What do you drive to the lake?

Rusty · 01-09-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunset Bob

2000 Corvette whenever I can.
2005 GMC Sierra Pro Sport when I can't.

135 KM/H is 84 MPH....thats not bad for a Corvette....I wouldn't push it much more than that though.

lawn psycho · 01-09-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

135 KM/H is 84 MPH....thats not bad for Corvette....I wouldn't push it much more than that though.

Yeah, even a 'Vette is going to need more than 2500 RPMs to hit 140MPH. I wouldn't even want to think what would happen if you got pulled over for doing 100+.

MAXUM · 01-09-2011, 07:48 PM

If only I could convince the wife I needed a 1967 Camaro RS/SS with oh a 396 under the hood would do me just fine.

lawn psycho · 01-09-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

If only I could convince the wife I needed a 1967 Camaro RS/SS with oh a 396 under the hood would do me just fine.

I'm sure you know that cars of that vintage in turnkey condition command a hefty price tag. I think of the cars that at one time were $1000 used while in HS and what they are worth now

I love the Chevelle's. The nice one's out there are big money. The styling is just awesome.

ishoot308 · 01-09-2011, 08:10 PM

I think a 66 GTO would make me smile all the way to the lake!!

Dan

John A. Birdsall · 01-18-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

I think a 66 GTO would make me smile all the way to the lake!!

Dan

me brother had a pontiac like that, but it was a convertible. Nice car.

Greene's Basin Girl · 01-18-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by John A. Birdsall

me brother had a pontiac like that, but it was a convertible. Nice car.

Our family had a beautiful blue GTO convertible in the late 60's. We use to drive it to high school. I sure wish we still had it. We still have very fond memories of it. i loved that car!

ishoot308 · 01-18-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by John A. Birdsall

me brother had a pontiac like that, but it was a convertible. Nice car.

Yup, that's my favorite muscle car of all time! I like the looks of the new Challenger also and it's reasonably priced. If I'm lucky however my wife might let me get a new Caddy CTS-V this spring. It's a lot more practical than the Challenger and a super fun car!!

Dan

Irrigation Guy · 01-09-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

If only I could convince the wife I needed a 1967 Camaro RS/SS with oh a 396 under the hood would do me just fine.

Had one of those in highschool, was a 350 SB though.

Would love to have that one back.

kauriel · 01-10-2011, 01:00 AM

Whenever possible we cruise around in my Prius to get 45 - 50 mpg around lake (50 - 55 at home). If my husband wins we take his truck or whatever project car he is working on. We couldn't have more different taste in vehicles lol!

fatlazyless · 01-10-2011, 09:13 AM

Got my eyes focused on a silver 2002 VW GTI 4-cyl, 5-speed w/cassette player w/ 120k miles for $4000. Just trying to find the cash?

Good on gas, and a regular everyday driver; should be able to run it up to 200+k miles before things like struts, shocks, brakes, tires, belts, exhaust, engine bearings, alternator, power steering pump. and radiator all start to fall apart!

Seems like just about every car repair place now charges $80/flat rate hour. Must be someone decent still working for $45/hour that just wants to keep busy?

patman · 01-10-2011, 09:39 AM

An older photo of mine...but I don't have to drive it *TO* the lake, it's already here.

Sunset Bob · 01-10-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by patman

An older photo of mine...but I don't have to drive it *TO* the lake, it's already here.

Now that would give my bird a good race!

robmac · 01-10-2011, 10:23 AM

my only current choices are,06 Tahoe Z-71, 00 S-10 extended cab ZR2 p/u or in the spring 69 iron head sportster.

Newbiesaukee · 01-10-2011, 01:19 PM

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It's really my wife's but she lets me drive it if I keep it clean.

Sorry for the dual images...but it is a nice car.

robmac · 01-10-2011, 06:50 PM

Very nice,my daughter still gives me hard time that we didn't keep one of the 7 FFR cars I built. I may resurect my 69 GTX soon if the economy turns.

Gavia immer · 01-12-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

It's really my wife's but she lets me drive it if I keep it clean.

Sorry for the dual images...but it is a nice car.

Corvettes have great sound systems.

Lakesrider · 01-12-2011, 02:25 PM

Here ya go Rob. Bring back any memories....

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Cal · 01-16-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

If only I could convince the wife I needed a 1967 Camaro RS/SS with oh a 396 under the hood would do me just fine.

Had a new 68 427 Baldwin Camaro purchased Easter week of 1968...it was a beast. Excuse the poor quality photo, its a scanned 42 year old Polaroid

Cal · 01-16-2011, 02:43 PM

Todays land toys
74 t top
75 convert
69/98 shortbed pu with a dual quad 496/700R4

ronc4424 · 01-16-2011, 05:48 PM

Hey Cal,What's your favorite color?...........

Cal · 01-16-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ronc4424

Hey Cal,What's your favorite color?...........

Including my tow vehicle...I'd probably say Red

SAMIAM · 01-17-2011, 10:04 AM

Bought this in 1992 when they first came out.....all wheel drive and all wheel steering.In 1998 I installed a Hennessey Motorsport Stage lll Turbo/exhaust/clutch upgrade,ending up with aprox 425HP.
Had to sell it because it was getting me in trouble but now I wish I had it back.

LIforrelaxin · 01-17-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cal

Including my tow vehicle...I'd probably say Red

I am calling the truck abuse police, now great hauling truck deserves to be covered quite like that in Snow!!!!!

Cal · 01-17-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

I am calling the truck abuse police, now great hauling truck deserves to be covered quite like that in Snow!!!!!

They could be closer than you think

Argie's Wife · 01-18-2011, 12:25 PM

I thought only the Ford Crown Vics came in the Police Inceptor version?

Never heard of the F-350 PI version... what's the specs?

VitaBene · 01-18-2011, 12:48 PM

I am sure he added that emblem on, but I will say that diesel powered pickup would blow the doors off a PI Crown Vic.

Cal · 01-18-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

I am sure he added that emblem on, but I will say that diesel powered pickup would blow the doors off a PI Crown Vic.

Yes, I did add the emblem just for fun and make people wonder

Plus a few bolt ons under the hood and reprogramed 'puter

ronc4424 · 01-16-2011, 05:57 PM

My wifes summer ride. Great little cargo hauler.

ishoot308 · 01-16-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Cal

Had a new 68 427 Baldwin Camaro purchased Easter week of 1968...it was a beast. Excuse the poor quality photo, its a scanned 42 year old Polaroid

You should have kept that!!!

Nice rides!!

Dan

Cal · 01-16-2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

You should have kept that!!!

Nice rides!!

Dan

And how!!! Traded it for a new 70 Chevelle SS with AIR

patman · 01-16-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cal

Had a new 68 427 Baldwin Camaro purchased Easter week of 1968...it was a beast. Excuse the poor quality photo, its a scanned 42 year old Polaroid

I like that one...any more pictures of it?

Cal · 01-16-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by patman

I like that one...any more pictures of it?

Yeah a few. I'll see what I can find.

01-09-2011, 08:10 PM	#5
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fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,849 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 303 Thanked 1,033 Times in 752 Posts	Got my eyes focused on a silver 2002 VW GTI 4-cyl, 5-speed w/cassette player w/ 120k miles for $4000. Just trying to find the cash? Good on gas, and a regular everyday driver; should be able to run it up to 200+k miles before things like struts, shocks, brakes, tires, belts, exhaust, engine bearings, alternator, power steering pump. and radiator all start to fall apart! Seems like just about every car repair place now charges $80/flat rate hour. Must be someone decent still working for $45/hour that just wants to keep busy? __________________ Walk'n two miles each and every day, keeps the doctor away!

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Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,361 Thanks: 959 Thanked 575 Times in 300 Posts	; It's really my wife's but she lets me drive it if I keep it clean. Sorry for the dual images...but it is a nice car. Attached Images __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

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kauriel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Laconia, N. MA Posts: 290 Thanks: 119 Thanked 62 Times in 44 Posts	Whenever possible we cruise around in my Prius to get 45 - 50 mpg around lake (50 - 55 at home). If my husband wins we take his truck or whatever project car he is working on. We couldn't have more different taste in vehicles lol!

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robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Very nice,my daughter still gives me hard time that we didn't keep one of the 7 FFR cars I built. I may resurect my 69 GTX soon if the economy turns.

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Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	I thought only the Ford Crown Vics came in the Police Inceptor version? Never heard of the F-350 PI version... what's the specs?

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ronc4424 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Danvers,Ma & Ashland,Nh Posts: 71 Thanks: 151 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	My wifes summer ride. Great little cargo hauler. Attached Images