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re: WYDI if you were 16?
Posted on 12/11/15 at 11:29 am to slacker130
Posted on 12/11/15 at 11:29 am to slacker130
Those Blazers are nice.
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Posted on 12/11/15 at 12:07 pm to roadGator
Of course. However, a Ramcharger isn't very practical for a teenager. Everything will need replaced if it's not been maintained well.
I've got a 79 Bronco that is obnoxiously redneck. Lifted, dual glasspacks, huge arse tires etc. all the bells and whistles.
I love it, it's fun as shite. And it's an electrical nightmare with all shite the previous owners dicked around with half-assing things. If you have the time and tools to work on it yourselves a first car project is a very cool thing to do w/ a son and it'll teach him some basic mechanical skills he'll need when daily driving a 30+ yr old beast.
I've got a 79 Bronco that is obnoxiously redneck. Lifted, dual glasspacks, huge arse tires etc. all the bells and whistles.
I love it, it's fun as shite. And it's an electrical nightmare with all shite the previous owners dicked around with half-assing things. If you have the time and tools to work on it yourselves a first car project is a very cool thing to do w/ a son and it'll teach him some basic mechanical skills he'll need when daily driving a 30+ yr old beast.
Posted on 12/11/15 at 12:13 pm to roadGator
I like.
I have a feeling the girls will like it too which is all that matters for a 16 year old.
I have a feeling the girls will like it too which is all that matters for a 16 year old.
Posted on 12/11/15 at 12:42 pm to slacker130
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Picture the one below in a faded black with severe rust accents.
That's how mine was. Faded black with red leather interior. Whip antennae, spotlights, and a rebel flag plate on the front
that thing was a frog hunting machine we would take it across flooded rice fields at night drinking beer with girls in bikinis and shoot some massive bullfrogs 
Posted on 12/11/15 at 12:53 pm to roadGator
I drive a 1996 Camry when I was 16 in 2009, so yes I'd say I would.
Posted on 12/11/15 at 12:59 pm to roadGator
Absolutely. especially if I had a hand in restoring it.
Posted on 12/11/15 at 1:05 pm to roadGator
Absolutely.
Drawback might be gas mileage. It's not really an issue right now with gas prices as they are, but that would be the only drawback. Gas isn't that big of a deal for adults, but I work with enough teens to know that it's a BIG expense to them. They spend a lot of time cruising and driving around, and they burn a lot of gas. Having a really fuel inefficient vehicle kind of sucks (assuming he's paying for his own gas).
My brother did something similar for my nephew with an old Chevy truck (though he put a ridiculous engine in it as well). Beautiful restore job that got like 8 miles to the gallon. Then he took it off to college 3 hours away and had to put gas in it when he wanted to come home. Needless to say, he didn't come home much.
Drawback might be gas mileage. It's not really an issue right now with gas prices as they are, but that would be the only drawback. Gas isn't that big of a deal for adults, but I work with enough teens to know that it's a BIG expense to them. They spend a lot of time cruising and driving around, and they burn a lot of gas. Having a really fuel inefficient vehicle kind of sucks (assuming he's paying for his own gas).
My brother did something similar for my nephew with an old Chevy truck (though he put a ridiculous engine in it as well). Beautiful restore job that got like 8 miles to the gallon. Then he took it off to college 3 hours away and had to put gas in it when he wanted to come home. Needless to say, he didn't come home much.
This post was edited on 12/11/15 at 1:09 pm
Posted on 12/11/15 at 2:12 pm to roadGator
This would be better. 22R or 20R engines are bullet proof and parts are easy to find. Gas mileage would certainly be better.
Posted on 12/11/15 at 2:21 pm to roadGator
I'd drive it as it beats walking. Thing probably gets 3 miles per gallon, but so what.
Posted on 12/11/15 at 2:37 pm to roadGator
That thing is gorgeous
Good on you. Your son will love it
Good on you. Your son will love it
Posted on 12/11/15 at 2:38 pm to roadGator
Absolutely. Do it.
Posted on 12/11/15 at 3:07 pm to Aubie Spr96
Nice yota but it wont pull my boat so it's out
Posted on 12/11/15 at 3:42 pm to roadGator
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Planning on getting one to restore with my son for time with him and wrench education to make him a better man.
Posted on 12/11/15 at 3:59 pm to roadGator
Old Dodge/Plymouth yes, new one, no.
Posted on 12/11/15 at 7:30 pm to kywildcatfanone
My first ride exactly... Paid $4500 for it. It had a 350-4 speed with a granny low and a posi track rear end. I saved every penny to get this beast. I couldn't afford the Ferrari on Magnum P.I. Or the Charger from Dukes of Hazzard. So I got this sucker! And loved it.
And I was pissed when gas jumped up to $1.01/gal.
I lined the lockable center console/glove compartment with a trash bag and filled it up with beer. Then headed to the dunes at the river. Good times!
Posted on 12/11/15 at 7:49 pm to hawgfaninc
Don't put a roof on it. That'll guarantee there's no silly business in the back.
Posted on 12/11/15 at 8:36 pm to Cheese Grits
I can promise from experience, restoring a Scout is NOT the way to go.
I had a '74 Scout II w/ the 345. The gaskets in the engine rebuild kit were nearly $1,000 alone.
Any Scout part will be outrageous and aftermarket part companies are few and far between for those vehicles. Many people do engine swaps, but it's not the same for me. Those 345 IH engines were cockstrong.
I had a '74 Scout II w/ the 345. The gaskets in the engine rebuild kit were nearly $1,000 alone.
Any Scout part will be outrageous and aftermarket part companies are few and far between for those vehicles. Many people do engine swaps, but it's not the same for me. Those 345 IH engines were cockstrong.
Posted on 12/11/15 at 10:26 pm to Hardy_Har
Same, but the lowly 318. Great rigs and Chuck Norris drove one 
This post was edited on 12/11/15 at 10:53 pm
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