The Official Hot Rod Thread

[RustyHornet]

I got your pic on the phone.
Stellar.
I was at an NFA shoot surrounded by full auto weapons of all calibers and makes.................

Although I had fun, you had way more fun.

 

[churchmouse]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI8VmhzD4oM

I pop into the pic briefly. I was posted up right next to the firing position.

 

[RustyHornet]

I'd like to say there is a cool story behind this, but in reality I just had to park in the wet grass last night so some guests could park in the driveway.... Had to make an oil run this morning...

 

[churchmouse]

So the chemical head gasket repair is holding...

 

[ghitch75]

I'd like to say there is a cool story behind this, but in reality I just had to park in the wet grass last night so some guests could park in the driveway.... Had to make an oil run this morning...

looks like you drove down my road....

 

[RustyHornet]

So the chemical head gasket repair is holding...

Well I had suspicions that it has failed, checked this morning and it was down..... It was a quart low on oil. I'll keep the fluids topped off till I find an LS and can start planning that project. I want to get the engine first, because which engine I end up with will set the coarse for the swap.

 

[RustyHornet]

As if I didn't already get enough funny looks driving this beast around, driving around with mud caked on the side is especially rewarding!

 

[churchmouse]

Well I had suspicions that it has failed, checked this morning and it was down..... It was a quart low on oil. I'll keep the fluids topped off till I find an LS and can start planning that project. I want to get the engine first, because which engine I end up with will set the coarse for the swap.

I will check the yard again this week.

 

[RustyHornet]

I will check the yard again this week.

I've located several 6.0's with aluminum heads like I want, just trying to save up some more money and decide just what kinda mileage engine I want...

 

[RustyHornet]

 

[churchmouse]

Is that on air.

 

[RustyHornet]

Is that on air.

Technically it's on frame, but yes it's bagged.

 

[churchmouse]

What kind of money are you looking at for a good LS....???

 

[Bigtanker]

Pumpkin Sparkle!!! Perfect time of the year for this.

 

[Jeff]

Each time I see your car Rusty I think of the Gumball Rally.

 

[churchmouse]

Each time I see your car Rusty I think of the Gumball Rally.

Yup.....me too.....

 

[RustyHornet]

Each time I see your car Rusty I think of the Gumball Rally.

The whole point of that car is fun. Just plain fun. Too many people baby these old cars and make them all pretty and then never drive them. I've kinda always had a thing for old the old race cars, so that's the look I am going for. The patina adds to the cool factor. Purists don't like it, I don't care. Every time I see a little kid smile, look, point, freak out.... That's what that car is for. Never had more fun in my life with a vehicle.

 

[RustyHornet]

What kind of money are you looking at for a good LS....???

I think I'm going to set my budget for an engine with harness and computer at $1200. Whatever the lowest mileage engine I can find. If I went with the 5.3, that could be done for half the price.... The bigger bore is calling to me tho.

 

[churchmouse]

I think I'm going to set my budget for an engine with harness and computer at $1200. Whatever the lowest mileage engine I can find. If I went with the 5.3, that could be done for half the price.... The bigger bore is calling to me tho.

There is power to be had in the 5.3 but yeah......good for the cubes.

 

[RustyHornet]

There is power to be had in the 5.3 but yeah......good for the cubes.

I feel like I'd be fine with the 5.3, but there is so much more potential with the 6.0... If I could put the 8.1 in it and still get decent gas mileage, I'd do that.