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*grins* Thanks, guys!!! Thanks. I wonder if people understand the "double meaning" of it. Given the non-winter weather we've had most of this year it seems, I'd guess not completely. First and foremost it's a '79 Caprice that's my "Winter Warrior". But, for those of us in Chicagoland, it also refers back to the winter of '78-'79, particularly early '79 when we had all of that SNOW..... *chuckles* I do plan to get it cleaned up....because....I, too, would love to see it cleaned up and shining even though it is just my winter beater..... How ironic is that???!!! Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * NoreastrTrek.Aug2010 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Sometimes solutions aren't so simple" ... Linkin Park ... 'Shadow Of The Day'

Christmas Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * NoreastrTrek.Aug2010 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "There is more than one way to say exactly what you mean to say" ... Fastball ... 'Out Of My Mind'

WOW!!!! Nice, Roger ... CONGRATULATIONS! Looks great. Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * NoreastrTrek.Aug2010 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "The tide's gonna turn & it's all gonna roll your way" ... Dolly Parton ... '9 to 5'

...or the towns that once flourished because a major thoroughfare (Route 66, the Lincoln Highway, etc.) came through the town. Oh, the routes still do, but due to the "Super Slabs", the traffic and the people aren't necessarily there. One town that comes to mind ... Glenrio TX: 09/11/09, Friday, ~12:45p ... After passing through Adrian TX, westbound travelers find themselves on I-40 for a bit. At this exit, you find the ghost town of Glenrio. These abandoned service station buildings greet travelers at the offramp.... 09/11/09, Friday, ~12:50p ... A brief detour into the town of Glenrio finds travelers looking at abandoned buildings and evidence of a once-booming town, complete with a median on the main street, presumably to separate fast-moving traffic. In this shot is the former sign of the Texas Longhorn Motel, which once boasted of being the "First" and "Last" "Motel In Texas".... Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * NoreastrTrek.Aug2010 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Those might be the best days we will ever know" ... Little Texas ... 'What Might've Been'

*chuckles* It does, doesn't it, Dave? If my math serves me correctly, ~40 people from ~15 different groups/boards have indicated an interest in the MidSummer Chitown Gathering #3. Not too bad, but that's about 3 people per board.... IF this happens, it... ...will be at Steak'n'Shake (other restaurants/facilities are in the immediate area if you want to eat somewhere else) ...most-likely will be July 24 ...will start ~10:30a, with a brief cruise around some "back roads" in the area starting at 11a, returning to Steak'n'Shake ~noon or 12:30p for lunch and meet'n'greet the rest of the day If I plan this, I will post a NEW topic in a few weeks..... So, if you're interested ... speak up NOW!!! Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * NoreastrTrek.Aug2010 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I argue with my conscience" ... Charlie Pride ... 'Shouldn't It Be Easier Than This?'

...and a pic with the license plates on.... Now ... we just need more SNOW! Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * 07/24/2010 = Chitown #3 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Time starts to pass; before you know it you're frozen" ... Leona Lewis ... 'Keep Bleeding'

Wow ... I like that ... and wouldn't mind owning it..... Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * my radio show.03/13/10 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Ever been to Texas?" ... Conway Twitty ... 'Saturday Night Special'

Easy answer: Ford Thunderbird Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * my radio show.03/13/10 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Let's don't let a good thing die" ... Elvis Presley ... 'Suspicious Minds'

books Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * my radio show.03/13/10 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "A friend of mine named Steve Goodman wrote that song" ... David Allen Coe ... 'You Never Called Me By My Name'

Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * my radio show.03/13/10 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I wonder if it's too late" ... Nickelback ... 'Photograph'

Same here ... but that's what I ended up for a winter beater. At least it is RWD . I voted coupe.... Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * my radio show.03/13/10 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Are we having fun yet?" ... Nickelback ... 'This Is How You Remind Me'

Cool pics...thanks for sharing. Believe I saw the Volt on my Route 66 road trip at the Snow Cap in Seligman AZ, 09/14/09, Monday, ~1:45p: Also saw this: Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * 07/24/2010 = Chitown #3 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Ain't she a beautiful sight?" ... CW McCall ... 'Convoy'

Yeah, I noticed that...LOL! I wondered who'd be the first to say something about it . Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * 07/24/2010 = Chitown #3 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot where I was" ... Patty Loveless ... 'I Try To Think About Elvis'

* UPDATE * I'm starting to look at routes to take for this road trip and should be able to post a possible path for the drive sometime soon. In doing so, I've read about US Route 6 [another route I want to travel the length of ... "someday"] in Pennsylvania. If I have time, I'm thinking of taking one of 3 routes to "touch" US Route 6 across PA from Ohio to Binghamton NY... ...I-80 E ... PA 66 ... PA 321 ... US 6 E ... US 220 ... I-86 E (or) ...I-79 N ... US 6 E ... US 220 ... I-86 E (or) ...i-80 E ... PA 219 N ... US 6 E ... US 220 ... I-86 E Thoughts on any of these possibilities? After traveling Route 66 (September 2009), I really want to travel other routes, including US Route 6, US Route 20 (which cuts right through my home town), the Lincoln Highway, and others. Heck, I'd love to drive Route 66 again.... But, not enough vacation time right now...dangumit. Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * 07/24/2010 = Chitown #3 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I'm testing my resistance & it's wearing mighty thin" ... Eddie Rabbitt ... 'Every Which Way But Loose'

[quote name='Oldsmoboi' date='20 February 2010 - 02:19 PM' timestamp='1266697166' post='578968'] I know someone here who would argue that they never stopped until 2009.[/quote] *chuckles* Well, the coupe ended in 2007 ... the sedan continues today . [quote name='ShadowDog' date='21 February 2010 - 03:37 AM' timestamp='1266745070' post='579035'] That's a good point as well since one could have the same car either way from top to bottom with basically the only difference being the number of doors. LTZ / Z34 At any rate, the Monte Carlo was a shadow of its former self by being a W-body.[/quote] Exactly ... on both accounts. I don't mind FWD, per se, but the heritage is what bugs me ... particularly that the Lumina did NOT replace the Monte Carlo ... it replaced the Celebrity. But, people thought the Lumina replaced the MC since it (the Lumina) was raced in NASCAR..... According to the book _Chevrolet: The Complete History_ [copyright 1996 by Publications International LTD], on page 348: "With the new Lumina coupe and sedan effectively replacing their Celebrity counterparts...." And, on page 359: "Taking the place of the aging Celebrity sedan was the Lumina sedan ... a coupe version followed in the fall." Also, the Lumina shared types (Eurosport), dashboards (flat/horizontal), tail lights (3 square on each side, across the back panel, more or less) and FWD with the Celebrity..... In addition ... the Monte Carlo was the only one of the cousin names (Buick Regal, Olds Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix) to NOT be slapped on a FWD car IMMEDIATELY after the RWD versions ended in 1987/1988. *shrugs* I know people take my fact-based opinion personally, but my disdain is focused at Ch#$r%*et ... not owners, otherwise I wouldn't have as many friends as I do ... lol. Plus ... *rolls eyes* ... my parents have a '97.....ugola. LOL Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker [b]* my radio show.03/13/10 *[/b] WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Don't get me wrong" ... Billy Joel ... 'My Life'

Cool ... looking forward to seeing your pics of the show. Sounds like you had a good time! I didn't get a chance to go this year, though I did meet up with Drew while he was in town ... that was cool to see him again. Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * my radio show.03/13/10 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Got a lead foot down on my accelerator" ... Jodee Messina ... 'Bye Bye Bye'

While it is my understanding that the 1997-current "malibu" replaced the Corsica, I disagree with the notion that the Corsica was a retooled Celebrity. All of my research has shown that the Celebrity was replaced by the Lumina...thus my issue with the 1995-2007 "monte carlo" and the 2000-present "impala". A sample of that research: According to the book _Chevrolet: The Complete History_ [copyright 1996 by Publications International LTD], on page 348: "With the new Lumina coupe and sedan effectively replacing their Celebrity counterparts...." And, on page 359: "Taking the place of the aging Celebrity sedan was the Lumina sedan ... a coupe version followed in the fall." Also, the Lumina shared types (Eurosport), dashboards (flat/horizontal), tail lights (3 square on each side, across the back panel, more or less) and FWD with the Celebrity..... In addition ... the Monte Carlo was the only one of the cousin names (Buick Regal, Olds Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix) to NOT be slapped on a FWD car IMMEDIATELY after the RWD versions ended in 1987/1988. *shrugs* Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * my radio show.03/13/10 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "You've made a fool of everyone" ... Jet ... 'Look What You've Done'

Ohhhhhh....NICE!!!!! Would love to see more pics of this car, if you find/have 'em . Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * my radio show.03/13/10 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Do you see what I see?" ... One Republic ... 'Stop and Stare'

Awesome news ... CONGRATULATIONS! Enjoy it . Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * my radio show.03/13/10 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "How can anybody be so lucky?" ... John Conlee ... 'Domestic Life'

Spring is ALMOST here. Though, I'm a bit jealous as we really haven't had a "huge" storm like some have this year.... We've had our share, but it hasn't seemed to last long.... 12/26/09 SNOW STORM: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/Caprice#5439370941986378290 http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/Caprice#5439370946214084498 http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/Caprice#5439370948199220162 Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * my radio show.03/13/10 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Promises mean everything" ... Everclear ... 'Wonderful'

Awesome! Looks like you had a good time. I really like that Caprice PPV ... too bad it won't be sold to the general public . Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * my radio show.03/13/10 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "He's off on a midwest run" ... Alabama ... 'Roll On'

*nods* Thanks, dave! ...& more to my Route 66 story (newly titled _That's The Highway_), is now on Jim Hinckley's website, complete with titles/chapters (newest chapter is "Research and a Test")... http://www.route66infocenter.com/Share_Your_Adventure.php Future chapters will be posted on Jim Hinckley's website (which also has a link to my "photo journal of a Route 66 adventure") ... so, if you're interested, stay tuned there! Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * NoreastrTrek.Aug2010 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "When's this fever going to break?" ... Carlos Santana ... 'Why Don't You And I?'

Woohoo ... I received my FIRST CHOICE for my "winter warrior" (1979 Caprice Classic) license plates: WINTR 79 I enjoy driving the Caprice [i still wish I had a coupe instead of a sedan] and hope to take it on a "mini" road trip soon: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/1979caprice/Welcome.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/1979caprice/Welcome.html 12/26/09 SNOW STORM: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/Caprice#5439370941986378290 http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/Caprice#5439370946214084498 http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/Caprice#5439370948199220162 Now, my interest in obtaining a 1975 Caprice Classic convertible has increased a bit.... http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/Caprice#5439372989059964930 The other car I still want "someday" is a Monte Carlo SS. Although ... I am thinking that maybe I should switch to a Caprice collection instead of the Monte Carlo family...... http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1972/72monte.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1972/72monte.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1976/76monte.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1976/76monte.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1979/79monte.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1979/79monte.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1981/81monte.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1981/81monte.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1987/87monte.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1987/87monte.html Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * my radio show.03/13/10 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Spin like a record" ... Uncle Kracker ... 'Smile'

Would be cool if you'd be able to join us if I decide to host this, dave.... ... I've spoken with my contact at Steak'n'Shake; we can hold the gathering there again. However ... I'll check out other places along Randall Rd / US Route 20. FOR NOW... ...if you are interested in a MidSummer Chitown Gathering #3, please speak up NOW... ...save SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2010 ... just in case. My vision for the gathering: start at 11a, with a brief drive, then back to Steak'n'Shake (or gathering restaurant/area) for lunch and meet'n'greet the rest of the day/evening.... Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * my radio show.03/13/10 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Back in 1876 an old boy named Bell invented a contraption that we know so well" ... Reba McEntire ... 'Why Haven't I Heard From You?'

Each year, I do at least one "major" road trip to see places and meet family and friends. I hope to do some "weekend voyages" during 2010, but for now, I'm planning these drives.... ** MC NATS, JUNE 2010 ** I'll travel to Richmond IN for the 25th Annual Monte Carlo Nationals: http://www.montecarloclub.com/Monte_Nationals_Page.htm ** NOR'EASTER TREK, AUG 2010 ** My "major" road trip is a drive to the northeast US. Plans for this trip are developing, but the tentative/skeletal itinerary is below. If you are interested in meeting up along the way, please advise me.... WED, AUG 4 ...Illinois ...to Fort Wayne IN area ...to Detroit MI area THU, AUG 5 ...Detroit MI area ...to Akron OH area FRI, AUG 6 ...Akron OH area ...to Pennsylvania ...to Binghamton NY SAT, AUG 7 ...stay in Binghamton NY SUN, AUG 8 ...Binghamton NY ...to Boston MA area MON, AUG 9 ...explore area north of Boston MA TUE, AUG 10 ...Boston MA ...to Philadelphia PA ...to Neptune NJ area WED, AUG 11 ...Neptune NJ area ...to Baltimore MD area ...to Alexandria VA THU, AUG 12 ...Alexandria VA ...to Bridgewater VA FRI, AUG 13 ...stay in Bridgewater VA area SAT, AUG 14 ...Bridgewater VA ...to Holsopple/Johnstown/Pittsburgh PA area for family reunion SUN, AUG 15 ...Pittsburgh PA ...to Illinois ** 2011 ROAD TRIP ** With going northeast in 2010, that leaves the northwest section of the continental US to which I have yet to travel. So ... sometime in 2011 ... I will drive through Minnesota, the Dakotas and out west, maybe including Idaho, Washington and Oregon. ** PREVIOUS ROAD TRIPS ** Oct 04, west: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/0410/0410.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/0410/0410.html Aug 05, east: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/0508/0508.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/0508/0508.html Oct 06, west: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/1106/1106.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/1106/1106.html Nov 07, southeast: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/200711.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/200711.html Aug 08, east: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200808/2008rt.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200808/2008rt.html Sep 09, southwest; Nov 09, south: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917 Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * my radio show.03/13/10 * WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Every second counts on a clock that's tickin'" ... The Script / Kris Allen ... 'Live Like We're Dying'