Pro Touring fouls

[cantvalve16]

What are some automotive things that you like that might get you made fun of on this board?

For instance, I like a taller stance than what most on this board would consider acceptable. Wide tires and tall enough to not worry about collectors raking a speed bump if I'm not paying enough attention. I find myself torn between what I like and what functions best (lowered for handling).

Oh, and I confess...... I like........ 15 in. wheels. There I said it.

So, there is my admission. Now what are yours?

[CptKlutz]

LOL, I confess to small fat rims too. If I wasn't driving on tracks that much I'd love to do an old school Trans Am 69 Mustang on 15/16" balloons, spiced with modern tech. But there's no denying the advantages of low stiff sidewalls in a tire.

[novanutcase]

What are some automotive things that you like that might get you made fun of on this board?

For instance, I like a taller stance than what most on this board would consider acceptable. Wide tires and tall enough to not worry about collectors raking a speed bump if I'm not paying enough attention. I find myself torn between what I like and what functions best (lowered for handling).

Oh, and I confess...... I like........ 15 in. wheels. There I said it.

So, there is my admission. Now what are yours?

:getout:


Just kidding! Nothing wrong with any of that!

John

[novaderrik]

What are some automotive things that you like that might get you made fun of on this board?

For instance, I like a taller stance than what most on this board would consider acceptable. Wide tires and tall enough to not worry about collectors raking a speed bump if I'm not paying enough attention. I find myself torn between what I like and what functions best (lowered for handling).

Oh, and I confess...... I like........ 15 in. wheels. There I said it.

So, there is my admission. Now what are yours?

all that, and i bet your car doesn't even have a silly name..

[Steve68]

I think my Nova looks the best with the Rallys on it, for street use that is,

[Yelcamino]

I like a fat 'ol carbureted big block Chevy, which is not the best choice for corner carving (or MPG) in this sea of lightweight LSx conversions.

[paulk68]

i love a car that has a nice rake to it. you know something that sits a little higher in the back.

[Bishop73]

I like a fat 'ol carbureted big block Chevy, which is not the best choice for corner carving (or MPG) in this sea of lightweight LSx conversions.

Amen to that!!

[Steve Firebird]

I like a fat 'ol carbureted big block Chevy, which is not the best choice for corner carving (or MPG) in this sea of lightweight LSx conversions.
Ya man the old Pontiac 455 with a Qjet is not "in style" between the fenders of the bird but I love it. I also tend to like my car some what higher than the cool guys do. I did get a few 4X4 jabs when I was building it.

[JEFFTATE]

I love the old style straight spoke American Racing Torque-Thrust 15" wheels.
But you can't really get great 15" tires or big brakes behind them.

I love the Vintage Trans-AM look too.

[Shiro666]

I want to build up an Aveo.







Bad, real bad.

[derekf]

There is a long list of imports that I'd love to build next. Actually, there's no domestic cars on the "next up" list.

[yellowrallys]

I love the old style straight spoke American Racing Torque-Thrust 15" wheels.
But you can't really get great 15" tires or big brakes behind them.

I love the Vintage Trans-AM look too.

Jeff, the nascar and arca folks have massive brakes behind those 15 inchers to stop them hogs.

[yellowrallys]

I like a fat 'ol carbureted big block Chevy, which is not the best choice for corner carving (or MPG) in this sea of lightweight LSx conversions.

Me too!:yum:

[JEFFTATE]

Jeff, the nascar and arca folks have massive brakes behind those 15 inchers to stop them hogs.

Oh yeah ...........
I forgot about that.
You're right Steve.

[BA.]

Ok, since we're all coming clean....


I like SIDE-PIPES. No,..I LOVE Sidepipes! I just don't have the ballz to put them on my 69 Camaro.

[Bow Tie 67]

Ok, since we're all coming clean....


I like SIDE-PIPES. No,..I LOVE Sidepipes! I just don't have the ballz to put them on my 69 Camaro.


I'll loan you mine....... Do it!!

[Yelcamino]

I'll loan you mine....... Do it!!

NNNNOOOO!!!!!! Don't do it!!!! :slap:
There are only two type of cars in this world that can pull off side pipes - AC Cobras and 63-72 Vettes. That's it, no more, ever!!!!

[Bow Tie 67]

NNNNOOOO!!!!!! Don't do it!!!! :slap:
There are only two type of cars in this world that can pull off side pipes - AC Cobras and 63-72 Vettes. That's it, no more, ever!!!!


I like them on the 69's ...... now as for your elky pipes up through the bed like a semi :enguard:

[PARKERRS]

^^^ lol

[Lowend]

Asking advanced suspension questions and ending a sentince with "stance"

[class67]

I like my digital gauges, I know they are street roddish but I like them.

[rogue]

I like a fat 'ol carbureted big block Chevy, which is not the best choice for corner carving (or MPG) in this sea of lightweight LSx conversions.

I feel the same way.

[cluxford]

I like a fat 'ol carbureted big block Chevy, which is not the best choice for corner carving (or MPG) in this sea of lightweight LSx conversions.


Oh yeah, not only do I love this so much, I am building it !!

632 cubed, dual quad hilborn (style) scooped (out the bonnet)....

Dying to get this baby on the road....not truly PT, but sort of

[mach1stang]

I like my digital gauges, I know they are street roddish but I like them.


My new daily driver has a full digital dash and it is great!

[Steve Chryssos]

I like.......









I like......










I like automatic transmissions!! There I said it, I said it, I said it!!!!!!!
-Sd-j0rKeKw

[Rick Dorion]

I like to think about a V8 and jungle gym rollcage in my 92 Volvo wagon :)

[rogue]

I like.......









I like......










I like automatic transmissions!! There I said it, I said it, I said it!!!!!!!


:eek: intervention time

[rogue]

I like to think about a V8 and jungle gym rollcage in my 92 Volvo wagon :)

not alone there

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/11/27/the-volvette-tt-ls1-powered-740-wagon/

[cantvalve16]

Steve.. uh.. I had no idea this was to be such a coming clean session for you. See guys, that why these issues need to be brought out into the open and dealt with. J/K

[novanutcase]

Steve.. uh.. I had no idea this was to be such a coming clean session for you. See guys, that why these issues need to be brought out into the open and dealt with. J/K

DR. PHIL????

LOL!

John

[jackfrost]

There are only two type of cars in this world that can pull off side pipes - AC Cobras and 63-72 Vettes. That's it, no more, ever!!!!

and the Javelins:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/AMC_Javelin_1969_SST_rqhigh-1.jpg

[buickfunnycar.com]

LOL, I confess to small fat rims too. If I wasn't driving on tracks that much I'd love to do an old school Trans Am 69 Mustang on 15/16" balloons, spiced with modern tech. But there's no denying the advantages of low stiff sidewalls in a tire.

You mean something like this...?
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Check out the buldge of a 295/50-15 stretched over a 7"-wide wheel:
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[KevMc]

I like the look of a stock low back, no headrest seat in a first gen F-body over a big bolstered Sparco.

[Chevrolaine]

I still hide Fuzzy Dice behind the seat and hang em proudly on the mirror when no ones around.:smoke:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/72misc001-1.jpg

[thegman]

I like them on the 69's ...... now as for your elky pipes up through the bed like a semi :enguard:Any pics? I've been thinking about it but can't visualize it. I could see it going horribly wrong

[CHILI442]

I can't think of a name for a style of build that's more gay than 'pro-touring'. Sorry, it just sounds gay. 'G-machine' is up there too.

'Street Fighter'....now we're talkin'!


Pro-touring
Pro-touring
Pro-touring
Pro-touring
Pro-touring
Pro-touring

You say it enough times and you'll agree with me.


Again, sorry people. I know this one is gonna ruffle some feathers.


What are some automotive things that you like that might get you made fun of on this board?


Ok, I guess this is what I don't like that might get me made fun of on this board.

[JEFFTATE]

I can't think of a name for a style of build that's more gay than 'pro-touring'. Sorry, it just sounds gay. 'G-machine' is up there too.

'Street Fighter'....now we're talkin'!

Pro-Touring is for ......." touring ". ( Taking trips )
Street Fighter is for haulin a$% around curves.

[scogin918]

NNNNOOOO!!!!!! Don't do it!!!! :slap:
There are only two type of cars in this world that can pull off side pipes - AC Cobras and 63-72 Vettes. That's it, no more, ever!!!!


I think they look just fine

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/69BMCAM-1.jpg

[Yelcamino]

...... now as for your elky pipes up through the bed like a semi

Just the thought of that makes me want to :barf:

[mpozzi]

You guys all need a serious immersion into a 12-Step Program ... :slap: and I couldn't agree more with Lowend's thoughts on "stance."

:machine:... STANCE!!!

Cheers and enjoying this one ...
Mary Pozzi

[Yelcamino]

I like my digital gauges, I know they are street roddish but I like them.

I'm right there with you; I have two cars equipped with Dakota Digital. :hammer:

[Yelcamino]

I like automatic transmissions!! There I said it, I said it, I said it!!!!!!!

That's ok Steve, we're there for you. Remember, the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem.

[moreHP]

:yeah:Drum brakes!

Nothing like the adrenelin rush of hoping you can stop!

[cantvalve16]

MusclecarJohn: Those Bosses are IT for me. Love the styling right of the showroom floor. I even like the bulged tires all the way around (gasp).

[cantvalve16]

:yeah:Drum brakes!

Nothing like the adrenelin rush of hoping you can stop!

I am still rollin' on drums and that has definetely crossed my mind a time or two since it has rained a little around here lately.

[buickfunnycar.com]

MusclecarJohn: Those Bosses are IT for me. Love the styling right of the showroom floor. I even like the bulged tires all the way around (gasp).

I know it...only bodystyle Ford ever made that was worth a damn.
Keep an eye on the Ring Brothers,they are currently doing a '69-'70 Mustang...can't wait to see that!:yum:

[TA219]

I am suprized that the safety police havnet gotten all over you for 295's on a 7" wheel..... but I do like the look! I have 275's on a 8" wheel on my GTO because I love the way it looks.


You mean something like this...?
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Check out the buldge of a 295/50-15 stretched over a 7"-wide wheel:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

'Street Fighter'....now we're talkin'!





As you can see............ V V V V

[nowukno]

Oh Yea!!!,well I like TTII's and the 305 engine in my wagon!! Top that!!!

[streetk14]

I know it is sometimes frowned upon by people, but I HAVE to have a good stereo in all my cars. I'm not talking about anything ridiculous like you'd see on "unique Whips", but something with a nice sub/amp combo and an i-pod interface. Just enough bass to rattle my rearview mirror, not to be heard down the street. Sometimes the cammed LS1/blower whine soundtrack isn't enough for me :headbang:

[scogin918]

I agree. I've always had at least one 10 and some components up front no matter what.

[CarlC]

Form before function.

[Gearhead Dude]

NNNNOOOO!!!!!! Don't do it!!!! :slap:
There are only two type of cars in this world that can pull off side pipes - AC Cobras and 63-72 Vettes. That's it, no more, ever!!!!

When I was growing up in the Seventies, my best friend's dad had a full-mural (howling wolf, full moon, etc. etc.) custom Econoline van with sidepipes. I can't seem to get that vision of automotive excellence out of my head when I hear/read someone talking about sidepipes!

[JWilson]

Um, only my entire drivetrain...305, th-350, 2.56 posi (why?), rear drums, and (gasp) cast 17" American Racing wheels.

[bigvegan]

"When I was growing up in the Seventies, my best friend's dad had a full-mural (howling wolf, full moon, etc. etc.) custom Econoline van with sidepipes. I can't seem to get that vision of automotive excellence out of my head when I hear/read someone talking about sidepipes!"

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Between the SUVs and the Minivans, regular old vans get ZERO respect these days.

A sidepiped mural van with a full PT drivetrain/suspension sure would be fun though.

It's not like you'd have all that much competition either.

[2yellow69]

Well, I was hoping to have it running before I showed pictures, but here it is.
I LIKE WAGONS!!! Especially with woodgrain! I'll post more on this car later.

[novanutcase]

Country Squires RULE!!!

John

[FirstGenZq8]

...i sometimes find myself liking underbody LEDs...oh god forgive me!!!

[vanzuuk1]

I love 15 inch wheels..nascar aero rims can fit pretty big brakes underneath.


I love trans am shorty sidepipes, i will have them by the summer.


I think I will put some beat up old vintage decals on my car this summer,the car cruise guys will fudge their huggies when they see that.

I love the way a little rake looks on a car.


I think an automatic an a hi tech car is perfect, especially like the ones steevo sets up.


I like it all, man.

[vanzuuk1]

Ps I want to move out west and be friends with musclecar john and his crew, great cars..

[Mkelcy]

...i sometimes find myself liking underbody LEDs...oh god forgive me!!!

Oh my! We badly need to do an intervention - underbody LEDs? [Where's the Fast and Furious smilie?]

[critter]

They're redneck, I don't like them and I won't use them but they do work, slapper bars.

[frankenstang]

Someone mentioned sidepipes on Vettes? This is a link to pictures of my Wife's uncles car. It hasn't been touched in 30+yrs. He did all the Ecklers body mods in the early 70's and will not restore it. Right now, it's too cool to mess with.....

http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?albumid=4&carid=1498

[gearheads78]

I like like like um reverse rakes and strait axles. And slot mags too :yeah: Sorry I had to let it out.

[monza]

...i sometimes find myself liking underbody LEDs...oh god forgive me!!!

Oh my god I can't believe you admitted that:jawdrop:

[carguy502]

I want to build up an Aveo.







Bad, real bad.
I have the same sickness, but with the Smart car. Picture a Smart car with a straight axle and an Big Block:yum:

[protour_chevelle]

I just love this look.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/DSC_00511-1.jpg

I am kidding.

I like my exhaust to be loud, very loud. lol

[nowukno]

I just love this look.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/DSC_00511-1.jpg

I am kidding.

I like my exhaust to be loud, very loud. lol
LOL OH MY Goud!!!

[rogue]

I like like like um reverse rakes and strait axles. And slot mags too :yeah: Sorry I had to let it out.

anyone who doesn't pay respect to gassers :machine:

[Ron L]

I want a rear wing on my fastback.

[bigvegan]

I think a biodiesel autocross camaro would be pretty cool, if not very feasible.

[OHCbird]

The look of TTIIs or something like it is just RIGHT on some cars... Here's my 68 with Billet Specialties Rebels (the axle is hanging by the way). It's just a damn shame nobody's come up with something like it that fits BIG brakes.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/Apr08066-1.jpg

[Damn True]

Country Squires RULE!!!

John


Indeed they do!

How many among us did their first burnout or neutral-drop or "youknowwhat" in the back of a big-block-wood-grain-family-truckster?

In my case it was a 1972 Ford LTD Country Squire with a 460 I think.

[Damn True]

Ps I want to move out west and be friends with musclecar john and his crew, great cars..

Do it!

[Damn True]

Someone mentioned sidepipes on Vettes? This is a link to pictures of my Wife's uncles car. It hasn't been touched in 30+yrs. He did all the Ecklers body mods in the early 70's and will not restore it. Right now, it's too cool to mess with.....

http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?albumid=4&carid=1498




That thing is freakin perfect!

[Damn True]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/2338094596_0e365573d0-1.jpg?v=0

The belly-tanker.

I know a guy who is sure he can get me an F-14 belly tank. I am seriously considering it.

[Flash68]

I miss my old air-shocked, jacked-up 74 Nova on McCreary dirt track tires.... kinda.... ok, not really! :)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/74nova-1.jpg

[Nicks67GTO]

I HATE FIRST GEN CAMAROS!!! :box2: Ahhhhh wait im just kidding!! :machine:Dont shoot, dont shoot!! HAHA JK. I like the big cowl hood, loud exaust, prostreet, 15" wheels, bigs in the back with skinnies in the front on some cars as long as the rears are tucked in...see my photobucket for links to my 73' Nova for example....

[55chevyman]

im putting my 14x7 old style american mags back on my 55 today! 245/60/14's!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh yeaaaaaaaaa

dont shoot!!!!! ahaha

[buickfunnycar.com]

Ps I want to move out west and be friends with musclecar john and his crew, great cars..


As a native born & raised New Yorker,I welcome you with open arms...:yum:

[class67]

I miss my old air-shocked, jacked-up 74 Nova on McCreary dirt track tires.... kinda.... ok, not really! :)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/74nova-1.jpg


That was good...lol

[class67]

...i sometimes find myself liking underbody LEDs...oh god forgive me!!!

:idea: I think you should do that and then post some pics for us all to see :barf::getout:

[dhutton]

A big ol' Roots blower and trac bars. I must have a little pro street blood in me. (not my car)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/68_maro_blower_vt_001-1.jpg

[Yelcamino]

A big ol' Roots blower and trac bars. I must have a little pro street blood in me.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/68_maro_blower_vt_001-1.jpg

That's nice. I'd take it in a heartbeat!

[mpozzi]

...i sometimes find myself liking underbody LEDs...oh god forgive me!!!

MCJ and several other peeps hunting for underbody LED's ...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/04/DSC_0191-1.jpg

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[b-man]

In 1989 way back before 'Pro-Touring' was coined I was driving this '66 VW Type II pickup daily. It has '84 Corvette 16X8.5s with 205/55-16s all around, the sixteens were considered huge back then.

Currently being held prisoner in the back corner of my garage.

Foul?

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/DSC02220-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/DSC02221-1.jpg

[Flash68]

^^ That bus looks badass!

[dadto2jays]

I love the look of some skinnies in the front and some nice fat tires in the rear...

[Cometose]

^^ That bus looks badass!

x2
No foul!!

[minendrews68]

OK...you guys and gals just had to keep at it!!! I admit it I still like the Cragar SS's...there, I said it.

[Derek69SS]

I LOVE the look of bias-ply tires. :secret:

I HATE the look of carbon-fiber (if I had any on my car, it would be painted):box2:

[go-fish]

and the Javelins:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/AMC_Javelin_1969_SST_rqhigh-1.jpg


I agree Javelins are hot with sidepipes!

[Takid455]

That Type II is the first one I've seen w/o rust. You have a miracle my friend right in your garage.

[b-man]

That Type II is the first one I've seen w/o rust. You have a miracle my friend right in your garage.You'd be surprised at the number of 40+ year old vehicles out here in So Cal that are rust-free. I have a '70 Chevy C20 pickup that's just as rust-free, just another one of the benefits of living in paradise.

[go-fish]

You'd be surprised at the number of 40+ year old vehicles out here in So Cal that are rust-free. I have a '70 Chevy C20 pickup that's just as rust-free, just another one of the benefits of living in paradise.
Paradise has easier taxes and less Santa Ana's.
:smoke:

[buickfunnycar.com]

MCJ and several other peeps hunting for underbody LED's ...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/04/DSC_0191-1.jpg

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

Mary's got some trick LED lighting alrighty...:smoke:

[jst8a5.0]

Wow there truely are some scary admissions...having said that, I would love to turbo V8 and back half with some Bogarts on 8" slicks and skinnies up front! Oh you know you can see it too!

[Nicks67GTO]

You'd be surprised at the number of 40+ year old vehicles out here in So Cal that are rust-free. I have a '70 Chevy C20 pickup that's just as rust-free, just another one of the benefits of living in paradise.

You guys are fortunate. Here in Iowa its just about impossible. My 95' F150 as 203,000 miles on it. It would probably run forever, its just the body is falling apart....

[CHRIS67]

I love a loud exhaust on a muscle car, but hate them on droning 4 bangers.


I hate project names on cars, just have a nice car and be happy about it. You don't have to call it Project Death Storm to have it be cool or feel menacing.

[Jarcaines]

I too am not a fan of carbon fiber on a muscle car. I love it on a Subaru, but a Camaro?

LS motors are goofy looking, it's to bad they work so well.

The stock gauges in a 67-68 Camaro look better then anything I have seen that you can replace them with.

Clean/Flush firewalls make a car look fake.

I don't understand spending over $50,000 on any vehicle, unless it makes over 500HP, runs on water, actively cleans the environment while you drive, and gold coins fall out of the tail pipe every 50 feet. (I still like to look at all your expensive cars though ;-) )

Am I still allowed to hang out here?

[cantvalve16]

I had no idea so many of you were closet Cragar and traction bar fans. Oh who cares? Everything has it's place right?

[BonzoHansen]

Chevy had a PT paint job before anyone! LOL

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Admission: I like these cars.

[vyking67]

:enguard:i too hate names for cars.. you cant name your own car.. only a car magazine editor has the power to do that and even then that right is marginal...

wait... you can name your car when you no longer drive it ( and not because it doesn run at the moment ) ... if you still drive your car you can only call it what it is,, or by what year it is...
for example .. the camaro or the mustang .. or my 67 ..68... 72... espically if you have dirffrent years of the same model.

[ProTouring442]

:enguard:i too hate names for cars.. you cant name your own car.. only a car magazine editor has the power to do that and even then that right is marginal...

wait... you can name your car when you no longer drive it ( and not because it doesn run at the moment ) ... if you still drive your car you can only call it what it is,, or by what year it is...
for example .. the camaro or the mustang .. or my 67 ..68... 72... espically if you have dirffrent years of the same model.

My wife named my car, is that OK? She named it Inamorata, which basically means "the other woman."

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[FirstGenZq8]

Mary's got some trick LED lighting alrighty...:smoke:

so does she really have underbody LEDs or are y'all joshin' me?

[oestek]

I think car names are pretty ridiculous, but necessary to differentiate your Camaro from all the rest. Actually, the names often aren't so bad, but why must they all be "Project" something? That's what gets me.

I dig cars that sit "right", no matter what size wheel or tire they're on.

Just because a part is Carbon Fiber or aluminum doesn't mean it belongs on the car.

I like it when all the hose ends and fittings are the same color... I'm not big on blue, red, and purple. The black ones are expensive, but you can strip the blue and red with oven cleaner and a buffing wheel, leaving a nice matte silver.

Just because something is "fabricated" doesn't mean it's right.

Some carbed cars run as well as EFI cars without the setup and tune time.

Old motors are cool.. Nailheads, AMC, Olds, Cads, Pontiacs, Buicks.. even early small block Chevys. Almost every BBC is cool. You don't need a new motor transplant to be cool. Just make whatcha got run right. (Although new motors are killer as well.)

I think the best part of the PT scene is the the underlying requirement that the cars need to run right and are expected to be driven hard! That's cool anywhere!

[oestek]

Chevy had a PT paint job before anyone! LOL

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Admission: I like these cars.

That is cool. Lose the smog-era power level and it's a winner!

[comp-spec]

CHROME

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[BigVin]

A pillar guage pod

[NovaPwr]

I like the green Royal Pine air fresheners. Always did. When I open my car door after not being in it for a couple months, I get a flood of old memories back and it always makes me smile.

Dave

[evsmotors]

I've done some things people don't like! ;)

Adding a crap load of Carbon Fiber!

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and of course to really trigger them...a extremely bulletproof 1,000HP+ Japanese motor! ;)

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[Ron L]

Chevy had a PT paint job before anyone! LOL
We had one of these when I was a kid:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/tra002076vi-1.jpg

[venturabeachpup]

I like a fat 'ol carbureted big block Chevy, which is not the best choice for corner carving (or MPG) in this sea of lightweight LSx conversions.

I'll second this a second time. There's nothing more disapointing than an awsome looking p/t car with an engine that looks like a peanut. (LOL). The future of performance is here in the form of the LS motors ( I may still go that route with my build) but nooooothing beats the look of wall to wall big block dressed in "kick your butt" attire!!

[Roadbuster]

I'll second this a second time. There's nothing more disapointing than an awsome looking p/t car with an engine that looks like a peanut. (LOL). The future of performance is here in the form of the LS motors ( I may still go that route with my build) but nooooothing beats the look of wall to wall big block dressed in "kick your butt" attire!!

Hear hear! That and torque never goes out of style :)

[motorheadmike]

I think car names are pretty ridiculous, but necessary to differentiate your Camaro from all the rest. Actually, the names often aren't so bad, but why must they all be "Project" something? That's what gets me.

I'll now refer to all of my toys as Project PROJECT. :screwy::bsjerk:



I think the best part of the PT scene is the the underlying requirement that the cars need to run right and are expected to be driven hard! That's cool anywhere!

I'd rather associate myself with the 18yo who Auto-Xs his Honda (built with his McDs paycheck) than the 50yo who polishes his $100K+ "investment" Muscle Car.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

here we go again..

[motorheadmike]

here we go again..

Hey, I'm just agreeing. Don't read into it more than that.

[ProTouring442]

I'll second this a second time. There's nothing more disapointing than an awsome looking p/t car with an engine that looks like a peanut. (LOL). The future of performance is here in the form of the LS motors ( I may still go that route with my build) but nooooothing beats the look of wall to wall big block dressed in "kick your butt" attire!!

So, have the best of both worlds, build an all aluminum big block! One day, after my 442 is done, I plan on purchasing an aluminum block and heads, then transferring all of my BBC parts over to the new block...

All I need to do now is sinish the damned thing!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[Damn True]

I've done some things people don't like! ;)

Adding a crap load of Carbon Fiber!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif











and of course to really trigger them...a extremely bulletproof 1,000HP+ Japanese motor! ;)



Love it!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

Hey, I'm just agreeing. Don't read into it more than that.


I know that.. i think you read into mine..

I was stating this thread.. "here we go again.."


My foul is that i love low buck street brawlers... at least the billet"pt" guys think its foul..

heheh

[69496]

My Likes,

[55chevyman]

My foul is that i love low buck street brawlers... at least the billet"pt" guys think its foul..

heheh

i second the low buck street brawler emotion!

[Restomod]

I've done some things people don't like! ;)
and of course to really trigger them...a extremely bulletproof 1,000HP+ Japanese motor! ;)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

ENGINE Man engine! :enguard: Motors run on electricity. I do like your car, nothing wrong with 1000hp!

[subtlez28]

I am sick of car show (only) cars.

If it doesn't get raced or at least beat on the street I don't care.

Give me a low buck functional hot rod over a $50k masterpiece any-day.

That is the beauty of PT, right! So down with 50 lb billet wheels, named cars, and "1,000 hp" engines that don't have good time slips or autocross trophies!

(Sorry, that came out in a furry. I've been bottled up inside.)

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

You know whats a pro touring FOUL..


that i happen actually to secretly LOVE?


4 inch cowl hoods!... yup i said it!... YES!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/02/037-1.jpg


maybe not on Vengeance but if i had another camaro.. maybe.


LOL!

[icebird84]

wow sweet

[bigvegan]

ENGINE Man engine! :enguard: Motors run on electricity.


http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/motor
mo⋅tor

Show Spelled Pronunciation https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/luna/IPA_pron_key.html) [moh-ter] Show IPA Pronunciation https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://dictionary.reference.com/help/luna/Spell_pron_key.html)
–noun 1. a comparatively small and powerful engine, esp. an internal-combustion engine in an automobile, motorboat, or the like. 2. any self-powered vehicle. 3. a person or thing that imparts motion, esp. a contrivance, as a steam engine, that receives and modifies energy from some natural source in order to utilize it in driving machinery. 4. Also called electric motor. (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=electric%20motor&db=luna) Electricity. a machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, as an induction motor. 5. motors, stocks or bonds in automobile companies. –adjective 6. pertaining to or operated by a motor. 7. of, for, by, or pertaining to motor vehicles: motor freight. 8. designed or for automobiles, their drivers, or their passengers: The hotel has a motor lobby in its parking garage for picking up and discharging passengers. 9. causing or producing motion. 10. Physiology. conveying an impulse that results or tends to result in motion, as a nerve. 11. Psychology, Physiology. Also, motoric. (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=motoric&db=luna) of, pertaining to, or involving muscular movement: a motor response; motor images. –verb (used without object) 12. to ride or travel in an automobile; drive: They motored up the coast. –verb (used with object) 13. Chiefly British. to drive or transport by car: He motored his son to school.



Looks like a car engine is also a "motor" as the dictionary defines the term, under multiple definitions.

:enguard:

[T_Raven]

^^Damn!! Now I have to stop correcting people who say motor too. I just think engine sounds better lol. I think it's because every redneck and hill billy I've ever met said motor and "engine" just sounds so more sophisticated haha

[Ron L]

I've seen some nice cars with these behind the wheels:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/02/292_bvi-1.jpg

Can it be more obvious as to what the car doesn't have? That's like putting a rolled-up sock in your pants with half of it hanging out the top.

[dannyuscg]

[quote=vyking67;486845]:enguard:i too hate names for cars.. you cant name your own car.. only a car magazine editor has the power to do that and even then that right is marginal...


What really makes me laugh is when people post a thread that says "Introducing project Blahzay Blah turd smoker 69 Crapper"

Magazines and History name cars not some douch with a million bucks who pays someone with skills they don't have to build it.

JMO, Danny

[oestek]

[quote=vyking67;486845]:enguard:i too hate names for cars.. you cant name your own car.. only a car magazine editor has the power to do that and even then that right is marginal...


What really makes me laugh is when people post a thread that says "Introducing project Blahzay Blah turd smoker 69 Crapper"

Magazines and History name cars not some douch with a million bucks who pays someone with skills they don't have to build it.

JMO, Danny

Sweet. Now I'm looking for a '69 anything to name project Blahzay Blah turd smoker 69 Crapper!

[DriverzInc]

I like period correct hot rods. I'm a big fan of Hollywood Hot Rod's work.

[Damn True]

#1 PT foul.

Envy

[BonzoHansen]

#1 PT foul.

Envy

Easily accompanied or followed by gluttony. How many cars have you seen that just go a bit too far? In fact, really any of the classic 7 sins can be applied. LOL

• Lust
• Gluttony
• Greed
• Sloth
• Wrath
• Envy
• Pride

[69496]

Fun topic. Here are a few of my likes and dislikes, not sure if it fits the topic exactly but gotta get it off my chest.

Bench seats (for the ladies), bitchin stance (could be 15 inch wheels up to 20 inch wheels. a killer stance is a killer stance), I like old school & new school. Not sure how that works out. This website changed the direction of my car but I still love the look of "non-tubbed" big and littles. K.I.S.S. I agree with some of you too on the stereo, A nice small system with good power and a small sub is a must. If the stereo sucks just leave it out, but don't take up your entire trunk with stereo equipment either. Not a fan of blinged out cars, the streetfighter style seems to fit for me but a car can have chrome if it is done classy. I hate "noisy" geardrives.
I like technology and it is part of hotrodding but please if you want leather heated seats, climate control, cruise control, ABS and all the other crap that is in a new corvette or mustang just buy one of those. Well I don't have all day so I will stop here for now.

[Old69er]

Likes:
1979 anything
Fuzzy Dice
Slapper bars
Denim Shirts with jeans
Building your car the way YOU like it
Rear window louvers


A Few dislikes:

MIG Welders

Rules, standards, and classifications to "fit in"

Trash talking expensive cars... If you had the money, you would be building high end cars too. "Look at that jack ass in the Ferrari!" If I could afford one... I would be that jack ass!

The obsession on classifing a car as this or that...and then reclassifying yourself once that became popular so you can be "an original"

And last, but not least.... I hate to say it, but its true.....
Those who spend more time on the computer than in the garage. If you logged in to your tool box as much as you do to your computer, your car would already be done! There, I said it.

The dislikes are stronger than the likes, but this has been building for a while.

[Denvervet]

I have to admit that I like somewhat original appearing firewalls. The totally smooth painted ones look a little too "nice" and almost to fake to be an ENGINE firewall with stuff on it to make it all work.:smoke:

Pet peeve.....well one of them.....20" rims on a 1st gen Camaro. Probably look great on a Tahoe with more tire than a 30 series tire. Pro-touring looks bad as# 20s look like a homeslice Monte :bsjerk:

[poormans69]

I dislike Canadian pro-touring cars. The ones with the French-Canadian engines.

[JEFFTATE]

I like stock gauges.
And stock firewalls.

I DON'T like painted engines or painted engine bays.
( Like ones that are painted the same color as the exterior of the car.)

[venturabeachpup]

And last, but not least.... I hate to say it, but its true.....
Those who spend more time on the computer than in the garage. If you logged in to your tool box as much as you do to your computer, your car would already be done! There, I said it.


Doh!! you got me there Old69er. :smashcomp

[Jarcaines]

Trash talking expensive cars... If you had the money, you would be building high end cars too. "Look at that jack ass in the Ferrari!" If I could afford one... I would be that jack ass!

I understand your point, but this isn't necessarily true. Not everyone who has the money buys everything they want.

[fishtail8]

I dislike Canadian pro-touring cars. The ones with the French-Canadian engines.


HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! I'll take my lack of smog laws, and clean air....

[JEFFTATE]

Love it!

Me too !

[Yelcamino]

I've seen some nice cars with these behind the wheels:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/02/292_bvi-1.jpg

Can it be more obvious as to what the car doesn't have? That's like putting a rolled-up sock in your pants with half of it hanging out the top.

This is probably my biggest pet peeve!!! :machine: I'd rather see the stock brakes nicely detailed than this crap!

[protour_chevelle]

ENGINE Man engine! :enguard: Motors run on electricity. I do like your car, nothing wrong with 1000hp!

I hate doing this. But I have to. Factory black pieces being painted to match the car. I'd much rather see a nice brand new black wiper motor then a painted one. Ruins the look for me.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

Not everyone who has the money buys everything they want.



I would.. i would over do it too... id buy things that i didnt want.. id buy so much fillet mignon that i would get absolutely sick of it.. and then crave some...

:spam:

[Jarcaines]

I would.. i would over do it too... id buy things that i didnt want.. id buy so much fillet mignon that i would get absolutely sick of it.. and then crave some...

:spam:

Hahaha, well, not everyone can refrain either....

[vintageracer]

My vintage racing Datsun 510 is 30MPH slower than my vintage racing 66 Shelby GT350 was on the top end however the Datsun 510 runs the SAME lap times as the Shelby at Road Atlanta with 1/2 the horsepower. 1 minute 44 seconds per lap.

The ability to stop and turn sure makes a difference. For all you big block guys, horsepower doesn't mean crap on a road course!

That's my Pro-Touring foul.

[Tony_SS]

20" wheels. ParTy Foul.

[Tony_SS]

And FLAMEs... especially the 'realistic' ones. LOL

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/02/vemp_0603_02_z2001_chevrolet_corvette_z0-1.jpg

[72LeMans]

would it be a foul if i put a cb radio in my car?

[KevMc]

would it be a foul if i put a cb radio in my car?
Depends, is it a black 77 Trans Am?

j/k LOL

[Scott Parkhurst]

I know pushing wheel centers out is better...

....but I love me some deep dish wheels. They just look meaner.

[LateNight72]

I dislike the sound of most SBC's & SBF's. Reminds me too much of some guy roaring down the road in his 1988 Silverado

[Yelcamino]

I know pushing wheel centers out is better...

....but I love me some deep dish wheels. They just look meaner.

X2! :twothumbs

[PARKERRS]

I know pushing wheel centers out is better...

....but I love me some deep dish wheels. They just look meaner.


I'm all for that too!

[PARKERRS]

Chevy had a PT paint job before anyone! LOL

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Admission: I like these cars.


I like that paint scheme!!....... I wonder why??????

[dcozzi]

I like huge cars that were never meant to handle well. Like the barges they built in the 60's.

Bonnevilles
Caprices
Impalas
Buick Wildcats
Lincolns

I would love to try to make them handle and put big cube aluminum motors in 'em.
It's like driving your around in your living room and the back seat is a teenager's dream.

[thetoystore]

i hate cars built to sale.

i hate it when someone buys a car just to resale it.

people that pay more for paint than drivetrain

and above all i hate fake PATINA. the only reason patine is cool in the first place is because that car has been there and done that.

and above all. i love old ****ty cars. when i bought my 68 firebird with the rusted out floor and extremely hot 455 headers rite under my feet and wide reverse mags. i can honestly say i loved driving that more that any of my finished cars i've had

[TnBlkC230WZ]

NNNNOOOO!!!!!! Don't do it!!!! :slap:
There are only two type of cars in this world that can pull off side pipes - AC Cobras and 63-72 Vettes. That's it, no more, ever!!!!

Add 63 Impalas to the list. That car was so cool.

My desire - a chipped Mercedes modern turbo desiel. I'd have to get the European 4.2 liter.
Edit: In a 3rd gen Nova

[Benoit23]

I like the big cowl hood, loud exaust, prostreet, 15" wheels, bigs in the back with skinnies in the front on some cars as long as the rears are tucked in.

That's what I'm talking about! I was wondering if somebody was going to say that.

I LOVE....

- Carburetors

- BIG cowl hoods

- LOUD exhaust

- Pro-Street Cars with 15"x15" Biggies in the back & skinnies in the front

- Modern Pro-Street with 20" Biggies in the back & skinnies in the front

- Tucked tires (if the tires aren't tucked then it's not low enough)

- CD players with TV/DVD & small subwoofer (nothing so big you loose your back seat or trunk space)

[Jim Nilsen]

I understand your point, but this isn't necessarily true. Not everyone who has the money buys everything they want.

That's because you can't buy friends like us, you just have to be one to have one.

:cheers:

[Damn True]

i hate cars built to sale.

i hate it when someone buys a car just to resale it.

people that pay more for paint than drivetrain

and above all i hate fake PATINA. the only reason patine is cool in the first place is because that car has been there and done that.

and above all. i love old ****ty cars. when i bought my 68 firebird with the rusted out floor and extremely hot 455 headers rite under my feet and wide reverse mags. i can honestly say i loved driving that more that any of my finished cars i've had

Me? I'm bugged by poor spelling a lack of proper capitalization and improper punctuation. Wow.

[68Formula]

Painted (body color - not black) 4 wheel drums with 20" wheels. You can put $1000s in rims and sometime even more by bagging the suspension and you can't put on decent brakes? Not to mention you just added a bunch of rotational weight for those drums to deal with.

[strangler]

I hate to say it, but its true.....
Those who spend more time on the computer than in the garage. If you logged in to your tool box as much as you do to your computer, your car would already be done!

I LOVE IT!!! I'm guilty, but I love it!

[perple76]

I hate snow and cold weather.

Not really a PT Foul, but it sure feels like one when you can't get out in your garage and enjoy your project.

J

[motorheadmike]

Over engineered failures.

Like this one:
http://www.obsidiansg1.com/

1.3 million dollars to build?! The discharge side of the intercoolers are too hot to touch and it pukes coolant on track day...? Money well spent. :rolleyes:

[dannyuscg]

i hate cars built to sale.

i hate it when someone buys a car just to resale it.

people that pay more for paint than drivetrain

and above all i hate fake PATINA. the only reason patine is cool in the first place is because that car has been there and done that.

and above all. i love old ****ty cars. when i bought my 68 firebird with the rusted out floor and extremely hot 455 headers rite under my feet and wide reverse mags. i can honestly say i loved driving that more that any of my finished cars i've had

I hate when people do not use propper grammar. Like knowing when to use the word sell instead of sale. And also resell not resale.

Danny

[Jarcaines]

That's because you can't buy friends like us, you just have to be one to have one.

:cheers:

I'll drink to that!

[Derek69SS]

I really like the look of "Day 2" builds, using era-correct speed parts (even if they suck by today's standards). Those cars are way cool to look at, but I couldn't own one since I've caught the "handling" bug.

Straight-axles, tunnel-rams, sun-tachs, 4" wide front cragars, Cheater-slicks, lakewood ladder bars, etc... That stuff is very cool to see on someone else's car. :twothumbs


I hate when people do not use propper grammar. Like knowing when to use the word sell instead of sale. And also resell not resale.
I'm amused that you followed up that sentence with 2 sentence fragments punctuated as if they were actual sentences.:enguard:

[Damn True]

Over engineered failures.

Like this one:
http://www.obsidiansg1.com/

1.3 million dollars to build?! The discharge side of the intercoolers are too hot to touch and it pukes coolant on track day...? Money well spent. :rolleyes:

Er....I'm thinking that the problem is not that there was too much engineering.

[motorheadmike]

Er....I'm thinking that the problem is not that there was too much engineering.

I suppose it depends which way you look at it. :enguard:

The point is that these "shops" offer services and make outrageous engineering promises in the attempt to satisfy the egos of the people who commission these mega-dollar "cars". In the end the "shops" and their "specialists" are revealed for being under qualified for the jobs they retained and the services they offered, and the client loses out.

If I was EVER going to enlist someone to build me a car; I'd look for a guy like Ron Schwarz because at least he has thought it through:
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38420
http://www.corner-carvers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39639

Maybe that is another build/project foul?
Not thinking it through...

[CRCRFT78]

Owning more cars than I can actually finish.

[ProTouring442]

Owning more cars than I can actually finish.

There's a problem with that? :hmm:

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[T_Raven]

Owning more cars than I can actually finish.


I'm addicted! I can't stop! I spend all time online or with a classified paper in my hand looking for deals. I'm 25, have owned over 20 cars and never did much of anything with them lol. I currently have 7 (see sig) and don't want to sell any. Every time I buy one I tell my self it's the last, then after a few weeks I'm right back on ebay and craigslist looking for more:Alchy:

But hey, at least it's not crack. I have no other vice, I don't drink, or smoke, or do any drugs, very rarely ever have a date. Cars are all I've got. Most of the people I know blow all their money on drugs, alcohol, or a girl friend. At least I have something to show for the fact that I'm broke lol. I can always sell a car if I need money, you can't sell booze once you've drank it.

[Ishmael]

I dislike Canadian pro-touring cars. The ones with the French-Canadian engines.
Do you mean chevy engines? They are chev cars with pontiac badges.
Some people are going to have an anal hemorage, and to each his own, but I hate billet and ugly body mods -especially in carbon fiber. Or worse yet - fake carbon fiber. Yikes.

[sincal69]

I'm beginning to dislike the classic two-tone paint jobs (top & bottom). I think it's already dated.

[CRCRFT78]

Graphics are also dated.

[Atrain]

:secret: flares...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/02/wc048882-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/chapparalcamaro5-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/02/dynowestcamaro3-1.jpg

[srh3trinity]

Those flared cars are awesome. I'll admit that I am not a big fan of TTII's or any of the look alikes. The Foose, Boyds, Coys, etc. They are a nice looking wheel and there are a lot of nice rides out there with them, but you just see so many of them.

[Josh69]

As a TTII owner, I can count on one hand how many sets I've seen on the road....actually, I've never seen another car drive by with them. Though I do agree, I absolutely can't stand the fake versions...they just look goofy compared to the original.

I like tunnel rams and dual quads. :) My last '69 Camaro came with one, and I regretted it every day after I removed it, it was just so FUN, dammit!

Also, there are times I wish my car wasn't as nice as it is...and there are times I wish it was nicer...argh. You build it, and you want it to remain as nice as you made it forever, but you drive it, and you want to enjoy it for what it is. Nothing bothers me more than trailer queens and airbags...oh, and anyone that say's 'murdered out' when referring to an all black ride.

[yellowrallys]

I'm beginning to dislike the classic two-tone paint jobs (top & bottom). I think it's already dated.

Yep, me too.....I see so many red and black cars (mine included) that I think it was a factory option........but I ain't takin' mine back apart to redo it! I'm having too much fun driving the dogpoop out of it! Oh yea, I got dem dreaded TTII's on it too!

[stealth71]

Kinda like LSx swaps. They seem to be all over the internet, but rarely see one in person.

[Ron L]

This thread was started to talk about things you like but are afraid to admit to. What happened? Come on, someone here's gotta have the subwoofer that looks like a NOS bottle.

[Scott Parkhurst]

Come on, someone here's gotta have the subwoofer that looks like a NOS bottle.


No...

..but I have a nitrous bottle disguised as a subwoofer...