Options

The Car Talk Thread

1313234363766

Comments

  • Options
    ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,911 moderator
    edited November 29, 2006
    Andy wrote:
    You've got photoshop now, boy, use it! thumb.gif Just straighten it out, and a little crop. BTW, I miss seing The Egg. When you were a little sH** I used to work about 300yards from behind where you were standing to take this photo.

    What do you mean "when"? He still is rolleyes1.gif
    Moderator Journeys/Sports/Big Picture :: Need some help with dgrin?
  • Options
    jsedlakjsedlak Registered Users Posts: 487 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    Andy wrote:
    When you were a little sH** I used to work about 300yards from behind where you were standing to take this photo.

    rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif

    I can't stop laughing! Rosy Cheeks, I think we should have an NMMR photoshoot there...
  • Options
    antriebantrieb Registered Users Posts: 285 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    jsedlak wrote:
    rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif

    I can't stop laughing! Rosy Cheeks, I think we should have an NMMR photoshoot there...
    I agree, its very easy to get too. Snarcher and I went there before our drive tonight.


    This is the car as it sits now
    113523340-M.jpg

    If all goes well it will look like this in a month or so, but instead of the yellow French lights they will be a smoked.
    zace34og9.jpg
    Photography runs in my blood :andy

    http://zwilliams.smugmug.com/
  • Options
    gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    Very big truck
  • Options
    dragon300zxdragon300zx Registered Users Posts: 2,575 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    gus wrote:
    Very big truck

    Looks like a daily commuter to me. No one would be stealing my parking spot anymore.
    Everyone Has A Photographic Memory. Some Just Do Not Have Film.
    www.zxstudios.com
    http://creativedragonstudios.smugmug.com
  • Options
    DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    gus wrote:
    Very big truck


    I've stood next to one of those at the borax mines in Boron, CA. The diesel engine runs a generator, and each wheel runs off an electric motor. There were dozens of them in this ginormous. They worked an open pit mine, the largest in California. You can see it here in this not very good photo. The text is right...however big you think that hole is, it's bigger.

    Anyway, those trucks were pretty cool.
    Moderator Emeritus
    Dgrin FAQ | Me | Workshops
  • Options
    antriebantrieb Registered Users Posts: 285 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    Did a little editing...

    113723198-L.jpg
    Photography runs in my blood :andy

    http://zwilliams.smugmug.com/
  • Options
    DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited November 29, 2006
    it'll look really good with those new wheels... you're pretty good at those little modification edits in pshop! thumb.gif

    That tractor in the background is pretty hot, btw. I used to ride around in one just like it when I was working at the driving range... only mine had a big cage around the drivers compartment, for obvious reasons. Fore!!!
    Erik
    moderator of: The Flea Market [ guidelines ]


  • Options
    antriebantrieb Registered Users Posts: 285 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    The tractor is a 1958ish Ford. I believe the model is 8N but I'm not positive.

    The tractor is super clean and that is the original paint. It has only around 500 hours total use!
    Photography runs in my blood :andy

    http://zwilliams.smugmug.com/
  • Options
    marlinspikemarlinspike Registered Users Posts: 2,095 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    antrieb wrote:
    The tractor is a 1958ish Ford. I believe the model is 8N but I'm not positive.

    The tractor is super clean and that is the original paint. It has only around 500 hours total use!

    You might be a redneck if...you talk about how cherry your 1958 tractor is.
  • Options
    jsedlakjsedlak Registered Users Posts: 487 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    antrieb wrote:
    The tractor is a 1958ish Ford. I believe the model is 8N but I'm not positive.

    The tractor is super clean and that is the original paint. It has only around 500 hours total use!

    I tried to take pictures of it... but failed :(.
  • Options
    antriebantrieb Registered Users Posts: 285 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    You might be a redneck if...you talk about how cherry your 1958 tractor is.
    ...and your currently wearing ripped jeans, a plaid shirt, havn't showered in 3 days, and are chewing tobacco.
    Photography runs in my blood :andy

    http://zwilliams.smugmug.com/
  • Options
    AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    Andy wrote:
    *cough* a smart kid would make a link *cough*
    Now you are my beyotch. You know what you have to do.
  • Options
    antriebantrieb Registered Users Posts: 285 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    Andy wrote:
    Now you are my beyotch. You know what you have to do.
    Yes Father. I understand and I will comply.
    Photography runs in my blood :andy

    http://zwilliams.smugmug.com/
  • Options
    AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    antrieb wrote:
    Yes Father. I understand and I will comply.
    Now *that* is music to my ears. Bummer that it took 20 years lol3.gif
  • Options
    DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    Andy wrote:
    Now *that* is music to my ears. Bummer that it took 20 years lol3.gif


    :nah Just a bribe.
    Moderator Emeritus
    Dgrin FAQ | Me | Workshops
  • Options
    antriebantrieb Registered Users Posts: 285 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    DavidTO wrote:
    :nah Just a bribe.
    rolleyes1.gif

    Nah, I already got what I wanted about 10 minutes before I posted that :D
    Photography runs in my blood :andy

    http://zwilliams.smugmug.com/
  • Options
    DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    antrieb wrote:
    rolleyes1.gif

    Nah, I already got what I wanted about 10 minutes before I posted that :D


    That's still a bribe.
    Moderator Emeritus
    Dgrin FAQ | Me | Workshops
  • Options
    AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    antrieb wrote:
    rolleyes1.gif

    Nah, I already got what I wanted about 10 minutes before I posted that :D
    I may have mixed up the order, you might be getting the All-Star Tiddlywinks set.

    Don't forget I can still return it.
  • Options
    DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited November 29, 2006
    Andy wrote:
    I may have mixed up the order, you might be getting the All-Star Tiddlywinks set.
    They still make those!!! rolleyes1.gif
    Erik
    moderator of: The Flea Market [ guidelines ]


  • Options
    marlinspikemarlinspike Registered Users Posts: 2,095 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    Andy wrote:
    Now you are my beyotch. You know what you have to do.

    If you weren't father and son...I'd be scared...and confused.
  • Options
    antriebantrieb Registered Users Posts: 285 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    If you weren't father and son...I'd be scared...and confused.
    I have to find my brother a car. I've got all my feelers out for an '89-93 535i 5-speed. 3.5L I6 205hp 225tq. The only catch is that 5% of the 535i's made were manuals :(
    Photography runs in my blood :andy

    http://zwilliams.smugmug.com/
  • Options
    marlinspikemarlinspike Registered Users Posts: 2,095 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    antrieb wrote:
    I have to find my brother a car. I've got all my feelers out for an '89-93 535i 5-speed. 3.5L I6 205hp 225tq. The only catch is that 5% of the 535i's made were manuals :(

    It's not for sale, but I do know a guy who has one...though he made it into a 5-spd, it was originally an auto.
  • Options
    AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    It's not for sale, but I do know a guy who has one...though he made it into a 5-spd, it was originally an auto.
    Don't waste my reading time. Come on, 'spike - get me a car for Oliver !!!!!

    8687057-S.jpg34699661-S-1.jpg
  • Options
    marlinspikemarlinspike Registered Users Posts: 2,095 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    Andy wrote:
    Don't waste my reading time. Come on, 'spike - get me a car for Oliver !!!!!

    Well...if you're willing to spend money Brett Anderson over at Koala Motorsport will make a 535 auto (easy to find) into a 535 stick-shift for like $3500 IIRC.

    Why the 535 I6 stick-shift requirement? Is that what he wants or what Zac wants? If the latter, tell me the budget and I'll name my recommendations.
  • Options
    gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    Andy wrote:
    Don't waste my reading time. Come on, 'spike - get me a car for Oliver !!!!!

    Your going to need one that already has the mods then 'eh ?
  • Options
    AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited November 29, 2006
    gus wrote:
    Your going to need one that already has the mods then 'eh ?
    rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif
  • Options
    ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,911 moderator
    edited November 29, 2006
    DoctorIt wrote:
    That tractor in the background is pretty hot, btw. I used to ride around in one just like it when I was working at the driving range... only mine had a big cage around the drivers compartment, for obvious reasons. Fore!!!

    I prolly shouldn't tell you I aim for those. Of course, I suck so bad at golf
    that I rarely hit one. But when I do.... lol3.gif
    Moderator Journeys/Sports/Big Picture :: Need some help with dgrin?
  • Options
    antriebantrieb Registered Users Posts: 285 Major grins
    edited November 30, 2006
    Well...if you're willing to spend money Brett Anderson over at Koala Motorsport will make a 535 auto (easy to find) into a 535 stick-shift for like $3500 IIRC.

    Why the 535 I6 stick-shift requirement? Is that what he wants or what Zac wants? If the latter, tell me the budget and I'll name my recommendations.
    It has to be a 5-speed manual, no automatic cars are allowed at my house! Even my mom's CRV and step-dads 4Runner have manual boxes...

    Also I wouldn't pay someone to do a manual swap, its really easy if you have all the parts to do it and it has been documented many times. He would just rather start with a manual car.
    Photography runs in my blood :andy

    http://zwilliams.smugmug.com/
  • Options
    antriebantrieb Registered Users Posts: 285 Major grins
    edited November 30, 2006
    euroeesni5.jpg

    :D
    Photography runs in my blood :andy

    http://zwilliams.smugmug.com/
Sign In or Register to comment.