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Post by jbailey on Apr 16, 2014 8:48:45 GMT -7
Now don't laugh to hard lol, but this is my $300 work beater. 1990 Chevy S10  Untitled by ratrodfanbobcat, on Flickr This one here actually belongs to my dad and brother, but I've been storing it for 8 years and have been tinkering with it recently. I got it running after sitting for 15 years not being stared. Its a 1963 Ford Falcon 4 door station wagon.  Untitled by ratrodfanbobcat, on Flickr I'll post some pics later of my other junk lol. Thanks for looking! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2014 16:30:27 GMT -7
i'm not laughin, i'm droolin! wish i could find another square body s-10
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Post by jbailey on Apr 16, 2014 16:54:20 GMT -7
Thanks Frank! At first I wasn't so sure about owning a Chevy, only the third one I've owned lol. I really enjoy filling up with gas every two weeks though.
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Apr 16, 2014 20:03:50 GMT -7
Nothing wrong with an old S-10. I know some people look down on them, but I always thought they were great. For $300 and good on gas, how can you go wrong?
The Falcon wagon is cool. Reminds me of one that one of my friend's dad had just like it. We did a couple weekend road trips with it with six of us piled in it back in '79-'80.
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Post by jbailey on Apr 20, 2014 19:19:33 GMT -7
Thanks Skip. I figured I couldn't get jury on the S10 lol, its been a good little truck so far. I think I finally talked my brother into keeping the little station wagon for now at least. Here's a pic of my rat rod project in its current state.  Untitled by ratrodfanbobcat, on Flickr Its a 1942 Chevy truck that was originally a Navy truck at the Naval Ammunitions Depot in Hastings, Nebraska. I know these aren't rides really, but you guys might like em lol. The first one is a 1964 Hi-U travel trailer and the second is a 1963 Go-lite travel trailer.  Untitled by ratrodfanbobcat, on Flickr  Untitled by ratrodfanbobcat, on Flickr Here's a really bad pic of my bike, its a 2004 Suzuki Marauder that I painted all with rattle cans.  Untitled by ratrodfanbobcat, on Flickr |
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Post by Doc O on Apr 21, 2014 5:21:21 GMT -7
Very cool rides JB!!!
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Post by jbailey on Aug 20, 2014 7:29:28 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2014 21:07:24 GMT -7
...Jesse, that S-10 is the crap man! Let me guess, it has the 2.5 4 cylinder in it? (I ask as that motor, was nick named the "Iron Horse", ya couldn't kill the danged things! A friend of mine ran his (or well his wife did) not knowing it was out of oil for what they seemed to think was a MONTH, and the damn thing is still going strong! After of course having the pan dropped to see any damage from the bottom end!!!!
Not to mention a truck, and somewhere near what 30 MPG's isn't a bad thing....I get a fraction of that, or less with my big old monster....
Not a thing wrong with a Chevy S-10 really....Not for what your using it for, I couldn't justify using my truck for a work travel back and forth everyday driver and i only worked across town!!!!! I just couldn't afford it if that were the case!
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Sept 3, 2014 9:43:47 GMT -7
Very cool JB - love the campers!
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Post by jbailey on Sept 3, 2014 9:59:15 GMT -7
Yes John, the little S10 is a 2.5 5 speed. Its been a great little pickup!(even though its a Chevy lol)
Thanks CC, I have sold both the campers though lol. Been trying to get stuff out of the yard so I can bring home my dad's 1955 F-250, just too many dang projects lol.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2014 17:55:23 GMT -7
Jesse, Heres what I need:   Altho I AM dreamin' but it is a nice thought huh?  Nice 2 wheeled ride guy! Thought you'd like my "Dream Ride 'Cycle" |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2014 17:56:02 GMT -7
an an awful heavy bike tho..... but thats a LOT of HP under that blower hat covered fuel tank!
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Post by jbailey on Oct 17, 2014 6:54:04 GMT -7
Thanks John! That bike looks like a hairy ride lol, but fun none the less. I got the old Falcon wagon running and driving. Here's a pic with my boys and me on its first trip around the block under its own power in 16 years.  IMG_20141017_084149 by ratrodfanbobcat, on Flickr Its going to be my winter project and hope to be done and driving it by the time the snow melts. I'll take pics and post them here of my progress if that's cool with Iceman and GB. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2014 16:28:35 GMT -7
Good job mate , will be a great project.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2014 18:39:29 GMT -7
NICE goin man! That looks like fun... what engine powers the Falcon?
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Post by jbailey on Oct 17, 2014 19:18:48 GMT -7
Thanks Dale!
John, its a poor little 170ci straight six backed by a 3 on the tree.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2014 20:18:16 GMT -7
-3 on the tree, theres one I haven't heard in a LONG time!
NICE! what ya got for plans for it over winter?
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Post by jbailey on Oct 17, 2014 20:23:19 GMT -7
Basically gonna redo the brakes, add a dual resivior master cylinder and patch the rusty floor pans. Also thinking it needs lowered a few inches lol. I plan to pull the engine and clean it up and install new gaskets. In a year or so I'll get quarter panels and the gumption to put em on lol.
Just basically make it mechanically sound and reliable then start taking it and the family to some local car shows. My buddy here in town has a 1965 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 and is always telling me I need something to go to shows with him in lol.
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Post by sharp on Oct 17, 2014 22:43:00 GMT -7
good luck restoring the falcon,looks like fun!
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Post by jbailey on Mar 11, 2015 9:17:04 GMT -7
Figured I'd update with my new ride.  20150311_111006-1 by ratrodfanbobcat, on Flickr It's much nicer to drive than the old s10 lol. I also sold my motorcycle a few weeks ago, miss it but I don't miss the payments lol. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2015 15:21:24 GMT -7
NICE! I gotta say with all my "rides" from mt first to the current I have NEVER had a payment, always bought outright.....NEVEr a "new" one but new to me was good enough.... plus I like my ole '67.......Speaking of, your Chevy here....... that have 4 doors, the rear 2 open "suicide" ?? Can't tell from the pic, but it seems tho it has 4 doors...... |
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Post by jbailey on Mar 11, 2015 15:45:11 GMT -7
Unfortunately no John, it's a 99 so it is only a 3 door cab. It's not exactly what I wanted but it was the last truck in my top 5 that wasn't already sold by the time I got my money lol. I had picked out Dodges for my 1 and 2 pick, one was a 02 the other a 03 and both crew cabs with 5.7 hemi's. I like it though and I can fit the whole family in, plus it has a v8 and 4wd lol.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2015 20:04:28 GMT -7
i have a 98...last year with NO rear doors :/
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2015 21:17:49 GMT -7
Sorry guys..... Didn't mean to "poke" with the 4 door comment......  I imagine the cab on my truck is damn near the weight of yer entire truck LOL plus I bet with that little fact, you get WAY better MPGs then I do I'll also bet, because you get way better mileage then I, you also got one less fuel tank to fill I got 2 fuel tanks on my truck, with 32 gallon EACH so........ And each has a reserv. on it too.....I can even close off one tank with a valve! EVEN so, I bet it cost you less to operate even tho mine is older,..... I guess thats the good with the bad...... I also have an old school 383 in mine  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2015 21:26:04 GMT -7
and even considering all that i still take yours over mine given the choice. not because it's dodge but because it' s classic and has style |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2015 1:19:20 GMT -7
-I take that as a compliment, either way you look at it!  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2015 3:00:26 GMT -7
as it was meant |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2015 3:51:30 GMT -7
i'm not laughin, i'm droolin! wish i could find another square body s-10 I'm putting an '86 extend cab up for sale! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2015 3:52:51 GMT -7
nice rides, JBailey. someday I'll have to get one photograph of all my 1:1's together.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2015 4:08:05 GMT -7
that would be kool! however Montana is a bit far.
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