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Been around Muscle all my life, but I'm a newb when it comes to HotRods :o
I recently traded my old useless boat for this badboy :cool:
http://www.fuelslut.net/ihost/files/...rypumpkinn.JPG
'29 chopped steel
Built 454 Roller w/Tunnel Ram
TH350
9inch rear
Needs a little work and the first thing I do when getting into sumthin new is find a good forum, so here I am :toocool:
Rick
Welcome to the site Rick, I don't know what kind of boat you had but I would say you got the best deal unless it was a 40' Yacht able to sleep a dozen people.
Richard
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Welcome to CHR Rick, looks like a heck of a good trade deal to me!!!
Welcome. Nice little coupe you got in that trade. Looks pretty well done, but I understand about you wanting to make it your own and redo some stuff.
Don
I'd say you made a great trade!!
Good boy! We don't need no stinking boats (boatses? Blazing Saddles) Beautiful car, and welcome
Welcome, Snake,
I really like your coupe. Why is it that I never come across goodies like that?
There is probably a story behind most user names. I'd have to say that yours is ........ interesting? I'm not too sure I would want to hear how it came about!
Glad to have you.
Jim
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Originally Posted by Big Tracks
Back in 98, I picked up a brand new Trans Am and went straight from the showroom to the race track (break-in be damned) ;)
Ended up pulling a best time of 12.88 @ 107.3mph, beating out a pair of Viper R/T 10's and a built Mustang Cobra :cool:
The announcer called me the "SNAKE EATER" over the P.A. and I've been stuck with the name eversince :o
Sold the car last year, but I still use the same name on hundreds of messageboards :LOL:
welcome snake. sweet ride
Hummmm--from the northeast---was that Kerry you traded with????
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Here's a pic of the boat....
http://www.fuelslut.net/ihost/files/...ervillain4.JPG
Believe it or not, I only had $5500 into that thing :)
I got it on a small series of trades on Craigslist :cool:
Started off with this minitruck I picked up for $500 bucks...
http://www.fuelslut.net/ihost/files/...ruckwoohoo.JPG
Flipped it the very next week for $2000, then picked up this one....
http://www.fuelslut.net/ihost/files/...tymitz4wd4.JPG
Traded it straight up for this Mopar Powered Drag boat...
http://www.fuelslut.net/ihost/files/...boatseats6.JPG
Had some fun with it, then I found a Mopar car collector that wanted my boat simply because it was Mopar and he had two matching Plum Crazy Purple cars and traded it for the yellow boat :cool:
After a few hundred emails inquiring about possible Muscle car and Hot Rod trades, I finally landed the coupe and traded the yellow boat straight up just a couple days ago :D
Hmm, some of my posts aren't showing (says a mod needs to verify first)
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yes .. be patient .. all new members are watched for a few posts :)Quote:
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Ah, okQuote:
Originally Posted by HOSS429
I just tought it was odd that some show and some don't :o
Typed out a long one and thought I goofed when I hit submit, then typed it all out again and saw the message, so forgive me for the future double post lol
Welcome to the zoo Snake Eater. With a name like that, everyone loves you!:cool:
But Jamaica NY and Orange County FL is an interesting combination:confused:
Enjoy!
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Originally Posted by Hot Rod Surfer
I live in NYC, but travel back and forth to Florida every 3 weeks as the family business is in Orlando :o (it's also where we keep our toys)
Rick
Very cool, hey since I live just outside of Orlando maybe you could help me out.
My exhaust guy (at Midas) got married last weekend (I tried to talk him out of it) and is still on his honeymoon. Now my problem is that the muffler on my elky is hanging loose and banging around under the car. There is a swell coming up this weekend and the elky is the only car that I have that can fit a 9'4" and my wife:rolleyes:
Do you know any good exhaust folks that I could contact to help me out on Friday so I can surf on Saturday (or maybe Friday evening too)???:3dSMILE:
Thanks!!! and let us know about the next time you are coming down!
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Originally Posted by Hot Rod Surfer
Roadrunner Mufflers on Michigan Ave in Kissimmee :cool:
Ask for either Orlando or Ricardo and tell them Rick from Fuel Slut sent you :)
If you're more on the ghetto side of Orlando, there's Ben's Mufflers on OBT aross the street from the Doll House ;)
Ben will talk your ear off if you've got a hot ride, but does good work for little cash :cool:
Welcome also from me downunder to this neat site. Looks like you will have fun with your coupe,it certainly looks the part with the big block.
I enjoyed your sales pitch on the sharp Ponty, very well done and after been in sales for 25+ years and been a sales manager, I would have you on my team anyday.:cool:
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Thanx man :cool:
Everyone thought I was cracked when I set the asking price at twice book value :rolleyes:
But after I made the video, someone flew in from Texas and gave me exactly what I was asking, no questions asked :)
To top it off, he didn't even know how to drive stick :LOL: (he flew in with his dad and a buddy to drive it back for him)
Welcome Snake:
Nice new ride - almost looks like a model!
Sounds like you had a mighty quick Poncho - breaking into the 12's with even the ram air version was a feat!
Glad to have you with us and look forward to your postings.
Regards,
Glenn
Thanks for the advice SE, I will take advantage of it tomorrow!:toocool:
Welcome to the forum. Nice Model A!
Cool trades and sales leading up to you aquiring your coupe. neat concept. The boat thing is an interesting one. My current boat is a pain in the neck (30 foot Chris Craft, Catalina) BUT I love being on the water. the only thing more expensive than hot rodding is boating.
Love that drag boat!
Don Jr.
golfing will give that a good run ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Blue
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One day I'll get another boat, but it will haveto be sumthin with a litte lss maintenance :o
Preferably sumthin with an open deck like a Center Console or Cat (nothing with a cabin)
I've learned that a cabin is useless and a miserable place to be when out on a sunny day (especially with no A/C)
I'd much rather have an open deck that I can take 10 people out fishing, hose it off at the end of the day and stick it in my backyard until the next weekend :)
Welcome to the forum. Nice model a coupe, dig the windshield, reminds me of a 32. I know the boat thing, I have an bbc injected hondo flatbottom boat(project), and a done omega jetboat(521 stroker). Just sits in the garage :rolleyes: Played with boats for a couple of years, but trying to finish my model a. Cant save money for a project while boating every weekend. :D
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Here's a short shakedown run in front of my shop :o
And some photos
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A few shots with the hood on.....
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Looks much better without imho
Very nice. Love the sound.