Picked up a new project today, goal is 500+hp 363cid.

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This one is a road warrior and not afraid to get dirty

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That a 440 6 pack?

I have no speedometer in the Mustang so I installed a GPS speedo, made a bracket and mounted it in a good place to see it. A nice bright green.

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Not a muscle car but it moves 700hp on E 85

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Thought I'd follow the "lockdown driveway burnouts" fad amongst the car guys round here, chucked some old wheels on and ripped them up
Sorry, it's on Facebook, but turn the volume up, she's a big block running open headers
My drive is on a funny angle, so it always kicks the car sideways when I start a bit heavy

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My Factory Five Cobra.

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NICE! I want one.

Beautiful color!

16, z06. Such a different car than our 14 stingray was

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Its a diff animal,just like the 2020 is gonna be. I have a 2013 grand sport and I am thinking about going for a 2020 in a while when the prices are real again.

Idk, prices are nuts, dealer in oregon told me that chevy is not going to honor initial price on the 2021. And, not a big fan of the c8 looks, too angular. Just me tho,,,

Speaking of Corvettes, I saw someone driving the new one 3 weeks ago. I didn't realize they were being sold yet. Was walking around downtown, and he pulled up to the stoplight. I couldn't get my camera out fast enough before he took off again.

Didn't realize it was the new Vette until I saw the badging on it.

Ya , a few are out, but almost 40% over invoice from what I've seen. One in wenatchee for 88k

A very basic 1lt car. 59k msrp

I thought GM was going to hammer down on dealers doing "market adjustments" on the new 'Vettes?

I'm sure the current covid situation might have an effect on this, but considering it's an enthusiast car, maybe not...

I know some shady dealers got around factory backed no-no's on doing this in the past (ie Ford Raptors, etc.) by including 30k worth of "dealer add-ons" i.e. 30k floormats...

The big regional dealers out this way (kerbeck, macmulkin) have sold all of theirs for msrp. I think there have only been about 3000 built so far.

I saw one some where that was almost $60k dealer mark up.

A retired co-worker and friend of mine got his delivered just as the COV-19 shit was hitting the fan. He always orders each new revision.

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I saw a 1lt in Kentucky for 105k

God that back end is terrible!

QSS

+1 The whole car has too many geegaws & odd angles.
Should have done a retro '67 -- now THAT is a gorgeous car.

68 RS, 396. Bored over. Bought her 3 months ago.

So far...

Vintage air system
Power Steering upgrade
Cold case radiator
New brake booster
Ride tech street grip suspension kit
Holley sniper EFI system, along w/ new tank and in tank pump
New pedal set from Clayton Machine works
New TKO 5 speed transmission
All new glass and tint

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Posted this before, but it's that time of year, plus i just got her out of storage. '78 Trans Am

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Thats what I keep saying about the Camaro. If they would do what they've done to the Challenger the last 10 years and kept the styling similar to that original muscle car look, then I'd expect Chevy wouldn't be thinking about canceling it.

While I have a 2017 Mustang, I'm kinda disappointed that they keep refreshing the look every few years. I again, love the Challenger and how it's evolved, but kept the same stylings and is selling better now than when it started.

BOING

I have a certain soft spot for disco T/A's; they really epitomize the times they were running around the streets of 'merica.

Agreed. Always loved that era of TA's. Smokey and the Bandit helped sales just a bit back in the day also. I was 10 I believe when the movie came out, and i was hooked on that car from the get go. Likely never sell mine.

Question for you car people. I have a 67 Camaro with a rebuilt ls engine and 4l60 in it. I had it built for my son and he doesn’t want it. My real dream car is a black or red 78 trans am or z28. Does anyone think I would be able to trade the 67 for the rubber bumper car?

ZR, I imagine that trade could be pulled off with someone with connections. What I can't imagine is that your son is not interested in the '67.

So your dream car is my car? Cool. I wouldn't trade it for a '67 Camaro, but i know plenty of people would. Value is much higher pending condition. I like the 67's but i'd rather have a '69 or a early split bumper Camaro.

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My Camaro is a survivor. It has had some body restoration done but not much. It was originally a 6 cylinder one wheel peel car that has had the interior done in vinyl and crushed velvet. I can see it in Tijuana being upholstered. When I bought it my son wanted nothing but an old car to drive. The wife wouldn’t listen when o told her they weren’t reliable to drive so I bought the car with the intention of putting a modern engine in it. The process took longer than planned so I gave home a truck. He likes the truck. He has no interest in a fast canned out loud Camaro that you really can’t insure for him till he is 25. He drives like my aunt fanny anyway. I like the car but I really want the rubber bumper Z28 or Trans Am.

Did some work on "Toxicity" my 97,000 mile 2011 Toxic Orange SRT8-392 . New Powestop Z-26 brakes, rotors and fluid. Added catchcan, changed sparkplugs, replaced hood seal, wired up detector power to the mirror. I love this car!!

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Can't remember if I've posted this here or not, but since May is coming up, it reminded me that a few years ago at the Indy Mecum car auction, I came across a car I wasn't expecting to see. A car that was born in my hometown of LaHarpe, IL. Population <1400.

For the last 20 or so years our town had been hosting the Fred Gibb Car Classic, where the then owner of the original #1 ZL1 Camaro would always bring it to show. Then a couple years went by without the car, and then it pops up here at the auction.

I was walking around and it was in their "special" car section and was taken back. I went to Facebook to let all my hometown friends know it was for sale, and everyone was heartbroken because we never knew if we'd see the car again. So I went back to the auction with my video camera to get any last shots I could.

Rumor was, Reggie Jackson purchased it on behalf of a friend. I never heard for certain if it was true or not, and then 2 years ago, at the same auction, I got to ask him myself.

We had a 15 minute + conversation about the ZL1 and the history of my tiny hometown. He knew all about it in regards to the cars connection to the town. It was awesome! My dad, who grew up watching Reggie was floored, but he couldn't hear what we were talking about because the PA system was too loud. Afterwards he asked me what Reggie and I were talking about for so long, and told him that he knows all about our hometown. Dad's response, "you're shittin' me?"

So Mr. October said that he wasn't the one who purchased it but knows who did, and see's it every year at some show up somewhere around where he lives I believe.

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I have some fun cars to share perfect for this thread, most past but some present.

First up 1970 Chevelle SS454, real deal 43k mile survivor car with build sheet, original paint and interior, original LS5 big block, Buckets and console, air conditioning, Tach and gauges, M22 4 speed, cowl hood, red/red, owned from 1987-1997. Visited the guy who bought it a few years ago, still looks the same with only a couple thousand miles put on since his purchase!

Second is a 1966 Chevelle SS396 convertible, also a genuine SS car, buckets and console, wood wheel with tilt column, power top, owned 1988-1997

Sold those 2 in 1997, before the car market went insane to help fund buying my house. Though it astonishes me to see these car values today, the house did well too so that eases the pain.

Third is a 1973 Nova SS350, buckets and console, tach and gauges. Owned 1988-1991

Also gone but not forgotten and not pictured is a 1965 Malibu SS327 convertible, 1966 Nova hardtop, 1970 Malibu hardtop and a 1965 Nova wagon. My dad still has my 1967 El Camino 396, 4 speed, which now has a 502.

Currently have a 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat, in colors paying tribute to my long lost ‘70. Also have a 2003 Silverado SS AWD, modified 6.0 with supercharger, cam and more goodies. That’s my pin hauler.
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Getting ready for the paint shop, but first to the garage for some new front end parts.
Most the trim's off. The grill's hanging on by a couple wire ties.
The Street/Track Mickeys arrived yesterday..

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A few pics of some of my muscle cars. Working from hope and helped me to I finish most of the things I need to do on the cars. My 70 Challenger rt in paint finally after 7 months. Plum Crazy purple. Frame off restoration. I am installing a 5 speed tko600 tremec to make her a better driver. 440 motor. More pics to follow once done. The Viper is a 14 and a Sunday driver only. A beast!!!

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i haven't posted for some time as i was trying to thin my collection out - but this virus has given me time to add to it - i will have to sell a few - here are some and i will post others when i get them out of the garage - now we have the lil red express and the midnite express. i got the bug for my daughter - although i am not sure she will like driving it as it's a semi automatic. she loves stick so i might sell it and get a different one.

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First post. New to the forum. Happy to have found the community.

My first car, owned it since I was 19.
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This thread seems a little light on Goats

Original 400 & drivetrain
4 wheel power disk brakes
Full on Hotchkiss suspension
Power windows & locks
Custom alarm and 300W stereo

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My Mustang is 50 years old today. Happy Birthday Mustang.

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Happy 50th !! you look good for your age

Yes it is. Was seriously considering a c8, but cant get past the European looks. It's going to be a great car,

Meh, I can get past the looks. I just want to see it perform since we no longer have the viper to dominate the tracks and American muscle is at a loss.

For 80 to 100 k, looks are important. And I think the z06 is more than holding its own

That is really cool!!!

Notchback Barracuda - very cool.