Hot rod or upgrade my boat? UPDATE!

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This is a real tough one for me!<br /><br />I have had several classic cars over the past few years, but I never got attached to any and always sold them for a good profit! I would like to have a nice car to keep for awhile.<br /><br />I also would like to upgrade my boat to a 20 footer with at least A 200 Merc.<br /><br />Neither of these do I actually need, as a matter of fact, I like the boat I have pretty well now that I have it running good.<br /><br />Now, the car in question!<br /><br />This car belongs to my son and I have done a fair amount of the work on the car.<br /><br />Its a 1967 Chevelle, not an SS, but has all the SS stuff, (Hood etc), without the badges. Its a light metalic Powder blue, has a 350 crate engine, unknown HP, Small lumpy cam, SS interior, 12 bolt rear W/370s, 4 Sp, 8" Corvette ralleys, Disk brakes, Power steering, Very rust free car. Its lowered 2" in the front, and about 1" in the rear and the stance is perfect.<br /><br />Needs:<br /><br />Door panels, a headliner and a nice exhaust. Neither of these are really bad but they need to be done to make this car better.<br /><br />Things I would do:<br /><br />All of the above, Black Vinyl top, add Power to the brakes, Disk brakes in the rear, set of 17" American Torque thrusters and a bunch of detail work.<br /><br />Sorry, no pictures at this time.
 
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Re: Hot rod or upgrade my boat? UPDATE!

Buy the rod. Three reasons: 1) it sounds like it is pretty cherry for a resto, 2) rods go up in value every year, 3) larger/nicer/shinier boats will always be on the market.
 
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Re: Hot rod or upgrade my boat? UPDATE!

You got a sweet boat now, time to spread the wings and get a sweet ride.<br /><br />I was just next to an old shot rod yesterday. The smell of the transoil leaking onto the headers brought back memories. I really miss the sound of a 4 bbl carb kicking in. :( <br /><br />Ken
 
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Re: Hot rod or upgrade my boat? UPDATE!

Originally posted by KenImpZoom:<br />I really miss the sound of a 4 bbl carb kicking in. :( <br /><br />Ken
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Thats something else I would likely do, I have always liked either tri-power, or dual fours. People say that the economy is awefull, but not really if you keep your foot out of it, But what fun is that?<br /><br />In the future, maybe a 5 or 6 speed trans.
 
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Re: Hot rod or upgrade my boat? UPDATE!

I voted for the boat because the car is already in the family . . . Is son lettin' it go? Could be a flaw in my plan . . . :D
 
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Re: Hot rod or upgrade my boat? UPDATE!

Go for the rod. Add the tri- power and kick the south end of a horse going north. Other words kick a**.
 
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Originally posted by QC:<br /> Is son lettin' it go? Could be a flaw in my plan . . . :D
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Ya, he came to me first, I dont know why he wants to sell it, he wont say, he is kind of a secretive type. Im sure he has something in his mind, he never does much with out a plan!<br /><br />Im leaning towards the car right now, as I can put a couple thousand into it and make it a $25,000.00 car. Im figuring I can get it from him for around $12-15,000.00. He doesnt have the ability to clean up a car like I do. Im thinking that he wants to give me a good deal on the car for all the work I have done for him in the past. Kinda his way of saying thanks, and he "Really does owe me"!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Re: Hot rod or upgrade my boat? UPDATE!

If memory serves :D When they were new, a GTO with a 4-barrel would usually beat a GTO with 3-deuces. I don't remember seeing a Chevelle with 3-deuces, but dual-quads yes. Kind of fun to see the old guys driving kid cars, just because they can :cool:
 
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Re: Hot rod or upgrade my boat? UPDATE!

Originally posted by Bassin' Fever AKA LubeDude:<br />
Originally posted by KenImpZoom:<br />I really miss the sound of a 4 bbl carb kicking in. :( <br /><br />Ken
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Thats something else I would likely do, I have always liked either tri-power, or dual fours. People say that the economy is awefull, but not really if you keep your foot out of it, But what fun is that?<br /><br />In the future, maybe a 5 or 6 speed trans.
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Just saw an ad in the back of the latest Car Craft for a new easy style tri-power setup using demon carbs for the SBC. Included some cool linkage that didnt need adjustment.<br /><br />6 speeds are great. Get one from a wrecked 93 up Camaro and you are set.<br /><br />Ken
 
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Re: Hot rod or upgrade my boat? UPDATE!

He has a 1966 396 on an engine stand, Maybe I should just say, "Ill buy the car if ya though in the 396"!
 
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Re: Hot rod or upgrade my boat? UPDATE!

Buy the boat... you can't fish from a car! :)
 
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I do not know your situation.<br /><br />My priorities are, 1 through 3. #4. is always-LAST! If you have 1-3 covered, go for both.<br /><br />1. Family<br /><br />2. Children-education.<br /><br />3. Wife.<br /><br />4. Me-boats, cars, etc.
 
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Re: Hot rod or upgrade my boat? UPDATE!

Originally posted by DJ:<br /> I do not know your situation.<br /><br /><br />1. Family: All away from home.<br /><br />2. Children-education: Educated and have great jobs.<br /><br />3. Wife: OK with either. Likes fishing and cars.<br /><br />4. Me-boats, cars, etc: I have a boat, I dont have a Hot Rod.
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Re: Hot rod or upgrade my boat? UPDATE!

Well there you go then. Done deal.
 
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Re: Hot rod or upgrade my boat? UPDATE!

Id get the car too,you can always make a profit it on it,and them big boats will be flooding the market in the next couple of years,anyway a 200 isnt big enough for ya i think you deserve a 250 at least :D i always wanted a chevelle or a cuda go for it.
 
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Re: Hot rod or upgrade my boat? UPDATE!

Ahhh, hot rods and bass boats... Never before have there been two creations better designed from conception for which to shovel an endless flow of money into. :D <br /><br />Neither are ever fast enough, nor are you ever "really"" finished modifying them. <br /><br />I say hot rod your boat. ;) <br /><br />spots
 
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Re: Hot rod or upgrade my boat? UPDATE!

I say flip a coin.
 
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Re: Hot rod or upgrade my boat? UPDATE!

Originally posted by CN Spots:<br /> Ahhh, hot rods and bass boats... Never before have there been two creations better designed from conception for which to shovel an endless flow of money into. :D <br /><br />Neither are ever fast enough, nor are you ever "really"" finished modifying them. <br /><br /><br />spots
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Now there are true words of wisdom!<br /><br />HHHMMMMMM, Can I afford that kind of endless flow on a car and a boat? :confused: :eek:
 
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Re: Hot rod or upgrade my boat? UPDATE!

Its the Hot Rod, Made the final price deal today, probably pick it up this weekend, pictures to follow!<br /><br />I looks very much like this car,even the color but its a small block with an SS hood like this one.<br /><br /> 1967 Chevelle
 
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