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> Should I make Betsy a -6?
Another -6 Conversion
What Should I do
Yes, Put that 2.5 Twin-Plug in there [ 29 ] ** [34.12%]
Keep the 2.0 Four [ 43 ] ** [50.59%]
T.C., you're Fuchin Nuts [ 13 ] ** [15.29%]
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post Dec 10 2013, 02:38 PM
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Think about it this way - why did you originally buy the car? If it was for a decent mileage daily driver, you'll be back to driving the truck for awhile until you get the conversion done. Plus it'll slow down your progress on the yellow beast. Either way, Chad and I are here to help (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Dec 10 2013, 03:31 PM
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Put in the 6, keep the 2.0...

and when you have had your way with her.... put the 2.0 back in...

You and Woody have SO much in common..... You just KNOW you aren't keeping her in perpetuity.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 10 2013, 04:20 PM
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I'd keep the car a stock 2.0 as that would be the most cost effective way to go. Find yourself a conversion car, then put in your engine and sell the one in the car. The costs to do a conversion correctly these days is getting quite high, and the conversions are not selling for what they cost to build, so someone else's loss can be your gain.

I'm afraid to see what I've spent on my conversion. 200 HP at the rear wheels don't come cheap, but the smile on your face is priceless!

Most of all, do what you enjoy!
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post Dec 10 2013, 04:32 PM
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This is a great ploy TC. Threaten to turn Betsy into a six and scare the hell out of Hotshoe into buying it back from you for double the price.

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post Dec 10 2013, 05:03 PM
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I'm with Scotty, paint it Lilac.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Seriously, and I can't believe I'M saying this either, but clean it up to original, sell it (back to shoe??), then buy a 'project car/chassis' that you can use as a basis to install the 2.5...

Some days I kick myself for building Papa Smurf into what he is now. The car was a COMPLETELY rust free '74 appearance group with LOTS of options car, low miles and all completely original. Would have been much smarter to have kept it stock and used a different 'doner' car.

then again...I guess it depends on how much hotshoe took you for...er...sold it to you for... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Dec 10 2013, 05:15 PM
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Turn it into a six....one less appearance group 2.0L to compete with mine later when prices go up.
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post Dec 10 2013, 06:06 PM
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I do have a car that would be perfect for your motor. Strengthened in all the right places, steel flares, 5 lug suspension, NO rust, fresh primer and about to have fresh paint. We might need to talk. She won't come cheap though, but if you hurry, you might get to pick your own color!
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post Dec 10 2013, 06:28 PM
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Keep the 2.0, great drive around daily user and gas sipper. You have a racer, truck, trailer- best of all worlds.
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post Dec 10 2013, 06:35 PM
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I agree with the guys who said keep it stock. Doing a conversion would be great but I hate to see good stock 2.0 cars messed with. A 1.7 or 1.8 I'd say convert it. That car is a nice solid 2.0 & should stay that way. You can get good money for with new paint. Just buy another teener to do it with. Hell buy my corvair car. Allready did the 5-lug conversion for you & it is solid rust wise. Hell hole is good. Rear trunk has some but nothing to hard to fix. Couple patches would do it. Not to turn this into a FS add (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Sorry bout that.

Keep it stock & put the sweet 2.5 in another one
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post Dec 10 2013, 07:32 PM
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I'm Torn - I have no desire to Flip her..

The Paint is Shot, worse than I thought (no fault of Shoe's), so now I that have sold the White Race Car, I have the Money to Paint. I bought the Wheels before I bought the Car cuz I love them & I think they are the BEST 4 Lug Period!

I know I will get Roasted for altering a Low Mileage Appearance Group, but these cars are still Cheap in Carr Terms, but I bought it because it was Solid.

The 2.5 Probably needs to be refreshed & I also have offer to Sell It.

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post Dec 10 2013, 07:55 PM
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Keep the car stock. It a very nice car.
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post Dec 10 2013, 08:00 PM
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I voted for the -6.

Mainly because I can't leave well enough alone...

Do what you want.

BTW, you're crazy... and I like it!
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post Dec 10 2013, 08:03 PM
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QUOTE(scotty b @ Dec 10 2013, 08:10 AM) *

I vote for Lilac (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mellow.gif)

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post Dec 10 2013, 08:05 PM
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QUOTE(KENNY @ Dec 10 2013, 08:55 PM) *

Keep the car stock. It a very nice car.


Voted Worst car at Tropical Ramble II - what could I do wrong now?
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post Dec 10 2013, 09:35 PM
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Start with the best car you can and you'll have less of a trip to the car you want. Convert it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
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post Dec 10 2013, 09:39 PM
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not enough projects?
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post Dec 11 2013, 07:45 AM
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QUOTE(ellisor3 @ Dec 10 2013, 05:32 PM) *

This is a great ploy TC. Threaten to turn Betsy into a six and scare the hell out of Hotshoe into buying it back from you for double the price.

Well Played (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)



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QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ Dec 10 2013, 07:06 PM) *

I do have a car that would be perfect for your motor. Strengthened in all the right places, steel flares, 5 lug suspension, NO rust, fresh primer and about to have fresh paint. We might need to talk. She won't come cheap though, but if you hurry, you might get to pick your own color!


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But if it goes Lilac, you'd have to GIVE it to me! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)
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post Dec 11 2013, 09:51 AM
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Dec 11 2013, 07:45 AM) *

QUOTE(ellisor3 @ Dec 10 2013, 05:32 PM) *

This is a great ploy TC. Threaten to turn Betsy into a six and scare the hell out of Hotshoe into buying it back from you for double the price.

Well Played (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)



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QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ Dec 10 2013, 07:06 PM) *

I do have a car that would be perfect for your motor. Strengthened in all the right places, steel flares, 5 lug suspension, NO rust, fresh primer and about to have fresh paint. We might need to talk. She won't come cheap though, but if you hurry, you might get to pick your own color!


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

But if it goes Lilac, you'd have to GIVE it to me! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

I already told him to paint it blue.
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post Dec 11 2013, 01:12 PM
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QUOTE(scotty boy @ Dec 11 2013, 10:22 AM) *

I'm no C.W. but I say keep it stock. Its only original once (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) We don't see cars like Betsy much in the east.
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post Dec 11 2013, 01:26 PM
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Its really up to you, but Ive always felt unmolested cars should be kept that way, if they've already been modded then go nuts. I voted for the -6 conversion before I saw that it was an original car. Either way, its all up to you
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