Thinking of my old hobby.

[OKLAHOMAN]

Now that I'm no longer doing shows and having to make hundreds of pens per season I'm really thinking of getting another Street-Rod to play with or maybe a 50's truck. Something already running and about finished (they never are finished).

 

[Donovan]

I am building a 76 El Camino at the moment that is in addition to my Lotus and the GT40

 

[IPD_Mr]

Wow you have time for a hobby? Roy do what makes you happy and doesn't upset Dee.

 

[Dalecamino]

Had a '51 F100 lowered with a tube axle, louvered hood, flat head with three single barrels (two were dummies):biggrin: Nothing like cruisin' on Saturday night, or anytime. I think that's what you need Roy. You're right about never done. I think the El Camino needs another owner. Someone with enough resources to continue restoration.

 

[Jim Burr]

I'm always working on my '73 BMW 2002 and decided R/C planes are my next step...it's fun to spend my kids money!

 

[Jjartwood]

64 Chevy II sm blk 400 dual 500cfm B&M messed up with the hi compression stuff
I do not go far with it ( have you priced out cam2 ?) I just shine it, and start it now and then to hear the pete jackson gear drive whine, sometimes (when the neighbors crank me off )I'll uncap the headers and give it the old RPM tune up!

 

[EBorraga]

64 Chevy II sm blk 400 dual 500cfm B&M messed up with the hi compression stuff
I do not go far with it ( have you priced out cam2 ?) I just shine it, and start it now and then to hear the pete jackson gear drive whine, sometimes (when the neighbors crank me off )I'll uncap the headers and give it the old RPM tune up!

My neighbor's hate me because I give the race car a tune up all the time. Sometimes around 4:00 a.m on Friday night.

 

[EBorraga]

I feel your pain Roy. I've been contemplating what my next hotrod will be. I'm a Chevy guy, but my niece wants a VW Bug. I found a 68 bug that's been in the garage for 20 years, but i really want to build a late 70's to early 80's chevy pickup. I've got a few big blocks laying around just for it.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Ernie, made a few calls to my old club buddies and one of them has his 51 Chevy pickup for sale, 350/700 lowerd 4 in front and 6 in back, good 10 foot purple paint job, new wood in bed and I always liked the 48-52 Chevy pick ups. Only down side it's not a five window...

 

[anectine]

Ernie How about one of those big blocks in the bug!

 

[EBorraga]

Ernie How about one of those big blocks in the bug!

That would be whole lotta work. And it would be for my niece. She couldn't afford the fuel for that thing.

 

[Donovan]

Had a '51 F100 lowered with a tube axle, louvered hood, flat head with three single barrels (two were dummies):biggrin: Nothing like cruisin' on Saturday night, or anytime. I think that's what you need Roy. You're right about never done. I think the El Camino needs another owner. Someone with enough resources to continue restoration.

Lol I also have two Chev Luminas (Commodore in Aus) the sedan is super charged and the ute had heads and cam done

 

[EBorraga]

Ernie, made a few calls to my old club buddies and one of them has his 51 Chevy pickup for sale, 350/700 lowerd 4 in front and 6 in back, good 10 foot purple paint job, new wood in bed and I always liked the 48-52 Chevy pick ups. Only down side it's not a five window...

I'm a 5 window fan as well.

 

[Donovan]

I'm always working on my '73 BMW 2002 and decided R/C planes are my next step...it's fun to spend my kids money!

I build giant scale planes I have a Cessna 310 4.8 meter wing span. Runs with two 50 cc brave heart motors. The other is a PT51 with 4,2 meter wing span I am planning a 120 cc motor for that

 

[Kenny Durrant]

I have a 2006 Ford Explorer I'm restoring. It seems everytime someting breaks or wears out not long after I fix it something else quits. I know it may be time to replace it but it only has 100k and I don't want monthly payments. I thought the repair would be cheaper but no one told me there would be multiple repairs in a row. I guess thats life in the fast lane.

 

[skiprat]

........ Roy do what makes you happy and doesn't upset Dee.

Well that narrows it down a bit!!!:biggrin:

I can't think of many things that I like doing that don't annoy my wife. :redface::biggrin: You know, things like breathing etc....

Go for it Roy !!! And why not get Dee to help decide which one to go for?

 

[Wright]

Roy that sounds like fun and a labor of love!

 

[Jjartwood]

Never mind the zoomie stuff Roy,get yourself a land yacht, mid 50s Caddy or Buick.
Nice smooth ride,runs on whatever gas is on sale,and you can fit a lot of stuff in the trunk
(like a spare car) and if you go out with friends there is all kind of room, When is the last time Dee sat right next to you while you were cruising ?
ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!!
Go ahead Roy,you earned it!
Mark

 

[tim self]

Glad to hear you're getting the old "bug" back. I'd say hold out for the 5 window!

 

[Dalecamino]

Glad to hear you're getting the old "bug" back. I'd say hold out for the 5 window!

Rare.....but sweet:biggrin: Might have a long wait, but might not. Love those trucks.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

This might be my new toy, we're real close on price.

 

[Turned Around]

i'm in the process of rebuilding a '39 chevy sedan. original straight 8 in it, still runs. recently got it back from the fab shop; got me some suicide doors put on.

 

[Dalecamino]

Great looking truck Roy. I wish the thumbnails would get larger when I click on them. Don't know what's going on there. Hope the deal works out for you.