Author Topic: Ugly, totally obtainable cars you want (Read 15517 times)

IPA4Me · « **Reply #125 on:** March 27, 2021, 08:53:51 AM »

Perfect for the single man in the Navy. Wish I had it now as an empty nester.

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KITNfury · « **Reply #126 on:** March 27, 2021, 09:46:53 AM »

Quote from: michigancat on March 27, 2021, 08:52:32 AM

Those S10 and Ranger supercabs, like what's the point? I remember being like 7 and uncomfortable in the back seat of one

While you can put kids you don't really care about back there, I think it's more for tool boxes, small luggage bags, etc.

Institutional Control · « **Reply #127 on:** March 27, 2021, 11:20:21 AM »

Quote from: KITNfury on March 27, 2021, 09:46:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 27, 2021, 08:52:32 AM
Those S10 and Ranger supercabs, like what's the point? I remember being like 7 and uncomfortable in the back seat of one
While you can put kids you don't really care about back there, I think it's more for tool boxes, small luggage bags, etc.

Beer cooler.

yoga-like_abana · « **Reply #128 on:** March 27, 2021, 12:23:46 PM »

Suicide seats were kinda fun as a kid the first time you rode in one. As a teenager it would’ve just been embarrassing

TheHamburglar · « **Reply #129 on:** March 27, 2021, 01:28:51 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on March 27, 2021, 08:52:32 AM

Those S10 and Ranger supercabs, like what's the point? I remember being like 7 and uncomfortable in the back seat of one

I got a 1991 extended Ranger when I was 17. The extended cab was nice to have after 2 years in an 1985 S-10. It was a nice option to have if more people needed a ride somewhere, even if it sucked for them.

BW · « **Reply #130 on:** March 27, 2021, 01:37:55 PM »

First truck was an extended cab Dakota, then the extended cab S10 and buddy had an extended cab Ranger. Good for a big ol subwoofer and also piling in buddies to go cruise the turn around for girls in the next town over

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Kat Kid · « **Reply #131 on:** March 27, 2021, 01:43:54 PM »

It would actually be too big a pain in the balls with maintenance costs and such, but getting an slk convertible or old Porsche Boxster would be fun.

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Kat Kid · « **Reply #132 on:** March 27, 2021, 01:46:50 PM »

Could definitely find a cheaper one with more miles.

KITNfury · « **Reply #133 on:** March 27, 2021, 01:50:50 PM »

I don't think beer many people would call boxsters and slks ugly.

IPA4Me · « **Reply #134 on:** March 27, 2021, 01:54:40 PM »

The upkeep on those euros are insane. Makes them ugly for my bank account.

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Kat Kid · « **Reply #135 on:** March 27, 2021, 01:54:49 PM »

Yeah I messed up and only met one condition.

CHONGS · « **Reply #136 on:** March 27, 2021, 04:33:51 PM »

CHONGS · « **Reply #137 on:** March 27, 2021, 04:42:01 PM »

Spracne · « **Reply #138 on:** March 27, 2021, 05:28:47 PM »

Quote from: Chingon on March 27, 2021, 04:42:01 PM

Lol. How long is that sucker? Jesus.

mocat · « **Reply #139 on:** March 27, 2021, 05:37:51 PM »

Quote from: asava on March 15, 2021, 11:16:05 PM

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/mammoth-lakes-1991-toyota-liteace-4x4/7289557195.html

oh my heavens

KITNfury · « **Reply #140 on:** March 27, 2021, 06:18:24 PM »

Quote from: Spracne on March 27, 2021, 05:28:47 PM

Quote from: Chingon on March 27, 2021, 04:42:01 PM

Lol. How long is that sucker? Jesus.

If I had a dollar for every time I wished I'd heard that....

Institutional Control · « **Reply #141 on:** March 29, 2021, 07:52:38 AM »

So, my dad has given me my grandfather's 1953 GMC pickup. It runs fine but it doesn't have power steering, brakes are not wonderful but she looks pretty good as it's been in a shed for the last 50 years. Question, how much do you think it would cost to have power steering, modern braking system, new suspension, new transmission and possibly AC in a truck that old?

BW · « **Reply #142 on:** March 29, 2021, 08:04:37 AM »

Quote from: Institutional Control on March 29, 2021, 07:52:38 AM

So, my dad has given me my grandfather's 1953 GMC pickup. It runs fine but it doesn't have power steering, brakes are not wonderful but she looks pretty good as it's been in a shed for the last 50 years. Question, how much do you think it would cost to have power steering, modern braking system, new suspension, new transmission and possibly AC in a truck that old?

Not terrible amount, lots of aftermarket parts. Try LMC. Would be interested if you wanted to move it. Post a pic!

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KITNfury · « **Reply #143 on:** March 29, 2021, 08:44:29 AM »

Quote from: Institutional Control on March 29, 2021, 07:52:38 AM

So, my dad has given me my grandfather's 1953 GMC pickup. It runs fine but it doesn't have power steering, brakes are not wonderful but she looks pretty good as it's been in a shed for the last 50 years. Question, how much do you think it would cost to have power steering, modern braking system, new suspension, new transmission and possibly AC in a truck that old?

Car air conditioning is easy more expensive than it should be imo. May as well buy a 2 ton air conditioner for a house. Expect $1500 or more.

I replaced drum brakes with disc on my old 60s continental, front only. It cost about $1200. That included brake booster, master cylinder, proportioning valve, calipers, adapter plate, and rotors.

Big shot from the hip, if you do all that I'm betting you spend a minimum of $5k. Not sure if you can just throw on power steering without an engine swap, but could be wrong about that.

Institutional Control · « **Reply #144 on:** March 29, 2021, 08:54:16 AM »

Quote from: BW on March 29, 2021, 08:04:37 AM

Quote from: Institutional Control on March 29, 2021, 07:52:38 AM
So, my dad has given me my grandfather's 1953 GMC pickup. It runs fine but it doesn't have power steering, brakes are not wonderful but she looks pretty good as it's been in a shed for the last 50 years. Question, how much do you think it would cost to have power steering, modern braking system, new suspension, new transmission and possibly AC in a truck that old?
Not terrible amount, lots of aftermarket parts. Try LMC. Would be interested if you wanted to move it. Post a pic!

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Institutional Control · « **Reply #145 on:** March 29, 2021, 08:55:23 AM »

Quote from: KITNfury on March 29, 2021, 08:44:29 AM

Quote from: Institutional Control on March 29, 2021, 07:52:38 AM
So, my dad has given me my grandfather's 1953 GMC pickup. It runs fine but it doesn't have power steering, brakes are not wonderful but she looks pretty good as it's been in a shed for the last 50 years. Question, how much do you think it would cost to have power steering, modern braking system, new suspension, new transmission and possibly AC in a truck that old?
Car air conditioning is easy more expensive than it should be imo. May as well buy a 2 ton air conditioner for a house. Expect $1500 or more.

I replaced drum brakes with disc on my old 60s continental, front only. It cost about $1200. That included brake booster, master cylinder, proportioning valve, calipers, adapter plate, and rotors.

Big shot from the hip, if you do all that I'm betting you spend a minimum of $5k. Not sure if you can just throw on power steering without an engine swap, but could be wrong about that.

That's better than I was thinking. I was afraid it'd be over $10k.

KITNfury · « **Reply #146 on:** March 29, 2021, 09:01:40 AM »

Quote from: Institutional Control on March 29, 2021, 08:55:23 AM

Quote from: KITNfury on March 29, 2021, 08:44:29 AM
Quote from: Institutional Control on March 29, 2021, 07:52:38 AM
So, my dad has given me my grandfather's 1953 GMC pickup. It runs fine but it doesn't have power steering, brakes are not wonderful but she looks pretty good as it's been in a shed for the last 50 years. Question, how much do you think it would cost to have power steering, modern braking system, new suspension, new transmission and possibly AC in a truck that old?
Car air conditioning is easy more expensive than it should be imo. May as well buy a 2 ton air conditioner for a house. Expect $1500 or more.

I replaced drum brakes with disc on my old 60s continental, front only. It cost about $1200. That included brake booster, master cylinder, proportioning valve, calipers, adapter plate, and rotors.

Big shot from the hip, if you do all that I'm betting you spend a minimum of $5k. Not sure if you can just throw on power steering without an engine swap, but could be wrong about that.

That's better than I was thinking. I was afraid it'd be over $10k.

It might be. If you're paying someone else to do it, I would almost guarantee it.

yoga-like_abana · « **Reply #147 on:** March 29, 2021, 09:26:53 AM »

Quote from: Institutional Control on March 29, 2021, 07:52:38 AM

So, my dad has given me my grandfather's 1953 GMC pickup. It runs fine but it doesn't have power steering, brakes are not wonderful but she looks pretty good as it's been in a shed for the last 50 years. Question, how much do you think it would cost to have power steering, modern braking system, new suspension, new transmission and possibly AC in a truck that old?

Tranny will be the most expensive part of this. Do you want it to be a daily driver? If so and you don't care about originality you might as well do an ls swap on the engine at the same time.

Institutional Control · « **Reply #148 on:** March 29, 2021, 09:31:23 AM »

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on March 29, 2021, 09:26:53 AM

Quote from: Institutional Control on March 29, 2021, 07:52:38 AM
So, my dad has given me my grandfather's 1953 GMC pickup. It runs fine but it doesn't have power steering, brakes are not wonderful but she looks pretty good as it's been in a shed for the last 50 years. Question, how much do you think it would cost to have power steering, modern braking system, new suspension, new transmission and possibly AC in a truck that old?
Tranny will be the most expensive part of this. Do you want it to be a daily driver? If so and you don't care about originality you might as well do an ls swap on the engine at the same time.

I don't know about a daily drive but I would like to be able to take it out every weekend. The transmission is geared so low that first gear is basically worthless. I'm not really interested in restoring it to it's original. That would take too much money.

I was thinking that if I'm going to replace everything else, I might as well do the engine as well.

yoga-like_abana · « **Reply #149 on:** March 29, 2021, 09:41:51 AM »

I personally like carbureted engines as even the biggest dummy can figure most things out on it but those LS engines I've heard are easy to swap and pretty inexpensive.