Geezer Gearheads chit chat

jpm2988 · Dec 20, 2020

At 71 still into fast vehicles, and speed. Moved back to the Midwest after many years out east. Drag raced a 90 Mustang notch back up and down the east coast, ran 9.90’s at 135. Drag strips in northwest Wisconsin suck, so sold it and learned to fly. I’m a Ford guy, so have had several mustangs, and even an early mercury cougar. When I test drove the ST I told my wife it reminded me of my 06 Mustang GT but on steroids.

Symetry · Dec 20, 2020

I currently have a C4 Vette , built LT1 .
I'll be selling it in the spring as my adrenaline rush will be satisfied by the ST. Small town loud pickup trucks and high schoolers will still get schooled

Jim

Symetry · Dec 24, 2020

Well I couldn't stand that front license plate frame on the bumper.
So I drilled out the plastic rivets and that left 3 holes.
Temporary I had some white rubber caulk that I molded into the white holes , smoothed it over with my finger . You can't even see it.
The black one I got pushbuttons coming .
White ones too.
But if the could stays put may just stay with it...perfect match.

Jim

Silver Streak · Jan 3, 2021

Ah, the Geezer Gearhead forum - nice! I'm 73 now and have been a car nut my entire life. I started with a 56 Studebaker Hawk in high school. I got my ST a year ago when they first came out and I love it. My summer driver is a 65 2+2 (below). I used to autocross my Lightning and I'm thinking of trying the ST. It doesn't corner like a Miata but I'll bet it would be fun. I want to try the ST Experience if Ford starts it up again.

CapTom · Jan 3, 2021

Silver Streak said:

Ah, the Geezer Gearhead forum - nice! I'm 73 now and have been a car nut my entire life. I started with a 56 Studebaker Hawk in high school. I got my ST a year ago when they first came out and I love it. My summer driver is a 65 2+2 (below). I used to autocross my Lightning and I'm thinking of trying the ST. It doesn't corner like a Miata but I'll bet it would be fun. I want to try the ST Experience if Ford starts it up again.

You'll love the ST Experience, and you'll be very surprised with what these things can do.

KearneyHusker · Jan 4, 2021

Subscribed, I come from a family of Performance Car / Truck enthusiasts for a long time. When I get home this week I will post a few of mine. Everything from 455 HO Pontiacs to Grand Nationals, to Mustangs and about anything in between. Big Power stroke and Cummins fan as well, I do those with my oldest son its his passion. Ty

I am 52, if that is Geezer qualified lol

Blue Beast · Jan 4, 2021

I'm 73 pushing 74 and have been a Pontiac gearhead since my teen age years. Feb 2020 I purchased my Atlas Blue ST and love it. Still have have my two Pontiacs.

1968 Pontiac GTO restored gold concours winner twice at the GTOAA Nationals
2005 Pontiac GTO Phantom Black
2020 Explorer ST Atlas Blue

Daily Drivers are 2006 Chevy Trailblazer and 2018 Toyota Avalon along with my ST

JohnE · Jan 5, 2021

Blue Beast said:

I'm 73 pushing 74 and have been a Pontiac gearhead since my teen age years. Feb 2020 I purchased my Atlas Blue ST and love it. Still have have my two Pontiacs.

1968 Pontiac GTO restored gold concours winner twice at the GTOAA Nationals
2005 Pontiac GTO Phantom Black
2020 Explorer ST Atlas Blue

Daily Drivers are 2006 Chevy Trailblazer and 2018 Toyota Avalon along with my ST

Very nice! That ‘68 looks sweet. What are the specs?

Autoworker · Jan 5, 2021

I'll join the "Geezers" club. I turn 63 at the end of the month. Retired from Ford Lima Engine after 31 years last March. Never worked on the 2.7 /3.0 side, but on most of the other lines. Was born and raised GM and didn't buy Fords until I started working for them. The ST is the wife's car. I drive a F150.

Blue Beast · Jan 5, 2021

400 Cubic Inch 350 HP Engine with a 3 speed turbo automatic transmission with a Hurst His/Hers Shifter. Mostly all stock except for the cam.

Symetry · Mar 16, 2021

Took the Vette out for some exercise today..

Adrenaline .

Traction control off.
Smoke them wide boys thru 1st and 2nd gear.

Them skins are spensive.

Can't help myself.

Jim

DoingOK · Mar 16, 2021

I took mine out this past weekend and made sure I got some of the old carbon out. I love driving this thing.

Jshaffer3819 · Mar 17, 2021

Symetry said:

Seems to be several Geezer Gearheads here that still have fast, muscle , big powerful cars in their blood.
I personally wonder if it's in my genes.
At 74 I still love to feel that , push you into the seat , feeling.
I love the sound of power from the 3 dueces (progressive linkage), 2 quads roaring.

I have had my share, of muscle cars.
GTO, Mustang, Chevelle , Superbee .
I have a built Vette now with built LT1. I also have a 2005 Ram 2500 modified and tuned 5.9 Cummins.
Only one I have a picture of is the Vette , Ram ,and the Superbee.
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Now I'm wanting a ST for family daily use and fun also.

Some of you other Geezers tell us about being a gearhead.

Jim

Nice lineup. I think I will be the same way in 25 years

. By the way, nice touch with the American Flags. Patriotism enhances the beauty of any vehicle.

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STJIM · Mar 17, 2021

69 yr old geezer. First new car 69 chevelle SS 396 L78 post. C4, C5, C6, C7, Current C8. 125 total. Guess I’m a gear head.

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