1970 gto judge ram air IV

[skierkaj]

I'm sorry, but IMO, you can't worry about all the other drivers. You can't worry about what COULD happen. Like I said before, NO MATTER HOW VALUABLE, I'D STILL DRIVE IT! Sorry to shout, but that's the truth. I wouldn't care if I had over $90K worth into it, I'd still drive the snot out of it. If I put that much money into the car, it's worth being driven. Ok, there would be one or two restrictions, like no driving in the salty Wis. winters, and try not to drive on too many gravel roads, but THAT'S IT! You want to drive it and have fun, but still keep it alive.

[Born30YrsLate]

There is a time and a place for everything - the time and the place to drive the crap out of the supercars was back when they had a reputation to establish...and now that they have their reputation they should be allowed to enjoy life in the "retirement lane"...an occasional drag pass or "carbon run" doesn't seem to hurt much as would a nice drive out on the highway. The reason there aren't as many supercars around today is because they had the snot driven out of them back in the day. My feeling is you don't have to live history to appreciate it...a little taste goes a long way....... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

[mrmuscle]

i agree somewhat, but i think a person should be able to do what they want with their own cars. if they want to store them forever, run the crap out of them or trailer queen them to death it is their choice and nobody should give them a hard time about it.

[Jeff H]

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i agree somewhat, but i think a person should be able to do what they want with their own cars. if they want to store them forever, run the crap out of them or trailer queen them to death it is their choice and nobody should give them a hard time about it.

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You nailed it! There are people that do all of the above and we each have our own feelings, but that shouldn't affect anyone else. I can appreciate bone stock original cars, modified restored cars, pro-touring cars, etc.

[Steve_Hoog]

Mr Muscle

I just got off the phone with Gary, and he's a little embarrassed that your giving away his driving habits.

He also said that he checked the car today for body sealer and carpet insulation. He said it has both.

[skierkaj]

I understand where all you guys are coming from. I know I may not have as much experience as some others out there, but I do know that restoring a vintage vehicle is a lot of work. I did everything MYSELF on my camaro, minus the final coat of paint and clearcoat. I agree with you Charley, that you do have mixed emotions about beating on your car (i.e. stone chips from some gravel and sealcoat on my quarters and bottom of front fenders), but once again, IMO, cars are meant to be driven and shown off. It gives you a good feeling when you pull into a crowded football game parking lot, and everyone stares at you as you rumble past. IMO, if the car is too good to be driven, you don't deserve to own it. I hope this hasn't offended anyone.

In response to Born30YrsLate, who says those glory days are over? No car should have to suffer the feats of "retirement lane," unless you're talking about a Geo. Cars don't have the satisfaction of a retirement; fellow wrencheads forbid it. True Wrencheads want the same performance as "back in the day," and aren't afraid to use the car. A car's only true retirement comes in the form of a crusher.

[mrmuscle]

i agree with that and you are mostly correct about the retirement when it hits the crusher. even then it is giving itself up so we can all still have canned tuna. lol