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AMEN..... *sighs* Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS = https://www.facebook.com/OldCarsStrongHearts "We never stop to think what we consume" __ Bellamy Brothers __ 'Kids Of The Baby Boom'

nada Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS = https://www.facebook.com/OldCarsStrongHearts "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?'

Mostly to the MC, some would argue, given how many styling cues the Charger SE & Cordoba took from the MC in particular. Interesting, though, a few years later, the Cordoba/Mirada took on more Thunderbird-like styling cues. Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS = https://www.facebook.com/OldCarsStrongHearts "Pictures come alive" __ Irene Cara __ 'What A Feeling'

*nods* Thank you, Roger & dfelt! Much appreciated! Hmmm....curio cabinet. That sounds like an interesting display solution. That's cool that you have so many of them, Roger, with history (aunt's) to add to it all. Any pics of your displays, by chance? Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS = https://www.facebook.com/OldCarsStrongHearts "Ever been to Texas?" __ Conway Twitty __ 'Saturday Night Special'

* These are older pics of my collection ... including an image of my HO scale train table when it was up'n'runnin': http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/collection/collection.html Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS = https://www.facebook.com/OldCarsStrongHearts "When you're surrounded by friends, they say the fun never ends" __ Glen Campbell __ 'Country Boy'

Thank you, dave!!!! And, which name at the bottom? * A recent OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS entry (cool sets of HotWheels "film" cars) that may be of interest here.... https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=568357566517725&set=a.513625531990929.114695.512827055404110&type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-prn1%2F60636_568357566517725_780543081_n.jpg&size=605%2C357 Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort * roadsNwheels + CapriceClassicForum = http://rdwhl-capriceclassic.proboards.com/ * "I want a 2-tone Chevrolet" __ BJ Thomas __ '2-Car Garage'

Good news: You love potatoes & hope to get to know your father/distance 3rd uncle better in the future. Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS = https://www.facebook.com/OldCarsStrongHearts "I just turned around & there's nobody there" __ Heart __ 'Stranded'

*sighs* Can't say I'm qualified for any of those jobs listed.....dangit. Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS = https://www.facebook.com/OldCarsStrongHearts "The world rolls by a million miles away" __ James Taylor __ 'Our Town'

Hmmm....maybe it's just the area, then? Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS = https://www.facebook.com/OldCarsStrongHearts "So many things, they come and go" __ Cher __ 'I Found Someone'

weird combo Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS = https://www.facebook.com/OldCarsStrongHearts "What kind of love keeps breaking a heart?" __ Brooks & Dunn __ 'Long Goodbye'

"Do you see what I see?" __ One Republic __ 'Stop & Stare' The recent warmer temps & sunshine, along with seeing many older vehicles out'n'about while I'm driving my "winter" 1979 Caprice Classic, have me itchin' to drive my "summer" 1989 Caprice Classic, for which I need energy to detail it. I'll probably re-instate complete insurance on it soon. With no job prospects or disability (recently received a rejection letter, but will appeal), I'll probably leave my '79 & '81 MCs in storage this season, in an attempt to try to keep them. MEANTIME, I've been "playing around" with some of my scale model cars.... Last year, I bought 2 large display cases to showcase more of my collection. When I put cars in them, however, I was disappointed at the "wasted space" created by the rather tall top/cover. It didn't bother me enough to do anything about it, though, at the time. BUT ... with the recent addition of dealer promo models & the desire to display a few more of my small scale cars, the "wasted space" became a bit of an aggravator. So, using plexiglass that Dad & Mom had, a family friend cut 2 pieces to add a "layer" to each case. Trying to figure out how to support the new level, I happened to walk past a can of Tinker Toys ... & bam, found my "posts"! I secured the Tinker Toys to the plexiglass & the bottom of the case with tape. While the Tinker Toys take up a bit too much space (to my liking) on the lower level, it's better to virtually double my "display space" instead of buying a 3rd case ... for now. My dealer models all together! BACK ROW, L-R: 1992 Ford F-150 1966 Buick Riviera 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass 1980 Monza 1978 MC 1979 MC (already had) 1980 MC (already had) 1975 Dodge Monaco/Road Runner FRONT ROW, L-R: 1979 El Camino 1975 Caprice Classic Newly 2-tiered Display Case (showcasing some of my multiple makes) TOP TIER 1992 Ford F-150 dealer promo 1975 Dodge Monaco/Road Runner dealer promo newer Ford Mustang (bed of dealer promo pickup) old Ford police car (to the left of & behind the pickup) Ford Maverick camper (w/United States map on it) Ford Thunderbird 4 Dodge Chargers (including the 1999 concept) VW Dodge police car BOTTOM TIER 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille dealer promo 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass dealer promo 1966 Buick Riviera dealer promo Oldmobile Delta 88 Cadillac sedan Buick Regal sedan Pontiac Firebird + 2 cars not seen in photo, an early 1970s Oldsmobile Cutlass on the left & a 2005ish Pontiac GTO on the right Newly 2-tiered Display Case (part of my new "Monte Carlo" family) TOP TIER 1st gens ... 1 Hot Wheels 1970 MC & 1 each of the Johnny Lighting 1970, 1971 & 1972 MCs 2nd gens ... 1977 model kit & several "Stocker" Hot Wheels model variations 1999 concept for the 2000-7 versions MC nameplate various MC emblems Union 76 ball (commemorating "my" '76 MC my parents owned) BOTTOM TIER 3rd gens ... 1978, 1979 & 1980 MC dealer promos 4th gens ... notchback #3 Wrangler NASCAR & Hot Wheels stock SS on the left, a variation of the stock SS in front, & Aerocoupe #3 Wrangler NASCAR & Johnny Lightning stock Aerocoupe on the right card for the 4th gen MC Sport Coupe model MC "money" dash plaque from a MC Nationals Display Shelves, wall, ROUGH draft! These 2 shelves are part of a wall-hanging shelving unit. TOP SHELF More of my MC collection BOTTOM SHELF All sorts of makes & models Display Case, wall-mounted, ROUGH draft! 6th TOP SHELF, L-R Chevettes Citation Corvette Corvair Bel Airs 5th SHELF Impalas 4th SHELF, L-R Camaros Corvettes Caprice Classics (1975 promo model & smaller 1979 sedan) 3rd SHELF, L-R Blazers Suburbans El Caminos (including 1979 dealer promo) pick-ups 2nd SHELF More MCs! 1st SHELF, L-R El Caminos 1980 Monza dealer promo Malibus Impalas Camaro Corvette Chevelles Display Shelf, dresser, ROUGH draft! Slightly re-configured this, too, which showcases more of my MCs! Here is how my wall-mounted Display Case area looked a few years ago: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/collection/DSC07617r8_jpg.html Of course, my nephew knows NOT to play with Uncle Cort's "special display" cars; besides, he has his own (some of which I bought him; some of which were/are mine). I took this pic of Nephew James & Niece Jennalyn: Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS = https://www.facebook.com/OldCarsStrongHearts "Why can't this be real?" __ Restless Heart __ 'Fast Movin' Train'

Hmmmm.....I wouldn't mind a move to Arizona, but something tells me I wouldn't have the degree, background or skills they require..... Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I hope I'm a little bit stronger" __ KT Oslin __ 'Come Next Monday'

Good luck, Roger! Any one of those look like good candidates for you..... Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I want to see the world before I die" __ Dan Seals __ 'Big Wheels In The Moonlight'

Aye ... very sorry, Dart ... that is frustrating. (Anyone else remember the childhood book "Fortunately, Unfortunately"?) Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Just an everyday distraction" __ Ronnie Milsap __ 'Button Off My Shirt'

Seeing that you posted this on April 1, I would've thought you were making an April Fool's joke. HOWEVER ... now that you mention it, I've noticed this, too. Oh, I see a few here'n'there every so often, but ... not as much as I used to just a few short years ago. Hmmmm..... Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I've had enough" __ REO Speedwagon __ 'Time For Me To Fly'

scars (I have plenty of them from heart surgery ... irony rocks!) Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Heaven knows how long it's been since I felt so out of place" __ Garth Brooks __ 'Learning To Live Again'

"I see the way out & I'm gonna take it" __ Carrie Underwood __ 'Wasted' I hate stress, sleeplessness & cancer. I dislike gloominess, loneliness & disloyalty. I like dogs, "me" time & bonfires. I love driving/road trips, music & conversations. "...If, at the end, according to our abilities, we have done something to make others a little happier, & something to make ourselves a little happier, that is about the best we can do. To make others less happy is a crime." Since 12/19/2012, I've tried to make others a little happier, as well as myself, with my OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS facebook page. If you're on facebook & haven't yet, why not check it out, scroll through the posts since I launched it, & (if so inclined) "like" it? https://www.facebook.com/OldCarsStrongHearts 3 quotes about it: Cody F = "Such a refreshing change away from the random facebook universe, where you know what the general topic will be, it will be a positive experience, you will learn something, it really is what I’d call a 'destination' page." Bill & Ro = "What I love about this page is it brings back so many memories that might otherwise be forgotten, the old songs, car photos, movies...kind of makes everything come full circle." Jon = "Eye candy for any gear head or just a trip back in time!" IN OTHER NEWS.... It's always more official when your bio is listed; scroll to the bottom to see mine: http://www.autosavant.com/about/ Since 02/01/2013, I've been Autosavant's Social Media Manager. After a 2-month trial run, I agreed to make it official 03/31/2013. Their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/autosavant Now, if only I could get a "day job"; disability was denied (will appeal). The local radio station posted its Account Executive position again, this time indicating that sales experience was a "plus" (not required). So, I re-applied. BUT, despite my connections, outgoing personality, willingness to visit businesses in person & enthusiasm for noted radio station, so far no dice b/c I don't have professional sales experience.... Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort * roadsNwheels + CapriceClassicForum = http://rdwhl-capriceclassic.proboards.com/ "Time starts to pass; before you know it you're frozen" __ Leona Lewis __ 'Keep Bleeding'

Thank you, Lamar! Congrats on passing those exams ... good luck with your dissertation! Thank you, dfelt ... much appreciated! Wondered if anyone would remember me; it's been 2 months since I've visited! As for that positive flow, not so sure that's in the cards anymore.... "The sun is blindin'" __ Pink __ 'Sober' Life has no pause button & regret is built upon untaken chances ... partly why I started my OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS facebook page. What momentarily takes away the sting of consequences for choices made & broken promises, commitments, loyalty? A 4-month-old grinning big for you &/or a 4-year-old burying you in stuffed animals! I took this pic of my Nephew & Niece earlier this month: At the end of February, I served as a juror in Kane (IL) County. I had fun; it was cool to finally be IN a trial, vs. being called & dismissed twice before. The "Trial By Jury" video we saw the 1st day was ssssooo 1980s, complete with narrator Floyd Brown (original voice of the Victory Auto Wreckers commercial). Since the end of January, I've managed Autosavant's facebook page on a trial-run basis: https://www.facebook.com/autosavant They want me to stay past March 31; I haven't decided yet. The site's focus is newer cars: http://www.autosavant.com/ I enjoyed this parody, done by Kevin Gordon for a series he films for Autosavant: Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics *** 3rd GEN MC (1978,1979,1980) FORUM > http://thirdgenmontes.proboards.com/ * roadsNwheels + CapriceClassicForum = http://rdwhl-capriceclassic.proboards.com/ "Everybody I meet seems to have their one & only" __ BJ Thomas __ 'The Whole World's In Love When You're Lonely'

Sophomores Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I think I'd like to watch it burn" __ Wallflowers __ 'One Headlight'

"You know J.R. is making deals" __ Hank Williams Jr __ 'This Ain't Dallas' ~2 months ago, I was ~110 pounds b/c of not eating or sleeping. Still not sleeping, but starting to eat. With that, I've had a bit more energy (& 'fight') to start working on some projects & found this note written by a friend ~9 years ago: "My friend, if I could give you one gift, I would give you the ability to see yourself as others see you. Then you would realize what a truly special person you are." Made me smile, but my hunch is most of us can't see ourselves the way others seem to.... "Tough times" make that harder. While family & friends are discussing engagements, kids, pets, classic car season, gatherings & events, home & car purchases, adventures, opportunities, etc., I'm watching my "glass floor" shatter.... Fun times ... NOT! On the plus side, part of my new-found energy is my facebook page ... OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS. A friend wrote this about it: "Kinda feels like hangin' out at Al's Diner from Happy Days. Music, cars; I guess that makes you Fonzie!" People keep asking what they can do to help; well, something easy & no-cost for those on facebook ... "like" the page & have fun with it! https://www.facebook.com/OldCarsStrongHearts Nephew & Niece are doing just fine. Nephew told his Mom (my sister) recently, "I hope I get to see Uncle Cort today!" Niece is almost 4 months old ... ALREADY! So, how about you? Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | soon only?: '81mc & '79 CC CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I just can't anymore this life of solitude" __ Saliva __ 'Always'

*** Since I need to focus on something that will make me happy, I'll be spending most of my time on my facebook page, OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS. Please feel welcomed to visit with me there: https://www.facebook.com/OldCarsStrongHearts Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort * roadsNwheels + CapriceClassicForum = http://rdwhl-capriceclassic.proboards.com/ * "It's so lonely being stranded with a dream you can't let go" __ Deborah Allen __ 'I Hurt For You'

*beams* THANK YOU, all!!!! Oh, nice!!!! Have any pics of it, by chance? I think you need another one ... just sayin'. You are welcome! Sounds like a fun car in college. Any pics of it, by chance? I will try to keep ya'll updated as much as possible. Given how things are for me right now, I doubt I'll be visiting much ... just too much right now....sorry. The '79 MC originally had a 267 V8; it now sports a 350 V8 (since 1996). The '81 MC has the original 3.8 V6. I sure hope it is! In the ad, the guy had "dog dish" hubcaps on it. But, when my friend and I went to see it, it had the "police" hubcaps w/"CAPRICE" on them. I didn't like those. Surprisingly to me, a friend (who almost bought one of my 3 MCs in July) sent me the 4 wire wheels. I am going to need some parts for both ... gas tank ('89 CC) & front links/joints (both) & exhaust ('79 CC) ... if anyone knows a "best place" to go..... Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "There's a freeway runnin' through the yard" __ Tom Petty __ 'Free Fallin''

LOL! Yeah, I LOVE being an uncle ... not that you could tell, right? THANK YOU, all!!!!! Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "The sun is on my side and takes me for a ride" __ Natasha Bedingfield __ 'Pocket Full Of Sunshine'

deville Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort * roadsNwheels + CapriceClassicForum = http://rdwhl-capriceclassic.proboards.com/ * "This might not be good" __ Chris Cagle __ 'What Kind Of Gone?'

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