GMTruckGuy74

Cool purchase! I've alwas loved the Fiero. Of course, BV will be drooling soon in this thread!

I found this one to be very funny!!!

Hey now, watch it! Not all are teachers, some are doctors, business owners, and college guys.The show is Dateline NBC and is usually aired at 10:00 PM on Wednesday nights with Chris Hanson as the reporter. The last prime-time airing was based in Ocean County, NJ. I watched it to see if I knew anyone on there Even though this last 2-part episode was based in NJ, guys came from as far as the New England area and Pittsburgh to meet either a 12-14 year old girl OR boy for sex. Pretty sick people if you ask me. Imagine going back home and telling your family/friends that not only were you arrested for trying to have underage sex, but you'll be broadcasted on national TV?!?! Talk about flushing your life away...

Apparently, you don't watch either the Jerry Springer or Maury Povich shows My 13 y-o has been watching that garbage all summer and there are many teenager girls that "give-it-up" for food and/or clothes!!! What they don't get at home, they will seek elsewhere.

Sadly, the DONK car culture is hitting trucks; see my attachement for proof. The truck is a 2wd model - I verified this by looking into the cab to see if it had a floor 4wd shifter <none> and the lack of lockable hubs on the front axle.

Those wheels are from the GMC Acadia (the 18" standard rim). The hatch design is very similar to the Enclaves (the shape of the rear glass). I agree with others, that it simply seems to be a melding of the Acadia/OUTLOOK/Enclave with Chevy styling cues. I guess we'll see the official version at one of the upcoming auto shows?

I was able to snag a 2008 Buick Lucerne brochure at a dealership that had a car show on Sunday. But generally you'll see the new model year cars/trucks before you see the brochures. And some dealerships I've used to visit for brochures are holding back. Instead of leaving them out for people to grab, they now keep them in offices or closets that only sales staff have access to. I guess this is one way to cutback on expenses... but it sucks!

Here is a Universal Studios: Hollywood link to check out, if you're interested: http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/bttf/

Well, what about the ride did you think "sucked"? I'm a big fan of the movies, and liked the concept and architecture behind the ride, but for what it was worth, the ride was too bumpy/rough and no way in hell could 8 people fit in there comfortably (I'm only 5'9", but I avoided the back seat due to how uncomfortable it was (and if I was sitting on either end, my shoulder would be hit when the doors were closed!). The last time I was on "BTTF - The Ride" in Universal Studios: Orlando was in 2003; I went on the one in Universal Studios: Hollywood last March <2006>. I commented to the people I was with that the ride needed an overhaul and a new timeline; the ride continued with BTTF Part 2's theme of going into the future... "2015"... and that "2015" wasn't that far off into the future anymore... but I would have never thought the ride would close and be replaced. But I guess the lore of the BTTF movies has been lost to the new generation of kids and a more current ride will do better. I will never forget seeing the Orlando ride's big countdown clock to opening back in November of 1990 (ride opened in February, 1991), my first time on it in 1993, subsequent rides in 1996 and 2003 and in Hollywood's version (opened in 1993) in 1997 and 2006. Not my favorite ride, but it ranked up there for my love of the BTTF trilogy.

Hey, that is almost the interior of my AURA XE!!!

Can't wait to see them. Any indication that the Chevy is a slightly rebadged Acadia/OUTLOOK?

I just learned yesterday that the "Back to the Future - The Ride" has closed and is in the process of being demolished in Universal Studios Orlando.... and that the one in Universal Studios Los Angeles is set to close for good in 20 days (September 3). So if you're in CA, a fan of this ride, and want one last chance to ride it, do so before it closes for good on September 3. And just fyi... the ride that will be built on the BTTF's site in both parks will be a Simpson's ride. I sad and happy at the same time.

Congrats on the sale and moving forward with your plans, even if it is a sad moment in your life. That GTO was a real beauty (even if I didn't get a ride in it!). After the C&G gathering, I began to think more about the GTOs. I really like them and thought the 2006 models had the right balance of style and performance. I started looking at used '06 ones on various online websites, and today even checked out GMBuyPower.com to see if there were any remaining '06s on the lots (which I found 13). It would mean having to give up the SKY, so I'm not ready to do that quite yet. Plus I'm curious to see what new things GM has coming out soon (maybe the G8 will replace the AURA lease in Nov '09?) that will qwell the desire to get a 2-door GTO (family issues). Plus I still would love a '55-'56-'57 GMC pickup (not likely anytime soon), and the wife and homeowners association won't allow too many cars on the property. So I won't be hasty and make quick descisions without really thinking things through. Anyway, you know where you want to be and your on your way to reaching those goals. Best of luck to you on your journey!

Just found this one this past weekend; couldn't pass on it! The color is corral (pinkish) over white, although the pics make it look more redish over white. The funny thing is that it's not even listed on the back of teh card with the rest of the cars in the series.

Before we pop the champagne, let's see how many other loyal GM owners get this same treatment in their time of need. It's great that Walt got what he deserved, but if he's the only case, then what good is all this celebrating? Walt, if possible, please share this view with anyone you speak to from GM. This level of service is what all GM owners should receive without jumping, diving and hopping through hoops. I know at the Wilmington factory tour, engineers were coming out to fix SKY and Solstice owners problems... but does that mean in another month or two I can drive back to the plant and get the same service as what was offered on May 19th? Probably not. So one show of effort is not good enough; any genuine owner's problem(s) should be handled correctly the first time. If that means GM puts engineers in all of their dealerships, so be it! Congrats Walt and I'll keep my fingers crossed that your problems are solved through the remaining months of your lease.

Fine, I'd be happy with a factory standard $0 deductible, 60 month/75,000 mile BTB warranty (that covers 15,000 miles per year for 5 years). If I want more coverage, then I'd be willing to pay for the extra beyond the 60/75,000 coverage. This coverage, standard on every GM vehicle (commercial/fleet could be slightly different, if needed) would really make GM stand out and show they stand behind their product for 5 years.

While the limited powertrain warranty is nice, I'd much rather have a comprehensive Bumper-To-Bumper warratny for 5 years (or even longer!) or 100,000 miles. I worry about the computers, power window motors, hvac systems, plastic pieces used on a daily basis, etc. more than the powertrain. It would be nice to know that if I owned a vehicle, it was "protected" for the amount of time I'm making payments WITHOUT adding an extra cost extended warranty.

Information: http://www.geocities.com/conceptcarcentralusa/sagebrush.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I just found this concept online today. I have never seen it in person, unfortuantely. Apparently this made the rounds on the 1991 auto show circuit to highlight the soon-to-be-release/all-new 1992 GMC Yukon 2-door. This isn't in any of the GMC books I have, and I find that disappointing. Has anyone here ever seen this truck before? This and the 1991 GMC Rio Grande concept/showtruck were shown together and shared development and parts.

It's too bad Sixty8 that you couldn't add this car to your post of production Caddy full-size coupes:

Well no, that would be just wrong. The SKY will stay exactly how it is. But my 74 year-old mother-in-law does have a '95 Mercury Cougar. Unfortunately, the rooflines of that car wouldn't look right with the '49 kit. Too bad she didn't opt for the T-bird instead back them.

Since you're leaning forward, I can't tell who was helping you "wiggle the shifter" to get it started!!! (oh God, that was a good joke I made there - probably the only one, since Drew & Brian were pretty much on the ball with all the rest of the jokes) As of right now, the next C&G gathering will be June, 2008 in Carlisle, PA for the All-GM Nationals show. Start planning your trip out there now! No excuses will be accepted from anyone claiming they wished they were there last Saturday

Congrats on the Aurora purchase! Please post pictures and more details about the car ASAP.

Umm, let's not! The word barn is a perfect fit.

Fly, very good summary of your trip and the 18 pic collage ( :AH-HA_wink: ) was a nice touch!!!! However, you should have told that fat-ass that was blocking the SKY as you took the picture to move (I understand he was good at getting in the way of Oldsmoboi's pics too). Definitely can't wait for your return trip to this area again. Camino reminded me before I headed home that we agreed to arrange a C&G gathering at next year's All-GM Nationals show in Carlisle (June 2008). Maybe the LeSabre will be ready by then for another 1,000+ mile roadtrip??? And I would like to thank Camino for having us all over to his place and giving us a great tour of the area (the deer on your mom's road was a nice touch). I should have taken more pictures of my own, but I was too busy talking (aka running my mouth), drooling over Ocn's Sierra, and getting in the way of everybody else's picture taking. Camino's barn is simply amazing and I cannot get it out of my head. It is one of the best things to see in the area.

I may be alone here, but I like this one!