"Slant6" (slant-6)
01/21/2014 at 22:09 • Filed to: None
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"Slant6" (slant-6)
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I've always wanted a Baja Bug. I had a sick RC one when I was younger and have wanted one ever since.
Sad part: I'm in high school and have very little funds and I already have 2 cars (2000 Saab 9-5 Wagon and a 1965 Dodge Dart, not bad, but no Baja bug)
I'm trying to think if I should sell the Dart and acquire a Baja bug or make the Dart into an off roading machine (homemade fiberglass fenders, slight lift, lager tires).
The Dart was bought new in 1965 by my Great Grandmother so I don't really want to get rid of it or mess it up making a Baja Dart although I feel it would be fun. I would sell the Saab but I love it and Bugs really aren't that great for commuting.
oldirtybootz
> Slant6
01/21/2014 at 22:11 |
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It'd be a shame to part with the Dart or turn it into a Baja machine.
MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
> Slant6
01/21/2014 at 22:12 |
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It really depends on whether you want a Dodge to take all of your money, or a Volkswagen.
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Slant6
> oldirtybootz
01/21/2014 at 22:19 |
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I can't win.
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oldirtybootz
> Slant6
01/21/2014 at 22:39 |
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Just keep the dream of a Baja Bug alive. I'm sure one day you'll be able to have both.
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Slant6
> oldirtybootz
01/21/2014 at 22:41 |
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I have no idea how people can sell cars. I don't know if I'll ever be able to part with my first two.
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oldirtybootz
> Slant6
01/21/2014 at 22:45 |
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I still miss my Bronco. It was my first car and I sold it because I couldn't afford the gas anymore. The tranny went right after I sold it, but I still wish I could have kept it as a project. I have my Dart now so it all worked out in the end, but that will always be the one that got away.
Actually, at one point there was a slant 6 1962ish Nova sedan for sale in town that I wanted to sell the Bronco for.
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Slant6
> oldirtybootz
01/21/2014 at 22:52 |
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Not to be a jerk and point this out, but the Slant 6 was Chrysler and the Nova was from GM, so the likely hood of their being a Slant 6 Nova in existence ever is pretty slim.
Sorry. I just couldn't let that go. Chevy had just a regular L6, no Slant.
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oldirtybootz
> Slant6
01/21/2014 at 23:04 |
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Hmm I'd always thought slant 6 was slang for old American inline sixes. I'm glad to finally be corrected though!
Big Bubba Ray
> Slant6
01/21/2014 at 23:36 |
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I'm impressed that you own two cars in high school haha. Anyways, do you have a job? If so, save every penny possible! I work a part time job while I'm taking classes right now and I make sure only to spend money on gas to get myself around. That's it. It sucks not being able to go out with friends all the time or frivously spend money on random things, but I saved up like crazy in order to purchase my Baja Bug. Once you've saved enough, bought one and it's sitting in the driveway, you will realize it's all worth it! Here is a picture of my Bug for motivation. Good luck to you, sir!
Stef Schrader
> Slant6
01/22/2014 at 06:44 |
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Hahahaha, I just had the weirdo thought that a Baja Lancer would be hilarious.
Don't chop up the Dart, though. Keep it. And keep saving for that Bug.
Volksandmopar
> oldirtybootz
01/22/2014 at 06:55 |
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I had a jeep wrangler with a slant six in it once. That was pretty fun. Torqey little thing.
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Slant6
> Big Bubba Ray
01/22/2014 at 13:50 |
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I work for the YMCA. After I buy gas I get $8 a month. I also do truck yard work for a local trucking company during the summer. Even if I had money my mom wouldn't let me have 3 cars. That is a beautiful baja.
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Big Bubba Ray
> Slant6
01/22/2014 at 13:57 |
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Thanks! You sound like a hard working guy. Keep doing what you're doing and the hard work will pay off. Someday you'll be able to own a Baja as well!
Thisnewformatisrubbish
> Big Bubba Ray
01/22/2014 at 14:07 |
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In high school, I had a 84 lazer turbo and a 67 chevelle 4 speed, malibu, not that flat back crap. I got lucky, the sellers didn't know what they had.
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Big Bubba Ray
> Thisnewformatisrubbish
01/22/2014 at 14:20 |
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That's awesome. I hope in the future to nab a great classic on the cheap because the owner doesn't really know what it is. It seems kinda unfair, but the owner should be aware of what they've got!
I hoon, therefore I am
> Slant6
01/22/2014 at 15:23 |
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You've got time m'friend. You've got time. In fact, you have your entire 20s (and 30s if you play things right) to screw around with a cheap Baja/muscle/autoX/rock-crawler/off-road/motorcycle/whatever vehicle. Then your 40s/50s hit and you have some more cash and can buy something truly wicked.