The Lounge
Lounge Rules
While the Lounge is for members only, there are two key points we wish to have our members abide by:
1) Please use office talk. Talk that you would not use around the office, or infront of your boss for that matter, please do not use here on C&G
2) No political talk. There are plenty of forums on the 'net for that. Lets keep C&G free of political talk.
11,216 topics in this forum
-
- 15 replies
- 1.3k views
Last reply by AAS, -
-
- 7 replies
- 1.4k views
http://www.10tv.com/live/foundation/slideshow.jsp?file=/local/stories/2010/12/21/slideshow_crash.htmlℑ=10&adsec=local&tot=16&sid=102 So I got to sit in as a juror on a vehicular homicide trial today...we found a very seemingly decent and sweet teenage girl guilty on two counts, for loosing control of her Ford Escape on Route 23 just before Christmas. The driver of the Olds, Marc, was going with his wife to plan the funeral of his three grandchildren, when he was killed along with his wife Misty. A VERY emotional court room...kind of sad really. Oddly enough...the driver of the ford, (Nisa Kolovich) had just pulled out of the Taco bell drive through. A y…
Last reply by A Horse With No Name, -
- 1 follower
- 3 replies
- 753 views
Salesman: Welcome to 21st Century Chevrolet, can I help you? Me: I'm looking for something interesting and a bit different. Salesman: OK, What other new cars have you bought in the past. Me: An El Camino SS, a Firehawk, and a GTO - I like cars that stand out in a crowd. Salesman: How about moving up to a Corvette? Me: That's not in the budget. Salesman: In that case Camaro is the car for you! Me: I don't know, I'm not much of a Camaro guy. Got anything else? Salesman: I could put you on the waiting list for the new SS. Me: SS? SS, what? Salesman: Just SS, that's the name. Me: I see. Got a brochure? Salesman: I can let you look at my copy, but we don't have an…
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 3 replies
- 795 views
I'll even throw in the "Key"
Last reply by Turbojett, -
-
- 38 replies
- 2.6k views
Well, I'd been thinking of it for a while, so today I went to Target (french pronunciation) and bought myself a breadmaker. It seemed simple enough, I thought. Then I unpacked it. The instruction manual is like an inch thick. What have I gotten myself in to? Does anyone else have a breadmaker? If so, how's it been to own?
Last reply by Intrepidation, -
- 4 replies
- 1.1k views
One day YOU might be the mouse! <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
Last reply by PurdueGuy, -
- 4 replies
- 993 views
http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/article.html?...mp;in_page_id=2 Chris
Last reply by ocnblu, -
- 8 replies
- 1.5k views
...I'll be taking my road test. I'm scheduled for a 1:00 appointment at the Strang Avenue (Bronx, NY) testing Site. Any tips?
Last reply by NOS2006, -
- 6 replies
- 996 views
Buicks have tinted windows and are all chromed/golded out. Chevy's are cool and fast. Cadillacs are a rare site. Pontiac's are a rare site. Coupes are everywhere. The Infiniti G35 is everywhere. BMW's are everywhere. Arizona is always hot. Old people drive fast. Everyone drives above the speed limit. Almost every car has tinted windows and nice rims. Mercedes's engines feel very refined. There is alot of traffic. There is no grass. There are alot of hot mexicans/latino boys/girls ^_^ Arizona is very clean. Arizona is a lot like California in that everyone looks the part. Not too many Toyotas around, more Hondas. The mall is 10 times the…
Last reply by zoomtm, -
- 1 follower
- 22 replies
- 2.4k views
This morning it really hit me like a ton of bricks. This year has been all about panic and overreaction. From the obvious confusion of all of the federal legislators to the G3, there has been a strong tendancy to rush headlong into disaster mode. Yes, things are bad and will get worse, but I can't help thinking that no one is thinking anything through before reacting. Maybe it is just that I have had the experience of living through the late '70's, but I see the degree of panic exhibited across our society as near-hysterical. I don't mean to diminish the severity of things, but I do worry that we are so afraid now that we are flailing about and taking actions we wil…
Last reply by frogger, -
- 15 replies
- 1.5k views
Have a fine one!
Last reply by §carlet §wordfish, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 2 followers
- 49 replies
- 2.9k views
Put down that egg nog, defrost your windows and post your December car spots right here in this nice, warm thread!
Last reply by Robert Hall, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 7 replies
- 1.3k views
I've had several jerk bosses over the years. One would think that a boss with a very different approach MIGHT be a good thing. Not so in my experience. I do much better with the "in your face, tell-it-like-it-is" bosses. That way, you blow up and get it over with. My jerk boss is a flatliner who, not surprisingly, is passive aggressive. He and I have had our problems. But THIS STORY is NOT about me. I have this annoying, geeky but well-intentioned co-worker that is nearing retirement. He put his vacation days request down on the calendar. It is understood that if no one says anything to you and the schedule makes it onto a spreasheet, you've got the vacation da…
Last reply by 2005 EquinoxLS, -
-
- 13 replies
- 1.2k views
I have (my company has) this one client who is turning out to be a real ass hole. (I wrote about this once before). Unfortunately, I service his current project. I have never had a client I didn't like before (well, actually there was one). I figured it out. This guy, an exec "of sorts" at a construction company, thinks architects are necessary evils. (I'd like to see him get the degree and then the license). He is obviously some ex-jock who got into construction management - he may have a college education in construction, but, regardless, he is a little too classless. Since he probably lacks the technical skills, he has to use his over-the-top aggressiveness to g…
Last reply by Fijian, -
- 29 replies
- 3.2k views
Just got back from a relocation research trip to Atlanta and Florida (no, not Miami). I lived in Atlanta for 2 years, slightly after college. As a product of LA, I was surprised to find that I loved it. It has a special place in my heart because, fairly soon after college, I was able to buy my first house there because of the huge price differences from Cali....that I drive by it every time I go to the ATL. Atlanta is NOT the South. Georgia and Atlanta almost don't belong in the same sentence. Atlanta is one of this country's great metropolitan areas and probably the "engine" for that quadrant of the country. I'm considering going back, so help me out. Pluses: - …
Last reply by trinacriabob, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 7 replies
- 1.4k views
My father's looking for a new car and is choosing between the 320i xDrive, A4 Quattro, and ATS4. All three have a turbo 2.0 L i4 and AWD. It's interesting to see how different the numbers are for the output, however... BMW 320i xDrive city l/100km 8.9 highway l/100km 5.6 hp 181 tq 199 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0T city l/100km 9.5 highway l/100km 6.3 hp 211 tq 258 Cadillac ATS4 2.0T city l/100km 10.3 highway l/100km 6.6 hp 272 tq 260 Optioned up this way, they are also very very close in price. ($41-42k after fees, tax, and trade) We went out and drove all three back to back to back. I wasn't very impressed by the touch screen on the ATS vs. the wheel navigation of the…
Last reply by G. David Felt, -
-
- 1 follower
- 9 replies
- 3.1k views
AAA Names Its Top Car Picks for 2006: Fuel-Efficient Hybrid SUV Gets a ''Green'' Thumbs Up and Corvette Named Cool BURNSVILLE, Minn.--March 8, 2006--AAA, one of the nation's leading consumer organizations for "all things automotive," has selected its top cars for 2006 in 13 distinct categories, including "Cool Car of the Year." They are: Category Car EPA Miles Per Gallon -------- --- -------------------- ((a)estimated city/highway) Under - $15,000 Mazda 3 25/35 $15,000 - $20,000 Honda Accord Sedan 26/34 $20,000 - $2…
Last reply by Intrepidation, -
- 34 replies
- 3.3k views
Weeeel, today was the first "major" snowstorm of the year and I went alone to church this morning, so I was driving my G5. You may recall when I purchased it in May. When I was going through the buying process I was also looking at another Impala, the G6 and the GP. Fact is I wanted to go small because it was ultimately just going to end up my brother's car. When I was first looking at said car the window sticker, the build sheet, and a GM vehicle history printout I was supplied with all showed the car was equipped with the Enhanced Traction System, which has two prerequisites. In order to have ETS the car must have ABS and the 4SP Auto transmission. The reason f…
Last reply by vonVeezelsnider, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 11 replies
- 1.4k views
So, who's headed out to Hershey, PA this week for the annual AACA Fall Meet? The GM Futurliner will be there again - second time now (October '07 was its first visit to the show), and you are allowed to climb the stairs and sit int he driver's cockpit. This is a milestone year for me - my dad took me 20 years ago (1989) as a young and naive 14 year old first-timer, and I've been hooked ever since. And to celebrate this milestone I am taking my 4 year old son Justin with me this year - my 20th will be his 1st, and hopefully we can make this a father-son tradition for many, many years to come. I can't wait to take him into the Futurliner, and we've been looking at my 1…
Last reply by Drew Dowdell, -
-
*NOTE: this show will be held rain or shine!! Location: Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Museum, Hershey, Pennsylvania Link: http://www.aacamuseu...ent.aspx?id=424
Last reply by G. David Felt, -
So I get my bill in the mail toady..for next year's bill... And it' almost 30 percent higher than last year! Her hit and run of her car was a "no fault", and didn't count against us. I fixed my cav with cash. (ouch!) So I was more than a little shocked to see this ...Ching! Maybe it is really time to get out of Michigan...Stupid insurance laws.....
Last reply by daves87rs, -
- 11 replies
- 1.4k views
You get to live where I spent my summer vacation. San Diego absolutely rocks! The weather was perfect the whole time, and the scenery is just....wow. I'll post some pics as soon as I can get them out of my camera.
-
- 0 replies
- 635 views
* I’ve a love-hate relationship with photos of vehicles abandoned. Don’t like that vehicles are just left to sit there, but … they do make for awesome pictorial subjects. A friend took this in east-central IL: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/10/friday-photo-12/ While Thursday’s major tornado in IL did not directly affect me, it hit some areas that I’ve known virtually my whole life: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/11/saturday-smorgasbord-13/ &, about those 2 actors who died this week: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/09/thursday-theatre-12/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceM…
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
- 1 follower
- 2 replies
- 630 views
* What abandoned vehicles have you seen recently? This was spotted in Maryville TN! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/26/daily-dose-trivia-tue-19/ What would you call this Cadillac truck? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/26/twist-tuesday-19/ Ever played this Auto Race board game? I have not! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/25/monday-night-fun-19/ 1 of the Memorial Day entries: red, white & blue! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/25/automotive-daily-127/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "I'm not the only person with these things in mind" __ Linkin Park …
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
- 4 replies
- 921 views
Link here
Last reply by daves87rs, -
- 52 replies
- 4.8k views
By Buck Wolf Men of the world, rejoice! The average length of an erect penis is shorter than you probably think. A study by Lifestyles Condom Co. shows that the average length of a male sex organ is 5.877 inches — which might comfort men who previously thought they were less than average. "The Kinsey Sex Report and other penis size surveys have indicated that the length of the penis is 6.2 to 6.4 inches," says Simon Joseph, a spokesman for Lifestyles. "Our results show that about three-quarters of men fall under the average quoted by Kinsey." "A half-inch or less might not have anything to do with how you perform sexually, but it might make a difference in how you fee…
Last reply by The O.C., -
Basically name a car starting with the following letter of the previous post. Go from A-Z then back again. Example: >>>AMC Gremlin > >>>Buick Skylark so on and so forth....ill start... AMC Gremlin
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
- 1 follower
- 12 replies
- 2.3k views
CARFAX has been hunting down & suing forums and individuals that allow this kind of misuse of their services. Posting a thread like inquiring about someone using their CARFAX for you, especially if someone then looks up the info & posts it back, puts Cheers & Gears at risk for lawsuit. It is for this reason that we request that members do not post such threads. CARFAX may seem like a ripoff for looking up one VIN, however a lawsuit would be far more expensive in the long run. Thank you for understanding. -C&G Staff
Last reply by RjION, -
- 10 replies
- 929 views
Yet another association from yours truly! This is an asscoiation for those who have a coin holder. Yes this is complete and utter nonsense. The following is the list of requirements to join the association: 1. You must have a coin holder in your car or truck. 2. List in your sig exactly how the Founder or CEO has their title. Bolded/Default Color/Smallest Font "Coin Holders Association Member #__" 3. 2nd member is the CEO while members 3-10 are charter members and receive no benefit, other than a tag like this,Bolded/Default Color/Smallest Font, "Coin Holders Association Charter Member #__, and the CEO should have there tag like this, Bolded/Default Color/Smallest F…
Last reply by Charger4U, -
About my sig 1 2
by Camino LS6- 61 replies
- 5.3k views
It's time to go positive. Now I have to decide how.
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
- 1 follower
- 35 replies
- 2.6k views
http://tech.msn.com/products/slideshow.asp...mentid=19445651
Last reply by Intrepidation, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 5 followers
- 17 replies
- 2.3k views
@Drew Dowdell Im always curious about these kinds of things. As you know, I own a restaurant. I wanna know what kind of business do your parents own? I respect the dickens out of people who own their own businesses and Im always in awe of them especially if these businesses are multi-million dollar affairs!!!
Last reply by G. David Felt, -
-
- 1 reply
- 826 views
Last reply by ocnblu, -
- 1 follower
- 3 replies
- 932 views
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gQVhcBeklLQ Yeah I am into sport compacts...but I LOVE this new advertising series from Ford. GLAD to see them getting balsey promoting their product....
Last reply by RjION, -
- 13 replies
- 1.1k views
I got a summer internship in Des Moines, but the place I'm staying only has dial-up internet, so I doubt I will be using the internet much if at all this summer. It's going to be an adjustment because I usually check C&G every night. So if I go up missing here for a while, that's where I am...without the internet. About the only chance I'll get to go online is when I go home or if I drive up to ISU to visit friends up there who have it. So as my buddy would say, "Welp, schee ya!"...but I'll be back in full force in August! Hopefully I don't miss out on some good spies of the Silverado and Sierra.
Last reply by Charger4U, -
- 13 replies
- 1.4k views
Yeah. I'll be sure to keep an eye out, Mr. Sign.
Last reply by deftonesfan867, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 12 replies
- 1k views
I'm back to looking at trucks for myself and the used vehicle pricing is insane. 2011 F-150 Ecoboost Supercab, leather, no nav, no-sunroof, 4x4... 63k miles ... $35,000 2013 Tacoma Double Cab, 2wd, V6, cloth seats, no sun-roof, rollin on 16s... 35k miles, $32,599 2010 Canyon Crew Cab, 64k miles, cloth seats, no sun-roof, $23,077 And these are their "no haggle" prices.... I'll have whatever they're smoking....
Last reply by A Horse With No Name, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 25 replies
- 2.2k views
I grew up in this kaleidoscopic multi-ethnic city, so my friend's parents, people in high school/college and neighbors provided fuel for the fire. Here's my list: Cuban - this is Ricky Ricardo talk, this is NOT a Mexican accent. I love it. It's my favorite. Iranian-Middle Eastern - perfected from LA experiences - make damn sure you leave out articles in front of nouns whenever possible. I once asked this Middle Eastern guy at a party where he was from. His response: "I leev een Bay Area." I had meant which country he came from, but that's ok. I can't drive through Concord on 680 without muttering that to myself. Southern - it's great and it can be so affected. …
Last reply by Enzora, -
-
- 5 replies
- 1k views
So - I was biking a rather tough trail and decided to try this rocky downhill. The first rock took me off guard, and off the seat. Rather amusing things resulted. I was laughing even, despite the pain. The pain was just temporary and I'm OK. I made this awesome (heh) Paint diagram to share it with all of you.
Last reply by lakefire, -
- 9 replies
- 1.3k views
I was just scanning MSN when I saw this piece of BS: Eventually, you get to the Delorenzo article "Hell Freezes over," but first you see a picture that says, "GM: What went wrong. Here's why Toyota became #1 and is likely to stay there." So, apparently GM is now "dead" because they are no longer #1 (for the first quarter, I might add). WTF? This is the most deceiving headline I've seen in quite a while, and to say that GM is now "dead" because they were outsold by Toyota by a relatively small margin in the first quarter in global sales is ridiculous. Ford, Chrysler, Honda, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes, VW, and every other carmaker besides Toyota must be dead too. And until r…
Last reply by CARBIZ, -
- 13 replies
- 1.3k views
Damn you sly Im looking at 1990-1993 accord coupes right now this one could have been mine if i lived a couple hundred milse closer accord
Last reply by Cory Wolfe, -
- 1 follower
- 8 replies
- 1.2k views
Anybody know what happened to the website?
-
- 4 replies
- 855 views
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11566794/?GT1=7756
Last reply by FUTURE_OF_GM, -
- 1 follower
- 12 replies
- 1.2k views
Actor Paul Newman passed away Friday at the age of 83. http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/news/ap/2008092...2253216000.html RIP "Doc Hudson"
Last reply by trinacriabob, -
- 1 follower
- 38 replies
- 3.3k views
http://delawareonline.com/assets/pdf/BL133941430.PDF
Last reply by Lamar, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 28 replies
- 3.1k views
ACURA UNVEILS NEW RDX RALLY EDITION "Consumption is the key," says Colliver December 12, 2006 -- TORRANCE, Calif. -- Acura takes center stage again by unveiling a prototype of the RDX Rally, a high-consumption variant of its RDX small crossover. "The RDX Rally is Acura's most serious attempt at racing yet," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "With the introduction of this revolutionary new rally vehicle, we not only borrow from the legendary racing heritage of the NSX but completely ignore it by going offroad with a crossover SUV." Similar to the RDX introduced several months ago and currently on sale, the RDX Rally brings offroad features to the …
Last reply by ocnblu, -
-
- 1 follower
- 10 replies
- 1.3k views
Considering that GM has been bashed for all too long. I have my own issues with a Honda (Acura) product. Well, I have a 2005 Acura RSX with 10,000 KMs on it (6,000 mi). I have been having annoying problems since day 1. After my first highway trip in the thing I started to get a strange noise out of the front end while turning the wheel. Well, I brought the car in and they told me it was a strut mount. So a few weeks later when the part came in, it was replaced. The noise disappeared for a week. So, I go back again, and they tell me it is the strut. So I wait 6 weeks for the part to come in. They replace that. Guess what, the noise went away, until my trip to Banff. Now I…
Last reply by Cremazie, -
- 22 replies
- 2.6k views
Last night I went out with our boy in his 2007 acura tl (little over 5500 miles). While in the car I was struck by how many things just don’t fit right, how it squeaks over bumps, and how it has issues. 1. When accelerating it makes a grinding sound. Something he is taking it in for. 2. The right rear quarter panel on the outside does not lineup with the bumper. Bad enough that he is going to make the dealer fix it. He has seen multiple other tls with the same problem so he is not sure they can line it up. 3. The dash is lumpy on the passenger’s side. 4. The upper part of center console is wavy where it meets the dash. It looks like it’s been left out in the su…
Last reply by Cory Wolfe, -
- 1 follower
- 11 replies
- 1.5k views
I went to see the movie Click this weekend. It was a very good movie but it wasn't too much of a comedy. This was the most serious part I have seen Adam Sandler play in a movie. The first bit is funny but then the movie starts to get really serious. It actually makes you realize life better. It gives a good message and Christopher Walken plays a good part as well. I would say this is a must see movie. The Cadillac Sixteen concept even makes an appearance in the movie. Lucky Adam Sandler. He got to drive it, lol.
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
- 15 replies
- 1.4k views
Last month in mid may I went on a business trip with a co worker and friend since he wanted to go see his parents in a town just outside of Duluth Minnesota where we were at doing a job for a sister shop. Since all of us planned to go around on vaction for the next week we decided to go north up into canada and camp way up there are goal was to go up into the northren territories. Well some where in northren canada there was F*cking snow still on the ground so the first 2 nights where pretty cold while i heard it rained and was hot down here. On the third day we went driving around and we came across some very nice 4 lane hiway with a cement divider and all. It was pretty…
Last reply by NOS2006, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 19 replies
- 2k views
Between the death of a beloved/valued member on one of my heart boards and a phone call from a friend who I haven't heard from in a long time because he is no longer on any message board, it has been quite an interesting week. These instances reminded me of several members from all of the different boards who either are truly no longer with us, or just have "fallen off the face of the earth" due to not posting or visiting the forums anymore.... When I notice people haven't posted in a while, I'll wonder what happened to 'em and hope/pray that all is well. Heh ... given a few other things going on now and over the course of the last month or so, I've thought about takin…
Last reply by Cory Wolfe, -
-
- 2 followers
- 38 replies
- 3k views
I admit it, I have a Kool-Aid addiction. Not just any Kool-Aid, Orange Kool-Aid. I've gone through 6 quarts in the last 18 hours. Is that bad?
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
- 0 replies
- 669 views
* Wow, June 1, 2015, already!? Vintage ads for this past week Truck Tuesday, class of 1957: International, Mack, Studebaker, Willys-Jeep http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/26/automotive-daily-128/ Service Thursday, class of 1967: Dodge police, Dodge taxi, Ford firetruck, Oldsmobile limo http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/28/automotive-daily-130/ Sports car Saturday, class of 1977: Camaro Z28, Dodge Aspen R/T, Ford Mustang, Pontiac http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/30/automotive-daily-132/ On deck this week: Truck Tuesday (class of 1953), Family Thursday (class of 1963) & Couped-up Saturday (class of 1973). Anyone into &/or…
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
- 0 replies
- 588 views
* Vintage ads last week Truck Tuesday, class of 1953: Dodge, Ford, GMC, Studebaker http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/02/automotive-daily-135/ Wagon Wednesday on Family Thursday, class of 1963: Buick, Dodge, Ford, Chevrolet http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/04/automotive-daily-137/ Couped-up Saturday, class of 1973: Dodge Charger, Ford LTD, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Pontiac LeMans http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/06/automotive-daily-139/ New themes on deck this week: Class of 1958 (Tuesday) Class of 1968 (Thursday) Class of 1978 (Saturday) Sometimes the mundane can be scenic; bridge on I-39: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/0…
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 3 replies
- 998 views
Have you seen any of these? 1970 MONTE CARLO (first year of 1st generation) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sskGMPQfO4I 1973 GRAND PRIX 1977 MONTE CARLO (last year of 2nd generation) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bSyjQH1lGA 1978 THUNDERBIRD, w/Danny Dark Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_10.15.11_Volo.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Maybe it's the feeling or maybe it's the freedom" __ Rodney Atkins __ 'Take A Back Road'
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
-
- 1 reply
- 634 views
* For this week: Truck Tuesday, class of 1954: Chevrolet, Dodge, International, Mercury http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/19/automotive-daily-121/ Convertible Thursday, class of 1964: Cadillac, Imperial, Lincoln, Rambler http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/21/automotive-daily-123/ Saturday will feature personal cruising coupes, class of 1974! Meantime, what do you spy in this 1958 photo? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/22/friday-photo-18/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Get to what's real" __ Van Halen __ 'Jump'
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
- 1 reply
- 635 views
* For this week: Truck Tuesday, class of 1956: Dodge, Ford, International, Chevy http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/12/automotive-daily-114/ Family car Thursday, class of 1966: AMC, Caprice, Ford LTD, Plymouth http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/14/automotive-daily-116/ Saturday? Personal cruising coupes, class of 1976! But 1st, some classifieds from 1976: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/15/friday-files-17/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Why didn't I know what I know now" __ Evan & Jaron __ 'Crazy For This Girl'
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
- 0 replies
- 945 views
* What would you buy from this classified section in a 1977 Iowa newspaper…? No “I just opened my trunk with my foot” or “That’s the dreaaaammm, to have wifi in the carrrrr” or “Some things you just don’t do in a” with these vehicles! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/07/throwback-thursday-16/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "All my pictures seem to fade to black & white" __ George Michael __ 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me'
Last reply by knightfan26917, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 4 replies
- 1.1k views
* "Kid" movies/shows that have adult themes (or vice versa) ... GO! Kermit & Rowlf singing about women ... "I Hope That Something Better Comes Along": [My favorite song from that 1979 Muppet Movie is one of the related videos on the right-hand-side list ... Kermit & Fozzie singing "Movin' Right Along".] Scenes from the original CARS movie ... "Real Gone": Golden Girls ... choose just about ANY scene from that TV show. As a kid, I was allowed to watch it ... but seeing it now as an adult, I'm a bit surprised. The writing and acting on that show was superb, at least in terms of disguising some of the adult themes.... Others? Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValv…
Last reply by Turbojett, -
-
- 11 replies
- 1.1k views
I may have the opportunity to trade a pile of rocks for a Bronco and some cash. This could be a good thing. :AH-HA_wink:
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
- 31 replies
- 2.4k views
He soars through the air with the greatest of ease, Its our brave Capriceman in his Flying Caprice. Capriceman helps local young women to 'put themselves through college' *wink*. Another imported vehicle succumbs to Capriceman's anger. "MAD TYTE PARKIZZING SKILLZ HOMIE!!!1" thinks Capriceman. Capriceman frequently finds the time to blockade and verbally berate Audi drivers. "Ya think you're betta than me?!" he inquires. Capriceman accidently runs over Satty's delivery scooter. Capriceman races Knightfan. CaminoLS6 said something about Caprices sucking and, well...
Last reply by daves87rs, -
- 7 replies
- 921 views
Ok so I was hoping to get some feedback from my professor who has yet to email me back...so I thought I'd ask you guys for your professional opnions. This is the text that will go on six prints ads for the Redeemer project. There's two separate campaigns with three 11"x17" ads each. One is aimed at enthusiasts and the other is aimed towards artists (since the judges are from the art department I figured it would be good to appeal on their level). Tell me what you guys think...if it pushes the idea of the ad successfully or not, if it's too much or too little text, if the wording is good and so on. This is the final stretch for the project...I need to have these done an…
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
- 8 replies
- 2k views
One of my coworkers is buying a new car to replace his currently broken manual '03 Saab 9-3 that has 200,000 km. The clutch is not working. The car is currently sitting at a shop, not being worked on. The mechanic looked at it, and nothing obvious is wrong with it without going into major labour charges (opening clutch/transmission). The Subaru dealer that he's buying the new car from is not offering a trade, even without knowing that the clutch is dead. The mechanic at the shop wants the car for free, because he's inspected it, and it's been sitting on his lot for two weeks now. That strikes me as a bit of a cash grab. However, I'm wondering if it's going to be worth it …
Last reply by Potluck, -
- 5 replies
- 885 views
Okay experts, I need some advice for a senior student who is about to get their driver's license and came to me for advice on purchasing a used car. They are looking at a local small-time (very small I should say, they have 10 cars in their inventory) used-car dealership's inventory of two used Saturn vehicles: 1998 SL2 Sedan: Info: 4-cyl, auto, ps, pb, air, 120,435 miles, VIN WZ258740 - $2,699 1995 SL2 Sedan: Info: 4-cyl, auto, ps, pb, air, 96,205 miles, VIN SZ354921 - $2,699 Which of the two cars would you advise them to seriously look into purchasing? The student wants a Saturn, as they have friends that own Saturn cars and they're very satisfied ow…
Last reply by fightingbee, -
- 7 replies
- 965 views
Ok, so to make a long story short, I have a friend who works for his dad who runs a lumber mill. They need a forklift (for some reason beyond my comprehension) and my friend mentioned something to me about it. We then got into a very long, intense conversation about playing chicken on heavy machinery. Anyways, I came across this warning sticker on Crown's website. Avoid being crushed, good advice even when you're not talking about a forklift.
Last reply by the_yellow_dart, -
- 9 replies
- 1.2k views
Recently, I've had a guy inquire about my front fender. He's all the way over in Washington state. Talks of shipping have been going on and I'm not entirely sure how to do this for a reasonable price. The length, width, and height are very close to putting it over UPS/FedEx's limit for a large package, which adds a $45 upcharge to an already high price due to distance. I'm not entirely sure I can find a box that will be under the said limit and still be able to fit the fender. Weight-wise, it's just under 10 lbs. Is there any way I can ship this without getting him raped on fees and not likely to go through with the purchase?
Last reply by 87Chevette, -
- 27 replies
- 2.4k views
I mentioned in another post that while online 'window shopping' for newer-but-gently-used GMC Sierra pickup trucks the other day, I ran across a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Z71/4WD Crew Cab with a tad under 20k miles and appears to be in pristine condition for under $22k (GM Certified Pricing). A few e-mail exchanges between the Internet Sales Manager and I and now I'm planning to see & test-drive the truck in person on Friday (12/26). If they can get me out of my GMAC SmartLease (AURA XE) without any penalities, I may just bite. But before I do, what particulars should I be looking for? The truck was originally sold by this dealership and was maintenanced by them to…
Last reply by caddycruiser, -
- 15 replies
- 1.3k views
Okay, doesn't look like going with a new small GM car lease will put the wife and I where we want to be financially (damn insurance premiums in NJ). We can continue to keep the '04 Malibu and find a way to afford the three NEW car payments + insurance costs... or we can get rid of the Malibu and find a decent used car for under $7k to hold us for a few years (not getting rid of the SKY, that's for darn sure ). So cruising local dealer's online inventories and autoshopper.com, I've found some interesting cars: 1994 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi - 115k, loaded, $3995 1999 Buick Century Custom - 65K, $6995 1998 Buick LeSabre - 60K, $5888 So what do you think of these cars?…
Last reply by GMTruckGuy74, -
- 15 replies
- 1.3k views
I left my job about 2 weeks ago. I wanted to finish this night time graduate degree this May (2 months from today, more or less), so I overloaded on credits to wrap it up. I worked through the 1st month of the semester, so now I am playing catch up. One chick at work e-mails me quite frequently since I was the project manager on a large project and she worked for me. She just told me that the guy in the outside window office across from her is in the cardiac unit of the hospital. He is only in his late 50s and is health is poor. He buried his wife within the last 5 years and he has not done well since. Compared to most a-hole architects, this is one of the nicest…
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
- 3 replies
- 887 views
Okay, by now you've seen that I'm going to sell the SKY soon and it's apparent that I am also trying to get rid of the AURA too. Not that there's anything wrong with either car (how I'd love to kkeep them both), but the wife informed me recently that we are living way beyond our means. After making as many changes as possible to help save where we could, it still boils down that the SKY needs to be sold to pay off other debt, and triming our remaining car payments down would really help too. She said for the Envoy to go, but I told her that the lease has 11 months remaining and I really like the Envoy. So that leads to the AURA having to go, which I'm working on with …
Last reply by GMTruckGuy74, -
- 20 replies
- 2.1k views
If you are driving around, in need of gasoline, and all gas stations sell Premium for $3.39... yet one of them has it for $3.14... don't bother with it. You'll regret it. Dearly. That is all...
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 31 replies
- 2.9k views
My friend is looking for a decent vehicle that will weather her through her residency. Her Must Haves: Price: $ 12K Max -> Which means used option. Trans: Manual, though not an absolute must. Drive: Any Size: Preferably Midsized but open to ideas. She would prefer an American Vehicle. Any thoughts??
Last reply by pow, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 2 followers
- 39 replies
- 3.9k views
PHOENIX – Arizona's governor vows the state's tough new law targeting illegal immigration will be implemented with no tolerance for racial profiling, but at least two advocacy groups were preparing legal challenges and Mexico has warned that the law could affect cross-border relations. Republican Gov. Jan Brewer on Friday signed into law a bill that supporters said would take handcuffs off police in dealing with illegal immigration in Arizona, the nation's busiest gateway for human and drug smuggling from Mexico and home to an estimated 460,000 illegal immigrants. The law requires police to question people about their immigration status — including asking for identificat…
Last reply by Intrepidation, -
-
- 3 replies
- 865 views
Pay close attention & you will probably also spot a beautiful but angry late-1950s nailhead powered 2-door hardtop in white. :wink: http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=34f9608e...=>1=10252
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
- 6 replies
- 1.1k views
buddy of mine found some old model cars sealed on ebay. looky even one for you too camino prolly the cheapest one you could get hehe
Last reply by Camino LS6, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 12 replies
- 1.6k views
Hey there, so last week I was trying to develop my photoshop skills (specifically my ability to create images with a 3-d metallic finish). To do so, I created a modified Saturn logo as practice. Paolino asked me to try my hand at Buick, and after a week of delay (Hey, I had 2 papers and an exam!) I actually finished one this morning. In all honesty, I don't think i like it. It's a little too different, and doesn't exude the classy yet modern that Buick is trying to exude. I'll probably try again, but until then I present to you: "Jon's Official-Unofficial-2008 Buick Logo"! *Cue Generic Pseudo-Electronica AutoShow Debut Music*
Last reply by caddycruiser, -
-
- 4 replies
- 838 views
You know those surveys that maufacturers send you after you buy a car, and every time the dealer will pull out this card and tell you for a certain question about the dealership, they ask you to answer to be "Completely Satisfied" and claims it's very important, what exactly does that do to a dealership if you don't answer the "Completely Satisfied"? Just out of my curiosity.
Last reply by Satty, -
- 16 replies
- 1.5k views
...today was supposed to be bright, sunny, and 78 degrees. It's now five minutes 'til noon and it is cloudy, slightly breezy, and no more than 60 degrees. Are extensive self-defense classes part of a Meteorology major's curriculum? Just wondering.
Last reply by caddycruiser, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 18 replies
- 1.8k views
I have finally bought myself a decent laptop. After advertising $500 off throughout this holiday season (and receiving some holiday cash), I decided to bite the bullet and buy a Lenovo Y400. For $750, I got a 3rd gen Intel Core i7, 8GB of ram, 1TB of hard drive, and a NVIDIA GeForce GT650M graphics card. It also has a few luxuries I was looking for such as a backlit keyboard, decent speakers (JBL... though, I've never been impressed with any laptop's built in sound, so we'll see), and a metal cover. Here's to hoping it meets all my needs and wants once it arrives. I can't imagine it wouldn't, besides the twisted functionality of Windows 8, anyways. If you consider that I'…
Last reply by G. David Felt, -
-
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 17 replies
- 1.9k views
So I was browsing eBay and came across these headlights for Intrepids. I've never seen aftermarket headlights besides OEM ones. So what do you think?
Last reply by Intrepidation, -
-
- 1 follower
- 37 replies
- 2.6k views
Did you ever frequent a business not only because you like the service, or the food, etc., but because you have a little "thing" going with someone who works there? This evening before heading home, I stopped by a college hangout/pizza joint that I used to go to every few weeks, but hadn't been in about 4 months. Whenever I went in, I used to look for the pizza chef back at the brick oven (not a counter person). He always gave me a special smile and said hello, and I did likewise. Nothing more ever came of it. He's a tall, skinny Italian guy, and there's something intense about him. Anyway, since I hadn't been there in so long, I kind of forgot about him, until toni…
Last reply by ocnblu, -
- 1 follower
- 79 replies
- 6.9k views
I was kind of wondering how old most people are around here? I am 26 and getting ready to purchase a LaCrosse in the next month or so. I am guessing I am on the younger side for this board since the guy at the dealership looked at me funny and said he as not sold a LaCrosse to anyone under 45.
Last reply by balthazar, -
- 2 followers
- 70 replies
- 7.8k views
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:
Last reply by Paolino, -
- 23 replies
- 2.6k views
Not important part (background): So I took this class this semester called Conceptual Ideation. Basically it's all about how to come up with good original ideas for art (which I could use the help in). For our first project, the teacher asked us to do a "redux" of something we failed at in the past. I chose to revisit the Aveo redesign I submitted for a C&G sketch competition a few years ago, which was undeniably very, very bad. My aim is to design a subcompact car that is typically practical and economical, but looks like it can beat every other subcompact to a pulp. The teacher was encouraging me to make something as wild and futuristic as I could imagine, b…
Last reply by balthazar, -
- 13 replies
- 1.3k views
Just thought youd like to see a conversation I was having with AH-HA earlier today when he saw the briefly posted leaked images: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Me: tell me when its safe to come out AH-HA: oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooo AH-HA: hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh AH-HA: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…
Last reply by GMTruckGuy74, -
- 14 replies
- 1.4k views
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…
Last reply by Sixty8panther, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 12 replies
- 1.4k views
http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/candi...008gensbs.shtml supposedly the d's and r's were to busy to fill out the paper work to be on the ballot, for president. while the lounge rule #2 is being discussed by admins...try to stay objective. my comment. if it stays this way... this will only be bad for d's and r's if this changes, just showing the laxness this culture has become with rules/laws. otherwise this might just shake up the political atmosphere in a good way.
Last reply by loki, -
-
- 9 replies
- 1.3k views
So I was looking through some old photos earlier and came across this gem from way back in the Snitz era... good times...
Last reply by Cory Wolfe, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 26 replies
- 2.9k views
Contrary to the firm-held belief from the New=powned! Club that 'everything is getting better because we've been told so'.... the National Association of Home Builders has released another survey showing the life expectancy of major home appliances. The last time this survey was compiled was 1993. As competition and the cost of doing business continually creeps upwards with no end in sight, undoubtedly all avenues of 'bringing home the bacon' are being discussed, including that old bugaboo; planned obsolescence. Whether that alone, or some combination of that, corner-cutting and substandard quality control from 3rd world assemblers is involved (and I supposed increased c…
Last reply by 76ChevyTrucker, -
-
- 1 follower
- 16 replies
- 1.6k views
We finally got our first real snow of the year, a whopping 4 inches. But since this is Missouri, it might as well be eleven feet, these people are absolute morons on the road. Saw a guy in a Silverado do a complete 360 upon exiting a gas station. Did I mention its only snow? Dry snow at that? I ran up the street in Tiny and didn't have a problem, even with the huge wall of snow the city kindly left at the bottom of the driveway. Now I think we're going to take the old, 9.5' kayak out and use it as a sled.
Last reply by daves87rs, -
- 7 replies
- 1.1k views
Man is it great to take a shower indoors. Yes, I love just about everything about tent camping (except for RAIN, which mercifully did not mar this weekend), but the comforts of home cannot be beat. I think I'm "camped out" for a while... unless Labor Day weekend has an impeccable weather forecast. For sure, after that, my season is over (although camp stays open through Halloween). So, what did I miss?
Last reply by caddycruiser, -
- 37 replies
- 3.4k views
As Fall starts to take its effect and the mornings get cooler, the days get shorter, and the leaves begin to slowly change color, it's that time. What time, you ask? Well, it's when having a nice hot cup of cappuccino in the morning really helps take in the cooler temperatures. When sitting on the porch in the evening now requires more than just pants and a long sleeve shirt. When you enjoy the mid day as much as you can before its too short to notice. When you start to make sure to keep freshly charged batteries in your camera in case you across a beautiful shot. When... you no longer have to deal with Summer's heat and humidity. It's just that time again. Time to enjoy …
Last reply by Cory Wolfe, -
- 1 follower
- 8 replies
- 940 views
It happens every year, baseball starts, I think my Cubs are going to have a great season, I end up getting boned. But this is the year, GO CUBBIES!! I've been getting more into college baseball as well, been to a couple of games so far, its a great atmosphere, even with only a couple hundred people in the stands. Oh, and I hate Joe Morgan with an unyielding passion.
Last reply by intrigued, -
- 38 replies
- 3.2k views
I hate salt! My wife's car froze shut-and she chose to drive my cav! This Cavalier has not seen salt period-since it rolled (new) out of the dealership in April of 2004..... She drove it this morning...when there was still snow on it...(good amount of snow in wheel wells)....but I can't see much-but I do see a little salt underneath the Cav... Since it was still wet outside, can't really tell too much...... The underbody of this car still looks nearly brand new..... Since it was the first time-I'm hoping it won't hurt it-I even wiped undernearth the doors.... My car hates me right-guess I'll have to hurry that eco supercharger..... Damn I'm pissed right …
Last reply by daves87rs, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 1 follower
- 124 replies
- 9.4k views
We did another fall foliage drive today, out to Breckenridge going the back way and then over to Vail and then back to Denver with a side trip up to Berthoud Pass.. great weather and scenery, and saw some interesting cars along the way..it was a nice, relaxing 250 mile drive. In a fenced-in lot by a garage in Englewood, we saw a couple of sad '59 GMs--a pale green Pontiac wagon that had hit something hard on the left front, and a black flat-top Olds 4dr..both were rusty and looked like they had been there a long time.. At a gas station outside Conifer, saw a white '56 Packard 4dr. Saw a nice red '67 Camaro SS in Fairplay...saw a tired primered gray '67 Cougar in Emp…
Last reply by Intrepidation, -
-
ahhhhhhh!!!
by loki- 4 replies
- 1.1k views
ENGINE - V10 kinda interesting, no where else to put it either
Last reply by Nick, -
who is going to watch American Idol tonight? i cant wait
Last reply by Alpha, -
-
- Editor-in-Chief
- 3 followers
- 17 replies
- 880 views
This is a focus area for folks that want to create auto's using the AI bots. There are various sites one can use. Here is a list of some, but not all, look forward to what people create. AI bot sites Deep Image https://deepimg.ai/ai-image-generator/ OpenArt https://openart.ai LTX Studio https://ltx.studio › text-to-image › start-free DeepAI https://deepai.org › machine-learning-model I like the Deep Image site. Here are some I have created to date: EV Wildcat Concept and merging it with your older Buick as a modern EV. 2024 Buick Wildcat EV Concept me…
Last reply by G. David Felt, -
-
- 18 replies
- 1.4k views
Well, it's now summer.. or at least damn close to it, and I can feel the rays of sunlight bringing my body's sweet perspiration through my pores. Ew. Okay, first off, it's raining.. No sunshine, sunshines. That's not what this thread is about, though. It's just to let you all know that I'm secretly excited to be "me" again! First, my car will (should) be back on the road this Wednesday (as long as it starts after a month of down-time). This excites the living hell out of me (who would want hell in them anyway?). Then, all day (read: week) I've been regular ol' me.. just how I was last summer: I can bring a smile to anybody's face in any circumstance. Well, usually. lo…
Last reply by Paolino, -
- 3 replies
- 958 views
its pretty official this isnt meant to be at this time. focus has shifted and this concept was pretty much doa. at least it stirred up some positive talk for a while. maybe theyll cut 4 cylinders and earn the respect again of the benz' bimmers' and bentlys buyers of the world. the cadillac 16 concept from top gear. http://youtube.com/watch?v=4BBekU-CcZ0&mode=related&search=
Last reply by Satty,
