Oracle of Delphi

Denile is a river in Egypt! Some of you need to step out of denile, I'm a late Boomer or late X'er. I was born in 69, I always loved that number, and proud to say so. My Pontiac Custom-S and I, are the same age.

Of the 75 I do believe 73 were scrapped, I think one was given to Jim Perkins and the other went to some GM storage historical wharehouse in Michigan. The rest were lined up on the East side of the Wilmington plant, what parts could be used in production of the L car were scavenged off these vehicles. What was left was sold for scrap and melted down under our supervision. I thought that was very sad, it would have been nice to keep one car at the plant since we did build them here. These 75 cars were like my kids, it was the 1st big GM project I worked on. I saw them all the time. What killed this car, was with the roof cut off it vibrated and flexed to much to pass Federal regulations. Chevy was unwilling to put the money into the program to fix the vibration/flex issues.

Now I don't have talent for this kind of stuff, but my beagle Flea Bag, has asked me to submit 1 pawling that she pawed. Since Flea Bag's uncle is a Mexican Chihuahua (he's legal and has papers to prove it), she thought this would be her one chance to excel. Now I know she doesn't have Blackviper's talent but for a beagle she is the Blackviper of the dog world. Please notice the blacked out Beagle Ear window! :rotflmao: Gentleman I submit for your approval, my dog Flea Bag's PAWLING!

I have worked on one Indy Pace car in my lifetime, that was the 1990 Indy 500. Here are some pics of that car and some replicas that GM sold to the public at that time. Jim Perkins Head of Chevrolet at that time. Regular Indy 500 Pace Cars Sold to the public. The 1990 Indy Beretta Pace Car is truly unique. Only 75 of these cars were ever produced...one paced race, and two were on pit row during the Indy 500. The Beretta convertables were built by and converted by Cars & Concepts. These cars were actually Beretta GT's, which had been throughly modified. The roof was cut, the chasis modified, and the tops were powered and had real glass with a window defogger. The cars were fitted with modified 206-cid ohv V-6 (3.4L V-6) engines which yielded 225 (SAE net) horspower. The Indy Pace car (according to Chevrolet) could do 0-60 in 5.8 seconds; a 1/4 mile in 13.8 seconds@105mph. Hydramatic 4T60-E transmissions were also added. Chevrolet invested an enormous amount of money into the berettaindy program. Unfortunanlty, the Indy convertible didn't meet the standards that GM had set forth. For example, the fiberglass three piece boot made the car a little difficult to handle. The company flew a technician in to refit the front and rear suspension with many new components before race day. Contrary to common belief, 7500 pace car replicas were produced in order to celebrate the Beretta's Indy 500 appearence. Pace Car Specifications Overview: Convertible conversion by Cars & Concepts, Inc. 3.4 V6 245 horsepower @ 6800 rpms 220 pound-feet torque @ 4500 rpms High-torque capacity electronic 4-speed automatic transmission 3.43:1 rear axle Weight-to-power ratio: 18.3lbs/hp 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds 1/4 mile in 13.8 seconds @ 105 mph Engine Details: Chevrolet 60 degree aluminum engine block Strengthened cast iron crankshaft Melling oil pump Windage tray added to oil pan Erson solid tappet camshaft Isky solid lifter Isky 110-lb valve springs Modified Crane roller rocker arms Custom rocker studs Modified production cylinder heads with ported/polished ports Aluminum cast pistons Modified production intake manifold Custom intake plenum Production Corvette L98 V8 throttle body Custom stainless steel fuel rails High-flow fuel injectors from Buick turbocharged 3.8 V6 Custom tubular headers Suspension: Beretta GTZ anti-roll bars front and rear Beretta GTZ springs and struts/shocks front and rear Modified Corvette front and Lumina rear brakes integrated into Beretta GTZ brake system with metallic brake pads.

I have never bought any wildfire, how much does it cost?

Gen X!

More likely the heat from the gas pump prices.

Why can't you select the silent generation, is it because they are all dead? Maybe that's why they are silent.

You mean your mum, right?

Not to mention if you get hit from behind it won't matter that your kid is in a car seat or not, there is not much protection if you get hit from behind. I do hope you mean hood stripes, I don't know many people in Springfield, MO, that call them Bonnet Stripes. UK yes, Springfield, MO, No. :rotflmao:

I think he means Lithium Ion! :rotflmao:

Some Pics! http://www.tocmp.com/brochures/GMTrucks/19...78page1_jpg.htm http://www.tocmp.com/brochures/GMTrucks/19...78page2_jpg.htm I still wish GM used these seatbelts! http://www.tocmp.com/brochures/GMTrucks/19...78page3_jpg.htm These window & doorlock buttons look so 70's and 80's. Look at the bottom, it's the old GMC Truck & Coach logo! http://www.tocmp.com/brochures/GMTrucks/19...78page4_jpg.htm http://www.tocmp.com/brochures/GMTrucks/19...79page2_jpg.htm

Who?

What site are you talking about?

Hmmmm, KAPPA you say?

I can only go by what you say, you really should pick your words more carefully!

That's a beard? :rotflmao:

Struggling computer company to shed 10 percent of its workforce. DALLAS - Dell Inc. said Thursday that earnings fell slightly in preliminary first-quarter results, and the computer maker planned to lay off more than 8,000 employees over the next year as part of an ongoing restructuring. Dell said it earned $759 million, or 34 cents per share, in the three months ended May 4. That compared with $762 million, or 33 cents per share, in the year-ago period. First-quarter sales rose nearly 1 percent from the year ago period to $14.6 billion. Analysts, on average, expected earnings of 26 cents per share on sales $13.95 billion, according to a poll by Thomson Financial. Dell shares climbed more than 5 percent after the results were released. In what has become a trend in recent quarters, Dell issued the financial results as a news release and didn't offer any follow-up conference calls with analysts or reporters. The company didn’t provide year-ago figures in its report. Round Rock-based Dell's earnings statements from the second, third and fourth quarters also remain preliminary and have yet to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission because of an ongoing federal accounting probe that found numerous errors, evidence of misconduct and financial control deficiencies. Thursday's report included a charge of $46 million, or 2 cents per share, for costs related to the investigation. Dell also hasn't filed its annual report for the fiscal year ended Feb. 2. Thomas W. Luce III, chairman of the Dell's internal audit committee, conceded that the investigation was taking longer than expected. “Although this process has taken us longer than we would have liked,” Luce explained, “it is important to commit the time and resources required to ensure a thorough and comprehensive review and resolution of all identified issues and the implementation of appropriate remedial measures.” Without offering a timetable, Dell spokesman David Frink said the probe was in its final phases. The layoffs, which represent 10 percent of Dell's global work force of 88,100 full time and part-time employees, come as Dell struggles to regain market share after Hewlett-Packard Co. ousted it from the top spot in worldwide computer shipments last year. In the first quarter, HP kept its lead over Dell with about 4 percent more shipments, according to tech research firms IDC and Gartner Inc. As part of an ongoing turnaround effort led by Michael Dell, the company has undergone an executive shake up and numerous other changes to improve customer service and reclaim market share. The company said it was reviewing costs across the board and that the job cuts would vary across geographic regions and customer segments to “reflect business considerations as well as local legal requirements.” “While reductions in head count are always difficult for a company, we know these actions are critical to our ability to deliver unprecedented value to our customers now and in the future,” Michael Dell said in a statement. A company of Dell's size is bound to shed jobs in order to cut costs, but the savings from any layoffs likely won't improve the company's finances until next year at the earliest, said Philip Durell, senior analyst at The Motley Fool. “It's certainly going to make Dell leaner,” he said. “This is just part of their review of their whole operation.” Dell didn't offer specific guidance but said the second quarter could be tougher due to a seasonal slowdown for the company and continued expenses related to the investigations. Earlier in May, Dell broke from its long-standing direct-to-customer business model with a plan to sell computers through Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, beginning June 10. Dell also recently began selling consumer systems pre-loaded with a version of Linux, an alternative to Microsoft Corp.'s Windows operating systems. Dell shares rose 69 cents to $26.91 Thursday, then climbed $1.44, or 5.4 percent, to $28.35 in extended trading. The shares have traded in a 52-week range of $18.95 to $27.89. Link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18967391/

Well I'm no Dr. Phil, but I've been around. If I were you I would just tell her how I feel. Then the ball is in her court. If it's meant to be, then it will happen, if not then it wont. Since you're a Christian, tell her how you feel and leave it in the Lord's hands. Isn't that what you believe deep down anyway?

Nipples

Hmmmm, what would Jesus do? JK! I need a few more facts, how old are all of you (you, her, her new BF). What attracts you to her? Has she ever said she liked you at all and if she did, did she mean it as a friend?

I prefer German bands, but then I'm fluent in German since I grew up there. Rammstein is one of my favorites of all time from Germany, I saw them in 2005 live since I happen to be in Italy when they were in Milan. Those that have me on MSN Messenger will see me listening to Rammstein alot. Translation for Bob! Rammstein in concerto a Milano il 24 Febbraio 2005 Edited: http://youtube.com/watch?v=doTBT46wMvA&amp...ted&search= http://youtube.com/watch?v=9_F9bQPt4yU&amp...ted&search= http://youtube.com/watch?v=1_JaPdqd5Aw&amp...ted&search= Here is a pic.

Vibrator

Sorry ocnblu youngins, just ain't my thang as they say!