Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS] - Page 4325 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

NoHaveMSG · 09-13-2019, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nevermore

Again, buying finished would be ideal, but the cars I like don't exactly have a market. I'm lucky to just find them, let alone them already be restored. I could settle and buy something more readily available, but every time I try to convince myself of that it doesn't seem worth the money because the cars that are available are not what I want.

You do you man. It is not going to be cheap but it sounds like you are aware of that. I love the Sunny pickups. They are like mullet Skylines.

I personally could never restore or own anything nice. The desire to drive it would be too overpowering.

Nevermore · 09-13-2019, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

The desire to drive it would be too overpowering.

Haha I doubt I'll be able to resist, but the goal isn't to make a garage queen. I'm hoping to have a really nice driver that I can take out whenever I want. Maybe commute to work in it occasionally. The main reason I want to restomod is so I can have what is basically a brand new old car.

Sapphireho · 09-13-2019, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Nevermore

Haha I doubt I'll be able to resist, but the goal isn't to make a garage queen. I'm hoping to have a really nice driver that I can take out whenever I want. Maybe commute to work in it occasionally. The main reason I want to restomod is so I can have what is basically a brand new old car.

I new a guy that did a '69 Chevelle with one of these frames with the multilink independent rear end with an LS and 6 speed. Drove like a modern Corvette. Super cool.

https://www.artmorrison.com/chevelle.php

NoHaveMSG · 09-13-2019, 12:27 PM

I am not a fan of either generation of these Fords but I really like what people are doing by taking old F100 bodies and putting them on crown vic frames with running gear. Would be a great parts getter.

Clutch Dog · 09-13-2019, 12:37 PM

Was instagramming the other side of the 86 family late last night and a buncha kids on my page are going nuts over me ceramic coating the header and install process and I accidently started talking about anti drone Helmholz chambers and one guy said "did you just become my new best friend"

and Im like..... no... I didnt

I should charge for knowledge, but I would be sharking them because I know next to nothing. 13 years of modifying and I admit I still know nothing compared to guys like Sean Hyland or Dave Lemon ( rotary expert, mazdatrix)

I even had to break down how algebra works when converting 22 Ft-lbs to Inch-lbs.....

and the kid owns an frs? do they not teach math anymore?

Clutch Dog · 09-13-2019, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I am not a fan of either generation of these Fords but I really like what people are doing by taking old F100 bodies and putting them on crown vic frames with running gear. Would be a great parts getter.

its actually something I want to do with my Saab. it sits on a trailblazer GMT360 platform which is fully framed with 5.3 pre DOD motor and 4l60,
I figure I could look at an old square body and drop it on the frame and instantly have modern A/C traction control. 12 bolt rear with G90 locker and Id even try to put the Big cushy seats in it.

Nevermore · 09-13-2019, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I new a guy that did a '69 Chevelle with one of these frames with the multilink independent rear end with an LS and 6 speed. Drove like a modern Corvette. Super cool.

https://www.artmorrison.com/chevelle.php

Yeah, basically my idea. I want a modern car that is only old in how it looks. My favorite, albeit craziest idea, is to basically stuff all of the underpinnings (and even part of the interior) from a new Miata under the body of an old RX-2/3/4. If anyone watches B is for Build, basically what they did when they stuffed an M5 into a 240Z, but only slightly less crazy.

Clutch Dog · 09-13-2019, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nevermore

Yeah, basically my idea. I want a modern car that is only old in how it looks. My favorite, albeit craziest idea, is to basically stuff all of the underpinnings (and even part of the interior) from a new Miata under the body of an old RX-2/3/4. If anyone watches B is for Build, basically what they did when they stuffed an M5 into a 240Z, but only slightly less crazy.

I watched B is for BUild

the miata on an rx3 would be awesome

I wanted to mess with stuffing the NC miata stuff in an 190e cosworth....

Ultramaroon · 09-13-2019, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Clutch Dog

I should charge for knowledge, but I would be sharking them because I know next to nothing. 13 years of modifying and I admit I still know nothing compared to guys like Sean Hyland or Dave Lemon ( rotary expert, mazdatrix)

I even had to break down how algebra works when converting 22 Ft-lbs to Inch-lbs.....

and the kid owns an frs? do they not teach math anymore?

This forum is the only social media thing that I do. It took me a while to figure out that I was wrongly assuming others' level of related experience. I've become quite picky about diving into issues that people bring to the table.

NoHaveMSG · 09-13-2019, 08:21 PM

Working on the underside of my car after hitting a skunk yesterday…

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Clutch Dog · 09-13-2019, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

Working on the underside of my car after hitting a skunk yesterday…

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that stinks...

Sapphireho · 09-13-2019, 09:16 PM

Got the last piece of my car washing system. Holds 400 feet of hose, because it is a long way around my cars.

Tcoat · 09-13-2019, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Got the last piece of my car washing system. Holds 400 feet of hose, because it is a long way around my cars.

You really need to get some furniture if you expect us to come and visit.

Sapphireho · 09-13-2019, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

You really need to get some furniture if you expect us to come and visit.

I got a couple rooms done.

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