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Topic: Whats your favorite non- Ford car.
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 480
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 09-28-2001 07:01 PM
   
I'm a car not just Fords.I have a friend that has a 70 superbird.Man what a car there are alot of people that dont even know what one is.His has a built up 440 6pac/4spd pistol grip/Dana rear with 4:56 gears.That Bird flys it runs in the high the 13's which is good for a car that heavy.But it's the looks that kill me that big wing in the back the cone nose.And the road runners on the sides.I'd love to have one some day they just keep getting more and more out of reach.
A 70 HEMI CUDA as to up there for any one.
A 49-50 Chevy coupe they are great looking cars down low and tubbed and big block.Please dont send all your hate mail to me.For liking non Ford cars.Ok so I have to much time at work.  Ron
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7DMACH1
Gearhead Posts: 492
From: PHILA. PA.
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 09-28-2001 07:37 PM
I liked the 69 Nova SS 396/375 4spd I had in 71. I like a lot of cars here are some, 67 Hemi GTX, 64 GTO, 69 Road Runner, AMX, Olds 442's,and 34 Fords. ------------------
RAY . FLY THE FLAG, SHOW THE WORLD WE ARE PROUD AMERICANS!70 MACH 1 351C NOW 408 STROKER 4SPD.
86 MERCURY CAPRI 5.0 RUNS 12.86 @107 1.65 60 ft.
2001 LINCOLN LS V8 1997 MUSTANG
SHOW THE WORLD, LIGHT A CANDLE.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 17228
From: Saco, Maine MCA # 47773
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-28-2001 08:09 PM
Mercury. Oh, and I like Lincolns too!  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC The terrorist may have killed 6,398 Americans,
but there are 281,000,000 of us left, and WE'RE PISSED!!!
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 480
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 09-28-2001 08:13 PM
Steve your a real blue blood.
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 1121
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 09-28-2001 09:08 PM
I liked my 66 Charger w/440. Dad bought a 70 Challenger 383 Magnum 4sp 3:55 suregrip new. I like those too. I like a lot of old Mopars. I wouldn't mind having a 67 Chevelle SS either. I like that body style. But they'll all have to wait until my Ford dreams are fulfilled.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 2401
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 09-28-2001 09:43 PM
Early Corvettes. I had a 62 that I had for years. Think about it once in awhile. And a certain five-five Chev powerpak 2dr. with a glide, that was a real terror. Though I had a couple early ones, I was never a Ford person until 63 Falcon Sprints, early Mustangs and Fairlanes. While I like some later Stangs, my interest waned after the 68's. I like the 2000/1's. 64-67 GTO cv's early SS 396' cv's. I never had the urge to own these but I respected them and even 68-70 AMX's. and 70 Challenger cvs.Mustangs are easy to restore, cheap to do, by comparison to other makes, and fun to drive. They lend themselves to mods and they have the right design, and the right charisma,-at least for me! The first one that I saw in 64 was an unforgetable experience.
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 1686
From: Wells, Nevada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 09-28-2001 09:44 PM
Some day I wll own a '34 Ford... They are so bad... I also like the 64 or 65 Chevelle... But since I have been around all of you... I would have to put a Ford Motor in it... Wouldn't that be fun... I have also always like the '66 Mustang Fastback... ------------------
Don
Brilliant Blue 1966 2+2
Soon To Be 302 w/5spd
Wells Fun Run Car Show & Cruise Pics
http://pub39.bravenet.com/photocenter/album.php?usernum=3336742731
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TomP
Moderator Posts: 2863
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 09-28-2001 10:33 PM
Coveting GM's?? BLASPHEMY!!
I'm with Steve,i like Mercs, Lincolns, Edsels and Meteors too.
[This message has been edited by TomP (edited 09-28-2001).]
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chevy enemy
Gearhead Posts: 210
From: Milton-Freewater, Oregon
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 09-28-2001 11:02 PM
Well despite my name i am fond of the `69 camaro Z28`s, and the `69 chargers,the daytona,roadrunner,duster,dart,my best friends dad who owns our local Salee chevorlet has a `80`s stepside truck with a blown 502 dual holleys a 5-speed and 410 gears------------------
Tyler Shaffer
M&M`s youngest member
`64 falcon futura
`51 willys jeep
`73 plymouth duster 318 5.33 suregrip
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jdsgallops
Gearhead Posts: 285
From: Green Bay, WI
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 09-28-2001 11:33 PM
Honestly I like any car that is tastefully modified or restored. I have grown up on fords and am biased to them. I guess since the first car I learned to wrench on was a 67 cougar they will aways be my favorite. What turns me off to most other brands is the negative attitude that their owners have.
What I find unimpressive is a big block chevy in a stripped down car that runs 12's or a 350 chevy that runs 14's. That shows the "you can throw anything together and make a chevy fast attitude" many people have.
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73STP
Gearhead Posts: 184
From: Milwaukie, OR USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 09-28-2001 11:38 PM
The first car I bought as a teenager was a '67 Cougar. I loved driving it, but it was hit and run shortly after I was married and we sold what was left of it to a teenager looking to part it out. It's another one of those, if I only then, what I know now stories.------------------
Sherra
Blue 73 Mach I
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 689
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 09-29-2001 12:39 AM
I sure wish I had my '70 Charger RT/SE with a built 440 magnum again (cranking out around 500 horses). Sold it to buy Sherra's '79 Camaro (what a mistake) when her '67 cougar got hit and run.
Either that or one of the six '70 Challenger RT's that my friend owns (one of which is a hemi), I have always like the looks of those cars.------------------
Duane
71 Fastback (his) under resto (351C-4V C6 auto)
73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed)
89 LX 2.3 convertible (daughters)
M Member #730
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 355
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 09-29-2001 04:39 AM
Since I`m a drag racer, two of my favorite non Fords would have to belong to a couple of fellow 4 speed racers I know. One is a 70 Cuda that was the SS/D record holder (426 Hemi) from Vancouver Island, which currently runs 9.0`s thru full exhaust in bracket trim with a B1 headed 440. The other car is my buddy`s 66 Chevelle SS396 375hp SS/F former record holder. It has gone 9.7`s & I`ve made several NHRA licensing runs in it. Also, back in the early-mid 80`s, he had a numbers matching LS6 Chevelle SS454 that was ran 12.1`s with just headers, slicks & gears, it was an awesome street car.I think even TomP wouldn`t turn down an opprotunity to drive either of those Super/Stockers!
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Bob429
Gearhead Posts: 259
From: Watervliet,MI,USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 09-29-2001 08:12 AM
I still wish I had my 73 Trans am 455 SD 4 speed or my 72 'Cuda 340 six pack with pistol grip shifter  but I never would trade my Mustang to get them back. ------------------
Bob
Member#39
71 J code
429 SCJ-R Sportsroof
C6 4:11
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SuzyQ
Gearhead Posts: 1814
From: Garner, NC
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 09-29-2001 08:31 AM
Well ofcourse I love my 69 Cyclone spoiler 390 4 speed.But I also like the Jaguar XKE's. Am I getting to fancy? Darryl use to restore them for a dealer he worked for, it would take months, the whole engine chromed out. Just gorgeous! When done, Darryl and I would drive them down to Newport RI and show them in the Annual Jaguar show. Then drive them back to MA and the owner would sell them from $80-$120,000! It was nice to PRETEND they were ours! LOL [This message has been edited by SuzyQ (edited 09-29-2001).]
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71ragtop
Moderator Posts: 2258
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-29-2001 08:34 AM
69 GTO JUDGE...nuff said.Mike
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 480
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 09-29-2001 01:33 PM
How about the PANTERRA {? on spelling}They are just cool.I loved the 70 challenger with a 383 in it.I had it when I was 17.------------------
65 coupe with a stock 1969 351w,RPM intake,carter625cfm,shorty hedmen hedders,black magic electric fan,stock C4,peg leg 8" 2:80,Boss 429 hood scoop,cragers,primer black.
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Mustang Tally
Gearhead Posts: 1501
From: Winston Salem, NC
Registered: May 2000
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posted 09-29-2001 07:18 PM
Mercury...I've had two Cougars; 1987 and 1993 and now we have a 2001 Sable, which I love !!
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7DMACH1
Gearhead Posts: 492
From: PHILA. PA.
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 09-29-2001 08:23 PM
Isn't the Mercury Sable a GREAT car? I have been driving Sables since 1998 when the changed the Cougar and made then small. The 98 and 99 when nice but when they changed it for 2000 they made it much much better. I just got a 2002 and I love it. Now is the time to buy all 2001 leftovers 0.0% financing for 60 months on all Lincolns and Mercurys. RAY------------------
RAY . FLY THE FLAG, SHOW THE WORLD WE ARE PROUD AMERICANS!70 MACH 1 351C NOW 408 STROKER 4SPD.
86 MERCURY CAPRI 5.0 RUNS 12.86 @107 1.65 60 ft.
2001 LINCOLN LS V8 1997 MUSTANG
SHOW THE WORLD, LIGHT A CANDLE.
http://www.geocities.com/slariviere/7DMach1.html [This message has been edited by 7DMACH1 (edited 09-29-2001).]
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todmeg
Gearhead Posts: 135
From: sayreville,nj
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 09-29-2001 08:39 PM
my 1972 VW karmann ghia. ok so she ain't fast but with 3/4" sway bars on both ends and my kyb shocks, you can easilly double the advisory speed signs you see just before turns.. a 40 mph sign tells me to do at least 80 through the turn. ------------------
scott
todds' dad(19fordmav72)
another Warsteiner lover. and warsteiner isn't all that expensive!
also.. you can run but you can't hide!
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todmeg
Gearhead Posts: 135
From: sayreville,nj
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 09-29-2001 08:42 PM
this 3rd shift gig i am on for 2 weeks is KILLING ME! i have owned the ghia since 1975 and you'd think the fact that she is a 1971 would come automatically. well.... my maverick is a 72. at least i got that right. ------------------
scott
todds' dad(19fordmav72)
another Warsteiner lover. and warsteiner isn't all that expensive!
also.. you can run but you can't hide!
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 808
From: Columbia,NJ, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 09-29-2001 11:50 PM
66-69 GTO's & 67 & 68 Firebirds, must be big blocks.  ------------------
Mike & Robin
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
87 LTD CV
96 Ranger Extd Cab PU
99 Explorer Sport
M&M #- 890
MCA #- 04549
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 1686
From: Wells, Nevada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 09-30-2001 12:18 AM
The '65 GTO was one of the best Muscle Cars... Still one of my favorites...------------------
Don
Brilliant Blue 1966 2+2
Soon To Be 302 w/5spd
Wells Fun Run Car Show & Cruise Pics
http://pub39.bravenet.com/photocenter/album.php?usernum=3336742731
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CandyApple66
Gearhead Posts: 351
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 09-30-2001 12:48 AM
Ferrari.........like I will ever own one of those  For the classics though, almost anything will do  ------------------
Ashley
Pre-Nursing Student at Oregon State University
66 CandyApple Red 289 2v "The Beast Jr"
16.38 1/4 mile completely stock, no traction......soon to be modified
It's Fast, It's Red, and It's Not Daddy's!
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MrWesson22
Gearhead Posts: 424
From: Dacula, GA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 09-30-2001 01:32 AM
Working for Year One, I talk to "GM guys" and "Mopar guys" all day everyday. I used to like gtos until I started dealing with the typical owner on a daily basis.Make mine a 69 Trans Am please.
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Neal
Member #723
[email protected] AIM: MrWesson22 69 Gulfstream Aqua Grande
351C/Toploader 4sp
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fordfan
Gearhead Posts: 2308
From: Walla Walla, Wa, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 09-30-2001 03:22 AM
I can't choose a Non-ford Favorite, there are too many... Ok my 41 & 70 Chev Trucks.
my dad's old '68 HEMI Roadrunner (GOD! i miss that car!..... Then again if I could sell any one of my cars for $30,000+ ... I would!)
'70 Hemi Cuda
Early SuperBees
Dodge Viper
Early Dodge power-wagons (Military and Civilian Models) I could go on... I'm just a general Car nut, I wear my Ford Shirts while driving my Chevy. Wrech on my Fords in a Chevy Shirt, Covet 472-500 Caddy engines (I want one... bad). what can I say?. ------------------
9/11/01 Never Forget.
Never Forgive. God Bless America
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FISHTAIL
Gearhead Posts: 325
From: Waldorf MD USA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 09-30-2001 05:14 PM
Hmmm, it's a toss up between a Porshe 911 Twin Turbo, or a Lotus Esprit Twin Turbo V8. Hmmmm.......I really love the looks of the lotus, but a porshe..*Homer voice* mmmm Porshe...DROOOOOLLLL. ------------------
-FISHTAIL
92GT "The Ghetto Sled"
CMPS major @ University of MD college park
Best ET/MPH thus far: 14.40/100.67mph....damn wheel spin.
VP and co-founder of CMTC www.stangbirds.com
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 1975
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-30-2001 08:44 PM
I'll go for a 70 Cuda in Sublime, a 70 Cyclone Spoiler in Calypso Coral, or a 69 Javelin. There's one down the road,tucked away in an older couple's garage,and I'm keeping an eye on it!
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 12340
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-30-2001 10:01 PM
I was almost not a Ford Man.After 2 Plymouths I wanted a new car (1969 late fall) I placed an order at our local Plymout Dealer for a 1970 Cuda,,burnt Orange with Black top and interior,426 HEMI,4 speed and yes gears!! Dad co-singed for me..however before the eveing was over I blew up my '67 Cuda drag racing (ie street racing) and Dad was..well PI$$ed..no Cuda for me..no co-sign from Dad.. Ok I found a new (1969) MACH I sitting on the Ford Dealers lot and bought it..really weak..351 with a 3 speed....ok in 6 months she had a ton of Muscle Parts in her sam
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Turbo4
Journeyman Posts: 36
From: Canada... eh?
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 09-30-2001 10:08 PM
McLaren F1 LM - Hands Down...  ------------------
Wes Meiklejohn - 1986 Mustang SVO Member of the Vancouver Island Mustangs Association 2.3L + 16psi = More than your grandma's 5.0!
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Thud
Gearhead Posts: 668
From: Cumming,Ga.,USofA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-01-2001 07:54 AM
Ferrari Daytona, Jag C-Type.------------------
"It only takes money" Dwayne M&M Member #18
'94 Lightning #942 of 4007
'70 Mach1
'69 Cyclone Spoiler II
'65 Galaxie 500 + parts car
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TomP
Moderator Posts: 2863
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 10-01-2001 05:29 PM
AshleyGet Tim to buy you a Ferrari I suppose i wouldn't refuse to drive a SS Chevelle or Cuda. A Miata with a 5.0L would be kinda cool... but sheesh, they be calling it a "fagster" if i ever showed up at the track with it. 
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 17228
From: Saco, Maine MCA # 47773
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-01-2001 05:54 PM
My favorite non-Ford would probably be a '69 Camaro. I remember seeing a yellow Z-28 when I was a kid, and I wanted one just like it.I actually tried to buy a '69 Camaro once. It was a white w/orange stripes SS/RS 350/auto and I agreed to buy it, went to get the money and returned to find it GONE. While I was at the bank, some girl showed up with cash and drove it away. That was close! I actually like all the musclecars. But I so biased towards Fords that for me to actually buy a non-Ford would mean I have about a 50 car collection, so that's not likely to happen in this lifetime. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC Be American, Drive American!
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AKBOSSMAN
Gearhead Posts: 1447
From: WASILLA , AK USA M&M #743 MCA #40857
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 10-01-2001 06:09 PM
I could own a 69 Camaro SS?RS 302 But maybe a Hum vee ------------------
WAYNE CURTIS
70 GRABBER GREEN BOSS 302
01 Focus ZX3
03 Boss 281 (waiting on order form)
92 SHELBY 4X4 (K-9 IDITAROD LEAD DOG)
www.iditarodtrail.com
"If your under control then your not going fast enough" Parnelli Jones
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 1975
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-01-2001 08:42 PM
I'd eat alot of crow from the guys at work if I showed up in anything but a Ford,since I preach it all the time!
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MissingCat
Gearhead Posts: 215
From: BC, Canada
Registered: Sep 2001
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posted 10-03-2001 01:19 AM
I kind of like the 70 Challenger RT Convertible myself. The Prowler is a cool lookin' modern day street rod but nothing beats a 97 Grand Am for pure driving excitement! (where's that beater stick?) [This message has been edited by MissingCat (edited 10-03-2001).]
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 394
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-03-2001 07:28 AM
Saleen S-7
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 17228
From: Saco, Maine MCA # 47773
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-03-2001 05:54 PM
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Originally posted by MissingCat:
nothing beats a 97 Grand Am for pure driving excitement!
Yeah... Nothing beats not knowing if you'll get there or not, huh? ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC Be American, Drive American!
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MissingCat
Gearhead Posts: 215
From: BC, Canada
Registered: Sep 2001
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posted 10-04-2001 11:55 AM
That's right, Steve! The pure exhilaration of playing automotive Russian Roulette gets the ol' pulse racing... you always know it's going to crap out again soon but never quite know when.
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 480
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-04-2001 06:58 PM
I've had one too many cars like that.
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MustangRdr68
Journeyman Posts: 62
From: Bensalem, PA, USA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 10-04-2001 08:48 PM
I have a Few 1972 Chevelle SS
1970 Roadrunner
1970 Cuda
1969 Camaro Z28
1968 Corvette AHHHH theres to many my brain is cluttering . tahts all i can name for now. Mike
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