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Jan. 8, 2010 1:59 p.m. Giant Purple Snorklewacker SuperDork
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Jan. 8, 2010 7:06 p.m. alex Dork
rebelgtp wrote:
Ross of Nine wrote:
And way way WAY out of the price range mentioned.The multi hued mopar is Joe Dirt's.
That's why I wanted to see if he'd sell it for cheap. (Never saw Joe Dirt.)
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Jan. 8, 2010 9:09 p.m. Billy_Bottle_Caps Reader
In reply to alex:
You need to see it
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Jan. 8, 2010 9:50 p.m. neon4891 UberDork
I know you are not too interested in 2 door Panthers, Just hear this one out.
performance- Add glass packs and any engine work you feal like.
Body- pull all trim, including grill, and maybe (front) bumper. Rattle can primer. Find the largest police push-bars/grill guard that will fit and add KCs or other extra lighting. Maybe a poorly done, yet functional, hood scoop.
After thinking about that, I really want one
Edit* I might just do this with the first cheap panther I can find, 2/4/wagon whatever. Maybe a hilborn hood scoop... And paint the steel wheels red.
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Jan. 9, 2010 11:00 a.m. EvanB HalfDork
Here is a good start to that idea
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Jan. 9, 2010 11:07 a.m. Lugnut Reader
I think 2 door Panthers and 2 door B-bodies (Caprice, etc) are wicked.
I have my Newport for my own loud, cheap, fast, nasty car, except that it isn't that loud, fast, or nasty... yet!
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Jan. 9, 2010 11:50 a.m. alex Dork
I could see a properly-treated Panther conveying the right image for this project. Interesting. And I was disregarding the wagon option for this build, but these Panther wagons may have the proportions to carry it off...
What year Newport, Lugnut? Details on the build direction?
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Jan. 9, 2010 4:39 p.m. White_and_Nerdy Reader
My ex-wife had this when I met her:
71 Chevy Nova. This particular one was only the inline-6 250. But a V8 version would work for you, with an open exhaust and skinny tires that you could turn into smoke pretty easily.
I used to love driving this car. Get out on the highway, start flying down the left lane, and all the modern plastic bubblemobiles would bend over backward to get the hell out of my way! 
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Jan. 9, 2010 5:23 p.m. orphancars New Reader
I have to agree with the hearse idea............I've been having totally illogical ideas about finding a hearse and not doing a thing to it....just driving it as-is. Rust/whatever....If it needs any cosmetics, just update/replace with Krylon satin black and keep on goin'!
EDIT to add: Hearse has to be '65 or older................could also look for older Sedan Delivery too. I think either of these scream, "Get the h3ll outta my way or wind up somewhere you don't wanna be!"
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Jan. 9, 2010 11:44 p.m. 92dxman Reader
I think an older Bronco/Blazer/Ramcharger/Van is up your alley and would do the trick:
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/1530988481.html
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/1528608552.html
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Jan. 10, 2010 9:46 a.m. mad_machine PowerDork
hmmmm.. the hearse gave me an idea if you do not mind fabrication... Big block Caddy Ute.
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Jan. 10, 2010 9:53 a.m. EvanB HalfDork
That would be awesome. Or try to find a flower car to make your job a bit easier.
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Jan. 10, 2010 10:17 a.m. Lugnut Reader
The trucks don't leave me with that nasty, fast, scary impression. I'm with mad_machine here, go ute. Some big ol' rusty Chevelle-based El Camino with new shiny vinyl stripes applied over the crappo rusty patina would do the trick.
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Jan. 12, 2010 2:21 p.m. EvanB HalfDork
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Jan. 13, 2010 4:36 a.m. Luke SuperDork
Speaking of Joe Dirt and Mopars.... http://bringatrailer.com/2010/01/13/backyard-find-1970-plymouth-superbird-6-pak/
I know it's a legendary car, but I'd have a very hard time parting with 55K for something that looks like that.
