Old Farts?

[hammdo]

I walk the walk... ;o)

Proof is in the pudding (or my build thread if you care to read ;o)

-Don

[hammdo]

Originally Posted by rmcbee

I'm 74. Heavily modified 2013 with a 6 pt roll cage (it was either that or yoga lessons)

Um, depends on who’s in the yoga class ;o)

-Don

[RobZL1]

Originally Posted by hammdo

I walk the walk... ;o)

Proof is in the pudding (or my build thread if you care to read ;o)

-Don

Pretty sure I've read the whole thing (and reference it frequently).

Originally Posted by hammdo

Um, depends on who’s in the yoga class ;o)

-Don

Darn right!

Hey Don- unrelated: do you know if the AEM wideband is working in the newest HPT version yet? I still haven't upgraded because of it.

[hammdo]

They said to re-pull the list again, literally received and email about that!

-Don

[hammdo]

Originally Posted by RobZL1

Pretty sure I've read the whole thing (and reference it frequently).

Had to stick up for us old guys ;o)

Hope you’re going to CFest!

-Don

[silversleeper]

Originally Posted by RobZL1

Yeah, I saw it coming. You old people like to talk.
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That's funny. I wasn't sure I was old until my daughter got me some t-shirts yesterday:
https://oldguysrule.com/collections/t-shirts


Is she trying to tell me I'm not young anymore?

[mpsgolf]

Hey, I resent (ok resemble) the old fart label.

Only 62, retired early, loving my Camaro SS. Had a V6 gen 4 - great car but always wished Id gotten the V8. Didn't make that mistake again! Do miss my T tops though - wish my gen 5 had them. Getting a tune for my birthday this year!

You don't quit loving cars because you get old - you get old because you quit loving cars!

[X77-69z28]

I’m 63, but in my mind I’m still27: that’s the last birthday I acknowledge. My brain does have faulty synapses though! They are telling me that I should have one of every generation Z/28! I bought my 69 in 1978 when I was 22. It is sitting in my garage next to my 70Z project. I bought my 99 brand new because they came back with hugger orange, and in 2016, I traded my 2011 black diamond CTS-V wagon and some cash for my 2015 Z with 97 miles on it! Unfortunately, I was also bitten by the originality bug for which there is no known cure. Looking for a clean 3rd gen!

[ARZL]

I’m 60 and when I get out of rehab on my next knee replacement, I’m getting a modern hot rod. Past 40 years I’ve just had cars, trucks, SUVs and s couple motorhomes; I almost bought an 06 GTO but decided to be conservative with my finances - but screw it— I’m gonna do it while I can enjoy it- but I think I’ll pass on the clutch much as I want to shift.

[myold88]

76 here. Have had my '10 SS for almost 10 years now. Since 8/21/09, I'm Still 18 upstairs.
You young guys won't get it but: "The older you get, the better Ethel looks."

[2NASSTY]

I turn 57 soon. Still acting like I’m in my 30’s when I light this thing up;
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv_HRmZn...=178nn0yrx966t
Keep it going Fellas!

[Annatar]

Originally Posted by Zl1Dreaming

Last week I was driving a 671 Blown Gen 2 Camaro. I was in my 20’s, not a care in the world. Well, in my mind it was last week. According to the calendar, not so much.

I’m 58 now and driving a Gen 5 ZL1. I don’t act, move, (or so I’m told), look my age. I’m still addicted to mods.

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Any other “Non Youngsters” in the crowd?

Another old fart in this corner. What mods were done, were done to be easily reversible, all of them functional (like European navigation), none of them cosmetic. I purposely didn't sticker anything other than what is required to be road legal on the car. The entire drivetrain has been purposely left unmodified so as to preserve the value of the car: 587 HP is plenty fast for me. An added bonus is that I'm the only person with a stock car at the car shows, which is very rare in my neck of the woods. I could do it, I have the know-how and the skill, but I don't want to.

Unlike the rest of the crew here, I feel old, worn and close friends tell me that I'm burned out. Have started jogging again and lifting myself on the bar, desperately trying to keep myself fit and healthy somehow.

[CamaroFred]

Originally Posted by ARZL

I’m 60 and when I get out of rehab on my next knee replacement, I’m getting a modern hot rod. Past 40 years I’ve just had cars, trucks, SUVs and s couple motorhomes; I almost bought an 06 GTO but decided to be conservative with my finances - but screw it— I’m gonna do it while I can enjoy it- but I think I’ll pass on the clutch much as I want to shift.

I bought my Camaro about a year after I began collecting my pension with the hope that it will last me the rest of my driving life.

Knees are a most difficult recovery.
When my left hip failed I had nightmares that I would have to trade my LS3 for an L99. But, that didn't happen
Pressing a clutch is easier than walking.
Though I did learn that I can drive pretty much anywhere in 3rd gear. Just have to cheat on the stop signs.

Then when my right shoulder needed replacement I had the same thoughts. Fortunately, these Camaros are easy to shift.

[RobZL1]

Originally Posted by hammdo

They said to re-pull the list again, literally received and email about that!

-Don

Cool. I guess I'll take the plunge, get the new version and re-poll if needed.

Originally Posted by hammdo

Had to stick up for us old guys ;o)

Hope you’re going to CFest!

-Don

Old guys do, in fact, rule. I'm right on the border of young guy and old guy, so I can dip my toe into both pools, I guess. Call me transitional guy, maybe. LOL.

Unfortunately, I missed CFest last year due to a minor health thing, was excited to go this year, but life threw me another curve ball again. I'm planning on next year or bust at this point, though! Rain, pain, or snow- I'll be there in 2020.