Automotive Enthusiasts? (lots of Pics)

[Speed JUnkyz]

Anyone out here interested in cars, trucks, and bikes?

What do you drive? Any mods?

Im building a 93 civic coupe....well more like restoring it right now lol Mods will happen later in life.


here are some updated shots. The original condition was just horrendous...I completely redid the interior. It used to be DX grey but now I have EX dark grey. Completely detailed the interior and practically have it looking like new.






Before interior shots. Exterior looks very similar lol Its coming along slower than the interior though.

Pretty nasty huh? haha

 

[Speed JUnkyz]

Oh and here i before and afters of that nasty stain....He looked like someone either threw up or crap themselves lol.... yes gloves were worn lol

 

[GFruge]

I'll contribute. Been having this car for about 7-1/2 years. Plenty of money sunk into this one. 1966 Chevy Caprice, purchased from the original owner.

Engine: 396 Big Block (numbers match) approx. 450 hp
Tranny: 700R4 overdrive (Powerglide in storage)
Rearend: 3.73 gear ratio (3.08 gears in storage)
Fuel delivery system: Throttle body (fuel injection)
Exhaust: 3" Front to back w/ only mufflers


1.


2.


3.


4.


5.

 

[Speed JUnkyz]

very nice....numbers matching is a huge plus....we are working on a 67 chevelle that has all the numbers matching.... you mostly just showing it? or have you dabbed a little at the strip

 

[GFruge]

I work offshore in the Gulf of Mexico with a rotation of 14 days offshore and 14 days at home. This past time at home, I took it to get a movie and some ice cream with my wife. It hardly gets driven, just sits in the garage all pretty.

Never put it on the strip and don't think I ever will. I like to tear people up on the street from time to time, but that's about it.

I think that when I take it out from time to time, instead of driving it all the time, less people see it this way and more people appreciate it when I do take it out. I'm always getting thumbs up or people stopping to ask questions. Otherwise, it would be like, "oh it's him again."

 

[Speed JUnkyz]

yeah I hear ya.....what do you use to protect the coat?

 

[misskrys]

I LOVE cars! it's my main photography subject. I have a '68 Beetle that my dad and I restored(ish). she's now The Black Rose, and I've had her for almost 5 years =)

1600cc engine, new 4-speed tranny (less than 4k miles on it). it's my goal one day to put a porsche engine in it. :mrgreen:

before (bought for $800):

after:

then we had to get new tires for it, but new whitewalls are expensive.
currently (in front of Morro Rock):

 

[GFruge]

Slug-a-bug!!!

Nice looking VW. I favor the whitewalls more than the all black around the wheel area.

Just to critique the photo a little, it would have been 100% different if you would have been looking off in the other direction.

Nevertheless, good looking car.

 

[Scatterbrained]

The current project. I wish I had some more pics but I only focused on the rust before moving the car into the garage.

 

[GFruge]

What exactly is this? Looks like either a Porsche or Jaguar. What year?

 

[Scatterbrained]

71 volvo 1800e. This will be my third one, and this one is far worse off than any other that I've built. I've basically got to replace all the lower bodywork and floorpans, as well as one of the frame rails.

 

[GFruge]

Interesting car. Not something you see everyday, which makes it unique. I didn't know volvo made cars back then. I can only remember my aunt having an older 80's model grocery getter.

When you finish the rebuild, I'll challenge you to a 1/4 mile race? Probably wouldn't be fair, but just thought I'd offer.

 

[Scatterbrained]

Interesting car. Not something you see everyday, which makes it unique. I didn't know volvo made cars back then. I can only remember my aunt having an older 80's model grocery getter.

When you finish the rebuild, I'll challenge you to a 1/4 mile race? Probably wouldn't be fair, but just thought I'd offer.

They started making cars in the 20s, and importing them in the 50s.
Sure, if we can follow it up with a few laps around Barber or Road Atlanta.

 

[Willl]

That 1800E actually looks to be in pretty good shape compared to some I've seen around.

 

[misskrys]

that's a sweet lookin' volvo! I always love cars with fins =)

gerald - I agree with you 100% on everything. I was devastated when we had to put new tires on it. but, alas, radials > bi-plys, even if they are blackwalls. and the shot was totally candid, my friend took it. I was distracted... lol