Show us your “classic” car [Archive]

Business_Casual

01-20-22, 06:10

In response to the barn find thread, show us your classic car. I drove F100s, F150s, C10s, LTDs, Chevettes, and this beauty, a 1973 Buick Centurion convertible with a 455 CID four-barrel.

https://i.ibb.co/zQ3K6Jf/3-AA58493-C96-F-4-C1-E-A801-5-C19741-C734-A.jpg

Alex V

01-20-22, 07:40

Technically it's a classic since it's 20, almost 21 years old.

http://i.imgur.com/BUCk1CS.jpg (https://imgur.com/BUCk1CS)

Business_Casual

01-20-22, 08:00

Cragar Supersports? Love it!

utahjeepr

01-20-22, 08:20

Not gonna fit most folks taste but...

http://www.m715zone.com/vb/pages/galleries/mempics/utahjeeper/utahjeeper.html

Alex V

01-20-22, 08:44

Cragar Supersports? Love it!

Weld ProStar

czgunner

01-20-22, 10:47

Not gonna fit most folks taste but...

http://www.m715zone.com/vb/pages/galleries/mempics/utahjeeper/utahjeeper.htmlI love the military trucks.
I had a '74 Duster in high school.

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Business_Casual

01-20-22, 10:59

I love the military trucks.
I had a '74 Duster in high school.

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Slant six or 318?

czgunner

01-20-22, 11:01

Slant six or 318?

318 and I put those stupid full length headers on. LOL

mRad

01-20-22, 11:13

Technically it's a classic since it's 20, almost 21 years old.

http://i.imgur.com/BUCk1CS.jpg (https://imgur.com/BUCk1CS)

My parents have an ‘02. I drove it in school and it sits there with 12,000 miles in it still.

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mRad

01-20-22, 11:14

I love the military trucks.
I had a '74 Duster in high school.

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I had the Dodge counterpart, Hemi orange 340.

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Alex V

01-20-22, 11:17

My parents have an ‘02. I drove it in school and it sits there with 12,000 miles in it still.

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Thanks for making me feel old... I drove this car off the lot brand new. Only thing left original is the body and some of the interior lol.

RUTGERS95

01-20-22, 11:45

my 'Lisa"

TriggerFish

01-20-22, 11:49

My ‘’67 Firebird 400 - 4-speed - 1967-1971
https://i.imgur.com/dZTCv6L.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/cOKWnTQ.jpg

mRad

01-20-22, 11:51

Thanks for making me feel old... I drove this car off the lot brand new. Only thing left original is the body and some of the interior lol.

Haha didn’t mean to make you feel old. They got that one when I was 17 in 2001, brand new 2002 WS6, black on black. It’s completely stock. I had a lot of fun in that car.

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john armond

01-20-22, 12:00

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Black_Sheep

01-20-22, 12:37

I’ve owned this one since ’82
https://i.imgur.com/tp8ffTQ.jpeg

This one belonged to my brother who passed in 2010. I built it as a tribute to him, finishing it up in late 2019.
https://i.imgur.com/poHSn8T.jpg

hotrodder636

01-20-22, 12:48

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My 1956 Chevy from my Grandpa. I took ownership in 2015.

Business_Casual

01-20-22, 13:23

318 and I put those stupid full length headers on. LOL

Ran lean and wouldn’t idle or overheated?

czgunner

01-20-22, 13:38

Ran lean and wouldn’t idle or overheated?No, it ran awesome. The headers dragged on everything because they went under the k frame. I had a Thermoquad on a 340 intake.

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The_War_Wagon

01-20-22, 13:41

It's a truck at the moment - '92 Ramcharger because I do wheel it in my 4wd club.

https://i.ibb.co/bPSYd78/OLYMPUS-DIGITAL-CAMERA.jpg in front of my DD Commander.

my old man in retirement car will be one of these in some form or flavor. '64 Mercury Parklane convertible.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/db/bc/f8/dbbcf81d52780e76cafe9b58d3a239c9.jpg

mRad

01-20-22, 21:05

Reminds me of the old Fury Sports. I’d love an old Fury with a 440 HP in it to roll around in in my old age.

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SteyrAUG

01-20-22, 21:51

https://i.imgur.com/dZk4cE5.jpg

RUTGERS95

01-20-22, 22:53

https://i.imgur.com/dZk4cE5.jpg

I knew I liked you

Business_Casual

01-21-22, 13:23

Is that C3 a L-82 350 with a TH400 or stick? Nice.

SteyrAUG

01-21-22, 18:12

Is that C3 a L-82 350 with a TH400 or stick? Nice.

350, 1980 date.

AndyLate

01-21-22, 20:22

I have a '48 CJ2, but its a good way from being a driver right now.

Andy

Sam

01-21-22, 20:23

https://i.imgur.com/UNWSrkf.jpg

RUTGERS95

01-22-22, 12:45

350, 1980 date.

need more pics!

OLIAR15

01-22-22, 16:28

That was 20 years ago, Porsche 911 turbo (930), the widow maker

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220122/5561736332067930468bb9ffd3f65bc9.jpg

Business_Casual

01-22-22, 17:36

Lift throttle oversteer champion!

SteyrAUG

01-22-22, 22:21

need more pics!

It's winter in Iowa so they are gonna be pretty boring garage pictures.

Averageman

01-23-22, 04:21

I am just not built for a "Classic Car", and yes, I love automobiles.
I would worry every time I parked it and walked away.

I had a nice Mustang GT and went in to the bookstore, it looked like someone drug a stroller down the side of it when I came back out.

militarymoron

01-23-22, 10:17

Love the 'Vettes especially the C3's, since I grew up in the 70's. My C8 isn't old enough to be a classic, but it's amazing how far GM has come with it.

double-d

01-23-22, 11:30

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Well, if that early 2000 Firebird is considered classic............ I assume this 630 RWHP '03 Mustang Cobra of mine does as well (though I do not consider it a classic).

https://i.imgur.com/ZJVzK3o.jpg?3

https://i.imgur.com/TKuF7BQ.jpg?1

My classics include a pair of '51 shoebox Fords (Victoria and Tudor Deluxe, both two door sedan flathead V8 cars)

https://i.imgur.com/F7YIPHh.jpg?1

and this second owner (me) 1970 Porsche 911E I brought into the US back in the early eighties

https://i.imgur.com/8Et9snL.jpg?1

RUTGERS95

01-23-22, 11:32

a few more of 'Lisa'

john armond

01-23-22, 11:41

a few more of 'Lisa'

Love a chrome bumper. My C3 is a 77, rubber front/rear. I live vicariously through the chrome on my 54 C1 and 64 C2.

Alex V

01-23-22, 17:16

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Well, if that early 2000 Firebird is considered classic............ I assume this 630 RWHP '03 Mustang Cobra of mine does as well (though I do not consider it a classic).

For the purposes of registration some states consider 20 years as “Classic” 2001 TA in 2022 counts.

ccosby

01-23-22, 18:26

I mean its an antique at this point so its a "classic" right?

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/CGHe87.jpg

My 96 Honda Acty awd mid engine 5 speed right hand drive "beast". Its just a fun toy to drive at a massive like 38 hp lol. It will do 55 to 60 without issue other than taking a little bit to get there, I've gotten it to like 78 but that was pretty sketchy.

john armond

01-23-22, 18:46

For the purposes of registration some states consider 20 years as “Classic” 2001 TA in 2022 counts.

In NC at 25 it’s no emissions inspection. 35 is no inspection at all. If you can register it as an antique auto they only charge taxes based on a valuation of $500. My classics end up costing about $47.50 per year for plates ($45 for AA plate as opposed to the usual $35 one) and taxes.

SteyrAUG

01-23-22, 18:52

a few more of 'Lisa'

What year is that? How well does the convertible top keep rain out? My t tops are like being in a leaky submarine when it rains.

john armond

01-23-22, 18:57

What year is that? How well does the convertible top keep rain out? My t tops are like being in a leaky submarine when it rains.

Have you changed to new weatherstripping? That might help. My C3 tops don’t leak, but the passenger window gears need to be replaced so it rolls all the way up. I did buy a NIB a vintage set of vinyl foldable T-Tops and an original style removable rear window that I can’t wait to install.

D.O.A.F.S.

01-23-22, 19:17

My 1970 Torino

RUTGERS95

01-23-22, 20:58

What year is that? How well does the convertible top keep rain out? My t tops are like being in a leaky submarine when it rains.

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I have a new convertible top on it and I have the hard top. about 85% is still original and she doesn't leak but the windows don't align fully (go up and seal shut) with the convertible is up with a slight opening but it's manageable.

For you T tops, I'd replace the stripping, have you tried that.

RUTGERS95

01-23-22, 20:59

some real nice cars here gents!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SteyrAUG

01-23-22, 23:13

69
I have a new convertible top on it and I have the hard top. about 85% is still original and she doesn't leak but the windows don't align fully (go up and seal shut) with the convertible is up with a slight opening but it's manageable.

For you T tops, I'd replace the stripping, have you tried that.

That's almost the perfect corvette. Yeah, I know I need new stripping.

Alex V

01-24-22, 10:56

In NC at 25 it’s no emissions inspection. 35 is no inspection at all. If you can register it as an antique auto they only charge taxes based on a valuation of $500. My classics end up costing about $47.50 per year for plates ($45 for AA plate as opposed to the usual $35 one) and taxes.

I'm not sure that's true; it's 20 years = o emotion inspection in NC. My 2001 had it's first NC inspection last May.

Staring Dec 1 2019 it's 20 years old. Plus, not every county in NC even requires emissions testing. Only 22 of the 100 counties require emissions testing.

https://deq.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2019/11/21/release-emissions-inspections-exempt-20-year-old-vehicles-starting

john armond

01-25-22, 09:18

I'm not sure that's true; it's 20 years = o emotion inspection in NC. My 2001 had it's first NC inspection last May.

Staring Dec 1 2019 it's 20 years old. Plus, not every county in NC even requires emissions testing. Only 22 of the 100 counties require emissions testing.

https://deq.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2019/11/21/release-emissions-inspections-exempt-20-year-old-vehicles-starting

They apparently changed the law in 19 then. Used to be 25 no emissions. This was back when more counties required emissions though. Every year I register my 54, 64, and 77 Vettes (and previously a 76 Benz) for the past probably decade there is no inspection at all. We have houses in two counties and register all our cars in the non-emissions one, and that may be why I didn’t notice the change in law. We did that after finding out Raleigh charged an extra $30 fee per vehicle for the privilege of having a car registered within the city limits. I think we had eight cars at the time, six Corvettes and our two DDs.

john armond

01-25-22, 09:18

Forum induced double tap.

Alex V

01-25-22, 10:35

They apparently changed the law in 19 then. Used to be 25 no emissions. This was back when more counties required emissions though. Every year I register my 54, 64, and 77 Vettes (and previously a 76 Benz) for the past probably decade there is no inspection at all. We have houses in two counties and register all our cars in the non-emissions one, and that may be why I didn’t notice the change in law. We did that after finding out Raleigh charged an extra $30 fee per vehicle for the privilege of having a car registered within the city limits. I think we had eight cars at the time, six Corvettes and our two DDs.

Yup. We only moved in May 2019 and I didn't bring my TA down till Dec 2019 so I didn't know it before the change.

Wake Co also charges more property tax on the car which is why we drove around with NJ plates until be bought a house outside of Wake Co. LOL