Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
the jetta diesel I owned back in 84 was one of the best cars I've ever owned..mpg were in the 40's...no turbo back then..we'd still be driving it today if a 76 yo man hadn't tboned my wife and son and totaled itI'd own another one some day.. thumbs up... Jim - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 3:39 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger A 5spd diesel Jetta will get over 50mpg on the road and they have surprising performance for an economy car. The better mileage more than justifies the added cost of diesel,IMO. Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Paul Kaiser Hey Clint, Diesel is 2.78 a Gallon here in Phoenix, Az Paul Kaiser 67 Camino BB 69 cst Truck BB - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper Funny you should mention a VW Jetta because one of those with turbo diesel is a car I was planning to look hard at. Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] well i have seriously been thinking insead of buying a new car selling my jetta and putting the money in my 72 ss conv.i pulled the big block for now and replaced w/small block for financal reasons it is the most dependable car i have ever owned and with a quadrajet the gas milage isnt too bad ,i can work on it without a computer and its more fun than a new vette and not to mention the smiles it gits on the road
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
thee ya go not to mention added insurance costs and matinance not to mention smog laws lol gotta love the grandfather
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
Very good point. That's precisely why I sold my Chevy truck (that I bought new in 91). That's been three months ago and I honestly haven't missed it. If I still feel that way next Spring,I might not buy a new vehicle at all. Can buy an awful lot of fuel for my other vehicles for what a car payment would cost. Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] well as a rider of 17 years i agree but i suppose what im saying is we already own the cars and the bikes why create a money pit of having another car to drive when we have as good as it gits in the garage
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
There is a strong movement afoot to have cars and
trucks lumped together in the CAFE standards. That will swing the pendulum back
towards cars becoming a larger part of our lives. I doubt we will see
light trucks and SUV's comprise over 60% of new vehicle sales in the
future.
Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001
H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
- Original Message -
From:
Chuck
Speake
I agree, our nation
has not been conservative when it comes to our petroleum resources, perhaps
even flaunted or wasted them in the past and present. On the other hand
there have been a lot of innovations over the years that would have provided
much better gas mileage, or even taken the place of some of the gas usage only
to have the companies bought out by the large petroleum companies and put out
of business. I have experienced this with what used to be two different
customers I had prior to their being bought out and closed down. I
remember because I had to take back a lot of product back from them and had to
pay back the commissions.
The petroleum
companies are going to do everything they can to slow the introduction of
anything that will reduce the gas usage in this country and their
profits. Big money wants even more money and we can do very little about
it by ourselves.
Chuck
Speake
70 Chevelle
Malibu
Glen
Ellyn, IL
-Original
Message-From: Gene's
General Restoration Parts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 30,
2005 3:27
PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge
Charger
Anybody
else out there seen the Honda (gasp!!) natural gas powered car that you can
fill up at home? Cheaper power and save time not going to the gas station, not
to mention it will be easier on the waist if you're like me and have to have a
snickers bar with every fill up too!
That's
the kind of car GM needs to make or get the fuel cell cars to market sooner.
That will be the only good thing about the increased gas cost.
I
think we brought these cost on ourselves as a nation by not being more
conservitive, such as SUV's being used as commuter
cars.
Gene
-
Original Message -
From: Ron Malespin
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent:
Tuesday, August
30, 2005
2:34
PM
Subject: Re:
[Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
Yep
put the money in the chevelle! It cost me $45 bucks to fill my 67
Malibu yesterday, but it
gets pretty good gas mileage.
- Original
Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent:
Tuesday, August
30, 2005
1:21
PM
Subject: Re:
[Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
well i have
seriously been thinking insead of buying a new car selling my jetta and
putting the money in my 72 ss conv.i pulled the big block for now and
replaced w/small block for financal reasons it is the most dependable car
i have ever owned and with a quadrajet the gas milage isnt too bad ,i can
work on it without a computer and its more fun than a new vette and not to
mention the smiles it gits on the road
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
well as a rider of 17 years i agree but i suppose what im saying is we already own the cars and the bikes why create a money pit of having another car to drive when we have as good as it gits in the garage
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
I agree but riding a m/c has a lot more limitations. Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] yea but ridiny my harly is a hell of a lot cooler and more fun and that allows to drive the chevelle on cooler days making the hour or so drive in atlanta traffic no so bad
RE: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
I agree, our nation has not been conservative when it comes to our petroleum resources, perhaps even flaunted or wasted them in the past and present. On the other hand there have been a lot of innovations over the years that would have provided much better gas mileage, or even taken the place of some of the gas usage only to have the companies bought out by the large petroleum companies and put out of business. I have experienced this with what used to be two different customers I had prior to their being bought out and closed down. I remember because I had to take back a lot of product back from them and had to pay back the commissions. The petroleum companies are going to do everything they can to slow the introduction of anything that will reduce the gas usage in this country and their profits. Big money wants even more money and we can do very little about it by ourselves. Chuck Speake 70 Chevelle Malibu Glen Ellyn, IL -Original Message- From: Gene's General Restoration Parts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 3:27 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger Anybody else out there seen the Honda (gasp!!) natural gas powered car that you can fill up at home? Cheaper power and save time not going to the gas station, not to mention it will be easier on the waist if you're like me and have to have a snickers bar with every fill up too! That's the kind of car GM needs to make or get the fuel cell cars to market sooner. That will be the only good thing about the increased gas cost. I think we brought these cost on ourselves as a nation by not being more conservitive, such as SUV's being used as commuter cars. Gene - Original Message - From: Ron Malespin To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 2:34 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger Yep put the money in the chevelle! It cost me $45 bucks to fill my 67 Malibu yesterday, but it gets pretty good gas mileage. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 1:21 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger well i have seriously been thinking insead of buying a new car selling my jetta and putting the money in my 72 ss conv.i pulled the big block for now and replaced w/small block for financal reasons it is the most dependable car i have ever owned and with a quadrajet the gas milage isnt too bad ,i can work on it without a computer and its more fun than a new vette and not to mention the smiles it gits on the road
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger[now Gas Prices]
I can certainly agree with what you're saying,Chuck. Was going to build a 496" BBC for my car but am re-thinking that strategy now. I purchased some Edelbrock Performer RPM heads and intake,along with a hydraulic roller cam set-up for my 350 SBC. Just sold the cam to buy another one more suited to my new combination. High fuel prices will force a lot of people to curtail useage and that will bring down demand. It won't happen overnight but it will happen. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "Chuck Speake" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I think the increase in fuel cost that is going to be coming is going to have all of us rethinking our plans and goals. I had planned in the near future to replace my stock 350 with a 390 hp 350 that burned 87 octane, but now I am really rethinking it and when I do it may option the 350 325 hp using 87 octane instead or perhaps even the 280 hp if prices get too extreme by the time I make the move. I would like the more power, but do not race the car just do shows and cruises, but like to have the power if I need or want to eat some rice. Even with that I will more than likely reduce the miles driven with the Chevelle, and really think hard about any long road trips. I live in a suburb of Chicago and filled the tank last night with 93 octane before the prices have gone up where they are going to and it cost $43.00 and the tank wasn't empty. The way the current engine is setup a tank doesn't last very far. I guess being unable to even go to any shows or cruises because of the back surgeries I currently going thru is saving me a lot of gas money right now. More money for the various parts needed for this winters projects, and perhaps this savings will allow one or two other projects I didn't think I would be able to afford. Sorry for being so long winded. Chuck Speake 70 Chevelle Malibu Glen Ellyn, IL -Original Message- From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 1:28 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger Higher fuel costs will spur development of more & better cars. Truck and SUV sales are going to take a huge hit,IMO,because most people really don't need them,,just wanted them. Speaking for myself,I had plans to buy a new Chev 1/2 ton four door truck next Spring but have now decided to buy a small fuel-efficient car,instead. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "Ron Sparks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Too bad it beats anything the General has for the same kind of money (unless > you want a truck)...and IMO it has better styling then the GTO. GM should > had gone the way Ford did with the new Mustang instead of going after the > tuner crowd (would a tuner know what to do with a v8?)
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
yea but ridiny my harly is a hell of a lot cooler and more fun and that allows to drive the chevelle on cooler days making the hour or so drive in atlanta traffic no so bad
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
A minutes inconvenience would be worth 50mpg. Riding my 50mpg Harley requires a minute or so to get my safety gear on,too. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "mike f" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > The problem, IMO is the turbo. I know you get big > performance gains from the turbo but you just can't > get out and shut them down. The manufacturer should > provide, for a fee in southern states, a cool down > shutoff. Otherwise, go to a normally asperated unit. > What do you say to that? > mike > > --- Clint Hooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > A 5spd diesel Jetta will get over 50mpg on the road > > and they have surprising performance for an economy > > car. The better mileage more than justifies the > > added cost of diesel,IMO. > > Clint Hooper > > H&H Custom,owner > > 1969 El Camino ProTourer > > 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger > > > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm > > - Original Message - > > From: Paul Kaiser > > > > > > Hey Clint, Diesel is 2.78 a Gallon here in > > Phoenix, Az > > > > Paul Kaiser > > 67 Camino BB > > 69 cst Truck BB > > - Original Message - > > From: Clint Hooper > > > > > > Funny you should mention a VW Jetta because one > > of those with turbo diesel is a car I was planning > > to look hard at. > > Clint Hooper > > H&H Custom,owner > > 1969 El Camino ProTourer > > 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger > > > > > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm > > - Original Message - > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > well i have seriously been thinking insead of > > buying a new car selling my jetta and putting the > > money in my 72 ss conv.i pulled the big block for > > now and replaced w/small block for financal reasons > > it is the most dependable car i have ever owned and > > with a quadrajet the gas milage isnt too bad ,i can > > work on it without a computer and its more fun than > > a new vette and not to mention the smiles it gits on > > the road > > > > > > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > >
RE: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
I think the increase in fuel cost that is going to be coming is going to have all of us rethinking our plans and goals. I had planned in the near future to replace my stock 350 with a 390 hp 350 that burned 87 octane, but now I am really rethinking it and when I do it may option the 350 325 hp using 87 octane instead or perhaps even the 280 hp if prices get too extreme by the time I make the move. I would like the more power, but do not race the car just do shows and cruises, but like to have the power if I need or want to eat some rice. Even with that I will more than likely reduce the miles driven with the Chevelle, and really think hard about any long road trips. I live in a suburb of Chicago and filled the tank last night with 93 octane before the prices have gone up where they are going to and it cost $43.00 and the tank wasn't empty. The way the current engine is setup a tank doesn't last very far. I guess being unable to even go to any shows or cruises because of the back surgeries I currently going thru is saving me a lot of gas money right now. More money for the various parts needed for this winters projects, and perhaps this savings will allow one or two other projects I didn't think I would be able to afford. Sorry for being so long winded. Chuck Speake 70 Chevelle Malibu Glen Ellyn, IL -Original Message- From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 1:28 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger Higher fuel costs will spur development of more & better cars. Truck and SUV sales are going to take a huge hit,IMO,because most people really don't need them,,just wanted them. Speaking for myself,I had plans to buy a new Chev 1/2 ton four door truck next Spring but have now decided to buy a small fuel-efficient car,instead. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "Ron Sparks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Too bad it beats anything the General has for the same kind of money (unless > you want a truck)...and IMO it has better styling then the GTO. GM should > had gone the way Ford did with the new Mustang instead of going after the > tuner crowd (would a tuner know what to do with a v8?)
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
The problem, IMO is the turbo. I know you get big performance gains from the turbo but you just can't get out and shut them down. The manufacturer should provide, for a fee in southern states, a cool down shutoff. Otherwise, go to a normally asperated unit. What do you say to that? mike --- Clint Hooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A 5spd diesel Jetta will get over 50mpg on the road > and they have surprising performance for an economy > car. The better mileage more than justifies the > added cost of diesel,IMO. > Clint Hooper > H&H Custom,owner > 1969 El Camino ProTourer > 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm > - Original Message - > From: Paul Kaiser > > > Hey Clint, Diesel is 2.78 a Gallon here in > Phoenix, Az > > Paul Kaiser > 67 Camino BB > 69 cst Truck BB > - Original Message - > From: Clint Hooper > > > Funny you should mention a VW Jetta because one > of those with turbo diesel is a car I was planning > to look hard at. > Clint Hooper > H&H Custom,owner > 1969 El Camino ProTourer > 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger > > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm > - Original Message - > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > well i have seriously been thinking insead of > buying a new car selling my jetta and putting the > money in my 72 ss conv.i pulled the big block for > now and replaced w/small block for financal reasons > it is the most dependable car i have ever owned and > with a quadrajet the gas milage isnt too bad ,i can > work on it without a computer and its more fun than > a new vette and not to mention the smiles it gits on > the road Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
ok (laffin) my jetta i bought for 1000 bucks it was cheap trans.and book was 4000 so it was a deal but let me ask ya are you prepared to pay repair bills on a vw they are expensive even if you fix it yourself i live in atlanta were parts should not be hard to git but for a jetta it took a week for me to git a p/s pump and it was hooked to the water pump so i was with out it for a week.so my chevelle? uhhh for a small block parts are plentiful and affordable hell the fun it is to drive plus dependability i dont see were i can go wrong ,your desil will only git that fuel econmy if it is in perfect tune and that calls for part replacement quicker than u would think my chevelle will git ablot 20 or so mpg as long as i can stay outta the fours lol but no matter what decision i make i doubt i will buy another vw or european car
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
Sure, that has always been the problem. There are some fuel cells that can use propane for the hydrogen, while still wasteful, they are getting better. - Original Message - From: "mike f" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 3:33 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger The problem with cell cars is that it takes carbon based energy to make hydrogen. Process is wasteful. It's a fantasy yet. --- Gene's General Restoration Parts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Anybody else out there seen the Honda (gasp!!) natural gas powered car that you can fill up at home? Cheaper power and save time not going to the gas station, not to mention it will be easier on the waist if you're like me and have to have a snickers bar with every fill up too! That's the kind of car GM needs to make or get the fuel cell cars to market sooner. That will be the only good thing about the increased gas cost. I think we brought these cost on ourselves as a nation by not being more conservitive, such as SUV's being used as commuter cars. Gene - Original Message - From: Ron Malespin To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 2:34 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger Yep put the money in the chevelle! It cost me $45 bucks to fill my 67 Malibu yesterday, but it gets pretty good gas mileage. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 1:21 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger well i have seriously been thinking insead of buying a new car selling my jetta and putting the money in my 72 ss conv.i pulled the big block for now and replaced w/small block for financal reasons it is the most dependable car i have ever owned and with a quadrajet the gas milage isnt too bad ,i can work on it without a computer and its more fun than a new vette and not to mention the smiles it gits on the road __ Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
Gene, I used to drive a propane service van and it got 80-130 miles per tank full of 30 Gallons. They were very hard to start in the winter time too. Paul 67 Camino BB 69 CST Truck BB - Original Message - From: Gene's General Restoration Parts To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 1:27 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger Anybody else out there seen the Honda (gasp!!) natural gas powered car that you can fill up at home? Cheaper power and save time not going to the gas station, not to mention it will be easier on the waist if you're like me and have to have a snickers bar with every fill up too! That's the kind of car GM needs to make or get the fuel cell cars to market sooner. That will be the only good thing about the increased gas cost. I think we brought these cost on ourselves as a nation by not being more conservitive, such as SUV's being used as commuter cars. Gene - Original Message - From: Ron Malespin To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 2:34 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger Yep put the money in the chevelle! It cost me $45 bucks to fill my 67 Malibu yesterday, but it gets pretty good gas mileage. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 1:21 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger well i have seriously been thinking insead of buying a new car selling my jetta and putting the money in my 72 ss conv.i pulled the big block for now and replaced w/small block for financal reasons it is the most dependable car i have ever owned and with a quadrajet the gas milage isnt too bad ,i can work on it without a computer and its more fun than a new vette and not to mention the smiles it gits on the road
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
A 5spd diesel Jetta will get over 50mpg on the road and they have surprising performance for an economy car. The better mileage more than justifies the added cost of diesel,IMO. Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Paul Kaiser Hey Clint, Diesel is 2.78 a Gallon here in Phoenix, Az Paul Kaiser 67 Camino BB 69 cst Truck BB - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper Funny you should mention a VW Jetta because one of those with turbo diesel is a car I was planning to look hard at. Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] well i have seriously been thinking insead of buying a new car selling my jetta and putting the money in my 72 ss conv.i pulled the big block for now and replaced w/small block for financal reasons it is the most dependable car i have ever owned and with a quadrajet the gas milage isnt too bad ,i can work on it without a computer and its more fun than a new vette and not to mention the smiles it gits on the road
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
The problem with cell cars is that it takes carbon based energy to make hydrogen. Process is wasteful. It's a fantasy yet. --- Gene's General Restoration Parts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anybody else out there seen the Honda (gasp!!) > natural gas powered car that you can fill up at > home? Cheaper power and save time not going to the > gas station, not to mention it will be easier on the > waist if you're like me and have to have a snickers > bar with every fill up too! > > That's the kind of car GM needs to make or get the > fuel cell cars to market sooner. That will be the > only good thing about the increased gas cost. > > I think we brought these cost on ourselves as a > nation by not being more conservitive, such as SUV's > being used as commuter cars. > > > Gene > - Original Message - > From: Ron Malespin > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 2:34 PM > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger > > > Yep put the money in the chevelle! It cost me $45 > bucks to fill my 67 Malibu yesterday, but it gets > pretty good gas mileage. > - Original Message - > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net > Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 1:21 PM > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger > > > well i have seriously been thinking insead of > buying a new car selling my jetta and putting the > money in my 72 ss conv.i pulled the big block for > now and replaced w/small block for financal reasons > it is the most dependable car i have ever owned and > with a quadrajet the gas milage isnt too bad ,i can > work on it without a computer and its more fun than > a new vette and not to mention the smiles it gits on > the road __ Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
Anybody else out there seen the Honda (gasp!!) natural gas
powered car that you can fill up at home? Cheaper power and save time not going
to the gas station, not to mention it will be easier on the waist if you're like
me and have to have a snickers bar with every fill up too!
That's the kind of car GM needs to make or get the fuel
cell cars to market sooner. That will be the only good thing about the
increased gas cost.
I think we brought these cost on ourselves as a
nation by not being more conservitive, such as SUV's being used
as commuter cars.
Gene
- Original Message -
From:
Ron Malespin
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 2:34
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge
Charger
Yep put the money in the chevelle! It cost me $45 bucks to fill my
67 Malibu yesterday, but it gets pretty good gas mileage.
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 1:21
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge
Charger
well i have seriously been thinking insead of buying a new car selling
my jetta and putting the money in my 72 ss conv.i pulled the big block for
now and replaced w/small block for financal reasons it is the most
dependable car i have ever owned and with a quadrajet the gas milage isnt
too bad ,i can work on it without a computer and its more fun than a new
vette and not to mention the smiles it gits on the road
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
Hey Clint, Diesel is 2.78 a Gallon here in Phoenix, Az Paul Kaiser 67 Camino BB 69 cst Truck BB - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 1:00 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger Funny you should mention a VW Jetta because one of those with turbo diesel is a car I was planning to look hard at. Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] well i have seriously been thinking insead of buying a new car selling my jetta and putting the money in my 72 ss conv.i pulled the big block for now and replaced w/small block for financal reasons it is the most dependable car i have ever owned and with a quadrajet the gas milage isnt too bad ,i can work on it without a computer and its more fun than a new vette and not to mention the smiles it gits on the road
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
Nope, but I have an old Speedo swim suit I don't wear anymore 'cause I gained a little weight. You can have it for the shipping cost. :-)) BillL At 02:22 PM 8/30/2005, you wrote: Do any one have a Speedo dash for sale?
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
Funny you should mention a VW Jetta because one of those with turbo diesel is a car I was planning to look hard at. Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] well i have seriously been thinking insead of buying a new car selling my jetta and putting the money in my 72 ss conv.i pulled the big block for now and replaced w/small block for financal reasons it is the most dependable car i have ever owned and with a quadrajet the gas milage isnt too bad ,i can work on it without a computer and its more fun than a new vette and not to mention the smiles it gits on the road
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
for what and speedo dash?
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
Yep put the money in the chevelle! It cost me $45 bucks to fill my 67 Malibu yesterday, but it gets pretty good gas mileage. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 1:21 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger well i have seriously been thinking insead of buying a new car selling my jetta and putting the money in my 72 ss conv.i pulled the big block for now and replaced w/small block for financal reasons it is the most dependable car i have ever owned and with a quadrajet the gas milage isnt too bad ,i can work on it without a computer and its more fun than a new vette and not to mention the smiles it gits on the road
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
Do any one have a Speedo dash for sale?
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
well i have seriously been thinking insead of buying a new car selling my jetta and putting the money in my 72 ss conv.i pulled the big block for now and replaced w/small block for financal reasons it is the most dependable car i have ever owned and with a quadrajet the gas milage isnt too bad ,i can work on it without a computer and its more fun than a new vette and not to mention the smiles it gits on the road
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
Nah! Looks like an audi :-/ Pelle - Original Message - From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 5:54 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger 4 doors?
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
They said that and I did not respond to what I drive either. wow! My suggestion might be for C8NDYJ to ask some technically difficult questions and keep us busy. I was going to write about it being winter here in Texas (our summer = North winter) and it 95 degrees in my garage at 9:00 at night. Had to chase a couple of copperheads out of the garage couple of saturdays ago. Not much progress can be made with the outside temps being what they are. So, I'll stay in and order more parts. later mike --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Yes it is, but sometimes, we just like to BS. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Aug 30, 2005 2:35 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger I thought this was a chevelle site? __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
That is one of the vehicles I'm considering,,a Colorado 2wd. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Clint, > Look at the Chevy Colorado. I have a 4 door, 4 wheel drive LS with a tonneau cover and never get less than 19 mpg; 23 on a trip!!
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
It is, but that doesn't mean we can't discuss other stuff. At 01:35 PM 8/30/2005, you wrote: I thought this was a chevelle site?
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
Yes it is, but sometimes, we just like to BS.-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Aug 30, 2005 2:35 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger I thought this was a chevelle site?
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
Clint, Look at the Chevy Colorado. I have a 4 door, 4 wheel drive LS with a tonneau cover and never get less than 19 mpg; 23 on a trip!! -Original Message- From: Clint Hooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Aug 30, 2005 2:28 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger Higher fuel costs will spur development of more & better cars. Truck and SUV sales are going to take a huge hit,IMO,because most people really don't need them,,just wanted them. Speaking for myself,I had plans to buy a new Chev 1/2 ton four door truck next Spring but have now decided to buy a small fuel-efficient car,instead. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "Ron Sparks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Too bad it beats anything the General has for the same kind of money (unless > you want a truck)...and IMO it has better styling then the GTO. GM should > had gone the way Ford did with the new Mustang instead of going after the > tuner crowd (would a tuner know what to do with a v8?)
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
I thought this was a chevelle site?
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
I've never been much of a fan of GM's small car offerings,,until the introduction of the new Cobalt. From what I've been reading,this car is a serious piece of technology,especially in its suspension design. Cammer motors are nice but way too complicated and costly. The new Z06 is going to kill the majority of the other exotic sportscars. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "mike f" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I agree. But the Cobalt should be a great choice for > the young hot rodders as gas prices go to 3.50. The > other thing is that Firebird transAm was lame. Too > much plastic. They should have kept the Camaro. I also > wonder why they do not do a DOHC head engine. Ford has > several and the new Vette is still a push rod motor. > Great stuff but old technology none the less. > mike > > --- Ron Sparks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Too bad it beats anything the General has for the > > same kind of money (unless > > you want a truck)...and IMO it has better styling > > then the GTO. GM should > > had gone the way Ford did with the new Mustang > > instead of going after the > > tuner crowd (would a tuner know what to do with a > > v8?) > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > > Behalf Of Clint Hooper > > Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 9:55 PM > > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger > > > > Yeah. Sucks,don't it? > > Clint Hooper > > H&H Custom,owner > > 1969 El Camino ProTourer > > 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger > > > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm > > - Original Message - > > From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > > > 4 doors? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
Higher fuel costs will spur development of more & better cars. Truck and SUV sales are going to take a huge hit,IMO,because most people really don't need them,,just wanted them. Speaking for myself,I had plans to buy a new Chev 1/2 ton four door truck next Spring but have now decided to buy a small fuel-efficient car,instead. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "Ron Sparks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Too bad it beats anything the General has for the same kind of money (unless > you want a truck)...and IMO it has better styling then the GTO. GM should > had gone the way Ford did with the new Mustang instead of going after the > tuner crowd (would a tuner know what to do with a v8?)
RE: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
I agree. But the Cobalt should be a great choice for the young hot rodders as gas prices go to 3.50. The other thing is that Firebird transAm was lame. Too much plastic. They should have kept the Camaro. I also wonder why they do not do a DOHC head engine. Ford has several and the new Vette is still a push rod motor. Great stuff but old technology none the less. mike --- Ron Sparks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Too bad it beats anything the General has for the > same kind of money (unless > you want a truck)...and IMO it has better styling > then the GTO. GM should > had gone the way Ford did with the new Mustang > instead of going after the > tuner crowd (would a tuner know what to do with a > v8?) > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Clint Hooper > Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 9:55 PM > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger > > Yeah. Sucks,don't it? > Clint Hooper > H&H Custom,owner > 1969 El Camino ProTourer > 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm > - Original Message - > From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > 4 doors? > > > > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
RE: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
Too bad it beats anything the General has for the same kind of money (unless you want a truck)...and IMO it has better styling then the GTO. GM should had gone the way Ford did with the new Mustang instead of going after the tuner crowd (would a tuner know what to do with a v8?) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint Hooper Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 9:55 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger Yeah. Sucks,don't it? Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 4 doors?
Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
Yeah. Sucks,don't it? Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 4 doors?
[Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger
4 doors?
