hot rods, muscle cars, customs...

[Niku Driver HC]

My dad had a couple Monte Carlos back in the day.

Lucky sod, that's quite cool. What sort of Monties did your dad own, if you don't mind me asking?

Also, that "Popular Cars" SS is beautifully understated-looking. Simple modifications can go a long way...

 

[Adamgp]

Nice 80's collection. Even if the U.S. flag is being displayed incorrectly. (Union (stars) should be on the left)

 

[Cano]

My dad had a couple Monte Carlos back in the day.

Duuuuuuude your dad's Monte Carlos looked incredible, perfect stance and wheels 👍

Sorry, teacher! I turned in my assignment incomplete.

There were no street hemis in 1964!

 

[Heldenzeit]

Lucky sod, that's quite cool. What sort of Monties did your dad own, if you don't mind me asking?

Also, that "Popular Cars" SS is beautifully understated-looking. Simple modifications can go a long way...

He had this red car plus a black 80's aero coupe. I can't seem to find any pictures of that unfortunately. The car in the magazine article is the same as the color picture I posted.

 

[Slash]

Love that Ventura. Wish I had pics of the one my dad had. His had a 283 in it that in his words "screamed like a son of a bitch".

They didn't put 283's in Venturas. Heheheheheh.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

He had this red car plus a black 80's aero coupe. I can't seem to find any pictures of that unfortunately. The car in the magazine article is the same as the color picture I posted.

Ah, that's a shame, but thanks for clueing me on that nonetheless. Also, I did eventually realize that the red Montie is the same car of the magazine, based on the rims (which are awesome, by the by, being 'Vette rims) alone.

But wait, your dad IS the owner of that red Montie?

 

[Heldenzeit]

But wait, your dad IS the owner of that red Montie?

Yes. Or he was. The car was sold in the 90s after I was born. He purchased it new in 85.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Yes. Or he was. The car was sold in the 90s after I was born. He purchased it new in 85.

Oh snap.

Well, you are indeed a lucky sod, pity that your dad had to ditch the car after your birth, but he (and you) should be proud. He made one heck of a good-looking Montie. 👍

 

[Heldenzeit]

Oh snap.

Well, you are indeed a lucky sod, pity that your dad had to ditch the car after your birth, but he (and you) should be proud. He made one heck of a good-looking Montie. 👍

Haha, no worries. He has certainly made up for it since.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Holy raised Chevy, Batman! That's one mad Bel-Air (?) right there.

Hardly subtle compared to the Montie, but nothing wrong with that, sometimes all you want is pure muscle...

 

[Heldenzeit]

Haha thanks. It started life as a 6 cyl 150 trim car. Pretty basic. It's been in Hot Rod Magazine too.

http://www.hotrod.com/cars/featured/hrdp-1008-randy-mannings-1955-chevy-gasser-wagon/

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Haha, an "old porno mag under the shag carpeting", that's great.

But I guess all of this is to be expected when you have a hot-rod dad in the family, huh? He seems to be that sort of guy wh loves to get busy with all sorts of car projects...

Also, dat 427 is a monster of an engine block.

 

[Heldenzeit]

His next project is a 70-71 Z28 Camaro for my step-mother to drive. Mild small block, AC, nice interior/paint. Hopefully I'll have pics of that soon too.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

His next project is a 70-71 Z28 Camaro for my step-mother to drive. Mild small block, AC, nice interior/paint. Hopefully I'll have pics of that soon too.

Please do, I'm sure people would enjoy seeing a less-wild build for a change. As I said, nothing wrong with going wild, but sometimes less is also better. And I hope that the project will go as smoothly as possible.

May I ask, could you also show me those pics when you can?

 

[Heldenzeit]

I'll post them up once the build starts. I can't seem to find a pic of the car how it sits currently.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

That's okay, take your time. Just be sure to post them when you get the chance.

 

[luckymotion]

Cadillac Fleetwood 1975

 

[mustang fanatic]

Really dig this Mustang. The color is absolutely perfect.

 

[Cano]

Haha, no worries. He has certainly made up for it since.

Each time I see your dad's car I giggle like a plaid-skirted school girl. That thing is incredible.

 

[Slash]

Really dig this Mustang. The color is absolutely perfect.

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That color is a factory color and really pops in the light.

 

[Spacegoat]

Haha, no worries. He has certainly made up for it since.

Tell your dad he's awesome. That is freakin gorgeous, love it. 👍

 

[Cowboy]

 

[TexRex]

I want to post a REO...anyone fancy an American Cars thread? You know, for the American cars that aren't hot rods, muscle cars or customs and are neither tastefully nor questionably modified, are neither sexy nor mean with headlights that aren't cool or rear ends that aren't the best, neither just plain ugly nor ugly but appealing...and that aren't flying through the air?

 

[CyborgGT]

Not sure what "REO" means... but what does that leave? SRT-4s/Cobalt SSs/Ford STs? Fieros? Bro trucks? Muscle cars are all America really does. Our heritage kinda sucks, and I think our closed-mindedness has been what's kept us from creating sports cars that can honestly hold up against them foreigners.

Personally, I always thought "imports" was a bad name for a thread, considering how global our membership is. There should be threads for 'the Americas', 'Europe/Australia', and 'Asia'... but we've come too far already.

 

[TexRex]

Not sure what "REO" means...

Well, here's a 1931 REO Royale...

...but they also made the Speed Wagon, which lent its name to a band of note.

but what does that leave?

Anything American, it doesn't have to be modified at all, and can even be a vehicle on Chrysler's K platform, of which I know at least one user on these forums is fond of.

The REO above certainly isn't a hot rod, nor is it modified in any way discernible, but it's purely American.

 

[RocZX]

 

[TexRex]

That intake though.

 

[AnthonyD1993]

 

[Sage Ages]

 

[NISM0_SKYLINE]

I stumble across this rarity on Saturday.