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Stripper cars going extinct? Blame the seven-year loan
Motoramic/yahoo ^ | 6-30-14 | Steven Lang

Posted on 06/21/2014 10:04:44 AM PDT by TurboZamboni

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To: Born to Conserve

What was the last American made model to have the headlights dimmer as a metal button on the floorboard?


121 posted on 06/21/2014 11:26:20 AM PDT by MHGinTN
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To: Veggie Todd

Why, yes, Veggie Todd, I do remember the dimmer switch on the floor. And, I remember being frustrated beyond belief when I acquired a British sports car with the dimmer on the turn signal stem. Stomped that left foot panel for months...


122 posted on 06/21/2014 11:28:58 AM PDT by PubliusMM (RKBA; a matter of fact, not opinion. 01-20-2016; I pray we make it that long.)
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To: Mad Dawgg

generally anything 1981 or earlier doesn’t have an engine computer. if it has a carbuertor you’re generally okay, barring weird custom modifications.

the big changes from carb/mechanical engine timing to computer controlled engines are’1981-1982.


123 posted on 06/21/2014 11:29:05 AM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: cripplecreek

That little high-beam indicator light was Chief Pontiac.


124 posted on 06/21/2014 11:31:36 AM PDT by HandyDandy (Started out with Burgundy but soon hit the harder stuff....)
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra

“Back in the Nineties, I was looking for a new work van. Went a Dodge dealer, and found a nice one. Opened the driver’s door, and there was no front seat! It was extra! I laughed at the salesman, and left.”

LOL. Back then, the passenger seat up front was an option in a stripped down van along with a radio, floor mat in the rear and sometimes even a spare tire. Just like a back bumper was an option on a pickup.


125 posted on 06/21/2014 11:32:12 AM PDT by headstamp 2
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To: Chode

“there’s nothing like having your date actually sitting next to you on a date”

Or making that hard right SOB turn.

SOB: Slide Over Baby!


126 posted on 06/21/2014 11:32:16 AM PDT by Stormdog (A rifle transforms one from subject to Citizen)
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To: tje

I see you love driving even less than I do.

:-)

.


127 posted on 06/21/2014 11:32:21 AM PDT by Mears
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To: deoetdoctrinae

I miss the window vents.


Same here. My wife does not open her window in summer because she does not want to mess up her hair. Me, being a cheapskate, do not want to use the air conditioning.

When I open the window on my side, the wind does not come in. With a vent window, the breeze came into the car. Sometimes, I hang my arm outside the car and am able to get some breeze into the car. Kind of dangerous though because I am driving :-)


128 posted on 06/21/2014 11:34:29 AM PDT by fifedom
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To: CrazyIvan
My wife’s new Jeep Wrangler has power windows and door locks. Heresy!

Blasphemy, at least. I looked a Jeep a few years ago, (the last one I drove was an M151A1, truck, quarter ton, 4x4) and it was so pussied out, I couldn't stand it. Never looked at one again.

129 posted on 06/21/2014 11:34:53 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets (This is known as "bad luck". - Robert A. Heinlein)
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To: advertising guy

If he had half a brain, he’d ship it to North Dakora, or even Alaska.


130 posted on 06/21/2014 11:35:25 AM PDT by AZLiberty (No tag today.)
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To: mcshot

Just like my old 46 Willys.


131 posted on 06/21/2014 11:37:17 AM PDT by headstamp 2
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To: cripplecreek
At least one of the many Oldsmobiles my Dad had sported *two* of those...one designed to be operated by the left food,the other by the right.The one on the right caused the radio to switch to the next higher (AM) station on the dial that had a good signal.
132 posted on 06/21/2014 11:37:19 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Rat Party Policy:Lie,Deny,Refuse To Comply)
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To: sportutegrl

you can rest assured that the no a/c was discovered way after “ the deal “


133 posted on 06/21/2014 11:37:51 AM PDT by advertising guy ( <------------- lotta white in here ------------>)
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To: advertising guy

I remember 25 dollar cars back in the 70’s.


134 posted on 06/21/2014 11:38:43 AM PDT by headstamp 2
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To: Stormdog
heh heh heh heh heh...
135 posted on 06/21/2014 11:40:57 AM PDT by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: Grams A
Never quite understood why you have to push the brake pedal in to move the transmission to drive or reverse.

They're designed that way for the same reason why ladies' hair dryers sport the warning "Do Not Use This Device In The Bathtub".

Lawyers.

136 posted on 06/21/2014 11:41:25 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Rat Party Policy:Lie,Deny,Refuse To Comply)
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To: TurboZamboni

Still have my 95 model Ford Mustang.


137 posted on 06/21/2014 11:41:30 AM PDT by JSDude1
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To: Mad Dawgg

That truck has a computer.

Dura Spark ignition module. Had a couple of them blowout on me in my ‘75 and ‘79 F 100’s.

Truck would just quit and roll to a stop.


138 posted on 06/21/2014 11:42:40 AM PDT by headstamp 2
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To: TurboZamboni

I love the ‘95 Camry I bought last year. Totally repairable. Parts easily available and cheap. I found a guy in West Phoenix who will replace just about any part for $35, and educate you about it while he’s doing it. When I bought it, a dealer wanted $5K to fix every little thing wrong with it. Following the dealer’s list, between parts and labor, it ended up costing less than $1K.


139 posted on 06/21/2014 11:43:49 AM PDT by AZLiberty (No tag today.)
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To: deoetdoctrinae

also known as a “butterfly window”. Or smokers window. I used it as the ashtray. Still have them on my ‘97 F250.


140 posted on 06/21/2014 11:44:15 AM PDT by HandyDandy (Started out with Burgundy but soon hit the harder stuff....)
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