Post by: David CVX-16 on December 09, 2019, 08:18:17 PM
After first getting hooked on the looks of the Ford Mustang GT with the V-8 430 HP engine, I decided it was too flashy and perhaps the quality could be better. Then started watching driver report videos of the 2017 Honda Accord V-6 coupe with 278 HP, available with 6-speed manual transmission with specs of 0 - 60 in 6 seconds, coupled with gas mileage of 18 city and 28 highway. Every report was favorable on the Honda. The 2017 Honda Accord is the 9th generation, from the years 2012 through 2017. Then there were the rumors that Honda was quitting the Accord Coupe and the V-6, both which proved true. Consumer Report has the Accord Coupe with top marks for being trouble free in all areas. After checking on Cargurus, there were only 10 red 2017 Accord Coupes with manual transmission in the entire nation, and none in the state I lived. Checked prices with the Honda dealers in Town, but got the best deal and ordered from a dealer 125 miles away.
Picked up the Honda Accord in February of 2017. Amazingly fast, yet gets 23 MPG around town and over 30 MPG on the highway. Has gadgets I have not learned yet. Has 18,000 miles on the odometer and will not be used in the winters.
Things I have changed are a better shaped gear shift knob (the one on the right in the picture) from the Honda Accord Sport, magnetic oil drain plug, easier to shift Redline manual transmission fluid, and Honda molded front and rear splash guards (not installed yet). I applied several coats of Wolfgang paint sealant. The 1999 Ford Crown Victoria tows the boat.
Post by: Hyperacme on December 10, 2019, 10:18:29 AM
I had to look at owners manual three or four times to figure out heat / air controls !
Still not sure about radio / phone system .. It asks a lot of question ..
It also has a tire pressure monitor, wife freaked out when it came on, thought she had a flat tire, it was only a few pounds low … LOL
Love the heated seats !
Post by: nes-cv23 on December 10, 2019, 12:39:05 PM
Post by: demian5 on December 10, 2019, 01:21:57 PM
1964 Impala SS I got from a friend after it sat on the side of his house for 11 years. I was a GM tech when I pulled it apart for him to rebuild engine and trans. I believe I was the first person to pull it apart ever and I saved every clip and bolt etc... in plastic boxes in the trunk. That payed off when I got the car. Original motor was rebuild by our circle track engine builder at the time - he decked the numbers off of the block :(... and the trans rebuilt by the trans guy at the chevy dealer I was at, for a 12 pack of beer and the parts.
1970 GMC Was my dads neighbor. It was hit and you can see that in the rear bumper. It sat, I bought it, did a bunch of work to it, lowered it. Trans was on the way out, motor was strong (actual GM target motor). But motor broke crank, had to put a built 355 and go through the TH350 trans.
1986 Chevy Scottsdale only has 95K on it. Got it with 54k for my son when he was in HS. He has personalized it, but its still mine since it isn't in his name yet... LOL.
Post by: Jason on December 10, 2019, 10:06:45 PM
Back in 2009 it was involved in the Coen Brothers movie "A Serious Man". Thanks to Jerry Gilikeson for the referral.
Last summer it was used in a local short film. Trailer below:
I've had A LOT of cars in my years but the other tow of note is my 2003 Marauder I had from 2007-2017. Loved this car. I've always been a ford fan and a full size sedan fan and this was a good as is it gets. This car was my primary tow vehicle for my CV16SS.
Then once my boys were born I started to think it's about time I bought a family car so in 2017 I sold the Marauder and bought a 2013 Ford Mustang GT California Special Convertible with a 6 speed manual. This is my current daily driver and yes, it also pulls the boat! Wifey likes it too!
Post by: Oldfishguy on December 12, 2019, 10:15:46 AM
My daily driver, 1997 Range Rover. I’ve kept it alive only with the help of the Brits on forums; these things are electrical nightmares. 😀
(https://i.postimg.cc/HL666jwZ/7-B34718-A-7-AA1-4-C39-9772-D49-B3559-D909.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cK87Hx5w)
But this is another bad habit, vintage Honda motorcycles.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8PxJBwQj/F67-B5-B5-B-587-A-4147-AAFF-AC9-E4-D449-C20.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tYt493gj)
1973 Honda CB750k
(https://i.postimg.cc/GmYBMYdz/457-A7-C47-011-F-4-A59-A209-E6-F61988-FE2-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bZyNrZG2)
1971 Honda CB500
(https://i.postimg.cc/kgsLCz7X/D788-C1-B9-2771-456-F-BBEC-3850-AACB9-D11.png) (https://postimg.cc/0z6Vdt6L)
1973 Honda CB350F
(https://i.postimg.cc/FK4YwRKv/8691-F32-F-8-D28-4-F2-E-9793-6-C2-E1-CACA170.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fV8W9MXq)
2001 Honda Valkyrie Interstate, for anything beyond a 30 minute ride.
(https://i.postimg.cc/BZc32fC4/001.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/236gfJJK)
Among others.
I have bought and sold a LOT of motorcycles over the years. Some running some not, and titles or not. I have a love/hate thing going with carburetors. My current fleet all run and the only machine I’m really looking for is an early CB750, say 69-72 vintage.
Yes, I have issues. 😀
Post by: demian5 on December 12, 2019, 11:35:24 AM
I have bought and sold a LOT of motorcycles over the years. Some running some not, and titles or not. I have a love/hate thing going with carburetors. My current fleet all run and the only machine I’m really looking for is an early CB750, say 69-72 vintage.
Yes, I have issues. 😀
I recently parted with this OG 5600 mile 72 T250 Hustler. People gave me a hard time cause of the heads. But from what I read, these were parts bins bikes, as they reached the end of production, different parts could be on the bike. It ran great, I picked it up from a storage unit clear out of a friend of a friend.
Also recently picked up a 84 yz490 from the OG owners wife. The dude put new oil and plug in it and completely drained the carb and tank when he last put it away.
My real goal is a stand and display in the game room. This thing can kill you.
Post by: Jason on December 12, 2019, 02:36:28 PM
Good stories above, a lot of deep respect for old machinery no doubt.
My daily driver, 1997 Range Rover. I’ve kept it alive only with the help of the Brits on forums; these things are electrical nightmares. 😀
(https://i.postimg.cc/HL666jwZ/7-B34718-A-7-AA1-4-C39-9772-D49-B3559-D909.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cK87Hx5w)
But this is another bad habit, vintage Honda motorcycles.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8PxJBwQj/F67-B5-B5-B-587-A-4147-AAFF-AC9-E4-D449-C20.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tYt493gj)
1973 Honda CB750k
(https://i.postimg.cc/GmYBMYdz/457-A7-C47-011-F-4-A59-A209-E6-F61988-FE2-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bZyNrZG2)
1971 Honda CB500
(https://i.postimg.cc/kgsLCz7X/D788-C1-B9-2771-456-F-BBEC-3850-AACB9-D11.png) (https://postimg.cc/0z6Vdt6L)
1973 Honda CB350F
(https://i.postimg.cc/FK4YwRKv/8691-F32-F-8-D28-4-F2-E-9793-6-C2-E1-CACA170.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fV8W9MXq)
2001 Honda Valkyrie Interstate, for anything beyond a 30 minute ride.
(https://i.postimg.cc/BZc32fC4/001.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/236gfJJK)
Among others.
I have bought and sold a LOT of motorcycles over the years. Some running some not, and titles or not. I have a love/hate thing going with carburetors. My current fleet all run and the only machine I’m really looking for is an early CB750, say 69-72 vintage.
Yes, I have issues. 😀
What's under the cover in the garage Dave?
Post by: demian5 on December 12, 2019, 03:18:41 PM
What's under the cover in the garage Dave?
Im would guess with the BFG, trim rings and roof drip rail its either a 68 or 69 Camaro (or firebird). The curve is too rounded to be a chevelle.
Post by: Hyperacme on December 12, 2019, 04:25:13 PM
Post by: Hyperacme on December 12, 2019, 04:33:59 PM
Awesome collection of four cyl. Honda's !
Early 750 / 4's are starting to go for big money now.
Looks like a CL scrambler in the back ground ..
Post by: Oldfishguy on December 12, 2019, 07:26:00 PM
What's under the cover in the garage Dave?
I’ve shared it before, so I kept it under wraps:
1966 Impala SS, original 396, 4 speed, AM/FM, gushes, tach, etc.
I’ve owned it since 1977, yes my first car. It was parked for a number of years before I took a few years to go through it, starting about 2001. Freshened the engine, new reproduction interior, wire harnesses, paint etc. Many things I can do, some not (paint, internal engine work). The light body Camaro’s and Chevelle’s could take me off the line but by the quarter mile mark I was winding them in. Nothing could touch it on the top end. Yes, I should have died in that beast a few times over.
(https://i.postimg.cc/65GdmK4h/D154-EDFA-8180-4-B02-9678-9-E0228-F8-A4-EB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F7NdY2Zf)
(https://i.postimg.cc/85PRKrLF/5-ABD6-D58-BE07-41-B0-9-AF7-F62-F4-BA136-A2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hJ6Qhvyg)
Post by: Oldfishguy on December 12, 2019, 07:36:58 PM
WOW Dave !
Awesome collection of four cyl. Honda's !
Early 750 / 4's are starting to go for big money now.
Looks like a CL scrambler in the back ground ..
Good eye, yes a 75 CL360 Scrambler, I like that machine, a lot of character.
The odd thing with these old Honda’s, they are actually pretty inexpensive when compared to other bikes. If they do not run they are cheap ($500) or so, but one runs the risk of internal engine issues. These things are sitting in barns all over for they were sold by the gazillions in the day and parts are widely available.
Just a fun hobby.
Post by: Gordon02 on December 12, 2019, 07:58:58 PM
Post by: Oldfishguy on December 12, 2019, 08:21:26 PM
Oldfishguy, are you in the VJMC? I also love the old Japanese bikes and am a lifetime member! Gordon
I am not a member. I’m quietly a part a few forums on Facebook. I don’t really show the bikes or vehicles and have them judged either. I produce what I would call “20 footers”, meaning looks good from that distance and not closer. They are all usable, and are used.
Between Facebook forums and YouTube one can learn how to do just about anything.
Post by: Gordon02 on December 12, 2019, 09:11:48 PM
http://www.rrrtoolsolutions.com/articles/
Best Regards, Gordon
Post by: Hyperacme on December 13, 2019, 09:59:41 AM
1973 Honda SL 125 - $900 (Zimmerman)
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/mcy/d/zimmerman-1973-honda-sl-125/7025770279.html
Post by: Gordon02 on December 13, 2019, 12:36:43 PM
The price is very fair. Gordon
Post by: Hyperacme on December 13, 2019, 01:04:24 PM
I had a Kawasaki F6 and could whoop there azz's ..
Before the F6 I had a SL70.
Picture of F6 & SL70 are not my pictures.
Only pictures I have are my VF500 and what's left of my GPZ550 after 8 cart wheels in a corn field.
Post by: nes-cv23 on December 13, 2019, 04:26:27 PM
Post by: Oldfishguy on December 13, 2019, 07:20:33 PM
My brother and I were very lucky to get a matching pair of 1971 Honda 70’s. And even more lucky to have a dad that put them up in the attic when we out grew them.... thanks dad, we took them out a few years back and got them running again which all it took was cleaning the carbs and getting rid of all the old gas and cleaning the points. I can’t tell you how much fun they still are... we use them every year now when our town has its “defeat of Jessy James days” to get around.
Nice!
4 speed models too!
I’ve bought and sold a dozen or so of them years ago, back when they were cheap. They are a hot ticket these days, I still have a 1970 3speed model. I’ll never sell it.
Post by: Oldfishguy on December 13, 2019, 08:03:53 PM
I look at this one every day .. and think .. should I buy it ?
1973 Honda SL 125 - $900 (Zimmerman)
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/mcy/d/zimmerman-1973-honda-sl-125/7025770279.html
Hmmmm.
Depends what you want to use it for?? If you just want to run around the neighborhood it’ll work fine, up until about 45 mph. Then the vibration gets to be a bit much, and the engine strains at any higher sustained speed. Even the 350/360 series of 2 cylinder machines strain above 55; they will do about 75-80 but they are simply not made for that highway speed. The 350 Four or CB500/550 Four will both do 75mph all day long and as smooth as silk. Of course the CB750 is the King, the earlier the year the more in demand and higher value.
And then if you want to teach kids to ride, a CT70 is the way to go. The 3speed centrifugal clutch models are easy for anyone to learn on. And they will take you and a kid straight up a steep incline and runs at 30mph comfortably. I love those little machines, and so do others ($1500-2500 for decent ones).
Post by: Oldfishguy on December 14, 2019, 06:36:08 PM
I invite you to have a look at my articles library on the history and restorations for some of the bikes you have -
http://www.rrrtoolsolutions.com/articles/
Best Regards, Gordon
I finally had more than a few minutes to look, most impressive indeed. Your work is beyond my abilities.
David
Post by: Gordon02 on December 14, 2019, 07:35:53 PM
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Post by: Gordon02 on December 14, 2019, 08:22:00 PM
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Post by: Hyperacme on December 14, 2019, 09:26:31 PM
Awesome collection of some very cool bikes !
I've rode some of the bikes you have, and still also remember the torque of the Yamaha 650 twin, which at the time was the largest bike I had ever ridden.
My favorite was the Yamaha 350's .. Owned a R5, RD350 & a RZ350.
Post by: Gordon02 on December 14, 2019, 09:58:42 PM
(https://www.walagata.com/w/ilbikes/8282372.jpg)
(https://www.walagata.com/w/ilbikes/7972928.jpg)
(https://www.walagata.com/w/ilbikes/6749996.jpg)
(https://www.walagata.com/w/ilbikes/7949545.jpg)
Post by: Oldfishguy on December 15, 2019, 12:12:51 PM
WOW, just WOW!
I had a Kawasaki H1 back in the early 70’s; I definitely do not need to ride that machine again. For those not familiar, it is a first generation crotch rocket, with all the handling characteristics of a freight train. 😀
Gordon, you have serious skills.
Post by: Gordon02 on December 15, 2019, 01:10:07 PM
One of the 3 H2's I bought in a bundle was beat up and the engine case was cracked and not usable. I decided I wanted a Drag Bike, so I built an extended swingarm 3" over and sent the replacement engine to a shop in New York for a Stage 3 build....163 horsepower at the crank at 9,000 rpm. It's the Green 1974 H2B shown here. Careful what you wish for.......while it made stupid power at 9,000 rpm that would just shread the back tire, it would not pull slack out of your pants at 6,000 or even 7,000 rpm. Having a piston ported drag engine that I wanted to ride on the street was one of my worst mistakes I ever made in restoring. Gordon
(https://www.walagata.com/w/ilbikes/988629.jpg)
Post by: thedeuceman on December 25, 2019, 08:25:19 AM
in the early 80' with Earl's help i put together a 72 comet, i dropped a 302/4 speed in it, it was fun and fast.
In 2000 something i had an 87 ranger that Earl had fixed up the body and panted after i cast it aside. shortly after the 2.3 died a horrible death and i fit a 5.0 HO/T5 5 speed in it, it was from an 89 mustang with mass air and an A9L ECU. eventually a 8.8 373 posi from an explorer ended up under it. this truck was also fast and fun to drive, ran it as my daily driver for many years. rust took its toll on that one as well, i did start restoring it (bought an 89 for the chassis) and Earl had found a rust free body. that one has been sitting in the driveway for several years as i have been more focused on boat projects lately.
and the 99 ranger (flame ranger) that will hit the road shortly, Earl picked it up originally for me to drop the 5.0 from the orig V8 ranger in it, but plans changed, it got a 4.0 DOHC and a really sweet paint job thanks to Shawn.
of any of them this project was by far my favorite, A 1970 GMC 4WD pickup
one day in the mid 80's when we went up to "the farm" (Laurie's mom and dads place) this truck was sitting in the yard.
Earl had bought it to fix up, i some how convinced him that i needed to have it, and with his help we restored it. the last pix is what it looked like the day i got it out of the shop.
it went through many changes over the years, i ran it hard off road and eventually it went from 1/2 ton axles (dana 30/12 bolt) to 3/4 ton (dana44/14bolt) with welded on trusses. and from a 4 speed GL to a turbo 400 tranny. had a mild 350 that had many different carbs over the years but ended up with a Holley projection that worked best for hill climbing.
i ran it hard for about 15 years before the rust took its toll (it was a daily driver). it still sits in the feild up at the farm cuz i cant bear to actually part with it.
Post by: CharlieN on December 25, 2019, 06:09:25 PM
Guess I should get some of my stuff on here in particular my 1975 Ducati 750 Sport. I have an assortment of mid '60s to early 80s Suzuki's as well.
Post by: Hyperacme on December 27, 2019, 10:34:05 AM
Got a RD350 that had been crashed and fixed it up. Didn't look perfect but ran great.
Two of my Buddy's had the yellow Kenny Robert's RZ's so I got the red and white version with rear seat cowl, looked pretty racy back then, before all the full fairing bikes.
Got a set of "All Speed" expansion chamber's and spent days getting the jetting right, but was worth the effort .. I could beat most 750 bikes. It had the "YPVS" exhaust valve so porting wasn't a option, at least back then.
Also added SS breaded front brake lines, fancy brake pads and some sticky Metzeler tires for better stoppie's .. LOL
Not the best handling bike .. But motor was crazy fun !
The one bike I should have never sold .. Still regret selling it ..
Not my picture, but looks the same ..
Post by: David CVX-16 on April 29, 2020, 09:17:51 PM
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Post by: Carlson_from_Germany on May 17, 2020, 02:18:34 PM
Here's what my Dad had in the 60s-I really liked it ( of course I was pretty small then and the back seat seemed spacious ) Dad traded it in for a Mercedes-go figure
Very cool BMW Isetta!
Love everything about that picture. The bike. The cars in the background. Man I really was born in the wrong time...
Post by: Carlson_from_Germany on May 31, 2020, 02:36:40 AM
Does it get more American than this?
Post by: Carlson_from_Germany on June 07, 2020, 05:05:41 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200531/8dd440e83f573b1ab3b5659e736abc02.jpg)I was on the hunt for a car with a tow hitch when a friend told me he knew where one has been sitting for quite some time. I was actually looking for something all wheel drive but just couldn’t pass this one. It has been sitting in a garage since 1998 until I bought it 2 weeks ago. Old battery, old fuel. Attached a power bank and gave the carb something to drink and it fired up right the first try. Gotta love the good old American engineering. Engine has been beefed up quite a bit as this thing pulls hard for a SBC.
Does it get more American than this?
Paint looks like someone did it in their backyard but it’s alright for a daily. Will get a new, the original, paint job this winter. It used to be Chevy brown gold... So a great match for the Timmi. Will post pics when it’s done.
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Post by: thedeuceman on June 19, 2020, 11:15:49 AM
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Post by: 84carlson on June 24, 2020, 04:30:35 PM
2006 SeaDoo
1984 CVX16
Way too many toys
Post by: nes-cv23 on June 24, 2020, 05:30:14 PM