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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 05:15 PM
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Car: 1985 Camaro IROC-Z
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cars gone for winter?

Have you guys put your cars away yet?
With the decent weather we've been having this week, i went and renewed my road coverage insurance for 6 months.

But i'll cancel it eventually.
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 05:19 PM
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From: ingersoll, ontario, canada
Car: 1984 z28
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
my car is not even onthe road yet, but it is sitting in my driveway, waiting to be stored, I just cant seem to put it away, where I cant see it
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 08:15 PM
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From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Car: '90 Trans Am GTA
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I put mine in the garage for winter early/mid last month. I still need to disconnect that battery...

It's definitely only a nice weather car. I only had to fill the gas tank three or four times this year. That's less than 1200kms over one year.
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 09:17 PM
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From: Markham
Car: 1990 Camaro
Engine: 355ci
Transmission: TKO-600 5 speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73 10 bolt
mine went away november 1st.....my baby isnt seeing 5 minutes of bad weather....even driving it in the rain makes me want to cry!
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 09:28 PM
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From: ingersoll, ontario, canada
Car: 1984 z28
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Hopefully i wil be able to get mine away soon, the place where i was suppose to put it has not contacted me yet to say that thry are ready for it, hat is why it is still in the lane way, oh well i have it tarped and covered.
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 12:41 AM
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From: Brampton
Car: 91 Z28 Vert
Engine: 305
Transmission: TKO
Axle/Gears: 3.55 10-bolt
I am like SBlackfoot...mine went away a while ago...and she doesnt get driven much for a number of reasons.
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 07:11 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro RS
Engine: 406
Transmission: T-56
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mine is going away either this saturday or the week after most likely
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 07:17 PM
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From: Welland, Ontario, Canada
Car: 85 Monte Carlo SS...
Engine: T.P.I L98.
Transmission: TH350
Axle/Gears: 3:73 Posi
I put mine away in July!! LOL!!!
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 10:20 PM
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Car: 91 Z28 Vert
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Hey Kaz....was that July of 2001!!!!
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 10:27 PM
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Car: 88sc
Engine: 305 for now
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monday's the day for me... and i have to e-test before it comes back out, which basically means the new engine has to go in... why spend dough on the 305 when the 406 is sitting there waiting now, right?



of course, that also means rebuild tranny, install the new posi rear, sfc's, lca's, torque arm, yadda yadda yadda...

gonna cost me one pile 'o' cash to put the beasty back on the road...
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 08:05 AM
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From: Welland, Ontario, Canada
Car: 85 Monte Carlo SS...
Engine: T.P.I L98.
Transmission: TH350
Axle/Gears: 3:73 Posi
Originally posted by tanager11
Hey Kaz....was that July of 2001!!!!
LOL!! Kinda! I only drove her for about a day this year. No money and no time. Next year will be a lot different smarty pants. Gonna have to show you some SS tailights.!!!!


Originally posted by 88305tbi
monday's the day for me... and i have to e-test before it comes back out, which basically means the new engine has to go in... why spend dough on the 305 when the 406 is sitting there waiting now, right?



of course, that also means rebuild tranny, install the new posi rear, sfc's, lca's, torque arm, yadda yadda yadda...

gonna cost me one pile 'o' cash to put the beasty back on the road...
Alright Fred! Sounding good bud. Can't wait to see her go.:hail:
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 10:19 AM
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Car: '85 IROC
Engine: 305
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Yeah, I parked mine on Nov. 14th after driving it through tons of snow and salt after the big storm hit. I then spent all of Saturday morning washing out the salt before putting it away. Of course, the weather has been beautiful since then.
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 04:43 PM
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From: pefferlaw ontario
Car: 1987 iroc-z custom
Engine: 355 tuned port
Transmission: 5spd baby, only way to go
Axle/Gears: 3.45
mine was gone in august...easier that way... bought myself a 1993 z24 cavalier for a winter beater...its great for what i need it for...also..ill be doing that up as well...(kinda)

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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 10:00 PM
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From: St Catharines, ON
Car: '85 Z28
Engine: 350
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I put mine away at the end of september. She wont be back for a while... but when she returns... :rockon:
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Old Nov 24, 2003 | 02:39 PM
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From: Ailsa Craig, Ontario, Canada
Car: 84 Trans Am
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
Originally posted by 85_ZED28
I put mine away at the end of september. She wont be back for a while... but when she returns... :rockon:
how long is "a while"?
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 03:59 PM
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Car: 87 Iroc Z
Engine: 383ci.
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Mine was on the road for about five minutes. Came out in july and was never run again. Had to tow it back to the garage last month. What a shame.
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 04:27 PM
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From: Welland, Ontario, Canada
Car: 85 Monte Carlo SS...
Engine: T.P.I L98.
Transmission: TH350
Axle/Gears: 3:73 Posi
Originally posted by Cruz'N Bruz'R
Mine was on the road for about five minutes. Came out in july and was never run again. Had to tow it back to the garage last month. What a shame.
What happened?? And sorry to hear you had troubles.
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 04:48 PM
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From: ingersoll, ontario, canada
Car: 1984 z28
Engine: L98
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sorry to hear that, that just sucks when stuff like that happens
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 11:29 PM
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Car: '85 Z28
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Originally posted by darbleinad
how long is "a while"?
Well, until i'm finished college, have a good job
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 05:37 AM
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im driving my car today

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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 08:48 AM
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Originally posted by Cruzin Kaz
What happened?? And sorry to hear you had troubles.
I pretty much need all new ignition stuff.
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 11:13 AM
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Car: 1990 Iroc Z Convertible
Engine: LB9
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mine went away nov 1st.
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 01:50 PM
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Car: 91Z
Engine: 355/afr/sr/lpe219
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Mine was gone in September, I already have the engine out and at the machine shop. Just waiting on the eagle forged crank, and the AFR's to get here!! I may have it back together in time to break it in before the snow hits.lol j/k
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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 08:17 PM
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From: ingersoll, ontario, canada
Car: 1984 z28
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700r4
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well the snow has come and my car is still sitting in the laneway. I still have to find adequite storage for my car. the place i thought i was going to get fell through, so here all enjoy the pic of the white fluffy stuff on my Z
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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 01:15 PM
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Car: 1984 pontiac trans am
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you guys are lucky at least some if not most have a winter beater to drive around. im still driving mine throughout the winter, gonna get it greased soon and in another 2 months again. and hopefully it will save it a lil. but i know one thing its gonna be fun driving in the snow.
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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 05:26 PM
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Well, if you have a 3rd gen in decent shape, you can't afford NOT to have a winter beater. I had my '83 for 13 years with no rust until it got totalled. When you can get a beater for $1000 or less, it's criminal to allow the salt to destroy a good 3rd gen is less than half a dozen years.
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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 11:26 PM
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Well, if you have a 3rd gen in decent shape, you can't afford NOT to have a winter beater



actually i made it possible to do so, i just got my 84 ta last march and well have been driving it since july. and well im a student paying for school, insurance, and other bills. i can't afford another car right now unless your willing to say "give" or "lend" me one for the winter
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