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Bought this for $15 from my wife's aunt. Her son used to drag race a '60s El Camino at the local strip. Having done numerous upgrades, motor swaps & other sundries in the backyard garage in the '70-80s, undoubtedly this vice came in handy. As the son hasn't lived in his mom's house for a few decades and no longer wrenches on cars, I thought I'd rescue it. Columbian 604-M2 machinist's vise. Disassembled, de-greased/de-rusted, stripped 5 coats of paint off (red, silver, blue, orange, black), deburred, painted 2 coats of Rustoleum (could maybe use another, but it's a vise), greased & reassembled. Works real nice, pretty heavy construction. Luckily for a guy trying …
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I really miss driving it.
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So I had some circa '71 GM seatbelt buckles laying around, left over from the Cutlass days (these didn't work because GM had changed the buckle/harness design in '72). Deciding not to let them go to waste, I decided it would be cool to put them to good use. After a few cigarettes, some glue and thread, and a cheap-o Dickies strap I had snagged for free later, I had this: Yeah, the pic sucks. Cut my 3GS some slack. Sure, Levy's makes a seat belt strap, but it's nowhere as cool as this. While Levy's claims that they use real, recycled buckles, you only have to take one look at their straps to see that it's obvious they're just blowing hot air. However, this is made from…
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So, the other night I drove my 98 Buick LeSabre (about 92,000 miles on the clock) about 23 miles home and the car was running perfectly. I pulled it into the drive way and parked it. Next morning it didn't start, turned over but no fire. So I call AAA and have them tow it to a close dealership within my free towing circle. I haven't exactly liked this dealership in the past since they broken the piece in the steering wheel that holds the horn wire in place and after going back in forth I gave up and ghetto fixed it with a q-tip. They are a Buick dealership, not that it matters but I just suspect they see similar cars so it's not a new car to them. Any way the tow guy sh…
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I got a chance to ride around in a Lucerne the other day, and that thing is unreasonably big. I mean seriously, three fat Minnesotans could have hot sweaty sex in back and the driver would never know. Its insane. I'm pretty sure that my son would get lost in the back seat. I'll stick to reasonably sized cars.
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I've been a member of Planet Fitness since 2006. It's OK I guess. I mean, for $15/month, what do you want? A while back I was robbed there when a miscreant broke my puny lock and stole all the cash out of my wallet. Kinda put a chill on things. And before that I was growing ever more meh about the joint. So I stopped in to LA Fitness today and took the tour. Kid took me around and through the whole place. They have a pool (good exercise kickin' water around), a steam room (my sinuses are ruined, a sauna should help that), free classes, a free personal training session, and whatnot. But kid giving tour lost points when the first thing he said when I tole him I am …
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Well I can't tell you the last time I've been to an American Mall, but my daughter wanted to go so we all went. I definitely have come to the conclusion that Americans are the fattest people on the face of the earth. People should not wear jeans when they are as wide as they are tall ... And wearing sweatpants just screams "I've Given UP"! What I experienced tonight was the most bizarre sights and smells I've have seen in a long long time ... My eyes, my eyes ...
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I've given myself somewhat of a mohawk...
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I couldn't tell myself, thanks in advance for your help!
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I've wanted to go to one of these events for the longest time...and finally this year I caught it 5 months ahead of time and had it on my calendar ever since. This weekend at Citizens Bank Park in Philly, the GM Main Street in Motion test drive event. Hot, sunny and breezy day today, PERFECT timing. Got there around 10am, to the site of Chevy Volt after Volt driving down the street and on a loop--the Volt was the one vehicle they had a large number of, and had preset a test route out of the track and onto the local streets for every test. Registration quick & easy, I hit the GMC truck & comparo tent first, right past the entry. Yukon Denali Hybrid, Sierra 2500HD…
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as prices are getting crazy around here.... Going to do a bit of stocking up on food (Water, stuff like that) because what used to be 2.49 for a case of water is now 3.99 in just a matter of a month or so...seems like everything is going up quick! I'm starting repairing (or updating) the cars earlier to save a few bucks, and finish preparing for a rough rest of the year's weather. Even stocking up on oil...can;t beat a synthetic at 3.38/qt.... Have you guys adjusted your habits as well?
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This was an interesting show...and it made me glad that I have a unique car... Photos: Link 1 Link 2
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It's vintage, has a surprising quantity of aluminum in it, it's quick, and it's pretty cool. Pics on the way....
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So, my television coughed-up its last about a month ago. I'm considering canceling my FIOS TV service instead of replacing the TV. Sure, there is some stuff I'll miss, but I don't think I'll miss it very much. Why not save a little cash?
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Horrible episode the other night in town. Stopped at a red light, crotch rocket in front of me first in line, cars behind me. Moron on said rocket decides to do a burnout to show off for some chicks on the sidewalk. He proceeds to blast the whole front of my vehicle with bits of burnt rubber and engulfs me in tire smoke. I could hear the crap pelting the car. So when the light turned green I gunned it and followed him, raging. I passed him and cut him off immediately before another red light. He pulled up beside me and starts to get testy, so I let him have a verbal barrage of my own. When the light turned green he kicked the side of my car and took off. Next red…
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... for Rambler??? <iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LpfqhVytWX4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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Vintage drag racing at Maple Grove. I tried to do this last year, but it didn't work out. So, it was very cool to get the invite in my voicemail as soon as I got off the tractor for the day. Should be big fun.
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I just looked out my front window and there was a wild rabbit struggling to drag its hind quarters across the street toward my yard. Seeing how vulnerable the little guy was on the asphalt, I put on some shorts and gloves and went out. He was trying to get away as best he could, but his energy level was low, and after a few pathetic attempts to jump onto the curb, I grabbed him, and as he peed himself, I carried him to my back yard and left him there. It will take a miracle for him to survive long-term with natural predators about (our houses back to a corn field), but I hope his scared little face lives to see more sunrises. Godspeed, little bunny.
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As has been noted, I watch the license plate numbers, so I have a good idea of whats being newly plated in my neck of the woods. Now that C4C is a fading memory, I'm noticing a lot more "second tier" or "third tier" used cars being plated. Stuff that looks like it was languishing under a tree for a minor fault that has been pressed back into service. I'm seeing a lot of GM FWD A-bodies returning to service and more Ford Tempo/Topazes... stuff that tended to hold together better from the '82-'94 timeframe... sorry not a lot of Chrysler, or J-bodies. I'm also finding that a lot of '96-'01 stuff being sold have nasty mechanical problems... high mileage... and since I'm t…
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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.
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Learned how to drive three-on-the-tree. '77 Chevy G10 (I think, it was a big van) Not nearly as awkward as I would have thought. It also kept up with traffic pretty well considering it was laden with old furniture and stuff going to Goodwill. I had to learn on the fly too, since the guy who loaned it to me just asked if I could drive a manual and threw the keys at me. The hard part was figuring out that what I assumed would be first was actually reverse.
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Happy Birthday to the three of yas! I hope your day is sunny, beautiful and stress-free.
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This is my 'Save The Buick' jar. All the money I've put toward my '59 to date (and it's a lot) has been side money, or non paycheck money.... except for dimes. 2nd largest coin denomination (who regularly sees half- or whole dollar coins?), and not as 'in demand' around here as quarters. I found this Ball mason jar in the woods behind my house, and it had character (chipped mouth, what looks like a BB hole in one side). I've emptied it numerous times, so I know about how much it holds.... but anyone wanna make a guess how much is in here?
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Thanks to "liability issues" both Pep Boys and Tires Plus refuse to fix tractor tires. So, I'm screwed out of a good weather day to get the blasted fields cut. Boy, am I pissed.
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Due to the rain the New York AutoFest at Castle Gould, Sands Point, NY has been rescheduled to July 10.
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Chevy Dealer Has 13 Caprice PPVs for Public Sale Like the rest of humanity, car enthusiasts are driven wild by cars they can’t have. So whether you’re talking about the ricers who spend a small fortune to import legitimate JDM Nissan Skylines, or millionaire Mopar fans who drop a million bucks on a bonafide HEMI ‘Cuda, people have proven that they are willing to pay a premium to own a car that almost nobody else has. But there are some cars that the public is just not supposed to get, like the 2012 Chevy Caprice PPV. This vehicle is for sale to police departments only. But thanks to a loophole in the contract with GM, a Maryland car dealership has 13 of these Australia…
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The sun's gettin' high in the sky, time to break out all the summer toys. Post your interesting vehicle spots here, between sips from your umbrella drink of course.
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Happy birthday!
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Official: V8 Supercar Series coming to Austin in 2013 It's official – Australia's V8 Supercars series is set to bash fenders in Austin, Texas in 2013. The news comes hard on the heels of the Austin city council approving the United States Grand Prix Formula One race at the Circuit of the Americas. This is so exciting! This series is what NASCAR should be!
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So my friend is likely going to buy a CPO TrailBlazer on Tuesday. However, the dealer told him that the 2 year/30k mile maintenance that is included in the program is only good if he has the service done at their dealership. I'm pretty sure this is not correct, and that you can get the service done at an GM CPO dealer. However, I can't find anything that says so definitely either way. They claimed that the 2 year/30k mile was only good at their dealership, but the 12 month/12k mile bumper to bumper warranty is good anywhere, which doesn't make any sense to me. The dealer is reimbursed by GM for the oil change and tire rotations, so I don't see why it matters which dealer…
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Link: http://www.carlisleevents.com/ce/events/gm%2Dnationals/ So, who's going this weekend? I'll be there on Saturday with my dad and 5 year-old son. Missed last year's show since the wife was pregnant and was due in July - she didn't want me 2 1/2 hours away "just in case" But so far nothing's in the way this year!!
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So I've taken a few months off to just relax after graduating in December, but it's time to start looking for a real job (I work at a campus bar right now). With that, comes the exciting prospect of shopping for a car. The '95 Olds LSS has served me well, but it's in bad shape after spending the last 8 years on campus (sister and then me) and it's not something I'd want to trust to get me to and from work all of the time. The average salary for my major from the school I went to last year was $61k, but I'm guessing most of that was in Chicago. The two jobs I am going to send my resume to are both in my hometown and $61k in Chicago translates to $50k here, so I think tha…
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I have a neighbor who just made an automotive purchase that made me stop and think. He bought a late 70s/early 80s VW Rabbit. But not just any Rabbit, a Rabbit diesel. The car itself is in very good shape since it came from the southwest, but that isn't the kicker. The kicker is the mileage he's getting with this thing. 52 MPG Even better, he brews his own bio-diesel at a cost of .47/gal. Somehow, I think the rest of us lost something along the way from the late 70s to 2011. Made me stop and think.
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I'm sure we all could think of at least one thing we picked up on from our fathers growing up. List 'em here in honor of father's day. For me, one cool thing my dad taught me was to never skimp on quality when it comes to tools. A good, well made tool will always get the job done, and is worth its weight in gold.
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Fellow C&Gers, I'd like to introduce the newest member of the family, daughter Kera Nicole. Arrived 27 June '11, after my wife was in labor for 23+ hours. But it was well worth it, if she is to be believed.
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Hope it's a good one.
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“How can I set free anyone who doesn't have the guts to stand up alone and declare his own freedom?” – Jim Morrison
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I'm seeing that there are tornados moving through your area. Stay safe!! Let us know you're ok when it's safe.
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I'm in love.... Oh, and pardon the crappy iPhone pix; I haven't had a chance to snap any good photos yet. I actually like this grill set up better than the SRT8 This one only had 2 miles on it when I started my trip.
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I would have to sell my '81 Fender Bullet so that I could have the rest of the money to buy it, but it might just be worth it: http://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/2451007578.html Of course, I'd want to do a full on '99 conversion with it; front clip, interior, and wheels. Finding a donor Cherokee for that would be easy and cheap enough. Here's also a runner up: http://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/2464101824.html
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Good: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v469/FUTUREofGM/?action=view¤t=MVI_1146.mp4 Better: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v469/FUTUREofGM/?action=view¤t=MVI_1145.mp4 Best: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v469/FUTUREofGM/?action=view¤t=MVI_1144.mp4 Goodest Bester: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v469/FUTUREofGM/?action=view¤t=MVI_1147.mp4
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So this Spring I've been working to make our yard a nicer place. The back/side yard has been, since we moved her last year, a barren expanse of mostly dirt and some weeds. That's all changing, as there is now grass growing quite well there, after some tilling, seeding, and watering. Soon it'll be time fort eh first mow. We've been using my Uncle's mower for the rest of the yard, but I want my own. When I was younger I used to fix mowers and I kinda miss doing that. A search on Craigslist lands me a Brute 22" Self-Propelled mower. Owner said he bought it last year and used it until the engine died and the manufacturer wouldn't warranty it, so he decided to get rid of it.…
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My brother hauled off his Nissan and Alero last weekend for $696. Now it's my turn...
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I went to bed at like 9 last night. I have the windows open in the house. Around 10:25 I am awakened by a freaking basketball being dribbled and smacked against a backboard... next-door neighbors are standing outside with a bunch of friends talking, and two young girls (about 8 and 10) are playing with this basketball in the dark (one of them repeatedly remarks that she can't see the ball!). WTF. This went on for at least a half hour. And the adults are oblivious to the problem. I live on a cul-de-sac, and none of the rest of us here ever makes noise, let alone at inappropriate hours of the night. I really wish I could use a Jedi mind trick to get them to move out …
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Your MPG - Fueleconomy.gov On the topic of fuel economy, does anyone share their MPG? With the CRX back on the road, I've started to input my fill ups onto their website. It's interesting to compare the highest fuel efficient cars as rated by the EPA with those of actual users.
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...in the barn. Those old, thick, stone walls are weeping moisture, the concrete floor is weeping moisture, and water is condensing on everthing I own! ARGH! I need a solution.
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You've been around here many yerrs, here's to many mo'. Have a good one, sir.
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* Two queries: Has a song ever "scared" you? (and) What are sparks for you? SCARED BY... Once upon a time, "Convoy" frightened me. Luckily, that isn't the case anymore.... The full story is here: http://www.motorgnomes.com/2011/05/scared-by-convoy/'>http://www.motorgnomes.com/2011/05/scared-by-convoy/ More "Motor Gnomes" entries are here... http://www.motorgnomes.com/ ...including "Plate Tales": http://www.motorgnomes.com/2011/05/plate-tales/ What cool license plates have you seen? A SPARK... My road trips and enthusiasm for meet'n'greets, gatherings, cruises nights, etc., have many sparks. This is one: http://whenthegoingisgood.com/2011/04/15/spark…
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*** I drive 1 major road trip every year: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/roadtrips/roadtrips.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/roadtrips/roadtrips.html https://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/DriveSouthTNAL112709112909# https://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/NorEasterTrekRoadTripWed08042010Sun08152010 + my Route 66 trip, September 2009 This year ... I'm finally heading "solo" to the northwest US, starting with stops in PA and along parts of Route 66 ... a LONG haul in ~2 weeks! If you're interested in meeting up along the way, please let me know ... it is always cool to meet new people and see old friends. My regrets include... ...no time to stop…
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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'
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Yes, you are named after an old Dodge, even though you drive one of those new Eco Cruze Chevrolets. And you live in CANADA omg. Long story short, have a good day, sir!
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...what new vehicle introduction has impressed you?
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What is this I don't even. Yep, a Yugo withe 200K on it...somehow.
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So yup I was behind a mighty tall, spotless black, '02-ish Silverado crew cab with a finned aluminum differential cover and crooked dual exhaust pipes out the back. As we approached an intersection, the road divided into two lanes at the stop light. I went into the left lane, pulled up next to the truck and yelled out to the driver "hey, your left one is hanging a little low." He said "Wut?", kinda nodded toward the back of the truck and said "Oh, thanks." At which point I drove off. Last week I ran up and told the girl in front of me while we were at a red light that she had no brake lights on her Elantra... but it wasn't as fun for some reason.
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Extremely said day for anyone who has an appreciation of these old warbirds. Apparently there was a fire on engine #2 shortly after takeoff. The pilot found a field and made a successful emergency landing. Everyone on board escaped. At the time teh fire was small and it was thought the plane could be saved. However the firefighters sat and watched it burn, claiming that the ground was too soft for the trucks to drive on. This last part really aggravates me. Last time I checked, an 18 ton plane weighs more than a firetruck. yet they made a successful landing on said field. And to add insult to injury, footage shows the lazy bastards with their trucks on the field half-ass…
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I saw this video and I just had to share it... I have to say this is perhaps the funniest and best explanation of why you'd want an LT1 Roadmaster that I've ever seen!
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Mine? Oh not much... ...just a race car...
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http://www.denverpost.com/ci_4817067 Amazing that these guys think being gay is the worst thing ever. Oh well, he can be Ted Haggard's new boyfriend.
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The New York AutoFest for the Nassau County Sheriff Officers Association Widow's and Children's Fund Car Show and Motorcycle Run will be held at 100 Gordon Drive in Syosset NY this Sunday, June 12. This location, adjacent to the Exotic Classics showroom and storage facility is ideal for a car show with plenty of room on a paved lot. Of course there will be over 30 judged classes with impressive awards for each. Please be there by 10:30 to qualify for judging. Your $20 admission includes a tour of the Exotic Classics showroom plus their 45,000 square foot facility full of classics, muscle cars, hot rods, exotics, you name it! It's really quite an experience you won't want…
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First Pre-Worn Guitars, Now Pre-Worn Cars ... ? by black-knight, C&G Editor/Reporter 10th, May, 2011 When it comes to the world of guitars, a trend has developed over the last few years concerning "road worn" or "relic'd" instruments, where, for example, a brand new Fender Strat is made to look like it's been chained to the back of Billy Bob's old Dodge work truck and ravaged down a back country road. For Fender, just to name one manufacturer, it has been one of their primary ways to cash in on what draws some buyers to the vintage market: the frikin' mojo, man. Usually these pre-beaten guitars will cost you a considerable premium over their shiny and brand …
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ocn's vacation, day 1: So, one or two of you may recall a thread on my first service visit with my Fiesta. It was to get a second key programmed for the car. That key was incorrectly cut by someone at Ford, so round two was necessary. This morning was round two. I got to the dealership at 7:50 for my 8:00 appointment for something that should take about 3 minutes. At about 8:40 I started doing the bad customer thing... I started walking around outside the shop, looking for my car. Found it. Tech was in his bay, at a desk on a laptop, looking up info on how to do the programming. He was stumped. I walked in and introduced myself as the car owner. He said the key…
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Stopped off at the gym this morning. Was on treadmill for 25 minutes, felt good, got off and went in for a shower. Found my lock busted on the locker, twisted so I couldn't open it. Got an employee to cut the lock the rest of the way off, but the latch on the locker was also broken. After using a screwdriver to open the busted latch, I went through my stuff to find all my cash missing from my wallet, but everything else intact. The shift manager called the local police. In the meantime, I had to call and cancel my two credit cards and, to be safe, order a new bank card. After the officer interviewed me, two other customers walked over and told me of similar events …
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Gas prices have fallen sharply in my area, dropping about 40 cents in less than 2 weeks. Best price around for me right now is $3.69
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Happy Birthday, I hope Kermit the bad-ass Kamaro is treating you well.
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It's been scorching in my part of the world the last few days, and the trend is due to continue for the next few. Is anyone else hangin' low? *whew*
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Would someone kindly resize this picture so that I can use it in my signature without violating size requirements? Thanks in advance!!
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It's rolling around to my original hire date (July 3rd), and I still have 2 weeks vacation time coming that I have to use before then, or I lose it, per written company policy. So I took next week and the last week of the month, which means I'll be off one week, work two, then off another in June. I earned this time, and I think I need it, although there are no big plans. Yesterday, my boss pulls me aside and says if I "want" to, he can make arrangements with the BIG boss that I can take one week off, then for the second week, I can take the vacation pay but come to work, or I can push the second week off past my hire date, which means I will have 4 weeks vacation comi…
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If you can see some cool vehicles through the clouds of pollen, please post them here! Nice weather is (mostly) upon us!
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As of yesterday, and not without additional issues, the CRX is back on the road after a lengthy hiatus. I finally bit the bullet and ordered a new radiator for it. After arrival, I spent a good half-a-day putting it in and removing the A/C components in the process. The latter was almost a necessary evil since some of it completely blocked removal of the radiator. Since the system will never be used under my watch anyways, I decided to gut the rest of it as well and in the process shave 50+ pounds from the CRX. Once everything was in and checked for leaks, I set off on its first drive in three months. Ten miles into said drive, the radiator cap bursts. Luckilly, I bought …
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09/12/2009, Holbook AZ, Route 66 road trip: 08/06/2010, PA, road trip: 08/09/2010, Derry NH, road trip: 08/12/2010, Marshall VA, road trip: 08/13/2010, Bridgewater VA, road trip: 08/22/2010, Starks/Hampshire IL: 04/16/2011, Dwight IL, SPRING FLING meet'n'greet: 05/21/2011, Ashton IL, MAY MADNESS meet'n'greet: 05/21/2011, Franklin Grove IL, MAY MADNESS meet'n'greet: 05/21/2011, DeKalb IL, MAY MADNESS meet'n'greet: Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * CruiseNites_2011_Chi.IL * *** RE-OPENED 3rd GEN MC (1978,1979,1980) FORUM > http://thirdgenmontes.proboards.com/index.cgi *** "I walk for miles along the…
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To all the members here at c&G. thank the ones that served and came home. remember the ones that served and did not.
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YouTube FOTD: Kid Steals Shelby GT500, Hits a Deer by black-knight, C&G Editor/Reporter 19th, May, 2011 Words just simply cannot express the shear magnitude of stupidity and outright failure that surrounds the events surrounding the video of today's YouTube Find of the Day (or should that be Fail of the Day?). If you've already watched it, it will be very obvious to you that the following is true: The driver of the car does not own the car. The driver of the car is certainly under the age of 21. The driver of the car is joyriding with his idiotic friends. The driver of the car ran someone off of the road and stupidly fled the scene. The vi…
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Well, ya know, I want to stick some pictures of my car in The Garage herr @ C&G... but, as with my last two vehicles, when I go to resize 'em to fit, they lose their resolution and just look yucky. What to do???
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Hey guys been a long time since I've posted on the forums so I'd figured I'd give a good return asking for some advice on a piece of Chevrolet history. I have the opportunity to buy a 1965 Chevy Impala SS 283 Convertible. Current owner is the 2nd owner and has owned it since the early 1980s. The car has been sitting in his garage for the past 8 years with start ups twice a year. Frame is solid, body needs some work (some rust spots along bottom, pics attached) and the engine runs smooth. The top has a hole and need replacing. Current owner had a true dual exhaust put on (not sure what brand) about 20 years ago from a local exhaust shop. Anything I should look for that …
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Do not fry bacon while naked. It will lead to tragi-comic consequences.
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After a LONG winter, this morning I head to Ocean City, MD for the Spring Car Cruise and to Rehoboth Beach, DE for at least the day, unless I can get a room at the Rams Head B&B, then I'll be overnight. So happy to be FREE! Enjoy your weekend, folks.
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You and your significant other NEED to get away...and soon! That's exactly what WE needed to do and did. But our choice of getaway was an almost kitchy Pocono resort...any less red paint would have been tacky, but as it turns out this much made it fun! The place is called Paradise Stream and it's a couple's all-inclusive resort. Check out our little getaway to the Poconos in the latest issue of Automotive Traveler. We had a great time and you will too! http://automotivetraveler.com/jump/3103 What do you think of it?
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Camaro Crucifixion, Take Three: The Chromaro Proves Chrome Is Forever by black-knight, C&G Editor/Reporter 16th, May, 2011 The onslaught of Camaro-focused brutality refuses to let off of the throttle, leaving the bowtie pony car to continue to suffer for the sins of car customization. Last week we brought you a prematurely ragged out fifth-generation Camaro and Trans Am Depot's Ponmaro GTO thing. This week, a couple of crazy Czechoslovakian dudes have decided to wrap a -- you guessed right -- fifth-generation Camaro completely in chrome, which if you didn't know, is to a man what diamonds are to a woman and both are forever. Instead of some humble photos…
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What car would you re-badge back? An Opel Omega sold in the US as the Cadillac Catera who's owner turned it back into an Opel "Re-badging" and "Badge Engineering" are 4-letter words amongst auto enthusiasts. Car companies do it to shave the cost of developing a whole new vehicle. Usually in the process, the brand identities of both the donor and recipient brands get muddled. In our example above, Cadillac was trying to shoot for the European entry luxury market by importing and re-badging the respected in its home market, but decidedly not luxury, Opel Omega. The Omega probably could have sold successfully on it's own merits had it not been sold at Cadillac deale…
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As some of you know, I've been in I.T. for a long time, but I'm working towards a career change. My employer is paying for all the training needed for me to get my (CAPM) and eventually my PMP certificate. I'm really not helpdesk, but some of the VPs, and SVPs like to come to to me for help because they like me better. Yesterday was really a kinda day already, but this conversation on the phone with an SVP has really inspired me to accelerate the career change. Picture me with a headset on, head in my hands on the desk saying "no... power off the computer..... no... that's the screen.... power off the computer...... yes I know the error message came back when you r…
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With all the car shows you have a choice to attend on May 22 the best reasons to attend the New York AutoFest St Mary's Show: •FREE Grandstand admission to Belmont Racetrack for all vehicle occupants •Judged show with impressive awards per class •Points count towards the annual New York AutoFest Best in Series Award •For the winner of the Carlisle Events Best in Show trophy -a gift certificate for a set of Flowmaster Mufflers and gift certificate from Don's East Coast Restorations. Value $250 •For the winner of the St Mary's Children's Hospital Best in Show trophy -a gift certificate for a family photo session. Value $800 •For the winner of the Sherman/Shine Knights…
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*** Writing is one of my passions ... along with my 2-year-old nephew, cars, taking pictures, road tripping, hosting radio shows, music, collections (models, HO scale train, legos), etc. Last month, I started writing more on my Route 66 story, as I noted here: Along with writing for C&G sometimes, I recently joined a friend's blog, Motor Gnomes, as a Staff Writer: http://www.motorgnomes.com/2011/03/introducing-staff-writer-cort-stevens/ This should be fun ... and a good way to encourage/foster/enliven me to write more often. My first entry is here: http://www.motorgnomes.com/2011/03/charging-forth/ As for my Route 66 story, I was a bit disheartened when, aft…
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My Synergy Green Camaro parked across the street. Shots of Wayne Carini, see my Camaro in the background? Wayne has a show on HD Theater, called Chasing Classic Cars ... Wayne stopped talking to this guy so I could take his pic, that was nice of him, we had a nice conversation after. So there you have it, just a little piece of our day ...
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Anyone else have thoughts of changing up the automotive family? For a while, I've wanted to add the following vehicles to my car family: 1975 Caprice Classic convertible 1977 Caprice Classic sedan 1978 Caprice Classic coupe 1989 Caprice Classic 9C1 1987 Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe But, now ... the only vehicle I want to add to my family is a 1989 Caprice Classic (sedan or 9C1), to be the "summer" daily driver to my "winter warrior" 1979 Caprice Classic sedan. Along with that, I've decided that, if the "right" '1989 CC (good shape, FI, cruise control, A/C, power, road trip worthy, etc.) comes along, I'll probably sell my 1972 MC. Why? Because my '72 MC is the only "…
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* Instead of just listing all vehicles you've had, make two lists: vehicles owned as "daily drivers" vs vehicles owned for "fun" My lists... ...DAILY DRIVERS (6) 1979 Monte Carlo Landau (October 1992 - December 1993) (January 1997 - September 1997) (June 2003 - July 2003) 1988 Monte Carlo LS (December 1993 - January 1997) 97 "malibu" (September 1997 - October 1999) 00 "monte carlo" LS (October 1999 - June 2003) 1987 Monte Carlo LS (July 2003 - November 2009) 1979 Caprice Classic (November 2009 - present) [1989 Caprice Classic OR 2011 Dodge Charger (??)] ...FUN (5) 1979 Monte Carlo Landau (September 1997 - present) 1976 Monte Carlo Landau (Decemb…
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I have recently decided to be fishi-terian along with just eating veggies, so I cannot stop but think of seafood and ways to make it taste GOOD! Which fish would you like to eat if seafood was the only option available? Mine: Calamari Salmon Grouper Promfet
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In case you weren't aware, there will be a new player on the streets this summer in the on-highway and vocational truck markets: Caterpillar has decided to partner with Navistar International to offer two on-highway trucks, the CT610 and CT630 (basically rebadged Intertnational tucks) and for the vocational market (construction, garbage/refuse, mixers, logging, etc) there will be the CAT-designed CT660 class 8 truck: CT610: based on the International DuraStar: CT630: based on the International ProStar: CT660 based on the International PayStar: These were introduced at the Conexpo-Con/Agg construction industry conference in Las Vegas back in March. The tr…
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Biggest Car Flops of the past 15 years - C&G Edition That yahoo article posted earlier was so bad, I felt that we should close the thread and show them how it's done. So have at it C&Gers, submit your nominations for the biggest car flops of the past 15 years.
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EXCITEMENT!
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Hey guys, So I've decided that the northeast, and especially the NYC area, is just getting too pricey for my tastes. I've been feeling that way for a while but couldn't really think of where I might consider relocating to since everyone I know lives in this area and I’m not keen on the idea of moving somewhere on my own just for a change of pace. My family situation has finally given me another direction to consider. My parents and my brother and his family (wife and 3 kids) are relocating to Charlottesville VA. They have lived together for the last seven years to their mutual advantage since my dad has MS and he and my mom need help around the house while my brothe…
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