Odd Modifications Thread

[TexRex]

Hoooooooooooly crap on a cracker.

So, I just rode a thought train that had me looking at GM's TH-425 automatic used in the Oldsmobile Toronado and early front-drive Cadillac Eldorados. They were equipped with a chain from the torque converter to the first planetary set (transmission on the side of the longitudinally-mounted engine), and that chain, while perfectly fine for normal driving duties, suffered when additional power was sought--the infamous Hurst Hairy Olds shredded plenty of them.

Fairly beefy, but should you need something more substantial...

I know someone who would've loved that sucker for his blown Mirage.

 

[Razor440]

Hoooooooooooly crap on a cracker.

So, I just rode a thought train that had me looking at GM's TH-425 automatic used in the Oldsmobile Toronado and early front-drive Cadillac Eldorados. They were equipped with a chain from the torque converter to the first planetary set (transmission on the side of the longitudinally-mounted engine), and that chain, while perfectly fine for normal driving duties, suffered when additional power was sought--the infamous Hurst Hairy Olds shredded plenty of them.

Fairly beefy, but should you need something more substantial...

I know someone who would've loved that sucker for his blown Mirage.

Hurst Hairy Olds? What the-

Holy crap on a cracker, indeed.
I actually thought you said "Oldsmobile Aurora and Cadillac Eldorado", as in the 90's cars instead of the older FWD cars...so this surprised me!

 

[MoLiEG]

Theeere we goooo...

Now we're talking.

And extra.

What da...

 

[el fayce]

I hate FJ's from the bottom of my heart, But these are pretty badass

 

[TexRex]

Hurst Hairy Olds? What the-

You're welcome.

It's worth noting that the majority of the HHO's shredded drive chains were on the rear transaxle, as the front never really hooked up. I've heard that the front motor actually over-revved on more than one occasion and that the chain would actually get "thrown," resulting in damage to it and the motor.

 

[LivingWithGames]

Not sure if this counts as odd modification but, changing the paintjob would count...r-right?

Very well done and awesome, plus if you notice the brand...it's quite the SMART play on words.

...I'm not sorry.

 

[The87Dodge]

 

[R5]

Not sure if this counts as odd modification but, changing the paintjob would count...r-right?

Very well done and awesome, plus if you notice the brand...it's quite the SMART play on words.

...I'm not sorry.

I'd totally drive this off the nearest cliff!

 

[el fayce]

Not sure if this counts as odd modification but, changing the paintjob would count...r-right?

Very well done and awesome, plus if you notice the brand...it's quite the SMART play on words.

...I'm not sorry.

The only proper paint on the SMart would be this:

 

[TexRex]

The only proper paint on the SMart would be this:

I know what it's supposed to look like (there's a hint on the pillar/frame), but I can't help but think of ketchup and mustard...

 

[LivingWithGames]

 

[TexRex]

 

[R5]

Don't worry, it was only a 412.

 

[TexRex]

Don't worry, it was only a 412.

Yeah, only I love 400s and 412s.

 

[Razor440]

They soiled it. Soiled it. Soiled it. Oh yeah, they really soiled it.

 

[Razor440]

double post

 

[LM7325]

I think Making a Nascar Modified street legal qualifies as odd. Pretty cool too, supposedly able to be race ready in 20 minutes.

 

[LivingWithGames]

Yeah, only I love 400s and 412s.

Sorry for that but, it was fate. I would of posted as questionable but this looked odd enough so, here ya go.

 

[el fayce]

I think Making a Nascar Modified street legal qualifies as odd. Pretty cool too, supposedly able to be race ready in 20 minutes.

This one even has *lights, Two seats, And a side mirror.

*The one above also has lights that I didn't notice at first sight.

 

[LM7325]

This one even has *lights, Two seats, And a side mirror.

*The one above also has lights that I didn't notice at first sight.

The one I posted even has a small windshield and a wiper. That one reminds me of Sean's Monte Carlo in Tokyo Drift.

 

[Razor440]

...That one reminds me of Sean's Monte Carlo in Tokyo Drift.

When Tokyo Drift came out in 2006, a car like Sean's Monte Carlo did look a bit...odd. I bet a lot of people thought it looked like a junker or a beater, you know, nothing too special. But then but look at what Hot Rod's internet show Roadkill did to a Monte Carlo. Look up rat rod muscle cars and when the trend really started.


Here's a pic to compare.

Sean's car. Note the primer hood, the tan paint, the black Nascar inspired wheels, mismatched colors. It's ahead of it's time.

And look! This 71 Charger's pretty damn similar. Nascar style wheels, primer, custom scoop...total rat rod. Probably was done maybe in 2013 or so.

That tells me if I was posting a pic of Sean's Monte Carlo in this thread, and if it was 2006 when I posted it, you all probably would have said it was odd because most people were all about the chrome, the American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels, the metallic paint back in '06..am I right?

 

[Kitten]

When Tokyo Drift came out in 2006, a car like Sean's Monte Carlo did look a bit...odd. I bet a lot of people thought it looked like a junker or a beater, you know, nothing too special. But then but look at what Hot Rod's internet show Roadkill did to a Monte Carlo. Look up rat rod muscle cars and when the trend really started.


Here's a pic to compare.

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Sean's car. Note the primer hood, the tan paint, the black Nascar inspired wheels, mismatched colors. It's ahead of it's time.

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Always liked this. loved the mismatch colors.

 

[el fayce]

This is probably the coolest tire lettering I have yet to see

 

[el fayce]

This actually a C5 Corvette

 

[LivingWithGames]

Um, Sure, it's odd but, why ona C5? I'm 50/50 about this, odd or questionable.

 

[GTPorsche]

Looks pretty questionable to me.

 

[el fayce]

Um, Sure, it's odd but, why ona C5? I'm 50/50 about this, odd or questionable.

I'd assume they got a cheap C5 with a salvage title and they dropped a cheap C10 body on it for the VIN.

 

[ProjectWHaT]

 

[GTPorsche]

If the modification means the hood doesn't fit, it isn't odd, it's questionable.

 

[SVX]