Time To Build Another Car - Lateral-g Forums

**Steve Chryssos** · #1 12-17-2004, 08:35 AM

It's time to plan out another car. Planning and seraching for the car alone will take 6 months. I cringe at the thought of doing Power Tour. If I need to go that far--I'll take a plane. But there are a coupla cases where I might warm up to the idea of cruising across the country:

My gut reaction is to build a pissed-off Smokey and the Bandit 77 T/A Blackbird--With a CB radio. That should make the miles pass more quickly.

My next thought is to merge R/T Magnum wagon underpinnings, interior and new Hemi to a 1973 Dodge Coronet station wagon. Video Screens, Built in fridge, and four fat tires with lots of sidewall. 9 Passenger!! One car and a bunch of us do the long haul together. Gonna need some serious springs.

Either car could be purchased cheaply. Which would leave money for customizing.

Your thoughts?

DCreations · #2 12-17-2004, 09:08 AM

I love t/a's,but I really like the wagon idea

Big fan of mean looking wagons.

Rick Dorion · #3 12-17-2004, 09:14 AM

I like wagons, too. I'm so sorry I passed on a Vista Cruiser at Carlisle two years ago.

Anyway - big block, killer suspension => cruise king!

**jonny51** · #4 12-17-2004, 09:20 AM

Steve bandit all the way!!I had a 76 TA and a 77 "special edition" complete with velour interior,all the gold accents including the old english writing lol.Man I loved that car

Oh dont forget the T-Tops LOL

**Stuart Adams** · #5 12-17-2004, 09:34 AM

Smokey and the Bandit all the way. As a kid I must have watched that show 20 times. Buford T. Justice was funny. Love the T/A stance. Build both!!!!!!!

**jonny51** · #6 12-17-2004, 09:37 AM

"The god damn germans got nothing to do with it"

Keith · #7 12-21-2004, 05:33 PM

My preference is the wagon but......
When oh when will someone do a g-machine Opal GT?

**Steve Chryssos** · #8 12-22-2004, 05:12 AM

Okay well, after watching Rides last night and seeing Leno's Toronado come together, the search is over: I will tear into my bone stock, 65K mile 1965 Riviera. I have been resisting the urge to modify this car, but after seeing the Toronado, my mind is made up.

I'll start by getting it off the ground and taking some measurements.

Done!
Hack the Riv!

**Ricochet** · #9 12-22-2004, 05:37 AM

That was a great episode last night!! I have seen a couple Rivs done & look great. I know you will put a twist on it that will look awesome and perform even better!! Good luck!!

907rs · #10 12-22-2004, 06:01 AM

Steve, I thought the Riv was the wifes ride.
What does she have to say about this?