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Quoted from crlush:I like the lines of that car, what does it have for an engine?
It's no speedster. It's a fuel injected 2 liter with about 115hp.
Quoted from hardware:The esprit V8 was my dream car back in the 90's. Beautiful car!
Ditto! (except I was wanting one around the late 70s! Shows my age I guess...)
Quoted from wtatumjr:Here are my 2 Brits - sold a little while ago
I always wanted a TR-6.... and never got one.... Classic British.
Quoted from pinmister:Man that car looks like a fun ride! The interior is very inviting, and makes you want to jump in those leather seats. I also really like the spoke wheels, and the exterior color. Very sharp car, thanks for sharing.
The chicks love it. 
Quoted from littlecammi:mystic paint '96 SVT Mustang Cobra (with 7 miles on odometer)
mineral grey '01 SVT Mustang Cobra (with 55 miles on odometer)
torch red '08 Shelby GT500 Mustang (with 9 miles on odometer)
inferno orange '13 Camaro ZL1 (with 8 miles on odometer)
I just would never be able to do it... Do you just go and look at them every now and again? 
Quoted from TheDrewster:My daily and pin-hauler is a 2013 Honda Fit Sport.
I'm always impressed that a pin can be carried in a Honda Fit.
And maybe the group can identify this car for me?!! I have wanted to know what it is for about 30 years.
On a cruise in the early 80s down in Jamaica and Cozumel. Took this pic of a car in Jamaica, supported by some of the upstanding young locals. (And a pic of me enjoying the Cozumel sun...) 
Quoted from Darcy:Ford Cortina, 1970 or 1971.
Yes!! I thought the Ford but the model stumped me. Great call!
Quoted from rotordave:In other exciting news, I put a car into my garage for the first time ever the other night
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Had to move how many pins and amps? 
Quoted from pinworthy:As I mentioned above I worked at a Mazda/Volvo as a young guy and as I was reading back through the thread I couldn't believe I missed commenting about your 1800 (which is beautiful btw) and that got me to reminiscing about the fun toys that came through the shop. I remember a guy having an 1800ES in the same color that had a full IPD suspension kit as well as some engine mods but the coolest thing was a custom power sliding sunroof. The headroom sucked but it was a killer look, I really wonder what ever happened to that car.
I'd love to have seen that! I'm only 5'10" and there is little more than a couple inches headroom for me. Where in the heck would a power sunroof go??! I LOVE the folks that have made them into custom convertibles though.
Quoted from dmbjunky:Very similar to a Festiva. My parents have a red Festiva. The previous owners made it look like some high schooler's car. Tinted windows, a spoiler, chrome 5 spoke wheels. They even replaced the Festiva name tag to say Ruby.
I had a '76 Ford Fiesta with v6. Fast car.
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Quoted from ramegoom:I was in high school when that car hit the dealers. My school parking lot consisted of many Mustangs (I had a 66 GT K car convertible), two or three hemi Chrysler products, a few Chevelle SS's, several Novas, one Corvette, and loads of not-so-cool cars. The hemi's always cleaned up. Until that SS454 got modded.
A kid in my high school used to drive his dad's gull wing Mercedes... yep.
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Quoted from Travish:Hey everybody. I got new mufflers today. How do you like them?
I'm totally astounded that it's parked outside Walmart...
Risking getting your tires slashed... just sayin'
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Quoted from Travish:I had to look it up to see what it sounds like.
Or just take a ride with Jay.... oh man.
Quoted from xlr8:Oh wait, I forgot about the Chrysler. How could I forget about this one? I love this one!!
What a great looking cruiser!
Quoted from jkashani:Never hauled anything in my R8, well my R8 that I had and turned in after the lease.
Sweet car! That's what I always hated about leasing though... I was scared to do anything that might cause "excess wear".
Quoted from Darcy:Do not toss that wheel, save it, with the car. The next owner will possibly appreciate having the original steering wheel. You might also notice that since the new wheel is smaller, the car, may be different in steering effort.
2" difference. 16" vs 14" Full turn from stop is a little more effort but I like the feel of "moving" the tires. At speed it's good... no obstruction of vision from above and clears my legs now very well. And the Nardi looks so much sweeter!
Oh I save everything... my hobby was pinball. I'm worse than a hoarder.
Quoted from pinster68:Funny, I was told by Toyota (for my RAV4 lease return) that excessive wear was any damage that couldn't be covered with a credit card. So you could have the car covered in bullet holes and it's just normal wear and tear...
I once leased from Mazda. It was a nightmare return. An inspector went over EVERYTHING with a microscope. It was crazy...they expected a new car back after the lease.... BMW and Lexus were easy.
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Quoted from Impzilla:Maybe we need some older iron in this post.
My 68 Camaro with 67 fenders and quarters with a 69 hood - still averages out to 68.
When I was in high school, the man down the street was selling his '69 Camaro SS 396. I wanted that car bad! One of my classmates bought the car and drove it every day to school. Son of a bitch!
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Quoted from dasvis:There was a dealership back in the day that was putting 401's in Gremlins. Talk about an X-package!
I'm longing for someone to put me an LS3 like this in my P1800.
Quoted from Darcy:100%, plus the need to upgrade the brakes, and suspension. Yikes! looks front end heavy.
It makes for great dreamin'!
For anyone interested in what can be done with a P1800, this is a great string to watch.
http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?175204-1968-Volvo-project-Pure-Volvocity
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Quoted from MrBally:I know you said "great" Drive-In, but there are still about 3,500 Sonic Drive-In' s open as of today.....
LOL!! That's why I classified this one as great. REAL burgers, dogs, shakes and sundaes. Sonic is Sonic.
Any of us that remember the real Drive-Ins of the 50's, 60's and 70's knows the difference.
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Quoted from fiberdude120:Its all about the prepping of the concrete.
Thanks! I could have never done it myself. Unless you have new, unsealed concrete it takes a lot of prep.
I hired a local company that does nothing but floors. They spent 2-3 hours grinding down about 1/4" off the old concrete before starting on the epoxy. The final layer should go on tomorrow. So far I'm happy with the results.
Quoted from MustangPaul:I take it your not gonna be working on the car in the garage.
"SUPPOSED" to be impervious to most any fluids after the final coat. We'll see!
Quoted from MustangPaul:That's a given, I'm talkin about 3 ton floor jacks and jack stands. That's what I use.
Correct, I will not be using those on the floor. 
Quoted from ovfdfireman:Just got my car lift today to stack cars!
Please post the pics when it's installed. I'd love to have one of those.
Quoted from Darcy:It has a Manufacturer Plate, some employee on a road trip? Possibly?
I was about to ask that very question! Noticed the manufacturer license plate.
Wondered about that. Henry F. Jr? 
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Quoted from fisherdaman:... and people always stop me to talk about how they never wish they let their bus go.
Buses are coming back with a vengeance.
Quoted from Rabbit:I dig the exhaust in the picture!
LOL... I'd hate to backup too close to him in a parking lot.
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Quoted from MustangPaul:Well hurry up, you aint gettin any younger. I bought my 70 Mustang new (I ordered it even, Dec of 69) when I was 17 and still have it. Yup it's 47 years old and better then ever.
I wish I had been smart enough to hang on to a few of my cars through the years. My first car at 16 was a '67 Cougar, sky blue. I really took that car for granted.
Quoted from rotordave:I'm going to the NZ launch of the McLaren 720s on Weds night....
Quoted from Roostking:I like how the corner of the bumper is bent downward(with a huge gap) to make the truck appear lower!
Hydraulic adjustable, like Transformer. (:
Quoted from rotordave:Next door at the Lexus dealership (same family owns both .. plus pretty much all the other upmarket Marques in NZ) they had the new LC500.
I was neither here/there on the car from the photos, but in the flesh it looked pretty cool. I think the black set it off nicely.
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They put the steering wheel on the wrong side! Pffftttt...
Quoted from ypurchn:or this
Minitruckers are the hardest workin' guys in the car scene and consistently get 0 respect and laughed at by most.
I ain't dissin'.... I like her tat! (truck's not bad either)
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Quoted from Travish:Until you get a flat and have to be towed at 2:00am.
AAA! They saved my daughter twice this year so far.
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Quoted from Chosen_S:.... the list goes on
Sweet. Can I borrow the red GT for just a few months. (:
The Superbird would superb but my neighbors would probably claim a homeowner's restriction violation.
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Quoted from Mr-Hodes:Just added new wheels as well
I'll keep an eye out around the Tri-Cities. I should be able to spot you. (:
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Quoted from pinmister:Man that makes it sound like a drag racing car, very deep and throaty-I like it!
I got a 4 cyl Volvo that's nice and throaty. 
Quoted from Travish:You bastards got me listening to car exhausts on youtube for 1/2 an hour...
And ?
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Yes, it's removing the old stripping and adhesive. I have a replacement but have to get the old nightmare one off!!
Someone had installed incorrect stripping that didn't allow the trunk to close properly.
I cut away some of the old rubber with a razor knife but the remaining is glued hard. I didn't know if I needed to just remove as much as possible and then just soak the remaining with adhesive remover?
Any good removal tool that has less chance to damage the metal?
Some paint loss was inevitable after removing the JB Weld adhesive applied to the old weather stripping.
Any suggestions on what to use to help prevent rust in those areas.
The spots will be covered by the new weather strip so appearance isn't a real issue.
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Quoted from MrBally:Flow-thru ventilation.
Here's what it looked like on the side of the highway when it happened.
The magic car smoke oozing across the pavement... ouch.
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Can anyone use these? Bought them for my daughter's camaro but didn't end up using them before she traded the car.
Aluminum. For '14-'15 Camaro.
$25 shipped in the 48.
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Added over 6 years ago: SOLD.
Quoted from littlecammi:...and it will be a real sleeper once you install it in a 1987 Yugo.
I liked Leno's Camry.
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Quoted from MustangPaul:Cool vid, you did a good job. That looks almost like every Friday evening in North St Paul, Minnesota during the summer, just 7 miles away from me. I can't wait to drive my Mustang there, it will be the only car like it....set up for road racing but still street driveable.
I have not been someone to look at a Mustang and call it gorgeous, but now I absolutely can. That's a damn gorgeous Mustang.
Quoted from robertmee:Maserati?
I don't know what it is... Mazeratis popping up all around the town. And I'm in N.E. Tennessee!
Closest Mazerati dealer is a good 90+ miles away... I don't think so.
Quoted from someotherguy:I've got way too many "gone but not forgotten" to post here and don't have pictures of many of them, but this little '83 BMW 635csi gray market car was a lot of fun. Euro model, speedo in km/h, headlight wipers, way better looking bumpers (no accordion rubber of the U.S. models), and I do believe higher HP engine than the U.S. model. Not sure why I thought about this car today. Bought it in GA and drove it home to TX; pics are seller's. This was my second 6 and my last BMW; only took me 2 times to learn that lesson!
Richard
I've wanted a 635 for about as many years as I've been driving. I still catch myself looking at the eBay motors ads.
Quoted from Pinless:It was by far the most fun car I’ve ever owned. It wasn’t the fastest, most well built, or best looking, but something about it made it the most enjoyable. ...... Who would have ever thought an 80s G body would catch so much attention?
And 85 top end on the speedometer said it all about the era of Detroit at the time.
Quoted from MrBally:That was a US Federal regulation. Even Ferrari's sold here had 85 MPH speedometer. I had an '80 VW Scirocco that had an 85 MPH speedometer. I removed the pin so the needle would hit about 95 before hitting the Trip Odometer reset stem.
I had a 1981 Audi with the same thing. Once 1983 rolled around, I bought and installed a '83 speedometer that went to 130.
I had a ‘78 Scirocco. I loved that car. (Till I mowed over 3 small pines going backward.)
Quoted from MrBally:Your '78 had a 100 MPH speedometer IIRC.
I know it wasn’t 85! (:
In contrast I had an ‘82 Cutlass. What a piece of crap. I’d be embarrassed to send it off the assembly line with the issues it had.
Quoted from VacFink:.... never at a higher value than when you bought it.
That's now what Wayne Carini told me.
Quoted from Roostking:I agree. Problem is, we may not even have easy access to gas, so our cars will be monuments to a better time. Also, back in the day hardly anybody thought about future collectibilty. Nowadays half the buyers of "limited cars" store them for future collectibilty. Bless their hearts, but I'm a driver, not a looker. I wouldn't save my gf for the next guy, why would I my car?
On a brighter note, at least some of us won't be as vulnerable to an EMP event. (:
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Quoted from Ricmaz:Said goodbye to this one last month. What a fun/scary car on the track. Loved that car.
Listed as one of the most dangerous cars ever..... I want one.
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Quoted from Roostking:Yes. Anybody looking forward to autonomous cars and the lack of freedom of movement isn't a car person. Not sorry but have a great Sunday!
I can not contemplate using a driver-less car for personal use. If all you want is to go from point A to point B, there is a definite future and purpose.
For the independence, freedom and joy of driving, this is like a stake in the heart.
Ok, yes I would love to get some of those idiots out from behind the wheel... (:
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Quoted from crlush:Did you ever max out the tip guage?
LOL... no. Only vehicle I ever had with one of those.
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Quoted from Playdium:390 4 speed in the Cougar?
My first car was a '67 Cougar with a 289. I thought it was a wuss. I wish I had it now!
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Quoted from Playdium:I learned to drive a stick on a Fiat 128. A fun little front wheel drive sedan with 14" wheels. Never see them around anymore. Was the steel as bad a early Datsun steel?
I learned the stick on a V6 '72 Mercury Capri. (:
Quoted from MrBally:Was that some sort of custom car? I thought Fiesta's were first made in '76 or '77.
LOL! Thank you. I corrected my post. It was a Mercury Capri. My dementia was thinking about my later Ford Fiesta. I’m just glad I didn’t call it a Mercury Fiesta. 
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Quoted from MustangPaul:Thanks. I just wish I had a good camera, I gotta get me one one of these days.
Trade you a really damn good one and send you pics.
Quoted from tjprice222:How do you like it? It’s on my short list for my next vehicle but I’ve read mixed reviews about it. The interior sure looks nice for a Nissan. How does it ride and handle? Does the seat cooling feature work well?
So far I love it. I rented a 2018 for a recent long trip and that made the decision to trade.
This 2019 seems to have an improved suspension, especially over rough pavement. That was a complaint I read and was a problem in the 2018 rental.
Get the Platinum edition for sure. Super nice interior for the price. There are current rebates that take a chunk off the sticker.
I generally don't care for rear seat Captain's chairs but these are sweet. With the big rear center console and integrated entertainment system, it's like being in your living room.
The V8 is super smooth and responsive. Strong braking. Seats are very comfortable.
Cameras everywhere. Surround vehicle warnings.
It's minus 30 deg outside but I tested the cooled seats and yes, it got cold quick.
Gas mileage sucks but I didn't expect gas mileage. It's a big ass heavy SUV with 390 hp V8. Can tow a barge.
And about 20K +- less than the Infinity.
Quoted from MustangPaul:Your saying it's 30 BELOW ZERO where you are?
LOL! Felt like it. Let me reword that.
Quoted from zr11990:What are you going to do with all this cool
Cars when The New Green Deal happens?
Go Mad Max on AOC as she's trying to hitch a ride.
Quoted from MrBally:Very thirsty vehicle. No better fuel eCONomy than Ms Bally's old Envoy XLT though. Gas at Costco was exactly $1.00/gallon lower than a Unocal 76 by the airport.
Yes, I'm going to have to learn to buy my gas at Sam's (no Costco here) but that's ok. (:
Quoted from MrBally:Per the Nevada Registration, cost was $51,941.00
I came out at $54k+ a few. Costliest otions included the Captain's Chairs package, cross bars, premium paint, illuminated kick plates (nice!) and the lighting package.
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Quoted from jsyjay:Cracking weather for a local motor show at the weekend
That's a giveaway...
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Quoted from ralphwiggum:Got my first Rotary a few weeks ago... runs great.
Loved my RX-7. I cried when an idiot ran me into a wall.
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Quoted from luch:what kind of car is this ?
It's a Volvo of course! (:
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Quoted from Darcy:Yesterday it started to snow. I opened the door to show them what was happening outside. They didn't want to go out. This morning it stopped snowing, leaving around 15 inches of the white stuff, and higher snow drifts.
76 hear today... can't even dream of snow at that temp.
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Quoted from pinmister:That is a 'Fatty Caddy' I like it. Never really got into Cadillac's, but as I get older they are getting more appealing. I can remember the older Cadillacs super plush interiors that made you feel like you were in a velvet covered pimp lounge. I miss the old plush interiors-those were the days.
I miss my DTS with the massage seats.
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Quoted from Mr-Hodes:Highway 354 ?
Boone's Creek Rd. I-26 to Jonesborough.
Why yes, I do believe that's 354!
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Quoted from Spyderturbo007:I flew down to Atlanta two weekends ago and drove back this F-Type S British Design Edition. 1 of only 300 made. I've never heard a better sounding car.
Common'.... you know the Volvo kicks it! (:
Quoted from RyanStl:I was wondering when you where going to recommend Volvo. I really like yours, BTW, and love the passion for it.
If only I could find me someone to put in an LS6...
Quoted from RyanStl:ot
I'm sure plenty will do it, but it will take money and time; like everything else custom. It doesn't need to be a hot rod anyway.
LOL! I love the P1800. It just needs to do a few burnouts.
Quoted from RyanStl:Nevermind, I would just break it.
Ditto.
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Quoted from littlecammi:Prelude. That's a car you get before you get something else to drive.
Went to trade it and it smelled like pizza delivery.
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Quoted from someotherguy:That car appears to be in amazing shape for an old Triumph.
It was indeed. Cracked paint and all! He found it local "on consignment" at a small repair shop. Said he put in a new gas tank and had to get an alternator. The rest is pretty much as-was. It included the hard top which I have never seen.
He offered 6k and he took it home.
Quoted from thetylander:Here’s some fine images of British car mods from your local friendly internet:
Sweet!!
A 4x4 Triumph. You can't make that stuff up.
Quoted from thetylander:I have to admit that one did make me smile…
That one would have made a Roadkill episode for sure.
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Did I not share these recent car show pics??
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Quoted from littlecammi:Apparently Fulltilt likes Led Zeppelin. Must sound great through his big Klipsch speakers.
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Zeppelin, a good cigar and no traffic makes a nice afternoon.
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