Good thing they don't build 'em like they used to

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by Leinie

I don't think anyone can question the fact that new vehicles are light years ahead of the old classics we love in terms of safety, reliability, driveability and quality. They just aren't as cool and most of us like to turn wrenches better than working with computer diagnostics. We're just nostalgic old farts and old souls around here.

I agree for the most part but I love me some LS motor in my 71 though!

[dfrank]

Ever been in a demolition derby?
Here is my 86 lincoln town car before


After

Keep in mind the max speed you are moving when you hit somebody ( in the stock class) is under 10 mph. The back end of that car was actualy a hell of a lot stronger than the front. It only took one hit in the front from someone at at most 5 mph and it pushed the front end 6 inches in. After just one heat you are really feeling it. I have an inside car camera video from another one I will look for where you can see the impact you take.

[dfrank]

Here is the inside the car video. You can really see the impact you take in this video. The car was an 86 Cadillac fleetwood broughm. It caught on fire as you can see in the video. Skip to the 5 minute mark for the start.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nS42ZvCedg

[Leinie]

You gonna buff that out ?

[dfrank]

Originally Posted by Leinie

You gonna buff that out ?

Ya, but I need a more powerful buffer. Lol