Classic Car/Car Care Thread

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  1. UncleJesse

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    To break away from the new car purchase thread and the suggestion of Tro lo lo , a new classic/joyride car thread as well as care care tips.

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    Been working on a ceramic coating but can still see a few imperfections in the paint. Going to strip it all back down this weekend and put an Iron Remover on the paint and then do a 4 stage buff followed by a few days of ceramic coating again.

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    I can still see a few spider webs in the paint in the sunlight that I think I can get out once it’s all stripped down.
     
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    Hey I’ve got a Corvette too
     
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  3. UncleJesse

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    Also helping a buddy do a frame off restore on a 66 GTO that is going to be amazing when it’s done and it’s getting close.

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  4. blind dog

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    I have a beat up 1982 Jeep Scrambler with a stuck clutch I'm trying to sell

    Oh shit wrong thread
     
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  5. UncleJesse

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    That is very nice, what year is it?
     
  6. blind dog

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    Does that lawnmower in top left corner work?
     
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  7. UncleJesse

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    Come on in friend, the waters fine.
     
  8. bertwing

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    1980

    3300 original miles
     
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  9. UncleJesse

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    Very nice. Mines a 72.
     
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  10. bertwing

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    I live in a flood zone and my grass grows like 4” a day, eat my ass
     
  11. AptosDuck

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    I learned to drive in a 1954 MG TF
     
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  12. WC

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    My dad has 4 old mustangs, ranging from 64 1/2 to a ‘78. Spent a not small amount of my child hood at car shows and cruise-ins.

    Old cars rule. I’ll try to find some pics if I can.
     
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  13. bertwing

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    Yeah yours is nice as hell. This was my FIL’s that he passed down to my oldest. They used to enter it into car shows together all the time before he passed.

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  14. UncleJesse

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    Looks like it has been well kept up. Nice ride.
     
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  16. Barves2125

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    Guys being dudes!
     
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  17. WC

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    There’s the 64 1/2. It’s a VIN/build date matched first week of production car, absolutely gorgeous in the sun.

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    And the ‘67 GTA with a peek at a Fox Body in the background.

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  18. UncleJesse

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    Got a 93 Formula that I’m starting on next. Needs a new paint job and a little interior work but mechanically sound. Don’t have pics because it’s been under a cover but basically looks identical to this.
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  19. bertwing

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    You should see my big ass try to squeeze into that thing and drive it anywhere. That’s why I’ve only put like 300 miles on it in the last 5.5 years
     
  20. UncleJesse

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    Does he still have all of these?
     
  21. bigred77

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    I'm sure your red white and blue tank top and matching swim trunks help you slide in
     
  22. bertwing

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    :usasmug:
     
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  23. WC

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    Yep, plus a ‘67 coupe that is Playboy Pink and a ‘78 King Cobra. He’s a little obsessed.
     
  24. UncleJesse

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    You should probably try to be his best friend if you aren’t already. That is a nice collection.
     
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  25. ARSENAL

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    I’ve always wanted a 69 GTO Judge. My dad had a late 60’s Nova when I was younger.
     
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  26. WC

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    I lov em and don't plan on them going anywhere.
     
  27. leroi

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    i looked into restoring my grandad's 1980 Ford F-100 Explorer Ranger

    but it turned out to be too rusted and poorly designed to be worthwhile
     
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  28. ashy larry

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    i own two of every classic car ever made (except triples of the barracuda, road runner, and the nova)
     
  29. TrustyPatches

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    I’ve got a 2006 Toyota Solara rag top
     
  30. BrickTamland

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    My fun car is a 2007 Porsche Cayman S

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    Not quite a classic, but for $20k it’s one of the best fun:dollar ratios out there in a 6sd.

    Market is creeping up for these first generations, but there’s still good buys in the low 20s. If I were to do it over again I’d probably get a 2009 with the PDK automatic.
     
  31. fattus

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    Holy shit. We never had a classic car thread yet?

    Never owned any myself but I’m a fan.
     
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  32. TC

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    Didn't realize we had users this old
     
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    Starting to miss my 68 chevelle ss…
     
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  35. UncleJesse

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  36. Tro lo lo

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    My first classic. Picked it up last summer. 1979 Fiat 124. Will probably get rid of it soon and move onto something a little bigger, because this is teenie, and I am a lanky mother fucker.
     
  37. UncleJesse

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    Bought a Chemical Guys Foam Cannon yesterday. It does the job.

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  38. bigred77

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    Water or cum?
     
  39. bakonole

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    Recent purchase a couple months back. 1970 Chevelle.
    Had been wanting one for a few years at least, in hindsight I should've pulled the trigger back in 18 or 19 with where the price points were then, but here we are.

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  40. UncleJesse

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    Definitely cum.
     
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  41. UncleJesse

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    :chrispaulnoooo:
     
  42. g8r

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    I like chemical guys products.
     
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    That was pricey…also nice shop
     
  44. UncleJesse

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    I basically use only Chemical Guys and Adams products now other than for Ceramics I use Mothers.
     
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  45. Tro lo lo

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    I unliked this just so I could like it again.
     
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  46. Where Eagles Dare

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    I've always loved 70s Chevelle and Novas
     
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  48. UncleJesse

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    Got some new mats and dyed my carpet today.

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  49. UncleJesse

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    Grab some Poorboys World Nattys Paste Wax. Buffed it this morning and sealed it and then put this over the top. Stuff is unreal. Cost 25 for the bottle and I’ve had some I paid close to a 100 for that didn’t do as good.

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  50. Tiffin

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    Have a '71 Ford F100 Custom rust bucket. My dad drug it home from North Dakota a decade ago.. Rebuilt the carburetor on it last year but it still needs all sorts of work. Just been put on the backburner for a while now.