Great Amercian Cars

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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited May 2007
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Why can't we just post related to the original thread? Why is it every time American autos are brought up it ends up in a stupid argument?

    What is this, the new cable debate?

    This whole thread was started by rskarvan to promote his pro-UAW point of view. If it had simply been started as a tribute to the American cars, I would agree with you....but it wasn't.
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,600
    edited May 2007
    shack wrote: »
    This whole thread was started by rskarvan to promote his pro-UAW point of view. If it had simply been started as a tribute to the American cars, I would agree with you....but it wasn't.

    Both sides had an agenda. Where's YOUR car picture?

    1979 Trans am. This isn't my picture. I need to break out the scanner.
    #1 son's first car was a one owner 1979 Trans am in Brown/gold.
    Neighbor had it parked out front. He asked my son how much money
    he had. Of course he blurted it out. His response: you'll need some money
    to fix her up. How about $2000. That should leave you enough to get started
    on it!
    That was a guy that loved his car. Instead of top dollar, he wanted it restored!
    401 Olds motor/auto/air. No T-tops. Only rust was on top the roof!
    Arizona car. With 2.41 gears, it was running 2200 rpm at road speed.
    Not fast out of the hole, but would keep right on accelerating till you ran
    out of balls.
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited May 2007
    Shack... I disagree with you entirely. The whole purpose of this thread was to promote GREAT AMERICAN CARS & TRUCKS!!! The fact that they are built by union workers is incidental. The fact that they are AMERICAN BUILT VEHICLES is important though.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited May 2007
    sucks2beme wrote: »
    Both sides had an agenda. Where's YOUR car picture?

    I have posted my cars here on several occasions....
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited May 2007
    rskarvan wrote: »
    Shack... I disagree with you entirely. The whole purpose of this thread was to promote GREAT AMERICAN CARS & TRUCKS!!! The fact that they are built by union workers is incidental. The fact that they are AMERICAN BUILT VEHICLES is important though.

    Here are a few VERY NICE American Built vehicles....

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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited May 2007
    rskarvan wrote: »
    Shack... I disagree with you entirely. The whole purpose of this thread was to promote GREAT AMERICAN CARS & TRUCKS!!! The fact that they are built by union workers is incidental. The fact that they are AMERICAN BUILT VEHICLES is important though.

    What a pantload.

    My next new car will more than likely be an American built BMW, built in Greenville, SC.

    The notiont that I'm obligated to support the big three out of patriotism is so far out of whack it's not worth discussing. Insulating yourself from competition? THAT is a tenet of communism.

    Big Brother has spoken, I'll behave and get back in line and hold hands with the other kiddies.

    I'm out, comrade.

    BDT
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  • GaryZ06
    GaryZ06 Posts: 317
    edited May 2007
    American muscle plain and simple...I wanted a car with supercar performance without breaking the bank....GM(Chevy) did it with flying colors....
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    Something the Japanese and Europe don't have......427 cu in of violence
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited May 2007
    sweet
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited May 2007
    Troy... are you going to buy this American built beauty? If so, I approve entirely.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    1987 Buick Regal Turbo T

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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    1987 Buick Grand National

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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    1987 Buick GNX

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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    1989 Pontiac GTA 20th Anniversary Turbo

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  • GaryZ06
    GaryZ06 Posts: 317
    edited May 2007
    Halo you should appreciate this.....GNX 9 Miles
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180111767363 &fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watch link:top:us
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    GaryZ06 wrote: »
    Halo you should appreciate this.....GNX 9 Miles
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180111767363 &fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watch link:top:us
    :eek: Waaaaaaaaaaaaay out of my price range ;) Only 547 built. 1555 for the 20th anniversary TA. Pretty rare indeed. I think you can purchase a GN & "clone" a GNX for a lot le$$ :)

    I paid $9000 for my Turbo T in 1994. It had 50K when I bought it. It was white with black trim. Mean as hell. I miss it.
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  • GaryZ06
    GaryZ06 Posts: 317
    edited May 2007
    Halo wrote: »
    :eek: Waaaaaaaaaaaaay out of my price range ;) Only 547 built. 1555 for the 20th anniversary TA. Pretty rare indeed. I think you can purchase a GN & "clone" a GNX for a lot le$$ :)
    Someone never enjoyed this car.If I bought it I would drive the crap out of it....Cars are meant to be driven.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    GaryZ06 wrote: »
    Someone never enjoyed this car.If I bought it I would drive the crap out of it....Cars are meant to be driven.
    Amen brother
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2007
    GaryZ06 wrote: »
    Someone never enjoyed this car.If I bought it I would drive the crap out of it....Cars are meant to be driven.

    I agree.:D
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  • GaryZ06
    GaryZ06 Posts: 317
    edited May 2007
    Face wrote: »
    I agree.:D
    Is this yours?
    Here is my former C5 Z06 in action
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited May 2007
    Whao...Gary...do you still have your C5 Z06? Along with your C6 Z06? If so, I'm moving in next door!!!!!

    :D:D
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  • GaryZ06
    GaryZ06 Posts: 317
    edited May 2007
    audiobliss wrote: »
    Whao...Gary...do you still have your C5 Z06? Along with your C6 Z06? If so, I'm moving in next door!!!!!

    :D:D
    A little while ago I did have both:D but I sold it to some guy in West Virginia...Right now he is making it a Twin Turbo:eek:
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited May 2007
    whooooo, sweet...I think I'll move in across the street from him!

    :eek: :D:D
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    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
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  • GaryZ06
    GaryZ06 Posts: 317
    edited May 2007
    audiobliss wrote: »
    whooooo, sweet...I think I'll move in across the street from him!

    :eek: :D:D
    Just get a summer and winter home......Then you have both covered :D
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited May 2007
    Hahahaha! I like the way you think!!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
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    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited May 2007
    I got to see one of those LS7 crate motors recently...He bought it to but in his 6.0L GTO....I can't think of a better way to spend 24k than on a motor and fuel injection system.....That is just motor and fuelie system to your door, god knows how much it will cost to get that thing shoe-horned in there....
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  • GaryZ06
    GaryZ06 Posts: 317
    edited May 2007
    Bill Ayotte wrote: »
    I got to see one of those LS7 crate motors recently...He bought it to but in his 6.0L GTO....I can't think of a better way to spend 24k than on a motor and fuel injection system.....That is just motor and fuelie system to your door, god knows how much it will cost to get that thing shoe-horned in there....
    Why not just do a head & cam ? It would of cost maybe 5K installed....A nice HP boost.
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited May 2007
    Something about wanting a LS7 in his GTO.....He has too much money for his own good....Single pilots...I am trying to get his LS2 off him cheap....I don't have a car for it now, but I am sure I could find something in the near future if he lets it go cheap (or free)......
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  • GaryZ06
    GaryZ06 Posts: 317
    edited May 2007
    Bill Ayotte wrote: »
    Something about wanting a LS7 in his GTO.....He has too much money for his own good....Single pilots...I am trying to get his LS2 off him cheap....I don't have a car for it now, but I am sure I could find something in the near future if he lets it go cheap (or free)......
    Yes a LS7 in a GTO is different but a C6 Z06 you get the total package in a lightweight car.
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited May 2007
    I agree, I would spend 50-60K on a Z06 long before I would ever even think to attempt this....Whatever blows his hair back I guess...
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited May 2007
    Daaaaaaaaaang. I figured the LS7's would have to be expensive...but thatmuch?!?!?! :eek:
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    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
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