Originally Posted by
presidential
Personally, with my experience, I don't think it keeps with the aesthetic of the show. In addition, if I saw that at a show that I covered, I'd probably pass it by and look for something with some pedigree, especially at BP.
Aesthtic and Pedigree? Are we talking about the same BilletProof? This one?:
How many times have you seen my car in public? (probably never), but if you would have seen it, whether at a cruise-in, or a show, then you would know that I almost NEVER pop the hood. I classify my car as a Kustom, a LeadSled type car, and opening the hood breaks up the natural flow of the design. From the outside, nobody's going to know the difference, and I honestly I could care less if they did, as I am building it for me to drive, not them.
Originally Posted by presidential
It would be just as wrong as seeing a mod-motor in a 60's Lincoln. Neato idea, decent looking motor but just not as good as an original mill.
I'm glad you think I'm doing this just for the hell of it, especially since I now have a Caddy 331 taking up space in my Garage.
Here's what she looked like 2 years ago...
But heck. That motor that I spent $6000 rebuilding and balancing was running so good that it was back in the shop every 2-3 months. Couldn't even take it more than 120 miles without it breaking something. What good is a car if you can't drive it?
Originally Posted by presidential
But I don't know anything which is probably why I quit my job @ Hot Rod and Car Craft magazine (back when they were still owned by Primedia). Yeah, I know nothing.
You said it yourself. Just because you worked somewhere, it does not make you an authority on the subject. Your still a spectator on the sidelines.
Originally Posted by presidential
Actually, rednecks do that. Mostly it's for tire clearance because they're too broke to afford a Sawz-All or a plazma cutter. They do get carried away at times (blame it on the Natty) and have an errant swing or two that lands a binger right in the quarter or even into the taillight.
I must apologize to everyone here. By definition, BUILD means to assemble from parts. BUILD UP means to enhance something by assembling from parts.
Apparently some members are "Building a Beater", rather than "Building Up a Beater". My bad.
Originally Posted by presidential
If you were referring to the camo car I built with this inferance, you've got no idea. Hell, I don't know what you're even doing here to be honest with you.
Anyway, this is fun...it gives me something to do at work.
I actually liked the Camo car. It had a theme, and it was executed. Why am I here? To give my opinion and to increase my post count of course.
I'm glad this is keeping you entertained at work...
Charles