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Replying to: fintail (Nov 07, 2008 10:08 am) The exact replica.... nice gaps in the wheel wells. Looks like it's meant for offroading. The Bi Turbo looks super clean. The Chevy on 24s.... at least the guy has a more realistic price than one we saw listed for $10k a few months ago. |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 07, 2008 10:06 am) Well, wife is reluctant to spring $11k on a toy car for me. I'll keep working on her in the new year.  BUT, just in case ... what do you think is better out of the box for street and track use: 2.5 Boxster or 2.8 Z3? I think the mid-engine layout is what really pulls me towards the Boxster idea. But, I gotta think practical, too. I could actually work on a Z3 in my garage.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 07, 2008 10:06 am) Nah, you should know me and my tastes by now...I'd be laughing WITH you.  And I'm in total agreement about statistics...sometimes they just don't line up with my own personal experiences. For instance, my Intrepid is rated at 42.2" of legroom, while the Charger/300 are something like 41.8", yet those LH cars feel like they have better legroom to me! But then my uncle's Corolla, which I think is 41.7", give me leg cramps after 10 minutes of driving. According to the Wikipedia article on the W116, it's 210" long, 116.5" wheelbase, and about 4390 lb. for the 6.9L So definitely a substantial car. That's about the size of a 1977 Caprice, which had a 116" wb and was around 212" long. The Caprice was wider though. Not sure how much wider, but enough to give it about 6.5" more shoulder room...~61.5" versus ~55". That's probably why the car feels so substantial...it was very heavy for its size. Most Caprices back then were probably only around 3700-3800 lb. I don't think I've ever had a car that heavy. Well, maybe my '69 Bonneville? |
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Replying to: qbrozen (Nov 07, 2008 10:56 am) |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 07, 2008 10:12 am) |
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Some JDM selection from Vancouver craigslist
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Replying to: fintail (Nov 07, 2008 12:41 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 07, 2008 10:12 am) |
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No, no Michaell, you posted that someone told you a cable could not be made. That's who I was referring to, sorry. OK, I got you now. What's interesting is that the repair invoice is from the Cadillac / Buick / Pontiac / GMC / Subaru / Nissan / Suzuki dealership in Cheyenne. I guess there wasn't an independent repair shop in town that could (or would) do the work. I'll write up the ad and post on craigslist (both in Denver and Wyoming) and see what kind of hits I get. Perhaps I'll post a draft here (like q did for the Alfa) and have you guys comment on it. |
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Here is my first draft; edit away: 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster – $5000 This vehicle belonged to my wife’s step-father. He bought it a year ago with the intention of restoring and driving it. Unfortunately, he became too ill and passed away before completing the project and now my mother-in-law is selling it. The vehicle has the 134 cubic inch inline 4 cylinder engine and a 3-speed manual transmission. Less than 3000 of these vehicles were built for the model year 1949. Work that he has had done to it: • Major tuneup including new spark plugs, plug wires, cap, rotor and distributor • Full brake overhaul including new brake lines, front and rear brake shoes (drum brakes all around), all the brake cylinders as well as the master cylinder • New battery, fuel pump, fuel lines and fuel tank • All 4 wheel bearings Vehicle runs good and the body is in decent shape. The vehicle is located in Cheyenne, WY though I am fielding all calls to answer questions. Call Michael at xxx-xxx-xxxx.
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