Thread: The Old Fart Won............

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Well I guess the old fart in me won. 2 weeks ago I pulled the lump Crane cam out of the hot rod and installed a milder, more power brake friendly, Howards Cam. Along with that I installed a couple of Jones glass packs, with motor cycle baffles in the end of pipes. It's still not quiet, but if I am feeling 20 I can always pull the header caps. And I got my ass warmers this week. So I need to try to get them installed soon. If you had asked me about installing seat heaters a couple of years ago I'd probably say "We don't need no stinking seat heaters".......... Although earlier today on the way back from the local Wally World I did leave a little of the cheater slicks behind, and pitched it sideways once. Then I remembered it wasn't my 21st birthday............

I understand from where you come. I have thought of trying to duplicate a couple of cars from my youth, but then thought again about manual steering and brakes, solid lifters, no A/C and the old comfort guy in me won out. I still have a car that hauls ass, it just does it more comfortably! Plus my wife is more inclined to come along with me.

Pat

Yep, as we age we get a little softer and the old bones don't bend as well as they once did. We also get a little more cautious. I get out of the shower like a 90 year old now so I don't slip and fall, and yesterday I got on my 27 a little in traffic in 2nd gear, and I kept looking in the mirror for flashing lights. In the old days I wouldn't have given that a second thought.

Don

Damn isn't getting older a worry. But then if we all could be young again but with the knowledge we have learnt over all those years,everybody look out!!! And talking about our cars, who would of thought of putting opening doors on a T Bucket as the old legs just don't bend like they did 20 years ago. I don't know about the mild cam tho.

That makes me feel better....Redneck did some little mods and installed a power steer box in the F100 a couple of weeks back,and now its SO much more user friendly,especially when backing up with a trailer,and the road over Mt Messenger is a bit tight,so it helps there too...

I knew I was in trouble as couple of years ago when I had to have a cup holder in my Tri Power, 4 Speed, Hemi Plymouth.

I think I've come across the answer for the added weight of the comfort items though........BIGGER ENGINE.

Cup holder is 1 reason I don't drive my Beetle much anymore.. then again, I work the closing shift at BK and always get a soda for the ride home.. but it's also COLD

The Ratrod will have a heater, and heated seats.. I'v got 2 12v massage/ heat pads I got for $10 each at walmart. I'm going to cut them apart carefully and see if I can get the heat elements out. they actually get quite warm

Har!! Was a time when, if the tires didn't howl and smoke at every possible opportunity, I felt I was wussin' out. Now, unless I'm tryin', if they chirp, I tend to get out of it. My choice in cams is a lot milder, too.

But I still like loud, RRUMBLY pipes.

Welcome to "old fartism", come on in the waters fine!

Now you know why my hot rod is a Caddy with cruise, A/C, P/s, P/B, and power everything else!!

Originally Posted by Whiplash23T

Damn isn't getting older a worry. But then if we all could be young again but with the knowledge we have learnt over all those years,everybody look out!!! And talking about our cars, who would of thought of putting opening doors on a T Bucket as the old legs just don't bend like they did 20 years ago. I don't know about the mild cam tho.

I do miss the lumpy idle. Although this cam isn't exactly smooth. A little rump rump. But part of the reason for the change is power. It's actually alot faster off the line. I didn't have enough stall for the crane cam. And the power band started at 2500. The Howards cam comes in at 1000 and pulls to 4500, so since I'm not racing it, and the motor is mild anyway, this probably is a better choice. Hmmmmmm............... This kinda sounds like I'm trying to justify the change so I don't sound like an old fart... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm..........

Originally Posted by Geezer2

Welcome to "old fartism", come on in the waters fine!

Now you know why my hot rod is a Caddy with cruise, A/C, P/s, P/B, and power everything else!!

I understand only too well. But the Northstar does let me play around a little in traffic every so often.

Don

It sounds like I am for sure, in good company. When I chose the camshaft for the engine in my car, I chose a lower 2200-5500 RPM version, rather then a couple that I could have. The mufflers - Flowmaster 50 series, 3 chamber rather then a 40 - 2 chamber (or even the Smithy's I really wanted). I even have a nice heater and a top with side curtains (not sure about heated seats yet, tho).

Of course, many, if not most of the young guys - they're driving ricers which have most of the creature comforts already built in to their rides. This means we OF's are just trying to catch up (down??)

One thing that hasn't changed, I still consider it a personal failing if I don't move first when a traffic light goes green!!

And I still have the rumpity rump cam!!

33,

I know the feeling. Got tired of waiting to finish the 34 so the wife and I bought a 06 Hemi Charger with most everything, including dual seat warmers.. Woooeee, this thing is fun, but nothing will replace the 34.

Jack.

Hey Don is the Northstar what you replaced the old burnt out jappa Honda with???? If so aleast the '23 wasn't sold for another JAPPA.