The Official Hot Rod Thread - Part 2: No Replacement For Displacement

[churchmouse]

Gotta be honest, for that money I’d take this over the Imp.

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/custom-1966-mustang-fastback/6352710800.html

To each their own of course. I would as soon not have the super charger but the Imp's body is stellar.

 

[femurphy77]

Gotta be honest, for that money I’d take this over the Imp.

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/custom-1966-mustang-fastback/6352710800.html

DAYUM! Have those things really gotten that expensive???

 

[churchmouse]

DAYUM! Have those things really gotten that expensive???

That is way too much for both cars. The Imp and the horse.

 

[thunderchicken]

That is way too much for both cars. The Imp and the horse.

Obviously, I would rather have the Mustang. But I agree they are both a bit pricey. So many people out there just trying to make big bucks flipping cars...and Barret Jackson, have people thinking their stuff is worth more than it really is. Yet, at the same time if you want to sell something they practically want you to give it away. They act like they are doing you a favor to take it off your hands.

 

[churchmouse]

Obviously, I would rather have the Mustang. But I agree they are both a bit pricey. So many people out there just trying to make big bucks flipping cars...and Barret Jackson, have people thinking their stuff is worth more than it really is. Yet, at the same time if you want to sell something they practically want you to give it away. They act like they are doing you a favor to take it off your hands.

The seller for the Imp is a pro. Read the bottom. He "Does not need any help selling"
This is not his 1st or second rodeo.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/1970-dodge-challenger/6387753995.html

 

[churchmouse]

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/1970-dodge-challenger/6387753995.html

Really. You have to be ****ing me right.

 

[ChrisK]

Ive never seen a spacer under the blower like that

That is just a riser to get the carbs a little higher above the hood. I've seen it done a few times.

 

[Brad69]

No **** s*($& story buddie responds to a firebird ad on the Craigslist thinks it’s scam or stupid.
1968 Firebird 400 convertible 3 speed manual in nice shape considering it had been in a barn since 1977
Price $2500 he talks him down to $1500.
Then burns the car to the ground with a carb fire a week later.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Keep your pants on CM

https://tippecanoe.craigslist.org/cto/d/1966-chevy-impala-2-door/6378937163.html

 

[Brad69]

https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1969-camaro-z28/6389148790.html

If this is real?

 

[churchmouse]

Keep your pants on CM

https://tippecanoe.craigslist.org/cto/d/1966-chevy-impala-2-door/6378937163.html

Not bad. Not bad at all.

 

[churchmouse]

https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1969-camaro-z28/6389148790.html

If this is real?

No pics. Hard to say.

 

[Bigtanker]

https://chattanooga.craigslist.org/cto/d/1973-pontiac-grand-am/6390636012.html

That is one fugly poncho. Rusty would love it!!

 

[ChristianPatriot]

https://chattanooga.craigslist.org/cto/d/1973-pontiac-grand-am/6390636012.html

That is one fugly poncho. Rusty would love it!!

Yeah that takes a very specific kind of buyer

 

[thunderchicken]

Ok I'm going a little off topic here. Ok so I am an Automotive Tech by trade. But, does anyone else have family that expects you to change your plans or drop whatever you have going on to fix their car every time there is a problem?
So my SIL's mini van overheated last night on 465 (on east side). She didn't notice until she saw steam while in traffic. Then she kept driving it down to Emerson & Thompson before she pulled over. She was going to pick up her neice so she didn't want to stop. So the kids genius dad pops the radiator cap off and of course hot coolant goes everywhere (all over said genius as well). So they let it cool off, drive it over to Autozone and added 1.5 gallons on coolant and water and she drives it home staying on city streets but it never overheated again. Now somehow, I am expected to..1- go look at it, 2- they will want me to try to find parts for it (been down this road before and obsolete parts have been an issue), and 3- will ask me...can you fix it. Now, nevermind I don't have room in the garage for it so I have to work on it in their driveway @ 75yds away from the garage and the weather is going to be crappy. My brother has to work so I have no gofor to assist and will no doubt be working for free. I really don't mind helping, especially family but dang, I'm not a miracle worker.
Sorry had to vent. Carry on

Edit- does anyone else have a FLEET of family members cars you are expected to help maintain?

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Ok I'm going a little off topic here. Ok so I am an Automotive Tech by trade. But, does anyone else have family that expects you to change your plans or drop whatever you have going on to fix their car every time there is a problem?
So my SIL's mini van overheated last night on 465 (on east side). She didn't notice until she saw steam while in traffic. Then she kept driving it down to Emerson & Thompson before she pulled over. She was going to pick up her neice so she didn't want to stop. So the kids genius dad pops the radiator cap off and of course hot coolant goes everywhere (all over said genius as well). So they let it cool off, drive it over to Autozone and added 1.5 gallons on coolant and water and she drives it home staying on city streets but it never overheated again. Now somehow, I am expected to..1- go look at it, 2- they will want me to try to find parts for it (been down this road before and obsolete parts have been an issue), and 3- will ask me...can you fix it. Now, nevermind I don't have room in the garage for it so I have to work on it in their driveway @ 75yds away from the garage and the weather is going to be crappy. My brother has to work so I have no gofor to assist and will no doubt be working for free. I really don't mind helping, especially family but dang, I'm not a miracle worker.
Sorry had to vent. Carry on

Edit- does anyone else have a FLEET of family members cars you are expected to help maintain?

Currently my Dad fills that roll for my sister and mother. I have a feeling they will be coming to me for these types of situations in the near future. My brother can afford to take his stuff in to be fixed.

 

[churchmouse]

Ok I'm going a little off topic here. Ok so I am an Automotive Tech by trade. But, does anyone else have family that expects you to change your plans or drop whatever you have going on to fix their car every time there is a problem?
So my SIL's mini van overheated last night on 465 (on east side). She didn't notice until she saw steam while in traffic. Then she kept driving it down to Emerson & Thompson before she pulled over. She was going to pick up her neice so she didn't want to stop. So the kids genius dad pops the radiator cap off and of course hot coolant goes everywhere (all over said genius as well). So they let it cool off, drive it over to Autozone and added 1.5 gallons on coolant and water and she drives it home staying on city streets but it never overheated again. Now somehow, I am expected to..1- go look at it, 2- they will want me to try to find parts for it (been down this road before and obsolete parts have been an issue), and 3- will ask me...can you fix it. Now, nevermind I don't have room in the garage for it so I have to work on it in their driveway @ 75yds away from the garage and the weather is going to be crappy. My brother has to work so I have no gofor to assist and will no doubt be working for free. I really don't mind helping, especially family but dang, I'm not a miracle worker.
Sorry had to vent. Carry on

Edit- does anyone else have a FLEET of family members cars you are expected to help maintain?

I used to be you. A few in the family that were not very motivated and owned junk they expected to run on demand to where ever they were going. Yes it was irritating. I have some story's.

Add to this I am an HVAC tech by trade. Yeah I was the go to guy until I literally had to fire my family.

 

[churchmouse]

Currently my Dad fills that roll for my sister and mother. I have a feeling they will be coming to me for these types of situations in the near future. My brother can afford to take his stuff in to be fixed.

Yup. 2 sisters and 1 brother. Wore me down. They never listened or followed advice to help their situations.
My dad was almost as bad.

 

[femurphy77]

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/1970-dodge-challenger/6387753995.html

But, but, but. . . . .it's covered in plastic!!!!! Hopefully it was only put on there recently otherwise anything on that car that can rust will be, all the textiles will be rotted and mold will cover the survivors!