Lol how does that happen. Not to derail mechanic talk but that’s interesting

The radio was on talk radio and they were talking about the bombing in Syria. The dude thought we had already pulled our troops out of there. And I said something along the lines of "not yet, Israel keeps us in war over there". He made a comment about how he couldn't understand how the Muslims could kill in the name of God and expect to go to heaven. And that opened a door for me to get all religious and talk the jq. It was a small shop out in the country.

Ah so easy!

Fellas, anyone here own a shop or plan on owning one?

I have an idea that could be very profitable.

Yeah, Tyler. A small dream of mine is to own a dealership with a small shop attached in the next decade or so @Tyler0317

@Papa Pizzagate https://www.legacyclassictrucks.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c68L_tieVs

Yeah there are some really unique mods out there.

Less attracted to American muscle personally. Big fan of Japanese and euro vehicles.

what's your idea?

Follow this guy from the above links.

Have a particular and repeatable custom vehicle you specialize in recreating

Yeah, I think it's more about tapping into a subculture or finding a niche honestly, with regards to what you're pointing out.

For instance, restoring pre emissions testing model cars into modern reliable trucks.

so 1996 and before

Indeed

Personally I think it would be really cool to source, restore, import and sell 25yo kei cars from Japan.

Also, importing holdens from AUS would be neat. there is afaik only once company who does in the US - in CO afaik

For instance, the hot rod forums are full of guys trying to get a particular engine into a particular car, with a particular transmission.

This is super inefficient to custom fab your own stuff with all of this trial and error.

But, If you had a shop, you could develop an 8 step process for creating a particularly desirable(and perhaps complex) recreation.

Big bucks to be made

I don't doubt it. Something that I can't undertake now - but I agree.

@Papa Pizzagate Jap cars, ewww,

8 cylinders and above are 'Murican 😉

Specialization is king.

speaking of

tell me this wouldn't sell here

I just inherited an El Camino

Yeah same idea

People geek out for these things

Holden (ford) Ute

only available in AUS and NZ

Ive seen them in South African too

okay, okay

*wherever holdens are sold*

They are desirable in SA. Those turbocharged 4 cylinders are torquey, and good for hauling, while also getting good gas mileage

Not surprised you like 'murcian muscle, Tyler.

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I mean, I get it. Just not for me.

Granted if I had the means for a 6 car garage, I'd certainly have a proper excessive american truck in the lineup.

I'll get you a start on your Holden Ute business.....

Wanna buy my El Camino?

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haha