classic rides

[8bit]

What are your choices amongst the golden oldies?

Datsun Zed

Firebird

[Beginner]

I dont see this being a very active topic as this isn't an automobile forum. (I could be wrong.) But whatever, I like the 1971 Hemicuda, green with black stripes. Maybe you should go to automotiveforums.com I think you may belong there. 3 of your 5 of your posts have been on cars.

-Isn't this revival of a dead thread? Or a duped thread? Or both? -bad idea in general
http://forum.defcon.org/showthread.php?t=4699

The automotive place is really a good site. You should check it out.

[Clp727]

I am in the process of restoring a 1970 Chevele SS. In doing so I've come to realize that hacking can apply to restoring old cars. If I could post a picture of it I would, but as mentioned, this isn't a car forum. There is some tech related to restoring this old car. The SS dash has a circuit board that has a broken circuit. I am planning on soldering in a jumper wire to repair the circuit because it is only the gauge light circuit. A new board will run me about $89.00, I can spend 5 minutes with a soldering iron and save some cash.

[astcell]

I am in the process of restoring a 1970 Chevele SS....A new board will run me about $89.00, I can spend 5 minutes with a soldering iron and save some cash.

Hmmm, is that really restoring then? How many parts can you get cheap on before we can say it is a kit car and not a true restoration?

[Ridirich]

Technically, does buying the parts make it a refitting or restoration? Does repairing parts also constitute this?

[noid]

I have to admit I'm a sucker for the old Mustang and Charger SS. While I dont think its technically relevant to this forum, there seems to be a fair ammount of hackers who are into cars. Its just another hobby where you get to play with tools and take things apart and put them back together better than before.

[Beginner]

Excellent point Noid. This is something that I overlooked.
I too am into cars, but I didn't think it was a topic of interst here. I was apparently wrong.

[renderman]

I have to admit I'm a sucker for the old Mustang and Charger SS. While I dont think its technically relevant to this forum, there seems to be a fair ammount of hackers who are into cars. Its just another hobby where you get to play with tools and take things apart and put them back together better than before.

Maybe in a few years we'll have a Defcon car show. Rides must be older than the driver, no import rockets allowed.

[skroo]

Disclaimer: I like cars. A lot. Here's a shortlist in no particular order of things I want to own someday:

Jensen Interceptor (Series II)
Citroen DS21
Citroen 2CV (or derivative)
Sunbeam Alpine (Series V)
Mazda Cosmo
Ford Thunderbird (1961-1963)
Chevrolet Corvette (1962-1965)
Jaguar E-Type (Series I 3.8-litre flat-floor)
Morgan +4
Renault Alpine A110
Ferrari 365
'Blower' Bentley
Bentley S-Type (Series I or II) drophead
Alvis TD21
Daimler Ferret
1920 Rolls-Royce armoured car

[noid]

If we're throwing military vehicles in the mix. I'd go for a Rover IIA, a Dodge M37, and a duce and a half.

[renderman]

If we're throwing military vehicles in the mix. I'd go for a Rover IIA, a Dodge M37, and a duce and a half.

Late 70's Chrysler newport fits the description of a military vehicle quite nicely

[skroo]

I'd go for a Rover IIA

Try ot get one that's ex-Ministry of Defence. The maintenance is usually better, you get the cool squared-off wheelarches (and sometimes bodywork), and can even find them in LHD fairly regularly. See http://www.exmod.co.uk/ for examples.

[8bit]

I am in the process of restoring a 1970 Chevele SS

That will always be high on the list.

Chevelle SS 454



Bump N' Jump Trans Am game artwork

[skroo]

If we're talking American, no collection would be complete without the following:

1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
1956-1958 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Studebaker Avanti
1964-1966 Plymouth Barracuda
AMC Pacer (yes, really!)
AMC AMX
Frazer Manhattan Convertible
Cord 810 (or an 812; I'm not picky)
Packard Eight or Twelve
Duesenberg J-Model

[haden]

you guys are gonna hate me but ive got a1970 barracuda e body with the original 440 with the torqeflite 727 automatic

only problem with it is the motor and the tranny areout of it sitting on blocks covered by ply wood, bodys rusting to shit and the frames resting half on the ground and half on the back suspention

my problem is i cant do anything to help it since its my dads

but my dream car would have to be the 68 shelby mustang