I've threatened the wife with getting some of those seeing as modern seat belts laws don't apply to me, at least not in certain vehicles.
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I've threatened the wife with getting some of those seeing as modern seat belts laws don't apply to me, at least not in certain vehicles.
Looks hilarious, but I'd love to have a go at it.
In all seriousness, does anyone know how big golf cart rims and tires are? Are they the same thing?
IIRC golf cart wheels start at 8" and go up from there. When I worked for Pacific Power Batteries in Everett and Monroe, WA the owner had me put lifts and customize a couple EZ-Go golf carts and I put 4" lifts and 14" wheels with some fairly aggressive atv tires on them. Also added audio packages and some other non functional goodies to make them more attractive to consumers. I sold a few of them for about double what he had invested in them including my labor hours.
People are truly stupid when it comes to impulse buying something based on the "wow factor".
Here ya go....I remember reading about it, but never used it. I always just rebuilt my engines. I actually enjoyed that and the tuning. How does the engine trade-in work? Maybe my old Stampede needs a new engine.
https://traxxas.com/articles/Traxxas-Engine-Replacement-Plan
https://traxxas.com/powerup
Looks hilarious, but I'd love to have a go at it.
I'd wager it would probably put a long-lasting grin on your face, at the least. You might even want to do it twice.
That's the damn truth, just look at those Jeeps driving around.
The golf cart people are crazy. About 15 years ago the beach town we frequent made provisions for golf cars to be road legal upto 45 mph. I've seen some golf carts there with asking price in the $20K range.
That's Jeep and SXS money.
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My 68 had a 2bbl 273 from the factory with a peg leg 7 1/4 rear with 2. Something gears. Blast on the highway. Didn’t last long behind a hot 360 lol.
I bet that change to a 360 was noticeable. Was it a modern Magnum engine or old LA? I have a C-body ('65 New Yorker) that has those highway gears, 2.73 or 2.91. With a stock 413 she gets around fine, and cruises at 75 with modern highway traffic with ease, but I imagine something in the 3.20-3.30 range would be a little more fun.
Just had one of these park up next to me while I was at the grocery, damn sharp looking machine.
The Jury is out for me , it reminds me of a cross between a M-3 and a Type - r. Way too busy with little design features thrown about everywhere.
Maybe I like the clean design of a 1970 Giulia too much!!!
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Can't get past the butt ugly front end with the updated kidneys on that Bimmer and Japanese styling can be hit or miss for me, tends to be a bit too"angular" for my liking. As for that Giuila, I don't think there's even a comparison.
But if I had to chose between the Bimmer, the Honda and the Alfa, well, all I can say is Belissimo!
...and I'd have this in the shed...
To touch back on that lightweight GT40 "...prices of all the iterations of the Ford GT seemed especially strong as well, topped by the red 1966 Ford GT40 MkII lightweight shown above that went for $12,375,000, as well as a 2006 Ford GT at $1,320,000."
$13,875,000 bought this Enzo...
... which is chump change compared to this '62 250 GTO that sold or $38,500,000.
Both purchased by Somali daycare owners.
... which is chump change compared to this '62 250 GTO that sold or $38,500,000.
Both purchased by Somali daycare owners.
I didn't see a price on this one, so I guess @Squatch will have to look at his receipt.
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"...a 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda convertible sold for $3.3 million."
This has to have been one of the most interesting rides at that auction.
https://www.mecum.com/lots/1163432/1974-rolls-royce-silver-shadow-pro-street/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/1163432/1974-rolls-royce-silver-shadow-pro-street/
And a current auction for @chili_pepper
Modified 1957 Alfa Romeo Giuletta Spider 5-Speed
https://www.hagerty.com/marketplace...1c7906fe532a902e1bcf6cdc28d7b3037d21b407b598f
Nice snorkel. Ready for water crossings!
I had completely forgotten about the tiny 7.25" rear end. I wonder if that's what my '65 Dart GT had in it? All I know was it would sing to me at highway speeds, as it was worn out. I wish MoPar had done it right with that car. While it had the 273 Commando (10.5:1 compression ratio, Carter AFB 4-bbl, dual point distributor), it was backed by a small 9.5" clutch and apparently the 7.25" (I researched it after reading your post, @Codfish), though I don't know what it had for gear ratio (there were three options, apparently).
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