Taking a little heat from my classic car friends

Smokin19 · 09-14-2014, 08:18 AM

I sold my 69' Nova to get my 14' SS and some of my classic friends think I should have kept it (just some ribbing). I will admit it is a different driving and owner experience but, I needed a change.

I think everyone will agree sometimes we do things just because, making changes adds some excitement to life. So what do you guys think, mistake or not? I will add I am thrilled with my new SS, it kicks aaaaazz.

By the way it had a 400 SBC, 4sp, 3.73, posi about 350 hp. Here is a pic.

titanfan · 09-14-2014, 08:19 AM

If they're giving you a hard time, are they really your friends?

pickwithaustin · 09-14-2014, 08:20 AM

You should have kept it AND added the new car. I think I'd go crazy driving the same vehicle every day.

102SS · 09-14-2014, 08:26 AM

Nice looking Nova,congrats on the new Camaro.

guapo · 09-14-2014, 08:26 AM

Well since you asked, I love the Camaro, however it would have been nice to keep the Nova since it's harder to replace then the Camaro. But you know that already. But welcome to the Camaro world. You know what they say, If is a BIG word, If worms had machine guns, then birds would not Fu** with them.

Smokin19 · 09-14-2014, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ztwentypoop

If they're giving you a hard time, are they really your friends?

Really just some friendly ribbing.

I also have a 10' Harley that I totally custom-ed to change up when I want to just ride. You gotta have more than one toy, right?

John E · 09-14-2014, 08:28 AM

Opinions are like...well you get it.

el ess A · 09-14-2014, 08:35 AM

Excellent upgrade. Nova suspensions suck anyway.

Sometimes you never know how much you miss the old iron until you no longer have it. So after a while, if you still got the itch, you can go back and get another one day.

Smokin19 · 09-14-2014, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by el ess A

Excellent upgrade. Nova suspensions suck anyway.

Sometimes you never know how much you miss the old iron until you no longer have it. So after a while, if you still got the itch, you can go back and get another one day.

Yea, know what you mean. Biggest reason was, I was starting to get the itch for putting in a LS engine and that was going to cost big $$$. Didn't want to put $30K into a $20K car.

2010SLVRBULIT · 09-14-2014, 08:39 AM

i would've kept it.

87GNX · 09-14-2014, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

i would've kept it.

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hworth18 · 09-14-2014, 11:14 AM

The Nova is sweet, but I think you'll enjoy driving the new SS more.

Muscle Car Memories · 09-14-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokin14

I sold my 69' Nova to get my 14' SS and some of my classic friends think I should have kept it (just some ribbing). I will admit it is a different driving and owner experience but, I needed a change.

I think everyone will agree sometimes we do things just because, making changes adds some excitement to life. So what do you guys think, mistake or not? I will add I am thrilled with my new SS, it kicks aaaaazz.

By the way it had a 400 SBC, 4sp, 3.73, posi about 350 hp. Here is a pic.

I dont really care for Nova's however your Nova looked sweet and I dont know if I would have been able to sell that...

Bowtie-Bri · 09-14-2014, 11:18 AM

I was in the same boat as you. I was ready for a change.
I sold my 70 SS Chevelle and a modded 2002 35th Anniversary LE Camaro SS to get into my 2013 Camaro convertible.
A lot of my friends with classic muscle just didn't understand why I decided to go "new school". No regrets here.

09-14-2014, 08:18 AM	#1
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,722	Taking a little heat from my classic car friends I sold my 69' Nova to get my 14' SS and some of my classic friends think I should have kept it (just some ribbing). I will admit it is a different driving and owner experience but, I needed a change. I think everyone will agree sometimes we do things just because, making changes adds some excitement to life. So what do you guys think, mistake or not? I will add I am thrilled with my new SS, it kicks aaaaazz. By the way it had a 400 SBC, 4sp, 3.73, posi about 350 hp. Here is a pic. Attached Images __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/Gesi cats, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

09-14-2014, 08:20 AM	#3
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	You should have kept it AND added the new car. I think I'd go crazy driving the same vehicle every day. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

09-14-2014, 08:26 AM	#4
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 4,540	Nice looking Nova,congrats on the new Camaro. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 Just a few bolt-ons and appearance doo dads

09-14-2014, 08:26 AM	#5
guapo Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2017 50th Camaro LT2/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cview Posts: 1,009	Well since you asked, I love the Camaro, however it would have been nice to keep the Nova since it's harder to replace then the Camaro. But you know that already. But welcome to the Camaro world. You know what they say, If is a BIG word, If worms had machine guns, then birds would not Fu** with them. __________________ 2017 LT2/RS, 50th addition. Airaid CAI, Solo Performance Axle back, sunroof, Smoked Led Markers

09-14-2014, 08:35 AM	#8
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,687	Excellent upgrade. Nova suspensions suck anyway. Sometimes you never know how much you miss the old iron until you no longer have it. So after a while, if you still got the itch, you can go back and get another one day. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

09-14-2014, 08:19 AM	#2
titanfan Account Suspended Drives: Several in a big garage Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Nashville Posts: 628	If they're giving you a hard time, are they really your friends?

09-14-2014, 08:28 AM	#7
John E Drives: 2014 2SS rs 6M Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Palm Beach Posts: 168	Opinions are like...well you get it.

09-14-2014, 08:39 AM	#10
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,524 View My Garage	i would've kept it.

09-14-2014, 11:14 AM	#12
hworth18 Jus' Cruzin Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Krypton Green Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northeast Oklahoma Posts: 1,107 View My Garage	The Nova is sweet, but I think you'll enjoy driving the new SS more. __________________ “The moment you think you know what’s going on in a women’s head, is the moment your goose is well and truly cooked” -Howard Stark

09-14-2014, 11:18 AM	#14
Bowtie-Bri Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS Convt. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West MI (Home of the Tulips) Posts: 961 View My Garage	I was in the same boat as you. I was ready for a change. I sold my 70 SS Chevelle and a modded 2002 35th Anniversary LE Camaro SS to get into my 2013 Camaro convertible. A lot of my friends with classic muscle just didn't understand why I decided to go "new school". No regrets here. __________________ 2013 Nickey Stage II Camaro SS Convertible #10.Black w/ Red leather interior. No Weeds Elec. Diverters, CNC ported heads, custom grind cam, upgraded fuel injectors, ZL-1 fuel pump, V-Max ported TB, Red Magnuson Super Charger with rear cog drive, upgraded rear axles good for 1400Hp, 3:45 gears, Tremec 6 spd., Pedders adj. coil overs, Phadt ZL-spec swaybars, 800Hp at the crank, 670RWHP, 613ft.lbs. torq. @ 11lbs. boost. SOLD!!!