Cars We Drive!

[SirReveller]

C7 vette is dirty but also $$. This would appease the wife wrt auto and backseats for toddliez. Also full marks on originality of yur whip. As well as hijinks off-the-line when traffic clears on occasion. I imagine cheap aftermarket parts and a simple design (electrics) too.

http://bit.ly/2bJd3A8

Dino love to hear your thoughts.

 

[Rumpelstiltskin]

Now we are drifting (no pun intended) into the diy cars thread. Rtc, also check any yard/garage sales and flea markets for used tools. Good tools for cheap if you can find them. Harbor Freight can be a source for a cheap tool to get you by in a pinch. Most people bash them becuase they are crap but you never know if you need that odd socket or wrench for $3 instead of $30.

If you really want to save on tools check pawn shops and 2nd hand shops. I popped into a Habitat for Humanity store the other day and saw a shitload of tools for next to nothing.

 

[Thrift Vader]



Now we are drifting (no pun intended) into the diy cars thread. Rtc, also check any yard/garage sales and flea markets for used tools. Good tools for cheap if you can find them. Harbor Freight can be a source for a cheap tool to get you by in a pinch. Most people bash them becuase they are crap but you never know if you need that odd socket or wrench for $3 instead of $30.

Well, it would be great to get all the guys who drop in there into this thread. For even more car talk. And would make it even more like the "Top Gear" thread, supercars, bangers, shopping,lolz, and how-to's. We already got the characters, and the cars.

+1 for Thrifting tools. Estate sales might be good too. Seeing that he has a *** Car? All the different 10mm/12mm Sockets/wrenches you can get.

 

[Thrift Vader]

So @rtc. Bear with me, this is a pretty comprehensive kit. But you can start simple.

This is my in-car toolbox, it fits behind the passenger seat on the floor.

It was cheap, and was a gift from my wife for christmas, we set a max budget of $30, this was well under at $19. It has a top tray,which can be useful.

This is what i call a "semi-pro" kit.

It contains:
- a complete set of standard wrenches in Metric (MAC tools,Thrifted)
-a Deep socket set. Plus 8mm,10mm,12mm odd sockets bought individually.
- a long handle 3/8 ratchet (Snap-on,Thrifted) and a shorter solid handle 3/8 ratchet.
-various styles of pliers and some wire cutters.
-a Brake Caliper bleeding tool. (Important gadget)
-some ratchet wrenches (Hazet,Thrifted)
-long ring wrenches, will be handy when doing clutch and suspension.
-interior clip tools, and an exterior clip tool.
- +drivers, in different sizes, a - driver, and an effing awesome 10mm driver. (Super good for taking apart front ends, -rad suppport,lights,etc)
- electrical tape, an angle mirror.
-a set of Torx sockets 3/8 drive, odd ones in most used sizes from Snap-on(Thrifted) a set of decent hex keys.
Other random stuff.

It looks like a lot. But you could assemble a kit like this on the cheap. As described by the lads on here.
It really is enough to do almost any job that you don't need a specialist for. I might be into my tools by the hundreds, but have saved Thousands. Add the floor jack and 4 stands? You are only limited by your research as to what you can do.

The "updated kit" would contain, as above. With a power drill, grinder,pry bar, thread tapping set, electrical tester, and more attatchments for your 3/8 ratchets.

Can say i believe we are all following your journey to becoming a "car guy". Thanks for giving us the story to follow. Wish you only good times.

 

[SirReveller]

Oh Geez. And here I thought it was just the mid-late 70s 'stangs that sucked. I don't know that a 302 can cut it for such a heavy biatch. Plus with a hood the size of Texas...Lotta wasted room lol

Downfall
Developed under the watch of Semon "Bunkie" Knudsen, the Mustang evolved "from speed and power" to the growing consumer demand for bigger and heavier "luxury" type designs.[31] "The result were the styling misadventures of 1971–73 ... The Mustang grew fat and lazy,"[31] "Ford was out of the go-fast business almost entirely by 1971."[32] "This was the last major restyling of the first-generation Mustang."[33] "The cars grew in every dimension except height, and they gained about 800 pounds (363 kg)."[33] "The restyling also sought to create the illusion that the cars were even larger."[33] The 1971 Mustang was nearly 3 inches (76 mm) wider than the 1970, its front and rear track was also widened by 3 inches (76 mm), and its size was most evident in the SportsRoof models with its nearly flat rear roofline[34] and cramped interior with poor visibility for the driver.[35] Performance decreased with sales continuing to decrease[36]

 

[Dino944]

C7 vette is dirty but also $$. This would appease the wife wrt auto and backseats for toddliez. Also full marks on originality of yur whip. As well as hijinks off-the-line when traffic clears on occasion. I imagine cheap aftermarket parts and a simple design (electrics) too.

http://bit.ly/2bJd3A8

Dino love to hear your thoughts.

Never driven one, but a friend of mine had one years ago and he enjoyed driving it. Its definitely more of a cruising car than a sports car, as its a bit on the heavy side at 3500-3600 lbs, and has a 3 spd auto, with 210 for horsepower. However, they do make about 300 ;b/ft of torque reasonably low in the RPM range so it could still be fun. 4 seats definitely makes it family friendly and might get passing marks from the wife. Going out with the whole family and enjoying the car, might have greater value with respect to your home life, and it might get more use also, than if you got a more dedicated sports car with 2 seats.

Overall, I like the looks of this car, but I don't like the wheels for it. They look like they belong on something more modern. I'd rather have wheels that looked more period correct (although, maybe in a more modern size). Also the stance looks odd over the rear wheel arch (not sure if its just the angle of the photo) or due to the size of the wheels, or because someone has already modded the suspension.

Definitely, something to drive before you buy...especially if you have never driven a car of that vintage.

 

[GreenFrog]

A THREE speed auto? That **** exists? Wow lol.

 

[Thrift Vader]

210hp? And it's not a Corolla?

Wow.

 

[ridethecliche]

Never driven one, but a friend of mine had one years ago and he enjoyed driving it. Its definitely more of a cruising car than a sports car, as its a bit on the heavy side at 3500-3600 lbs, and has a 3 spd auto, with 210 for horsepower. However, they do make about 300 ;b/ft of torque reasonably low in the RPM range so it could still be fun. 4 seats definitely makes it family friendly and might get passing marks from the wife. Going out with the whole family and enjoying the car, might have greater value with respect to your home life, and it might get more use also, than if you got a more dedicated sports car with 2 seats.

Overall, I like the looks of this car, but I don't like the wheels for it. They look like they belong on something more modern. I'd rather have wheels that looked more period correct (although, maybe in a more modern size). Also the stance looks odd over the rear wheel arch (not sure if its just the angle of the photo) or due to the size of the wheels, or because someone has already modded the suspension.

Definitely, something to drive before you buy...especially if you have never driven a car of that vintage.

Suspension might be busted on a side as well, no?

 

[horndog]

The Ford/Carter years were a dark time. The 79 Corvette had a 5.7L V8 that made 190hp

 

[Thrift Vader]

Still make that, don't they?

 

[Dino944]

A THREE speed auto? That **** exists? Wow lol.

Yup... almost all automatics of the 1960s and 1970's even in BMW, Mercedes, Rolls Royce etc were three speed autos. In the 1980's it was a big deal to get a 4 speed automatic and basically those were largely found on Euro luxury cars like MB, BMW, Porsche's 928S (sourced from MB), and other expensive cars of the day.

210hp? And it's not a Corolla?

Wow.

Don't forget back in the day, even the beautiful, rare, and now crazy expensive Toyota 2000GT only had around 150 HP and took 10 seconds to hit 60 mph.

 

[brokencycle]

Yup... almost all automatics of the 1960s and 1970's even in BMW, Mercedes, Rolls Royce etc were three speed autos. In the 1980's it was a big deal to get a 4 speed automatic and basically those were largely found on Euro luxury cars like MB, BMW, Porsche's 928S (sourced from MB), and other expensive cars of the day.


Don't forget back in the day, even the beautiful, rare, and now crazy expensive Toyota 2000GT only had around 150 HP and took 10 seconds to hit 60 mph.

The 1930s Cadillac had a V-16 that made 165hp in the powerband of 3200-3400rpms

 

[Thrift Vader]

Well aware of what cars made what hp, and progression of the auto industry. I just made a jibe at single cam V8's having abysmal HP per litre.

 

[otc]

Where in the hell are you thrifting Snap-On and MAC tools?

Also, as a former Snap-On stock holder...eff you for not buying off the truck!