 SS_in_Seattle
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06-30-12 05:04 PM - Post#2243070
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Greg
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 capricesport66
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06-30-12 05:53 PM - Post#2243090
In response to SS_in_Seattle
I hope this photo was taken some time ago. I'm looking at fuel prices. Here in the south, regular unleaded is around $3.10. I really can't remember since 2 of my vehicles are diesel and I put premium in the '66. My wifes car uses regular, but I don't drive it.
Gerald
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SS_in_Seattle
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06-30-12 06:03 PM - Post#2243094
In response to capricesport66
LoL Gerald, no it wasn't... I took that picture on Thursday and, that Station has the cheapest gas in Seattle
1965 Impala SS L78
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capricesport66
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06-30-12 06:16 PM - Post#2243098
In response to SS_in_Seattle
Actually, the prices are $2.96 here where I live. However, in the New Orleans area it's $2.84.
http://www.louisianagasprices.com/GasPriceSearch.a...
Gerald
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slammed1
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06-30-12 06:18 PM - Post#2243099
In response to SS_in_Seattle
2 very discusting things I see in that picture,the gas prices and the ridiculously huge wheels on a ridiculously lifted car. 
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06-30-12 06:35 PM - Post#2243104
In response to capricesport66
Gerald, when I got to Detroit (June 2) gas there was 369 for regular! Couldn't wait to get back south!
Brian B.
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VintageCarryall
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06-30-12 06:43 PM - Post#2243106
In response to slammed1
2 very discusting things I see in that picture,the gas prices and the ridiculously huge wheels on a ridiculously lifted car.
1987-90 Chevy Caprice that has been 'Donked'. 
And those fuel prices are about right; here in the Rhx area a gallon of Regular is about $3.40.
1994 Dodge Caravan SWB 3.3L V6
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roccaas
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06-30-12 06:57 PM - Post#2243113
In response to VintageCarryall
$2.90 here. Lots of Donks.
For the good old American lifestyle: For the money, for the glory, and for the fun... mostly for the money.
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 427SS65
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06-30-12 11:47 PM - Post#2243192
In response to SS_in_Seattle
Please, Greg, don't look at those cars. Especially, don't take pictures of them. They will draw you in, and bingo, big wheels on your SS....
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capricesport66
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07-01-12 05:20 AM - Post#2243215
In response to 427SS65
Brian,
I'm making plans for Cruisin the Coast again. I can expect to see you there I'm sure since you're only minutes down the road.
I like living in the south, especially when it comes to fuel prices. However, since I work for an oil company, I like seeing those fuel prices in the photo above.
Gerald
Lafayette, La.
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'08 Toyota Highlander "Hybrid"
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BBChevro
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07-01-12 05:38 AM - Post#2243221
In response to SS_in_Seattle
Those things (donks) are the reason I seldom even glance at the mid-'70s forums. (As well as my '65 wagon, I've also got a '74 more-door hardtop).
I live in the '65-'66 forum & sometimes visit our neighbors in the '60-'64 & '67-'70 ends of our street.
By the way, my '74 has 15x8 rims all round with very close to stock ride-height.
Mark
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wagonsouth
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07-01-12 06:13 AM - Post#2243230
In response to capricesport66
I'll be there at Cruisin' (where I'm at now is 2 hours away)...
And over in Mobile, AL we see plenty of those 4x4 conversions running on the streets (funny, they never seem to take them off road...with all that ground clearance, they should do well in the woods!)
Brian B.
1965 Bel Air wagon
cashmere gold over sunburst orange metallic
396, Comp Cams "small thumper"/700R4 w/2200 stall
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100% CHEVY
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07-01-12 06:41 AM - Post#2243239
In response to wagonsouth
They need to be in the woods!
Most of them around here aren't safe for the road.
Cobbled together lifts and suspensions.
And,it's strange that I seldom see "Donks" at Crusin"The Coast.
Brian,the event's only 30 minutes from my house! 
Mike. 
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capricesport66
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07-01-12 07:12 AM - Post#2243250
In response to 100% CHEVY
Mike / Brian,
I'm sensing a little B-Body get together. We'll need to post something maybe next month to see how many people will get together. I remember CarGuy saying that he would make it this year from Georgia.
Gerald
Lafayette, La.
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'66 Chevy Caprice 2DR HDTP 496/4L80e/3.73, 20's, Console, Buckets
'06 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 LBZ Duramax/Allison
'08 Toyota Highlander "Hybrid"
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VintageCarryall
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07-01-12 07:46 AM - Post#2243259
In response to 427SS65
This I'll say: just like the lowriders; the Donk scene has encouraged aftermaket parts availability for the B bodies.
And I've seen a few straight axle lifted 4WD B bodies with knobby tires too.
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100% CHEVY
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07-01-12 07:54 AM - Post#2243262
In response to capricesport66
I can be there.Maybe just a general Chevy Talk get-together would bring more people?
Finding a spot to gather is getting harder every year as the event gets bigger.
Edgewater Mall is usually a great place to gather,but last year,I could hardly even get in there.
Plus the cops run everyone off at 9:00 p.m.
Mike.
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capricesport66
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07-01-12 09:31 AM - Post#2243294
In response to 100% CHEVY
I see almost no difference in these. Big rims vs big tires.
Gerald
Lafayette, La.
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'66 Chevy Caprice 2DR HDTP 496/4L80e/3.73, 20's, Console, Buckets
'06 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 LBZ Duramax/Allison
'08 Toyota Highlander "Hybrid"
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capricesport66
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07-01-12 09:33 AM - Post#2243295
In response to capricesport66
Brian,
That event is getting so big, its even getting hard to find RV spots. Hopefully everything will work out since it is fun to be around so many old vehicles.
Gerald
Lafayette, La.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/95648804@N08/
'66 Chevy Caprice 2DR HDTP 496/4L80e/3.73, 20's, Console, Buckets
'06 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 LBZ Duramax/Allison
'08 Toyota Highlander "Hybrid"
'99 VW Jetta TDI |
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capricesport66
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07-01-12 09:35 AM - Post#2243296
In response to capricesport66
I just notices something, that cadillac is for sale @ $83,000, but if you look under the car, there's a drip pan. There's obviously a leak boys!!!
Gerald
Lafayette, La.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/95648804@N08/
'66 Chevy Caprice 2DR HDTP 496/4L80e/3.73, 20's, Console, Buckets
'06 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 LBZ Duramax/Allison
'08 Toyota Highlander "Hybrid"
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07-01-12 11:18 AM - Post#2243325
In response to roccaas
$2.90 here. Lots of Donks.
That's cheap! Wish I still lived in s.c. For the gas prices.
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SS_in_Seattle
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07-01-12 12:18 PM - Post#2243343
In response to 427SS65
You have to admit, though, Tom... it would make changing the oil a lot easier.
Greg
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1966 Impala SS Convertible
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 1960_Guy
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07-01-12 12:43 PM - Post#2243350
In response to capricesport66
Last year Bay St. Louis was about the best spot, maybe a tie with Edgewater. Ocean Springs is becoming impossible. I also read DeLisle will be back as a stop this year.
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100% CHEVY
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07-01-12 02:00 PM - Post#2243377
In response to capricesport66
For a place to stay during CTC,it's best to make reservations at least 3 months in advance!
A room on hwy.90 is the best place to be,as most of the action is here on 90.
For RVer's,do the same.
My wife works for an R.V.park/resort here close to home and takes reservations also.Thousand Trails/NACO affiliate.Name is Indian Point Resort in Gautier,Ms.228-497-2011.
And,if your desperate,I have an extra space here at the house with hook-ups and 12 acres for those who want to go self-contained!
Information about the event itself can be had by contacting Yeni-Penny,a member here.
Aside from all that,I ain't got nothing to do with CTC!
Mike.
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07-01-12 02:06 PM - Post#2243379
In response to capricesport66
I just notices something, that cadillac is for sale @ $83,000, but if you look under the car, there's a drip pan. There's obviously a leak boys!!!
I've been to a lot of shows that drip pans are a building requirement to prevent possible floor damage, not necessarily to catch leaks.
Charles
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HAL_396
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07-01-12 02:18 PM - Post#2243385
In response to 427SS65
Please, Greg, don't look at those cars. Especially, don't take pictures of them. They will draw you in, and bingo, big wheels on your SS....
LMAO!  
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brasii
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07-02-12 02:00 PM - Post#2243674
In response to SS_in_Seattle
Hi from France: actually, here,equivalent 7,5 bucks for 1 gallon (max: 9,5 3 months ago ).BUT never ugly donks:impossible with our law
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07-03-12 12:37 AM - Post#2243862
In response to SS_in_Seattle
Hahahahahaha They look more like a monster truck than a car, I wonder if they have a foot stool to get in?
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SS_in_Seattle
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07-03-12 01:59 PM - Post#2244084
In response to 427SS65
Oh my word Tom, there's some truth to what you said... I just saw another one today!
Greg
1965 Impala SS L78
1966 Impala SS Convertible
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427SS65
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07-03-12 02:08 PM - Post#2244089
In response to SS_in_Seattle
I saw some idiot here in St. Louis with wheels/tires so big he had the camber set so that the tires were in at the bottom just to get the wheels in the wheelhouse opening.
The tires were actually screeching down the road as he drove......
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free_bird49221
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07-04-12 09:22 PM - Post#2244615
In response to wagonsouth
Last thursday was cheapest i seen gas in my town. I paid 3.19 for regular. Today at the same place it is \3.58. That has been the norm here for several months between 3.40 and 3.68 is were gas runs in adrian, mi
Ande
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