El Karacho1647545492 Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Okay, since a bunch of annoying (yet probably right) cunts on this board keep accusing me of not contributing jack shit to the automotive part of this board, I'm making an effort to amend my ways. So, CR, here's something I've had in mind. Should I spend a shitload of time and money working on the exterior/interior of the Apache, getting rid of rust, putting a sound system in, making the interior liveable and eventually show quality, and just making it an all around perfect car to look at; OR Should I spend a shitload of time and money getting shit done under the hood and along the drivetrain. I either want to get a Mustang II front clip, or apparently late 60's early 70's Camaro front ends will just weld right on. I'd do this in order to get disc brakes up front and potential to make the suspension a little softer. Also, a new transmission and rear end wouldn't hurt, since the beast tops out at about 65 for non-gas-guzzling speeds; OR Should I do nothing and save that time and money towards my pipe dreams of actually having some career in racing. Have at it, bitches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Fix the rust, the truck will disapear if you don't. Then start on the go fast parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powers Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Do what makes you happy. Go fast is not the only part of a car. The thread someone linked to about the roll on paint job was a great thread and I read it from beginning to end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Fix rust. After you preserv the metal, the rest you can take your time on. A blown 572 and a 6 speed would be quite the sexor though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 If it was me, I'd fix it up into pristine quality. I'd want to preserve it to last a long time as you never really see those things around anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 how about good looks and a all round performer... do want makes you happy.it looked pretty soild when you had it down here, but i didnt get to see it up on the rack. and if you dont like something, change it. if you dont like that or that didnt work, change it.complete late model chevy truck drivetrain with some bolt-ons like lsx and auto trans, wiring, etc etc. you could take your body and drop it on a newer chassis etc. you have endless possibilitys there. the real question is, what can you afford or how much are you wanting to spend. DIYers do these kinds of things all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 I would start with the rust, and other problems that could become big issues. From there I would start making it faster. Like Rob said though, do what makes you happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Just curious, but is this what you hope to get your racing aspiration's started in? or is this just a side-thing? I say get dedicated into what you want to do and make a decision from there. You think starting a racing career will make you happy then do so. But your still in school right? why not do the truck as a side project while concentrating on school and start racing when you get out? just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 make up some adaptors and bolt the body onto late model frame/drivetrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted March 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 make what bet? i have a life outside of CR and i've been out with friends all night....BETTER GO CHECK EVERY OTHER THREAD!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 make what bet? i have a life outside of CR and i've been out with friends all night....BETTER GO CHECK EVERY OTHER THREAD!!! He was talkin' to Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
996gangsta Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 make what bet? i have a life outside of CR and i've been out with friends all night....BETTER GO CHECK EVERY OTHER THREAD!!! Doesn't involve you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 make what bet? i have a life outside of CR and i've been out with friends all night....BETTER GO CHECK EVERY OTHER THREAD!!! Senior Member section..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted March 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 wow drunk posting pwns me. in other news, take this shit out of my thread you fucking tards. thats what the kitchen is for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vee21 Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 If you want to go racing leave your daily alone and go buy a kart. At 19 you may be to old to go professional but it is worth a try. I didn't get to start until I was 30, I have a lot of fun but I don't make a dime racing. Shad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 alex turn it into a show truck cause you would be wasting time putting go fast and suspension stuff in the apache cause it would never be what you would want it to be btw rob is tearing some shit up, perfect picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Senior Member section..... Which is where all that shit belongs, not in here. Cavin, if you have a bone to pick with someone take it to pm or start your own thread where it belongs, but keep it out of serious threads such as this. Any more thread derailment and I start passing out bans, especially in this section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted March 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 thanks mike. Anyways, I should probably continue by saying that the rust on the truck is only surface...yeah, I know eventually it'll eat away but the only place its begun to do that is on the rain lip around the top...I don't believe there is any surface rust, either. I'll be home tomorrow, so anyone who wants to check it out, name a time and place for a meeting and i'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 how long will you be in? I have to work all weekend but I'm free monday and tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted March 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 how long will you be in? I have to work all weekend but I'm free monday and tuesday i'll be around til next sunday, i'll bring the truck by and you can tinker to your heart's content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 I would say put the time in the truck. keep it forever or until you have a child to maybe one day to give to them. First would get the body back into a one shape and then go from there. If it were my truuck and I had a budget for it hears what I would do. body get it straight and rust free. would shave everything door handles drip rail chrome on the side and a 1 or 2 inch chop and paint it a soild color. updated front clip and air ride suspension updated brakes from a vette or F-body. BBC crate 396 or 502 that Fuel injected with a 4 speed auto or 6 speed manual. clean int with twead bucket seats and update gauges and power options. but thats just me if I had a budget and a year or 2 to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 i would do like adam said but upgrade some things. It would be awesome to be able to put an LSx t56 combo in it. Or the Lq9-t56 combo. You can get those for a decent price these days and still have an almost worry free setup. On the body side I would get the rust fixed (easy) and do something that makes you happy. Like bag it or lower it some. I like to see older trucks modded (not just engine, all over) and wouldnt mind seeing that beast either. Also do you still have that number I PMed you a while ago for the body work? If it was you I PMed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Go racing. Iron oxide is a slow process and can be removed quickly and easily, though not always cheaply. Depending on the kind of racing you want to do it may not be something you can do later in life or you could miss a golden opportunity of some sort that you won't get later in life because of age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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