The Official Hot Rod Thread

[churchmouse]

Talk about service. Jegs package dropped at my door last evening right at 24 hours after ordering.
Pistons and gasket set in hand. Now, what to do about this camshaft selection Dilemma.

 

[RustyHornet]

Bring it, if you want anymore details let me know. We debated on finding a van so we can gut it and have a place to sleep but we both think a van would be boring.

I am going to be looking more into this, I can almost certainly say it won't happen this time around, but will start think about it. Vans can be majorly badass.

88 chevy van

How bout a 'burb?

94 chevy suburban

 

[RustyHornet]

Talk about service. Jegs package dropped at my door last evening right at 24 hours after ordering.
Pistons and gasket set in hand. Now, what to do about this camshaft selection Dilemma.

I always use Summit, they do the same. Pretty awesome for us hot rodders. Especially since those late night runs to the parts store are pretty much worthless unless it's something really simple.

 

[churchmouse]

I always use Summit, they do the same. Pretty awesome for us hot rodders. Especially since those late night runs to the parts store are pretty much worthless unless it's something really simple.

Never used Summit but many friends have. I am just comfortable with the Jegs system.

I am tossing around cam choices. I do not want a huge stall in the 64. The cam at the top of the list rolls into power about 2800 so a 2500 stall would fit well. In that heavy car I am sure it would flash to 3K if I leaned on it.
I would have no issues driving it. Big trans cooler up front.

 

[RustyHornet]

This could be fun too.

1985 Chevy caprice runs n drives CASH ONLY

 

[churchmouse]

This could be fun too.

1985 Chevy caprice runs n drives CASH ONLY

I can only imagine what the interior looks like.
Never been a fan of the big square body's from that era.

 

[RustyHornet]

I can only imagine what the interior looks like.
Never been a fan of the big square body's from that era.

Who needs anything but a comfy seat for a $500 race?

 

[ChristianPatriot]

This could be fun too.

1985 Chevy caprice runs n drives CASH ONLY

My very first car was an '86 Caprice. Awful brown color. It was awesome.

 

[RustyHornet]

The only thing that sucks about a van, besides all the chicks they bring, is working on them....

 

[Jeff]

Nice SS.

 

[churchmouse]

Cam is settled.
Fairly wide power band. 2800 to 6200.
This matches the intake perfectly.

 

[churchmouse]

Nice SS.

 

[Hoosier Carry]

Nice SS.

Bet that baby purrrs......look at the exhaust

 

[tatic05]

My very first car was an '86 Caprice. Awful brown color. It was awesome.

Mine was an 83 Olds Delta 88, probably the same color brown too. It was the upgrade Royale Brougham and was super comfortable. It did have a pretty big back seat too......

My biggest concern is finding something that runs well mechanically.

 

[ghitch75]

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[ghitch75]

Nice SS.

nice trunk

 

[SkinNFluff]

While this is not what most of the guys here would consider a hot rod I am still going to brag about my boy. Paul started with bodywork and oil changes when he was 9. He decided at that point he wanted to start saving for his first car. Since then he has saved every single penny. He has since learned to do a few basic automotive maintenance things and has even started to learn welding. Now just a couple weeks after turning 12 he bought his first car with the money he has saved. The car is a 1989 Mazda MX-6 GT, 2.2L Turbocharged 5 speed. He has started saving again in order to do some of the modifications he wants to do and hopes to have it ready to take to the car shows when he turns 16. Man I am a proud dad!

 

[RustyHornet]

Awesome, dad!!!!! I bought my 1972 VW Bus when I was 14, wish I still had it...

 

[RustyHornet]

This guy was majorly happy with his car! Let it go today, came out super nice!

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[churchmouse]

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While this is not what most of the guys here would consider a hot rod I am still going to brag about my boy. Paul started with bodywork and oil changes when he was 9. He decided at that point he wanted to start saving for his first car. Since then he has saved every single penny. He has since learned to do a few basic automotive maintenance things and has even started to learn welding. Now just a couple weeks after turning 12 he bought his first car with the money he has saved. The car is a 1989 Mazda MX-6 GT, 2.2L Turbocharged 5 speed. He has started saving again in order to do some of the modifications he wants to do and hopes to have it ready to take to the car shows when he turns 16. Man I am a proud dad!

Thats how it should be done.