Topic: Time For A Change (Read 3599 times)

warejn · « **on:** November 23, 2012, 08:09:41 AM »

As I get a little older and started a family, I have decided that maybe I need something with a back seat for my son.

So I have made up my mind that I am going to trade my 76 j20 and my sportster some kind of back seat having, giant old car.

I guess I have to grow up a little ( but not by much).

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #1 on:** November 23, 2012, 04:26:52 PM »

A man has got to do what a mans gatta do

lowboy · « **Reply #2 on:** November 23, 2012, 05:21:14 PM »

It's a little way off ;Dbut you need room for that grand boy

(I got a girl so far) :'(JusT kiddin)

:o

warejn · « **Reply #3 on:** November 23, 2012, 06:51:08 PM »

That is hopefully a few years away

warejn · « **Reply #4 on:** November 23, 2012, 10:24:45 PM »

i had a friend text me that he just ended up with a 61 caddy. 54k on the clock (it's gotta be 154 from the looks of it.)

I think it has a 390 in it. Good or bad? I am not to savy on the caddy mills.

oldskool49 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 24, 2012, 06:35:57 PM »

Im all for "Big". And more doors are better than 2. 61 Caddie, how much $?, and has your friend checked it out? Could be a blast.

hotwheels · « **Reply #6 on:** November 25, 2012, 04:30:38 AM »

I think that would be a schweet ride for a family.

warejn · « **Reply #7 on:** November 25, 2012, 10:49:06 AM »

Well, it runs and drives, the last time it had plates was 95. All the chrome and trim is bagged in the trunk.

The only current drawback is the faded, peeling pink paint.

I am going to go see it on Tuesday. I will post some pics

lowboy · « **Reply #8 on:** November 25, 2012, 04:13:36 PM »

say its an old breast cancer car and that you'll do free mammograms

Just don't let momma hear that

lol

oldskool49 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 25, 2012, 06:49:33 PM »

faded pink, maybe one that Elvis gave away back in the day. OR early day "Mary Kay", that will make the wife happy.

warejn · « **Reply #10 on:** November 25, 2012, 08:00:03 PM »

Mammograms! That's a great idea, now I have a plan.

Depending on the condition of the motor, I might be "that guy" and drop a SBC in it. Money is pretty tight and I need dependability instead of style. The first time I have really thought about that.

hotwheels · « **Reply #11 on:** November 26, 2012, 04:36:03 AM »

You wanna build it dependable no matter what. Allot of these builders with all the fancy motors, have thousands of dollars in their builds. I wouldn't dump that kind of money into a rat, just build it so it looks kewl and so it's dependable.

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #12 on:** November 26, 2012, 06:57:42 AM »

You can always upgrade down the road , just make sure it's driveable by spring .

warejn · « **Reply #13 on:** November 26, 2012, 10:56:14 PM »

Dropped the cash off today, 500 bucks!

oldskool49 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 27, 2012, 03:18:36 AM »

Kool. And if it is to be a family hauler then ya DEPENDABLE and SAFE. Have you looked onto rebuilding the motor that is in it?

You did say the car is pink. Have pin stripper "I love boobies"

warejn · « **Reply #15 on:** November 27, 2012, 07:11:47 AM »

Yes, the 390 is not the cheapest thing to rebuild. I have also had a few experiences with the hydromatic tranny that have not been good. I am going to check it out today

I have a friend who runs a tranny shop, he has a SBC/ 700 R4 combo that was built for a customers hot rod. The customer bailed and now it is sitting. I am leaning that way since I plan to drive the hell out of it.

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #16 on:** November 27, 2012, 07:43:24 AM »

good choice , maybe not for the puirest , but it works for me .

warejn · « **Reply #17 on:** November 27, 2012, 09:51:36 AM »

Yes, purity be damned. I just want to drive a fun car.

We have a chance for layoffs at work, the last thing I want to do is do an expensive rebuild that I may have to mess with later.

Maybe in a few years I will shoehorn a 500 in it. Or not.

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #18 on:** November 28, 2012, 03:56:01 PM »

A big ol' 500 would be nice and torquey

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