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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-01-03....Muscle Car Mania!
dansangel

Posted on 10/01/2003 1:29:24 AM PDT by dansangel



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Muscle cars have been a huge part of the American heritage. Songs have been written about them, movies made and legends born. Americans are fans of different incarnations of racing; NASCAR, Indy Car, drag racing and Formula One, to name a few. Mario Andretti, Dale Earnhardt, Michael Schumacher and Don Garlits are all household names.

Today at the Finest, we celebrate the American Muscle Car. Presented here are just a very few of the wealth of American muscle cars from which to choose.



From the Corvette History Site:




The first Corvette was built on June 30th, 1953 in Flint, Michigan. The antennas in the '53 Corvettes were mesh screen fiberglassed into the inside of the trunk. The '53 vettes had two interior hood releases, one for each hood latch. There were only 300 Corvettes produced in 1953, all were roadsters. All 300 were polo white on the outside and red on the inside. The only engine available was a 150hp six cylinder engine with a powerglide automatic transmission. The base price of the '53 Corvette was $3,498.00.



From the Automotive Intelligence Site:




The original Ford Thunderbird, introduced in 1954 as a '55 model, was a sporty two-seater. It's long cowl was set off by elegant round headlamps, an "egg-crate" radiator grille and a wraparound, aircraft-style windscreen. A scoop in the bonnet and a row of chrome-like vents in the bumpers hinted at the car's V-8 power. In 1956, the famous porthole window was added to Ford Thunderbird's optional removable hard top.



From the Mustang Maniacs Site:




The Mustang was the brain child of Lee Iococca .The Mustang debuted at the World's Fair in Chicago on April 14, 1964. The car was available with a wide choice of options in coupe and convertible only. Reaction to the Mustang's arrival was tremendous and dealers could not get enough. The first day the car went up for sale, April 17, 1964, saw 22,000 cars sold at or above retail.



Chevrolet's answer to the Mustang was the Camaro SS. Shown here is a 1969 model:




The 1969 Camaro SS featured a 5.7 liter 350 cubic inch V8 engine. With 295 bhp and a 4-speed manual transmission, it reached top speeds of 121 mph. For the serious muscle car collector, the 1969 Camaro SS is a must-own.



A personal favorite of mine is the 1970 Chevelle SS:




The 70 Chevelle SS boasted a big-block 454 in either an LS-5 with 360 bhp or the more rare LS-6 with 460 bhp. An LS-6 car was tested by Hot Rod magazine and ran 108 mph in the quarter mile in 13.44 seconds. Be still my heart!



For all of you Mopar fans, here is a 1971 Plymouth Barracuda:




This Mopar Muscle Machine boasted a 383 cubic inch, 4-barrel engine. It has been known to run 12.13 seconds at 107 mph in the quarter mile. It's sleek good looks made it a favorite that resurfaced in the TV show "Nash Bridges" with Don Johnson's character at the wheel. Nostalgia at its best!






I must admit I have a long-standing affection for a later model muscle car. From 1986 until 2000, I was the proud owner of this beautiful 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS:




Yes, that's .45MAN - notice *his* long-lost love right beside the SS, a beautiful 1988 Merkur XR4TI.




When I purchased the Monte Carlo SS brand new in 1986 it was "love at first drive." The Chevy always gave a great ride, had excellent acceleration (small-block V-8 with a 4-barrel carburetor) and ended up being low-maintenace over the course of our long relationship. In May 2000, someone decided they wanted my car more than I did and tried to steal it. The theft was foiled by a combination of .45MAN discovering it in process and the fact that the rank amateurs damaged the steering column so badly the floor-mounted shift would not move out of "neutral."

After the car was in the shop for a long 8 weeks while parts were located around the country, it was found that the transmission was slipping and the a/c was shot. After much soul-searching and a few tears, it was decided that the car that had served me so well over 14 years, needed to go on to "greener pastures."




Please feel free to share a fond "Muscle Car" story with us, or just kick back, relax and enjoy the show as others cruise up and down Memory Lane.



And, while you're at it, check out our own St.Louie1's pride and joy, a pristine 1974 Corvette:


Martin_Fierro doesn't call me Dans"Gearhead"Angel for nothin'! ;-)







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To: FormerlyAnotherLurker
I am thinking of something to destroy the data recorder if necessary after reading of court cases were the data were introduced to show how fast one was driving.

That is what bothers me the most about it. That can be really useful information in some respects, but *damning* in others. Chilling.

Thanks for your very thoughtful and infomrative posts. I promise to research my facts more thoroughly in the future - LOL! Meanwhile, it was nice *meeting* you.

Got to sign off. Been up since 4 a.m. and am starting to feel it. ((((FAL)))))

161 posted on 10/01/2003 5:27:30 PM PDT by dansangel (*Visualize No Democrats*)
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To: deadhead
Yikes, I know...no American cars

((((((((((Colleen))))))))

So glad I saw you before I shut down for the night. Thank you for your contributions.

Oh well, at least your taste in non-American cars is acceptable - LOL! So, the Volvo was a standard shift?

My daughter is a hoot - will not drive an automatic. Since the day she got her license she has owned only standard transmission cars. I'm so proud! :-)

The Pulsar looks like it was a fun ride. Driving should be fun, otherwise, why bother?

I'm about to fall asleep at the table, so that's it for me. Have a *wonderful* evening and (((((Hugs))))) to Lucy!

162 posted on 10/01/2003 5:32:15 PM PDT by dansangel (*Visualize No Democrats*)
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To: dansangel
"I promise to research my facts more thoroughly in the future"

Please don't misunderstand, I followed the link you posted and just because of my (arcane) knowledge knew the site had it wrong. Nothing against your posting it since it was attributed. I doubt anyone can research everything they come across. The thread has been great.
Get some sleep!
163 posted on 10/01/2003 5:44:10 PM PDT by FormerlyAnotherLurker
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To: Aquamarine; dansangel; JustAmy
"is he still doing good?"

I haven't gotten the evening update yet.
Beth gets off work, goes home, gets his supper with the breast pump, takes it down to the hospital, feeds him, then kangeroos him for awhile.
Then she calls his Nana with the update and she e-mails it to me.
In the meantime, I'm holding my breath!

I had no idea that a little four pound baby boy could take over my life!
Dear God, what a blessing!!

164 posted on 10/01/2003 5:49:14 PM PDT by TexasCowboy (COB1)
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To: dansangel
"So, the Volvo was a standard shift? "

LOL, yes. I have only driven cars that are standard. As many people say, if you can drive a standard, you can drive anything :-)

"My daughter is a hoot - will not drive an automatic"

I agree with your daughter :-) I think driving a standard keeps ya more alert.

Good night, dansangel. Thanks for the hugs for Lucy!

165 posted on 10/01/2003 5:49:57 PM PDT by deadhead (God Bless Our Troops and Veterans)
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To: dutchess

Prayers for John and his loved ones. So very sad. God Bless All


166 posted on 10/01/2003 5:55:22 PM PDT by deadhead (God Bless Our Troops and Veterans)
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To: TexasCowboy
I have been keeping Logan in my Prayers.
167 posted on 10/01/2003 5:57:08 PM PDT by deadhead (God Bless Our Troops and Veterans)
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To: dansangel; .45MAN
'Nite, Dansy - love your bears and the bedtime story. :) Thanks for today's fun thread. :)
168 posted on 10/01/2003 6:01:58 PM PDT by Billie
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To: Calpernia; ST.LOUIE1; Billie; daisyscarlett; dansangel; dutchess; Mama_Bear; FreeTheHostages; ...
I've had a planned visit with my college roomate in two weeks and I just learned she has a new 9-week old little female dachshund, Schotze 3. So, I'm really looking forward to my New Braunfels visit--and roomie isn't offended. She and her husband got me hooked on dachshunds.
169 posted on 10/01/2003 6:13:15 PM PDT by lonestar (Don't mess with Texans!)
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To: deadhead; All
I need to apologize for leaving people off Logan's ping list.
I got the ping list from Brad's Gramma who had to take a leave from posting the updates.
If I've left you off, please let me know.
170 posted on 10/01/2003 6:13:15 PM PDT by TexasCowboy (COB1)
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To: lonestar
Have a wonderful visit with your friends and their little Schotze 3 :-)

When I was growing up, there was a family on the block who had a dachshund, and guess what his name was...yep Schotze :-)

171 posted on 10/01/2003 6:19:59 PM PDT by deadhead (God Bless Our Troops and Veterans)
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To: TexasCowboy
I had no idea that a little four pound baby boy could take over my life!

He made mush out of quite a few of us. lol It's those eyes!

BTW...it should be mandatory for you to post that gif of him that Louie made on the Termite thread every hundred posts or so. :)

172 posted on 10/01/2003 6:27:14 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: deadhead
Schotze 1 was the mother of my Schnitzel who lived to be 17 1/2.

How is Lucy doing?

173 posted on 10/01/2003 6:30:35 PM PDT by lonestar (Don't mess with Texans!)
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To: lonestar
Hi lonestar. Lucy seems to be a little more sprite this evening. Still walking lopsided, head tilted. Her mouth is still drooping. Will check in with the Vet tomorrow. Gosh, I am so worried, but am trying to be positive.
174 posted on 10/01/2003 6:33:45 PM PDT by deadhead (God Bless Our Troops and Veterans)
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To: dansangel; Billie; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine
Better late than never, but I guess that's what happens when you depend on a Yugo for transportation.

Just kidding. Didn't get a "Muscle Car" until '91 when we got an '89 Mustang Convertible. Still got it as 'my' car.


175 posted on 10/01/2003 6:34:43 PM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: dansangel
OK, I have been floating around just drooling at some of the muscle cars from the past. This thread started it.

This is my dream Car! 1969 Z 28 Camaro 4 Speed Huggar Orange.

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 Huggar Orange X-33 Car
These cars were produced for Trans Am racing and are very powerful cars in stock form. 302 Cubic inch V-8 4 Spd

GORGEOUS, SIMPLY GORGEOUS

176 posted on 10/01/2003 6:45:38 PM PDT by The Mayor (He who waits on the Lord will not be crushed by the weights of adversity.)
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To: lonestar; FreeTheHostages; jwfiv; Billie; Pippin; Libertina; JohnHuang2; Aquamarine; ST.LOUIE1; ...

Speakers Up! Click!

I know, not a car...But I'm sitting here listening to lovely music and wanted to share.

177 posted on 10/01/2003 6:50:52 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: deadhead
We have an '88 Olds with 58,000 miles and a '82 El Camino with 28,000 original miles--and dead battery from not being driven.

I don't get around much!

I'm not a car nut. Now.

178 posted on 10/01/2003 6:52:24 PM PDT by lonestar (Don't mess with Texans!)
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To: MEG33
Thank you Meg. I love the 4 y.o. age too.
179 posted on 10/01/2003 6:52:55 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: Pippin
Thank you from Frankie Pips!
180 posted on 10/01/2003 6:54:35 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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