69383valiant
It is what it is...
Yup I get all those responses when I have the valiant out. Thumbs up from guys on bikes, got a thumbs up from a farmer on his tractor. Moonshine runner was the best one I got had to laugh...
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Princess Valiant
A.K.A. Rainy Day Auto
i got the nova comment too.
when i used to daily drive a duster i would hear "hey lady, nice nova"
now that i drive a 68 dart i get asked if it has a HEMI ....i say no its a slant six.
one guy told me that i didnt know what engine i have bcoz he was sure that they made all 68 darts with HEMIs........i just nodded and smiled and continued loading my stuff lol
i got asked if my husband minds me driving the dart ...............closer to my house everyone knows im the dart lady so they dont even second glance anymore.
when i used to daily drive a duster i would hear "hey lady, nice nova"
now that i drive a 68 dart i get asked if it has a HEMI ....i say no its a slant six.
one guy told me that i didnt know what engine i have bcoz he was sure that they made all 68 darts with HEMIs........i just nodded and smiled and continued loading my stuff lol
i got asked if my husband minds me driving the dart ...............closer to my house everyone knows im the dart lady so they dont even second glance anymore.
well my one car is plum crazy.. i get the dart swinger/fart slinger jokes.. a lot of people like the car.. they have no clue what it is.. I Am ok with that.. its the jit bag that rolled into the show with his moms junker and starts complaining about the correctness of my car.. i usually ask.. what do you drive.. i get ummm well ummm well.. i say thought so.
hypermite
Well-Known Member
This guy shuffles up beside me and says "You have a Dodge Dart?"
I said yea, a 73 Swinger.
He asks "What motor you got in it?" and I said a 318.
The guy scrunches his nose all up and turns and walks off.
I can identify with this, I was at a local show a few years ago, with my 1970 Coronet, (Basin street blue, built 440 / 727) A guy & his beer gut buddy walk up & say "Sweet Superbee man." I said "Thanks, but it's not a Superbee, It's a Coronet." the guy looked at his buddy & said "Did ya hear that ? It's just a f*ckin' Coronet." & walked away.
I said yea, a 73 Swinger.
He asks "What motor you got in it?" and I said a 318.
The guy scrunches his nose all up and turns and walks off.
I can identify with this, I was at a local show a few years ago, with my 1970 Coronet, (Basin street blue, built 440 / 727) A guy & his beer gut buddy walk up & say "Sweet Superbee man." I said "Thanks, but it's not a Superbee, It's a Coronet." the guy looked at his buddy & said "Did ya hear that ? It's just a f*ckin' Coronet." & walked away.
68gtxman
I used to reMember
I attended a car show once that was mostly rice burners. They gave my car a trophy and announced it as a Plymouth GTO. When I told them it was a GTX, they said they thought it was a typo because they never heard of one before.
One day as I came out of the post office, a little old lady of about 75 was standing next to my GTX when I got back and she asked me if my car was brand new because it was beautiful! I told her "no, it's 40 years old". She then told me that it was the nicest car she had seen in a loooonnnnnnngggggggg while. I loved that comment!
I do get a lot of thumbs up in both the GTX and Cuda. Seems that chicks like the Cuda, but only guys like the GTX (unless the chick is 75 apparently).
The only thing that bothers me is the POS Chevelle or Mustang (unrestored) parked next to mine gets more attention than either of my cars, even though mine are gorgeous and rare. But then I remember that the average American is an ................
One day as I came out of the post office, a little old lady of about 75 was standing next to my GTX when I got back and she asked me if my car was brand new because it was beautiful! I told her "no, it's 40 years old". She then told me that it was the nicest car she had seen in a loooonnnnnnngggggggg while. I loved that comment!
I do get a lot of thumbs up in both the GTX and Cuda. Seems that chicks like the Cuda, but only guys like the GTX (unless the chick is 75 apparently).
The only thing that bothers me is the POS Chevelle or Mustang (unrestored) parked next to mine gets more attention than either of my cars, even though mine are gorgeous and rare. But then I remember that the average American is an ................
You must love that. Your husband's Dart. LOL.
One time cruising in my RR a car load of guys asked if my car had a HEMI. I lied and said it did. They yelled and screamed like they won the lottery. I just spun the tires a little for a show.
bruceo2011
Still waiting for Y2K
I have a '72 Scamp and get people come up and say that back in the day, they had a Duster just like mine.
95teetee
Well-Known Member
I was driving my Scamp down the road one day when I notice the guy coming towards me in a Chev pickup is giving me a thumbs down. I just gave him a finger up, figured we were about even.
that would be the guy telling me I shouldn't have a Plymouth plate on the front of my Scamp since it's a Dodge.
Me: no, it's a Plymouth.
Him: NO IT ISN'T!!! IT'S A DODGE!!!!
Yeah, I think I know more about the car I've owned for 10 years than the guy seeing it for the first time. kthxby.
plum crazy dart
Well-Known Member
Back in the late 70's there was a kid running around town with a Nova Duster. It had parts from both cars, fender had the nova and duster emblems on it. I don't remember what it really was.
67dartgtgo
Well-Known Member
My 67 GT driver is just that ...a very solid driver. An original 273 GT console car, It's got a 360 magnum crate that's very clean and go's great, the interior is exceptionally good original but the vinyl top is a 47 year old cracked and dried covering. The passenger side quarter is rough, to say the least, from some 30 year old body filler that's now bubbling in spots but the paint's still pretty good.
My favorite responses are from old folks and kids. The old folks remanisce about how much fun thay had in theirs and the kids love the sound and look of such a clean old car.
The only head scratching experience I've ever had was at a show, when a guy and his buddy were walking around it picking it to pieces and saying "what a nice car it could be....too bad it has these defects". These guys were in their 40's I'd guess. Surely did make me chuckle.
My favorite responses are from old folks and kids. The old folks remanisce about how much fun thay had in theirs and the kids love the sound and look of such a clean old car.
The only head scratching experience I've ever had was at a show, when a guy and his buddy were walking around it picking it to pieces and saying "what a nice car it could be....too bad it has these defects". These guys were in their 40's I'd guess. Surely did make me chuckle.
HotLines
Realist - Free Thinker
I like the fact that persons could find my Signet at a show unlike all the Chevys and Fords of the same year and color.
michformulaS
Well-Known Member
I have had many thumbs up down the road and every time I fill it up I almost feel disappointed when somebody doesn't say "nice car". People genuinely seem to enjoy older cars in most cases and I have never run into anybody griping about it being a smog belching dinosaur. I built it to excite me but other people liking it does feel good.
At one gas station a guy in a really nice new black 5 series BMW came over to say "nice car". Ironic considering he probably paid close to 5 times as much to have a "nice car" and I am sure he rarely ever hears that.
My car is de-badged with only the little fish on the tail panel. I bit my tongue when I heard a dad tell his son that they were looking at a really nice "Marlin". I said thanks with a smile but figured correcting a dad in front of his 6 or so year old son wasn't the right thing to do. Let him be the hero....
I had a 2011 black R/T Challenger with red hood to fender stripes and many folks asked what year it was and when I told them they were all confused thinking it was 40 years old.
If you were to ask me about a fancy expensive bicycle, video game, computer, smart phone or how to kill crab grass I am an idiot. I think of this when somebody appreciates my car as nice but is way off on what they think they are looking at and I appreciate their compliment.
At one gas station a guy in a really nice new black 5 series BMW came over to say "nice car". Ironic considering he probably paid close to 5 times as much to have a "nice car" and I am sure he rarely ever hears that.
My car is de-badged with only the little fish on the tail panel. I bit my tongue when I heard a dad tell his son that they were looking at a really nice "Marlin". I said thanks with a smile but figured correcting a dad in front of his 6 or so year old son wasn't the right thing to do. Let him be the hero....
I had a 2011 black R/T Challenger with red hood to fender stripes and many folks asked what year it was and when I told them they were all confused thinking it was 40 years old.
If you were to ask me about a fancy expensive bicycle, video game, computer, smart phone or how to kill crab grass I am an idiot. I think of this when somebody appreciates my car as nice but is way off on what they think they are looking at and I appreciate their compliment.
nitrojunkee
Well-Known Member
You're a good man, sir...And did the right thing! :thumleft:
65Val
Average Length Member
LMFAO!!!...Great stuff!!!
My Challenger is pretty much always called a "Charger" at the gas station. Heck even by people I know. I don't mind too much, at least they figured it was a Mopar. But considering they think its a '68-70 Charger (I get the Dukes comments too), I don't see the resemblance. Occasionally it gets called a 'Cuda, and once and awhile I hear its a Camaro, but not that often. I do get asked a lot if I have a big block, which is funny because I've just got a basically stock 318 in it. With the glasspacks its pretty loud, but it definitely doesn't sound like a big block.
Haven't spend much time out on the road in the Dart's or the Duster. I did have someone yell "Al Bundy!!!!!" from their driveway at the top of their lungs as a took the Duster out for its first drive with the 318. That was pretty awesome. I suspect once I get the Duster back on the road though I'll hear all the Nova comments. I kinda see the resemblance to the '68-74 Nova's. About the same size car, similar looking fastback style back end, etc. Not that I've ever mistaken one for the other, but I can see how somebody that wasn't into Dusters or Nova's could do it. Heck, if you can mistake a '72 Challenger for a '68 Charger, why not right?
Haven't spend much time out on the road in the Dart's or the Duster. I did have someone yell "Al Bundy!!!!!" from their driveway at the top of their lungs as a took the Duster out for its first drive with the 318. That was pretty awesome. I suspect once I get the Duster back on the road though I'll hear all the Nova comments. I kinda see the resemblance to the '68-74 Nova's. About the same size car, similar looking fastback style back end, etc. Not that I've ever mistaken one for the other, but I can see how somebody that wasn't into Dusters or Nova's could do it. Heck, if you can mistake a '72 Challenger for a '68 Charger, why not right?
Louie70Dart
Southern IL. Complete opposite of k-town
I was working on my Dart last week with the garage door open. The neighbor next door was having a new sewer line put in. She has a contractor taking off the railings and busting up the front stoop. The guy is waiting for someone to come and cut the railing off before he can start. He see my car and comments, Dodge Dart? I was surprised, I told him he had a good eye. Look at the picture and you will agree. I asked him what he had, and he asked if I ever heard of the 'The Machine". I said the Rebel? Hell yeah. So we tralked cars for a few minutes. I was just amazed that he knew what I had. Look at the picture and you'll see why. Not exactly the same, but the grill and lights are gone still.
MileHighDart
Well-Known Member
This is a little off subject, but I thought it was funny.
One day I was walking through the mopar section of the local salvage yard.
Saw an orange duster that looked fairly intact. I opened the hood to see what was in there. And I was stareing at a Chevy Straight Six, not a slant. It also had a chevy 3speed manual trans.
I just shook my head and walked away.
One day I was walking through the mopar section of the local salvage yard.
Saw an orange duster that looked fairly intact. I opened the hood to see what was in there. And I was stareing at a Chevy Straight Six, not a slant. It also had a chevy 3speed manual trans.
I just shook my head and walked away.
player1up
Well-Known Member
I've had people think it's everything from a Nova to a Chevelle, even a Demon.
Tons of thumbs ups over the last 6 yrs of daily driving. When my girls are with me they usually ask if I know the person that just waved.
One of my favorite times was one night at the local outdoor mall. I came pulling into the parking lot, spent about 10 min trying to find a spot...finally found one and a cop comes rolling up behind me with his window down..( I'm thinking I'm in some trouble for something )...then he asks what year my car is, whew!
Tons of thumbs ups over the last 6 yrs of daily driving. When my girls are with me they usually ask if I know the person that just waved.
One of my favorite times was one night at the local outdoor mall. I came pulling into the parking lot, spent about 10 min trying to find a spot...finally found one and a cop comes rolling up behind me with his window down..( I'm thinking I'm in some trouble for something )...then he asks what year my car is, whew!
Mopar to ya
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I get the Nova thing a lot. My plate says Dart 73. People look at it and ask me what it is. I tell them it's a 73 Dart Sport. Invariably they say "I had one just like it when I was a kid!" Then why did you need to ask what it was? Or they look at the hood scoop and the 408 stroker emblems and ask me if it's a 340. I am at the point now that I try not to make eye contact.
DaveBonds
Garage Trash
Yep. Scamp = Dart to the unknowing.
Amy gets that once in a while.
I just like watching the rubber necks from a distance when she's at car cruises with it.
I've never had a snide comment cast, but Amy had a car full of teenagers laughing at her. No idea as to why. Fart Slinger? That's about as witted as the Mopar-No-Car. Wit needs to make sense in order to work.
Like it makes any difference? You could have both cars with the same "f*kin' " engine!
Ex co-worker at my shop: I still have the badge from my GTO
Me: Oh yeah? Cool.
My boss: That is cool... but can you tell me, what does GTO stand for?
Ex co-worker: Oh man, I used to know... GM... Somethin'.
Yes. It stands for another acronym that clearly had a letter that was not included in the prior. Brilliant. I will never forget that.
Ironically, GTX doesn't stand for anything. If anything, it stands against the GTO marketing campaign, which was named after a race that it will never be in.
That put a smile on my face.
Yes. It IS pretty awesome. Awesome enough for a BUNDY plate. I triple dog dare you.
Some car guys who are into the oddballs really know their stuff!
Met someone at a Sonic car cruise once. Told him about the do-it-yourself auto body shop class my friend and I were in, during the fall. He shows up enrolled, remembers us and totally called out a fender, to the year, that was sitting on a work stand that my friend was doing bodywork on! '67 Plymouth Fury. I was stunned that he didn't think it was from a Pontiac.
Best compliment I've ever recieved;
Me: So, are you thinking about getting a 4 Runner or Jeep 4.0?
Amy: I need something to drive.
Me: The Jeep is decent.
Amy: (walks over to the Scamp as pictured and sits up on the fender) Yeah...
but what are you doing with this car?
Me: Just finish it up. I have no other plans for it.
Amy: The grille says Plymouth. What is it?
Me: Check the badge on the fender.
Amy: (bends down and looks at the fender) It's seriously called a Scamp? Did you do that?
Me: (getting keys from my pocket) No. Fire it up.
Amy: (starts engine) Holy crap. This thing is way f-n cooler than a Jeep.
Me: Like it?
Amy: Yeah.
Me: It's yours. I've got too many cars and you just made my day. You have no idea.
Divenut
Well-Known Member
Was sitting at a light after we got the Duster on the road, just "Kachunk, Kachunk, Kachunking" along. Young fella in the lane next to me gives me a thumbs up and shouts "nice car...what is it?". I thank him and tell him it's a 72 Duster...He says "sweet.....sounds like it's missing a bit huh?". :? I chuckle and say "yep, sounds like it".
Pat
Pat
I get all sorts of comments with my 70 Charger. Most are positive. A large percentage of people "Had one JUST like this one... 440 six pack, bought new off of the showroom floor"...
How many 440 six pack cars were actually built?
How could every classic car that I hear about actually have spent time on the showroom floor?
Depending on the person and/or my mood, I usually laugh it off. Sometimes I'll politely correct them.
How many 440 six pack cars were actually built?
How could every classic car that I hear about actually have spent time on the showroom floor?
Depending on the person and/or my mood, I usually laugh it off. Sometimes I'll politely correct them.
nitrojunkee
Well-Known Member
Yeah, I've got something similar to that a few times. Except I was asked something along the lines of "What's wrong with your car? Why is it making that lumpy noise? Sure looks nice though". LOL. My standard response is "Yeah, wow...I'll have to look into that, thank you!" ;)
ESP47
Well-Known Member
Was that you burning some rubber on Eureka last Friday? I was going to get my tires balanced in Roseville when I heard something loud and mean...I look over and see the back of a blue Challenger turning the corner with some tire smoke behind it.
hollywood hig
King of the assklowns
mine it's always "what is it?" lol.........no badges on the car........
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