Re: How old are you?

Posted by Mr.Pushbutton  On 2009/4/13 21:53:38

John--I'm 50, just turned this huge number in february.
I bought my '56 400 in 1982 at the age of 23, I wanted a '56 400, and found one near me, owned by Packards1 and another gentleman. I also Have a 1963 Chevy II 100 (base/stripper model) that I bought in 1980 for $100, to be my beater, then I figured out it was a 39.000 mile, all original car and that I shold preserve it. I had the bodywork and paint done in 1981, got the last pair of front fenders from GM's parts locator service, put new tires and new chrome on the car (all 6 pieces!). Not counting storage fees, I had a whopping $1,600 wrapped up in the car, and had a car I coulod take to shows and look good in. Five years ago I tore out all of the brake plumbing and put in stainless steel lines, new flex hoses, new wheel cylinders and new master, this set me back about $450, but I feel really good when I mash on the brake pedal.