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Totally unexpected
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Kind of like graveyard cars.. I hope he isn't as annoying as that guy though lol!
Nope a very down to earth likeable guy. No show boating just informative videos on the process which helps viewers but also sells his work.
Aces
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What are you running for power? A big kitty?
Aces
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Good reliable powerThey don’t make over the pavement power no moreto be more accurate big truck engines
So it’s a Cummins and torquey more than enough ! And smooth wow
scott craven
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Probably a $100K car these days.
Started in the dealership in the late '70s.....
Our used car Manager was a great guy and offered me all the wholesale cars I wanted.....
At one time had 8 vehicles in my parents back yard, all stock, the likes of Acadia's, Malibu's, Impala SS, Wildcat, many big blocks too
Lost count over the years, but well past 50 cars and trucks.....
Our used car Manager was a great guy and offered me all the wholesale cars I wanted.....
At one time had 8 vehicles in my parents back yard, all stock, the likes of Acadia's, Malibu's, Impala SS, Wildcat, many big blocks too
Lost count over the years, but well past 50 cars and trucks.....
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Doug
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One thing you should consider when owning a older car is collector plates. Both of our cars have collector plates as of this year.
Over the past years, I just insured the cars for 6 months and 6 months of storage insurance. Both cars now have collector plates and are now insured for the entire year with the same coverage. Here is the pricing.
1971 Corvette 1 yr with out collector plates $860, with collector plates $220
1966 Mustang 1 yr with out collector plates $820 with collector plates $180
The insurance company told me you have to pay for the entire year and I said the whole year with collector plates is 1/2 of what I've been paying for 6 months.
If you have an old car, truck, or motor bike and you can apply for collector plates do so. It's easy and all the info on the requirements are on the ICBC web site.
Over the past years, I just insured the cars for 6 months and 6 months of storage insurance. Both cars now have collector plates and are now insured for the entire year with the same coverage. Here is the pricing.
1971 Corvette 1 yr with out collector plates $860, with collector plates $220
1966 Mustang 1 yr with out collector plates $820 with collector plates $180
The insurance company told me you have to pay for the entire year and I said the whole year with collector plates is 1/2 of what I've been paying for 6 months.
If you have an old car, truck, or motor bike and you can apply for collector plates do so. It's easy and all the info on the requirements are on the ICBC web site.
For those with modified cars you can get collector plates as well now up to 1974 model year.
My 65 Mustang and my 81 Honda CB-750F are both on collector plates. The bike I insure from about April to end of October..then store it for the winter months.
Eden Island
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Yup - my 1992 Miata now costs around $275 a year. There are fewer restrictions than many people think. You need another car insured 'normally' and you can't drive the collector to work or school. Perfect for a retired guy who never does either. My 2001 Dodge 2500 is getting close.
I've put 2 cars onto collector plates. In both cases there was a bit to do first [upholstery or carpet repair] but the insurance savings in year 1 paid for all that.
kingblazer84
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where's the pic of you wearing a dew rag and checkered plaid jacket and baggy jeans lol doing the "westside" symbol with your hands
haha
Alison2
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I bought a 66 Pontiac over 30 years ago as a second car and have saved about $800 a year on insurance. That $25,000 in insurance savings has paid for the car 6 times over. So....if you're looking for some information to support your argument with another person in the house to buy an old car, that calculation might help. And, they increase in value each year. It's a win, win!
And they are fun in your older years. Gives you a reason to get out of the house and join others at show and shines. Others admire your ride, work, share ideas and sources for parts. Its funny everyone says all the horsepower I built will mean new tires will be needed sooner than later, I tell them the same thing...I'm not 16 anymore. Now it is all about getting up to speed as fast as I can without spinning off the rubber. Spinning wheels is just what it means....you ain't going anywhere, just a lot of noise. I enjoy pushing the car to its limit without breaking the rubber free...that is maximum acceleration and it is harder to do, some finesse is needed. . Anyone can dump the clutch and burn out..
Doug
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If you are going to store your cars for the winter, here is a good option.
I have three cars I store during the winter, but I only have a large two car garage. I measured the garage and noted I have 3 ft to spare if all three cars are in the garage. But how do I get them side by side. I went to Princess Auto and purchased 4 car dollies, and each can hold 1500lb. Jacked the mustang up and on to the dollies then pushed the car sideway into the middle of the garage. I was very surprised how easy the car was to move around on the dollies. I could get the cars close enough to get in and out of the RCF and even move it in and out of the garage.
All four dollies cost under $150.
The dollies are probably a good option to move lots of things around the garage. Also cheaper than the hoist I was think of installing.
I have three cars I store during the winter, but I only have a large two car garage. I measured the garage and noted I have 3 ft to spare if all three cars are in the garage. But how do I get them side by side. I went to Princess Auto and purchased 4 car dollies, and each can hold 1500lb. Jacked the mustang up and on to the dollies then pushed the car sideway into the middle of the garage. I was very surprised how easy the car was to move around on the dollies. I could get the cars close enough to get in and out of the RCF and even move it in and out of the garage.
All four dollies cost under $150.
The dollies are probably a good option to move lots of things around the garage. Also cheaper than the hoist I was think of installing.
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noluck
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i use them to move cummins blocks around the shop