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why do we own these cars ?

davek

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Guys and gals thats my question. Im 54 and always had a mopar. My latest is the 70 Bee. I enjoy getting it back to as close as original as I can or afford to. It seems I barely drive my car now a days and I ask why I keep it. If I sell it I probably look for another one to build. Is this the sickness we have? Why not just let it go and buy something modern and just enjoy life.
 
I am enjoying life playing with this old "junk". New **** is just boring to drive. What a blast driving Atlanta Motor Speedway all the way to Alexander City this weekend. And then Alex City to Dega and back on Sunday. I was temped to drive the bitch all the way home to Ontario, but Leah wouldn't have been too happy in the truck by herself chasing..
 
I only keep what I enjoy. I dont drive mine much either. But when I do. I feel great. Its a part of my life I cant let go of.
 
Sickness or otherwise, I had a decided hole in my soul the years I went without at least one Mopar to fret over as marriages, kids, all that life jazz went on.
That hole was confirmed when I decided to fetch another finally in 2011 - it felt like I was "whole" again when the GTX came here to her new home.

Whatever disease that is, I definitely have it.
Thank heavens I don't have riches or I'd turn into Tim Wellborn overnight. :)

EDIT: The only limitation to driving mine is the weather - and the busted heater box that I need to yank out and rebuild. :)
I'm skeered of that one, I admit.
 
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I can't wait to get mine finished so I can drive it
 
I drove my Superbird to Alexander City for the 2 days there. It's a blast of nostalgia. Although I do have the Mopar sickness and have a love for these old cars, driving nostalgia is far better better than the new stuff. Having what was the top of the heap in there day makes me happy.
 
They release endorphins. I was happy growing up and loved many things including these cars; and some daydreaming of these cars too. Having these old cars now is relaxing and bolsters present-day happiness. Similarly, music from the 60's & 70s triggers the release of endorphins and happy memories. It's nice to reminisce and reflect on the past and plan for the future. I live in the present, plan for the future, and enjoy thinking about the the past. I can't let go and I am not going to let go.

BTW, my plans for the future have rarely come to fruition. When they did, it wasn't as I had planned. Go figure. It's better to be lucky than good.
 
I need to add, when I drive my freshly restored Bee around town my heart is almost beating out of my chest, head on a swivel, worried someone is going to short stop me or rear end me! Driving the Bird 493.8 miles this week.. all I had was a SMILE !
 
You have to love it with the amount of money, time and effort involved. I was a big hot wheels kid and was a confirmed mopar head in my teens. Going through a complete rocker replacement right now and for a second I questioned what/why.. But it was only for a second. Truth is I really don't want to let it go despite the setbacks, frustration, time and money. Sometimes I don't drive it as much as I want but when I do I love it.
 
When I got back home tonight from a local monthly cruise get together, got out of my Roadrunner, 440 6bbl idling and heard this...
 
I ask myself that when I see 69roadr's accident. 3 years ago I almost got sideswiped, takes a lot of fun out driving.
 
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davek said:
Guys and gals thats my question. Im 54 and always had a mopar. My latest is the 70 Bee. I enjoy getting it back to as close as original as I can or afford to. It seems I barely drive my car now a days and I ask why I keep it. If I sell it I probably look for another one to build. Is this the sickness we have? Why not just let it go and buy something modern and just enjoy life.
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Fran Blacker said:
I ask myself that when I see 69roadr's accident. 3 years I almost got sideswiped, takes a lot of fun out driving.
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Yes it sure does. I agree with what you said 100%. I had a problem with the master to brake cylinders on my 55. I was not in any way wanting to drive that car till I was totally sure I have fixed the issues. Well Now the wife says can we go for a drive. I said sure. But.. she was implying the 55. I said no. Well her nose got bent out shape and said. Why do you own it if your not driving it. Long story short Against my better judgement we took it out. 1/2 hour later I stove the 55 into the back Of a new RDX . The witch in the seat beside me was in shock. A week later I sold the car. I was so pissed off. Thats when the fun goes away.
 
Let me tell you from experience. It’s not easy to let go. I let go of my faithful GTX after 48 years about 4 months ago. It was hard and I was really down. Since there’s a big hole in my life. I felt like it was time and while I don’t necessarily have regrets per se I do miss the car. I sold it to one of my closest friends that’s wanted it for many, many years. He calls me every couple of weeks with some basic questions about stuff only I would know. When I take a trip up to MN he insists I drive the car. I sold it to him as the best legacy play I could manage. I tell you tho it’s tough to let go - even when you think it’s time.
 
I've had so many that had meaning to me at certain points in time. they all seemed to get away from me for one reason or another. it always left an empty spot because I've had a passion for mopars that's in my blood. I will die with at least one in the garage.
 
For me it's several things: something to tinker with, something that I can fix myself and understand how it works; something that slows down the pace of modern life - when I'm in the Plymouth I'm happy to cruise to the beat of the exhausts, instead of racing around everywhere in my daily driver; something to fire the imagination, when I feel like the Dukes of Hazzard or Kowalski, just a reminder of the free and easy times of the past.
 
beanhead said:
Fountain of youth.
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THIS!!
When I take a week off and spend that time at Cruisin the Coast, with over EIGHT THOUSAND other registered classic car owners, and all of our activities surround our cars and the fun stuff that we do, it doesn't just remind me of what my teenage years, cruising the "circuit" in New Orleans (Lakeshore Drive, the impromptu drag strip in City Park, or Hayne Blvd, and other places and activities)...it doesn't just remind me, IT TAKES ME BACK there again!!
 
biomedtechguy said:
THIS!!
When I take a week off and spend that time at Cruisin the Coast, with over EIGHT THOUSAND other registered classic car owners, and all of our activities surround our cars and the fun stuff that we do, it doesn't just remind me of what my teenage years, cruising the "circuit" in New Orleans (Lakeshore Drive, the impromptu drag strip in City Park, or Hayne Blvd, and other places and activities)...it doesn't just remind me, IT TAKES ME BACK there again!!
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:thumbsup:

And, your 'Runner sounds awesome!
 
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