Red Kouki
I don't normally like my 86's with painted bumpers, but this kouki struck my eye. Its got a certain attitude about it. Eastbear mirrors, aggressive fitment on what looks like reverse mesh, and a cage and seats. Not your typical show-going 86!
Greaser
I used to hate American cars with a passion. Their horrible styling, obtrusive angles and unnecessary lines make them quite ugly cars to begin with. The interior design on most is less than par, not to mention they are much less reliable than most Japanese cars. But there is one problem, I am only speaking of new cars.
Hand painted pinstriping, rust on the rocker panels, red spray painted wheels, a rusty 1965 license plate, shrunken head hanging from the rearview, and Mexican "poncho" blankets covering the seats.
I hope that people will begin to recognize that more vintage automobiles need to be preserved. There is a certain feeling you get from walking around an automobile like this, and even more, driving it. The smelly gas, the half-gone-but-still-lingering smell of cigarettes, the creaks, the groans, the joy of having it start up on a cold day and trying to keep it from stuttering. Ahh victory! There is nothing more satisfying.
That being said, I have always been in love with all things vintage. In my mind, I live in an era where everyone dresses a little nicer, talks a little more suave, and carburetors were not a thing of the past. This fascination with old things has surely grown over the years, and has extended to vintage American cars. Yes, I said it, I do love me some classic American muscle!
When I first saw this car, the little butterflies in my stomach started fluttering around. Love at first sight is not something that everyone believes in. I do. I had no idea what it was, nor did I care. I wanted to hike up my jeans, slick back my hair, and put on a plain white T with rolled up sleeves and hop in and go for a drive to the soda shop, don't forget the nickel for the jukebox!
This thing screams character. First off, it seems to be daily driven. I see it almost every time I go downtown, and all I can do is marvel at this work of art.
This thing screams character. First off, it seems to be daily driven. I see it almost every time I go downtown, and all I can do is marvel at this work of art.
Hand painted pinstriping, rust on the rocker panels, red spray painted wheels, a rusty 1965 license plate, shrunken head hanging from the rearview, and Mexican "poncho" blankets covering the seats.
I hope that people will begin to recognize that more vintage automobiles need to be preserved. There is a certain feeling you get from walking around an automobile like this, and even more, driving it. The smelly gas, the half-gone-but-still-lingering smell of cigarettes, the creaks, the groans, the joy of having it start up on a cold day and trying to keep it from stuttering. Ahh victory! There is nothing more satisfying.
same old shit bringing me down
fuck.
I started taking care of the rust today and metal I thought was good apparently was not. Now I have more holes everywhere and no way to fix them. I have no idea how to weld, who to take it to, if I even want to spend the money on a damn sr5, or even to continue this stupid project. I love vintage cars but I guess I didn't know what I was up against when I bought this. I don't plan on giving up my dreams of owning a vintage car, I just might re-consider with a cleaner chassis. Ugh...
fuck.
I started taking care of the rust today and metal I thought was good apparently was not. Now I have more holes everywhere and no way to fix them. I have no idea how to weld, who to take it to, if I even want to spend the money on a damn sr5, or even to continue this stupid project. I love vintage cars but I guess I didn't know what I was up against when I bought this. I don't plan on giving up my dreams of owning a vintage car, I just might re-consider with a cleaner chassis. Ugh...
fuck.
wtf.
Man, no real updates with car stuff still. Got a dope new skateboard for xmas. Old school Dogtown style banana board.
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I also was super bored tonight and decided to mess around with one of my wheels and a jack. This is what I came up with lol. I just took the wheel off, flipped it, and put it up on some weights and lowered the car down. I just wanted to see what some 13's would look like with the car stanced out and I am beginning to think it will look okay. Can't decide between 13x8.5 -12 mk2 or 14x9 -18 mk3. price is a MAJOR difference...
86life
Nothing new. I ordered some rust bullet for the corolla so I'll at least coat the rust until I really have time to work on it. I also have someone wanting to trade my ssr's for some mk3's so we'll see what happens there. I'm really considering buying a cressida as a daily driver so I'm on the search now. mx73 here I come!
Teaser!!!
Matt has been waiting for a set of Works for his TL for almost 2 months now and he has finally got them mounted. A little more work needs to be done, a touch of camber, smaller tires in the front, etc. but they look unbelievable. This, people, is a first for North Carolina. Read and weep, because Matt is the originator of style here suckas!
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