From the Big 3?

by knightfan26917 Sun Jun 06, 2010 2:36 am

If you could have one vehicle from each of the "Big 3" ... what would it be?

Me:

1975 Caprice Classic convertible (spring/summer/fall "fun" car)
1996 Thunderbird (summer daily driver)
2010 Ram regular cab (winter daily driver)

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by Malicruiser Sun Jun 06, 2010 3:21 am

Me:

Already have my 74 Malibu. (Lifetime project/toy)
2005 Marauder (Partial daily driver/family car)
2009 Charger Police Intercepter (Main daily driver/have 6speed swap)

by TWBouska AKA Wooderson Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:23 am

Malicruiser wrote:Me:

Already have my 74 Malibu. (Lifetime project/toy)
2005 Marauder (Partial daily driver/family car)
2009 Charger Police Intercepter (Main daily driver/have 6speed swap)

so mali, are you a cop then?

by TWBouska AKA Wooderson Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:24 am

GM: 1969 Chevelle SS w/ a 427 swap
DPC: 1970 Plymouth GTX 440
Furd: 1969 Torino GT 428

thats if i was ordering them new from the factory in their respective years...my dream car and the next one im going to build is going to be a 67-69 plymouth barracuda fastback, with a 440 (maybe stroked) dana 60 rearend, tremec 5 speed, on some cragar (or similar five spokes) in either black, black/gold, plum crazy, or burnt orange metallic.

by dragons_lair59 Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:33 am

65 chevelle SS Z16 convert
69 boss 429 (for wife)
10 ram quad cab dually 4X4 with cummins

by JB2wheeler Sun Jun 06, 2010 11:25 am

1961 Furd Starliner or 58 Furd- 1975 Laguna- my old 68 dart GT convertible that I no longer have. JB

by novaderrik Sun Jun 06, 2010 12:08 pm

an actual nice 74 Monte Carlo
78 Furd LTDII sport coupe
Dodge Omni GLHS- actually badged as a Shelby, but we know who built the body.

by 77malibu77 Sun Jun 06, 2010 12:17 pm

77 malibu classic
1960 Furd starliner
1969 dodge charger ( i guess lol not really a dodge fan)

by 77malibu77 Sun Jun 06, 2010 12:19 pm

JB2wheeler wrote:1961 Furd Starliner or 58 Furd- 1975 Laguna- my old 68 dart GT convertible that I no longer have. JB

lol i jus realized u said starliner also those are nice "cruising cars"

by ant7377 Sun Jun 06, 2010 3:48 pm

Theres way too many to choose I couldnt have just 3.

by TWBouska AKA Wooderson Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:45 pm

JB2wheeler wrote:1961 Furd Starliner or 58 Furd- 1975 Laguna- my old 68 dart GT convertible that I no longer have. JB

check this starliner

it was said something insane like 1000 hours was spent on paint alone. the car has lace painted into it, along with an insane amount of coats of other colors.

by JB2wheeler Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:25 pm

I like the front end on the 60 a lot better than the 61, but I like the 61 back end just a little bit better than the 60. I knew a guy who bought a brand new 58 Furd 2 door hardtop, solid black, and it was beautiful. One night he had just washed it and had it parked under a big blue neon sign (a huge cross on top of our church) and that thing looked fantastic. JB

by Malicruiser Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:40 pm

TWBouska wrote:
Malicruiser wrote:Me:

Already have my 74 Malibu. (Lifetime project/toy)
2005 Marauder (Partial daily driver/family car)
2009 Charger Police Intercepter (Main daily driver/have 6speed swap)

so mali, are you a cop then?

Nope, just cops get the only stipped down juiced up big cars anymore.

by IndyG3 Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:51 pm

Hmm. I'd have to say:
Already have the '74 Chevy Chevelle
Maybe a Furd GT40. A kit car version of one would be cool
Either a 70-74 Challenger or Demon. Or a 440 powered K-car lol!

by chevy76monteman Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:10 am

Already acquired two of them...

-1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau: Acquired 10 years ago. Will be restored to stock appearance with a nice little (or big) surprise under the hood. Will be the summer cruiser/show vehicle.

-1986 Pontiac Grand Prix LE: Acquired in February, 2010. Will be given a Lauren Engineering 2+2 nose and a spoiler then painted. Power train is still undecided. Keep it simple and swap in a 350 or... find a Turbo Regal engine and differential. Will be summer cruiser/show vehicle/bracket racer.

The one yet to be acquired:
-2009 Pontiac G8 GT. Daily driver.

by JB2wheeler Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:49 am

Yeh, I can see that Pontiac G8! JB

by The Dude Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:20 pm

Wow.... Only one from each of the big three? That would be really hard to choose, seriously. Obviously the 76 is it for me, but leaving it out of the mix I would go this route:

GM
1965 Olds 442 with a 455 - had the chance to buy 3 for $1500 when I was younger. Passed it up because of lack of money & space. Too bad that opportunity didn't happen more recently...... These have always been towards the top of my list.

If not the Olds then a 1955 Chevy done up just like in 2LBT - I love that car.

FoMoCo
Call me odd, but I always remember riding in my Grandfather's old green 1972 Furd Ranger F100. If I could have only one Furd, this would be it......

Chrysler
1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - !!!!????? Yeah at the time, Mitsubishi & Chrysler were sister companies, called Diamond Star Motors or DSM for short. This is legitimately a Chrysler product & compared to anything else being put out in 91, damn worthy of being called American. If it's not considered a valid request, slap a Plymouth badge on it & give me a turbocharged AWD Laser. Smoking

by 74MonteCarlo Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:32 pm

I'm happy with my current GM and MoPar.

FoMoCo, would probably go to a 1963 Galaxie 500 XL 427 hardtop. Or a 55 Crown Victoria. I'm a huge Crown Vic fan...ALL years...Something about them, draws me in.

by TWBouska AKA Wooderson Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:37 pm

74MonteCarlo wrote:I'm happy with my current GM and MoPar.

FoMoCo, would probably go to a 1963 Galaxie 500 XL 427 hardtop. Or a 55 Crown Victoria. I'm a huge Crown Vic fan...ALL years...Something about them, draws me in.

my girlfriends parents neighbor had a 55 crown vic that was black and pink, it was actually pretty sweet in that color combo believe it or not.

by 74MonteCarlo Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:33 pm

Yes it is! Someone in my area has a 55 Fairlane convertible that is black and pink, inside and out. It's one gorgeous ride!

by knightfan26917 Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:47 pm

ant7377 wrote:Theres way too many to choose I couldnt have just 3.

(and)

Rago wrote:Wow.... Only one from each of the big three? That would be really hard to choose, seriously.

LOL! I know....

BTW ... changing my 3rd choice from the 2010 Ram to a Grand Cherokee!

For the record ... my 3 choices [all of which have NO connection to FWD] ... are assuming I have NO other cars. That's right ... *gasp* ... I would not have a Monte Carlo.

But I'm not sure I could limit myself to just 3 cars...lol. Wink

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by maliburacinfreak Sun Jun 20, 2010 8:56 pm

GM
73 formula firebird with the SD455 and 4speed
MOPAR
71 GTX/ROADRUNNER with 440
Furd
cant say id own one Mad

by The Dude Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:12 pm

Anything with an SD455 & 4 speed would be fun to own..... Thumbs up

by maliburacinfreak Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:57 pm

Rago wrote:Anything with an SD455 & 4 speed would be fun to own.....

true! anytime ive mentioned wanting a 70-73 formula, people ask why not a T/A? i just love the dual snorkel formula hood on those cars. i had a 73 formula 350 several years ago. shoulda kept it but the body was waaaay too far gone to mess with.

by JB2wheeler Mon Jun 21, 2010 1:00 am

I had a buddy who had a pink and white 55 Crown Vic and it was nice. One day he tried to speed thru one yellow light too many and got broadsided and then he lost control and hit a phone pole. JB

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