afraid to drive the superbird anymore..opinions??

[GOTWING]

Well , now that i have the bird back from Mike Mancini's with the NOS nose installed and painted im truly afraid to drive the car anymore.  The nose crunching incident last summer was a horrible experience for me to deal with, i was sick. The good thing that came out of it is that i now have a perfect NOS nose on the car with no filler in it, my original nose had some filler skimmed over it in places.Yes, I'm the guy that would bust on everyones balls for not ever driving and enjoying their cars, rare or not my motto was "what is the point in having something if you can't enjoy / drive it." but i think now i know why they don't drive them. I think for now we may put it in long term storage.

[moparstuart]

just send it to me , I'll be sure it gets exercised regularly
   
     thats why you have insurance , if your to afraid to drive it just sell it off   

[Mytur Binsdirti]

That's partly the reason I sold my Daytona. When there's more worry than fun, is it worth it to have?

[GOTWING]

maybe it's like a bad relationship, may take some time to get over it, and then get right back out there

[johnnyseville]

 I feel the same way too, have only taken it out twice, I know something is going to happen to that nose that makes me sick.  I have no qualms driving my 69 Hemi, but this damn thing  just sticks out so far and I know something is going to happen sooner or later.  Like you said thats is why you have insurance, but it will still make me sick to see it all busted up, should have bought a Hemi Cuda.

[GOTWING]

Stuart you know the car well enough, what do you think it's worth in todays market

440
column
white bench
1970 interior & vinyl top
44k doc miles
#'s matching
nos nose
missing jacks
solid original car with 2 repaints ( 3 including nose )

[GOTWING]

i would love to track down that awesome 69 DMCL charger that had YRUN on the tag and have that!

[WINGIN IT]

Stuart you know the car well enough, what do you think it's worth in todays market

440
column
white bench
1970 interior & vinyl top
44k doc miles
#'s matching
nos nose
missing jacks
solid original car with 2 repaints ( 3 including nose )

Well there was that number's matching FY1 440 column auto with similar mileage and a I nice resto that sold on E-bay after a 2nd auction for about $88K .
Is the exterior of yours white? Wasn't sure based on your description.

[GOTWING]

vit. C

[WINGIN IT]

So EK2 with white bench? That's a real nice color combo. I think $90K is about right given the right buyer

[hemi68charger]

i would love to track down that awesome 69 DMCL charger that had YRUN on the tag and have that!

I'll trade ya beater REAL XX29...... You'll have the best of both worlds........... A real aero (Dodge this time) and something that give you peace of mind when driving it. Heck, I even slap my magnetic garage light on the fenders for storage ( it won't hurt the primer on the front fenders ).... Come on... You know you wanna......  

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Even trade? What a sport!   

[GOTWING]

UMMM NO !

[nascarxx29]

This could help your NOS nose  
http://www.superbirdclub.com/Jose1a.jpg

And watch behind you for drunk gawkers 

[TiMopar]

Wow, that picture is class! Look at those collars! How about replacing the new nose with a glass nose? Put metal nose on the workshop wall as 'art', drive car and enjoy... If I was in the fortunate position to own a wing car I think that is what I would do.

[nascarxx29]

I agree drive with expendable glass nose .Shelf the NOS one safely in garage

[moparstuart]

Stuart you know the car well enough, what do you think it's worth in todays market

440
column
white bench
1970 interior & vinyl top
44k doc miles
#'s matching
nos nose
missing jacks
solid original car with 2 repaints ( 3 including nose )

way more then i can afford   

[Hemi Runner]

They're just cars. They can be built and rebuilt. I build, rebuild, cut up, fix and race everything I own. I have sheetmetal if I put one in the wall and know a good paint guy to put the paint back to show quality. Maybe you should've bought a repop nose and not worried about driving it. Having that car and not driving it the true shame.

[62 Max]

About 500mi last year,if it has to sit in the garage,I don't need it !!

[nvrbdn]

i agree. if you dont drive it, why have it unless you own a museum.   guess i should either get mine out next year, or deal it off too. its time to do it.

[dyslexic teddybear]

Understand the feeling.

I never had a problem with a show only rig. For some.....just the having.....can be huge. For some, preserving history is big. It's their car, enjoy as suits them.

I do NOT judge others motivations for owning.

But that is not me. I will need to drive it. Often. For me, a repo nose is not enough. I would be much happier just driving something that is more or less replaceable.

JMHO.....less worry=more fun.

Last thought.....it really is NOT the $$$. On weekends I am at my lady's....she lives in one of the more affluent parts of my state. I see 50-70k cars/suvs often....as daily drivers. But easily replaced.

Of course if I ever hit a lottery......

I'd have an original kept safe......and a clone to drive. Best of both worlds.

[GOTWING]

WOW, nascar XX29 did that car get parted out i guess?? that's sick.

[nascarxx29]

Salavaged many parts for various birds .I saved this
Superbird 1/4 Souvenir

[boss429kiwi]

Hi

I drive mine about once a fortnight.
I own my bird to enjoy and enjoy I do.

Gary 

[hemi68charger]

UMMM NO !

Can't blame a guy for trying........