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PostPosted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 2:22 pm
I am partial to this https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/6073270849.html going to go look at it today I sure want it REALLY REALLY bad or another Vett.
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PostPosted: Wed May 03, 2017 11:42 am
Doright wrote:I am partial to this https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/6073270849.html going to go look at it today I sure want it REALLY REALLY bad or another Vett.


Sooooooooooooo did you get it????? :wazzup:
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PostPosted: Thu May 25, 2017 2:21 pm
Hey Rob
Sadly no I did not get that one, It had transmission problems the Owner was trying to cover up as I found out after I test drove another one here in los Angeles.
I do like those cars though Very VERY Powerfull!!!!
Both are Monsters very fast cars I also hunted for ZO6 Corvetts I missed out on several That I would have purchased but ended up being a day late getting to there locations others I was looking at were over priced in my opinion I was shopping with a Set price I was willing to pay for a Used ZO6 in certain years.

The Jetta died on me altogether (No fault of its own long story) and I was forced to make a decision a week ago and I don't like being rushed to buy any car, Being rushed to find reliable wheels I settled on a much cheaper over looked Pontiac GTO with only 50,000 mile's on its clock. Its an 04 with some rare Purple color they only made a few of supposedly and its a Six speed so its fun to drive It has the same engine as the 98 Vett I bought a few weeks ago and I like the car ok enough it has power throughout and will get out of its own way and I bought it cheap enough with a warranty no less! I should have it paid off in short order. Then I can go back on the Hunt for another ZO6 (Wheres that Evil smile emotion smiley?)


I sure wanted the ZO6 Corvette though sweet cars almost as Nice as the BMW and indefinably more fun to drive than the BMW and Parts are more affordable. I was shopping for 08-10 and a certain dollar amount I was willing to spend every time I would find one
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PostPosted: Mon May 29, 2017 9:39 am
The GTO would be a fun car and probaby a good deal, they lacked a bit in looks so I don't think they became a great hit despite the great power they make. A nice upgrade on the Jetta :goodjob:

Other than the continuing work on the shop and never ending unpacking/organizing I'm not doing much car related. I have decided to sell off some of my projects and just keep the 4 I want most so we'll see how that goes.

Haven't heard from Doug in ages, the car should be close I woukld think?
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PostPosted: Wed May 31, 2017 9:22 am
You've got almost as many as I have so I know the what the feeling of the urge to thin the heard is all about which four are you going to keep? I would hope the Buick is one of them?

My Roommate in California has a 64-65 she restored. Shes had it to several shows and has a few trophy's for her effort.

No Haven't seen or heard from Doug in a while I don't have his address any more or his number or I would drop by his place and see what was going on. My weekends are pretty busy anyway commuting back and forth. Need to get some serious work on the Chevelle project
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 9:40 am
Yup, the 64 Riv is one of the keepers. Also the 65 drop top Stang I'm building for my wife, the 51 Chev streetrod pickup I started a long time ago and my 59 Triumph TR3 that I've had for 40 years. All of them except the Riv are full frame off restos so that will take a while. The Riv I'm just going to do body and paint and a bit of interior work, already rebuilt the motor.

You'll have to post some pics of the Chevelle build as you progress.

Hope Doug is alright
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 10:35 am
Ya Me too the last few pictures he showed us the car looked really close the amount of work in that car is amazing the suspension work and detail is Top notch.
I started out to shop yesterday but ended up feeling really bad and laid down for an hour or so now today im running a fever and coughing pretty bad chest is on fire again feels like I have another case of Bronchitis coming on big time, Cant hardly breath I don't want to go to the dam Doctor.
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The glass is being installed and i'm doing the wood graining on the window sash moldings. I need to take some time to explain but an apology is all i have time for right now, sorry. Wiring is 90% in :happy: :happy:
Dennis get better and get the Corvette :bighug:
Rob I hate moving but it will soon be over and worth it.

hope you can figure out the pictures i need to get a new photobucket account :knockout: :knockout: :splat:
it needs to be lowered with big and littles. .
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