Adventure in Ohio? - Page 3624

steveb126 · 11-12-2012, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by alansz400

I figured you would like that. I didn't mention it only has 33000 miles on it.

Nice ride, I've been thinking about a convertible. The Goldwing almost qualifies as a convertible.

ruppster · 11-12-2012, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by alansz400

Well no gravel roads and no water crossings but a fun afternoon of slab with the top down, the V8 on the red line, the boys in the back seat smiling ear to ear and the wife in the front seat yelling slow down. We saw lots of bikes out today. Passed a group of sport bikes outside of Killbuck and another group in Danville...

Good looking 94.

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Originally Posted by Gonzo_Matt

You appear to have it made....no work, new everything on your WRR and a Mustang GT 'vert.....jerk...I used to have that car's twin in white....though mine looked much more girly for some reason and was a 4.6 instead of the old trusty 5 liter.......

I do white, it's in the same family as Alan's. I don't think it looks too girly. Funny how many mc guys are also car guys.

What lies beneath:

Wanna race?

It's faster than either of my mc's, but slower than a 'Busa. It should do mid-low 11s in the quarter next spring (about 600HP @ 4700lbs). Enough to get me kicked out, since there's no cage.

Gonzo_Matt · 11-12-2012, 04:53 AM

Nice lightning! I love those things. Fast trucks are great, I miss my old Cummins rocket ship that would embarrass most "fast" cars between lights.

I've had a few low 11 second fox bodies, a worked over Merkur XR4Ti (german version of the SVO turbo 4 cyl), and right now we are (slowly) building my wife a 65 mustang coupe with an explorer sourced 5.0 (same heads and intake ford sells as GT-40 pieces), a TKO T-5, 4 wheel discs, and a 8.8 rear with Currie guts. It's going to be a vintage road course clone instead of a straight line car and hopefully an auto-x runner.

Day1:

What it sorta looks like now, I had a hell of a time getting the wheels for the look I wanted, 68 Cobra factory steelies.

The next project I have cooking in my head is a 32 ford highboy .......

ruppster · 11-12-2012, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo_Matt

Nice lightning! I love those things. Fast trucks are great, I miss my old Cummins rocket ship that would embarrass most "fast" cars between lights...

The next project I have cooking in my head is a 32 ford highboy .......

Thanks! Nice Westy in the background. I used to play around with Subarus quite a bit, thought a 2.2L conversion would be nice.

Rod parts are pretty easy to find these days if you don't mind repro parts. I've considered building a T bucket myself.

alansz400 · 11-12-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MeefZah

When did you get that?

It was my moms. She bought it in 2001 with 28000 miles on it, built a garage to keep it in and didnt drive it much. I would drive it a couple times a year when she was on vacations away from home until the old lady next door started telling mom I was driveing it. Mom told Kyle he could have it when she passed away but it doesn't seem like the right car for a 16 year old boys first car.
Matt I bought a real nice 1965 with a 6 cyl. a few years ago for a $1000.00. It was white and real clean inside and out. I played with it for a summer and sold it in the fall for $3000.00. If it would have had a V8 I would have kept it. Fun little car to bang around in and got lots of looks but the little 6 was lame for a sports car.
Ruppster, nice looking truck.

ScienceOfDirt · 11-12-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ruppster

What lies beneath:

Wanna race?

It's faster than either of my mc's, but slower than a 'Busa. It should do mid-low 11s in the quarter next spring (about 600HP @ 4700lbs). Enough to get me kicked out, since there's no cage.

Nice. I've got a 94 lightning, but sadly it only runs 13s. It's a lot of fun on the street, and a great tow vehicle.

Gonzo_Matt · 11-12-2012, 08:17 AM

I traded a boat I had nothing in straight across for our '65, 90k original miles and had been in a barn since 1980. I drove it around a bit before i decided the brakes were too shitty and the C4 wasn't shifting too well.....It got pushed to the back of the garage until after the house is done.

That convertible is waaaay to nice for a 16 year old......however, I had two 5.0's in high school and I'm still here....

This was the newer one, 347 stroker in this one, ran a 11.26 on the shittiest slicks ever and 3.73 gears. I was 17 and my mom took this picture in front of their house.....

my 98 GT vert.

and two more stupid toys...

MeefZah · 11-12-2012, 08:44 AM

I have a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander with a dent on the roof.

2.5L 4 cyl.

AWD, bitches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gonzo_Matt · 11-12-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MeefZah

I have a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander with a dent on the roof.

2.5L 4 cyl.

AWD, bitches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I dig your vehicle. Krista is going to need a new vehicle in the spring and the outlander is now on the list...

alansz400 · 11-12-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo_Matt

I dig your vehicle. Krista is going to need a new vehicle in the spring and the outlander is now on the list...

We spent most of saturday car shopping for Terri a new or used car. I had no idea what we wanted to buy or what was even out there. Ended up with this http://mmgauto.com/new-inventory/19XFB2F58CE104430 picking it up tonight. Shes real happy to have a new car since she has drove junk cars for the last 10 years. I havent had a car payment in 15 years so I am not as happy.

steveb126 · 11-12-2012, 09:54 AM

68 Mustang. Summer of 77.

swingset · 11-12-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by steveb126

68 Mustang. Summer of 77.

You were great as Kelso on That 70's Show!

dox · 11-12-2012, 10:17 AM

Size isn't everything

Not much fun at a drag strip, but perfect for SE Ohio roads.

steveb126 · 11-12-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by swingset

You were great as Kelso on That 70's Show!

I get that a lot on pics from that era.

Gonzo_Matt · 11-12-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by alansz400

We spent most of saturday car shopping for Terri a new or used car. I had no idea what we wanted to buy or what was even out there. Ended up with this http://mmgauto.com/new-inventory/19XFB2F58CE104430 picking it up tonight. Shes real happy to have a new car since she has drove junk cars for the last 10 years. I havent had a car payment in 15 years so I am not as happy.

Link just went to their site. What is it? Inquiring minds are rained in and what to know.

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Originally Posted by dox

Size isn't everything

Not much fun at a drag strip, but perfect for SE Ohio roads.

I got to take a few hot laps in a warmed over one of those at mid Ohio several years ago. It was a hoot.

11-12-2012, 04:53 AM	#54348
Gonzo_Matt Random Hero Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Sparta, Ohio Oddometer: 1,617	Nice lightning! I love those things. Fast trucks are great, I miss my old Cummins rocket ship that would embarrass most "fast" cars between lights. I've had a few low 11 second fox bodies, a worked over Merkur XR4Ti (german version of the SVO turbo 4 cyl), and right now we are (slowly) building my wife a 65 mustang coupe with an explorer sourced 5.0 (same heads and intake ford sells as GT-40 pieces), a TKO T-5, 4 wheel discs, and a 8.8 rear with Currie guts. It's going to be a vintage road course clone instead of a straight line car and hopefully an auto-x runner. Day1: What it sorta looks like now, I had a hell of a time getting the wheels for the look I wanted, 68 Cobra factory steelies. The next project I have cooking in my head is a 32 ford highboy ....... __________________ Never turn your back on Fear. It should always be in front of you, like a thing that might have to be killed.

11-12-2012, 08:17 AM	#54352
Gonzo_Matt Random Hero Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Sparta, Ohio Oddometer: 1,617	I traded a boat I had nothing in straight across for our '65, 90k original miles and had been in a barn since 1980. I drove it around a bit before i decided the brakes were too shitty and the C4 wasn't shifting too well.....It got pushed to the back of the garage until after the house is done. That convertible is waaaay to nice for a 16 year old......however, I had two 5.0's in high school and I'm still here.... This was the newer one, 347 stroker in this one, ran a 11.26 on the shittiest slicks ever and 3.73 gears. I was 17 and my mom took this picture in front of their house..... my 98 GT vert. and two more stupid toys... __________________ Never turn your back on Fear. It should always be in front of you, like a thing that might have to be killed.

11-12-2012, 08:44 AM	#54353
MeefZah Curmudgeonly Joined: Nov 2003 Location: New Philadelphia, OH Oddometer: 8,804	I have a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander with a dent on the roof. 2.5L 4 cyl. AWD, bitches!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Go forth, wander aimlessly, explore, have adventures and shit...

11-12-2012, 09:54 AM	#54356
steveb126 Adventurer Anonymous Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Gerstenslagers Oddometer: 685	68 Mustang. Summer of 77. __________________ I may not be much, but I'm all I think about. Wee & Wingabago Wanderings

11-12-2012, 10:17 AM	#54358
dox How much for the ape? Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Athens, OH Oddometer: 2,599	Size isn't everything Not much fun at a drag strip, but perfect for SE Ohio roads. __________________ ║▌║█║▌│║▌║▌█

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