RE: Future of old cars and shows.

[Ron Crossley <rcrossley@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi all -

I agree with Cory. Some people enjoy working on their cars. Some people enjoy driving their cars. Some people enjoy both. Seems there should be room for everyone in this hobby. There was a time 45 years ago I could probably have built a big block race motor blindfolded. I don't pay someone to work on my cars because I can't do it. I pay them because working on the cars just doesn't interest me any more and because I don't have time to do things myself. But I do have the money to pay someone. Instead of working on my cars every free minute(not many of those) I'm driving them. And, trust me, nobody enjoys driving their MOPAR more than I do! So lighten up people. The hobby is about doing what you enjoy, not what someone else enjoys!

Ron

'63 Sport Fury  383/727

> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> From: cory_383@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: Future of old cars and shows.
> Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:10:53 -0500
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> Yo Bill,
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> I agree with almost everything you said.  Here's where I disagree.  
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> Some people who don't work on their own cars have valid reasons for it.  I'm a person who is disabled but love old cars.  Over the years, as my condition has worsened, I physically can't do nearly the things I could do even 10 years ago.  Fortunately I have a buddy who loves old MOPAR more than anybody I can think of.  He is a mechanic and does most of the work on my car for me.  If it wasn't for him my 65 Polara wouldn't have the 440 it has today.  I'm just saying don't be so quick to judge
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> > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> > From: bbjt3@xxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: Future of old cars and shows.
> > Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:43:07 -0700
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> > MO
> > I know the feeling well and you have stated it better than I ever could.
> > It gets to me when my family (wife) says; why don't you get a pro to do that? Number one reason is, I can't afford it and also because I want to do it myself!!!!
> > Start of Rant.
> > It pisses me off when I go to shows and a guy is talking about how he did this and he did that when it is obvious that he paid to have the car restored. Hint to that type of car owner...If you don't have grime under your finger nails and barked knuckles; you didn't do it.
> > I try to keep my hands as clean as possible and even wear gloves but the dirt and grime still gets in.
> > I know that my car is not a show winner and rides like a log wagon and won't corner worth a damed but it will go fast straight and make a lot of noise doing it.
> > There is nothing like driving your old car and know it is running because of you.
> > Later
> > Bill Harrison
> > 65 Coronet 2 dr post
> > 
> > --- On Sun, 6/27/10, Ollie <satellite1965@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > 
> > > From: Ollie <satellite1965@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Subject: Re: Future of old cars and shows.
> > > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> > > Date: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 5:28 PM
> > > 
> > > Well put MO..The home built is the fun part. Only say fun
> > > after it is done because I said a couple bad words about the
> > > whole project while in progress...hehehe You see the decal
> > > on the Petty Car...Ollie Motorsports...my way
> > > http://picasaweb.google.com/satellite1965/PettyStockCarProject#5479679713380805442
> > > Ollie
> > > 
> > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "MO ( Steve Mick)"
> > > <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 3:43 PM
> > > Subject: Future of old cars and shows.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > > 
> > > > First off, this is judt my ramblings and certainly not
> > > critism.  I like to go to car shows even tho I know I
> > > have no chance of a trophy. Most shows are participant
> > > judged. Strikes against me: It's a Mopar- No billit- no
> > > braided lines- no exotic fuel inductions-no super bling
> > > wheels- no high dollar one of a kind paint job- Mostly all
> > > original interior.  I built this car to suit only MY
> > > taste knowing full well it goes against what it takes to win
> > > car shows. This is a driver  and I do not enjoy making
> > > sure there is not a single  bug speck  or unclean
> > > spot on it.
> > > > 
> > > > What I am proud of is that it is a home built car. It
> > > is well crafted - We are not afraid to drive it- not even in
> > > the rain if necessary. I don't have a fortune in it if you
> > > don't count my hours of enjoyment labor..  My favorite
> > > trophy was a  completly un expected ( it was at 
> > > a  bigger show) special judges pick
> > > entitled   " for a labor of love"  It is
> > > a car that is certainly un- common. A 1956 Chrysler two door
> > > hdtp with a 354 Hemi..
> > > > 
> > > > What is the future for this car when our generation is
> > > gone? Hopefully my son will take good care of it.
> > > > 
> > > > Same for my current project , a 1964 B body Dodge 2 dr
> > > hdtp. Built soley for my enjoyment of re- living the good
> > > old days. Done just the way I would have done it in the Mid
> > > 60's  It will not win shows---- " what? a four speed?
> > > everyone knows that a well built automatic will beat that at
> > > the drag strip"  :-)   " what is a Sun
> > > Super sst800 tachometer? everyone knows a big Autometer tach
> > > is better for the driver"  " What is a Stewert Warner
> > > electric fuel pump?  Man I can hear thet noisy thing a
> > > block away!" " This car would look a lot better with
> > > some  billit wheels on it instead of white painted
> > > steel wheels on the back and those cheap looking plain
> > > chrome wheels on the front"  " Why is there mesh screen
> > > wire in place of your inner headlights"  " Why are you
> > > using a ( brand X ) hoodscoop and you have it installed
> > > backwards ? "" Why is it jacked up so high? that thing won't
> > > corner near like a Vette"
> > > > 
> > > >  No the car wont win shows and won't be worth
> > > much when I can't seed shift anymore, But I will really
> > > enjoy talking to the people that already  know the
> > > answers to all those questions
> > > > 
> > > > It takes special people to enjoy pre 1968 Mopars That
> > > is why so few were saved and  seen at cruise ins and
> > > car shows
> > > > 
> > > > Just my de-flated $.02
> > > worth....................................................MO
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > {Steve Mick}
> > > > http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mick64.html
> > > > 
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