"Sweet Trav" (thespunbearing)
05/31/2015 at 21:25 • Filed to: None
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"Sweet Trav" (thespunbearing)
05/31/2015 at 21:25 • Filed to: None | 1
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Pictured is General Mayhem of Road Kill fame, a cobbled together car that looks rather shitty and mean at the same time.
So as many of you know I have an 86 Monte Carlo SS, I built this car with my dad in high school, the paint and restoration is about 10 years old now. there are many imperfections, chips, cracks, bubbles and a little rust forming.
I’d love to do a pro-touring LSX/T-56 swap and get a good suspension under it, but that’s going to be roughly 20k before I am done, and that is not considering the body or paint, which would probably be another 3-7k
I personally think that a road worn and blemished “nice” car look pretty bad, where as a car that just looks like a piece to begin with, or doesn’t even try to look nice, is more appealing. At least to me.
That being said, countless hours of body work and paint were put into my car, the stripes are paint and took about 8 hours to complete. I know my dad wouldn’t like how the car looks. And probably would be upset with the direction I took the car, and I know that I’m a grown man and its my car, but we built it together, in my eyes as much of my soul is in there, his is too.
In the end if were to go “outlaw” the car would look something like this
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Flat black, steel 17x9 wheels, 0 fucks given except for powertrain and suspension.
I’m looking for some input as to what to do. Go “0 fucks” or Keep it a nice “pro-touring” style car?
CB
> Sweet Trav
05/31/2015 at 21:17 |
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I think you should ask your dad on what to do, personally.
TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
> Sweet Trav
05/31/2015 at 21:32 |
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Sell and get a real project car
Dsscats
> CB
05/31/2015 at 21:35 |
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Actually, that’s a great idea.
Toyota Sucks Lots Of Sausages
> Sweet Trav
05/31/2015 at 21:35 |
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Wouldn’t hurt to ask your dad what he thinks. Maybe finish up the Monte the way you both wanted it, then get another one later if possible and do it your way.
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Sweet Trav
> TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
05/31/2015 at 21:46 |
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Sorry no, DSM’s spend more time in the garage than on the track
f86sabre
> Sweet Trav
05/31/2015 at 21:46 |
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If you have doubts don’t go down a road that you can’t come back from. Don’t follow Road Kill, but it looks like the General didn’t have much going for it to begin with and what they did probably didn’t set the car back much, but to do what you want may require to go past a point of no return.
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Sweet Trav
> f86sabre
05/31/2015 at 21:56 |
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I mean its mostly a paint/body work consideration, not cutting up anything. no cage. etc.
Scary__goongala!
> Sweet Trav
05/31/2015 at 22:13 |
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I like the worn but mechanically soild route, its sweet for certain types of cars. That being said even if your car is not perfect it is still far better than what roadkill usually works with. Just do your best to keep her in shape.
cbell04
> Sweet Trav
05/31/2015 at 22:17 |
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I would advise against the flat paint. Its a bitch to keep up. 1st you say ahh no big deal its going to look a little rough on purpose but then you get a little gas, oil, sap, or really anything on it and it turns to shit. Otherwise go with your heart tell your dad whats up and that you plan to keep it around forever and that one day your kid will “make it his”. He’ll have to respect that.
Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
> Sweet Trav
05/31/2015 at 22:22 |
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Plasti-dip the car flat black. If you don’t like it, then it can be peeled off.
Slant6
> Sweet Trav
05/31/2015 at 22:52 |
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I’d keep it unpainted until you’re totally into doing it over. It’s not hurting anyone being weathered and it’s not costing you anything either. Think of it like Finnegan’s wife’s El Camino. He doesn’t want to paint it until he has to.
mr2gud2u
> Sweet Trav
05/31/2015 at 23:01 |
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How about 1 or 2 fucks given. Sometimes when cars are to put together they lose there character. Just my 2 cents.
yamahog
> cbell04
05/31/2015 at 23:05 |
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It’s a good idea, but his dad already knows we’re not having kids so he probably wouldn’t take that aspect seriously ;)
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TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
> Sweet Trav
05/31/2015 at 23:23 |
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Cause project car. Also mine has only about 1/3 of the time its not on the road
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Sweet Trav
> mr2gud2u
06/01/2015 at 09:19 |
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I want to do the car in a similar style to this (not twin supercharged though)
http://www.hotrod.com/cars/featured/…
well sorted mechanics, but a very lax approach to aesthetics.
Santiago of Escuderia Boricua
> Sweet Trav
06/01/2015 at 13:09 |
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Could you just swap a manual in it now? That alone would provide much lulz and driving entertainment
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Sweet Trav
> Santiago of Escuderia Boricua
06/01/2015 at 14:43 |
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The T-56 that bolts to the LT1 doesn’t bolt to an LS motor, I’d be best to do that in one shot. I could put an old 4speed in it, but then it wouldn’t be able to drive it on the highway without pulling 4500 rpm at 75mph. If I’m going to go through the trouble of a manual swap it’s going to have an LS motor.
uofime-2
> Sweet Trav
06/05/2015 at 17:42 |
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What do you want to do with your project?
The answer to that should help you decide what direction to go.
If you want to cruise, drag, and do burnouts, the Monte is perfect.
If you want to turn, It will probably need a lot of chassis work and it’s worth considering a new starting point.
Tohru
> TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
06/16/2015 at 14:52 |
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DSMs are great for exercise. Because you’re either riding your bicycle to get parts or taking the crank for a walk.