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6T5 Cat · 08-07-2010, 11:12 AM

Poision - Don't misunderstand me , I like the new Challengers and the Mustang Cobras, too. They are far better than the original cars of the 60s. I was going to buy a new Mustang Cobra, but decided changed my mind. I just didn't care for the punk who was screwing with me; he was trying to show off for his girlfriend, I suppose. A couple of years ago my good friend bought a new Dodge Viper Pickup, and let me tell you-- I love it. And while it has 500 hp, he is disappointed that it just doesn't have the have the raw power he is accustomed to in his 454 powered 55 chevy.

6T5 Cat · 08-07-2010, 11:26 AM

MOJO-you know that hind-sight is 20-20. In 1965 I sold a 41 Willys coupe for $1500 because it was taking up room in the old building I was renting (for $30 a month) that I used as a shop and for storing and working on my cars and Harleys.

poison heart · 08-07-2010, 01:15 PM

No, a challenger will never be worth more than it is now. 20 years of sitting in a garage will destroy all the electronics and no one will ever be able to figure out how to fix it

Stu Norman · 08-09-2010, 09:08 PM

Are you afraid you damaged the self esteem of some Mopar fan?

mike nixon · 08-09-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by poison heart

No, a challenger will never be worth more than it is now. 20 years of sitting in a garage will destroy all the electronics and no one will ever be able to figure out how to fix it

This is a BS statement in 20yrs I'll still be alive [per family life expectancy] and will probably still be turning wrenches. If I can fix them now I'll be able to fix them then. What'll happen is the owner won't want to drop that kind of cash on the repairs from the rats chewing on them.

poison heart · 08-10-2010, 02:42 PM

My point was then when one sensor or relay goes out it's hard enough to diagnose. Now when a cars been sitting for 20 years and all the sensors and relays and solenoids are bad it will be damn near impossible to get it all straightened out. There isn't much to "wrench on" anymore. It's all electronic and no it will not be worth restoring

mike nixon · 08-10-2010, 03:59 PM

That's no worse than jump starting a car and hooking up the cables backwards. I've done more than one of those. Impossible no, impractical sometimes.

GT182 · 08-10-2010, 06:49 PM

Bob, that is one sweet looking Catalina.

Now, you've got to get her out for the Kirkwood Highway Cruise this Saturday from 4 to ??. No smoking tires and scaring the kiddies tho.

Cops will be watchin us.

And August 19th I hope to see you both at Hooters on RT 13 for their Cruise Night.

6T5 Cat · 08-10-2010, 10:04 PM

Hi Gary, good to hear from you. I've got the driveshaft out of it now. I'm having a new driveshaft made right up the road from you at Associated Truck parts; I'm not sure when it'll be finished. Bob

64catdroptop · 08-11-2010, 02:05 PM

...okay?...uhm,... any slams on my MINI Clubman S?

It's what I'm driving when I'm not behind the wheel of my '64 Cat.

Two different cars, two different feels; one gets 44 MPG on the highway, the other 14 MPG. I guess it's just the mood I'm in depends on what car I drive.

(all in good fun)

Nice '65 BTW

Ron

MOJO Catalina · 08-11-2010, 02:33 PM

They run on insults... Nice cars... Chick magnets...

poison heart · 08-11-2010, 02:54 PM

Wait, that's a chick magnet? Not around here haha

MOJO Catalina · 08-11-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by poison heart

Wait, that's a chick magnet? Not around here haha

See? That'll get him 44 miles.

Deadhead · 08-11-2010, 06:21 PM

Minus 44 miles. Chicks just like to drive/own them. It may only ATTRACT dykes. LOL!

I bet they are fun & scoot in the turns though.

This is the worst hijacking ever. My apologies to Bob. He should not put up with this crap.

GT182 · 08-11-2010, 09:24 PM

No problem Bob if you can't make it Saturday.... but I'll still be looking for you on the 19th at Hooters.

I'll save you a spot next to me.

MOJO Catalina · 08-12-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MOJO Catalina

They run on insults... Nice cars... Chick magnets...

Granted, They aren't sexy mid-twenties hunnies that want to "get busy" but the girls seem to like those cars...

shoebox1.1 · 08-13-2010, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MOJO Catalina

That's a bad ass car and it doesn't have a mortgage attached to it.
It's PAID FOR and is an ASSET.

At $40,000 new, then 5 years later and with $5-10K more in interest the 2KXX Challenger ends up costing $45-50,000. I wonder in what year, if kept under 70,000 miles, it will be worth 5-10 times ($250K- 500K) what it was when it was brand new? 2075? Ever?

Nice cars, I'm sure. They were novelties 4 years ago but I don't even notice them anymore (unless it's a cop behind me).

The only things I like about newer cars is AC and power windows and I can live without both or have them installed in my car. I save $35-45,000 and I'll be happier because you just don't see 45+ year old cars 5-10 times a day like you do the new Challenger/Camaro/Mustang.

As far as emissions go, I'm sure someone will come up with an exhaust gas recycling/reclaiming technique for us old skoolers in the next 5 years or so. Maybe even a ring, valve and ignitor kit that will allow our old engines to burn whatever organic snot concoction becomes trendy...

can i get an AMEN at that picture?!

poison heart · 08-13-2010, 12:17 AM

Amen

BIGBLUE · 08-15-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by shoebox1.1

can i get an AMEN at that picture?!

Amen ! Your Shaker scoop looks like a really good execution. It almost makes me want to get rid of my Ram Air Box setup. Could you put a closeup pick of the hood when you get a chance ? Thanks.

6T5 Cat · 08-15-2010, 03:50 PM

Actually, I haven't finished with the hood cutout yet. I'll post some pix of what I've done so far.

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