Other stuff you like to do besides playing Bass

[Mike N]

Necro-ing threads.

That 70 1/2 split bumper is sweet. I had a '73 that I put a split bumper on and a '65 327 camel hump motor in it when the 307 died. The car handled pretty darn well for American steel too.

I've had a handful of camel hump headed engines and they all ran well. The 350 in my 79 Z/28 has a set of 186 casting camel humps with the 2.02" intake valves.

With that being said, that engine is old and the heads are far outdated by today's standards. I's cool for us old guys to see those heads, but the reality is a modern set of Vortec heads will outflow the fuelie heads right out of the box.

 

[Mike N]

IME, hot rods can be a bigger GAS than basses. Everything is expensive. There's a saying: How much will it cost? Depends on how fast you want to go.

I suggest you watch auto related programs, read and join websites and forums, read magazines, study ads, contact manufacturers for info, learn how other people build cars.

Stop by hot rod shops in your area and chat up the guys a bit. Visit car shows.

Probably the most important thing is to determine which tools you need to buy, rent, borrow, or build. Tool costs have killed many a project.

Related to tools is: which jobs will you pay others to do? And how will you judge their work?

Safety is important too. A Properly raised and supported car will extend your life. Knowing basic electronics is good.

Stuff like that.

All good points. I've often said that it's cubic dollars and not cubic inches that make a car go fast. You're only limited by the depth of your wallet.

 

[Stumbo]

I've seen your pic's....you have some pretty cool hobbies there Stewie

Thanks Stumbo

But yeah, I've been an enthusiast for a long time. Since I was a kid really, I even owned my own garage at one time. My buddies have Hot Rods, we go to the drags up in Pomona, go to shows and all that stuff.

But yeah your right, its huge money....so there lies the problem

But you know what they say....if there is a will, there is a way

We'll see what happens

On another note, another buddy of mine just got into sky diving....he's trying to get me to go, but I really like living

But it is awful tempting....but man its expensive to!!!

I went the factory hot rod route. Drove a 2004 Corvette Z06 until recently. Fun and beastly at the same time.

I know the need for speed!

Have fun with your project and post some pics when you can.

 

[FilterFunk]

Write and record songs
Read
Work out
Spend time with my great-niece and great-nephew
Facebook

 

[Pbassmanca]

Apparently, I spend a significant amount of time on Talkbass......

 

[buldog5151bass]

I enjoy playing vintage baseball (competitive play by 19th century rules), although at 52 and due to injuries, I may retire this year and just ump. I also make wood baseball bats, and drive my dogs around in my '66 Karmann Ghia.

 

[Funky Ghost]

I've had a handful of camel hump headed engines and they all ran well. The 350 in my 79 Z/28 has a set of 186 casting camel humps with the 2.02" intake valves.

With that being said, that engine is old and the heads are far outdated by today's standards. I's cool for us old guys to see those heads, but the reality is a modern set of Vortec heads will outflow the fuelie heads right out of the box.

Yeah. I sold that car back in '93. It was originally my brother Mikes, who had passed away. Nobody in the family wanted the car so I took possession. The engine was a '65 out of a 'Vette. SUPPOSEDLY ( I was pretty young and didn't verify aside from seeing the camel hump heads ) It was a 11.75:1 motor. I put a performer RPM manifold on it and a 650 double pumper. It had a dual point that was very quickly changed out for the original mallory unilight distributors. I threw some eagle headers ( TOTAL CRAP! Leaked at the manifold gasket constantly!! ) and 2 chamber flow masters with 2 1/2 inch pipes. It was my first bolt on and race kinda car. The 390 gears hurt it on the strip but made it manageable on the street. Overall it was a hoot but I liked my Mopar more. It was a big block ... what can I say?

 

[two fingers]

These two keep me busy.

 

[Fat Freddy]

Awww....So cute.........

And so much cheaper than hot rods.........

 

[two fingers]

Awww....So cute.........

And so much cheaper than hot rods.........

Simply..... Not...... true. You have been misled. And I haven't even gotten to the teen years.

 

[Fat Freddy]

Simply..... Not...... true. You have been misled. And I haven't even gotten to the teen years.

I know....I've got offspring too....

 

[PWRL]

All my other hobbies died.

 

[biguglyman]

Disk golf, build computers, play poker, and...

 

[TBird1958]

In no particular order...........

Wear women's clothes.
Loving human to my kitty Latifa.
Avid reader of WWII history.
Make accurate, '70s era HO Scale model trains.............

My latest effort.

 

[GIBrat51]

Ride these...

 

[twinjet]

I have no other hobbies.

going to be 60 this year trying to keep in together
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Dang, brother -- looking sharp! Nice work.

 

[Funky Ghost]

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I like your platforms I'm partial to my Savage 10 FCP-SR 24. Set remarkably like yours.

 

[rtslinger]

I've owned a few Camaros and still have a 79 Z/28 and an 81 Sport Coupe.

If you go the second generation (1970-1981) Camaro route, Invalid Link Removed is the best source for info on those cars. I'm over there, same username as here.

Mike not to hijack but did you read about Raceway Park in the news?
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[Mike N]

Mike not to hijack but did you read about Raceway Park in the news?
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I did.

That sucks.

 

[Chicory Blue]

Hopping from link to link on Wikipedia long before I ever finish reading one particular article.

Reading tarot for fun and profit.

Locksport.

Roguelikes.

Getting really emotionally invested in cartoons.

That about covers it.

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