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Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by ColoradoTJ, Jun 26, 2022.

  1. Aug 15, 2023 at 7:07 PM
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    I’m not near retirement either but I am trying to find a nice 83-86. I keep finding late 70’s all day long though.
    That is a really nice truck!
     
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  2. Aug 15, 2023 at 7:54 PM
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    1970 chevelle ss 454 4spd. With some luck, I’ll have one in the next 3-5 years. Gotta get the k5 running and dialed in and sold before I can go after that. Although I’m missing my scat pack charger bad and I’m really jonesing for another 392.
     
  4. Aug 15, 2023 at 8:17 PM
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    Damn. You have some expensive tastes in cars. :thumbsup:

    My first car was a 70 SS Chevelle...oh the cars we wished still were parked in the driveway.
     
  5. Aug 15, 2023 at 8:24 PM
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    That’s a lot to take in at once(while drinking) I’m coming back to this list in the morning. I should have specified I was only looking local. But I appreciate your efforts!

    Edit: Would be open to travel/ship for the right combination of driver/price.

    I was looking at frames last weekend at work. Most c10’s by me are barn finds/need lots of love.

    look more like this(yes I realize it’s a k5…I like those too)
    https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/d/canby-1991-k5-chevrolet-blazer/7653693707.html
     
  6. Aug 15, 2023 at 8:40 PM
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    I sure spent a lot of time in a 1969 Nova as a teenager as well. Did a lot of remove and replacement on motors too. Such easy cars to work on.

    Looked almost exactly like this:

    36992759-1969-chevrolet-nova-std.jpg
     
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  7. Aug 15, 2023 at 9:04 PM
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  8. Aug 15, 2023 at 9:07 PM
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  9. Aug 15, 2023 at 9:09 PM
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  10. Aug 15, 2023 at 9:14 PM
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    You can get these classic Mercedes cars for reasonable prices.

    https://classiccars.com/listings/find/1979/mercedes-benz/280sl

    371K Miles!! wow.

    https://classiccars.com/listings/vi...des-benz-280sl-for-sale-in-mesa-arizona-85204

    https://classiccars.com/listings/vi...-benz-280sl-for-sale-in-phoenix-arizona-85048

    Under 50K miles

    https://classiccars.com/listings/vi...enz-280sl-for-sale-in-cadillac-michigan-49601
     
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  11. Aug 15, 2023 at 9:24 PM
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    I love that car but it would require me to have a second vehicle for winter weather type stuff.

    in comes a 22 Silverado 1500 Zr2. Texas Speed I think has aftermarket heads and long tube headers etc. etc. for the 6.2. Then Whipple it.

    Still looking at options. Waiting for a couple things to happen. I don’t want to make this decision before everything works itself out.
     
  12. Aug 15, 2023 at 9:29 PM
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    Oh just get some good snow tires......:rofl:

    I was surprised at how well the new Corvette C8 does in the snow (mid engine...maybe not real surprised).
     
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    A buddy just built a Nova from the ground up, it's going on BAT soon. I'll try and remember to post a link.
    The thing is gorgeous, painted in Toyota Quicksand :drool:
     
  15. Aug 15, 2023 at 10:00 PM
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    Wow. I would have to see that car with that color. Definitely a custom job for sure. My wife absolutely loves that color.
     
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    Same here, it looks so damn good in person.
    You'll have to show her :D
     
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    This car was built for fun I imagine. Have you ever seen Joe Rogan's 1969 Camaro build? That is crazy wild.
     
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    My retirement (in 35yrs if I’m lucky) vessel will be a large welded aluminum or fiberglass boat and a truck with the capabilities to pull it. Although, I see many large fiberglass boats on triple axle trailers being towed by tundras at the boat ramp everytime I go
     
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    The V is a great car! Id suggest a 2018-2019.
    More than enough power and plenty of comfort!
    Caught him on i40 enjoying the coupe.:D
    The V3 is the ultimate CTS!
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    Only car set in stone is the GN right now. Hopefully a 67 Chevelle soon! About 13 years away from retirement though.

    Screenshot_20230817_003307_Photos.jpg Screenshot_20230817_005522_Photos.jpg
     
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    Forgot about the Lexus IS 500. Now that dealerships are not price gouging 20K on them....

    472 HP/ 395 TQ. Pretty much a 4 door RC F.


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  25. Aug 17, 2023 at 6:54 AM
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    Too many mods to come

    Awesome cars the parentals had 5 at one point such classics
     
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    Colorado tj..just sold the wife's is350 the 500 is that and a bag of chips...need to change my comment about my Tundra...going to supercharge it so it REALLY is my Retirement vehicle
     
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    I've already got my retirement vehicles, but won't be able to retire for about 10 years. But who wants to wait to enjoy them??

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    Front is a 1977 Allison Daytona Dune Buggy, 100% as it rolled off the showroom floor, including the tires. I have another set of wheels/tires for actual driving. Ken Allison built them to compete with the Meyers Manx buggies sold in California (the other 3 are authentic Meyers Manx buggies). Ken had a fiberglass shop in Daytona Beach, FL, and was the one who made the Union 76 spotter's balls for the Daytona International Speedway.
     

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