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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 09:47 PM
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Lifting the skirt this weekend

I tell you what. Lifting that car cover off after a long winter is about as exciting as lifting a girls skirt. You guys know what I'm talking about. Can't wait to take her out this weekend.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 11:26 PM
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cool man...you gonna go anywhere special
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 11:30 PM
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It took the cover off mine a few days ago
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 11:37 PM
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It took the cover off mine a few days ago
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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Damn I love being able to drive mine year round
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 12:53 AM
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 01:43 AM
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Damn I love being able to drive mine year round

It just makes it three times more exciting to fire her up and drive her after sitting for six months
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 09:53 AM
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Im SO ready to pull the cover off of mine, but I have no wheels..

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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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i just registered and insured mine today , and orded the customs plates , they should be here in like 4 weeks , hopefully sooner.
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 01:59 AM
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Originally posted by IROCThe5.7L
It just makes it three times more exciting to fire her up and drive her after sitting for six months
I've done that, didn't like it one bit. Probably because I was pissed off at the transmission shop the whole time for dragging their feet and building chitty TH400 transmissions. The last rebuild lasted I think 2 or 3 months before it ate itself up, behind a 305! Bought a different trans a week later
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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no not going anywhere special. I got her out yesterday and then parked it in my driveway. I haven't even got to take it out realy yet. I will tommorrow though. I've got a 60 mile trip back up to school.
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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I just got the bird out today, I forgot how nice that car is to drive (especially compared to the bronco).
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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I have a car cover, never used it though because I worked on the car all damn winter.


You guys who just uncover your cars and drive them, consider yourselves lucky
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 09:45 PM
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Ah, I love NC...she's my daily driver year round
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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Good old Buffalo! It was 65, I started it up and ran it for a while. Planned on putting it on the road this week. Tonight and tomorrow, storm warning, up to ten inches of snow
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 11:22 PM
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Yup, it's still not nice enough out. In a few months is when the fun really starts for car people.
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 04:18 AM
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Originally posted by IROCThe5.7L
Good old Buffalo! It was 65, I started it up and ran it for a while. Planned on putting it on the road this week. Tonight and tomorrow, storm warning, up to ten inches of snow
poor bills
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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Too nice of a day here in MN not to take her out! Plus we had heavy rainfall the week before so there arent any salt stains on the roads...pretty clean. Still alot of work, and I feel that my boyds will be arriving within a week or two (Im going on week 7 ). Anyways I just snapped a few while I drove around town burning off the old gas and stabil mix....lots of gawkers, makes ya feel good




BTW, for the really picky people, it hasnt been wetsanded or buffed yet....within a few weeks though it will be
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 06:06 PM
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omg that is one nice car Camaroguy18
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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Is that a photochop or do you really have shaved badges and door handels?
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 06:21 PM
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hey camaroguy18, ur car looks great man...

ur hood has actually grown on me...car looks sexy
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 07:03 PM
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thanks everyone....just cant wait to put it on 18's......its no photochop either...all shaved.....except.....my......stupid.....antenna mount
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 06:38 AM
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Im sure glad i live in texas the only thing we have is rain.
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 08:24 AM
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I can't wait to actually drive my car for the first time.

Camaroguy18 your car looks amazing. I can't wait to see it with the new wheels!
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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lifting the cover on my car is sorta like lifting the skirt of a girl during "that time". It might all look ok, but it ain't quite working yet.
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 10:52 AM
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Just got the car on the road today, feels a million times faster than my winter beater Buick...

It made all the hard work pay off
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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hey camaroguy18, which boyds are ya gettin? car looks good btw!
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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Originally posted by Jim85IROC
lifting the cover on my car is sorta like lifting the skirt of a girl during "that time". It might all look ok, but it ain't quite working yet.

overshare on the redwings there lol..


RSraider: I ended up with the hotrods -18x8 up front and 18x10 in the rear.....Im so excited, Ive only seen my car with wimpy 215's all around, so now Ill get a well adjusted look
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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CAMAROGUY18
The color combination and design of your wheels
plus the hood make your car
an agressive combination,your car looks perfect!
It you want to make a change
i suggest 17 or 18 irocs but painted the same style.
and black accents on the headlights
Man your car rocks and its One of a kind.
im a designer i can say...your car "has it "
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 09:08 AM
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I tell you what. Lifting that car cover off after a long winter is about as exciting as lifting a girls skirt


I dont know what skirts youre lifting up but when i lift my girls skirt my car is the last thing on my mind



i guess i dont have to park mine in the winter so i wouldnt know
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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Originally posted by StreetRoc85 350
i guess i dont have to park mine in the winter so i wouldnt know
Exactly
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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65 and sunny! Gonna go fire her up and keep that battery charged.
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 11:02 AM
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I hate waiting to drive my car, weather can change in jersey at the drop of a hat. Which is one of many reasons im moving to nevada
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 11:19 AM
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Originally posted by Camaroguy18
Too nice of a day here in MN not to take her out! Plus we had heavy rainfall the week before so there arent any salt stains on the roads...pretty clean. Still alot of work, and I feel that my boyds will be arriving within a week or two (Im going on week 7 ). Anyways I just snapped a few while I drove around town burning off the old gas and stabil mix....lots of gawkers, makes ya feel good




BTW, for the really picky people, it hasnt been wetsanded or buffed yet....within a few weeks though it will be
Usually I don't dig 15" camaro wheels but somehow they look sweet as hell with that Ram Air hood. Good job
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 11:00 PM
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Originally posted by IROC_UPINYA
Usually I don't dig 15" camaro wheels but somehow they look sweet as hell with that Ram Air hood. Good job

thanks, I dont dig them either, thats why they'll be gone on friday
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