Muscle Car Glory

LayanRubr · 12-27-2002, 04:30 PM

With reading some of the threads here in the past few months it kinda comes to me again what I've been thinking about for the past year or so. A few of you could and will prolly tell me more or disagree but it seems that old times are upon us again, muscle car age that is. Now me being only 18 its hard to reflect on the era with just modern nostaligia (spelt?)

Foremost from the rumor side of it, it seems that the old Mustang style is returning and Camaro.

Already concept models of the GTO and Charger have been shown. Now they dont compare in cubic inch but they do have power. Not to mention the return of the El Camino, Maurader, and well the list goes on. Heck even the GT40 is coming back. I know some of what I've said could be incorrect or advanced on so this is where it starts. What do you guys (and gals) think?

DAN-MAN · 12-27-2002, 05:14 PM

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Originally posted by LayanRubr
With reading some of the threads here in the past few months it kinda comes to me again what I've been thinking about for the past year or so. A few of you could and will prolly tell me more or disagree but it seems that old times are upon us again, muscle car age that is. Now me being only 18 its hard to reflect on the era with just modern nostaligia (spelt?) Foremost from the rumor side of it, it seems that the old Mustang style is returning and Camaro.

Already concept models of the GTO and Charger have been shown. Now they dont compare in cubic inch but they do have power. Not to mention the return of the El Camino, Maurader, and well the list goes on. Heck even the GT40 is coming back. I know some of what I've said could be incorrect or advanced on so this is where it starts. What do you guys (and gals) think?

It's spelled nostalgia.

I think that you are right. The muscle car movement is returning, and I hope it's here for a long time.

Daniel.

6T9PONY · 12-27-2002, 05:37 PM

YEAH! Return of the oldies!!!!

12-27-2002, 05:47 PM

Of course..we have to get the last ditch effort out of the muscle car before we have such tight EPA C.A.F.E. requirements that we won't be able to purchase them anymore....The money is good right now and people are...Nostalgic..Baby boomers who didn't get a chance to buy one back in the 1960s and 70s can buy a replica now that they are older, have the money and can afford the insurance...

Enjoy them while you can....

~Jenn~

Fox Body · 12-28-2002, 09:30 PM

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Originally posted by 6T9PONY
YEAH! Return of the oldies!!!!

Yep.

http://mustangs.harmonic.org/6769/bs69.html

6T9PONY · 12-29-2002, 01:17 AM

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Originally posted by Fox Body
Yep.

http://mustangs.harmonic.org/6769/bs69.html

Hey! That's my old car! RIP

My fastback is way cooler anyways.....

LayanRubr · 12-29-2002, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DAN-MAN
It's spelled nostalgia.

I think that you are right. The muscle car movement is returning, and I hope it's here for a long time.

Daniel.

You got me

chuck88 · 12-29-2002, 07:59 AM

It is definetly returning and what little car is the cause? that's right our little pony is. Look at the mustangs of the 80s no body was even thinking of performance back then but Mustang was there and selling.

Let the govt. and the public say what ever they want usually its opposite to what sells, and the silent majority wins again.

Chuck 88GT

LayanRubr · 12-29-2002, 05:43 PM

The Mustang family sure does have a strong persuasion

tireburner163 · 12-29-2002, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 6T9PONY
Hey! That's my old car! RIP

My fastback is way cooler anyways.....

Yea, except for the nasty mustardy color it is

.....Barf!!!!

2FastLX · 12-31-2002, 08:56 AM

I was in high school in the late 80's and I would say it was a good time to be a Hot Rodder. Most kids shunned Fords, but I was loyal to the Stang even then. I showed up to school my junior year driving a Spitfire Orange 65 Mustang Coupe. I paid for the car myself and was very proud of it. Then, a rich kid decided to get his daddy to buy him an even nicer one. So, I sold mine and bought an even nicer 66 Coupe. The competition was fierce, and I would like to say I had the fastest car in school, but I wasn't even close. There was a 69 Nova that was built for the drag strip, another 70 Nova with dual 4bbl carbs that was VERY fast, and a Cuda that was bad enough to shred any engine mount the guy threw at it. My best friend had a 68 Charger with a 440 Magnum in it and I gotta say, that was one BAD car. We were out cruising in it one night and pulled into a parking lot and saw a 69 Charger R/T Hemi sitting there. Our jaws dropped and we had to whipe the drool from our mouth's as we looked under the hood to see a 426 Hemi with the dual 4bbl Cross Ram. It had the pistol grip 4-speed and the car had 13,000 original miles! The guy took my friend and I for one of the most amazing car rides I have ever been on. We left the parking lot and in 2 1/2 blocks we were passing 125mph. WHAT A RUSH!!! I'll never forget that night.

Man, I really miss those days. You youngin's better enjoy them while you can.

LayanRubr · 12-31-2002, 03:33 PM

Wow cool high school

most people here at mine just drive lifted trucks

And trust me, I'm enjoying them while I can

2FastLX · 01-01-2003, 10:15 AM

Yeah it was a lot of fun. Auto Mechanics class was like the pits at the drag strip.

It seems now everybody is going retro. Ford with the 49, GT-40, and the styling they have been coming up with on various cars, Chrysler with the Charger, Prowler and PT Cruiser, Volkswagen with the Bug, and Mini Coopers popping up everywhere. It may be a good time to be a hot rodder here pretty soon if the trends keep up the way they are going. The only thing I am wondering about is are we going to be able to afford these cars?

12-27-2002, 04:30 PM	#1
LayanRubr Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Aggieland, Texas Posts: 297	Muscle Car Glory With reading some of the threads here in the past few months it kinda comes to me again what I've been thinking about for the past year or so. A few of you could and will prolly tell me more or disagree but it seems that old times are upon us again, muscle car age that is. Now me being only 18 its hard to reflect on the era with just modern nostaligia (spelt?) Foremost from the rumor side of it, it seems that the old Mustang style is returning and Camaro. Already concept models of the GTO and Charger have been shown. Now they dont compare in cubic inch but they do have power. Not to mention the return of the El Camino, Maurader, and well the list goes on. Heck even the GT40 is coming back. I know some of what I've said could be incorrect or advanced on so this is where it starts. What do you guys (and gals) think? __________________ 87 Mustang 5.0 (308) Notchback - The Blue Baron Rice Hater's Club member #20

12-27-2002, 05:47 PM	#4
Janeofalltrades Guest Posts: n/a	LOL Of course..we have to get the last ditch effort out of the muscle car before we have such tight EPA C.A.F.E. requirements that we won't be able to purchase them anymore....The money is good right now and people are...Nostalgic..Baby boomers who didn't get a chance to buy one back in the 1960s and 70s can buy a replica now that they are older, have the money and can afford the insurance... Enjoy them while you can.... ~Jenn~

12-29-2002, 07:59 AM	#8
chuck88 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Wood Ridge NJ USA Posts: 341	It is definetly returning and what little car is the cause? that's right our little pony is. Look at the mustangs of the 80s no body was even thinking of performance back then but Mustang was there and selling. Let the govt. and the public say what ever they want usually its opposite to what sells, and the silent majority wins again. Chuck 88GT __________________ So what if its "midlife crisis". Wife, 2 kids, busy job, "fixer upper" house, and I still have time for the Mustang!!! I Love my kids!!!

12-29-2002, 05:43 PM	#9
LayanRubr Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Aggieland, Texas Posts: 297	The Mustang family sure does have a strong persuasion __________________ 87 Mustang 5.0 (308) Notchback - The Blue Baron Rice Hater's Club member #20

12-31-2002, 08:56 AM	#11
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	I was in high school in the late 80's and I would say it was a good time to be a Hot Rodder. Most kids shunned Fords, but I was loyal to the Stang even then. I showed up to school my junior year driving a Spitfire Orange 65 Mustang Coupe. I paid for the car myself and was very proud of it. Then, a rich kid decided to get his daddy to buy him an even nicer one. So, I sold mine and bought an even nicer 66 Coupe. The competition was fierce, and I would like to say I had the fastest car in school, but I wasn't even close. There was a 69 Nova that was built for the drag strip, another 70 Nova with dual 4bbl carbs that was VERY fast, and a Cuda that was bad enough to shred any engine mount the guy threw at it. My best friend had a 68 Charger with a 440 Magnum in it and I gotta say, that was one BAD car. We were out cruising in it one night and pulled into a parking lot and saw a 69 Charger R/T Hemi sitting there. Our jaws dropped and we had to whipe the drool from our mouth's as we looked under the hood to see a 426 Hemi with the dual 4bbl Cross Ram. It had the pistol grip 4-speed and the car had 13,000 original miles! The guy took my friend and I for one of the most amazing car rides I have ever been on. We left the parking lot and in 2 1/2 blocks we were passing 125mph. WHAT A RUSH!!! I'll never forget that night. Man, I really miss those days. You youngin's better enjoy them while you can. __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241

12-31-2002, 03:33 PM	#12
LayanRubr Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Aggieland, Texas Posts: 297	Wow cool high school most people here at mine just drive lifted trucks And trust me, I'm enjoying them while I can __________________ 87 Mustang 5.0 (308) Notchback - The Blue Baron Rice Hater's Club member #20

01-01-2003, 10:15 AM	#13
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Yeah it was a lot of fun. Auto Mechanics class was like the pits at the drag strip. It seems now everybody is going retro. Ford with the 49, GT-40, and the styling they have been coming up with on various cars, Chrysler with the Charger, Prowler and PT Cruiser, Volkswagen with the Bug, and Mini Coopers popping up everywhere. It may be a good time to be a hot rodder here pretty soon if the trends keep up the way they are going. The only thing I am wondering about is are we going to be able to afford these cars? __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241

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