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campgottagopee

Jun 18, 2020; 7:12pm

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2 wheel peel baby

Marcski

Jun 18, 2020; 7:50pm

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Harvey wrote

Sick Bird Rider wrote

Volvo P1800ES

My best man picked up an P1800 in college not sure if it was an ES. What is an ES?

It was in incredible condition, it had some miles on it. I think it had that venerable B20 engine that was in the classic Volvo wagon, but it was so much lighter, it got 40 mpg.

He drove it a long time, until, when he lived in Boston and someone totalled it while it was parked. Hit and run too.

My science teacher in HS is the world record holder for most miles on a vehicle. He did it on an 1800...more than 3 million!!! He lived way out east on LI and his commute was 125 miles/daily. I remember it in the school parking lot. I think he may have hit a million while he was my teacher.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/a25165860/irv-gordon-million-mile-volvo-p1800-obituary/

campgottagopee

Jun 18, 2020; 8:40pm

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That's pretty cool, Marcski. I remember reading about that guy.

Apparently rust wrapping your ride is a thing now --- I guess I've had a few cars that were ahead of their time

JasonWx

Jun 19, 2020; 10:02am

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campgottagopee wrote

That's pretty cool, Marcski. I remember reading about that guy.

Apparently rust wrapping your ride is a thing now --- I guess I've had a few cars that were ahead of their time

there is something cool about this mustang...random patches of Bondo would really make it pop..

"Peace and Love"

campgottagopee

Jun 19, 2020; 11:46am

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LOL --- those wraps aren't cheap. It does look cool, I guess. If you had a car with flaws it certainly would be an option.

Harvey

Jun 19, 2020; 12:41pm

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campgottagopee wrote

I'm not really a muscle car guy but that thing is bad ass.

"You just need to go at that shit wide open, hang on, and own it." —Camp

campgottagopee

Jun 19, 2020; 1:15pm

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Harvey wrote

campgottagopee wrote

I'm not really a muscle car guy but that thing is bad ass.

Agree. That thing is tough looking.

That old Ford Ranger I posted in the above picture would smoke it. It's a total sleeper. Has a built 427 in it. Holy smokes is it fast.

x10003q

Jun 19, 2020; 1:55pm

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campgottagopee wrote

Harvey wrote

campgottagopee wrote

I'm not really a muscle car guy but that thing is bad ass.

Agree. That thing is tough looking.

That old Ford Ranger I posted in the above picture would smoke it. It's a total sleeper. Has a built 427 in it. Holy smokes is it fast.

He must burn thru a lot of tires. Does he drive around with cement blocks in the bed?

campgottagopee

Jun 19, 2020; 2:33pm

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LOL

For a pickup the thing hooks up pretty good. It certainly will roast 'em

Harvey

Jun 19, 2020; 2:38pm

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x10003q wrote

He must burn thru a lot of tires. Does he drive around with cement blocks in the bed?

I'm guessing that the cost of operation isn't this owners top concern.

"You just need to go at that shit wide open, hang on, and own it." —Camp

campgottagopee

Jun 19, 2020; 2:56pm

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Harvey wrote

x10003q wrote

He must burn thru a lot of tires. Does he drive around with cement blocks in the bed?

I'm guessing that the cost of operation isn't this owners top concern.

Correct

He has 12K just in the motor

Jon951

Jun 19, 2020; 4:01pm

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12k not bad....entry level 944 motor built by Powehaus, Scottdale, AZ, years ago was 40k, which netted gobs of HP at the rear wheels, but nothing crazy, was mucho $$$, so 12k into this guys motor not alarming. I'd venture to guess the HP rating between the two is quite similar.

"Feets fail me not"

campgottagopee

Jun 19, 2020; 5:06pm

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For sure. Cars/trucks are a very expensive toy.

x10003q

Jun 19, 2020; 8:45pm

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"The LS7 crate engine MSRP† has been reduced by thousands! MSRP was $17,337, now $14,837. See your dealer for pricing. Limited quantities available. Get yours while supplies last!

With its classic 427-cubic-inch displacement, the 505-hp LS7 7.0L made its mark in the C6 Corvette Z06 and advanced its legacy in the fifth-generation Camaro Z/28."

Small Block Power!!

https://www.chevrolet.com/performance-parts/crate-engines/ls/ls7

campgottagopee

Jun 22, 2020; 1:23pm

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vroom, vroom

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a32917037/a-man-drove-solo-across-america-in-25-hours-55-minutes-in-a-rental-mustang/

Peter Minde

Jun 22, 2020; 3:10pm

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campgottagopee wrote

vroom, vroom

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a32917037/a-man-drove-solo-across-america-in-25-hours-55-minutes-in-a-rental-mustang/

Not something I'd want to do solo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMoh5hZAaZk

-Peter Minde
http://www.oxygenfedsport.com

campgottagopee

Jun 22, 2020; 7:15pm

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Peter Minde wrote

Not something I'd want to do solo.

No doubt! At the speeds it would take to make that time getting a beer out of the cooler by yourself would be dangerous.

Peter Minde

Jun 22, 2020; 7:24pm

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campgottagopee wrote

Peter Minde wrote

Not something I'd want to do solo.

No doubt! At the speeds it would take to make that time getting a beer out of the cooler by yourself would be dangerous.

-Peter Minde
http://www.oxygenfedsport.com

campgottagopee

Jun 30, 2020; 11:36am

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While running the Northway early Sunday morning I was passed by a Mercedes AMG GT. I was running at my usual 78 MPH and this thing went by me like I had hit reverse. It had such a sweet rumble to it. What a ride this thing must be.

Harvey

Jul 01, 2020; 6:16pm

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Camp or anyone... what is this?

I just took my car in for an oil change.

My buddy told me there are only two in existence and the other one just sold for a million? Maybe he was BSing me.

It is pretty. Some kind of Camaro I think.

"You just need to go at that shit wide open, hang on, and own it." —Camp

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