Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by JD001

Rather ironic that 'chameleon' colours were discounted on 'Black' Friday!!

Most of the vinyls were discounted... just chameleon vinyls had more discount lol

[JD001]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I've seen a couple of the 308 "conversions" that were done very well. The owners were smart enough to beef up the engine, or used the V6 version of the Fiero as a base.

Never cared much for the F40 ones though. They were like 3/4 size and awkward.

The Stinger ones were particularly nice. Again, as @Tcoat says, obvious it isn't a true 308, but I wouldn't kick it out of the garage.

It's like wearing a fake label.. or a fake fancy watch.. why would you?

[Tcoat]

Who the hell bought a 2000GT for a million?
There are very special version/concours level ones selling for almost half that.
Still not cheap but not a million either.


https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/a...-2000gt/566020


https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-toyota-2000-gt/

[JD001]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Who the hell bought a 2000GT for a million?
There are very special version/concours level ones selling for almost half that.
Still not cheap but not a million either.


https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/a...-2000gt/566020


https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-toyota-2000-gt/

Perhaps it was a rather special "fake" GT200000...

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I've seen a couple of the 308 "conversions" that were done very well. The owners were smart enough to beef up the engine, or used the V6 version of the Fiero as a base.

Never cared much for the F40 ones though. They were like 3/4 size and awkward.

The Stinger ones were particularly nice. Again, as @Tcoat says, obvious it isn't a true 308, but I wouldn't kick it out of the garage.

I can't even stand when people clone actual cars to higher models (there are more Chevelle SS on the road now than they built) so throwing even a good kit on does not impress me and would not let it in my garage to start with.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by JD001

You're sounding rather enamoured (read: annoyed) by this local anomaly. I hope the Lava wasn't a response to get "even" with the unbalanced attraction that your local faker is garnering..

Nah. Just find it hilarious actually.
Half the people around my area think Scion is some exotic or a special version of Porsche but at least I laugh and correct them when they say something that dumb.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I can't even stand when people clone actual cars to higher models (there are more Chevelle SS on the road now than they built) so throwing even a good kit on does not impress me and would not let it in my garage to start with.

I struggle with re-shelled mk 1 mini Coopers. Minis rot, when it becomes uneconomical to restore we get re-shelling.. new shells are manufactured by the British Motor Heritage, a legitimate business. The question is whether a re-shelled car using the original VIN is still the original car?? The same applies to MGBs and the old Lotus Elans using a new chassis..

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I can't even stand when people clone actual cars to higher models (there are more Chevelle SS on the road now than they built) so throwing even a good kit on does not impress me and would not let it in my garage to start with.

I'm with you on that particular habit. Not much into "tribute cars". @JD001 Same goes for taking a 60% wrecked car and restoring it to "like new". It really isn't, it actually is new, even if built from new-old stock.

I consider the kit route a different thing all together though. More like building a hot rod, if done right.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by JD001

It's like wearing a fake label.. or a fake fancy watch.. why would you?

I don't look at it that way, as I said, more like building a hot rod. Of course, I wouldn't label it Ferrari either.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I'm with you on that particular habit. Not much into "tribute cars". @JD001 Same goes for taking a 60% wrecked car and restoring it to "like new". It really isn't, it actually is new, even if built from new-old stock.

I consider the kit route a different thing all together though. More like building a hot rod, if done right.

The done right part is what can be lacking. My biggest beef is when they badge it as what the kit body shape is.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Welp, I have to venture out in the snow today. Need fresh groceries. Forgot milk the other day. I guess that means I have to get out of my jams.

Can I drive in snow with fuel injection?

Time to get a "kit" for your lawn tractor -


humfrz

[Cole]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Hey, I raised 3 kids and they turned out fine, despite MomHawk not letting me help with laundry in 30+ years.

The secret is to turn her things pink the first time you help with no visible means of having made it happen. No idea how I managed to do it, I credit divine intervention.

Just thinking that her comments of "man-child" about me are maybe not so much endearing as her being brutally honest!

He's doing well, and the kids are great, so it's all good!

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by echo419

orly?

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...=137884&page=3

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Cole

Just thinking that her comments of "man-child" about me are maybe not so much endearing as her being brutally honest!

He's doing well, and the kids are great, so it's all good!

You lost me there.

Who is "her" and who is "he's"?




humfrz