Many Happenings!

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid) 04/03/2018 at 12:28 • Filed to: datsun, ford, mustang, reidus and cletus

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I’ve been so busy that I haven’t even had time to write about all the car stuff I’m doing, so here you go.

I sold Big Six, it was not really a hard decision at all. The car was just too big and drank too much gas to be a daily driver, especially for a poor starving artist like me. I sold it to a guy who’s gonna turn it into a classic taxi, so I’m glad it went to a good home!

The Mustang I bought in Pennsylvania has finally been taken out of storage and brought to a garage where I can work on it, this thing needs a lot of work, including a complete drivetrain, and some rust repair. I’m going to start calling this one “Mach 12". You’ll see why. (some of you might already know why)

My ‘68 Datsun Roadster deserves some love! So I’m finally stripping all the paint off it in preparation to make it the bare metal hot rod (clear coated) that I’ve been envisioning since I discovered that the body was in such bad shape that it would never be perfect. Eventually, I’ll get some nice wheels on this baby, and maybe even think about an interior.

That’s all the news that’s fit to yell about! I’m gonna try and post more on here, I’m fairly bad about keeping up my social media presence. Gotta be more self-centred I guess!

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 04/03/2018 at 13:28

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The Mustang I bought in Pennsylvania has finally been taken out of storage and brought to a garage where I can work on it, this thing needs a lot of work, including a complete drivetrain, and some rust repair. I’m going to start calling this one “Mach 12" . You’ll see why. (some of you might already know why)

shop-teacher > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 04/03/2018 at 15:30

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Mach 12, eh? If there isn’t a V12 swapped in there at some point in the future, I’m going to be very upset.

What are you DDing now? I’m still bummed I couldn’t buy the Suburban when you sold it.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 04/03/2018 at 15:53

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I sold Big Six

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 04/03/2018 at 15:59

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You’re not throwing a Jag V12 in a Mustang, are you?

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 04/03/2018 at 16:03

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No room for it, got 2 projects already.

MM54 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 04/03/2018 at 17:51

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Good to hear from you - looking forward to seeing progress on the mustang! Shame the big 6 had to go, but sometimes it’s better to be able to focus down instead of being pulled a million different ways (both focus-wise and financially) with different projects.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 04/03/2018 at 20:19

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Damn, sorry you sold Big Six! Not expecting that, but then again, not blaming you...what are you dailying in the meantime? Going to look for a cheap ecobox like us masses? A more classic cheap ecobox perhaps? :O

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > MM54 04/09/2018 at 15:30

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Yeah, it was just starting to be a car that I didn’t wanna jump into and drive all the time.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 04/09/2018 at 15:31

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Haven’t had a daily for a few weeks, but I’m gonna have to find something...

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 04/09/2018 at 16:26

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Thinking of finding another older car?

MM54 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 04/09/2018 at 18:18

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That’s when you know it’s time for a change - whether it be a change of car, or some sort of big change to the car.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 04/09/2018 at 21:24

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Oh definitely. I’m not wealthy enough to own/lease a brand new or even a 10-year-old car. Since I live in Ontario, Canada, vehicles made before 1988 don’t require emissions tests, therefore it’s easier to register cars that need repair. I much prefer cars where I can do all the work myself.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > MM54 04/09/2018 at 21:25

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The boat-like handling and the manual brakes are what finally wore me out.

MM54 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 04/09/2018 at 21:29

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I kind of liked the manual 4-wheel drums when I daily drove the Chevelle, but it’s super sketchy in modern traffic. As for the boat, at least it’s comfy!

What is replacing it?

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 04/09/2018 at 21:43

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Nova Scotia here! I’m guessing something pre-88 is on your potential DD list then?

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 04/12/2018 at 19:38

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You bet!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 04/12/2018 at 19:42

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Good luck finding something! :D

Looking forward to hearing about it!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > MM54 04/12/2018 at 19:46

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I’ll make a post about it separately :) But it’s big, black, and Bavarian.