Hot Rods

[ExCOOG88]

Being the car guy that I am, anyone else on here own a hot rod. I have a 68 Camaro.

[rocketgrl94]

Being the car that I am, any else on here own a hot rod. I have a 68 Camaro.

i got a hot rod i own a 2003 electric blue Mazda Protege!!!!:p

[ExCOOG88]

LOL, sounds like it!

[Crank_It]

I used to have a '96 Camaro z28 my first two years of college then I sold it because gas was too expensive. Hunter green with t-tops, Bose surround system, leather, LT1 V8, the top of the line for the '96. I miss that damn thing:(

[Firebird]

Not really a hot-rod, but a hot truck. A 1998 Dodge Dakota R/T. 360 V8, K&N Cold Air Induction, Goodyear Eagles, aero bed cover, alloy rims.

[Pinion]

Not really a hot-rod, but a hot truck. A 1998 Dodge Dakota R/T. 360 V8, K&N Cold Air Induction, Goodyear Eagles, aero bed cover, alloy rims.

What? The 360 is good engine. I'm not a huge Dodge fan (I drive one) but I do like the 360. It's a little hard on gas, but worth it in power IMO.

[Firebird]

What? The 360 is good engine. I'm not a huge Dodge fan (I drive one) but I do like the 360. It's a little hard on gas, but worth it in power IMO.

I like the 360. It's a great engine, but as you noted a bit hard on gas. The K&N and dualed out exhaust with flowmasters I put on help out a bit. I love the truck, but I am considering changing over to a more sedate car when I get a bit more saved up. It'll always have a special place in my heart. I got it with less than 20,000 on the odo.....shiny black with red 5.9 R/T decals.....still get a thrill whenever I fire it up and listen to the rumble. Back when I got it and was 18 it was pretty much a dream machine. Some good memories in that truck.

[Pinion]

I like the 360. It's a great engine, but as you noted a bit hard on gas. The K&N and dualed out exhaust with flowmasters I put on help out a bit. I love the truck, but I am considering changing over to a more sedate car when I get a bit more saved up. It'll always have a special place in my heart. I got it with less than 20,000 on the odo.....shiny black with red 5.9 R/T decals.....still get a thrill whenever I fire it up and listen to the rumble. Back when I got it and was 18 it was pretty much a dream machine. Some good memories in that truck.

I dont wanna get all up in your business, but if you sell it, you'll regret it..haha. That's how it always is.

[Firebird]

I dont wanna get all up in your business, but if you sell it, you'll regret it..haha. That's how it always is.

I know I will. But sometimes you have to bite the bullet. In a few years I am hoping to move overseas where I won't have the need for it though.

My dad still gets misty eyed when he talks about his ride from back in the day...a 1960's Frogeye Austin-Healy Sprite Roadster with the racing tranny and engine that he built up and restored himself. Recaro seats, the works. He wishes he hadn't sold it as well.

[the_phoenix612]

I'm in the process of restoring a 1969 Mustang...

[Pinion]

I'm in the process of restoring a 1969 Mustang...

Noice.
What powerplant do you plan on running in it?

Being a Ford man, I'd suggest massive. hahaha.. Really, though I'd suggest 351M not "W". 351C if you can find one (good luck). 302 is hard to be beat for weight and decent power with no addons.
Or, you could find you a wrecked out 80's mustand with the generation 1 EFI and put it in. That would be a sweet deal.

Or you could just run you a 460 punched out to about 516cubes and get'er done.

[Firebird]

I'm in the process of restoring a 1969 Mustang...

Mustangs are chick cars. From the classic pony car era, give me a Camaro, a Firebird, a Barracuda, or a Challenger.

[the_phoenix612]

Mustangs are chick cars. From the classic pony car era, give me a Camaro, a Firebird, a Barracuda, or a Challenger.

:Censor: you.

[the_phoenix612]

Noice.
What powerplant do you plan on running in it?

Being a Ford man, I'd suggest massive. hahaha.. Really, though I'd suggest 351M not "W". 351C if you can find one (good luck). 302 is hard to be beat for weight and decent power with no addons.
Or, you could find you a wrecked out 80's mustand with the generation 1 EFI and put it in. That would be a sweet deal.

Or you could just run you a 460 punched out to about 516cubes and get'er done.

its a 302 bored out to a 351, should push 300 horses.

its a matching numbers car, though, so I dont want to do too much modding to it...

[Firebird]

:Censor: you.

NO YOU!:D

j/k. Sounds cool, I wish I could do something like that right now.

[Pinion]

its a 302 bored out to a 351, should push 300 horses.

its a matching numbers car, though, so I dont want to do too much modding to it...

that'll be nice. Pushing that 302 that far out will be a bit tricky.. but the end result should be really fun.

Ya, if you got matching numbers and stuff and are going for true restore, that's the way to go keeping it real and all. I hope you'll post some shots when you get it done. I'd like to drool on my screen for an old skool 'stang.

[the_phoenix612]

NO YOU!:D

j/k. Sounds cool, I wish I could do something like that right now.

yeah.

hopefully we can get it finished by school starts up again...

[the_phoenix612]

that'll be nice. Pushing that 302 that far out will be a bit tricky.. but the end result should be really fun.

Ya, if you got matching numbers and stuff and are going for true restore, that's the way to go keeping it real and all. I hope you'll post some shots when you get it done. I'd like to drool on my screen for an old skool 'stang.

its already bored out, the guy before me did that.

I'm debating right now, actually, whether I should go totally stock or if I should keep the original parts but restomod it and make it comfy and driveable...

[Firebird]

its already bored out, the guy before me did that.

I'm debating right now, actually, whether I should go totally stock or if I should keep the original parts but restomod it and make it comfy and driveable...


You should try your best to go totally stock. It will be driveable stock...hell, people drove the things back when they were new. This isn't some sort of Italian exotic, it's a Mustang. Plus you'll have a great conversation piece.

[the_phoenix612]

You should try your best to go totally stock. It will be driveable stock...hell, people drove the things back when they were new. This isn't some sort of Italian exotic, it's a Mustang. Plus you'll have a great conversation piece.

yeah, but if we keep all the parts we drop out, we can go back if we wanna sell it...

idk. it'll be more fun to drive if we tighten up the suspension and throw in power steering...

im still debating in my head.

[Firebird]

yeah, but if we keep all the parts we drop out, we can go back if we wanna sell it...

idk. it'll be more fun to drive if we tighten up the suspension and throw in power steering...

im still debating in my head.

Blasphemy! I can understand wanting to firm up the suspension as those older American cars can really roll around. The only other mod I'd make is of course some modern tires to put all that power to the ground. It's ridiculous how those old tires hampered the great muscle cars' performance.

[the_phoenix612]

Blasphemy! I can understand wanting to firm up the suspension as those older American cars can really roll around. The only other mod I'd make is of course some modern tires to put all that power to the ground. It's ridiculous how those old tires hampered the great muscle cars' performance.

you could get power steering stock on the 69...

[Firebird]

you could get power steering stock on the 69...

But not on YOUR '69;)

[the_phoenix612]

But not on YOUR '69;)

point.

I've never driven a car older than a '99.

how bad is driving with no power brakes/steering?

[Pinion]

point.

I've never driven a car older than a '99.

how bad is driving with no power brakes/steering?

lol. you'll see.

[Firebird]

point.

I've never driven a car older than a '99.

how bad is driving with no power brakes/steering?

Takes some getting used to and you really have to muscle it around. I honestly can see why you would want to go with it if you want to make the car your daily driver. Also, that old Mustang is a pretty big car to drive without it, it's not like a little British roadster that you can really throw around. Tough call, but I like giving you a hard time.

[the_phoenix612]

Takes some getting used to and you really have to muscle it around. I honestly can see why you would want to go with it if you want to make the car your daily driver. Also, that old Mustang is a pretty big car to drive without it, it's not like a little British roadster that you can really throw around. Tough call, but I like giving you a hard time.

its all good ;)

I was actually going to start a thread and ask you all what you thought, but this one was already here when I signed on tonight...

[Pinion]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWYSpr3yAAg

[Pinion]

http://video.kenblockracing.com/flash/small_player/preloader.swf?vendor_id=204&media_id=9183&bgcolor=FFFFFF&autoplay=0

This is just bad to the bone..

[the_phoenix612]

So I spent today out at the lake working on the pony, and I discovered a few things:

1) Sparks are awesome
1b) Grinders are therefore also awesome

2) Sparks are really hot

3)They tend to find those gaps between your gloves and sleeves, shoes and pants, etc.

4) Heavy metal synchronized with sparks is also awesome.

Anyways, you guys asked for pics:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m261/killerrabbit612/photo.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m261/killerrabbit612/photo2.jpg

[Slim-Rob]

I'm not a ford guy, but she looks good phoenix.


The only thing I had that was close to muscle/hot rod was a 94 Chevy 1500 w/ a 350ci V8. Single cab long bed, it was a beast


I want a Camaro though. I could have gotten an 02 SS when I got my Impala and it woulda been the same price BUT insurance would have killed me

[Bobcat81]

Mustangs are chick cars. From the classic pony car era, give me a Camaro, a Firebird, a Barracuda, or a Challenger.

McQueen says,...."Wanna bet on it?"

[ExCOOG88]

My 68 Camaro has a 540 BBC, injected on alcohol. Runs 5.80's 1/8 mile @ 117mph

[CCHS77]

My 68 Camaro has a 540 BBC, injected on alcohol. Runs 5.80's 1/8 mile @ 117mph

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[SV61]

Here is my Hot Rod.

Not actually mine, I am just the crew Chief on this thing!

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t58/rpattersonII/SanAngelo1.jpg

7.000 quarter mile. 0 - 140 in a little over 4 seconds in the eighth mile. Almost 180 in the quarter mile, if I do my job correctly. YeeHaa.

Anyway, wifey drives a 1995 Impala SS. Not technically a hotrod, but as long as I tell her that, she is okay drivin it. Thing goes like stink, especially from 75 on up. AND it gets a little over 20 mpg!

[ExCOOG88]

hopefully this worked.

[ExCOOG88]

LOL, nope

[SV61]

LOL, nope

What cha tryin to do?

You can copy and paste a link, if nothin else.

[ExCOOG88]

http://http://raceabilene.com/ADSPics/070508Sat/images/070508%20155.jpg

[SV61]

If I click the reply button to your thread, I can cut and paste the link to another open IE Window, and see the silver Camaro from Abilene!

But, when I look at your post, I get the white box, with the red X.

Anybody else?

[SLC]

I'm posting these for ExCOOG88.... Awesome car BTW...

http://raceabilene.com/ADSPics/070508Sat/images/070508%20154.jpg

http://raceabilene.com/ADSPics/070508Sat/images/070508%20155.jpg

[rocketgrl94]

I'm posting these for ExCOOG88.... Awesome car BTW...

http://raceabilene.com/ADSPics/070508Sat/images/070508%20154.jpg

http://raceabilene.com/ADSPics/070508Sat/images/070508%20155.jpg

ugly car

[Miss Kitty]

[QUOTE=Firebird;1055242]I like the 360. It's a great engine, but as you noted a bit hard on gas. The K&N and dualed out exhaust with flowmasters I put on help out a bit. I

We have a black 2003 Dodge with this. It does help with the gas. Sounds nice too. :)

[SV61]

[QUOTE=Firebird;1055242]I like the 360. It's a great engine, but as you noted a bit hard on gas. The K&N and dualed out exhaust with flowmasters I put on help out a bit. I

We have a black 2003 Dodge with this. It does help with the gas. Sounds nice too. :)

So, now you're up to like 9 mpg?

:D

[ExCOOG88]

ugly car

Ugly car? to some maybe, but can yours do a wheel stand? I have the suspension tightened down to kepp it down. If I wanted i could put it on the back bumper, that would get your attention!!!:D:D

[mad_fan]

What? The 360 is good engine. I'm not a huge Dodge fan (I drive one) but I do like the 360. It's a little hard on gas, but worth it in power IMO.

Some day...when my 2002 GMC falls apart around it...I'll put its 496 and Allison 1000 transmission into something else...any ideas???

[SV61]

My 68 Camaro has a 540 BBC, injected on alcohol. Runs 5.80's 1/8 mile @ 117mph

The boat in my picture from the previous page, is a 547 CID, methanol fuel, blown Chevy based (Dart) block. Using solid (no water jackets) Brodix heads (Big brodies).

The rods are close to $1000, lasting 25 miles (100 "laps"). Same with Pistons.

Horsepower varies, depending on state of tune, but if we HAD to, we could probably squeeze about 1700 HP out of it a couple of times.

All through ONE 11"ish prop, turning just north of 20,000 rpm.

As you can see, it's enough to lift the back of the boat OUT of the water, and force it onto it's sponsons.

[Pinion]

Ugly car? to some maybe, but can yours do a wheel stand? I have the suspension tightened down to kepp it down. If I wanted i could put it on the back bumper, that would get your attention!!!:D:D

:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

[ExCOOG88]

The boat in my picture from the previous page, is a 547 CID, methanol fuel, blown Chevy based (Dart) block. Using solid (no water jackets) Brodix heads (Big brodies).

The rods are close to $1000, lasting 25 miles (100 "laps"). Same with Pistons.

Horsepower varies, depending on state of tune, but if we HAD to, we could probably squeeze about 1700 HP out of it a couple of times.

All through ONE 11"ish prop, turning just north of 20,000 rpm.

As you can see, it's enough to lift the back of the boat OUT of the water, and force it onto it's sponsons.

For whatever reason, I can't see the pic. I believe you though. My motor is built to walk that line between power and durability. It has to make a full season with 250+ passes.

[Pinion]

Some day...when my 2002 GMC falls apart around it...I'll put its 496 and Allison 1000 transmission into something else...any ideas???

Anything..haha.. I'm not a GM fan by any stretch of the imagination, but I've witnessed many of them move down the track at a high rate of speed. If it were me and I had the stuff and time, I'd go with something with a fiberglass body and invest in a very well made roll cage. That way you dont have to spend extra dosh compensating for the weight of steel. Firebird. Camaro. Hell, drop that engine off into an old Vega. That'd be a trip.

I currently am the proud owner of a 460 and a 429CJ. Hoping to one day have the time, place, and dosh to get it forced into a mid '90's Cougar.

[rocketgrl94]

Ugly car? to some maybe, but can yours do a wheel stand? I have the suspension tightened down to kepp it down. If I wanted i could put it on the back bumper, that would get your attention!!!:D:D

no, why would i want it to?:D

[Pinion]

no, why would i want it to?:D

Because it'll cause this:
http://ralree.info/assets/2007/8/1/o-face.jpg
And it's a ton-o-fun. Nothing like it. Nothing.

[rocketgrl94]

Because it'll cause this:
http://ralree.info/assets/2007/8/1/o-face.jpg
And it's a ton-o-fun. Nothing like it. Nothing.

:laugh

[ExCOOG88]

no, why would i want it to?:D

Make you pee your pants.:D

[rocketgrl94]

Make you pee your pants.:D

dont think so

[ExCOOG88]

dont think so

Oh i bet it would come close. Heck, it did me the first time I rode in a real drag car when I was a kid.

[SV61]

For whatever reason, I can't see the pic. I believe you though. My motor is built to walk that line between power and durability. It has to make a full season with 250+ passes.

The picture is earlier in the thread, if that helps.

Yep, we run Pro Modified class, a 7.000 index. We have lost, running a 7.005!

:mad:

We have lost, running a 6.994.

:mad:

But, yea, from a "cost reduction" standpoint, we are actually pretty good with parts. If it would stay stable enough, we could add some more HP to the boat, and go 210 - 215. In going to that state of tune, you are rebuilding stuff after EVERY run. It isn't any fun after that.

After a run, mechanically, we run the valves, check for any leaks (fuel system, oil, etc), check plugs. We also download data, to check egts (cylinder temp getting too hot as an example), oil pressure, shift data,a nd prop rpm vs engine rpm. There are 300 other things going on, but engine rebuilding is NOT one of them!

[ExCOOG88]

The picture is earlier in the thread, if that helps.

Yep, we run Pro Modified class, a 7.000 index. We have lost, running a 7.005!

:mad:

We have lost, running a 6.994.

:mad:

But, yea, from a "cost reduction" standpoint, we are actually pretty good with parts. If it would stay stable enough, we could add some more HP to the boat, and go 210 - 215. In going to that state of tune, you are rebuilding stuff after EVERY run. It isn't any fun after that.

After a run, mechanically, we run the valves, check for any leaks (fuel system, oil, etc), check plugs. We also download data, to check egts (cylinder temp getting too hot as an example), oil pressure, shift data,a nd prop rpm vs engine rpm. There are 300 other things going on, but engine rebuilding is NOT one of them!

I like to go watch the boat races, but me personally I will stay on land.

[Slim-Rob]

Rocketgrl, that was blasphemy.



I wish I had a hot rod :/

I like my impala, I was thinkin mayb I could get an Impala SS and add some stuff to it...not as much of a hot rod as the camaro or the boat but it would still be a ballsy sedan

[patient1019]

http://www.geocities.com/chevycamaropics2/1969_Chevy_Camaro_SS_RS_396.jpg

End of thread.

[the_phoenix612]

http://www.geocities.com/chevycamaropics2/1969_Chevy_Camaro_SS_RS_396.jpg

End of thread.

fail

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1960-1969/1969-Ford-Mustang-Mach-1-Front-Angle-Maroon-sy.jpg

[patient1019]

fail

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1960-1969/1969-Ford-Mustang-Mach-1-Front-Angle-Maroon-sy.jpg

Unnecessarily large photo noted, "Mach 1" Mustang denied.

End of thread.

[the_phoenix612]

Unnecessarily large photo noted, "Mach 1" Mustang denied.

End of thread.

large photo completely worth it, as it drowns out whatever you want to type after it in the quote.


thread goes to the stangs.