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Aussie Pinball Forums => General Chat - Non Pinball/coin-opp Discussion => Topic started by: ktm450 on March 24, 2009, 06:11:36 PM
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Following up on a previous thread, it seems a lot of guys here have a range of nice cars, I've seen Nicks little beast, I know Matthew has a nice car, Mark has the monaro, so does Daniel.
So I thought I'd start a thread for everyone to post some pics of their rides (keep it clean no pics of your missus *)* )
Here is an old pic of my shed...
(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z397/stewart_clan/KTM%20Motard%20Conversion/smallRIMG0172b.jpg)
Got rid of the GSXR as we had our first son, and I knew I was going to kill myself on it as I couldn't help myself pushing it harder and harder round the great ocean rd.
My wife still has the R6 but I went back to the dirtbikes (I used to ride when I was younger and enjoy getting muddy ripping up the bush more), here is a pic of the KTM with the dirt rims off and the motard wheels I machined up for it on...
(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z397/stewart_clan/KTM%20Motard%20Conversion/smallRIMG0557-1.jpg)
And here is a pic of my 1977 SS Torana, I have owned for 13 years, it was my first car...
(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z397/stewart_clan/Torana/smallTorana1.jpg)
(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z397/stewart_clan/Torana/smallTorana4.jpg)
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Oh man, that Torana looks so cool. You win!
I owned an original SL/R 5000 in the early 1980s - she had a 327 Chev dropped in and I couldn't hold it on the road - and she also did the best burn out.
Thanks for posting - brings back sooooo many great memories!
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here's a couple of shots of mine at the Geelong Speed Trials (I won my class that year I think). Also one of my car taken in the mid-60's with it's original owner at the wheel.
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I have a 1965 Dodge Phoenix and a 1978 Holden Premier. I also have a "savings" account for my "dream car" - a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro - which has been accruing since 2004.
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/felixthadog/Dodge_Phoenix.jpg)
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/felixthadog/Dodge_Phoenix_002.jpg)
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/felixthadog/HZ_Premier.jpg)
Matthew
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Great Torana Ktm Me and my old man are doing up a hatchback torana at the moment has a Fuel injected 5l and a 5 speed in it just need to do the paint.
And nick thats so cool specially to see it back in the day not just a modern day slap together job
And Matt both yours are sweet rides.
The old man has a few cars tucked away out his place that a few might appreciate if you want to see pics let me know
He has the Torana Hatch, 2 x 68 Pontiacs (one original one being done), 31 a model Roadster pickup (original) 25 chev tourer (original), 38 chev pickup (being rodded), hr prem and other holdens. Toghether we have built some cool cars my all time favorite i've attached a picture of sadly no longer in the collection.
And here is a photo of my XA coupe and Hq monaro in better days lol
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WOW
Nice rides in there guys ! Mine is not finished yet - it is having the motor rebuilt. It is a project that Dad and I have been working on (his car since new). He smashed it in 1975 and we started to restore it 4 years ago. Nearing the finish line - More photos later (maybe even a restore thread) !
It is a 1962 VW Karmann Ghia. Dad picked it off the Assembly line, Drove it from Germany to Italy and had it shipped out to Australia in 1962.
(http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/misc/Picture%20225.jpg)
(http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/misc/Picture%20067small.jpg)
Just to give you an idea - The rubbers and seals ALONE cost US$1500.
Dad MADE the carpets to original specs. They are no longer available. The nose badge alone is NOS and cost US$96.
Should be finished next month !
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WOW
Nice rides in there guys ! Mine is not finished yet - it is having the motor rebuilt. It is a project that Dad and I have been working on (his car since new). He smashed it in 1975 and we started to restore it 4 years ago. Nearing the finish line - More photos later (maybe even a restore thread) !
It is a 1962 VW Karmann Ghia. Dad picked it off the Assembly line, Drove it from Germany to Italy and had it shipped out to Australia in 1962.
(http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/misc/Picture%20225.jpg)
(http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/misc/Picture%20067small.jpg)
Just to give you an idea - The rubbers and seals ALONE cost US$1500.
Dad MADE the carpets to original specs. They are no longer available. The nose badge alone is NOS and cost US$96.
Should be finished next month !
Nino, that VW looks absouletly pristine...what a great looking car. Must admit I dont think I have seen one before. Are there many around or are they rare?
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Thats sweet as Nino
I have always disliked VW beetles but always loved the Karmann Ghias and that looks fantasic. Looks like we will have to have a pinball and car show once we get all our toys finished
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Dean - They are becoming rare and are a collector's car these days. I do see them occasionally driven around in various conditions, and there are some magnificent restored Karmanns owned by collectors that are only ever seen at shows. This particular car has a Serial number that is part of the USA run in 1961, but is is not a conversion. That in itself has "raised the eyebrows" of the collectors. It is quite unique.
Dad still has the original invoice. BTW - he did most of the work - not me ! But I've been an enthusiastic assistant. I am inspecting the rebuilt motor tomorrow and I might add some pictures. I'm no car enthusiast, but working on these cars has taught me to appreciate the effort that REAL car enthusiasts (like the guys on this thread) go to for their cars.
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There is an orange Ghia on my way home from marks i think its on toorak Rd
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Thats a great looking wagon Peaches is it original or has it been done up either way its really nice
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I don't think the police would be too impressed with the number plate, though.
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I saw a Falcon station wagon like yours (but white) the other day in a shopping centre car park, an elderly man and his wife were in the car about to leave so I went up to the window and congratulated the two of them on such a fine automobile, I think they were pretty chuffed. I would love to have been alive when only these classic cars were on the road and driving a car made of plastic was unheard of.
Matthew
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Thats a great looking wagon Peaches is it original or has it been done up either way its really nice
Thanks,It had a respray some years before I bought it,other than that and the wheels, she is original ,I bought this from the 18 year old son of my boss,just in time as he was about to do all sorts of modifications to it,not that mods on some cars are bad,but when you find an xy in as original condition as this it`s a shame to change it.
Cheers Peach %$%
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Cool!! Some nice cars there boys and girls *%*
Always had a soft spot for the Karmann Ghia, beautiful lines.
Good to see a couple of action shots Nick
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Heres some pics of the Escort panelvan i had a bout seven years ago... wish i never sold it sometimes.. especially as the guy who bought it trashed it !!!
This had a "from the ground up" rebuild, worked 2 litre motor that kicked arse!! originally i had a 45mm sidedraught Weber carby on it but an RTA defect notice meant it had to go (replaced with a 38mm carb from a V6 capri), as did the loud exhaust :lol , XA GT falcon bonnet scoops front and rear spoilers, retrimmed interior, power windows etc etc.
I even had this car in "Hot 4s & performance cars" magazine (readers rides section).. And YES i did cart the odd pinball in it.. Before it was done up mostly
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Good to see a couple of action shots Nick
Hey Matt, show your little feller and see if he remembers that drive up and down your driveway with me!
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cool burnout pic!!
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I love the Karmann Ghia too!
Here's a couple of pics of my beast.
I don't have it any more but she was a real head turner and you could hear me coming for miles. :)
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/elkor-alish/Picture001.jpg)
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/elkor-alish/Picture003.jpg)
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/elkor-alish/Picture002.jpg)
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Here is my money pit, a 1965 Lincoln Continental.
I am just building a new motor, the original was 430 cu in (7 litre) and I am just about to start on the new 510 cu in (8.7 litre)fuel injected motor.
So far all I have done is lowered in 3 inches all round and put on the 22" 150 spoke wires wheels.
My mate also pinstriped the car for me.
I will start to strip the car down after I have built the motor for paint, which will be a white roof with a candy blue lower section.
I purchased the car from San Fransisco in 2004 and had it on the road for a year before pulling the motor out.
Cheers Angelo
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2116030
(http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3465/601/21160300075_large.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3465/601/21160300076_large.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3465/601/21160300077_large.jpg)
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Thats a pretty serious Bug you had there. Check out the roll cage.
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Lincoln Continental and i thought they were reserved for american gangsters nice work bloody awsome looking machine
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Here is my money pit, a 1965 Lincoln Continental.
I am just building a new motor, the original was 430 cu in (7 litre) and I am just about to start on the new 510 cu in (8.7 litre)fuel injected motor.
So far all I have done is lowered in 3 inches all round and put on the 22" 150 spoke wires wheels.
My mate also pinstriped the car for me.
I will start to strip the car done after I have built the motor for paint, which will be a white roof with a candy blue lower section.
I purchased the car from San Fransisco in 2004 and had it on the road for a year before pulling the motor out.
Cheers Angelo
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2116030
(http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3465/601/21160300075_large.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3465/601/21160300076_large.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/3465/601/21160300077_large.jpg)
Wow, just wow. Mmmm suicide doors. Any chance of an invite to see the beast? &&
Matthew
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I think we should have a separate section just for Car Restorations !
These cars are simply amazing !
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I agree Nino
I have plenty of cars ive done up over the years. That would bump my spamways Jnr up a bit lol
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Here is my money pit, a 1965 Lincoln Continental.
I am just building a new motor, the original was 430 cu in (7 litre) and I am just about to start on the new 510 cu in (8.7 litre)fuel injected motor.
So far all I have done is lowered in 3 inches all round and put on the 22" 150 spoke wires wheels.
My mate also pinstriped the car for me.
I will start to strip the car down after I have built the motor for paint, which will be a white roof with a candy blue lower section.
I purchased the car from San Fransisco in 2004 and had it on the road for a year before pulling the motor out.
Cheers Angelo
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2116030
Love the low rider look Angelo, those wire wheels would be a bitch to clean @.@
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Good to see a couple of action shots Nick
Hey Matt, show your little feller and see if he remembers that drive up and down your driveway with me!
It took him a little while to remember but Josh said he can remember going for a ride with you mate *%*
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Keep the car pics coming guys, love em.
Here is my ex-ride. Pictures were taken by the new owner, not me.
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Complete with venetian blinds, Tony.
Ahh the memories !
Beautiful car @@*
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Not as exoctic as some but keeps the daily commute interesting, the missus drives the Audi %.%
Used to have Alfas and was restoring an old Porsche but the finances ran out and had to sell it.
My son would love some 60's american iron, that will have to wait.
steve <..>
love that karmann ghia #*#
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You can keep the audi but whats that second one how good does that look
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You can keep the audi but whats that second one how good does that look
The STI was a chrissy present, so far i've avoided too much scrutiny from the boys in blue %.%
But time will tell.
steve <..>
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Dont usually take a liking to rice burners but that looks awsome. And wow what a xmas present
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Karmann Update !
Motor finished
Used Nifti and Novus 2... just joking !^!
The motor was completely rebuilt and we need to take the car to the mechanics so he can fit it, roadtest and roadworthy.
(http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/misc/Picture%20440%20small.jpg)
and the engine bay is repainted ;
(http://www.aussiepinball.com/strangeways/restores/misc/Picture%20467.jpg)
Next picture will be of the car finished and on the road. First time since 1975 !
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Hey Nino i think you added the worng photo i cant see an engine?
But seriously ive never seen one out of the car whats the big black thing at the back? . Going to be great when its on the road.
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Hey Nino i think you added the worng photo i cant see an engine?
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But seriously ive never seen one out of the car whats the big black thing at the back? .
I'm tipping something to do with cooling ducting, as I think those VWs were all air cooled motors same as combi's
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See how you like my old car.....yes I even had skateboard trucks on the bonnet....Cops loved it...lol..not...was the best car i ever had....still cant fit a pin inside it....long gone now...rusted away to nothing...
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Hey Nino i think you added the worng photo i cant see an engine?
But seriously ive never seen one out of the car whats the big black thing at the back? . Going to be great when its on the road.
Standard VW Flat 4 air cooled motor. The black flange is part of the air cooling system. It was started last week sometime.
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Pretty incredible running a car with no radiator bloody brilliant who ever designed em
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Pretty incredible running a car with no radiator bloody brilliant who ever designed em
Could be one of the reasons why VW Beetles are the biggest selling car in history ? (same motor).
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And they can take a flogging to use plenty as paddock bombs when i was younger couldnt kill them well not by driving them lol. A bit sad about the small oval window one we killed still had the enamel badges on it. But wornt worth anything back then
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Yep, another self confessed petrol head.
These are long gone but not forgotten.
1970 dodge charger 440bb
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1968 chev impala 454bb
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1971 genuine xygt, almost kills me to think how $ these are selling for now, I sold this in 84'
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My daily, great for carting pins & alot more economical
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Cool rides guys keep them comming ^^^
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Very nice rides there mate the cars ive sold over the years if i knew how hard they would be to replace id never ahve sold or killed them
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That GT is simply AWESOME.
$%$
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I actually love the Mitsubishi... it carries pins and looks different!
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Nice charger, big $$$ now
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Nice charger, big $$$ now
Yeah the charger was a fun car to drive, if only it was the 426 hemi, would have been worth mega $, still a much sort after car with the 440 magnum & original drive train.
However this car was heavily modified.
Scored a top 20 at the 1991 summernats & featured a cover in hey charger & pro street back in it's day.
450 rwhp, had a wild nascar idle & would light up the micky thompsons at will.
Certainly not an everyday driver, but an absolute hoot to pull out of the garage every now & then & release the tension !*!
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Sounds great, I bet you miss it
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Yes & no, as you probably know modifying cars can be a real money pit
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Yes & no, as you probably know modifying cars can be a real money pit
I know all about that!! :lol
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I have a 1965 Dodge Phoenix and a 1978 Holden Premier. I also have a "savings" account for my "dream car" - a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro - which has been accruing since 2004.
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/felixthadog/Dodge_Phoenix.jpg)
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/felixthadog/Dodge_Phoenix_002.jpg)
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/felixthadog/HZ_Premier.jpg)
Matthew
The "savings" account is accruing no more, I finally picked up my "dream car" a few weeks ago - a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS $#$
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/felixthadog/Camaro/Camaro_001.jpg)
(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/felixthadog/Camaro/Camaro_007.jpg)
Matthew
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cool rides!! $#$
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Fantastic news on adding your dream car to the collection. Well done and im extremely envious ^^^
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Dont laugh !! It aint no classic but some people like em.
Had this for 9 years now.
(http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/3862/80929893.jpg)
(http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/1499/45986693.jpg)
(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/5936/80313544.jpg)
Hey Rollerball- time to put up the 'sticker car' - now THATS a classic !
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Hasn't Chrysler shut up shop...!
I wonder why.....?
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Hasn't Chrysler shut up shop...!
I wonder why.....?
Owned by General Motors I think, which is in the toilet.
Anyway, here is a pic of my beast I sold recently. In fact it funded most of my pin collection.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/knight76/DSC09851a.jpg)
And a pic of my daily transport to work and back.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/knight76/My%20Bike/bs5089884913361283942.jpg)
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I'm a sucker for rotaries! Even a rotary bike!
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and yes - the sign on the post in the last pic says "Rotary Parking Only" hahaha
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I'm a sucker for rotaries!
Obviously a man of great taste.......love the re5!
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Nice ride ^^^, Iv'e alway's wanted an xb gt coupe with a top loader....!
Rare colour sandstone biege...!
Would have bought you a few containers full of pin's *%*
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and yes - the sign on the post in the last pic says "Rotary Parking Only" hahaha
Have I got a number plate for you "RECOOP" & no anual fee's
Pm me if your interestested.
Was on my RX2 coupe, great car ,sadley missed.
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Is it a QLD plate?
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I bought this car a 1998 Ford Futura from the government auctions in 2001 for $14700. I modified her to this state and she's still going, these pic's were taken about 1 month ago.
(http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/3876/dscf1964a.jpg)
(http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/7636/dscf1976q.jpg)
Here's a pic of my son next to his car a 1974 LH Torana which we have just sold on ebay.
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/1866/dscf1904d.jpg)
(http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/9206/dscf1922.jpg)
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here's 1 of my old girls, <.>
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cool car mike #*# Holdens rule
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Cool....I owned an original SL/R 5000 in 1982....had worked for 4 years and saved and also was buying and selling pins at that time.
Was in Year 12 at a Catholic Collage and can still remember doing massive burnouts out of school most days....
Will dig out some pix over the next few days and scan and post.
What was even cooler was my Dad was Principle of Wollongong TAFE at the time and had the entire car go through 'the system' at TAFE - had a 327 fully rebuilt and dropped in, 4W discs, 2" dual exhaust, full A9X kit installed, all new original SL/R 5000 interior installed, fully resprayed, Saginaw (sp?) 4 speed fully rebuilt and was all done - and it cost me NOTHING.
Was one of the coolest Toranas I have ever seen - sold it to some dude in Canberra about 6 months later for a few reasons:
Couldn't keep it on the road as it had too much grunt
The Cops pulled me over ALL THE F*CKING TIME
Couldn't leave the car anywhere for a few minutes as peopke would want to check it out etc.
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I dont have photo of her, but a AMC Rambler Rebel was my ride at 17 years of age. It used to float along the road, and could do great burn-outs after I put a Holley on it. I gave that car hell, wrecked the brakes and sold it to bunch of indigenous guys. They turned-up and said "does it go?" I said yep, and off they went leaving me with a wad of cash. Mine was blue, but like this:
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/172/454571675_1f5aabcb94.jpg?v=0)
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First is my current ride. 1979 GMC Jimmy ( Chev Blazer ) Factory 2wd ( rare) Crate 350 700R4. Fits a pinball in the back if you unbolt the rear seat. Coming up for sale soon.
(http://i36.tinypic.com/24d3pfl.jpg)
Previous ride now residing in Sydney. A hot rod builder in South Sydney worked his magic on it and is jet black and looks awesome. 1955 F100 Panel Delivery Truck
(http://i36.tinypic.com/29et1r6.jpg)
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Had a few "hotties" over the years, HK GTS Monaro- originally 307 with opel 4 speed converted to 350 with muncie M21, HG GTS Monaro- originally 308 with trimatic ended up being 350 with turbo 400 and nitrous oxide.
E37 Valiant Charger.
Have a 1956 Humber SuperSnipe now for a toy.
Gave up fast cars when they made speeding illegal, but now, years later, I have just bought a Holden VY SS Series II Ute.
Pics later when I can find them.....
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Previous ride now residing in Sydney. A hot rod builder in South Sydney worked his magic on it and is jet black and looks awesome. 1955 F100 Panel Delivery Truck
(http://i36.tinypic.com/29et1r6.jpg)
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Previous ride now residing in Sydney. A hot rod builder in South Sydney worked his magic on it and is jet black and looks awesome. 1955 F100 Panel Delivery Truck
(http://i36.tinypic.com/29et1r6.jpg)
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Agreed that is a cool machine never seen a delivery before
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does "show us ya ride" include photos of my x-wife ? *.*
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does "show us ya ride" include photos of my x-wife ? *.*
Only if she is hot and topless lol %.%
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she use to rev like a 350 chev, then i found some other bloke driving her, so i traded in for a new, no kilometre model. &&
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Not as nice as some of the beauties here but a very nice car all the same. My '89 735i BMW. Its for sale too is anyone is interested, lol
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/8349/162x.jpg)
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Heres my current ride, 1980 VC HDT Commodore 1 of 500 made. :D
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/air-chief/XX27.jpg)
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Heres my current ride, 1980 VC HDT Commodore 1 of 500 made. :D
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/air-chief/XX27.jpg)
NOW THATS NICE
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Be worth big bucks now, very nice ^^^
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My dream car... a 1990s vintage Ford Ranger
(http://gallery.johnwartjr.com/albums/stop_hammertime/DSC_1006.sized.jpg)
(http://gallery.johnwartjr.com/gallery/stop_hammertime/DSC_1010.sized.jpg)
Actually, this truck is just something I saw at a recent parade... nothing I have any real interest in, but was good for a chuckle. Poor abused truck!
This is my 'daily driver', a 1995 Ford Thunderbird Supercoupe
(http://gallery.johnwartjr.com/albums/sc/sc.sized.jpg)
It's a somewhat unique model around here, Ford made about 5000 Supercoupes in 1995 with automatic transmissions, and about 500 with 5 speed manual. I would love to have a manual trans Supercoupe, but I've yet to come across one.
It's not all that exotic or expensive, and I haul 2 kids in it regularly.
2 more payments, and the red car is all MINE
(http://gallery.johnwartjr.com/albums/stop_hammertime/newride.sized.jpg)
And my pin hauler... acquired this for $400 with a load of pins from an operator
(http://gallery.myhomegameroom.com/albums/misc/hauler1.sized.jpg)
(http://gallery.myhomegameroom.com/albums/misc/hauler2.sized.jpg)
(http://gallery.myhomegameroom.com/albums/misc/hauler3.sized.jpg)
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Love the white truck John...Thats very cool. Quite rare down here!
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My road car is an AU Falcon ute with an XR6 nose and some Faimont alloys.
(http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs129.snc1/5529_1196668724986_1476532510_534236_51118_n.jpg)
I use it to tow my EA Falcon Street Stocker
(http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v351/49/115/1476532510/n1476532510_80310_7590.jpg)
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Im hoping that this will be my next ride... just down the road from me and i REALLY want it - although a rocket ship one would be better. Price is too high and ill be emailing at auction end to do the seller a favour and take it off his hands for a pittance ( well close to!)
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140365992984&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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Im hoping that this will be my next ride... just down the road from me and i REALLY want it - although a rocket ship one would be better. Price is too high and ill be emailing at auction end to do the seller a favour and take it off his hands for a pittance ( well close to!)
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140365992984&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
There should be plenty of these left over from the old "Grundy's" Days in Surfers - But I digress..
Got a license for one of these, Gav ?
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That thig looks like the Fonz's bike from Happy Days
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check my new ride
it cranks out about 28kms with my weight and about 36kms/h with my little nephew
i luv it some much i order 10 to sell should be here in a month
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check my new ride
it cranks out about 28kms with my weight and about 36kms/h with my little nephew
i luv it some much i order 10 to sell should be here in a month
Cool, looks like a bit of fun, just watch out for those cars :lol
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Time for an update, after reading the HSV monster thread, my memory got jogged back to this thread, I noticed that most the guys who posted in this thread are no longer around, so there must be some new guys with some machinery worth posting && (or some old guys with some new machinery)
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Here's my ride, aint she a beauty!
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Here's my ride, aint she a beauty!
Sure, if you can put up with the screaming school kids, passengers with BO and the filthy stained seats.
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Here's my ride, aint she a beauty!
Sure, if you can put up with the screaming school kids, passengers with BO and the filthy stained seats.
Beats the petrol prices, vehicle wear and tear from shit qld roads, toxic fumes and insane traffic congestion, road rage lunatics, dipshit p platers, rev head bogans and general crap drivers for me any day
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Here's my old ride. 1973 GTR Torana. Sold her back in 2009. I've had about 6 or 7 of them over the years. Had some fun going around to car shows and around the track at Queensland Raceway.
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Nice Torana Andy, would have been difficult to let her go...
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Yes a bit sad when the buyer drove off with her on the back of his trailer, but I had a nice cheque to keep me company.
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Here's my old ride. 1973 GTR Torana. Sold her back in 2009. I've had about 6 or 7 of them over the years. Had some fun going around to car shows and around the track at Queensland Raceway.
Nice, I have a mate who has two GTRs one he has restored to original factory condition, the other runs a turbo charged nissan engine
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My Supercoupe is on the way out. At around 200k, it's got so many leaks, squeaks, rattles and noises, it's just had enough. If the paint were good, I'd fix them all - but it would cost more than a nice, low mileage Supercoupe to repaint it - so I moved on to something else I could get reasonably and enjoy.
The new set of wheels:
(http://gallery.myhomegameroom.com/albums/volvo/700_1896.sized.jpg)
1997 Volvo 850R Wagon
Around 100k miles
2.3 liter 5 cylinder, turbocharged
Relatively rare beast, Volvo only made a few thousand of these worldwide and the R model was only made in 96 and 97.
I acquired it from my folks, it was their spare car for years, and sat and got neglected. In the last couple months, I've done water pump, timing belt, idler pulleys, plugs and wires, rebuilt the ABS module, replaced the gears in the speedometer (lube turned to varnish, and one of the gears got chewed up), new speakers all around to replace the original ones that were bad, and done a TON of cleaning. I've got a factory spoiler to go on as soon as I acquire a new front bumper cover, to replace the damaged one. A small animal in the roadway did the original one in more than 10 years ago. I'm getting ready to re-do the PCV system as it's supposed to be serviced every 100,000 miles and mine is overdue.
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Volvo makes a great car. Once u sit in one and drive one, u realise how well engineered and designed they are, plus they are very fast.
I assume u can fit a pinball in the back with your seats down. Well done. I like wagons. Good for everything.
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This thread would be way way cooler if it was titled" show us ya tits "
*%*
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none of us have tits but !lol
I cant see any wives volunteering quickly either @.@
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none of us have tits but !lol
I cant see any wives volunteering quickly either @.@
Not the blokes or the majority of the missus either...sheesh man.
Lots of random quality out there though.
:D