Introduction from Nickels
May 18th, 2011, 07:44 AM
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Introduction from Nickels
Hi All. I’ve been cruising around this site for some time and finally decided to formally check-in. As I get older the winters here in Chicago seem to get colder and longer, but it did give me time to “hang-out” on this site.
I’ve been looking for a 70-72 442, or 70-71 SX. However, I’ve discovered that the quality of car I want, I can’t afford. Since my wrenching skills are limited, I’m looking for a car I can wax, put gas in, and drive. To further complicate my search, my wife wants a convertible and I originally was looking for a coupe. I’m now open to convertibles and coupes, and doesn’t have to be a 442.
My most recent muscle cars have been Pontiacs. In the past couple of years I’ve owned a 64 Tempest, and a 72 LeMans Sport. My first new car was a 1966 Pontiac GTO 389CI, with 3-dueces, 4-speed, red fender liners, and posi-traction. I had to sell it just two years later for the money necessary to return to school. The schooling paid off. Now, I am now retired and living in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago and looking forward to being a part of this group.
I’ve been looking for a 70-72 442, or 70-71 SX. However, I’ve discovered that the quality of car I want, I can’t afford. Since my wrenching skills are limited, I’m looking for a car I can wax, put gas in, and drive. To further complicate my search, my wife wants a convertible and I originally was looking for a coupe. I’m now open to convertibles and coupes, and doesn’t have to be a 442.
My most recent muscle cars have been Pontiacs. In the past couple of years I’ve owned a 64 Tempest, and a 72 LeMans Sport. My first new car was a 1966 Pontiac GTO 389CI, with 3-dueces, 4-speed, red fender liners, and posi-traction. I had to sell it just two years later for the money necessary to return to school. The schooling paid off. Now, I am now retired and living in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago and looking forward to being a part of this group.
May 18th, 2011, 08:32 AM
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Welcome
Welcome aboard
You need to join us in the Good morning thread. But not today. It's CO first "Don't whine about the weather" Day
It lasted about 3 post before Cutlassgal [Sandy] snuck in a Ohio gloom and doom report.
You need to join us in the Good morning thread. But not today. It's CO first "Don't whine about the weather" Day
It lasted about 3 post before Cutlassgal [Sandy] snuck in a Ohio gloom and doom report.
Welcome from Perry, Georgia.
May 18th, 2011, 11:08 PM
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Welcome another Chicago guy,
I to came overfrom Pontiacs - first car 68 GTO coupe loved it. Now I'm in a 71 Supreme Convertible 455. Don't get too hung up on the 442 or SX unless you want a high dollar collector car. Ther are supremes out there way cheaper. My wife too loves the convertible, great summer cruiser and still gets a lot of attention at the local cruises even if its not the king of the hill.
I to came overfrom Pontiacs - first car 68 GTO coupe loved it. Now I'm in a 71 Supreme Convertible 455. Don't get too hung up on the 442 or SX unless you want a high dollar collector car. Ther are supremes out there way cheaper. My wife too loves the convertible, great summer cruiser and still gets a lot of attention at the local cruises even if its not the king of the hill.
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