So...it's now 2025. Whats next?

[lloyd3]

I was out walking my dog yesterday and contemplating the "New Year". It was quiet and peaceful at the section of the dog-park I was in, making the time for introspection more feasible.

Our weather here has been quite mild lately, making me think about digging my car out for a mid-winter spin. My son was home for the holidays and he's always up for such an activity (he just turned 21!) but other things intervened. He's back at school now (no classes yet) but he's looking for a part-time job up there to help fund his car habit(s). I'm liking that.

Just how does an old guy with 57-year old musclecar fit into the modern world anymore? Colorado has passed a bunch of new laws that seem to affect everything else (guns, cell phones, car seats for kids, eggs, etc.) but so-far they've left the old car stuff mostly alone. Everything here is "for the environment" which is now so screwed-up by all the transplants from everywhere else (largely illegals and Californians).  Local politicians like to find stupid stuff to do so they can say that they're doing something (like banning plastic bags in our supermarkets to save the "environment"... sheesh!). We elect morons here, sad to say, yet...I'm surprisingly optimistic these days.

My own health seems to be improving (with lots of outdoor exercise this past Fall and perhaps better food choices). My wrecked ankle seems to be healing nicely, and my fleet of now-ancient vehicles (most date back to the early 2000s) seem to be holding up just fine.  I'm also pleased with this last election, as it seems like the "adults" are back in charge, making me more-hopeful that our cars won't somehow be sacrificed upon the altar of "saving the planet" by a bunch of do-gooders with no brain to speak of. Those people all seem to be on the run at the moment.

Happy 2025 to all here!

[Kern Dog]

Crazy was running UNchecked for the last 4 years but better times are coming.

[timmycharger]

I live in Mass which is competing to be the next CA or NY in regard to the nonsense noted above but 2025 is looking bright in my mind.

I pulled out the engine stand from my garage loft and made a space in the shop for my next engine.  I plan on having a 440 stroker short block built and will transfer the 6 pack intake and carbs along with the pan and Edelbrock cylinder heads (after having them ported) Hopefully can get started on this in the summer. Been looking at the proven engine combos section and have time to pick the right parts. 

Pulling down the fiberglass sixpack hood from the wall for a restoration and plan on putting that on in the summer as well.

The reason I am not going to use my existing engine as I am trying to limit the down time, plan on the engine swap next winter as I also plan on upgrading my Passon Hemi 4 speed with his overdrive gearset for a little better highway cruising. 

[b5blue]

Yup, now the freak show starts! 

[DownZero]

You mean in now ends.

[marshallfry01]

2026. Lol sorry, I had to say it.

Here in Arkansas we don't have any goofy laws regarding classic cars so I don't see anything crazy happening. I personally feel like the next 4 years will be better than the last 4 but time will tell.

Regardless, my 69 is getting finished this year. It is really close. I'm currently tying up a bunch of loose ends but the first fire up is getting closer by the day.