#'s matching VS hot rodding

[Mr.SpeedFreak]

I think alot of the guys that say stuff like "that needs alot of work" in that "tone" are hoping to buy it on the cheap

That's a good possibility. Most of them were just people my age though, sadly im sure a big part of that was them having never worked hard on anything but avoiding hard work.

Nice addition to your signature by the way lol :icon_thumleft:

 

[ChargerRTguy]

A buddy of mine had a gold Duster with a 4 speed back in college. That was a great car, had lots of fun with it. I just ignore the nit pickers

 

[747mopar]

All I can say is who gives a @$*&. Seriously those kinda guys really tick me off, if I don't like some ones car or think it's a turd I just keep my mouth shut. If they want to brag it up and think it's the bomb "well, good for them" they love it and enjoy it and that's all that matters. I'd rather see some kid half *** a car and enjoy the hell out of it then some old fart pay top dollar just to take it to car shows and brag it up. As you can tell I'm a hot rodder threw and threw "if it's stock it isn't mine" now don't get me wrong I can appreciate the work that goes into a correct factory restoration "they're just boring to me". I tend to believe that a mans car is an extension of his personality "think about it" what do most liberals drive "Prius"? what do most hard working farmers drive, "Chevy, Ford, or Dodge trucks", what about the geek that plays video games all day "a worn out Foreign eco car". I think most Mopar fans enjoy being the red headed step child if you will, enjoy being different. When some one criticizes my decisions on my car "I where it as a badge of honor". More power to ya, let's see your buddies car "sounds cool".

 

[dvw]

I've been asked if my car is "original". I say it sure was. It was a factory original leaning tower of power, 3 on the tree,with the Detroit acid dip (road salt). I'm always interested in looking at and talking with anybody that's got a modified ride.
Doug

 

[kdtjb]

This is a great thread, I like everything. For me it's the friends I make while dealing with the sickness I have been born with. CARS (mostly mopars) most everything I have done is modified, but, the 69 Road runner I am doing now is as close to factory as is gets. It has been fun doing it. But if you are a mopar person, and your a true mopar person you are not as **** as a Corvette (and I got the payment book to prove it) type of DUDE. IMHO.

 

[fatecaptured]

When I rolled up at the dorms with my 70 super bee clone, the first response I got was "hey nice GTO!!" lol. I said "can't you see, it says dodge on the grill..." Gotta love the clueless ones. " Nice car, what is it?" When I says super bee plain as day on the quarter panel. I will admit it's a coronet 440 and wont pass it off as one if I ever sell it, but it's still funny. I've even had people mistake it for a super bird!! What would the public do if all the muscle cars were de-badged for a year??

 

[Propwash]

Don't sweat it....Those wrecks giving you and your buddy flak, thought about or played out in their own little minds what it would be like to own a car like that after you left. Something like that is just a reminder to them of their own self inflicted regrets in life. If they can't be at the front or the center of attention, it's instantly met with negativity. Your buddies car sounds pretty cool and like mentioned he should be proud of the time and effort put into the car to make it how he wants it. Some of the coolest cars I've even seen (be it Mopar or not), have been the ones crafted around and reflecting the owners personal touch.

 

[440+6]

Obviously I love the B body's but a 70 & up Duster or Demon with a big block is just *** kickin bad *** no matter what anyone says. I've always wanted one.

I make it a point to complement peoples cars, hell even if it's not much more than a rolling basket case there is potential and I guarantee the owner can see it, and I think real car guys should also.

 

[tallhair]

Thanks, I think I'll will!

BOOM .. cool

 

[WP29440SE]

When I rolled up at the dorms with my 70 super bee clone, the first response I got was "hey nice GTO!!"

dude that is hilarious , I did a 335 foot sure grip power brake in an empty lot in my 70 coronet and in the police report he called the car a GTO LMAO

 

[Mr.SpeedFreak]

dude that is hilarious , I did a 335 foot sure grip power brake in an empty lot in my 70 coronet and in the police report he called the car a GTO LMAO

"Well, Your Honor, it clearly says in this report a rogue GTO laid the alleged rubber." If the description don't fit, you must acquit!
:3gears:

 

[pushrod]

I just try to ignore most idiots as when you try to argue with a fool it rubs off. The best come back, " Yeah, she looks a lot like your wife, I got her matching number."

 

[Runner 68]

Duck those guys and duck the horse they road in on.

 

[bigmanjbmopar]

Here is my car, it needs the paint stripped, body work, glass front and back, interior redone and new wheels and tires. And NO it's not an A12 car(I wish)! It's made to what I want it to be sort of an A12 tribute to an extent plus my touch and plus as much as factory as possible. When people talk **** about my car I just smile, turn the key fire it up and then look back as they can't stop starring at it wondering just what's under the hood. Even at shows and stop lights ******** talk **** out the window but when they get smoked by 12 lengths funny how all of a sudden you get thumbs up lmao

 

[no462of12K]

comon we all build so someone else can chop it up--I SMILE WHEN I TURN THE KEY--hope the same goes for you--works for me

 

[Mr.SpeedFreak]

Here is my car, it needs the paint stripped, body work, glass front and back, interior redone and new wheels and tires. And NO it's not an A12 car(I wish)! It's made to what I want it to be sort of an A12 tribute to an extent plus my touch and plus as much as factory as possible. When people talk **** about my car I just smile, turn the key fire it up and then look back as they can't stop starring at it wondering just what's under the hood. Even at shows and stop lights ******** talk **** out the window but when they get smoked by 12 lengths funny how all of a sudden you get thumbs up lmao

Nice ride bigman, for needing all that stuff it sure looks sharp already. I get the exact same redlight trash talkers. A good launch usually tunes them up lol :icon_thumleft:

 

[rumblefish360]

I've had my '73 Cuda called a Camaro and even a Mustang. Talked down on Pretty badly since the body looks like hell. And it does. The comments never stop. Get used to it since u less it is a real great and perfect job, the o my way to stop 90% of the comments, someone will always have something to say. Just smile and nod at them. The only response I give to the stupid is;

It's a constant work in progress

It's built my way for me, you think it a waste of time and money? Well that's for you and doesn't apply to me since I'm spending my money on my toy for me, not for you.

If they continue with crummy remarks, I just Smile and say, "What ever, it doesn't matter. Where's your car?"

As far as that guys comment on the muffler, I've gotten that one as well with the reply of; "Why yes it did fall off, so I used two mufflers as a replacement, glad you like it."

Street walking guru's that love to make a crappy mention of my Dusters missing /6 are given the response of "It needed a V8!"

Screw'em and don't worry. There comments are like water on a ducks back, they roll right off and are never felt because they really don't matter. Your car your way all day every day of no way at all.

 

[tallhair]

nothing but pure jealousy. at least they didnt call it a nova like they do mine. mine WAS a 6 cylinder as well . yanking out that boat anchor was the best thing i ever did. i would have said , "you clowns only DREAM of owning such badass muscle"

they call your 4th gen charger a nova? what clueless dumbasses. now if they called it a monte carlo maybe, they would just be dumbasses.

or are you talking about an A-body? still dumbasses anyway LOL

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When I rolled up at the dorms with my 70 super bee clone, the first response I got was "hey nice GTO!!" lol. I said "can't you see, it says dodge on the grill..." Gotta love the clueless ones. " Nice car, what is it?" When I says super bee plain as day on the quarter panel. I will admit it's a coronet 440 and wont pass it off as one if I ever sell it, but it's still funny. I've even had people mistake it for a super bird!! What would the public do if all the muscle cars were de-badged for a year??

Call em Chargers, Superbirds, Nova's, and Chevelle's like they do now

 

[Sonny Black]

Sonny is going to keep this "blueprint" & pick up a 2nd car for "messing with" !!!!!

 

[440+6]

There is an old saying that's true:
“Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.”