Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: maximusotter on June 30, 2006, 21:06:51 PM
Post by: maximusotter on June 30, 2006, 21:06:51 PM
Quite a few good deals on semi restored ole clunkers on my local craigslist:
A 63 Valiant (http://nashville.craigslist.org/car/173092338.html):wub:
A 59 Studebaker (http://nashville.craigslist.org/car/176668222.html)
and a 63 Ford Galaxie (http://nashville.craigslist.org/car/176928397.html)(oh so indie rock :lol: )
If the links are dead, that means the car got sold. :P
Im always tempted, as parts for such cars are often insanely cheap--were talking $15 waterpumps and $35 alternators, but I just dont get along with SAE sockets. :lol:
A 63 Valiant (http://nashville.craigslist.org/car/173092338.html):wub:
A 59 Studebaker (http://nashville.craigslist.org/car/176668222.html)
and a 63 Ford Galaxie (http://nashville.craigslist.org/car/176928397.html)(oh so indie rock :lol: )
If the links are dead, that means the car got sold. :P
Im always tempted, as parts for such cars are often insanely cheap--were talking $15 waterpumps and $35 alternators, but I just dont get along with SAE sockets. :lol:
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: brummie on June 30, 2006, 21:10:02 PM
Post by: brummie on June 30, 2006, 21:10:02 PM
Quote from: maximusotterQuite a few good deals on semi restored ole clunkers on my local craigslist:
A 63 Valiant :wub:
A 59 Studebaker
and a 63 Ford Galaxie (oh so indie rock :lol: )
If the links are dead, that means the car got sold. :P
Im always tempted, as parts for such cars are often insanely cheap--were talking $15 waterpumps and $35 alternators, but I just dont get along with SAE sockets. :lol:
waffle thread IMO
:D
Especially as they are dam ugly planet killing beasts
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: maximusotter on June 30, 2006, 21:14:17 PM
Post by: maximusotter on June 30, 2006, 21:14:17 PM
Ya aint lived till youve driven a slant 6 Valiant. :lol:
Slap a solid state ignition into one, and tune it properly, and itll get reasonable fuel economy.
Slap a solid state ignition into one, and tune it properly, and itll get reasonable fuel economy.
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: brummie on June 30, 2006, 21:15:54 PM
Post by: brummie on June 30, 2006, 21:15:54 PM
Quote from: maximusotterYa aint lived till youve driven a slant 6 Valiant. :lol:
Slap a solid state ignition into one, and tune it properly, and itll get reasonable fuel economy.
whats reasonable fuel economy though? 6-7 mpg?? :lol:
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: maximusotter on June 30, 2006, 21:24:47 PM
Post by: maximusotter on June 30, 2006, 21:24:47 PM
Tuned you can squeeze 20/25mpg out of them. Not bad at all.
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: snellgrove on June 30, 2006, 21:32:43 PM
Post by: snellgrove on June 30, 2006, 21:32:43 PM
Quote from: maximusotterTuned you can squeeze 20/25mpg out of them. Not bad at all.
not bad at all?!
well I suppose not, for the engine size (I assume its over 3/4 litres)
I reset my average MPG on the computer thingy when I bought my Yaris, not reset it since then - currently sitting at 38.3 :)
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: maximusotter on June 30, 2006, 21:35:46 PM
Post by: maximusotter on June 30, 2006, 21:35:46 PM
Im using American gallons which are smaller. ;)
The engine is 3L+.
The engine is 3L+.
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: bear on June 30, 2006, 21:41:54 PM
Post by: bear on June 30, 2006, 21:41:54 PM
slant 6 cabs, quite good but 65-67 Chevelle Malibus we used were more fun to drive.
http://www.chevelle.se/www/pics/medlm/medlm001.htm
http://www.chevelle.se/www/pics/medlm/medlm001.htm
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: Binary Shadow on June 30, 2006, 21:43:04 PM
Post by: Binary Shadow on June 30, 2006, 21:43:04 PM
gah they are god aweful machines, just look at em.. blughhhh
need real cars here ;)
need real cars here ;)
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: maximusotter on June 30, 2006, 21:48:41 PM
Post by: maximusotter on June 30, 2006, 21:48:41 PM
I think American cars from 45-55 and 59-65 are pretty damn good looking. I dont like most late 50s as they get too chunky, and late 60s through about 2000 is fairly lame. :lol:
Id drive a late 40s Chrysler any day. :wub:
Id drive a late 40s Chrysler any day. :wub:
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: Binary Shadow on June 30, 2006, 21:55:43 PM
Post by: Binary Shadow on June 30, 2006, 21:55:43 PM
Quote from: maximusotterId drive a late 40s Chrysler any day. :wub:Ah.. i see your not one for safety or reliability then ;)
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: maximusotter on June 30, 2006, 22:04:39 PM
Post by: maximusotter on June 30, 2006, 22:04:39 PM
Quote from: Binary ShadowQuote from: maximusotterId drive a late 40s Chrysler any day. :wub:Ah.. i see your not one for safety or reliability then ;)
What is it with this blind dislike of anything American. :roll: There have been more than plenty hideous British automobiles and their reliability, especially Jaguar, is nothing to be proud of.
I used to commute to school almost every day in a friends 47 Chrysler. Very reliable. A seatbelt retrofit made it safe enough for my tastes.
Dont comment on things you dont know jack sh*t about. ;)
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: maximusotter on June 30, 2006, 22:13:01 PM
Post by: maximusotter on June 30, 2006, 22:13:01 PM
Quote from: bearslant 6 cabs, quite good but 65-67 Chevelle Malibus we used were more fun to drive.
http://www.chevelle.se/www/pics/medlm/medlm001.htm
Whats funny about a lot of those old muscle cars is that a new Honda Accord is often faster on the 1/4 mile. :lol:
Indeed though, the Malibus handled better than the Valiant/Swinger. The Valiants suspension could only be called "ponderous". :lol: The steering feels drunken. :D Still, I wish my 68 had not lemond up on me*.
*I owned it for a day before the transmission blew. :lol: Totally freakish, and the seller was so honest that when I asked him about it, he demanded to give me my money back. :P
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: redneck on June 30, 2006, 22:16:33 PM
Post by: redneck on June 30, 2006, 22:16:33 PM
i love the whole "aero" shape of american styling from the 1940s till about 1955 :) definatly one of the most important design movements of the 20th century.
i still love it today. it has quirks :D
i still love it today. it has quirks :D
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: Binary Shadow on June 30, 2006, 22:17:54 PM
Post by: Binary Shadow on June 30, 2006, 22:17:54 PM
Quote from: maximusotterIts not that at all. I dislike "classic" cars in general. But yank tanks more than most, they are just too big and fugly.Quote from: Binary ShadowQuote from: maximusotterId drive a late 40s Chrysler any day. :wub:Ah.. i see your not one for safety or reliability then ;)
What is it with this blind dislike of anything American. :roll:
QuoteDont comment on things you dont know jack sh*t about. ;)I know plenty thanks.
Im not starting an argument as thats not what i was trying to do, just expressing an opinion and i was half joking with the safety statement above, but its fact that modern cars are safer.
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: Thrawn on June 30, 2006, 22:19:38 PM
Post by: Thrawn on June 30, 2006, 22:19:38 PM
Quote from: maximusotterespecially Jaguar, is nothing to be proud of.
Yeah but classic jags are nicer looking than any American car.
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: maximusotter on June 30, 2006, 22:22:11 PM
Post by: maximusotter on June 30, 2006, 22:22:11 PM
It looks like a cock and balls. :lol:
I like those better when converted into a hearse ala "Harold and Maude." :D
I like those better when converted into a hearse ala "Harold and Maude." :D
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: BigSoy on June 30, 2006, 22:27:27 PM
Post by: BigSoy on June 30, 2006, 22:27:27 PM
Quote from: maximusotterIt looks like a cock and balls. :lol:
I like those better when converted into a hearse ala "Harold and Maude." :D
What classic car isnt at least a little bit phallic?
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: maximusotter on June 30, 2006, 22:42:53 PM
Post by: maximusotter on June 30, 2006, 22:42:53 PM
Quote from: BigSoyQuote from: maximusotterIt looks like a cock and balls. :lol:
I like those better when converted into a hearse ala "Harold and Maude." :D
What classic car isnt at least a little bit phallic?
:lol: So so true!
But theres always the Vagina Car.
Definitely not Safe for work or minors...
Title: Re:A Few Yank Classics
Post by: Serious on June 30, 2006, 22:51:27 PM
Post by: Serious on June 30, 2006, 22:51:27 PM
The E-Type was the reason they brought in the 70mph speed limit on UK motorways, first production car that could reliably get above the ton.
It looks sexeh... :heehaw: :heehaw:
It looks sexeh... :heehaw: :heehaw:
Title: Re:A Few Yank Classics
Post by: Binary Shadow on June 30, 2006, 22:52:26 PM
Post by: Binary Shadow on June 30, 2006, 22:52:26 PM
Quote from: SeriousThe E-Type was the reason they brought in the 70mph speed limit on UK motorways, first production car that could reliably get above the ton.indeed.. a limit that is IMO too low but thats a discussion for another day
Title: Re:A Few Yank Classics
Post by: Mark on July 01, 2006, 01:43:57 AM
Post by: Mark on July 01, 2006, 01:43:57 AM
I have a 1986 Firebird SE that was originally 305ci but has been retrofitted with the 350ci. Both are as old as the ark and the car was said to have jetfighter like handling by the american press.
Jetfighter like, as in its far too solid, to the point where the trip computer actually falls off and twats you on the head when you hit a bump. The seats were built for an arse blatantly larger than mine, and the stuffing flies out of the sun visors when you have the t tops off straight into your eyes.
Water leaks into the flaps in the doors that pass for door pockets, turning them into hand washes, and the vinyl pocket velcrod to the dash where you would be lucky to find a glove box on most cars frequently falls off.
Panel fit is worse than most british cars and when you get the bonnet up you are met with 1950s technology - thats probably the same engine the designers grandfather first laid eyes on back in the day.
The auto box kicks down only when youre going round tight turns, and the back end skits all over the road like a horse with the runs.
You can start it with a screwdriver, the doors weigh about a metric tonne each, and it drinks petrol like there is no tomorrow.
But you know what? I F*cking love it, and you get more looks driving it than you would a Ferrari, and I know that as my uncle has a 355.
EDIT - and the Jag E type looks like a pile of sh*t.
Jetfighter like, as in its far too solid, to the point where the trip computer actually falls off and twats you on the head when you hit a bump. The seats were built for an arse blatantly larger than mine, and the stuffing flies out of the sun visors when you have the t tops off straight into your eyes.
Water leaks into the flaps in the doors that pass for door pockets, turning them into hand washes, and the vinyl pocket velcrod to the dash where you would be lucky to find a glove box on most cars frequently falls off.
Panel fit is worse than most british cars and when you get the bonnet up you are met with 1950s technology - thats probably the same engine the designers grandfather first laid eyes on back in the day.
The auto box kicks down only when youre going round tight turns, and the back end skits all over the road like a horse with the runs.
You can start it with a screwdriver, the doors weigh about a metric tonne each, and it drinks petrol like there is no tomorrow.
But you know what? I F*cking love it, and you get more looks driving it than you would a Ferrari, and I know that as my uncle has a 355.
EDIT - and the Jag E type looks like a pile of sh*t.
Title: Re:A Few Yank Classics
Post by: snellgrove on July 01, 2006, 08:11:49 AM
Post by: snellgrove on July 01, 2006, 08:11:49 AM
Quote from: SeriousThe E-Type was the reason they brought in the 70mph speed limit on UK motorways, first production car that could reliably get above the ton.
It looks sexeh... :heehaw: :heehaw:
actually that was the AC Cobra as it can do > 170mph
and they did that.. on some motorways.. the govt didnt like that toooo much
as for old cars, Id have one of these without a 2nd thought:
they sound like THIS
:O :mrgreen:
Title: Re:A Few Yank Classics
Post by: Dave on July 01, 2006, 11:21:51 AM
Post by: Dave on July 01, 2006, 11:21:51 AM
Quote from: SeriousThe E-Type was the reason they brought in the 70mph speed limit on UK motorways, first production car that could reliably get above the ton.
erm twas the cobra not the e-type that cause the speed limit to be introduced
Title: Re:A Few Yank Classics
Post by: snellgrove on July 01, 2006, 11:46:30 AM
Post by: snellgrove on July 01, 2006, 11:46:30 AM
AC Cobra (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/CARS/news/features/features-template.jsp?dbid=33900) on autotrader, says about the whole speed limit thing :)
Video - just listen to that engine howl!! (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7478051586984855800&q=AC+Cobra)
MMmm, I want 6 or 8 cylinders in my next car but there int too many around unless you buy a very expensive BMW / Audi / Mercedes or some hideous chrysler or something
Video - just listen to that engine howl!! (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7478051586984855800&q=AC+Cobra)
MMmm, I want 6 or 8 cylinders in my next car but there int too many around unless you buy a very expensive BMW / Audi / Mercedes or some hideous chrysler or something
Title: Re:A Few Yank Classics
Post by: brummie on July 01, 2006, 12:21:55 PM
Post by: brummie on July 01, 2006, 12:21:55 PM
Quote from: BXGTi16VEDIT - and the Jag E type looks like a pile of sh*t.
from the bloke who loves his citreons :rofl:
Title: Re:A Few Yank Classics
Post by: snellgrove on July 01, 2006, 12:50:51 PM
Post by: snellgrove on July 01, 2006, 12:50:51 PM
Quote from: brummiefrom the bloke who loves his citreons :rofl:
Hes got a point though, I mean check out the curves!
:w00t:
Title: Re:A Few Yank Classics
Post by: Serious on July 01, 2006, 13:49:02 PM
Post by: Serious on July 01, 2006, 13:49:02 PM
Quote from: snellgroveQuote from: SeriousThe E-Type was the reason they brought in the 70mph speed limit on UK motorways, first production car that could reliably get above the ton.
It looks sexeh... :heehaw: :heehaw:
actually that was the AC Cobra as it can do > 170mph
and they did that.. on some motorways.. the govt didnt like that toooo much
as for old cars, Id have one of these without a 2nd thought:
they sound like THIS
:O :mrgreen:
It looks like a pile of elephant dung and sounds worse.
How about some evidence? You too dave.
Title: A Few Yank Classics
Post by: bear on July 01, 2006, 15:33:08 PM
Post by: bear on July 01, 2006, 15:33:08 PM
I had one of these, a 1964 pontiac bonneville, while living in Nashville but mine was 4-door with the big 421 engine (not the 389) and it was grey with black vinyl top. One could lay down in the trunk or just open the trunk and put a doublebass in with out any trouble :)
(http://www.motorcarportfolio.com/images/pontiac64br341.jpg)
(http://www.motorcarportfolio.com/images/pontiac64s.jpg)
(http://www.motorcarportfolio.com/images/pontiac64br341.jpg)
(http://www.motorcarportfolio.com/images/pontiac64s.jpg)
Title: Re:A Few Yank Classics
Post by: Mark on July 02, 2006, 00:32:52 AM
Post by: Mark on July 02, 2006, 00:32:52 AM
Quote from: brummieQuote from: BXGTi16VEDIT - and the Jag E type looks like a pile of sh*t.
from the bloke who loves his citreons :rofl:
yawn
and Porsche, Lotus (sunbeam), Ford, Pontiac, Hillman, Singer, Volkswagen, Scania (144L)....all better than any Citroen that I have (Except in the handling department;)), and Except for the Ford Pilot V8 as its a bit lacking in creature comforts, being 53 years old), and the Mk II 16V GTi, because it has a terrible interior.