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The Exasperation of Owning a Vintage Car
Posted by:
Wrencher
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Date: June 27, 2012 10:13PM
I own a 1970 Ford Torino. I bought the car 20 years ago and enjoy taking it out when the weather's nice or over to cruise-ins throughout the area. It's not ready for the Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach however, it passes everything but the gas station and is similar to the one my Dad owned when I as growing up.
Up until 10 years ago, I'd get the usual, "Hey man, nice car..." sometimes additional discussion would continue sometimes not.
Now for the past 10 years all I seem to get is, "Hey man...does it have a Cobra Jet?" as if to imply this is the only REAL Torino.
Up until 10 years ago, I'd get the usual, "Hey man, nice car..." sometimes additional discussion would continue sometimes not.
Now for the past 10 years all I seem to get is, "Hey man...does it have a Cobra Jet?" as if to imply this is the only REAL Torino.
Re: The Exasperation of Owning a Vintage Car
Posted by:
TheMeeper
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Date: June 27, 2012 10:26PM
Take it to the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas- they might give you $2,500 for what you got, and you can be on TV!
Re: The Exasperation of Owning a Vintage Car
Posted by:
WashingTone-Locian
()
Date: June 27, 2012 10:27PM
Wrencher Wrote:
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> Now for the past 10 years all I seem to get is,
> "Hey man...does it have a Cobra Jet?" as if to
> imply this is the only REAL Torino.
Well, does it?
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> Now for the past 10 years all I seem to get is,
> "Hey man...does it have a Cobra Jet?" as if to
> imply this is the only REAL Torino.
Well, does it?
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http://bible.cc/1_corinthians/13-11.htm
Re: The Exasperation of Owning a Vintage Car
Posted by:
clear as day
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Date: June 27, 2012 11:24PM
seeing as eesh is a car fanatic and hasn't responded to this thread, this is an eesh thread. Christopher Werner owns a 1970 Ford Torino.
Re: The Exasperation of Owning a Vintage Car
Posted by:
Wrencher
()
Date: June 28, 2012 12:06AM
WashingTone-Locian Wrote:
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> Wrencher Wrote:
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>
> >
> > Now for the past 10 years all I seem to get is,
> > "Hey man...does it have a Cobra Jet?" as if to
> > imply this is the only REAL Torino.
>
>
> Well, does it?
Lol...nope, Loc. Just a "piddly" 351 Cleveland...
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> Wrencher Wrote:
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> -----
>
> >
> > Now for the past 10 years all I seem to get is,
> > "Hey man...does it have a Cobra Jet?" as if to
> > imply this is the only REAL Torino.
>
>
> Well, does it?
Lol...nope, Loc. Just a "piddly" 351 Cleveland...
Re: The Exasperation of Owning a Vintage Car
Posted by:
Vexxxed
()
Date: June 28, 2012 07:32AM
Wrencher Wrote:
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> I own a 1970 Ford Torino. I bought the car 20
> years ago and enjoy taking it out when the
> weather's nice or over to cruise-ins throughout
> the area. It's not ready for the Concours
> d'Elegance at Pebble Beach however, it passes
> everything but the gas station and is similar to
> the one my Dad owned when I as growing up.
>
> Up until 10 years ago, I'd get the usual, "Hey
> man, nice car..." sometimes additional discussion
> would continue sometimes not.
>
> Now for the past 10 years all I seem to get is,
> "Hey man...does it have a Cobra Jet?" as if to
> imply this is the only REAL Torino.
Just respond with "Yeah...the 300 six cyclinder version" and watch the reaction. If they're still all pumped up, they don't know shit about older cars and are just using the lingo because it's cool.
Those that know cars wouldn't give a shit one way or the other.
If it bothers you that much, throw a crate CJ in it and sell it. At auction the replicas are bringing more than the originals anyway.
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> I own a 1970 Ford Torino. I bought the car 20
> years ago and enjoy taking it out when the
> weather's nice or over to cruise-ins throughout
> the area. It's not ready for the Concours
> d'Elegance at Pebble Beach however, it passes
> everything but the gas station and is similar to
> the one my Dad owned when I as growing up.
>
> Up until 10 years ago, I'd get the usual, "Hey
> man, nice car..." sometimes additional discussion
> would continue sometimes not.
>
> Now for the past 10 years all I seem to get is,
> "Hey man...does it have a Cobra Jet?" as if to
> imply this is the only REAL Torino.
Just respond with "Yeah...the 300 six cyclinder version" and watch the reaction. If they're still all pumped up, they don't know shit about older cars and are just using the lingo because it's cool.
Those that know cars wouldn't give a shit one way or the other.
If it bothers you that much, throw a crate CJ in it and sell it. At auction the replicas are bringing more than the originals anyway.
Re: The Exasperation of Owning a Vintage Car
Posted by:
sumguy
()
Date: June 28, 2012 04:46PM
Just go out and buy some Cobra Jet badges. If someone asked to see it say you chained the hood down and lost the key or say it will cost you.
Re: The Exasperation of Owning a Vintage Car
Posted by:
Z06
()
Date: June 28, 2012 04:52PM
sumguy Wrote:
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> Just go out and buy some Cobra Jet badges. If
> someone asked to see it say you chained the hood
> down and lost the key or say it will cost you.
Wait...I know you! You're the guy who bought a turd Honda Civic and slapped Si badges on it, aren't you?
To each his own...
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> Just go out and buy some Cobra Jet badges. If
> someone asked to see it say you chained the hood
> down and lost the key or say it will cost you.
Wait...I know you! You're the guy who bought a turd Honda Civic and slapped Si badges on it, aren't you?
To each his own...
Re: The Exasperation of Owning a Vintage Car
Posted by:
sumguy
()
Date: June 28, 2012 04:56PM
No I put 5.0l badges on an acura STI.
Re: The Exasperation of Owning a Vintage Car
Posted by:
tomahawk
()
Date: June 28, 2012 07:16PM
Or GTI badges on a VW Rabbit...
Re: The Exasperation of Owning a Vintage Car
Posted by:
1krider
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Date: June 28, 2012 07:20PM
god how I hate the traffic light conversation with strangers..... " hey nice car" or "hey nice bike blah blah blah". shut the fuck up, we got nothing to talk about.
Re: The Exasperation of Owning a Vintage Car
Posted by:
1krider
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Date: June 28, 2012 07:21PM
unless its a hot girl then its a different story
Re: The Exasperation of Owning a Vintage Car
Posted by:
Genevieve
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Date: June 28, 2012 08:00PM
When I drive my boyfriend's car, I get a lot of questions. But I rarely know the answer. Not a car person.
Re: The Exasperation of Owning a Vintage Car
Posted by:
Sir Gawain
()
Date: June 28, 2012 08:11PM
Genevieve Wrote:
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> When I drive my boyfriend's car, I get a lot of
> questions. But I rarely know the answer. Not a
> car person.
Oh c'mon, Genevieve...you can't make a post like that and not tell us what make, model and year your fuck buddy owns. Do tell...
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> When I drive my boyfriend's car, I get a lot of
> questions. But I rarely know the answer. Not a
> car person.
Oh c'mon, Genevieve...you can't make a post like that and not tell us what make, model and year your fuck buddy owns. Do tell...
Re: The Exasperation of Owning a Vintage Car
Posted by:
Genevieve
()
Date: June 28, 2012 09:04PM
Sir Gawain Wrote:
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> Oh c'mon, Genevieve...you can't make a post like
> that and not tell us what make, model and year
> your fuck buddy owns. Do tell...
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> Oh c'mon, Genevieve...you can't make a post like
> that and not tell us what make, model and year
> your fuck buddy owns. Do tell...
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Re: The Exasperation of Owning a Vintage Car
Posted by:
Gen's Pimp Daddy Magic Mike
()
Date: June 28, 2012 09:28PM
Sir Gawain Wrote:
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> Genevieve Wrote:
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> > When I drive my boyfriend's car, I get a lot of
> > questions. But I rarely know the answer. Not
> a
> > car person.
>
> Oh c'mon, Genevieve...you can't make a post like
> that and not tell us what make, model and year
> your fuck buddy owns. Do tell...
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> Genevieve Wrote:
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> > When I drive my boyfriend's car, I get a lot of
> > questions. But I rarely know the answer. Not
> a
> > car person.
>
> Oh c'mon, Genevieve...you can't make a post like
> that and not tell us what make, model and year
> your fuck buddy owns. Do tell...
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Re: The Exasperation of Owning a Vintage Car
Posted by:
Sir Gawain
()
Date: June 28, 2012 10:03PM
Genevieve Wrote:
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> Sir Gawain Wrote:
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> > Oh c'mon, Genevieve...you can't make a post
> like
> > that and not tell us what make, model and year
> > your fuck buddy owns. Do tell...
Your man drives a Tang Hua?!?!?! Holy shit! My uncle has one of those...it has the posi-rear with a big block and coil-over-springs. He was thinking about adding a shaker scoop but I told him he should leave it like it is...
Man...did she just drop Tang Hua all up in here? Wow...
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> Sir Gawain Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> >
> > Oh c'mon, Genevieve...you can't make a post
> like
> > that and not tell us what make, model and year
> > your fuck buddy owns. Do tell...
Your man drives a Tang Hua?!?!?! Holy shit! My uncle has one of those...it has the posi-rear with a big block and coil-over-springs. He was thinking about adding a shaker scoop but I told him he should leave it like it is...
Man...did she just drop Tang Hua all up in here? Wow...