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Have you ever owned a vehicle that you have been afraid to drive?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Mr Badwrench, Oct 31, 2018.

  1. Oct 31, 2018 at 3:43 PM
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    Mr Badwrench

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    As the title implies, have you ever had a vehicle you wouldn't take to the supermarket or a shady part of town, or a vehicle you wouldn't drive if there was so much as a cloud in the sky? What was it? What's the story?

    Post a picture!

    1968 Mercedes 280SL convertible for me. It was black, and nearly perfect. I bitterly regret not enjoying like I should have, although I was pulled over for going XXX mph to a wedding that I was late for... had to go to the station for that one. I will have to scan a photo.
     
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  2. Oct 31, 2018 at 4:14 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

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    Needless to say, the hand was always near the grab bar regardless of where you sat.
     
  3. Oct 31, 2018 at 4:18 PM
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    Squatting Pigeon

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    I had a '94 Nissan 240sx convertible that looked great from about 20 ft. away. Lol
    Rust was the only thing holding the thing together.
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  4. Oct 31, 2018 at 4:23 PM
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    My Dodge trucks. Great when running, but that rarely happened longer than a few months.

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    This picture tells a funny story. My truck broke down or needed repair so much, that I would have it towed to Denver with a flatbed. Then, when it was running again, I would tow my flatbed up with my wife’s Tacoma. My love didn’t want nothing to do with that truck, so this was the only way I could get it with two vehicles.

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  5. Oct 31, 2018 at 4:28 PM
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    Black Wolf

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    Let me think....nope.
     
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  6. Oct 31, 2018 at 4:40 PM
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    Taco-Blender

    Taco-Blender Old Guys Rule

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    Nothing where I was worried about something happening to it.

    I had a '57 Chevy PU with a lot of HP but, stock suspension, that didn't like to stop. I WAS afraid to drive that one at times.
     
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  7. Oct 31, 2018 at 5:35 PM
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    jdg1982

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  8. Oct 31, 2018 at 6:19 PM
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    Prostar 190

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    I take great care of everything I have so I wouldn't know where to start. I have a 2001 Ram Air TA That has 13,000 sunny miles on it never once has it been in the rain. I have a 1986 K10 Chevy pickup that hasn't been in the rain since it had a frame off restoration in 1998.[​IMG] [​IMG]
    Hell I mitt wash my lawn mowers . Lol
     
  9. Oct 31, 2018 at 6:46 PM
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    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    Yeah, 91 taurus sho. It drives off but usually comes back like this:

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  10. Oct 31, 2018 at 7:42 PM
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    Atomic City Tundra

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    Never afraid to drive one due of fear of damaging it. I buy vehicles to use them.

    But...I did have an old Ford that had a bad case of death wobble. I was really young at the time and didn't know what was causing it. That truck scared the bejeebus out of me for a while until I was able to fix it.
     
  11. Oct 31, 2018 at 7:52 PM
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    trayday

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  12. Oct 31, 2018 at 8:09 PM
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    landphil

    landphil Fish are food, not friends!

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    No, I’ve never owned something I was afraid to drive. Even the shitbox vehicles I used to own and drive were maintained and repaired to a decent standard of safety and reliability.

    Company vehicle though... I’ve driven some sketchy mechanic service trucks. :eek2: Lately, I’ve also been know to refuse to drive them until _____ is fixed. And guess what? _____ gets fixed pretty quick when I do.:thumbsup:
     
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  13. Oct 31, 2018 at 8:22 PM
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    Mr Badwrench

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    Ron, you own a truck, dude! Enjoy it! My 2018 has a few scratches now. I am not happy about it, but I just drive it.
     
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  14. Oct 31, 2018 at 8:23 PM
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    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    That's no joke. Some companies have 0 maintenance standards. I've finally got my boss to come around after I lost a wheel on a tandem axle trailer at highway speeds.
     
  15. Oct 31, 2018 at 8:24 PM
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    Mr Badwrench

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    I have always been curious, is it 5ho, or Sho. I always assumed they were 5.0 liters, but I might be wrong. Guess I could google it.
     
  16. Oct 31, 2018 at 8:27 PM
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    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    Its SHO, either S-H-O, or like show. It's a yamaha v6 w/a 5spd. I have it over in the other builds section.
     
  17. Oct 31, 2018 at 8:41 PM
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    Yes, a 2008 BMW Z4 M Coupe. BMW produced 5,000 globally from 2006-2008 with 1,600 imported to America.
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  18. Oct 31, 2018 at 8:44 PM
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    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    But can you drive it with a cell phone like James Bond?

    Jk. beautiful car.
     
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  19. Oct 31, 2018 at 10:04 PM
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    Taco-Blender

    Taco-Blender Old Guys Rule

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    If I ever finish this thing I'm going to drive the crap out of it. Cars are meant to be driven. Didn't buy it to look at it

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  20. Oct 31, 2018 at 10:12 PM
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    Nope! You buy ‘em to drive!
     
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    InfernoPRO

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    Thought I would drive the shit out of this. But after the full restore I am too scared. Now I scratch up my Tundra instead.

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  22. Oct 31, 2018 at 11:37 PM
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  24. Nov 1, 2018 at 1:06 AM
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    Very Nice restore job Scott! :thumbsup:
     
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    I traded it before putting 5k on it.
     
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    No, I have and will never own a vehicle that I am afraid to drive because it might get scratched, dented, wet, etc. That would be like marrying a super model, and being afraid to consummate the marriage.
     
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  28. Nov 1, 2018 at 7:17 AM
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    That's going to be sweet! How do you plan on finishing it out (Stock, modified, etc.)? I would love to do something like that in Pro-Touring style (Coyote 5.0, big brakes, modern suspension, etc.)

    What color Blue is that?
     
  29. Nov 1, 2018 at 7:22 AM
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    Thegr8punkin

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    I guess there are two types of scared to drive. Scared to damage the car and scared the car will damage you.

    The first I’ve never experienced, I drive my stuff.

    The second though I’ve had a few times... had a 91 suburban that would run 100+ very easily. First time driving my first Mr2 in the rain 91 geo metro that I drove like the little race car it wasn’t so the body roll around corners was stupid scary
     
  30. Nov 1, 2018 at 10:00 AM
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    Taco-Blender

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    Plans right now are to go Resto-mod direction. I have zero suspension at the moment and will most likely do some kind of 4 link out back and who knows what up front. Still budgeting and researching (i.e. spending too much time on pro-touring.com)

    Coyote motor would require me to cut the shock towers out and go with a coilover front suspension. Not sure I want to do that. I did get a, supposedly, '93 Cobra motor with the car. I doesn't have the GT40 heads so that's doubtful. Haven't had a chance to really break it down to see what I really have.

    As far as the blue color i really don't know what the actual color is. To be honest, I picked this whole thing up as a "couldn't pass it up" project a few months ago for less than $3,501 :cool: and it's really not a priority at the moment. Just going to figure out the direction/budget and start gathering parts as I come across good deals.

    Here's the motor that came with it.

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