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First Car Stories

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by ak-47., Oct 9, 2024.

  1. Oct 9, 2024 at 8:06 AM
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    ak-47.

    ak-47. [OP] New Member

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    I had a 2005 Nissan Altima. It had a blown head gasket, broken control arm, no safety shifter, “misfire on cylinder one” codes, no abs, gas door doesn’t work, fishbowl except for the back window which has tint that has crinkled so you can’t see out of it, the emergency brake doesn’t work, faulty gas gauge, broken motor mounts, and it’s extremely shaken wheel I replaced the alternator, cv axle, three of the six spark plugs, and so far one of the motor mounts. I love that car but hate it at the same time, it’s fine one moment and bi polar the next.
    Does anyone else have “special” first cars?
     
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  2. Oct 9, 2024 at 8:29 AM
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    PzTank

    PzTank Never Forget

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    Welcome to TW! Good thread to start...:thumbsup:

    First car was a '68 Mustang Coupe bought in 1980 for $400. The thing was already rusted out to a significant degree but the doors still worked. Floor pans were such that if I hit a big enough puddle, my buds in the back seat would get drenched :rofl:. Learned a ton about working on vehicles just to keep them going with that car. I sold it about 6 years later for close to what I paid for it to a dude who needed the PS pump...
     
  3. Oct 9, 2024 at 8:39 AM
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    unclewede

    unclewede Well-Known Member

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    I got my parents' old '70 Cougar. Pea-soup green. 351 Cleveland, drums. Could beat my friend in his '69 911 to about 100mph, then he would walk away. Just before I took my babysitter to junior prom, I let Earl Schieb paint it black for $99.95. She was pissed I spent $$$ on painting the car. "Painted" the rugs black too. Every 18 months or so we were back at Sears to get a new set of tires, pro-rated for wear. After about 3 times they said no more, these tires are designed for a Pinto, not this big fast car.
    Mechanically, pretty sound, except the alternator was only secured to the block by a single stud. I used to shear that off pretty regularly (see 911 above) and have to limp over to the local gas station to have it drilled out. Even T8 bolts couldn't hold up.
    The front headlight covers had a slow pressure loss in the hydraulic line, so it was always half-asleep. But those sequential trigger tail lights were sex on wheels!

    What I wouldn't give to have that car back. . .

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  4. Oct 9, 2024 at 9:01 AM
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    batacoma

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    My Mom's Torino Wagon was the same color green, throw in some rust and peeling wood grain vinyl. That wagon was very Family Truckster looking.
     
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  5. Oct 10, 2024 at 7:28 AM
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    JGO

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    In 1963 I bought a 1960 Corvair, three speed. Quick off the line. I loved that thing, Ralph Nader was wrong.
     
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  6. Oct 29, 2024 at 7:12 AM
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    Arbie

    Arbie Well-Known Member

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    I delivered pizzas in a 1960 Corvair around 1970. Only had it 3 weeks when I was rear ended.
    The force of the impact caused me to bend the steering wheel towards me.
    The rear engine saved my life. You're right, Ralph Nader WAS wrong!
     
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  7. Oct 30, 2024 at 9:39 PM
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    RdRunr

    RdRunr Well-Known Member

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    My first car was a '66 Plymouth Fury. My dad paid $100 for it. It was about 10 years old at the time. It had the 318 Poly engine with a tiny 2-bbl carb and a skinny single exhaust. I drove that for 23 years! Did lots of work on it. Not repairs, improvements: 4-barrel intake manifold with Holly spread-bore double-pumper carb, Weiand aluminum intake manifold, dual exhaust with Sonic Turbo mufflers, electric fan, electric fuel pump, Direct Connection electronic ignition, open air cleaner, B&M TorqueFlite 727 street/strip transmission (chirped the tires on the 1-2 shift), wider aluminum wheels with good radial tires. Had so much fun with my old Plymouth!

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