Hot Rods Big Daddy's 55 2 door wagon gasser

Somewhere in the cobwebbed corners of my memory I seem to remember a rubber gromet and a PCV valve stuck in one of those.

 

How many engines is this wagon gonna have, anyway? Lol

 

I think the 63 Fuelie Vettes had the grommet in the back with a chrome steel pipe and PCV valve running to the plenum.

 

Just the magic Mike 350. I thought it was a game here to collect shit you don't need? Lmao!

 

Why of course we do, is there a problem officer!

 

I'm thinking about building an engine and finding a body to build me a trailer queen bracket car. But that will be next winters project.

 

Just keep gathering parts and when the project starts, then build the engine. I have a few spare project engines that I have collected over time. The problem with getting them ready before you have the project on hand is you usually have to go back through them when you finally find the right project. Even with the exhaust ports taped and the intake sealed up, I have found surface corrosion in some of my project motors when they sit. Even prepping the block too early can require a dingle ball hone just to touch up when you go to build.

 

I have my eye on a Vega. I usually move fairly quick when I start something.

 

I thought all the Vegas were already built into drag cars!

 

I actually want to see a video of Lloyd getting in and out of one My kid is 6'3" weighs 270 , It was pretty funny watching him get in over the bar and seeing his helmet almost touch the roof. Mark won't be pleased with sub compact talk.....

 

Lloyd meant Corvair. Right Lloyd?

 

Hey thats Perfect! cheap and nobody really cares when you hack em up!

 

Do I see lug nuts on the 10 spokes? Mark no likie that either.

 

After hours upholstery

 

Lmao

 

Motor Trend's car of the year in 1971, before the true shittiness was obvious.

 

In the early 80s they were stacked like cordwood in the local boneyards...

 

Every manufacturer had their attempt at affordable people's car. Chevy had the Vega, Ford the Pinto, and even Chrysler got into the act with the K car. Each sold a ton, turned out to be not that great reliability wise and safety wise. And since they are all off topic let me just say the Vega at least has some racing value. But they being the affordable option when I was growing up is the reason I turned to hot rods. Never saw a factory car that couldn't be made better.

 

Come on Lloyd, don't get distracted with a vagerent, stay focused and concentrate on the wagon! HRP

 

There needs to be a super like button for posts like this !!

And this

 

Holy crap !
How did I miss this thread this entire time brother snake ??

man sweet car , great plan , and amazi…. Gre….fantas….. pretty good execution on a thought out plan

meh. , who’s balls am I busting ? Haven’t touched a screw on my 56 and here you are building gold outta rust. Putting out fires and playing a guitar !!!!!

you looking for a long term , non sexual male partner who’s into drinking beer and drag racing that enjoys going out on Friday nights and getting drunk on good or ok whiskey ?

im your guy

fuc!!ng go man go !!!!!!!!!

 

I'm in man, I have a spare room.

 

Vega's suck???? Yeah, grumpy Jenkins was an idiot anyway lol

 

Mom and Dad bought a brand new Vega when they came out. Dad drove it and Mom had their new 70 Monte Carlo. He always complained the Vega used as much gas as the Monte.

Everybody who was at Lloydfest, saw Randy buckling in Little Truckdoctor into Steve’s wicked 57. Little Truckdoctor is 14 and 6’3”. Can you guys imagine trying to buckle him into a Vega?

 

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1531598354159677&set=pcb.9024272667623243

This would be better than a Vega.

Gary

 

In 72 my older sister traded in a 67 Mustang convertible for a new Vega