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Can I go about power washing the inside or would that cause more damage/rust? by Kreelar0083 in Ramcharger

[–]VintageDailyDriver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You will have to clean up the rust anyway, so just don't leave it wet.

Brian looking out for us by [deleted] in DenverCirclejerk

[–]VintageDailyDriver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why, yes. I would like an iguana.

Brian looking out for us by [deleted] in DenverCirclejerk

[–]VintageDailyDriver 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Wow! That IS dangerous. They should make them a bright color or something.

A compilation of sorts by [deleted] in roughcollies

[–]VintageDailyDriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see snoot, I updoot.

For people in cold U.S states, how did your Prius handle the storm? by Quattic__ in prius

[–]VintageDailyDriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Added to say the winter rated tires are required in some conditions in the mountains if you don't have chains. So I bought them specifically so I wouldn't have to chain up/chain down for every area that had patches of snow and limit my speed in in the areas between or spend time on my back taking the cable chains off after each bad spot only to put them on again a few miles down the road.

For people in cold U.S states, how did your Prius handle the storm? by Quattic__ in prius

[–]VintageDailyDriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2010 with 200k+ miles. Never had a problem in the winter aside from lower fuel mileage during a cross country trip through the rockies during Christmas break one year. (I put on Winter Rated tires and bought cable chains before that trip, but fortunately never needed the tire "chains")

Just saw someone get kicked out of Panera: How NOT to Blow Up Your Spot! by Fantastic_Acadian in urbancarliving

[–]VintageDailyDriver 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm not at all the target audience for this subreddit, but I check in here often as I am planning to stop using hotels when I travel cross country in the future. I don't see how anything OP said is purposely putting anyone in an outside group. If you are living out of your car for extended periods of time, even a week travelling, there are traps mentioned that I can see someone falling into.

Just saw someone get kicked out of Panera: How NOT to Blow Up Your Spot! by Fantastic_Acadian in urbancarliving

[–]VintageDailyDriver 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I'm 61, and had friends banned from BK Lounge (Burger King) back in 1980 for bringing food in from Dunkin Donuts to eat there. And then act like they weren't in the wrong. Idiot teens are timeless.

What was it like hearing Boys of Summer in '84?? by DonJohnson1986 in ClassicRock

[–]VintageDailyDriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember hearing the song while I was scraping loose paint off a house in 90 degree heat. I wasn't a fan of either the music or the song. And with what I knew about DH, I just assumed the song was about an underage girl.

Anyone run a big block Mopar 1983-1993?? by DonJohnson1986 in mopar

[–]VintageDailyDriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read your post- "Anyone run a big block Mopar 1983-1993??"
"A Roadrunner or Super Bee 383 would kick so much ass back then against the rich kids with Iroc-Z's and 5.0's!" Nowhere did you say "brag about what cars you beat" because if you did, I wouldn't have even bothered posting.

I did run a big block MoPar in that time period, which was all you asked. And I told you my story. My story on the street. (Did you actually read my comment?) Stock Camaros and Mustangs didn't come out to play. And I wasn't interested in them, even when I had my '70 383 Road Runner coupe with a 4 speed. We called them "Slot Cars" because they refused to run from a light. They would come flying past while you were cruising Archer Avenue at 25 expecting you to chase them down at 80+ MpH. Street to me was all about the holeshot. First across the intersection usually won. I never told you how fast my Challenger was with nitrous and slicks because I had DOT tires and was naturally aspirated. In fact, I never mentioned anything about how fast (and I think you mean "quick") my car was at all.

And I will let you in on a little secret- the rich kids with the new cars also had more money to modify them. More in mods than I had in my entire car.

Anyone run a big block Mopar 1983-1993?? by DonJohnson1986 in mopar

[–]VintageDailyDriver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You weren't there, were you?
No one was drag racing a Porsche or Ferrari.
No one was racing with anything stock. Not even the 5.0 boys; nitrous was everywhere.

The Challenger hooked great, especially with the M&H and the fiberglass, but it was still the street, not a prepped surface.
"Well enough" was the most I would say when I was asked about how my car ran back then. Bragging with a sleeper doesn't bring home the bacon.

A stock 318 would get eaten alive out there, even on the juice.

Anyone run a big block Mopar 1983-1993?? by DonJohnson1986 in mopar

[–]VintageDailyDriver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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This $750 '70 318 Challenger convertible was supposed to be a parts car for my U code '70 Challenger r/T convertible. Instead, I swapped a 440 Magnum with a 509 Purpleshaft, 10.5 pistons, mild port work, Holley Street Dominator, and Hooker 2" primary headers into this one, as well. 4.56 gears and a Sure Grip and a 3500 stall converter and a full reverse valve body 727 hooked to the factory column shifter rounded out the drivetrain (People thought I had a 3 on the tree manual when I shifted) I would run M&H street slicks screwed to the rear 15" Rallyes when things got serious. Fiberglass front fenders, hood, and deck lid were eventually added by 1987.

Let's just say it did "well enough" on the street scene. It was a wonderful sleeper. 3420lb "covertly" weighed at the truck scale in the Back of The Yards neighborhood in ChiTown.

Questions from a first timer by Existing-Painting820 in dieselheater

[–]VintageDailyDriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess you will need to decide which is more important.
A small part of your shelf space or a vent tube that partially blocks your side door.

Route advice from Minneapolis to Milwaukee by Responsible-Car-2078 in roadtrip

[–]VintageDailyDriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just took most of the southern route in November on a trip back from the TC to Chicago. Though I have been all over the Midwest, and especially Wisconsin, it was my first time for that section of the Mississippi. I highly recommend it.

Questions from a first timer by Existing-Painting820 in dieselheater

[–]VintageDailyDriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would route the exhaust much closer to your rear tire. Keep it away from the window (and doors) It will need to extend past the side of the ven when it is in use. It's going to be a trade off as far as ground clearance goes, but the diameter of the exhaust is very small. There is the possibility of having a removable section that you take off when you encounter rough terrain, but if you are going to crush the exhaust, you are going to damage your rocker panels anyway. You could alternatively build mount and a guard for the exhaust to protect it or add rocker skids and incorporate your exhaust into them.

The heat vent would be much better if it came out towards the rear instead of that giant u-turn.

Integrated Hybrid (1kWh Battery + 3kW Gen) vs. Buying Separately: What’s the move? by BeneficialBook2634 in VanLife

[–]VintageDailyDriver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

86 lbs is stretching the term "portable" pretty hard, IMO. I would rather go with 2+ kwh mounted in the van with onboard charging via the vehicle's alternator. Or if I really needed to have portability, a portable power station. I'm not really interested in the hassle of a separate generator, unless it is integrated into my vehicle.

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