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The "driving season" is far from over (well, at least, I hope it is far from over) ... and these mileage milestones should be different by the end of the year [when I'll take a more "detailed" tally and comparison ... I just love statistics, apparently], but I had all 4 of my older Monte Carlos out Saturday and Sunday this past weekend and, as of late Sunday afternoon (after filling each with gas), found myself at these mileages markers.... Browny ... 1972 MC ... 142,900 ... 13.26 mpg Elvira ... 1976 MC Landau ... 58,045 ... 15.73 mpg Sweet Pea ... 1979 MC Landau ... 141,175 ... 14.31 mpg Sweet Tea ... 1981 MC SC ... 189,450 ... 16.91 …

Apparently, the local Chevy dealer sent me a special notice... "Special Notice: We Want Your Car! Michael Chevrolet in Chesterfield, MI has been selected as a site to conduct a special market test pricing and financing event. Your status as a Michael Chevrolet customer qualifies you for this private event. We are in desperate need to acquire several 1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO vehicles before the close of business Monday, January 16th in order to fulfill special used vehicle requests. Our records indicate you own one of these vehicles and our sales managers have been authoriazed to buy back your current vehicle. We would like to exchange your 1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO for a…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7qsHP1YVMY&feature=grec_index PERFECT Firebird of Camino at 00:53..... As well as some J body love for Dave87rs....

First of the odds and ends is my '71 Ford Mustang. It had a good strong 302 with an automatic. It wasn't really much of a looker, but it was in pretty good shape. I replaced the painted rear bumper with a new chrome one and added the Mustang letters to the trunk after these pics were taken. When I got it the chrome trim at the leading edge of the hood and fenders as well as both bumpers were painted body color. I replaced them all with new chrome pieces.

While there is the occasional domestic or foreign model that gets my attention, there has always been at least one GM model available that has suited my needs perfectly. I'll grant that the number of GM models with the power to part me from my money has often been few, it has always been at least one more than the asian manufacturers have ever had to offer. To date, no asian manufacturer has ever built any model that I would actually spend my money on. That's right, nothing past or present from Toyota, Honda or their ilk has ever appealed to me in a meaningful fashion. This is not a case of loyalty, just plain fact. The future looks to remain exactly the same in this reg…

hey all you younger guys that have this and maybe some of the older guys remember this . . . you think those SADD demos actually make a difference in driving? they put out a car that was all messed up from a drunk driver crashing and dying . . . the artery clamp and hat was still on the seat . . . think it makes a dif? i keep thinking someones gonna wake up with a hangover in that thing and be like OMG MY CAR!?!?!? cuz their buddies put them there . . . yah i keep thinking that . . . nevre happened to me

Because I am so cool, I know you guys wanted to know. It no longer is "full" and you can send me messages, just none from BV of his naked self or from Harry or Harriette.

LSx conversion kits are now available for 73-77 A-bodies.

"When you kiss your little baby, you've kissed the face of God" __ Kenny Rogers/Wynonna __ 'Mary, Did You Know?' Introducing ... Niece Jennalyn! She was born 11//26/2012, 6:33p, 8lbs 3oz, 21". Nephew James is thrilled w/being a big brother like Uncle Cort. 11/27/2012, taken by my sis: 11/28/2012, taken by my sis: 11/30/2012, Me w/Nephew James & Niece Jennalyn: 12/21/2012, candid brother-sister moment, Nephew James talking to Niece Jennalyn: Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "The childre…

I havent been able to find it in a while are they still printing it ?I know its bi monthly but I havent found one since at least just after Christmas maybe even before, I cant remember.

msn oh man, this global warming $h! is out of control

I went to Ohio for the holiday weekend to visit family...hot and humid (felt more like July weather than May!), lots of sun, some heavy thunderstorms. Some highlights-- I really liked my '07 Mercury Grand Marquis GS rental from Hertz... it was a lot of fun driving a V8, RWD, BOF old-school American land yacht...both on I-70/I-77 and on eastern Ohio's fantastic smooth, low-traffic winding hilly backroads (state routes and county roads around the Amish country of my youth)... it handled better than I thought it would on the rolling, twisty roads... (At the rental car counter, the guy tried to persuade me to take a Montego or Five Hundred, but I had specifically rese…

We took one of these Lifang scooters as a down payment on a JGC and damn if it isn't kick-ass... The most appealing aspect beyond mere kick-assery is the economy. It was 4/5 empty yesterday, I filled it up for $2.15, drove about 35 miles around downtown St. Petersburg and then topped it off for $.75.

I have done this for years and love it and am excited that they are finally getting really organized to plan for the 24hr Ski / Snowboard "Hope on the Slope" event. This is an amazing night of skiing, you raise money for the Cancer Society as you Ski / Snowboard for 24hrs straight. Stevens pass as well as other mountains do this and keep the resort open. It is amazing to see the night ski at 2am in the morning. An image I wish everyone could see. Hope on the Slopes! Feb 24-25th 2017 Helping to fund research to find a cure for Cancer! http://www.hopeontheslopes.org/hope-on-the-slopes

... with duct tape. I saw Ducti wants this thing for 20 bucks, I figured I make one myself for a roll of duct tape at the local dollar store...

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in the search for a DD ive been trying to find gas mileage figures at possible cars... ive been using the fueleconomy.gov website (which doesnt go before 1985 ) and ive seen some old cars im interested... i just contacted a guy from my town with a 1980 V6 Malibu 4 door for $800... he swears its 22mpg... which if it is, i could stand that kind of mileage.... im trying to find info on it, no luck also, found a 76 Chevette for the same price... despite a chevette being a girl repellent, i might consider it if it gets decent mileage... might be nice to have a classic RWD chevy as a DD

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers here at C&G. And to all the sons and daughters, what are you doing for your Dad today? We're getting together this afternoon at Romano's Macaroni Grill for a nice dinner.

One of the guys at the local electrical supply house just bought a Buick Grand National...for $2500. It ain't pretty. It's got a million Jesus loves you stickers on it, a regular Regal fender for one of the front fenders, the headliner is missing, and it needs paint in the worst sort of way. And it's got rust, but very minor. Also comes with a stack of paperwork that my tape measure says is three inches thick, the motor and tranny have been rebuilt by GOOD local people, the rest of the interior is damn near perfect, and it's a T-top car. Oddly enough, it was ordered with every option, including the upgraded stereo, but no posi rear end. Making me even sicker is…

My dog Lucky developed a limp about three weeks ago. Given that it manifested itself after she a) had been roughhousing with our other dogs and b) jumped off the deck, I decided to have her looked at. The vet on call first said it was a sprain and gave me some happy pills to give to her. Even on the happy pills she still favored it and it got no better. So I brought her back in and the same vet ran bloodwork on her. The regular vet I regularly deal with said the bloodwork came back positive for Lyme Disease, and told me to stop the happy pills and give her these antibiotics instead. One week later, still no improvement. Last Thursday I take her back to my regular vet and …

Last night, I was driving home and saw some nice gas prices. I found, at a Safeway filling station, in Northern California (though not coastal), gas for $ 2.52.9 and that was prior to the 3 cent Safeway club card discount. That puts it at a hair under $2.50. That same Safeway, 6 months ago, had gone as high as $ 4.49.9. Looks like I may take a few road trips. What's happening with fuel prices in your area?

I am beyond burned out. My patience is gone. It's time for something new. Today's news is just another grain of sand on a huge mound of dissatisfaction with so many things. I need a radical shift in everything.

More power and torque than an e28 M5.? 530i 3.9 p1 530i 3.9 p2 530i 3.9 p3 530i 3.9 p4

I want this. I can almost afford this. One day I will have this. http://detroit.craigslist.org/cto/1021541553.html

watch the debate then you decide. Also lets crackdown on that spam, or should we?

Linkypoo .

GM gave me the 2010 SRX for a long weekend. Quite a good car. With the AWD and adaptive "FE3" suspension, the handling starts to feel almost Audi-like. Looks great inside and out. Absolutely kills the RX in styling. I didn't really like the way the SRX looked on the outside at first, but the more I see it, the more I like it. Just one of those cars you need to see in person.

http://thereifixedit.com/ has some things you don't see on the other sites... some are pretty good.

Ok, so I think that to drum of some discussion, I'm going to start posting "Hot or Not" threads about cars or things on cars. First one is this: The mag wheels offered on the C5 Corvette. Like 'em? Hate 'em? Tell us why dammit!

Link: http://autoextremist.com/page2.shtml#Rant The Kings of Short-Term Thinking Get Caught Flat-Footed - Yet Again. Detroit. The horrific, gut-wrenching scenes from the Deep South are grim and never-ending, and our hearts go out to everyone in the region, with the scope of the devastation and desperation impossible to comprehend. The effects from Katrina will be felt across this nation for years to come. But beyond the human toll and destruction brought on by the hurricane, we are now experiencing a furious storm of another kind that will cause a fundamental shift in the way the American driving public approaches vehicle purchase decisions and, in turn, a fundamen…

Manny Legace. 10-1. All-time best in October in the NHL's entire history. To think, he has 1 more game left to go. Very impressive!

The incredible Sixteen....revisited, because I like it so.

Balthazar should LOVE this one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pontiac-195...bayphotohosting

Continuing with the C&G Automotive Awards 2006 presentation, which vehicle do you, dear readers, nominate as C&G's Most Powerful Love Magnet Car for 2006? Let's face it, first impressions are important, and most of us choose a vehicle that we feel extends our personality. For those of us who are single, and even for those of us who are taken, but still like to be the recipient of admiring glances on the road, which vehicle tops the list for attracting friends and potential dates?

Hey, I was thinking we all could share our music playlists. Im also looking for soem good songs so thats why i want yah to share. Heres one of mine. 1. ACDC- You shook me all night long. 2. ACDC- Hells Bells 3. ACDC- TNT 4. ACDC- Back in Black. 5. ACDC- Money Talks. 6. Twisted Sister- Come on feel the noise. 7. Bon Jovi- You give love a bad name. 8. Bon Jovi- Who says yah cant go home? 9. Gwen Stefani- Hollaback Girl. 10. Alan Jackson- Chattahoochee. 11. Black Eyed Peas- My Humps. 12. Craig Morgan- Thats what i love about sundays. 13. Green Day- Holiday 14. Kenny Chesney- Good Stuff. 15. Kenny Chesney- Livin in fast forward. 16. Kenny C…

Why, Tuscon, AZ of course Got these in an email this morning, and I've seen this "boneyard" in person. Military aircraft as far as the eye can see. Email text follows: I agree it is difficult to comprehend the size of the facility and the number of aircraft stored there. Of course the important thing to remember is that they are all capable of being returned to flying condition if the need ever arises. There was an excellent book published a few years ago on the celebration of the "Boneyard's" 50 anniversary. It was written by Philip D. Chinnery and is entitled "50 Years of the Desert Boneyard" published by Motorbooks International and can be obtained through any …

Buickman has commited suicide by jumping off the Rennisance builidng in downtown Detroit....or did Rick Wagoner throw him out....hmmmmm EDIT: Hybrids from Japan proclaimed useless by all. Egotistical prius owners make new attempts at a better life by buying a GMT900

If you are a Facebook user and would like to help me out, go to http://www.facebook.com/gmc and LIKE this picture: I'm trying for "GMC Fan of the Week" again Thanks in advance!

There's really only one thing which can be said to accurately depict my reaction to this movie: With that out of the way, I really enjoyed this movie, and going by the audience applause and cheering at the end, so did a lot of other people. It's far better than the second movie and better than the first. There's a much better defined a plot, nods to the series, the main characters have actual depth now and there's some pretty emotional moments. The Deceptions can be genuinely scarey at times and the action scenes are incredible. It's not Hamlet, but totally worth seeing if you're a Transformers fan.

Snapped an axle half shaft in the rear of the Miata, so I missed the last autocross of the season...it should be running again tomorrow.

You know, I found a little more respect for the last generation Toronado today. I was browsing the Heritage section of Oldsmobile's site today, and I looked through the 1980s photos. There was a photo of a basket handle shifter, a part that was sometimes seen on hi-po Chevelles and Camaros back in the late Sixties and Seventies. When I go to a classic car show, I always get a kick out of that particular interior piece. I thought it was initially part of a concept car's interior. Then I saw that a part of the side-out pop-up read "1986 Toronado." Also, the last-generation Toronado dash had such an array of interesting features. But, I'll let the photos try to speak that p…

No....not more cars to drive (er, at least not yet), but "Cars" to watch! Tuesday, November 7, 2006 ... Election Day ... AND the day "Cars" debuted on DVD. So, I voted ... then hightailed it to a local store to buy my very own "Cars" DVD ... and the soundtrack CD. Once I can find someone or somewhere with a large-screen TV and DVD player, I'll plan a gathering to watch "Cars". Anyone interested? Cort:33swm."Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ "Got my pedal to the metal" ... Sheryl Crow ... 'Real Gone'

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Can you identify what vehicle this gear shift is from? This is not a joke. It's from a friend's Facebook account. He says its not photoshopped other than colour and contrast tweaks (he's a pro photographer). Apparently it's from an abandoned vehicle, all he gave me so far is the location. I asked him for more info, I'll let you know. View full article

This guy must have a Leprachaun up his butt. Or perhaps a really lucky rabbit foot on his key chain or a four leaf clover in his wallett... http://www.denverpost.com/golf/ci_5308323

Here's something for ya - 3-0 (a big 3-0. hope you like it!)

Adult-sized Cozy Coupe brings every kids’ favorite toy to life Link to article, gallery & video: http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/adult-sized-cozy-coupe-brings-every-kids-favorite-194440209.html Another interesting article with "build" photos here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2548056/Forget-pedal-power-Cozy-Coupe-does-0-60mph-17-SECONDS.html

Supposedly, 07/07/07 is a lucky day. Not 100% "lucky" for me ... but, finally ... for the first time in 2007 ... my older 4 Monte Carlos saw road pavement! My sister, Joy, came over early Saturday morning so we could clean up her 2007 Dodge Dakota quad cab w/manual transmission. Once we got done, we ate lunch ... and then went to the garage where the older 4 are stored. We drove each car about 15 miles ... just enough to get gas in 'em. MPGs were anywhere from just over 12 to upwards of 17; I don't really count these, considering how long they've been sitting and the "false start" a few weeks ago. I drove the '72 and '79; sis drove the '81 and '76. I would've liked…

* A friend sent me these ads to feature. Tho I’m familiar with the dealership related to the 1969 Camaro, I can’t say I’d seen any of these previously. Have you seen any of ‘em!? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/04/automotive-daily-76/ HAPPY EASTER! Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "What did I do?" __ Ty Herndon __ 'What Mattered Most'

The Kappa architecture uses major components from nearly every GM division and modern platform: * The rear axle and differential are from the Sigma-based Cadillac CTS * The Solstice's interior storage bin is from the Y-body Cadillac XLR * The passenger-side airbag, steering column, and exterior and interior door handles are from the Delta-based Chevrolet Cobalt * The Solstice's backup lights are from the GMT360 GMC Envoy * The heating, ventilating, and air conditioning modules are from the Hummer H3 * The Solstice's front fog lamp assembly is from the W-body Pontiac Grand Prix * The Solstice's steering wheel is from the Theta-based Pontiac Torrent *…

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Love the video. quite hilarious. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muP9eH2p2PI

Serious Birthday Wishes going out to WildManJoe... have a good day, sir!

C'mon spill the beans. Only someone from C&G would know who I am on Autoblog.

headache He's actually not bad for being 2, better than my 8 year old nephew, but its still irritating.

Went to an autox test & tune day yesterday. I made 2 runs, Em (my wife) made 2 runs, and I made one more run. LOVE the new tires! (Khumo Ecsta XS) Of course, when comparing to the all-seasons I was on last year, it doesn't take much to be impressed. Anyway, on this run, the new tires let me keep my speed up very well. So well, that I ran right past redline in 2nd gear. An odd sound was followed by some power loss, and I thought I could hear the engine "chugging" as I finished the run. Parked it & let it cool down quite a bit, started it up & couldn't hear anything odd. Made one more run, and it definitely had power loss, and I could hear the chugging by the e…

I believe I remember reading on here that somebody had cracked the code on GM's email address and had figured out how to contact a certain R. Lutz, Can anybody help me out?

Just another one of those little annoyances in life that irks the hell out of me. The mouse I'm using on my computer right now is so damn useless. It's the garbage old-fashioned kind that uses a ball instead of the newer (and much better) optical laser or whatever. It never wants to move smoothly anymore despite me cleaning it out several times. I always have to bang the thing against the desk to get it to work semi-properly. You can imagine how much of a PITA this is when you're trying to work in Photoshop or anything that requires precision. <_< It doesn't even have a scroll wheel for God's sake. I'm gonna pick up a cheap optical mouse w…

I went downstairs last night to let my dog out to pee, and when I turned the back light on, I saw two slugs fu*king while stuck to my sliding glass door. Being the mean guy that I am, I decided to break up the party by sprinkling salt on them. They unhooked themselves, contracted their bodies, and started going in circles while secreting a shitload of slime all over my glass door. It was DISGUSTING. It looked like a camel with a cold sneezed on it. They finally dropped off the glass and started (relatively) running away. I immediately turned the hose sprayer on the door, but that slug slime is tough! It stuck like Krazy Glue, but finally, the full-blast spray …

I, too, am again considering selling my 300EX (ATV) and my GA for another car. I still don't know why, either. It's almost like it doesn't satisfy me anymore, but I mean, I do love it as I've said so many times. I just don't know what to do... Anyways, this thread is just to get some suggestion IF I do decide I want to replace it. Please, no mention of a Fiero. It'll depress me. Also, I'm looking at being able to afford anything up to $4000 or $5000. Again, that's about the limit. It might even be less than that if I can't get as much as I think I can out of my vehicles... -The first idea I've had is a 95 or 96 Satu…

...Pleasure myself. :D First: Second: Third: Fourth: Fifth: Sixth: :P

It's brilliant! It and Requiem for a Dream are absolutely required viewing. Any DVD player which has not played these movies has had a meaningless existence.

Do this: State your first name, age, and best time period of your life (no limit) and why. I'll start Burhan 20->21 (3/4/06 Baby!!!) Summer 2004 No responsibilities New Jeep Landscaping with Bob (Camino) Hung out with friends Gas didnt kill my wallet Parties Drinking One Night Stands Bull&#036;h&#33;ting after work Bull&#036;h&#33;ting before work Bull&#036;h&#33;ting while working My first tattoo Standing up for myself against those who i thought i couldnt family (not always those you live with) Nothing to lose To me that summer was the ending of one life, and the beginning of another, i will never forg…

DMT Imagine a world where nothing you know now would exsist. An alternate reality if you will. This is what most people decribe DMT as. It has been dubbed the "businessman drug" because the intense effects only last around 30min. The effects are sudden and without warning, where our reality disappears and you see things that have never exsisted. Could you handle this? Would you try it? Who else thinks this is extremely freaky, but cool at the same time? website with more info Hyperspace

LOL! I was laughing my ass off today, when i customer came in with their brand new 07 and said he wanted to trade it in... I was like OMG, its barely 06... you think KBB even has the 07 prices for new cars set up? and you want to trade it in already... haha! okay lets leave you guys with that much of the story ... okay... Febuary 2nd this guy picks up an LS tahoe... for like 33k plus tax and liscensing... puts 5k down, payments are like 630... the guy, really wanted to LTZ model, but decided that he wanted low payments... so after putting 133 miles on the vehile and waiting a month, he decides, he really would prefer the LTZ... so sure enough he brings it in, trades…

alright i need pretty much the best instructions and tips possible for removing the windheild of one 95 oldsmobile cutlass supreme, and replacing it with another can you tell me what kind of adhesive i need for the re installation and what i need to do to get both off and on without any damage? the car is a 1995 oldsmobile cutlass supreme the windsheild is cracked and i am replacing it at no cost to the owner . . . i have done this before but i want to be thorough because it must pass inspection in august . . .

This guy lives down the block from me, and I have never heard the truck on the road, so I don't know if he put a 350 in it, but here's a blurry pic of a ~1988 Chevy S10 Dualy. I'm sure it is more of a "just because" conversion than for any real hauling purpose, but it still looks cool.

I have been a little busy and have wanted to go see a flick. For some stupid reason, I wanted to see "Poseidon." The reviews were not good, but I love ships. Two years out of college, I got to go on the QE2 but I was hooked long before then as a little kid when we would sail out of NY on other liners to go see relatives on the other side of the Atlantic. Is "Poseidon" any good? Any good comedies or mysteries out there? Reg, where are you?

http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=i8t24zp9qx quite a few LOL moments.

it's hot seeing this thing everyday when i drive home. Lamborghini Gallardo what do you suppose they traded this in for at a Dodge / Chrysler Jeep dealer? 4 SRT's and a Caliber? and a Viper?

Happy birthday!

No doubt about it, Mazda and Porsche....after that VW is a distant third, Ford a distant Forth, and.... there are other car makers on the planet? Seriously, GM, Porsche and Mazda are my big thee. Yours?

A 'close to perfect' '55 Bel Air http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/inventory/1955-Chevrolet-Bel-Air/132711 Actual Ford LTD police car http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/inventory/1984-Ford-LTD/132709 The GMC I was talking to GMTruckGuy about http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/inventory/1955-GMC-100-Suburban-Carrier/132557

My dad just handed me this magazine...I almost fell out of my chair laughing at what's on the front cover. -15" LCD TV w/DVD player -20" chrome rims -leather seats -all power Any takers? It's a steal for only $29,999. Did I mention it's an '04?

During my October road trip, I met someone from ChevyTalk.org who was a student of my grandfather in Ames OK. During the evening conversation, he happened to mention he used to live in Ames OK ... where my Mom and her brothers/sister/parents had once lived ... and we quickly discovered the connection, once I mentioned my grandfather's name. With that experience in mind, where all have YOU lived? I'd bet some of us are "more connected" than we think.... As for me, I've lived in Elgin all my life, except, of course, for semesters at college in N Manchester IN (near Fort Wayne) ... and a month in Nashville TN in September 1996.... Cort:33swm."Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip".pig…

First off, apologies to caddycruiser and regfootball. Earning a living can be difficult at times, I know... I stopped @ the local Ford dealership this afternoon to check out a new Escape, it was an SE AWD 1.6, priced at $27k. Usually this dealership lets ppl browse, but today a salesguy came out and started pitching. He said "yeah, how do you like it?" I said, "Yup, the new Focus wagon," and so the tone was set. He said with the automatic liftgate, Ford is cautioning ppl against waving your leg back and forth to open it because you can fall down. Just one kick straight ahead is the preferred way to do it. I asked if there will be a warning label to avoid lawsuits.…

J.D. Power 2006 Customer Retention Study WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 6 December 2006 — Toyota leads the automotive industry in retaining the highest percentage of new-vehicle purchasers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Customer Retention StudySM released today. Now in its fourth year, the study measures the percentage of new-vehicle buyers and lessees who replace a previously purchased new vehicle with another from the same nameplate. As a whole, the industry registers a slight decline in customer retention, falling to 47.9 percent, from 49.6 percent in 2005. The study finds that of more than one-half of the brands included in the rankings have sho…

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