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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Caveat Emptor...another repro body tag?
« on: July 23, 2021, 11:42:11 PM »Ready! Fire! Aim!
Yea, sadly in that order. Pretty witty.
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Yea, sadly in that order. Pretty witty.
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Originality / Re: 68 rs lower bodysill paint
« on: July 03, 2021, 05:51:53 AM »
When I view the first picture over half the photo is solid blue from the bottom up. Bottom picture is fine.
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General Discussion / Re: JohnZ --
« on: June 24, 2021, 06:13:52 AM »
Really sad to hear this news. Never met or personally knew him but, I sure have used the endless info that he has provided to all of us. And that took time from his family to do so. I pray for his family and close friends. We are all going to miss him, but rightfully, his legacy will live on for many many years ahead. GOD Speed John.
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General Discussion / Re: Maybe the recent news on Inflation is real? $170K+ for Z/28's??
« on: June 02, 2021, 12:45:05 AM »Austin hit the nail on the head... The government cannot print dump truck loads of $$$$$, pass it out to everyone for nothing (making them NOT want to work), without it making the $ we've already earned over the years worth nothing! Welcome to socialism 101... Venuzuelan inflation.. and the beginning of the END...
Sounds about right.
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Garage Talk / Re: Cougar or Firebird
« on: May 28, 2021, 06:10:17 PM »
I like the TA personally. John, I'm one who wasn't offended. I was born a Baby, turned into a Boy and Grew into a Man.
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Garage Talk / Re: More Fun 2
« on: May 13, 2021, 02:44:41 AM »
Chevelle SS in my opinion. Son just walked in, he agrees.
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General Discussion / Re: Excellent article by Jay Leno
« on: March 06, 2021, 02:12:18 AM »
Appreciate the story. The blind man and his accomplishments weren't seen by selfish self absorbed, self blinded people like so many have become over recent years. Reach them a selfie stick and they will be fine wrapped up in all their splendid self induced glory. They make my tailpipe want to throw up. Shame on all of them. I haven't met Leno but have always felt a kindred spirit towards him through the persona that I get from him. Have heard many speak of him in high regards and respect. Not a poser. A gearhead. Love watching Leno's garage.
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Garage Talk / Re: Is this the end of GM?
« on: March 05, 2021, 03:47:04 AM »I've always wondered about the availability of Lithium and other resources to make all these batteries, solar panels, windmills etc. that will be needed, and then the eventual disposal or recycling of them. Hopefully someone is looking that far down the road.
It will probably be smoke and mirrors mindset. Or hide and seek type of mentality. The components and manufacturing are toxic to the environment, and then there's the disposal (melted, burnt, buried). Like mentioned earlier, I am in no way any type of expert on this matter, but most of all reading and research that I have done leads me to the conclusion that it will in most part lead to more harm than is suggested by some. And then there is the aspect that if we go that route and lithium , cobalt and such reach a near non existent level then only the wealthy will have access to the only form of auto travel offered. Supply and demand has always been the driving force behind it all. MONEY!
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Garage Talk / Re: Is this the end of GM?
« on: February 20, 2021, 10:44:07 AM »
If that is what they want to do and since their cars are going to be built in China, well then maybe, we either buy from a company still in the US, or buy a foreign car built other than from one who bailed on the USA. Simply, don't support them with purchases. Let'em sell them to the Chinese. Let their new liabilities be of their own making. I feel sorry for the younger generation with what seems be be lurking ahead. Use to be the older guys would make comments about wishing they could be in that young fellows shoes now. Well, I'm older now and I don't hear that comment anymore. Not in this day and age. Wonder why?
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Garage Talk / Re: Is this the end of GM?
« on: February 18, 2021, 10:52:17 AM »
This is all about saving the environment, right?: Well, actually GM, but this is part of the equation also. if you read about the mining exploits/methods/effects and then the construction of lithium/cobalt etc. batteries, they are actually pretty detrimental to the environment from the start and during production. Not only that, but where are all these discarded batteries going to end up when their usage life is over? Incinerated and hope that they catch the harmful deposits before getting into our atmosphere or buried and hope they don't cause water/soil poisoning. I'm not saying read one article with the bias of one writer, but several research articles to actually get an idea about the pros and cons. And I agree, our grid system can't handle the load especially at higher demand times. We know how many cars are already lined up at the gas pumps. Imagine the hours waiting in line for a single charge while out traveling, even at one of the current so called fast chargers. Traffic would be at a stand still. We will be actually purchasing batteries with a auto body and interior thrown in for good measure. It will be a world of disposable auto's. If the battery goes bad, it will be cheaper and probably smarter to just buy a new battery with another auto thrown in again, instead of replacement. I can see it now at the used car lot. "Car never used as a welder power supply". I do not proclaim to be in any way an expert concerning this matter, but this is the concensus that all the articles that I have read have lead me to at this current time. And Ford has also announced that by 2035 they would be all electric. Stellantis, the parent company of Dodge is also making plans leaning toward electric and phasing out the combustion engine, but I didn't see any dates mentioned.
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General Discussion / Re: Blue Monkey Performance Engines?
« on: January 31, 2021, 05:32:55 AM »
I've never heard of them personally, but that doesn't mean that others haven't. I don't believe I've heard of them being mentioned in any post on here and I read a lot more than I post. It seems most folks seem to go to engine builders that they personally know or use blueprint crate engines and the GM crate engines, unless they personally build them.
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Garage Talk / Re: Muscle Car Museum Closing
« on: January 20, 2021, 10:33:46 PM »Some of the cars appear to be (made) cars. Correct me if I am wrong but I don,t think they made 67 SS El Caminos, even though I would like to have one.
Kelley, you are correct. 1968 was the first year and they were dropped during the 1975 production year.
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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Caveat Emptor...block stamp
« on: January 01, 2021, 03:56:30 AM »
Everything I have read over the years states just what you guys have stated. They are evidently of the mind group that if you say/print it enough, then it becomes truth/fact. Their favorite book to read growing up was probably "The Boy Who Cried Wolf".
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General Discussion / Re: Buying advice
« on: December 21, 2020, 07:40:45 AM »My advise: Have an expert look at ANY potential car your are interested in. In this day and age, you have to be careful. Fakes, re-bodies, and just plain 'ol scammers now a days. Im not trying to sound negative, its your hard earned money and you don't want to get taken advantage of. That said, there are wonderful guys on here who can direct you, and give excellent advise. Good luck!
I agree. Best to take the time and find someone that can actually evaluate the car. Even if it cost you a few $$ to have it inspected, it could save you a bunch of $$$$$$$$ of unknown issues that may possibly be lurking. Like mentioned prior, not trying to come off being negative toward your finding a good car. Now, with all that said, you mention (puking noises). If it is coming from under the hood, it could be a simple valve adjustment (not a big deal), or it could be a rod knocking (big deal). Is it only the exhaust? A water pump? Like mentioned by James in the above comment. You need to have someone check all those claimed RPO codes to see if it is what they claim. It could be. And it could be, Not! Don't buy on a whim. Get it inspected if you are truly interested. And if at all possible be there when it's done and ask for any and all paperwork pertaining to the car prior to shelling out any form of cash. Even receipts. Hope you find the right car. Good luck.