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Topic: Gas finally hits $2 here...
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2659
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-22-2005 06:47 AM
   
Regular has jumped the $2 per gallon mark in a big way, went from 1.95 on Saturday, to 2.06 this morning. Prices had been hovering around the 2 buck mark for a couple of weeks.I know a lot of you are way higher than that, but it's a first around my area of Atlanta. Maybe buying that slug of a truck was a good move, 4 cylinder Ranger gets around 28 to 30 MPG.
Bet I could get a good deal on a used Lightning in the next few weeks.  ------------------
Stuart
M&M #1091
67 stang 5 speed, 351W, (sold and missed) my photo page
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 2398
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 03-22-2005 07:13 AM
Stuart, down here (Peachtree city, Griffin) Most places have been at 2.06 or more for a week. Seems like Fayetteville and Douglasville are always about 5 or 10 cents cheaper. I didnt notice if ours went up this morning. I too am glad i get about 30mpg, but I can also remember what it was like when i lived less than a mile from work, I could have driven a Hummer to work and still would be paying less than I am now. Between my car and my wifes car I think we are spending about 200 a month on gas - both cars get around 30mpg. ------------------
'68 coupe, '66 289 C code
engine, edel 600cfm carb, performer intake, dual exhaust http://www.geocities.com/ottouk_77/68mustang.htm
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2659
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-22-2005 08:36 AM
This week is the first time I've seen regular for over 2 bucks around home. It took $28 to fill the Ranger, I'd be crying if I still had the F150, would take about $60 or $70 to fill it up to go less miles.
I can get 360 miles out of a tank now, the F150 would get 340 out of the dual tanks.Luckily, my wife only drives about 15 miles round trip every day, that helps our gas expense some.
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 2518
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 03-22-2005 09:57 AM
I paid $1.85 on Sunday and noticed this morning that most places were up in the $1.95-$2.05 range by me.  ------------------
Ed S. 68 S-code FB GT 4spd(now C6)/3.25 PS PDB
68 J-code(now 289) Cp Sprint"B" C4/3L00-9" PDB PS AC Bla-Bla-Bla
99 F150 XLT Ext/cab, 4X4, 5.4L, 3L55
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65darkhorse
Gearhead Posts: 993
From: Northern NJ
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 03-22-2005 10:06 AM
This might help a few of you:http://www.gasbuddy.com/
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-22-2005 10:07 AM
We just hit $2.30 here.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43152
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-22-2005 12:20 PM
$2.08 here.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 2067
From: Bloomfield, NY, USA. Western Finger Lakes, 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 03-22-2005 12:31 PM
$2.16 for regular here. Glad I am driving a Ranger that gets 20-22 miles per gallon. It did take $30.00 to fill the tank. .------------------
Mike & Robin Grentus, Owners/Innkeepers
A Wolfpack Bed & Breakfast
6700 Rts-5&20
Bloomfield, NY 14469
(585)657-4863
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
99 Explorer Sport
00 Ranger XLT Extd Cab 4X4
M&M #- 890
MCA #- 4549
See us at www.wolfpack-bnb.com
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 3029
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-22-2005 01:13 PM
Most of the stations at the I-65 exits are around $2.05. A couple of local 7-11 types that are farther away from the interstate are at $1.99. I was planning on getting the Kcar out this weekend, I don't think so now.Mike
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CharlieB
Gearhead Posts: 118
From: Los Altos,Calif. USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 03-22-2005 03:29 PM
Out Ca. way gas was $2.19 for regular yesterday and $2.21 today at Arco. Shell a block away was $2.35. That means Arco will be up to Shell by the end of the week. OUCH!!!!
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Mooney
Gearhead Posts: 1580
From: Marietta, Ga
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 03-22-2005 06:46 PM
It hit 2.01 by me; then shot right back down within ad day to 1.98. Now its about 1.96.The fluxuation is what boggles my mind. I was in Marion IL this weekend and when I got there Friday night gas was 2.19 at one gas station; and when I left Monday morning it was 1.98, thats a heck of a drop!
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 22320
From: Buckroe Beach Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-22-2005 07:02 PM
Buck 99
I filled up last nite for a buck 92
Sam
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65ponycar
Gearhead Posts: 755
From: Dayton, OH
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 03-22-2005 07:53 PM
quote:
Originally posted by mustangs68:
Buck 99
I filled up last nite for a buck 92
Sam
Man they already got you if you're already conditioned "to be happy" to pay only 1.99 
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 5855
From: British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 03-22-2005 08:02 PM
Our gas just went up today by $0.16 per gallon . We are now paying $3.80 per gallon for cheap gas and for the 65 I am paying $4.60 per gallon  . Can we all say, being raped by our wonderful  government.------------------
JOHN
65 FASTBACK 2+2.....14.44 @ 107mph 1/4
87 TAURUS WAGON
03 F150 XLT SUPER CREW 4X4 SHORT BOX
Member:Vancouver Island Mustang Association
M&M #1710
65 FASTBACK
2003 F150 XLT SUPER CREW 4X4
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 22320
From: Buckroe Beach Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-22-2005 08:28 PM
nay..the rest of the stations are 2 bucks
I was happy the little station down the road was still at buck 92
Sam
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xaeubanks
Gearhead Posts: 158
From: Madison, Alabama, USA
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 03-22-2005 09:31 PM
Paid $2.15 Gal. here today for reg unleaded. ------------------
Alan
1967 Mustang coupe "Project Under Construction"
2003 Mustang conv.
Will race for food
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Billy Mac
Gearhead Posts: 824
From: S.Ga
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 03-23-2005 12:31 AM
$1.98 this morning.......$2.06 tonight.....It F*****G Robbery is what is .....Absolute Robbery!!!!!
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 934
From: Mesquite, NV.
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 03-23-2005 02:11 PM
2.40 a gal here, but going up another .12 in about a week, and another .12 by April. We will be at or above 3.00 a gal by summer.------------------
William
68 Coupe
"Restomod in Progress"
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 2067
From: Bloomfield, NY, USA. Western Finger Lakes, 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 03-23-2005 03:20 PM
Went for gas today $2.23 regular unleaded. ------------------
Mike & Robin Grentus, Owners/Innkeepers
A Wolfpack Bed & Breakfast
6700 Rts-5&20
Bloomfield, NY 14469
(585)657-4863
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
99 Explorer Sport
00 Ranger XLT Extd Cab 4X4
M&M #- 890
MCA #- 4549
See us at www.wolfpack-bnb.com
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 22320
From: Buckroe Beach Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-23-2005 04:32 PM
The Station down near work hit $2.03 today.
Sam
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2659
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-24-2005 06:38 AM
Give it a week or two, the refinery explosion is gonna have a huge impact.
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stc65coupe351w
Gearhead Posts: 227
From: Riverside California
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 03-26-2005 11:27 PM
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-1974 351w Block Bored .30-1969 351w Heads Fully Ported
-Custom made Ford 9" with 3" Axle Tubes-28 Detroit Locker-3.73 Gears-Shelby Traction Bars
Pics Michael
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 3029
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-27-2005 02:23 PM
What I don't understand is Friday night at 10:00 ALL gas stations jumped to 2.09. Saturday I filled up 93 octane at 2.27. This morning they are all below 2.00 for regular. How can it change that quick other than a weekend?Mike
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stc65coupe351w
Gearhead Posts: 227
From: Riverside California
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 03-27-2005 09:49 PM
I heard somewhere that they change the price gradually when the oil prices change. This means that if they left the prices alone and the new shipment of gas was quite higher the gas would change .20 instantly. Instead they change it slowly in hopes you do not notice so quickly. Same when it lowers ( ha ha) they do it slowly to average out. At least that is one theory I heard somewhere.------------------
-1974 351w Block Bored .30-1969 351w Heads Fully Ported
-Custom made Ford 9" with 3" Axle Tubes-28 Detroit Locker-3.73 Gears-Shelby Traction Bars
Pics Michael
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DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 1190
From: Greenbrier, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 03-29-2005 12:12 AM
A week ago I noticed the gas station near work was $1.99 when I went in to work. Six hours later it was $2.04. Almost all stations around Nashville Tennessee are at $2.09 for regular now. I used to see as much as 15 cents difference around the area.Tracy
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compactford
Journeyman Posts: 7
From: Mt Gambier Australia
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 03-29-2005 12:41 AM
Oh i WISHThe gas prices here are ONLY $1.19
Cheap you say....hey try making that per litre.At 4.5 litres to the Gallon that makes it $5.35 per gallon. Then have a fit like I do every time my car gets filled
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43152
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-29-2005 07:58 AM
quote:
Originally posted by compactford:
Oh i WISHThe gas prices here are ONLY $1.19
Cheap you say....hey try making that per litre.At 4.5 litres to the Gallon that makes it $5.35 per gallon. Then have a fit like I do every time my car gets filled
1 gallon [US, liquid] = 3.7854118 liter, so it's not as bad as you think.  {it's roughly $4.50/gallon for you}
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'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-29-2005 09:20 AM
Filled up the crew cab yesterday for the first time in a couple of months.
$75.00 !
That might get us to our first test session and back. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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hwyman3
Gearhead Posts: 490
From: Southern Maryland, USA
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 03-29-2005 09:34 AM
We were up to $2.09 on Friday, but this mornign it was down to $2.05------------------
Greg W.
MCA #52100
2002 Laser Red GT Coupe
1991 F-150 XLT 4x2 5.0
Southern Maryland Mustang Club
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/hwyman3.html
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 4916
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 03-29-2005 09:37 AM
$2.47 for the cheap stuff here. ------------------
"It's better to have loved a short girl,
Then never to have loved a tall"
http://webpages.charter.net/adragon8u/mystang
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stc65coupe351w
Gearhead Posts: 227
From: Riverside California
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 03-29-2005 09:49 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Filled up the crew cab yesterday for the first time in a couple of months.
$75.00 !
That might get us to our first test session and back.
Is that at your next door neighbors house or three doors down?
At the gas station the other day a guy was filling his motor home and it was over $200. He said it would only get him to Glamis and he would have to refill to get home. Not bad for a 3 hour motorcycle trip.------------------
-1974 351w Block Bored .30-1969 351w Heads Fully Ported
-Custom made Ford 9" with 3" Axle Tubes-28 Detroit Locker-3.73 Gears-Shelby Traction Bars
Pics Michael
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-29-2005 09:53 AM
Two 18 gallon tanks and one was half full. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1351
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 03-29-2005 12:32 PM
I dont have any clue what gas is around here i think i paid 2.05 for cheap crap form a shabby station. Why is this **** happening. Is there really nothing we can do to get this straightend out. I thought we live in a democracy. I think Im gonna send a letter everyday to Bush Or find someone maybe like my state senator and send them to him. there has to be something. in 2002 the average price was around 1.30 a gallon for regular. today 2 bucks or more. It is getting rediculous. Im glad I picked up the tbird that will get me 35 miles a gallon which is better then the 17 from the stang. Im gonna buy a nice road bike for 500 bucks and from what I dont waste in gas the first year will make up for the purchase of the bike. so then the next year i will save 600 bucks the way prices just hike up. it is sad that this is happening wish i could just understand better.------------------
88 thunderbird TC 2.3L
66 mustang 200ci 3 speed
68 Fairlane 289 w/ auto
79 f150 300 3 onda tree
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1463
From: Kent Island, MD USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 03-29-2005 02:36 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Two 18 gallon tanks and one was half full.
That sh!t hurts! ------------------
-Paul 70 Mach1 351C/FMX
79 Ranchero GT 302 smogger/C4
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000 'If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes.'
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stc65coupe351w
Gearhead Posts: 227
From: Riverside California
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 03-29-2005 03:03 PM
quote:
Originally posted by adragon8u:
$2.47 for the cheap stuff here.
$2.67 for 92 today, and when I get my car back next week I am betting it will be over $3.00. I wish I had filled the tank bofore I took it in 3 weeks ago.------------------
-1974 351w Block Bored .30-1969 351w Heads Fully Ported
-Custom made Ford 9" with 3" Axle Tubes-28 Detroit Locker-3.73 Gears-Shelby Traction Bars
Pics Michael
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 03-29-2005 10:56 PM
It's almost time to start running race gas in the street vehicles. I think the 100 octane stuff at the track is cheaper. SteveW
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43152
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-30-2005 07:57 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Two 18 gallon tanks and one was half full.
I told you to go to forced natural gas... ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-30-2005 10:25 AM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
I told you to go to forced natural gas...
I am going to work on a bottling technique today. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1463
From: Kent Island, MD USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 03-30-2005 12:21 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
I am going to work on a bottling technique today.
Careful with that floppy toilet seat. May even want to ground it to a bare supply pipe.
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-Paul 70 Mach1 351C/FMX
79 Ranchero GT 302 smogger/C4
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000 'If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes.'
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43152
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-30-2005 12:29 PM
Yeah, we don't want to hear about anything like this happening:https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum14/HTML/017849.html ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 6687
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 03-30-2005 12:53 PM
2.18 today. Went past a couple stations at 2.23.
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