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randomidiot: May 12, 2006; by Fluffdaddy
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I think we can rule out most GMs, GM seems to be a fan of putting the gas filler on the passenger side on most of their cars. I think Mopar keeps it on the passenger side on most of their modern stuff too, don't they?

All I really have to go on is that left rear wheel, I can't think of anyone that still uses a big cap over the lugnuts though (you can kind of see where it should fit). It looks too new for anything I can think of that would use that type of wheel, I've been sitting here doing google image searches of various midsize and fullsize sedans and can't find a match. :sigh:

The gently caress happened to it anyway? Someone kick it down a mountain into a bonfire?

randomidiot fucked around with this message at 11:12 on May 2, 2018

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# ? Apr 29, 2024 09:21

Powershift: Nov 23, 2009

STR posted:

I think we can rule out most GMs, GM seems to be a fan of putting the gas filler on the passenger side on most of their cars. I think Mopar keeps it on the passenger side on most of their modern stuff too, don't they?

All I really have to go on is that left rear wheel, I can't think of anyone that still uses a big cap over the lugnuts though (you can kind of see where it should fit). It looks too new for anything I can think of that would use that type of wheel, I've been sitting here doing google image searches of various midsize and fullsize sedans and can't find a match.

The gently caress happened to it anyway? Someone kick it down a mountain into a bonfire?

There's a lot more to go on. Door handles on the body line. Body line that blends into pronounced flares in the sheet metal. front fenders that meet the bumper on a horizontal plane. The fact that it was recently on fire.

In conclusion,

Powershift posted:

Looks like a three hunnert

e: the wheels themselves look like Velocity V725s.

Although i have a hard time believing someone would put aftermarket wheels on a chrysler 300.

Powershift fucked around with this message at 11:43 on May 2, 2018

# ? May 2, 2018 11:32

cakesmith handyman: Jul 22, 2007; Pip-Pip old chap! Last one in is a rotten egg what what.

I don't think I've seen a 300 without giant tacky cheap chrome rims.

# ? May 2, 2018 12:04

Bajaha: Apr 1, 2011; BajaHAHAHA.

cakesmith handyman posted:

I don't think I've seen a 300 without giant tacky cheap chrome rims.

Not empty quoting.

At least the baby Bentley grill trend is dying out. Been a while since I've seen one of those in the wild

# ? May 2, 2018 15:36

iwentdoodie: Apr 29, 2005; 🤗YOU'RE WELCOME🤗

Powershift posted:

Although i have a hard time believing someone would put aftermarket wheels on a chrysler 300.

That's because you're canadian.

Spotting one here without aftermarket wheels and a million other gaudy stick ons is almost impossible. They replaced the PT Cruiser for the stupid stick on poo poo.

# ? May 2, 2018 16:19

randomidiot: May 12, 2006; by Fluffdaddy
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They, uh, do cater to a slightly different crowd than the PT. But yeah, after all of that being pointed out.... that has to be a first gen 300. Mods plz award all of the points to Powershift

cakesmith handyman posted:

I don't think I've seen a 300 without giant tacky cheap chrome rims.

The only one I've ever seen without tacky wheels was one a friend owned... and it was because she was spending too much money on keeping the goddamned thing running. She bought it brand new with ~20 miles.

I think it was on its.. 12th? alternator (all dealer, mostly warranty) and probably half as many batteries. She finally gave up, did a 180, and got a BRZ a few weeks ago. The 300 only had ~30k when she traded it in (think it was a 2014 or 2015); every time I rode in it, it picked a new and exciting way to fail (usually involving the charging or pushbutton start).

randomidiot fucked around with this message at 08:12 on May 3, 2018

# ? May 3, 2018 08:06

eberbs: Aug 29, 2011; And I wonder, I still wonder, who'll stop the rain.

Towed in a 1970 corolla today. Rusty and stripped but still a thing of beauty.

and a mazda with a 2 door conversion kit

# ? May 4, 2018 00:51

eberbs: Aug 29, 2011; And I wonder, I still wonder, who'll stop the rain.

Running the grapple truck today and had to go to the airport and pick up some scrap and saw this sweet rear end plane

# ? May 10, 2018 02:42

angryrobots: Mar 31, 2005

eberbs posted:

Towed in a 1970 corolla today. Rusty and stripped but still a thing of beauty.

I have a 71 and I wish I could get this whole heap from you.

# ? May 10, 2018 04:08

Bajaha: Apr 1, 2011; BajaHAHAHA.

That is a cool plane and reminds me of that cartoon, oh shoot what was it called?

Found it, Tailspin!

# ? May 10, 2018 05:26

Captain McAllister: May 24, 2001

Is that plane not a PBY/Canso flying boat?

# ? May 10, 2018 11:23

FuturePastNow: May 19, 2014

It's a PBY-5A I think

# ? May 10, 2018 12:49

eberbs: Aug 29, 2011; And I wonder, I still wonder, who'll stop the rain.

Towed in a lovely old rear end rv today. all drum brakes, biasply tires and split rims.

It was a little long.

# ? May 12, 2018 01:01

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That's no RV. That's a step van with the biggest rear end tumor I've ever seen.

# ? May 12, 2018 03:21

StormDrain: May 22, 2003; Thirteen Letter

It looks like a small group of people in the back and you�re in wheelie city.

# ? May 12, 2018 04:02

randomidiot: May 12, 2006; by Fluffdaddy
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Boaz MacPhereson posted:

That's no RV. That's a step van with the biggest rear end tumor I've ever seen.

This. Looks like Joe Bob made his own RV when the food truck didn't pan out.

# ? May 12, 2018 09:10

Kurten: May 28, 2001; 100% less banned. 50% more sober. 0% less bitter. NOW WITH LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE!

eberbs posted:

And i picked up a new victim. I think its a 75 250 ranger. Has a 460 motor with an edlbrock carb.

Goddamn shame. Did it get crushed?

72 was a decent year for pickups. Back when trucks were trucks. It doesn't even look rusted out.

# ? May 28, 2018 20:50

eberbs: Aug 29, 2011; And I wonder, I still wonder, who'll stop the rain.

Kurten posted:

Goddamn shame. Did it get crushed?

72 was a decent year for pickups. Back when trucks were trucks. It doesn't even look rusted out.

Yea she got crushed. A few people were interested but backed out and it was taking up space and had to go. It needed lots of work but ran and drove.

# ? May 29, 2018 02:01

randomidiot: May 12, 2006; by Fluffdaddy
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Just saw the Ford. ~~Isn't~~ Wasn't that a 78-79? I thought older ones used round headlights.

# ? May 30, 2018 07:14

Raluek: Nov 3, 2006; WUT.

STR posted:

Just saw the Ford. ~~Isn't~~ Wasn't that a 78-79? I thought older ones used round headlights.

Yeah that's not a '72, which would also have an FE anyway. I think you're right about the correct years.

I am relieved to see that nothing of value was lost, except a running 460.

# ? Jun 1, 2018 07:14

randomidiot: May 12, 2006; by Fluffdaddy
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If it makes you feel better, the 460 was around 200 hp at the time... if that.

The 351M in my 1980 F-150 was rated at 137 hp/257 ft/lb (when it was new.... I guarantee it wasn't putting out close to that when I got it, it could barely one-wheel-peel if you stood on the brakes, and couldn't do any kind of wheel spin once moving, even in the rain around corners). I'm sure the 460 had gobs more torque, but it's a smog era motor; I can't see it having a whole lot more hp at the time.

# ? Jun 1, 2018 07:41

eberbs: Aug 29, 2011; And I wonder, I still wonder, who'll stop the rain.

Towed in a 60 something merc dump truck today.

Don't know what motor it has other than its a v8 with a 2 barrel carb.

It was last registered in 95 and the PO said it drove before it was parked. If i get some time before we scrap it ill see if i can get it to run. doesn't look like it would take much.

# ? Jun 5, 2018 03:50

eberbs: Aug 29, 2011; And I wonder, I still wonder, who'll stop the rain.

Picked up an oldie today.

1930 something Austin.

Looks like it was sitting 30+ years. it was sunk into the ground upto the floor boards. When i pulled up it didn't even look like it had tires, oh and it was parked at an abandoned house over run with crackheads.

One of the tires still had air in it.

# ? Jun 7, 2018 01:33

Vincent Van Goatse: Nov 8, 2006; Enjoy every sandwich.; Smellrose

That's a drat shame.

# ? Jun 7, 2018 02:48

Deteriorata: Feb 6, 2005

Vincent Van Goatse posted:

That's a drat shame.

Yeah, fully restored it might be worth 10 grand.

Even if it weren't beyond repair it wouldn't be worth fixing.

Still a shame to see another bit of history gone.

# ? Jun 7, 2018 02:53

Vincent Van Goatse: Nov 8, 2006; Enjoy every sandwich.; Smellrose

Someone check on the C-pillar. It might be salvageable.

# ? Jun 7, 2018 06:04

IOwnCalculus: Apr 2, 2003

Vincent Van Goatse posted:

Someone check on the C-pillar. It might be salvageable.

Seems like there's still enough there to chop up and use to build a hot rod of some sort.

# ? Jun 7, 2018 17:40

iwentdoodie: Apr 29, 2005; 🤗YOU'RE WELCOME🤗

IOwnCalculus posted:

Seems like there's still enough there to chop up and use to build a hot rod of some sort.

Pull the fenders, pull the hood, chop the top, throw on a chopped up S10 frame. Instant rat rod.

# ? Jun 8, 2018 18:24

eberbs: Aug 29, 2011; And I wonder, I still wonder, who'll stop the rain.

cleaning up around the yard at work and found this old home made cement mixer.

Looks like someone chopped up an old datsun and fabricobbled a mixer out of it.

See it in all its glory!

someone put in the time. The more i looked at it the more car i found.

# ? Jun 19, 2018 03:01

randomidiot: May 12, 2006; by Fluffdaddy
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Th... tha.... that's something special.

I'm trying to figure out what kind of special it is. Crazy special, Dave special, or just "we HAVE to pour this foundation loving today, I don't care what it takes, chop up my car if you have to!!!11!!1!!1!" special manager.

# ? Jun 19, 2018 09:01