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Off Topic Discussion / Re: Retirement: A blessing and...

Last post by Mytur Binsdirti - Yesterday at 11:50:41 AM

I was at my job for 44 years (25 as owner) and have been retired for nearly 2 1/2 years. I simply had had enough of the stresses of running a business and dealing with deadlines, employees & customers, to name a few and I can honestly say that I don't miss work at all. Working from 6:30 am -5:00 pm, thinking about work at night and on weekends and not taking many real vacations wore thin  towards the end. Because I had limited free time, I always felt guilty if on
 the rare occasion I had a lazy day on the weekend, but not any longer. The psychological fear of not receiving a paycheck any longer took some getting used to, but I'm doing ok with my 401K & CD investments. When I sell my office building & when SS kicks in a little over a year from now, I'll be on easy street. The only downside about being retired is that I thought time would pass by slower, but that is not the case at all.

#12

Car Guys Discussion / Re: old trucks

Last post by Mytur Binsdirti - Yesterday at 11:35:45 AM

I wouldn't mind something like this, but modernized.


https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/features/car-of-the-week-1940-dodge-half-ton-pickup

#13

Charger Discussion / Re: Need help with my 1970 cha...

Last post by Mytur Binsdirti - Yesterday at 11:32:23 AM

The guy that bought it for $29k probably wants $60k for it now.

And if it was a 68 R/T, he'd want 90 large.

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Charger Discussion / Re: This is what 40k gets you ...

Last post by Mytur Binsdirti - Yesterday at 11:30:49 AM

$4Ok sounds like alot for a non R/T car needing a total Restoration. Just my opinion, I'm sure others will vary  

Agreed, to properly restore that car back to stock is financial suicide. The only way you could make it financially worthwhile would be to restomod it with a 392 or Hellcat engine along with all the usual modern upgrades. However, you'll be into it for well over a hundred grand.

If somebody gave you the car for free you'd still have more into restoring it then what it would be worth

That is certainly a true fact. A quality paint job will set you back 30-40 grand today depending how much metal work & panel replacement is needed.

What I was getting at is that going the restomod route makes the car more valuable than a restored 383 4-speed, although you'd wind up having as much money into it as you could sell it for.

#15

Paint, Body & Trim / Re: Detroit Auto Showcar.

Last post by hemi-hampton - Yesterday at 02:03:23 AM

What colour was it the first show ?

At least the bolts would not be rusty

The car was Black at previous L.A. Auto Show.

#16

Charger Discussion / Re: This is what 40k gets you ...

Last post by hemi-hampton - Yesterday at 02:01:33 AM

$4Ok sounds like alot for a non R/T car needing a total Restoration. Just my opinion, I'm sure others will vary  

Agreed, to properly restore that car back to stock is financial suicide. The only way you could make it financially worthwhile would be to restomod it with a 392 or Hellcat engine along with all the usual modern upgrades. However, you'll be into it for well over a hundred grand.

If somebody gave you the car for free you'd still have more into restoring it then what it would be worth

#17

Charger Discussion / Re: Need help with my 1970 cha...

Last post by hemi-hampton - Yesterday at 01:59:19 AM

The guy that bought it for $29k probably wants $60k for it now.

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Charger Discussion / Re: Need help with my 1970 cha...

Last post by Mytur Binsdirti - September 14, 2024, 06:24:20 PM

I had my 1970 R/T #'s matching original paint, original 24k miles & 100% rust free California car for sale in here & elswhere back in 2016 for only $29k. a steal, I was giving it away. I believe you asked about it & was interested in it?  

If you still have it, I'll give you 40 grand cash for it. 

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Charger Discussion / Re: This is what 40k gets you ...

Last post by Mytur Binsdirti - September 14, 2024, 06:19:17 PM

$4Ok sounds like alot for a non R/T car needing a total Restoration. Just my opinion, I'm sure others will vary  

Agreed, to properly restore that car back to stock is financial suicide. The only way you could make it financially worthwhile would be to restomod it with a 392 or Hellcat engine along with all the usual modern upgrades. However, you'll be into it for well over a hundred grand.

#20

Engine, Transmission, Rearend, & Exhaust / Re: Is this a kickdown issue?

Last post by Dino - September 14, 2024, 06:59:50 AM

No exhaust leak. It's a bit of oil from the corner of the valve cover.

I tried readjusting the kickdown cable, or throttle pressure as I think it's called, and it made the kickdown a bit more sensitive, with a slightly harsher 2-3, but otherwise still a dud from a standstill. If I shift it into 1st gear, shouldn't it stay there until I move it? Mine shifts into 2nd gear without moving the shifter. IT stays into 2nd until I move the shifter to D.

Some people say that may cam is retarted. It was installed per Crower specs and the whole ordeal is in a sticky here. If the trans turns out fine then I need to dig deeper into the engine itself, but I'm not convinced yet the trans doesn't have an issue. Can I drop the pan and filter and check things or is it more complicated than that?