[GTOnly70]

Originally Posted by fyrffytr1

I took my car to the show today and put it inside with some very nice automobiles. If my paint job was in better shape I think I could compete with almost all of them. But, there were already a couple there that stand out among the best. Here are some pictures of our local talent.

The DeSoto grille looks cool in the '55 Chevy ragtop.

[b-man]

Originally Posted by GTOnly70

The DeSoto grille looks cool in the '55 Chevy ragtop.

They’re actually Corvette grille teeth, very popular in the ‘50s and ‘60s.

[fyrffytr1]

Originally Posted by Greg Reid

What ratio are you running now and what's the new one?

I am running a 2.92 peg leg but didn't get the 65 gear number. I would like to stay at about 3.23 or maybe 3.55.
I really want to find a 66 rear because it is also 1 inch narrower than my 67 and that would give me the clearance I need to take the coil spring spacers out and drop the car back down 1 inch.

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by Formulajones

That's why you need a beater classic.

I tried having a daily driven beater classic.

I accidentally made it "too nice".

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by burd

I like cars and coffee, your home by 11 am, and you did a car thing without wasting the whole day or baking on the lot in the hot sun. The one at 14 and Woodward sat morning is the best around, and I do my own at my place once a year.

The fun thing about this particular Cars & Coffee is not only are there cool cars there, but sometimes the cool guy that designed the cool car shows up with it.

K

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by TxSportCoupe

Same here. I’m not part of the in crowd , rich or politically connected. Doesn’t matter what I bring, I’m going to get snubbed.

Try having a non-descript little black car!

I still remember the internet chatter from this show, the inaugural MCACN show in Chicago, 2009.



Guys were all breathless, like:

"oh man - they had the Car & Driver '64, and a Beswick car, and the Thom McCan give-away car, and Bill and Rita Shultz's Ram Air V car!!"

"!!"

"!!"

























"oh - and a black '65".

[Singleton]

Originally Posted by fyrffytr1

I really want to find a 66 rear because it is also 1 inch narrower than my 67 and that would give me the clearance I need to take the coil spring spacers out and drop the car back down 1 inch.

I wouldn't count on a 66 rearend to be narrower than your 67 rear, as every one that i have seen measure out exactly the same as the later ones.

[BDHABT]

I`m losing interest more and more,yet I keep buying parts.

Oh well,some one will get a nice hot rod one day.

[59safaricat]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I tried having a daily driven beater classic.

I accidentally made it "too nice".

I hope they don't salt the roads in your area!

[kingbuzzo]

Originally Posted by BDHABT

I`m losing interest more and more,yet I keep buying parts.

Oh well,some one will get a nice hot rod one day.

Whoa nice bird...what a shame...what got u into the hobby in the first place?

[kingbuzzo]

Originally Posted by 59safaricat

I hope they don't salt the roads in your area!

I agree...put her in a baggy and sit on it...people are CRAZYTOWN for square-bodies these days...lol

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by 59safaricat

I hope they don't salt the roads in your area!

Michigan is the king of salt. Detroit is built on a salt mine.

They use so much salt here the ocean is jealous.

Typical Michigan vehicle shown below.

K

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by kingbuzzo

I agree...put her in a baggy and sit on it...people are CRAZYTOWN for square-bodies these days...lol

In all seriousness - that one was a daily driver for 3 years here in Michigan, then we moved to Arizona.

Daily in Arizona and Montana for 18 years, then back to Michigan.

The last few years I had a company owned vehicle I drove year round so it just sat.

It got retired in 2017 after 30 years of service, and sees parade duty and ice cream trips now.

I'm the original and third owner; followed it down the line when it was built and drove it to the shipping building myself.

K

[BDHABT]

Originally Posted by kingbuzzo

Whoa nice bird...what a shame...what got u into the hobby in the first place?

That car was my high school car and my moms daily from 1970 to 1987;probably the only reason I still own it.

[scott70]

Are the square body trucks that desirable or is it they just bring ridiculous money now? Ive had a bunch of the 60s,70's and 80's GM trucks through the years. Bought a brand new 87 chevy 1/2 ton 4x4. 4 shocks up front,dual tanks,350 tbi. Rode like crap and had no power. Sucked trying to tow a car. Had a 2 tone black and white 85 full size blazer,,loaded with 305 4 barrel. Horrendous ride and gutless. I liked the looks though of these buggies. When the new 88's came out i thought they were ugly. I just dont see paying the crazy prices for the square bodies. My 2019 limited tundra i bought new is a dream to drive and still looks good. I wouldnt mnid a 64,65 chevy stepside with a nice little 400 hp motor in it.

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by scott70

Are the square body trucks that desirable or is it they just bring ridiculous money now?

Yes, and yes. I think they are number one or number two on the Hagerty list of price increases.

Originally Posted by scott70

Bought a brand new 87 chevy 1/2 ton 4x4. 4 shocks up front,dual tanks,350 tbi. Rode like crap and had no power. Sucked trying to tow a car. Had a 2 tone black and white 85 full size blazer,,loaded with 305 4 barrel. Horrendous ride and gutless. I liked the looks though of these buggies.

I think I see your problem.

This little red truck was/is as sweet as can be. Rides smooth, steers smooth, still shifts smooth; seat fits me just right.

Fuel injected, Power steering, power disc brakes, air, overdrive trans, mid 20's mpg fuel economy. It's basically a modern vehicle wrapped in early 70's sheetmetal.

Originally Posted by scott70

When the new 88's came out i thought they were ugly.

Me too.

I saw the 88's, didn't like them and hurried and bought this '87.

I did the same thing in the previous facelift. Saw the '81's, didn't like them and hurried and bought an 80.

My dad used to say "you'd have seen the '55 Chevys, not liked 'em and bought a '54".


K

[kingbuzzo]

[QUOTE=Keith Seymore;6423453]Michigan is the king of salt. Detroit is built on a salt mine.

They use so much salt here the ocean is jealous.

Typical Michigan vehicle shown below.

lol not lol...I didn't think anywhere was worse than here with six months of winter

[GT182]

Keith, it was the same in Northern NY. Salt was our cars enemy. Now here in Delaware it's magnesium chloride. It's sprayed on the roads before the snow hits. And sprays all over with wet roads. Worst ever as a cause for rust.

I've had the 66 GTO since 2006. It's usually a loner at our Cruise Night because it's a Pontiac. Not all that many Pontiacs seen out shows or cruises. We have them but where they go on weekends is beyond me. Granted I don't go to a lot of car shows these days. But it does get out to the Cruise Night I do every 4th Sunday of the month.

And.. I just got as letter from a lawyer that I will be the owner of a 2017 Holden Chevy SS. Sad thing is it will be up for sale soon after I take possession of it. I can't afford both cars. So, it's either the GTO or the SS. I'm thinking the GTO will stay where it belongs... at my house.

[400 4spd.]

Interesting. Is the SS an auto or manual? Sunroof?