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09-18-2005 #1
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Steve Rupp gets a dose of ProTouring, Florida style!
Steve and his wife were in Orlando this week. Last night we got him out to Old town. Old town is a 400+ car cruise every Saturday night. For the most part, Old Town brings out Old timers. Lots of retro through backs. I do not hang out there to often, the relentless 50s beboop music is enough to make me postal, but it something you should see when you condo is 2 miles away.
Steve was amazed at some of the wheels he was seeing. But nothing stopped us in our tracks like this 4 X 4 stance Malibu convertible, with 18s. There had to be 5 inches of clearance on the front tires, hence the WTF pose.
Anyway, Steve was able to see the ProTouing movement has not quite made it to east coast yet, as evidenced by this fine example.
We did have some fun racing some compressed air powered drag cars. They are wicked fast, like 110MPH in 300' in 2 seconds. Pulls a bunch of Gs, both positive and negative. It was expensive, but probably worth it.
Oh yeah, super nice guy in person, and the wife is just a sweetheart.
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09-18-2005 #2
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Good stuff! But you guys didn't hear? That Malibu is built in the newest build style to emerge: Pro-Tourbyfouring. Big rims, and you can still mud it on the way home!
I should be one to talk, though. My '01 needs to be lowered.
09-18-2005 #3
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Come on guys, that was a lowrider. It was just in the up position, I am sure if you waited around long enough the car would have jumped up and down a few times.
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I've been to the old town meeting 5 years ago when I was on holiday in FL....(stayed in the motel6 across the road)...
We were going to go to seaworld when I saw some rods on the other side of the street....my wife felt sick (cause she was just pregnant of our first) I thought "screw the orca", forget seaworld, sent my wife to bed to get some sleep and get better and I went to see the meeting
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09-18-2005 #5
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Those air powered drag cars are sick. When my car club was down there we played with thoses for like two hours.
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09-18-2005 #6
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My street racer will go 119MPH in the 1/8th, 660 feet, and that is damn fast. These do 110 or so in half the distance. It surprised me. They say it is equal to a 240MPH pass. Of coarse they are on rails, so you do not have all the issues of keeping the car in the middle of the lane like a real car. But I do suggest it for everyone.
Originally Posted by 69Nova
The wives were also able to ride, which was very cool.
09-18-2005 #7
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I'm glad you're showing the west coast guys a good time! The east coast will catch up slowly, but having lived in Florida for a lot of years I know it has always been a mixed bag, so its no good as a metric for much of anything. Anyway, sounds like Old Town has really grown since I last visited 10 years ago, and it was pretty decent sized then. Maybe next time I'm in Tampa I can drive over and experience it again.
09-18-2005 #8
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Ha ha.... Isn't Steve funny looking? Just kidding. NBL, Steve. Glad you guys showed him a good time over there.
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09-18-2005 #9
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I like the "white" socks and the boyd coddington shirt!! lol!! Originally Posted by zbugger
09-19-2005 #10
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I agree with the WTF look, did you guys try to offer the owner a cut off wheel, Steve
Steve68- 1968 Camaro SS LSX T56, 12bolt 3:90's, 18" Fikse Profil 13s, Deep Fathom Green paint, Spearcos, just bunch of old junk because another member said so, LOL
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09-19-2005 #11
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<-- yep, funny looking! lol Originally Posted by zbugger
Had a great time meeting you Frank and your very nice (and good looking wife Lisa).. Too bad I blew the second race by red lighting, I had the MPH on you and was looking for a win. Those damn cars really MOVE OUT.. my wife was screeming all the way down the track.. lol
Was cool to check out the local rides, I have never seen so many "old school" wheels in one place. 15" slot mags are still the rage in FL I guess.. ;)"A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."
1968 Track Rat Camaro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGHJ5c1yLIo&t=2s
1971 Chevelle Wagon with a few mods:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBVPR3sRgyU
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Yea, I definetly married "up".. lol.. Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms
My sweet (and understanding) wife that didn't mind spending part of her vacation checking out cars..
http://www.z069.us/misc/jen1.jpg
Glad we hit Key West when we did.. looks like they will be getting wet this week. Thanks to Ophelia we did not see one drop of rain the entire week in FL.. go figure.. Nice to meet you and my wife has given the thumbs up to hanging out with you guys more when we go back.
Thanks for the beer!"A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."
1968 Track Rat Camaro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGHJ5c1yLIo&t=2s
1971 Chevelle Wagon with a few mods:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBVPR3sRgyU
09-19-2005 #13
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Same here. I watch people looking at us and see that "I wonder how he got her look?". I am sure you understand Steve as we can all see who the good looking one is in your house is. Originally Posted by Steve1969LS1
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Yea, when I found out she does 200 sit-ups a day and liked cars I had to marry her Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms
Not only is she better looking than I but with two masters degrees smarter as well, even if she didn't know what a power brake booster was.. lol"A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."
1968 Track Rat Camaro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGHJ5c1yLIo&t=2s
1971 Chevelle Wagon with a few mods:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBVPR3sRgyU
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Can I just ask a question? What the hell are you guys doing in that picture? It looks like your rehearsing a dance seen from Guys and Dolls.
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Damn Steve! You were in SoFla and you didn't let me know? We could've finally got the feature done on my Mustang. Or at least get some drinks.
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Originally Posted by B Cichocki
Damn Steve! You were in SoFla and you didn't let me know? We could've finally got the feature done on my Mustang. Or at least get some drinks.
-Brian
I could have brought my camera and did the shoot!! Hmm.. I will run your car by Johnny for PRI, although I don't know if he is shooting then.. Hell, maybe I will shoot it, I just bought $4k in camera gear and I've been practicing :D
(Note: I will be back in Orlando in the early part of December :drink: )"A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."
1968 Track Rat Camaro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGHJ5c1yLIo&t=2s
1971 Chevelle Wagon with a few mods:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBVPR3sRgyU
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It was his idea.. I think we are supposed to be conveying the attitude of "what the Fu__k?!?!?" Originally Posted by trapin
"A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."
1968 Track Rat Camaro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGHJ5c1yLIo&t=2s
1971 Chevelle Wagon with a few mods:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBVPR3sRgyU
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Steve- If you dont mide me asking what are you doing in Orlando in December, I'm just curious incase there is something sweet that I need to know about or attend.
Also if your looking too write a article about a white 1969 nova I have the car for you.
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09-19-2005 #20
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That would be PRI.
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