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Therealporkchop
Intermediate Member
Username: Therealporkchop
Post Number: 297
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 12:43 am: | 
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This is a truckers worst nightmare...atleast in North Carolina.... |
Sg569
Intermediate Member
Username: Sg569
Post Number: 194
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 10:40 am: |
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Well, with the hood, and the trunk up it looks like N.C. needs to get better cars; looks like that thing is broke down. I don't know why a broke down patrol car would be a truckers worst nightmare but, ok.
sg569 |
Rover
Intermediate Member
Username: Rover
Post Number: 229
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 10:48 am: |
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Just another broke-down Ford! LOL!
(Just kiddin')
Hmm, I wonder if we could get those guys to go after the truckers with them "extra" channels and a-talkin' on 10 Meters. NC did pass a law to enable them to enforce CB rules/interference, ya know. |
Kennjen
Junior Member
Username: Kennjen
Post Number: 40
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 11:22 am: |
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HUH ?
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Coyote
Intermediate Member
Username: Coyote
Post Number: 338
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 11:24 am: |
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 Well, I'm sure it's the one's that aren't broke down they worry about. |
Therealporkchop
Intermediate Member
Username: Therealporkchop
Post Number: 297
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 12:04 pm: |
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HAHA..that's a picture of a toy dude!! But I know what you're saying...
This is the open forum..I just thought I'd break the ice a bit!!
If that junk of checking for 10 meter rigs in trucks starts or has started in this state, then yes, this is the worst thing a trucker here wants to see. I can see them wanting to get you for using it on 10 meters and not being licensed, but converted and on 11 meters...bull. |
Slugo4449
Member
Username: Slugo4449
Post Number: 51
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 4:25 pm: |
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Looks like there is a 2X4 holding up the hood! |
Therealporkchop
Intermediate Member
Username: Therealporkchop
Post Number: 300
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 6:25 pm: |
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I'm glad everyone is getting to joke about this...haha.
I remember when they had Caprices...wonder why don't anymore...hmmm.
I didn't know there was a law passed for them to do anything about cb's.
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Mrhappy
Intermediate Member
Username: Mrhappy
Post Number: 172
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 8:44 pm: |
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Very simple, Chevrolet doesn't make the Caprice anymore. |
Rover
Intermediate Member
Username: Rover
Post Number: 230
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 9:35 pm: |
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I'm glad everyone is getting to joke about this...haha.
I remember when they had Caprices...wonder why don't anymore...hmmm.
I didn't know there was a law passed for them to do anything about cb's.
As of Dec 1, 2004! It follows the "Local Enforcement" law, PL106-521 signed by Clinton in 2000.
As to the Caprices...I got this straight from several NC troopers. They hung onto those Caprices as LONG as the state would LET them. Six years later NC still had '96 Caprices in their Motor Carrier fleet (those blue ones) Why?
More comfortable and the LT1 Caprice would eat a Crown Vic for LUNCH! LOL! Trooper told me he was in a chase with a CV when a State Caprice hove in to view in his mirror. At 90 MPH, the Caprice PASSED him while he was flat-out accelerating, pulled in front a car length ahead and continued to gain on the fleeing motorist until he was right on his bumper. Made him feel about 2" tall! THAT's why they didn't WANT to let go of 'em. Now NC is using *some* Impalas with Police Packages that are equal to the CV in speed and handling--it just ain't quite as comfortable as the Crown Vic. Me? I'll opt for the Chevy anytime because I got tired of walking to summon help when I was F ound O n R oad D ead!
;) LOL!
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Therealporkchop
Intermediate Member
Username: Therealporkchop
Post Number: 304
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 1:03 am: |
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True, no reason to have a 10 meter radio. Of course you could just listen, you don't have to transmit. And most all truckers have Connex or Galaxy radios installed in their trucks..converted to 11 meters.
I could get started about the Ford vs. Chevy thing...but that's not why I posted that picture.
Anyway...I'm glad you guys are having fun!! |
Coyote
Intermediate Member
Username: Coyote
Post Number: 340
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 12:55 pm: |
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A few departments down here started using the Malibu. |
Rover
Intermediate Member
Username: Rover
Post Number: 231
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 3:52 pm: |
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LOL! After 32 years, my cars are still "dressing for dinner"! Tie required! ....Bowtie, that is!
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Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 370
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 9:11 pm: |
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We have a bunch of Bu's here and even a few modified Durango 2WD that have been lowered, They look COOL and mean, the officers report loving them! |
Road_warrior
Advanced Member
Username: Road_warrior
Post Number: 730
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 9:52 pm: |
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Our cops are saving gas, they went to bicycles....LOL |
Heavyweight
Junior Member
Username: Heavyweight
Post Number: 23
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 9:57 pm: |
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Nc is still using the camaro Z28 for right now and have started using the new Mustank GT(lol)I live close to the highway patrol station and have seen more than a few so watch out.They are also using a few BMW motorcycles but i havent seen but a few of those on the road. |
Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 372
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Monday, August 08, 2005 - 9:03 am: |
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We have bike cops here too, they are great and I love to see them in the neighborhoods. Seems they can see more activity when they slow down and can look around. Same with motorcycle cops. I really like to see them around!
Chad |
Therealporkchop
Intermediate Member
Username: Therealporkchop
Post Number: 310
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 08, 2005 - 2:55 pm: |
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Boy Howdy!! I could jump up on the Ford soapbox, but that isn't what I posted that for. But you guys are trying my nerves....
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Road_warrior
Advanced Member
Username: Road_warrior
Post Number: 733
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, August 08, 2005 - 4:41 pm: |
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I live in a small town of about 3000 people.
Its quiet most of the time. A drug bust here
and there and some thefts reported from time
to time. Since i've been living, 44years, theres
been 2 murders and 1 kidnapping. Not bad.
Our sheriff is Andy Taylor and his deputy
Barney Fife...LOL.. No, seriously knock on wood,
its been quiet. |
Troublemaker
Intermediate Member
Username: Troublemaker
Post Number: 151
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Monday, August 08, 2005 - 7:32 pm: |
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That's not something to laugh at!!!
sincerly,
Otis
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Therealporkchop
Intermediate Member
Username: Therealporkchop
Post Number: 316
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 08, 2005 - 9:08 pm: |
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There once was a Deputy named Fife. Who carried a gun and a knife. The knife was all rusty, the gun was all dusty...cause he never caught a crook in his life...
HAHA..
How can Sheriff Taylor be your Sheriff, when he's the one here? |
Rover
Intermediate Member
Username: Rover
Post Number: 232
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Monday, August 08, 2005 - 10:04 pm: |
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TheRealPorkChop,
Ford is GREAT for makin' strong legs! LOL! I got 'em walkin' to summon help back when I had a Mustang! My rule of the day was--Never go farther than you can walk back before dark! ;)
Now that I have pulled your chain, I have a confession to make. I DO have a Ford after 30 years of swearing I wouldn't. Um..........its a 1931 Model A!!!! Lots of fun to restore and drive.
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Therealporkchop
Intermediate Member
Username: Therealporkchop
Post Number: 320
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - 2:14 pm: |
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Well, I love my Fords, every last one of them. I've had some GM products too. I've learned one thing. They make lemons in all sizes and colors.
I will say this so that your chain yankin' attempt won't be wasted...you guys must have gotten all the lemon's, cause I've never had a bad Ford. Can't say my GM was bad either.
I love you guys!!! |
Kennjen
Junior Member
Username: Kennjen
Post Number: 41
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - 3:34 pm: |
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I still don't get this thread....
Am I the only one ?
P.S. I just passed the tech tix. Getting a call sign in few days. |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 6598
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - 4:39 pm: |
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Kennjen,
The Picture is of a North Carolina Motor Carrier Enforcement Officers car.
For a OTR Driver or Big Truck driver it is a nitemare.
They Operate the Chicken Coops / Weigh Stations and Check Everything, Log Books, Papers, do Complete Truck Inspections and literally are a giant headache for OTR / Truck Drivers.
The one thing a trucker hates to hear the MOST is the words "PULL AROUND BACK" at a weigh Station or see mr DOT with lights on pulling you over.
They can also DOT (another word for inspection) you on the side of the road. Some are VERY PICKY and others are ok.
THEY are a Trucker's WORST NITEMARE!
CONGRATULATIONS ON PASSING YOUR TECH TEST! 
As soon as you get your License let me know and I can issue you a CEF HAM #
Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9OSN |
Kennjen
Junior Member
Username: Kennjen
Post Number: 42
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - 5:33 pm: |
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HUH....ok..
"MOTOR CARRIER ENFORCEMENT" .....From the sound of it I thought it was some kind of a joke that I just wasn't getting. I mean every truck and cars CARRY a motor, doesn't it ? Man, they couldn't name that agency better ? Call it, Transport Vehicle Enforcement or some thing...
I just never ever knew what a "Motor carrier Enforcement" was.....
Live and learn. |
Keithinatlanta
Advanced Member
Username: Keithinatlanta
Post Number: 664
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - 7:42 pm: |
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You guys just don't get it do you????????????????
So for one last act, here we go:
FORD = DROF
Translation:
Driver Returned on Foot!
Keith in Atlanta
1969 Z - 28 all the way - no I did not have one, had a 1968 Camero SS 396. Got my first ticket in city of Atlanta. Judge threw the book at me. Cost me $100, time off from work, and a whole lot of worry. At $100 a week before taxes, a $100 fine was HIGH. but I slowed down for sure.
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Rover
Intermediate Member
Username: Rover
Post Number: 234
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - 7:46 pm: |
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TheRealPorkChop,
LOL! Glad we can have a bit of fun in here. Now I love that old Model A of mine. It is just, well, FUN! I mean it is bit rattle-y (is there such a word?), no AC, no Power Steering, no Auto trans, and *can* be a handful if you aren't watchful. The transmission has NO syncronization and you have to do a lot of double-clutching, an art I fear has almost been lost amongst car drivers. But it is LOTS of fun. Actually, when you tilt the windshield outwards, it's not bad at all once you get going! I take it to car shows and cruise-ins or just get out and drive a little. However, with the price of gas, that could come to an end--at least for me. |
Therealporkchop
Intermediate Member
Username: Therealporkchop
Post Number: 322
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - 10:23 pm: |
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In this state it use to be called DMV Enforcement. They had sky blue cars with some white and red on them, kinda like the state flag. They recently changed to the same color scheme as the Highway Patrol. I drive a truck, well a dumptruck, but none the less the rules apply to me too. I just posted it cause this is the OPEN forum. Just thought I'd post something besides a CB related topic since this is the OPEN forum.
But, they do have CB's in those cars. They do listen to the Super Truckers on 19. They also have started listening to us on the asphalt channel...22.
I've said all I can about Ford vs. Chevy. Almost bought a 69 RS/SS 396. But I opted for a 66 Mustang. Still have it today, it was my first car, and I'm now 32.
I agree Rover, I love the older cars, Ford or Chevy. They had style to them and personality. Love to go to those car shows and see the rods and custom classics. It's also nice to see the restored cars too. I've been in the paint/bodywork business since I was about 16. Between that and messing with my truck, I'm really to busy to even be in CB/Ham.
Hopefully thanks to Lon, now everyone knows what a DOT man is or Motor Carrier Enforcement.
What do they call it in your state? |
Rover
Intermediate Member
Username: Rover
Post Number: 235
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 12:13 pm: |
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M7 dream car way back when was the '67 SS396 in Marina blue. Alas, Dad said NO way; you'll KILL yourself in that car.  And the insurance was high--even in those days. But, ya know, dear old Dad was probably right! |
Twowatt
Member
Username: Twowatt
Post Number: 53
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 8:11 pm: |
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rover, u know, dad may have been right. (but it sure wasn't fun not getting that car, or bike)
but u know, it seems the older i got, the smarter he got.
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Rover
Intermediate Member
Username: Rover
Post Number: 241
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 6:32 pm: |
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I got a daughter that will reach the age soon when she finds that ole Dad wasn't so dumb after all! LOL!
(Porkchop, I taught her right--she wants a Camaro--6 cyl, that is.) LOL! |
Therealporkchop
Intermediate Member
Username: Therealporkchop
Post Number: 329
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 9:08 pm: |
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Well, I've changed my mind. A trucker's worst nightmare in NC is now the price of fuel... |
Twowatt
Member
Username: Twowatt
Post Number: 58
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 10:07 pm: |
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rover, i wanted a red 67 fairlane fastback, with 390ci 330hp motor. only $800, in 1971. i probably would have got killed.
i eventually did get a 67 fairlane. i liked it, but didn't keep it but a couple years. my favorite was a 73 ranchero, with a 429ci that i had built to my specs - over 500hp. loved it, but for medical reasons had to sell it.
camaro 6cly huh, automatic? or how many trannys will it take to teach her stick shift? my father said it took 3 trannys & 2 rearends to teach my mother. he never tried w/my sister - she still can't drive a stick & she's 47. |
Rover
Intermediate Member
Username: Rover
Post Number: 242
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 11:02 am: |
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Twowatt,
My daughter absolutely refuses to learn to drive a stick no matter what I say. Tried everything in the book (what if there's an emergency and there's only a stickshift, what if........, etc). My S-10 is a stick, so she won't drive it. I don't really care which it is; I've gotten so used to shifting I pay it no mind. But then, when I grew up, stickshift was the norm, not to mention all the farm tractors. It is how NC got a ready pool of school bus drivers in the early days. All us farm kids running John Deere tractors! 4-speed with granny low, and muddy dirt roads to get stuck on! LOL!
BTW, if she gets a Camaro, she will be paying for it mostly herself! I think the practice of "giving" kids cars is not a good thing. Are we spoiling our young 'uns this way? I'll help her, but she'll learn about caring for a car herself. |
Sg569
Intermediate Member
Username: Sg569
Post Number: 217
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2005 - 11:11 am: |
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FORD = Flip Over, Read Directions / Funny Okies Really Dig'em, Fouled On Race Day...
I'll stop there
I learned to drive a stick on ONE tranny and ONE car. Trick I learned is to slip the clutch until you get the hang of starting out( after starting from a dead stop everything else is a cakewalk all you have to do is wind the motor up a little). My MOM taught me to drive.
sg569 |
Therealporkchop
Intermediate Member
Username: Therealporkchop
Post Number: 333
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 1:39 pm: |
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Man the puns toward Ford never ends huh?
I'm happy I don't remember them all or even the ones for GM's products. Well, Get a Mechanic Coming, I do remember that. Something about a Cheap Heap Every Valve Rusting or something like that. And I won't say the Pontiac one, cause I just don't like it.
Huh, my first car was stick. Just hopped in and drove off. I don't blame anyone for NOT wanting one of them. When I was younger that was all I wanted, but I drive a truck everyday, and when I come home I just wanna ease it back to D and mash the loud peddle. Beside, if you are racing, you'll never be as consistant as an automatic.
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Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 388
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 9:46 pm: |
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PC I find when I drive the wife's Durango I feel uneasy cause I ALWAYS look for the clutch and get ready to downshift coming to a corner or stop Just kinda weird for me
As for racing automatics....... A clutch is cheaper than a tranny rebuild At first it was tough to get consistent times, then it got VERY consistent and non varying on track temps heating the auto tranny. I went from a supercharger to nitrous (DUMB) and even though it's spray was computer controlled with the engine management I felt that the nitrous inconsistency was more than my beginning drags in a manual. I ran an auto for a while and just like the fact that you can feel the engine and squeeze a tad more if it's running well.
Now let's all go out and buy a bunch of gas and burn it up at the track
Chad |
Rover
Intermediate Member
Username: Rover
Post Number: 248
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 10:00 pm: |
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I'm fixin' to trade soon. Probably another S-10. This one has been a good one, but I expect I'll start having wear trouble after 150,000. I mean, the old truck is almost 10 years old and it can't help wearing out eventually. I just replaced the brakes all round and put a couple tires on it ( I had to do that to pass state safety inspection).
Mine is a stick, and I don't really pay it all that much attention. Sure, an auto is nicer, but I just got used to swapping cogs, so I really don't notice it. My next truck will be whatever it happens to be--stick or auto--whatever it turns out to be and I like *that* particular truck. But I'll still be wearin' a bowtie! ;)
(Don't let us bug ya with the Ford stuff!)
73
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Therealporkchop
Intermediate Member
Username: Therealporkchop
Post Number: 336
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 11:26 pm: |
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Oh you guys don't bother me. I love my Fords whether anyone else does or not. I just don't agree with the stick vs. auto when it comes to being consistent. It's hard to a stick to keep up with a good auto and matching stall. |
Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 390
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 - 9:01 am: |
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It's all driver
Chad |
Heavyweight
Junior Member
Username: Heavyweight
Post Number: 25
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 - 3:56 pm: |
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Ok heard from the ford and dm guys but what about Mopars?15 Years ago we pulled a 69 hemi Road Runner out of a barn with a blown motor,paid $2500.00 for it.We worked on the car for 5 years,it was in bad shape.I still the car and with over 720 hp to the rear wheel with out the little blue bottle(that adds from 250 to 500) i have yet to see a GM or Ford stay with it for more than a half a mile.There are faster cars out there but not many. whats really fun is smoking those 1000 cc crotch rockets,man they get mad when a 36 year old car runs off and leves em. Remember anything less than a Hemi is just second place! |
Troublemaker
Intermediate Member
Username: Troublemaker
Post Number: 157
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 - 9:42 pm: |
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"DODGE MAGNUM" OWNER HERE! |
Chad
Intermediate Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 395
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2005 - 9:01 am: |
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Was looking into the magnum before I bought the rice burner, Sweeetttt cars but With 1 SUV and 1 pickup truck ecomomy made sense. How do you like it? What do you think of the new Charger?
BTW I race the Dakota and the wife owns a Durango, Mopar in my home too. (and one rice child)
Chad |
Troublemaker
Intermediate Member
Username: Troublemaker
Post Number: 158
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2005 - 8:12 pm: |
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Sorry, I ment 5.9 Magnum in my 99" Ram Sport |
Rover
Intermediate Member
Username: Rover
Post Number: 253
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 10:14 pm: |
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You guys should've been with me tonight at the weekly car meet. There were MOPARS plenty from Chargers, Challengers, to Barracudas to Dodge Demons with the 340 6 pack! As well as a few original 427 Cobras, SS Chevelles, '36 thru 40 Fords, Chevys, orginal and hot rods, 50's style rods and a couple like mine--Model A Fords. So Chrysler guys---eat yer hearts!!!! LOL!
(Sweeeeeeeeet) |
Rover
Intermediate Member
Username: Rover
Post Number: 255
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 7:23 pm: |
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Honestly, I don't know if they are "originals" or not. I just know there are one or two that show up at the Stanley, NC meet at Hardees on Friday nights. I just know they are blue and grey, say
"427" Cobra and have that racing body. If they are reproductions, honestly, I didn't look at them that hard.
I don't "really" dislike Fords, I was jerkin' TheRealPorkChop around a little. I've kinda gotten attached to "Henry", my old '31 Model A.
And that's a Ford.
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Heavyweight
Junior Member
Username: Heavyweight
Post Number: 26
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 9:09 pm: |
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The first of the little cobras were 289 powered.with the success of the 289 they thought that if a little was better than more would be great and installed a high riser 427.Factory rated at 425hp they really made over 500 hp and in a car that was around 2300 pounds had to be one heck of a ride!If you wanted a real cobra today and offered someone $300.000 they would tell you to go where the sun dont shine,right now you would need at leat $750.000 for one.Last sunday here in Newton they had a big cruse in down town,they have it every year and around 700 cars tured out.At the cruse a few years ago a man came up to the owner of a 66(i think)427 cobra with $750.000 CASH and was turned down buy this guy who has many high dallor ford muscle cars in 3 or 4 big buildings behing his business.Those are about the only muscle cars(cobras) that have held there valuie,mopars on the other hand keep going up.Some guy wanted to trade a 1 year old dodge viper and $100.000 for mine,i said no. |
Therealporkchop
Intermediate Member
Username: Therealporkchop
Post Number: 351
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, August 21, 2005 - 2:14 pm: |
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Now, this is turning into a good post...we are talking about Fords and better yet...Shelby... |
Rover
Intermediate Member
Username: Rover
Post Number: 256
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 10:13 pm: |
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My "A" is pretty original and I intend to keep it that way. It does have some concessions to modern life like a 12 alternator and halogen lights and turn signals. These days, people don't know what hand signals are! I don't intend to get killed with my hand sticking out while someone plows into me jabbering on a cell phone. The running gear otherwise is original down to the old "friction" shock absorbers. I am gradually bringing my A Model up to "driver" condition--one that looks good on the road, but not necessarily "show" condition. I just want to be able to somewhat experience what it was like in those days chuckety-chukking down the road at 40 MPH. It needs paint and an interior and that's it (some of the interior panels are missing but the insides and doors have been painted ready for installation of the panels. It starts and runs great: pull the choke out 3/4, tap the gas, retard the spark lever and tap the starter on the floor. Then away I go!
Now when I get this one done, there's the matter of a 1951 Willys military jeep I am also restoring. |
