The Official Hot Rod Thread

[churchmouse]

Survivor car. Same vintage as my mother.

51...???

Might be a 50.

 

[Bigtanker]

I know.... I suck...

As a purist yeah maybe but as a hot rodder we take what we have and can get to make the absolute best package we can.

A well tuned LS package you describe will run off and hide from the 400 boat anchor you were considering.

At least pull one from a new GTO. I think that would give you a pass.

 

[RustyHornet]

At least pull one from a new GTO. I think that would give you a pass.

Those are pricey and the iron 6.0 will support more power down the road if I happen to get a craving for some hair dryer action. How bout settling for the GTO engine covers? I will paint the block Pontiac blue, does that help?

 

[churchmouse]

At least pull one from a new GTO. I think that would give you a pass.

Well......These are aussie built Holdens which are aussie chevy's with LS drive trains so.................................

If you have ever wheeled one of these it is a serious experience and they will stretch the average mans skill sets.

 

[RustyHornet]

Well......These are aussie built Holdens which are aussie chevy's with LS drive trains so.................................

If you have ever wheeled one of these it is a serious experience and they will stretch the average mans skill sets.

I had serious thoughts of getting one a couple years back, but just couldn't pull the trigger... Would like to drive one. Still wouldn't trade my rusty American iron for one.

 

[churchmouse]

I had serious thoughts of getting one a couple years back, but just couldn't pull the trigger... Would like to drive one. Still wouldn't trade my rusty American iron for one.

They are not seriously good looking cars in my mind.

 

[RustyHornet]

They are not seriously good looking cars in my mind.

That's what kept me from doing it... The only appealing thing is the platform and drivetrain, along with Aussie build quality which is better than ours....

 

[MuttX7]

Wish I could have got a picture of it but I was too busy. We had a 52 Kaiser Manhattan at the shop. It has a 80's Chevy TPI 350 and the owner had us install a higher amp alternator in it. It is not the prettiest car you will ever see but I think it is still pretty cool just due to the rarity of seeing them. The owner is in his late 60s early 70s ( guessing here), has two Manhattans and 2 Henry J's. If any of you are going to Ducktales this weekend, chances are you will see the Manhattan he brought in. It is a two tone blue and with I believe a white roof.

 

[RustyHornet]

I will be at ducktail Saturday morning, spending most of my time walking the swap meet trying to load up the pickup.... Usually don't get but a couple minutes to walk through the cars...

 

[churchmouse]

Not seen my guy here yet Rusty.
I built a Hard tail (Harley clone) for his son years ago. Last bike I built actually.
The bike has fallen on hard times and my guy wants me to put it back together.
This will put me at an advantage in any negotiations that might come up on an LS.
I will let you know whats available.

 

[RustyHornet]

Not seen my guy here yet Rusty.
I built a Hard tail (Harley clone) for his son years ago. Last bike I built actually.
The bike has fallen on hard times and my guy wants me to put it back together.
This will put me at an advantage in any negotiations that might come up on an LS.
I will let you know whats available.

That would be greatly appreciated mouse. I may even buy your lunch.

I have some 45 ammo and 1911 mags I no longer need if you're interested in working out a deal.

 

[churchmouse]

That would be greatly appreciated mouse. I may even buy your lunch.

I have some 45 ammo and 1911 mags I no longer need if you're interested in working out a deal.

Sure. What kind of Mags.
I always want/need ammo.

 

[RustyHornet]

Sure. What kind of Mags.
I always want/need ammo.

2 Wilson 8rd. 1 Tripp 8rd, 1 Tripp 10rd. Just shy of 500 rds 230 gr FMJ factory reman and almost 2 boxes of Federal 230 HST.

 

[churchmouse]

2 Wilson 8rd. 1 Tripp 8rd, 1 Tripp 10rd. Just shy of 500 rds 230 gr FMJ factory reman and almost 2 boxes of Federal 230 HST.

I am in. Bring them south with you when you come.
I will get them directly after beat you down with the whiffle bat.......

 

[RustyHornet]

I am in. Bring them south with you when you come.
I will get them directly after beat you down with the whiffle bat.......

Text me if you find anything out about an engine.

 

[RustyHornet]

Went out to get some current pix in my favorite spot.

 

[long coat]

Here is you motor.
1967 GT500 FE 428 Motor..

 

[RustyHornet]

Here is you motor.
1967 GT500 FE 428 Motor..

Turd.

 

[jzwhts]

Rusty, that old Pontiac sure has the correct stance! Classic.

 

[churchmouse]

Rusty, I will be talking to my guy this week. He did not have anything interesting last week but they have cars coming all the time.