Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos

[Boog]

You know, Cragars on a lawn mower would be pretty cool. I'd do it.

[Ol Blue K20]

I love Cragers! But lately I've been on a steelie kick

[davischevy]

Did somebody say Cragars? I bought this set in about 1976.

[davischevy]

What about these? They were a last gasp for the "is it a pickup crowd".

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by davischevy

What about these? They were a last gasp for the "is it a pickup crowd".

We almost bought one of those. But I bought the Model A instead. I wanted a "Real" Hotrod.

I probably would have liked the SSR better. Hindsight is 20/20.

[davischevy]

I have a friend that has an SSR with a 6.0 and six speed. I can't find an option for a six speed, so I'm wondering why his has one.

My wife got on a kick for a while to buy one, but it blew over.

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by davischevy

My wife got on a kick for a while to buy one, but it blew over.

You're a lucky man. When my wife get's on a "Kick" It's over. Something's coming home. I can't throw stones. Because I do the same thing.

[special-K]

My buddy got a black SSR recently. Kind of funny for him because he's pretty cheap and not into sporty things or going fast. He's an old truck, Model T, and Model A (stock) guy. He's been happy running his Astro Van all these years and now he rolls the snazzy whatchamacallit. I rode in it a couple weeks ago and commented it was awfully plain. He's me friend who does lettering, pinstripe, murals, etc. He said "Not for long". He'll do some sort of wildness on it I'm sure... usually over the top for my taste.

Boy, when I was married and my wife mentioned she was 'thinking' about buying something it meant it will be here tomorrow when you get home.

[FleetsidePaul]

I've always had a soft spot for those 66 Super Sport's. Back in the day when I was a meter reader there was one parked at a house on my regular route. Just sitting. It never moved. I tried to get someones attention at the place for a couple of years. I even left a note on it. Never anything. I'm not sure if anyone lived there or not. There was never any activity. It was pale yellow like the one in the pic. And it was a stick. I sure wanted it. But I got nowhere.



I dated a girl and she had one of these. I thought it was butt ugly. But she loved that thing. And she was hot. Hey we all have to do what we have to do. So, I would ride in it. (As he covers his face in shame)

[Boog]

Man. That yellow SS brings back memories. Back in 66 two brothers around the corner got new SS396 Chevelles in high school. One was that yellow and the other was blue. They ran the crap out of those cars. Of course. I sure loved those cars. I once found a real nice 67 SS for sale. 1 owner. It was green with vinyl top, wheel covers and automatic, belonged to one of the high school teachers. I actually took it for a drive but it just wasn't what I wanted so I passed. Looking back, well, you know.

[special-K]

So I always wanted to know about those Ramparts. Were they actually a part to a ramp? They sure look like it

Just a very ordinary conversion I thought was factory

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by Boog

Man. That yellow SS brings back memories. Back in 66 two brothers around the corner got new SS396 Chevelles in high school. One was that yellow and the other was blue. They ran the crap out of those cars. Of course. I sure loved those cars. I once found a real nice 67 SS for sale. 1 owner. It was green with vinyl top, wheel covers and automatic, belonged to one of the high school teachers. I actually took it for a drive but it just wasn't what I wanted so I passed. Looking back, well, you know.

I know only too well.

When I was about 17. I was looking for a car. My mother of all people told me her friend had a nice car for sale. A 71 Chevelle. It was one owner and cleaner than Kleenex. But it was a 350 and had a vinyl top. I wanted a big block and didn't like the vinyl top. I thought it looked a little too grandma. So I passed on it. STUPID !!! That car was spotless and her friend wasn't asking too much for it. I was a dumb kid.

[Boog]

Originally Posted by special-K

So I always wanted to know about those Ramparts. Were they actually a part to a ramp? They sure look like it

Just a very ordinary conversion I thought was factory

Those bathtub cars look like a bowl with wheels. That black one makes me think of Moe Howard's hair cut.

[special-K]

Looks like some kind of beetle

Remember those jokes, "What do you get when a Falcon and a Bronco collide?" Actually, it was Mustang, but...

[1976gmc20]

Originally Posted by special-K

Looks like some kind of beetle

Remember those jokes, "What do you get when a Falcon and a Bronco collide?" Actually, it was Mustang, but...

Looks like that Falcon is sitting on a Jeep.

[davischevy]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

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I know only too well.

A 71 Chevelle. It was one owner and cleaner than Kleenex. But it was a 350 and had a vinyl top. I wanted a big block and didn't like the vinyl top. I thought it looked a little too grandma. So I passed on it. STUPID !!! That car was spotless and her friend wasn't asking too much for it. I was a dumb kid.

In 1971 a friend of mine bought a 71 SS454. In 1988 I got a chance to buy it. Lucky for me, I had just sold some cars and had money burning my pocket. It was no bargain at the time, but has been a good investment. I still have it.

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by davischevy

In 1971 a friend of mine bought a 71 SS454. In 1988 I got a chance to buy it. Lucky for me, I had just sold some cars and had money burning my pocket. It was no bargain at the time, but has been a good investment. I still have it.

That's a beautiful car. Close to what I was looking at.

I'm going to go and hit myself in the head with a brick now.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by davischevy

In 1971 a friend of mine bought a 71 SS454. In 1988 I got a chance to buy it. Lucky for me, I had just sold some cars and had money burning my pocket. It was no bargain at the time, but has been a good investment. I still have it.

Back in the '70s a guy might have passed on that wanting a red one. In the '80s I saw so many red or black Chevys that had been originally one of the cool era colors people seek now. It used to be a royal pain to change them back. This was back before we were blowing them apart for frame-offs.

BTW, I'm a big fan of that color! But the vinyl top makes it an old lady car

Yeah, I had decided I didn't like vinyl tops when I was a kid. I guess any woman with a drivers license was an old lady to me. As time went by I realized what a cool addition the vinyl was. You could get the fancy and the performance. Only in America!

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by davischevy

Did somebody say Cragars? I bought this set in about 1976.

Nice legs there Larry.

Where are my sunglasses?

[davischevy]

They look fresh plucked, don't they?

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by davischevy

They look fresh plucked, don't they?

Pardon me sir. But could you please give me directions to the nearest Home Depot.

Merci bon monsieur.

[special-K]

It's a lorry! It has no boot!

That one is made for chauffeurs' personal use. Kinda hard to drive anything else after driving a rolls all day, but the last thing you want is anyone sitting behind you when you aren't getting paid.

I'm serious. I really like this one

[special-K]

Before I show any more crucks or trars I'd thought of this song for some reason

JOE TEX - SKINNY LEGS - YouTube

Anyhow, Junior done put him a set if wheels on his Elky

[special-K]

Originally Posted by 1976gmc20

Looks like that Falcon is sitting on a Jeep.

I don't know what's going on there. It does look like Jeep stuff, earlier than the Ranchero. I think it's Australian. It's not the same grille as our Falcons. The black one had a caption that said it was a '72.

[Boog]

Oh would you look at that? A Markanchero Lincoln 4x4 thing.