It's an automotive arms race!!! - Page 3

Homeslice · 08-02-2011, 01:18 PM

I am "only" 5-9, so I prefer cars where I'm sitting upright and can see the front bumper.... So I'd take the Mustang.

pauldun170 · 08-02-2011, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

I am "only" 5-9, so I prefer cars where I'm sitting upright and can see the front bumper.... So I'd take the Mustang.

Hey, I'm the same height. We should be best friends.

pauldun170 · 08-02-2011, 02:42 PM

I wouldn't get the Camaro because of something and I wouldn't get the Mustang because chinese gearbox go "crunch crunch"

Avatard · 08-02-2011, 02:51 PM

Couldn't wait to finish restoring the other ones, wanted one to drive now.

51,500 original miles. 350/350 L46 4 speed. Original everything.

My personalizations will be minor, and completely reversible.

I've put a 14" leather wrapped stock-look replacement steering wheel on it, to remove the boat-like qualities while looking almost stock, and it's getting some white letter T/As in 255/60/15 rear, 235/60/15 front on the original wheels for just a hint of stagger. The 215/70 Redlines just don't do it for me. Look too "old man".

I slipped a T cushion on top the parking brake (typical C3 comfort item), and I'm done.

I have achieved my childhood dream car...but let's face it; she's the prom queen. You also wanna date her crazy sister, right? Let's be honest.

So, as for the other '69 'Vettes still in the driveway...see, I have the small block one with the flares...and that was gonna get the tunnel ram, but then there's this low compression late model 4 bolt main big block 454 truck motor I now have in the garage, hanging on my crane...that came with the other one...and suddenly I'm thinking that a 6-71 GMC, and some aluminum heads would be awesome on that 454 bottom end...

Now THAT would make one crazy sister.

Trip · 08-02-2011, 02:53 PM

Nice Avy, love the late 60s beasts

KSGregman · 08-02-2011, 02:58 PM

Wicked nice!

Need some snaps of the motor and interior!

Avatard · 08-02-2011, 03:05 PM

All stock, all original, everything works (yes, even the clock).

KSGregman · 08-02-2011, 03:25 PM

LOVE it!!!!

Hehehe...the fun you could have with that car.

Dave · 08-02-2011, 03:30 PM

Pretty clean

Avatard · 08-02-2011, 03:33 PM

The best part? Not one single computer in the car. None. Not one.

I could not be happier about that.

08-02-2011, 02:51 PM	#4
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Couldn't wait to finish restoring the other ones, wanted one to drive now. 51,500 original miles. 350/350 L46 4 speed. Original everything. My personalizations will be minor, and completely reversible. I've put a 14" leather wrapped stock-look replacement steering wheel on it, to remove the boat-like qualities while looking almost stock, and it's getting some white letter T/As in 255/60/15 rear, 235/60/15 front on the original wheels for just a hint of stagger. The 215/70 Redlines just don't do it for me. Look too "old man". I slipped a T cushion on top the parking brake (typical C3 comfort item), and I'm done. I have achieved my childhood dream car...but let's face it; she's the prom queen. You also wanna date her crazy sister, right? Let's be honest. So, as for the other '69 'Vettes still in the driveway...see, I have the small block one with the flares...and that was gonna get the tunnel ram, but then there's this low compression late model 4 bolt main big block 454 truck motor I now have in the garage, hanging on my crane...that came with the other one...and suddenly I'm thinking that a 6-71 GMC, and some aluminum heads would be awesome on that 454 bottom end... Now THAT would make one crazy sister. __________________ Insert free thought here.

08-02-2011, 03:05 PM	#7
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	All stock, all original, everything works (yes, even the clock). __________________ Insert free thought here. Last edited by Avatard; 08-02-2011 at 03:08 PM..

08-02-2011, 03:33 PM	#10
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	The best part? Not one single computer in the car. None. Not one. I could not be happier about that. __________________ Insert free thought here.

08-02-2011, 01:18 PM	#1
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I am "only" 5-9, so I prefer cars where I'm sitting upright and can see the front bumper.... So I'd take the Mustang.

08-02-2011, 02:53 PM	#5
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	Nice Avy, love the late 60s beasts

08-02-2011, 02:58 PM	#6
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	Wicked nice! Need some snaps of the motor and interior!

08-02-2011, 03:25 PM	#8
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	LOVE it!!!! Hehehe...the fun you could have with that car.

08-02-2011, 03:30 PM	#9
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Pretty clean