Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts

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Love the Elise, too bad I could never fit in one and enjoy the drive.

The Super 7 is my very first choice, but I definitely won't fit in one of them, which is a bit soul-crushing as it was my first/earliest car fixation as a wee shaver.


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Can't remember what state I saw this in, but I had to swing back around to take a look. It's a generally pretty clean '59 Rambler Classic. If'n I recall correctly, he was asking $6,200 for it. The front late-model bucket seats were a turn-off for me, as was the missing Continental kit. Still, just a sweet old girl.

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Looks like it was an opportunity to upgrade your wheels. You should have taken the chance. ;)
 
Glad you had fun and are back home ! Isn't it wild that a car guy diagnoses and drives a car to accommodate issues most people wouldn't notice until the car was dead in the water . Once you take the red pill you can never go back . No shame in the farming out the starter job , remember you were on vacation !

Thanks, Twin! Yeah, the extremely rough idle/stumbling seemed to come out of nowhere. Did fine on the highway, so was unaware of the problem until my second fuel stop. The drivetrain vibration was one that I was aware of all along, but just couldn't nail down the source until I had reached my destination. All in all, though, I can't complain. The little car averaged between 26 and 30 mpg (reached a high of 31 once), and was an extremely comfortable little rig to camp in. It was 36 degrees outside one night, but 65 degrees inside with the electric heater going. Very happy with that aspect of the car. :)
 
I'm usually welcoming to some aero stuff like spoilers, wings, dams and splitters, but this just doesn't work. Looks like some kids were in charge of design.

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I do find it interesting that they appear to have come up with a nod to some period-correct slot dish mags on the car. Obviously, they're a modern rendition, but still. They almost go unnoticed because of everything else that's going on.
 
I do find it interesting that they appear to have come up with a nod to some period-correct slot dish mags on the car. Obviously, they're a modern rendition, but still. They almost go unnoticed because of everything else that's going on.

I think those are sold under the US Mags brand. There's a few C10s running around here on them in 20", and a current generation F150 on what looks to be 18"ers, which I still can't make my mind up if I like.

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JIC you want to pick up a set for your new mo-bile-home. ;) Added value and whatnot. https://www.us-mags.com/us-mag-1pc-...Ls0y8zfp5HAH_x9kLAQM8cFK5JOojqK2dcUIEbRewFc3-

Here's that same car with a different hood and painted wing. I like this hood much better, but the wing and flares are still a no for me.

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I think those are sold under the US Mags brand. There's a few C10s running around here on them in 20", and a current generation F150 on what looks to be 18"ers, which I still can't make my mind up if I like.

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JIC you want to pick up a set for your new mo-bile-home. ;) Added value and whatnot. https://www.us-mags.com/us-mag-1pc-...Ls0y8zfp5HAH_x9kLAQM8cFK5JOojqK2dcUIEbRewFc3-

Here's that same car with a different hood and painted wing. I like this hood much better, but the wing and flares are still a no for me.

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Well, since you brought it up...;)

I actually don't hate the first version you posted, save for the Chevy-esque cowl induction hood, and the slot-dish mags (never been a fan). However, I really do like the second version that you posted, flares, wing and all. I'd like to see a little more sidewall on the rubber, and/or wider meats in the rear to fill out the flares a bit more. But yeah, losing the cowl induction hood helps immensely!
 
Hey, @chili_pepper, I wasn't trying to be a dick. Well, not too much of one, anyway...;) I just have always thought of the Mini Cooper and the Beetle as perfect examples of cars that have become caricatures of themselves, and have had discussions with friends about that very thing. Your description of the that Firebird just triggered the a$$hole in me. No real offense intended, my friend. Just snarky humor. :)
 
Hey, @chili_pepper, I wasn't trying to be a dick.

Nope, it's too late for apologies, he's already crying in his tiny car. :LOL:

I just have always thought of the Mini Cooper and the Beetle as perfect examples of cars that have become caricatures of themselves

That pretty much sums up all modern trucks. When was the last time you seen a '90s truck parked next to it's modern bloated equivalent? Hell, even something like a Civic looks bloated compared to its 30 year old counterpart.
 
he's already crying in his tiny car. :LOL:

Mostly laughing, if I'm honest. It's by far been the most fun, longest lived and most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. I've taken a lot of shit for owning it, down to having my sexuality questioned. I laugh, and they usually shut up when I unfold myself from it. 😀
 
Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts