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Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 09:30 AM
Replies: 4
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Posted By The Champ
Most definitely American cars were shipped...

Most definitely American cars were shipped overseas for the American military stationed over there. The big 3 all had programs for the military to take delivery of their products in Europe. But...
Forum: Suspension TECH 03-23-2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 202
Posted By The Champ
Bias ply Coker G70x14's are 27" tall. Coker...

Bias ply Coker G70x14's are 27" tall. Coker FR70x14's are 26.4" tall.

I don't think you're Coker rep knows what he's talking about.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-19-2024, 04:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 790
Posted By The Champ
Had Rattlesnake Chili years ago. It was pretty...

Had Rattlesnake Chili years ago. It was pretty good.

Having said that, I'm not giving up on a good old beef steak to have a slice of snake anytime soon.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,357
Posted By The Champ
You claim that I didn't debunk anything, yet you...

You claim that I didn't debunk anything, yet you agree that tire stores won't sell 5 year old tires. If they won't sell them, they lose money. That is the debunk I was referring to - which you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-16-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,780
Posted By The Champ
Tom IIRC, you still have a supply of that...

Tom

IIRC, you still have a supply of that 15W40 that you bought 20 years ago.

But is that oil the same as the currently produced 15W40 diesel oil, or has oil technology changed in 20 years?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-16-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,357
Posted By The Champ
If you can't afford replacing aged tires, maybe...

If you can't afford replacing aged tires, maybe you can't afford the car. Your exterior examination will not discover any internal problems.



No reputable tire store will sell you a 'brand...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-15-2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,357
Posted By The Champ
78w72 I have three collector cars too. I...

78w72

I have three collector cars too. I didn't mention the tires for the '49 Caddy Limo - didn't think you'd be interested in 750x16" wide whitewalls...;)

Part of the problem with my redline...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-15-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,357
Posted By The Champ
To those of you who are relying on external...

To those of you who are relying on external appearance of the rubber to determine status of a tire....

The external condition of the rubber doesn't tell you anything about the condition of the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-14-2024, 05:05 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,357
Posted By The Champ
I am one of those people. I also have had...

I am one of those people.

I also have had a belt separate on the Interstate while driving home from a car show because of old tires that still had 80% of their tread left.

I didn't know...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-10-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,078
Posted By The Champ
The military can opener was a P38. The meals...

The military can opener was a P38.

The meals were nourishing, but weren't very good. There was one I liked, but can't remember what it was.

(Army Vet, 1972 - 78)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-10-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,357
Posted By The Champ
You can't tell from the outside of the tires that...

You can't tell from the outside of the tires that the cords or belts are separating until after they do.

I had 4 Uniroyal Redline radials that only had 18,000 miles (average of 2,000 miles per...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-06-2024, 06:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 362
Posted By The Champ
Regular lug nuts and valve stems - nothing...

Regular lug nuts and valve stems - nothing special.

The lug nuts are hidden behind the poverty caps, so even used lug nuts would work fine (assuming they aren't stripped or rounded off). If you...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-25-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 942
Posted By The Champ
It's almost 22 years as a member for me. Bought...

It's almost 22 years as a member for me. Bought my GTO 32 years ago when it was much harder to find parts (before most people even knew what the internet was) - you had to do it the old fashioned...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-19-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,046
Posted By The Champ
I haven't driven a CT5. I own a CT4 sport...

I haven't driven a CT5.

I own a CT4 sport with the 2.0L. that's over 500 pounds lighter then the CT5-V.

The CT4 - V has the 2.7L twin turbo and is only 150 pounds heavier but has 325 HP.

The...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-18-2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,046
Posted By The Champ
The CT5 V is not a V8, but it also doesn't weigh...

The CT5 V is not a V8, but it also doesn't weigh 5500 pounds. It's under 4,000 pounds - a lot lighter than your previous Dodge.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,046
Posted By The Champ
2019 is the last year of the CTS-V with the 6.2L...

2019 is the last year of the CTS-V with the 6.2L 640 HP V8. In 2020, it was replaced with the CT5-V with a 360 HP 3.0L V6 and the CT6-V with a 550 HP 4.2L V8.
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-30-2024, 06:25 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 7,926
Posted By The Champ
Skidmark I turn 70 next month and am a 3...

Skidmark

I turn 70 next month and am a 3 time cancer survivor, so I totally get your thoughts. Luckily, I've been able to get three projects done in my younger years that I still own. But in...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-27-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,446
Posted By The Champ
^ Rental reimbursement coverage is an...

^

Rental reimbursement coverage is an optional coverage with most carriers, with a separate premium being paid if the coverage is desired, and is typically a set dollar amount per day for up to 30...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-25-2024, 07:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,948
Posted By The Champ
Sorry to hear that Jeff. Hope your insurance...

Sorry to hear that Jeff. Hope your insurance settlement is fair and trouble free.
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-25-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 7,926
Posted By The Champ
This, but I'll modify (because of your budget) to...

This, but I'll modify (because of your budget) to a Solstice GXP Coupe 5spd.

Very limited production (1152 made in 2009 and a 114 in 2010. That is total Solstice Coupe production (1260) and only...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-23-2024, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 803
Posted By The Champ
Mine is an April '64 build and the one's on the...

Mine is an April '64 build and the one's on the car when I bought it did not have the brace. I replaced the original set with a much better set, which did not have that support. I do have one other...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-22-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,446
Posted By The Champ
Clark is misguided. My policies are annual...

Clark is misguided.

My policies are annual policies for auto, home and umbrella - so every six months is overkill. Many companies are doing annual policies for car insurance now because of the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-19-2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,744
Posted By The Champ
Well, if someone gave nearly 60 G's for that, the...

Well, if someone gave nearly 60 G's for that, the market for '64 GTO convertibles is HOT...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-19-2024, 10:41 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,446
Posted By The Champ
A couple of thoughts. 1. Hagerty would have...

A couple of thoughts.

1. Hagerty would have insured your Hellcat. Too late to do that now, but future reference.

2. Assuming that you do want to replace the car, tell USAA that you want them...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-06-2024, 01:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,287
Posted By The Champ
Asking the dumb question - how/where did you find...

Asking the dumb question - how/where did you find the sale price? It doesn't show in the link.
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