Thread: The Old Fart Won............

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I knew I was in trouble as couple of years ago when I had to have a cup holder in my Tri Power, 4 Speed, Hemi Plymouth.

I think I've come across the answer for the added weight of the comfort items though........BIGGER ENGINE.

Cup holder is 1 reason I don't drive my Beetle much anymore.. then again, I work the closing shift at BK and always get a soda for the ride home.. but it's also COLD

The Ratrod will have a heater, and heated seats.. I'v got 2 12v massage/ heat pads I got for $10 each at walmart. I'm going to cut them apart carefully and see if I can get the heat elements out. they actually get quite warm

Har!! Was a time when, if the tires didn't howl and smoke at every possible opportunity, I felt I was wussin' out. Now, unless I'm tryin', if they chirp, I tend to get out of it. My choice in cams is a lot milder, too.

But I still like loud, RRUMBLY pipes.

Welcome to "old fartism", come on in the waters fine!

Now you know why my hot rod is a Caddy with cruise, A/C, P/s, P/B, and power everything else!!

Originally Posted by Geezer2

Welcome to "old fartism", come on in the waters fine!

Now you know why my hot rod is a Caddy with cruise, A/C, P/s, P/B, and power everything else!!

I understand only too well. But the Northstar does let me play around a little in traffic every so often.

Don

It sounds like I am for sure, in good company. When I chose the camshaft for the engine in my car, I chose a lower 2200-5500 RPM version, rather then a couple that I could have. The mufflers - Flowmaster 50 series, 3 chamber rather then a 40 - 2 chamber (or even the Smithy's I really wanted). I even have a nice heater and a top with side curtains (not sure about heated seats yet, tho).

Of course, many, if not most of the young guys - they're driving ricers which have most of the creature comforts already built in to their rides. This means we OF's are just trying to catch up (down??)

One thing that hasn't changed, I still consider it a personal failing if I don't move first when a traffic light goes green!!

And I still have the rumpity rump cam!!