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I'm asking anyone here that from time to time goes to junkyards in search of parts for your projects and/or repair needs if you'd be willing to help me out. I'm looking to find a decent condition steering wheel from either a 1955-1956 GMC (preferred) or Chevrolet pickup (1957+ were a different design); if you find a GMC, I'd like the horn button too if it's not too far gone with rust. Here's a picture of the steering wheel I'm looking for: If you happen to be out in a junkyard and bump into a '55/'56 GMC or Chevy truck and that steering wheel pictured above is in good condition, would you remove and purchase it for me? You can PM me to find out the max I could pay…
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From Bill Vance of Canadian Driver: July 18, 2007 Motoring Memories: Hardtop convertibles Story and photo by Bill Vance Although true hardtop convertibles are becoming popular now, there were a few earlier attempts that weren't so successful. In the beginning, virtually all cars were convertibles, most descended from open carriages and buggies. Rudimentary canvas tops were normal as carmakers were more concerned with mechanical reliability than passenger protection - and automobiles were rarely operated in the winter anyway. As reliability improved and cars were used year-round there was increased interest in weather protection. Enclosed cars gradually ev…
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While watching "Last Comic Standing" tonight, NBC showed two promo spots for a new show starting this fall called "My Own Worst Enemy" with Christian Slater. He plays a duel character - Henry, the average joe, and Eddie, a cross between 007 and an assassin. The second promo showed "Henry" driving in his mundane blue Chevy Traverse, while "Eddie" cruises around in a silver 5th generation Camaro coupe. So NBC is showing both Ford (Knight Rider) and Chevy some lovin' with new fall shows.
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As home prices continue to decline and loan defaults mount, federal regulators are bracing for dozens of American banks to fail over the next year. But after a large mortgage lender in California collapsed late Friday, Wall Street analysts began posing two crucial questions: Just how many banks might falter? And, more urgently, which one could be next? The nation’s banks are in far less danger than they were in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when more than 1,000 federally insured institutions went under during the savings-and-loan crisis. The debacle, the greatest collapse of American financial institutions since the Depression, prompted a government bailout that cos…
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A used one, anyway - I haven't figured up savings and incentives on new vehicles. According to this article, the resale value of a Chevy Tahoe has dropped by 17% in the last year. Assuming the for-sale price of a used has dropped a similar amount, that extra money buys a lot of gas. A used Tahoe that was $40K last year, according to those numbers, would now cost $33,200. Let's compare that number to purchasing a Lexus RX400h. They're currently selling used for what a Tahoe would have cost last year, about $40K. The Tahoe gets about 17 combined city/highway MPG. The Lexus, 29 MPG combined. Let's say gas remains stable at $4.29/gal (a big assumption, I know). If you d…
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I just realized something. 3 years ago my family's fleet was much less powerful but at the same time more fuel effiecent. As gas prices go up we've been buying cars with BIGGER and more POWERFUL engines. Here's the comparison. Me Then '01 3.4 alero 170 hp 200 ftlbs ----------- Now '05 4.6 mustang gt 300 hp 320 ftlbs Brother Then '02 2.2 Alero 140 hp 150 ftlbs ----------- Now '06 4.0 Mustang 210 hp 240 ftlbs Sister in law Then '96 2.2 accord 135 hp 140ftlbs ------------- Now '06 3.5 Vue 248hp 250 ftlbs Mom/Dad's car Then '00 3.5 Intrigue 215 HP 230 ftlbs -------- Now '07 3.6 Aura 252 hp 251…
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Daggone, I overslept. OK, what have I missed? AHEM... COMCAST SUUUUCKS!!!!! I have been stranded without internet or television since... last Thursday. I missed you guys.
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It's a real shame there wasn't a fire extinguisher around...
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I am on vacation and in the Southland heading for my home in Texas to see my mother, then after that on to California. We have stopped for the night. GM will let you know what it plans to do as far as cost cutting goes within the corporation, this will happen at 8:30 AM tomorrow. Expect to see many engineers assigned to frozen projects let go, I will let you speculate on which products they are but be aware there will be a shake-up of GM's product portfolio. Most of the cuts will come from GMNA, GM's home market, some engineers have been reassigned to small-car projects, however GM will be a smaller company with a thinner product line so there could be thousands let…
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I'm looking for a possible replacement for the Roadmaster. If you recall, it isn't actually mine. I go on ebay and place check marks for "Wagon" "Manual transmission" "4cylinder" "5cylinder" (gotta remember the volvos.... The most interesting entries are: Ford Escort L Wagon Diesel Ford Pinto Wagon complete with porthole window in back 1971 Datsun 510 Wagon Dodge Omni GLSH Clone with a Shelby engine from a Daytona Oh sure there's a bunch of Subarus, Saabs, and Volvos.... but I need to drive a car that really makes a statement... you know... like a quad color 1996 Roadmaster Wagon does....
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Please report any porthole infractions that you see. Today, now hold onto something......this is the truth, I just saw a Honda Fit with portholes. I almost had a hissy fit.
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Dutch Mandel--GM Next: Why it will be around for the coming century By DUTCH MANDEL As General Motors looks toward its centennial celebration in September, today might go down in its history as the moment when its corporate life was saved. That's because its much-maligned chairman, Rick Wagoner, announced massive triage measures aimed at keeping the patient alive. His message should resonate from Wall Street to Main Street. Wagoner and his creditable management team--led by no-nonsense COO Fritz Henderson--addressed all areas of the business. Yes, GM made some "easy" calls. It will hasten to shutter plants it targeted earlier in the year for closure; those facil…
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Today (Sunday the 13th) was a great day for car shows... the weather was awesome andthere was a "street rod" event at Canobie Lake Park, as well as the Endicott Estate car show where I showed my '59 Buick LeSabre last year, I actually it parked tailfin-to-tailfin with a '60 LeSabre 2dr hardtop. But I missed both of those shows... an a half dozen others. In fact, shockingly I was no where near a paved road. But it's all good because SpeedingPenguin, myself & a few buddies were up in thewoods of New Hampshire at (undisclosed location) "wasting" $200 worht of Ammo & eating $50 worth of BBQ'd hot dogs & cheeseburgers. It was quite an ecle…
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I figured after we scared each other silly with our photos... Why not see how many old farts and kids that we have here? I guess I would fit in the middle... :lol:
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http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/07/14/busch.rea...=rss_topstories http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/07/14/anheuser....v.ap/index.html not that i drank that rice beer p155 anyways, but again, it goes to show our business community failing us all and how used we really get. note how much more bud is worth than GM. more profits we'll send overseas......
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Well, the 08 All Camaro and Chevy show is done and it was a blast. XXX Drive-In in Issaquah is a fun place for a show. Here is the winner of the best of show for Chevys (other than Camaros) Head HERE for more pics. Enjoy
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Is there anything good in your boss' vision of the new GM? Seriously, where are his "gotta have" products? We've yet to see anything worth talking about. Is it really all about bland, midsize FWD sedans? Surely there must be something.
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Just wondering. My mom is really into this stuff. I believe in it to a certain extent, but I'm not really sure if I believe in psychics... Reason I ask is that my mom will see/talk to a psychic once every great while (every year or two) and tell me what happened. Well I usually don't agree with half the crap, but this time it might've hit home.
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Check it out here I remember seeing $2.90 a gallon when I was in Italy back in 98'. . . then again the average size engine is only 2.0 Litres
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So i dont know whom else i can talk about this with, so i figure, this is the lounge and anything goes... and since im not affiliated with any political or military boards... this one might give an interesting perspective... so i'm sure most people have heard a little of the frustrations with Iran, and Isreal... and that Isreal wants to bomb Iran Nuclear facilities, and the US and G8 want to stop Iran's Uranium enrichment program... today Iran fired off 9 TBM's(tactical ballistic missles) some long range, some short range, one that was new, that had the capacity of holding a 1 ton warhead. not sure if that was a long or short range missle... I'm sure i'll know in a f…
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It was finally a nice day here today, so I decided to tackle a couple of small projects. I am soon getting a new door on the front of my house installed by others. I also have a side entrance door out of my garage and I wanted it to match the new front door, so I painted it from dark blue to white, added a new lockset and deadbolt, and put up a new motion-sensing light fixture above it. It looks nice and I'm proud of myself, but it took me freakin' forever. So, how handy are you guys with a hammer?
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Sports Illustrated forecasts winner of the 2006 Stanley Cup. THE CALGARY FLAMES!.......and will beat the Philadelphia Flyers for it. Go Flames Go!!!
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What we need now is one of these. Why it didn't go into production, I have no idea. It should have. Recently, at a open house at the GM Heritage Center, this little puppy showed up, fresh from a rebuild. Twin cam Cosworth engine, much like an early ecotech. 5 speed, bad ass look I think...cowl hood. F- body styling, some crappy vega parts, but sort of an early kind of Solstice/Sky feel to it...pics don't do it justice! This design was a result of the energy CrIsiS in the 70s, but the style of this unit speaks to me. Needs cool wheels and tires but otherwise excellent! I would imagine some amazing mpg with such a wedge to cut thru the air. I feel like buildin…
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wisdom teeth extracted ~1230. it's ~330 now. starting to get sore a little, but not feeling to bad... could be the pain killers still in me?
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http://www.break.com/index/how-not-to-use-...hrough-atm.html Nope! Did not fit! I bet he was just showing his banker the camper he just bought and was heading home to show the wife and kids...ouch!
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Who played Captain Anthony Nelson in what TV show and what General Motors car did he drive?
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.....Isn't half bad! (From a distance at least) I'm really hoping we get this car in North America (well the Delta II one)... I mean all the current one needs is the 2.2L VVT a 6AT. It's already got Nav and a nice interior...
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US Airways is going to rip the movie systems out of domestic flights to save fuel. clicky So, an 87,000 pound Airbus A319 that US Airways typically flies from JFK to Phoenix will now weight 86,500 pounds. Bra-vo. *golf clap*
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Well, since this thread has snuffed itself out (thanks again to me...) http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...6229&st=360 I thought we'd do a another CAR ASSOCIATION thread. But here's the thing. PHOTOS ONLY! I'll start us off... and you guys just post the next car that pops into your head. Deusenberg. I'm not even sure if this particular one ever existed outside of a drawing but damn it's cool.
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Well, a couple weeks ago there wasn't much work to do at work, so I got off early a couple days... as a result, I decided to detail the Goat, which was a bit dirty. In all, it took about 6 hours if I remember correctly, and I didn't even touch the interior. Washed it, clayed it, washed it again, and then waxed it with some great 3M wax (some of the best out there). After waxing the body, I waxed the wheels and shined the tires. The results:
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I think im going to look at a S5 tomorrow, I saw a A5 coupe and i really love that car. I think its that time in my life were i deserve to drive a nice car. It comes out to be 56k sticker with 360 hp and a 6 speed. In Pearl Black with red interior. Ahh, What a beautiful car. Its a guilty pleasure i must say. I don't know why i like it so much. My CD's end next Monday so i will have 40k and if i put 40k down then its like paying for 16k car for 3 years. I really want to do this. what do you guys think? I called the local audi dealer and set up the test drive. I think im going to sell the 95 camaro and pick up a sports car. Kimberly likes this over a Vette and its more …
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So, I needed to rent a car last min. and almost EVERYBODY in Fresno was sold out. So Hertz had cars (and have earned my future business) but... I ended up with 3 TOYOTA keys that all led me to a graphite gray Camary. It has a 4 banger in it. I CANNOT find a comfortable seating position in it at all. The seat is retarded and the steering wheel when it is pulled all the way out and put in the highest position is still not high enough or far enough out. At night, the whole center stack (including the green plastic surroundings) lights up and is very distracting. I can't ever get the car to go into gear without looking at the stupid jagged shifter. The car has really bad blin…
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A Malibu wagon please. 1. Don't try to go the Dodge route and load it up with testosterone, just a wagon of the existing car please. 2. Make the 4cylinder/6speed option available You already have a great interior, something the Magnum never had. You'd be the only one on the market except the Mazda 6 and that one is going away. You'd have a great stepping down point from the larger CUVs and SUVs for families that finally realize they don't need so much car. You could tout it being cooler than a mini-van, more efficient than an SUV/CUV and able to haul just about as much stuff.
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On base working his butt off. I went to a 15th annual ALL BUICK show & bought home 3rd place for 61-72 Buick skylark Verts lol. http://pnwcc.com/gall/gallery/Buickmeekerdays This is one of the little shows (just shy of 200 cars) that happens during the Puyallup Meeker days weekend (pontiac is the following day)
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A bit of a rant, but these things happened over the last few weeks and I can't get over how dumb all 5 are. #1. My Buddy Steve runs a body shop, did the body work on my 71 Chevelle and my 55 Chevy and also has fixed my other cars, including the Safari van when it got hit by a truck. Steve took a BMW Salvage title rebuild down to the Ohio State highway patrol to get it checked out so he could sell it. He noticed a very nice 65 Corvette Convertible (red, restored) being hauled away with the impounds to a company that crushes cars. He asked them what they were doing with the Vette...and was told that they were crushing it for reasons they couldn't discuss. Why in…
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so, in Jan i had to bring in my car to get some body damage fixed from an accident. had an 08 focus loaner. fast forward to today. i dropped my car off for a couple weeks to get hail damage fixed. so again, i get an 08 Focus loaner. Cheeky little car. I am sure blu is jealous. Driving the small car is an adjustment all the time but this Focus is a nice little commuter. I had test drove an Astra XR recently and that car was a blast. It is indeed a better driving car than the Focus. HOWEVER. I TOTALLY am liking the focus from an interior amenities and convenience standpoint. Enough that it tips the scales in its favor for me.....I think. Everything is l…
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listen here You'll need earphones or speakers. This is an NPR report on "behavioral economics". They start with a rather long description of people trading in their SUVs at Car Max. There are some funny moments like when the author describes why people over react to gas prices. Fun segment in my opinion.
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Chevy: http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=24398 Caddy: http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=24399 Pontiac: http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=24397 Buick: http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=24400 GMC: http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=24401 Hummer: http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=24402 Saturn: http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=24403 Saab: http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=24404 Take them all so we can get a real picture of C&G's stance on each at a personal purchase level. …
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I always have wondered there are folks out there just buying a car because they like/need the car but others have a very different way of looking at it. I am one of those who have a very different way of looking at it. I will start off I drive GM because of the dealership I have that I actually like to deal with. I drive GM because I believe in supporting American compaines. I drive GM becuase I have always had for the most part good luck with there products. I drive GM because they offer a wide variety of products always haveing something that I like and fits my needs and budget. I have driven other cars but always keep coming back to GM because of what they offer, and t…
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I'm starting with the '59 Chevrolet Impala, must be the most radically styled Chevy ever.
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So let use make use of the chat room for once.
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Muhahahahahaha! Hide your daughters, wives and yes even your grandmothers! Der Börger is back in the US of A!
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Thursday morning, as the sun was rising, you were setting. You never acted your age. You wrote the book on growing old gracefully. Though it was only your body that grew old. I don't think your mind was ever past 40. You were more modern and in-tune than people half your age. A gay grandson wasn't even remotely an issue for you. What a pleasant surprise it was to have an 80-something grandma ask about boyfriends. Pretty great for an old farm girl. Thursday morning, with a son and daughter at your side, your heart decided it was time to go. For the first time ever, you won't be in your chair watching those damn Reds or the godforsaken Bengals when I walk into your ho…
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But I feel like heading out to the barn for a few hours even though it's already 9:30.
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... that has a few '73-77 A-bodies in it. The local yard has exactly one car. Slim pickings.
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Can someone be 100% politically correct on a bulletin board such as this?
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Link to eBay auction It's even in Texas!
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I have this thing about car carriers, ever since I was little. I have a small collection of photos, but they seem hard to find. If you have any to share, I'd appreciate it.
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Conjure up a caption, what's the woman saying to the man?
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I love Cadillacs.
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http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/24/lego-my-v8-engine/
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I've searched the world over for a car that I think would fill the bill for blu's new car. This car has a small frame and is low to the ground, just like blu. He can easily escape/run away (no pun intended to Ford) from the next gay driver he smashes into since this car has no doors or roof. It will allow him easy access, always a plus to the car too. It will also allow him to tan on those HOTTTT AMISH days in Lancaster, PA. Ladies and Gentlemen I bring you the Zest, which comes in an assortment of bright colors so others will be able to see blu approaching from miles away in all directions. This car is also good for trips to nude campgrounds in PA. I've asked CPF, if we …
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I hope you have a great day today down there in Kentucky old friend! :AH-HA_wink:
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This topic is to list all those promminent C&Gers who have failed to return from the big crash or are still MIA. he number one lost poster in my opnion is 98regency who I will always miss as being an Oldsmobile fanatic as I am. There are more that I can think of but after typing half a brief over at the office I dont feel like typing anymore.
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I've recently started a new job (about a month ago) working for the same company but in a new city. This weekend went to hang out with some co-workers at the bar and since we had Thursday and Friday off for the 4th, we were there Wednesday night. One of the girls there I had met before a last winter at the company holiday party when I was in Des Moines, and we started talking and things were starting to click. I went golfing with her and two other co-workers the next morning and since we were in the same cart, we started talking about a lot of things and I found out she is 31 and was married at 21 and divorced at 25. I'm only 24, so I was a little bit surprised she…
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Edmunds has a few '09 "build & price" lists up for different vehicles. I just priced out an '09 HHR 2LT. They're usually much quicker than the OEM sites.
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I found out last night that my ex, Chas, got booted out by sugar daddy he was cheating on me with. It wouldn't have happened to a better person. I can't remember when I've been in such a good mood.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks...p3756.m14.l1308 You got to know when to hoooooooold 'em; Know when to fooooooold 'em. Know when to waaaaaaalk away; Know when to run......
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Happy birthday everyone! I hope today is a great day for you all! EDIT: My apologies to CadillacKing3, and drew770; I can't put your full names in the extra subject bar.
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Before my brother's wedding last weekend, he sent me an email, inviting me to a BBQ this weekend. I had every intention of going camping this weekend, and I told him what I was going to do, with the qualification that if it rains, I would be at his house and not stuck in the woods in a tent waiting for the sun. It rained. I read the email as the BBQ was going to be today, and I was all set to show up at my bro's house this afternoon... but, stupid me, I reread the email last night, and the BBQ was yesterday at 3 pm. Now I missed out on camping and my brother's BBQ. Happy 4th, oh yeah. And I feel guilty for not paying closer attention to the date in his note. He le…
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Me and a few friends (Sixty8, speedingpenguin, etc.) have been toying with the idea of going in on a pre-war vehicle (car, truck, panel truck, doesn't matter; just has to strike us) together and making a low-budget hot rod out of it for quite some time. We want it to be something unique and different, i.e. not a Ford or Chevy or Dodge. Recently I stumbled onto something that certainly fits that bill, but it is incredibly rare. Not like Duesenberg rare in terms of value or desirability, but something still incredibly rare. It's beat to death, rotted to death, but still there enough to be saved with a bajillion hours of metalwork. Its original chassis with all its running g…
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Art Fitzpatrick is one of my favorite automotive artists. He was such a big part of Pontiac's success and their wide-track ad campaign from '59-'71. http://www.fitz-art.com/ http://www.fitz-art.com/gallery.htm http://www.petersen.org/default.cfm?docid=1046 http://www.motortrend.com/classic/features...rick/index.html http://www.motortrend.com/classic/features...rick/index.html
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Holy smokes, no!!! click here if you dare
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Based on their "Fast & Frugal Index", which is weighted between track numbers and MPG 10. Audi TT 3.2 Quattro - F&FI - 101.71 9. Mazda MX-5 - 102.03 8. Pontiac Solstice GXP - 102.42 7. Nissan Nismo 350Z - 103.58 6. BMW 135i - 105.93 5. Mini Cooper S - 107.13 4. Chevrolet Corvette Z51 - 107.27 3. Lotus Elise SC - 108.92 2. Honda S2000CR - 110.11 And the #1, according to them: 1. Chevrolet Cobalt SS - 113.09 Nice to see three GM models on there... Edit: http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?se...article_id=6871
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Thought I would start off a Pontiac Gallery!
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A few days ago I posted a thread titled "Critical mass" during a point this week where things in my personal life had become very stressful to me and I needed to vent. I eventually deleted that thread not wishing to add further stagnation to the stormy climate here at Cheers and Gears. In that thread I made mention that doctors were fairly certain that my uncle had cancer. This bit of news was the "breaking point" for me earlier this week, having witnessed two family members fall victim to the disease prior. I really didn't know how to handle that news. However, I recently received the good news that they are no longer certain that he has cancer. I am relieved to say th…
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America has turned yet another year older today! Let's just hope it's around to weather another year. :AH-HA_wink:
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Whew, so stuff is finally slowing down a bit... Finals are over, I'm out of school, and finally a bit relaxed. So let's see.. Here's where I've been. I don't know where to start actually. I've been trying to take care of my grandma once in awhile so she has someone there since my grandpa's gone now. My cousin was supposed to move in with her, but I don't know what's going on with that because he's been a douchebag lately. I met a girl about a month and a half, Ashley. She was my cousin's girlfriend's sister, and after seeing her a couple times we started dating and have been going very strong since. Honestly, I've never felt this way for a girl... it's absolutely insa…
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Some interesting old vids 1965 Riverside 500 1956? Darlington 500 pt. 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EehuwA7l5zE...feature=related pt. 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfyPvYOFW5M...feature=related 1963 Riverside 500 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bbsY-ftcyc
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Posted this just because it's such a beautiful coupe. It's a look that I associate with the now misused term coupe.
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Just a reminder of the many innovations and firsts that were Oldsmobile. http://www.cars-directory.net/history/oldsmobile/
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If you've been following caddycruiser's thread about his own car buying experiences, you've seen me mention that my wife has also been looking to get out of our Envoy lease (a month & a half early from the termination date, thanks to a GMAC Pull Ahead offer) for a much more economical car choice. Witht he 0% for 72 months deal (which we need to stay in the affordable range), she was motivated to do something by this weekend. Her choice? A 2008 Pontiac G6 V6 Sedan in White Diamond Tricoat and Taupe Leather interior. Here are some <crappy> shots of it at night, as we were leaving the dealership: The window sticker: It was manufactured this …
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I'm pretty sure its a network issue (AT&T) but I keep getting text messages. Thats normal, I use about 2000/month, but I keep getting the same messages over and over. It started this afternoon with a co-worker texting me, I got it three times. I thought it odd, and went on. Then it happened again. And again, dozens of times over a couple of hours. Then it got really weird, because now I keep getting the same messages I was getting 5-7 hours ago. One text came with time stamps of 5:20, 5:21 and 5:21 then again at 10:50, 10:50 and 10:51. I have unlimted texting, so if it keeps up, it wont cost me, but its really annoying, since my text alert is, "PC Load Letter,…
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It's finally come around, not just that I've pondered doing it, but that I'm selling the Fleetwood and moving on to something newer, much smaller, more efficient, etc. For the longest time (and to keep the finances smiling), the idea was something new but used (and quite a bit so) that fulfilled the smaller and more economical but that could be another cash purchase. Think late 90's Accord, and you'll have gotten the drift. Then that went, well, sort of to the side. I graduated college and while not yet making huge money yet or in a dream job, I'm working with a great company at home for the time being and am making a nice chunk. I love the Fleetwood dearly and it …
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I like pickup cars alot. Even strange ones. Here's a '49 Cadillac pickup car:
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I wrote this on Wednesday for my blog, I'm just going to copy and paste since I don't feel like dwelling on this subject any more than I have to. "I'm going to try to keep this one pretty short... possibly without much structure considering my emotions right now. It's just that, this is the first time I've been home since Sunday. I didn't figure on it when I headed for Dubois that night. I expected to be back Monday after hanging with Salvy and Jay. Come Monday morning, I get a call from my Mom. She was going to see my Grandma who had been in the hospital since last Wednesday for her cancer treatments, or whatever it exactly was. I had wanted to see her and had some ti…
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Happy Canada Day to me and all the Canadians on here. Canadian Parliament buildings in Ottawa, Ontario. Retro picture.
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Main machine here at the Balthazar Ranch is a Dell running Windows XP. As such- there are 'user profiles' so you can log on to each desktop- there are 4 of us, each with his own, and both the adults have password-protected profiles.... and only those 2 profiles are set-up to access the internet. My 2 sons' profiles cannot access the internet and they don't have our profiles' passwords. In due dilligence, I try and keep an eye on the older son's activities (he's 14), esp when on the 'net. He DOES have AIM. Can any internet-based pages be accessed thru AIM, because he's looking at some sort of text and what looks like harmless, amateur-level B&W drawings... but they a…
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Here is a letter that you can use to pass the info on to your local media. Make sure to read the report and check out the video. I think ANY automotive fan would find it of interest. I have a news story that I think would intrigue many viewers. There is a product purchased by "A" celebrities to show they are "green". This product violates human rights and most people don't know it. The story is about workers rights on a company that many people in the US associate with an environmentally positive company. Please check out http://lauraflanders.firedoglake.com/2008/...t-worker-abuse/ and http://www.nlcnet.org/admin/media/document...N_FINAL_WEB.pdf Than…
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It's been a long time...
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Let's get it started... with someone else. I haven't seen any yet.
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A wide variety this month. If this were a judged event, I'd have given this little Nova best in show - everything about it was just so "right".
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...and why are they asleep at the wheel?
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For the love of god, I hope the rumors of them coming to Canada are true! Just hurry up and get your asses over here guys. I want a Citroen C6 http://youtube.com/watch?v=-tdEKmnWUy4
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Aside from sitting on C&G what are your hobbies? I have 2 main hobbies... Winter Hobby, snowmobiling. Used to do more ice drag racing but backed away from that to put some cash toward hobby #2 ('68 Camaro PT build). Here was my Pro-Stock 1000 that I built a couple years back. 1000cc 3 cyl 255hp. Ran 1/8 mile (660 feet) on ice in 5.5 at 122 mph. Not the fastest but respectable at the time. Trail sled '07 Polaris 700. Adding some NOS to it for this coming season. The kit is currently on the bench. 140 hp stock, 150 with pipe and mild upgrades. NOS will be an added 30-40hp shot. video Hobby #2... '68 Camaro Pro-Touring project. Stil…
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I hope you both enjoy this day.
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PANEL TRUCKS 1 2
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Back in the days before people all pussied out and bought vans and box vans and trailers to transport their work equipment, REAL men and women drove panel trucks or sedan deliveries to get the job done. Please share! I would probably step over my own mother to have a 1948-1953 Chevrolet or GMC one-ton panel like this one, only mine would ideally be a work-worn original. Not really a fan of the 1954 models because of the one year only ugly grille (at least on the Chevrolet) and the one year only one-piece windshield (I like the split windshield- makes the truck look that much older). A 1955-1959 model would be awesome too, and OF COURSE a pre-1948 model would be accep…
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Short of it: Bored, pining for significant other, little luck finding someone myself, thinking of trying online personal sites. Any experience?
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Classic song, interesting version: EDIT: don't be scared, it's not gay.
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What's next? Besides the Camaro. Anything?
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Hope today is a great day!
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I saw this in the just sold section on ebay... A new 2008 Camry Hybrid in Jasper Pearl with tan leather, look what he paid for it 33,500, 2K over sticker on a loaded Camry hybrid goes for 31K was this guy on crack who bought. People really would pay over sticker on an ugly boring midsizer? What kind of dumb-f*cker a-buys a Toyota and then pays more than its worth. Wasn't like it was a somewhat cool Land Cruiser or 4Runner but a Camry Hybrid give me a an f*cking break. Toyota buyers, figures. So what do you guys think? This makes me want to get a G8 GT for less and put a nasty Toyo hating and hybrid bashing bumper sticker on it... Something with the words V8 and "F*CK O…
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Hope today is a great day!
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i saw a gallery link on ebaums world stating a guy from new york spent his retirement and bought a farm in portugal but i couldnt get it to open so i went looking and found this article instead about it. enjoy, and dont hurt yourself staring and drooling. http://www.intuh.net/barnfinds/index.htm story on how the collection came to be http://www.sportscarmarket.com/articles/archives/1110
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http://gas2.org/2008/06/26/low-cost-gas-en...s-fuel-economy/ very interesting.... it'd have to see more about how it works to fully comment
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As a timberwolves fan each year it is becoming more and more hilarious how we draft others superstars and trade them away like toddler clothes you give away to the second hand store for a dollar. RAY ALLEN BRANDON ROY (roy=rookie of the year) now this year McFail gives away a promising OJ Mayo and also Chalmers. the level of humor with his deals get worse each year. How in the HELL can we get rid of him? and then trading Garnett too? my gosh.
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I am missing 68, where the heck is he?
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Me: Going straight at 40+mph having just made a left to right lane change Her: Pulling out of a Home Depot parking lot The results: We're both fine (physically). Rather than go through her insurance company and have them nickel and dime me when I'm not at fault, I'm just going through mine and will let them bill hers. I have an appt. with a GEICO express shop tomorrow at 7AM, and they'll have a rental there.
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It's summer and one's mind turns to wood. Here's a '48 Oldsmobile Woody wagon:
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