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Name: Jeep Grand Cherokee (2003) Date Added: 09 August 2012 - 06:53 PM Owner: PONTIAC06 Short Description: I've actually been driving this baby since high school...On my second car since, but I've never had the heart to give her up. View Vehicle

PROJECT ACHIEVA It is coming up on 3 months since I bought my 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva S. Here is an update on some of the things I have done in that time. First up, was a complete cleanup of the engine bay. Here is what it looked like on June 4th (2 days after I got it): And here it is August 15th (with new alternator and battery): I spent a few hours every morning cleaning by hand. A labour of love...and not quite finished yet. The hood was the hardest part (in terms of bending to get to all the small spots) I also added some blue LED bulbs for the footwell lights. They add a nice touch complementing the cars colour. I hope to get better ones t…

Well the weather's getting nice and that means its project time. For my car the first and foremost project is getting a/c system revamped before summer. I want air conditioning in my car. That of course means the whole dash has to come out to replace the evaporator core. Not a job I'm looking forward to doing. Most likely I'm also going to replace the heater core while I'm there. Preventative maintenance. Not counting the heater core, it looks like this job will run $400-$500 in parts. Evaporator core, expansion valve, dryer, compressor, and probably the low pressure line. It'll basically be all-new when done. For summer I want to replace the rear struts, as well as th…

Initial pictures of the new vette 2011 Grand Sport Corvette Manual Transmission Dual mode exhaust 2LT trim level It's a work in progress, going to change the headlights to a dark grey (cyber grey), and tint the windows. That chrome GS badge is also going to have to be changed. Taking it to a hpde at a road course near chicago next weekend. This car is amazing; some of GM's finest work. Zora would certainly be proud. The handling and grip is insane, certainly helped by the 325 wide rear tires. The LS3 does not disappoint.

Well the poor old Shadow is basically at the end of its life. The body rot is pretty horrendous and its having issues overheating, along with lots of other issues that have crept up lately. So with that he decided it was time for a new car. He had been looking for a second gen Grand Cherokee but in the end settled with something quite different: a 1999 Toyota Camry V6 for $4,500. I think he did quite well. It's got just over 100,000 miles. Body is in great shape. No rust at all. Interior is very clean and in good shape except for a few small things (missing radio button). The V6 is very smooth and might as well be brand new by the way it sounds. Very peppy too. The tran…

...remember this car? Dad bought it back in '03, I think. I drove it first for my senior year of high school. Dad used it as a spare. Then my brother used it until he bought a Regal. In the meantime, it's remained a spare. 1993 Fleetwood Brougham, Cotillion White with Garnet Red interior. Factory white vinyl top. Has about 110k now. They rarely use or drive it, just takes up space. Still looks great but with age needs some stuff. The rear air ride shocks went out many years back. It sits fine with just a slight rear end drop but doesn't like to be loaded up. Runs strong with the TBI 350 and 4-speed. A/C needs recharged and figure out where the old refrigerant leaks …

Name: Chevrolet Silverado LTZ VMax 6.2L 4x4 Crew (2009) Date Added: 25 February 2012 - 05:14 PM Owner: USA-1 Vortec 6.2 Short Description: VortecMAX 4x4 Crew Cab 6.2L V8 with Hypertech MaxEnergy Programmer, Airaid CA Intake, Jet Performance MAF Sensor, 2.5" Leveling Kit w/ 275/60/20 BFG Rugged Terrains. View Vehicle

My brother is a moron who can't spend money properly. So he bought a $h!ty VW Cabriolet from 1990 with busted mechanicals for a grand. He didn't even change the oil that sat in the car for nearly a decade and the water pump didn't function. So naturally, he nearly died while driving it. Because he's an idiot. I decided to find him something that would run properly, and reliable. The fringe benefit is that his pathetic sack of organs won't end up in anyone else's body. I'm doing the public a favour. So I found this: Clean, inside and out, with about 150,000kms (~95,000 miles). It's a 1993 EX-L, so it's loaded and has a sunroof. Best of all, it …

Dad has had his '96 Legacy wagon since summer of '08, and for a $1000 Craigslist find...still one of the best cars ever in the family, period. Insane AWD traction, solidly built, and efficient 2.2L. Bought it with 182k, got over 200k now I think, but in recent months now after no issues has been overheating again & again. Researching the boxer I knew headgaskets were a common item on the 2.5L engine and likely also on the 2.2L, just not as much so. With so many miles and so many years, most likely why. Rather than spend the money to repair, Craigslist time it was again. Called me a month back saying he wished he could find a Baja. Same car but liked the idea of the t…

* I've finally written a bit more.... FAMILY OF CARS Article opening... ...the rest of the story (AND pictures!), here: http://www.motorgnomes.com/2012/01/pictures-a-family-of-cars/ ROUTE 66 STORY Chapter #25, 'A Long Meeting & A Visitor', is complete: http://whenthegoingisgood.com/2012/01/24/_thats-the-highway_-16/ Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort * post-surgeryPARTY = 5:30p-10:30p, SAT, 02/11/12 | Beef Villa, 1225 W Spring St, S Elgin IL * "My heart takes off on a high speed chase" __ Lifehouse __ 'Falling In'

22 feet of project to be exact! I figured I needed a "more mature" motorhome so I picked this up- 48,000 original miles and a slightly warmed over 440, new tires, everything is actually great shape EXCEPT the last owner threw out the sofa and swivel chairs. So I'm plugging away and making lists, but drivetrain will be the most important upgrade as far as I can tell....

Name: Chevrolet Corvette (1990) Date Added: 05 February 2011 - 08:52 AM Owner: Z06C6Vette Short Description: 1990 Corvette Coupe. White with a Saddle interior. 6 Speed Z51 View Vehicle

Name: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 NHT (2011) Date Added: 28 December 2011 - 01:44 PM Owner: Daryl Z71 Short Description: None Provided View Vehicle

Name: Chevrolet Cruze Eco (2011) Date Added: 16 November 2009 - 11:31 AM Owner: Dsuupr Short Description: None Provided View Vehicle

Name: Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (1997) Date Added: 04 December 2011 - 12:59 AM Owner: Jeeagle Short Description: Gift from Parent, Stock, in progress. View Vehicle

Finally got around to dropping the fuel tank in my dad's old Dodge. Per Murphey's law, it was chock full of gas and took forever to drain, but the job is done and the tank out. Along the way I discovered what was causing the car to stall and not restart. Although we suspected that crud in the tank ws causing the problem, the actual cause was a bit of a surprise. Yes, there was a fair amount of sediment in the gas - but the real problem became obvious as I poured the last of the fuel from the tank. An approximately 2"inch square chunk of an old leaf flowed out of the filler neck as I tipped it up! That'll stop the fuel delivery in a hurry. So next will be having the tank…

Name: Buick Regal (2012) Date Added: 28 November 2011 - 11:28 AM Owner: JamesBond Short Description: None Provided View Vehicle

A common source of kvetching from my brother since he began driving the Regal was that its OEM CD/Cassette stereo doesn't have an AUX jack for iPod purposes. Double-DIN sized head units that look like they fit with the car are more expensive and theft magnets. They also would sacrifice the functionality of the redundant steering wheel controls. Casette and FM modulators always seem to leave something in the audio quality department as well.Then, not too long ago, I was watching Saabkyle04 on YouTube review his new 1995 Roadmaster Limited and I noticed he managed to get his hands on a Buick Monsoon Audio stereo that had been refurbished and in this process had an AUX ja…

In for a little cleanup and detailing... This Malibu got smacked right after the bu came out...been sitting there awhile...sad to see a brand new car wrecked and just decaying... Cadillac Ragtop in for a full repspray...will be a neat car when its done... Nice older 5 series BMW getting some love...

So as I posted in the "how much car can you afford?" thread, the old '95 Olds LSS hit the bucket and I had to find something. Originally I was really leaning towards the Cruze ECO. However, after driving a 2011 Camaro, I couldn't resist upgrading. It's black/black, V6/6-speed manual. Originally I thought I wanted a 1LT with a few options, but there were none within 3 hours of where I live (apparently no one wants V6/manual). So after realizing the 2LT was only about $700 more than the 1LT equipped how I would want it, I went searching for a 2LT with manual transmission. I found one about 75 miles away and contacted the local dealer about it. It was also the only 2LT/man…

I moved at the end of last year, the new place has a shop out back.... I had to dig and sort and build and organize.... but I got it out in the light. IT LIVES!!!!!!! After the Charger.... I'll get back at it. I have the room now to finish it.

Name: Chevy Novamad (1962) Date Added: 22 August 2011 - 07:09 PM Owner: BigPontiac Short Description: Custom car built to be driven on the 2009 HotRod Power Tour. Created by merging a 1962 Chevy Nova 4-dr wagon with a 1962 Chevy Nova 2-dr hardtop. 2,000 hours of labor in fabrication over an 8 month period. View Vehicle

Name: Jensen Interceptor (1974) Date Added: 19 August 2011 - 11:56 AM Owner: CMG Short Description: 1974 Jensen Interceptor III, redone mechanically, Comp Cam, two Edelbrock 500s, headers, head work etc View Vehicle

Name: Dodge Intrepid (2000) Date Added: 15 November 2009 - 04:24 PM Owner: Dodgefan Short Description: I bought this car November 22, 2006. From the moment I came across it, stepped inside and test drove it, I knew this would be my car. It's my very first car purchase as well as being the first car to be solely in my name. Since I bought it, it has taken me on many adventures, including halfway across the country. Over the past year or so I have done many modifications and upgrades to it, the biggest one being the upgrade from the 2.7 to the 3.5 HO V6. View Vehicle

Name: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ (2010) Date Added: 09 November 2010 - 04:15 PM Owner: Olds Guy Short Description: Lease ended June 2013 View Vehicle

Name: 2005 Pontiac Bonneville GXP Category: Vehicles Date Added: 2017-02-17 Submitter: Olds Guy 2005 Pontiac Bonneville GXP

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Well, I done did it. Again. I took delivery of my 2011 Ford Fiesta SE hatch this evening after work. Tuxedo Black Metallic with black and blue interior, 5 speed manual transmission. A sweet-driving little pup for sure, quiet and solid. I got a special treat installed, a blue leather-wrapped shift knob from Ford Accessories to match the blue streaks in the upholstery. Sets it off nicely. I really needed to loosen the strings of some of my debt. The house stays in my possession, so the next most expensive proposition is the truck. I chose to let it go, and I am saving over $2000 per year in payments and insurance alone... plus, I owed over $18k on the truck, I shav…

Name: Chevorlet Impala SS Convertible (1965) Date Added: 02 July 2011 - 06:13 PM Owner: mjdecker Short Description: True SS with 283/powerglide. View Vehicle

Name: Honda Civic LX (2008) Date Added: 02 July 2011 - 06:29 PM Owner: mjdecker Short Description: Daily driver View Vehicle

Name: Nissan Altima Coupe 2.5S (2011) Date Added: 02 July 2011 - 06:11 PM Owner: PONTIAC06 Short Description: Looking for a replacement for the Jeep and decided to drive her just for fun. After driving lots of other SUVs/crossovers, I decided to go back and run the numbers. With the tent event going on, I ended up with her and the Jeep both. Navy Blue/Blonde cloth. She's got everything except leather, NAV and foglights. Picked her up on 6/27. I love the smart key, Bose sound system, and the CVT. The power delivery is extremely smooth, and it never is searching for the right gear. View Vehicle

Name: Ford Fiesta SE hatch (2011) Date Added: 08 April 2011 - 07:41 PM Owner: ocnblu Short Description: March 15, 2011, saw me release my pickup truck into the wild blue yonder, traded for this sweet running, sweet handling little car. I couldn't be more pleased overall... plus 35.8 mpg, and it's barely broken in. BULLETIN: latest tank 40.4 MPG! View Vehicle

Name: GMC Terrain (2011) Date Added: 19 June 2011 - 08:49 PM Owner: caddycruiser Short Description: 2011 GMC Terrain SLT-1 AWD with 3.0L V6 the only option. Quicksilver & Jet Black. Stylish big little ute that replaced (yes, really) a beloved 2010 Camaro 2LT RS after a year. So far, pleasing mpg's, space and is an all weather capable luxurious crawler. View Vehicle

Name: Mazda CX-9 (2011) Date Added: 19 June 2011 - 08:45 PM Owner: caddycruiser Short Description: 2011 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring FWD. Liquid Silver & Black. Fully loaded with every option & every accessory except the trailer hitch. Replaced big living room 2009 Avalanche Z71 2wd, sold to a friend. Space, standout seating comfort & features in every row, and FUN to drive. Really. Zoom is real, and from power to steering and braking feel to ride and quality, just a standout sport sedan feeling ute with a lot of space. View Vehicle

Name: Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible (1965) Date Added: 02 June 2011 - 4:30 PM Owner: Mjdecker Short Description: Figured it was time to finally get a car that would be a fun project to learn off of and take out for a cruise on a nice sunny day and also something that's not too commonly seen. 283 with Powerglide.

Name: Chevrolet Cobalt LT Z22 (2010) Date Added: 07 June 2011 - 04:18 PM Owner: Westjetter737 Short Description: My 2010 Cobalt LT. Delivered December 8, 2010 by CMP Automotive Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta Canada. View Vehicle

Great idea, this. Post what parts you're looking for so fellow members can keep an eye out at their local yards. If possible, it'd be helpful to be specific of what you need, where it's located, what year range (if applicable), and anything else you can think of to help your fellow scavenger.

To get a third brake light for the tahoe (don't ask). Was pleasantly surprised to find tons of good stuff for both the Tahoe and the Mothertruck. I'll be going back when it isn't so hot.

Name: Chevrolet El Camino (1986) Date Added: 07 June 2011 - 12:33 PM Owner: LeoC2 Short Description: None Provided View Vehicle

Name: Chevy Cruze Eco (2011) Date Added: 14 April 2011 - 12:52 PM Owner: the_yellow_dart Short Description: None Provided View Vehicle

Name: Mercedes Benz 560SEC (1991) Date Added: 02 June 2011 - 01:42 AM Owner: Sixty8panther Short Description: W126 series 2 door hardtop. One of the most durable & safe cars ever made. View Vehicle

Name: Buick LeSabre Limited (1998) Date Added: 26 October 2010 - 06:59 PM Owner: @dmin Short Description: Beastly! Clean Lots of options on this thing. View Vehicle

Name: Honda CRX DX (1991) Date Added: 02 May 2011 - 08:55 PM Owner: blackviper8891 Short Description: Purchased October 2010 - Sold February 2013 View Vehicle

Name: Volkswagen Golf III GL (1994) Date Added: 02 May 2011 - 08:35 PM Owner: blackviper8891 Short Description: Bought November 2009 - Junked June 2011 View Vehicle

Name: Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited (2005) Date Added: 02 May 2011 - 08:30 PM Owner: blackviper8891 Short Description: Purchased April 2011, Sold May 2012. View Vehicle

This car is, in fact, the definition of the title. I'm going to keep it well after it's paid off, but perhaps, after this one is paid for, I'll buy a white R/T in some form to keep it company. Better photos are to come (maybe I'll get a custom tag for this one).

sitting in the garage with the Tin Indian so I bought it some 225/45X17 tires and new wheels. Now it wants to go to Firebird and race the Solstice heads up.

Name: Saturn ION-3 Sedan (2007) Date Added: 09 January 2010 - 01:04 AM Owner: RjION Short Description: 2007 ION-3 Loaded less leather and roof Enhanced Performance Pkg: 2.4L VVT ABS/TC FE2 suspension Travel Pkg: Map lights Auto headlamps Auto dimming rear view mirror Digital compass/thermometer 6 Disc Spoiler Floor Mats Frt & Rear side bags ,860 window sticker Progress springs Progress rear swaybar SMS strut bar Tint Wheels Best 1/4 mile run was 15.883 backed up with a 15.884 View Vehicle

EDIT: this vehicle has been sent down the highway of life to its second owner. This thread was inadvertent, sry.

1998 Chevy Cheyenne.

Name: Pontiac Sunfire (2000) Date Added: 03 April 2011 - 10:59 PM Owner: §carlet §wordfish Short Description: None Provided View Vehicle

Name: GMC Sonoma SLS HighRider (2011) Date Added: 16 February 2011 - 04:24 PM Owner: GMTruckGuy74 Short Description: Ordered March, 2001 - delivery May, 2001, GMAC SmartLease until November, 2003 View Vehicle

Name: GMC Envoy SLT 4WD (2006) Date Added: 15 March 2010 - 08:23 PM Owner: GMTruckGuy74 Short Description: None Provided View Vehicle

Well I went ahead and did it. I got myself back into a truck. It's a 1LT 4X4, 3.7L 5 cylinder with 3.73 G80, power/convenience package, fullsize spare and trailering package, Deep Navy with Ebony 60/40 seat. Traded the Cobalt in today. Decided not to wait for a factory order.

Name: Chevy Monte Carlo (1999) Date Added: 13 February 2011 - 11:56 PM Owner: loki Short Description: no more. View Vehicle

Name: GMC Sierra (1990) Date Added: 13 February 2011 - 08:01 PM Owner: FAPTurbo Short Description: None Provided View Vehicle

Name: Fap (2011) Date Added: 13 February 2011 - 07:42 PM Owner: FAPTurbo Short Description: None Provided View Vehicle

Name: Buick Regal LS (2003) Date Added: 13 October 2010 - 04:57 PM Owner: vonVeezelsnider Short Description: None Provided View Vehicle

Name: Chevrolet Impala LS (2009) Date Added: 08 March 2010 - 02:25 PM Owner: vonVeezelsnider Short Description: None Provided View Vehicle

Name: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT (2006) Date Added: 15 November 2009 - 03:06 PM Owner: vonVeezelsnider Short Description: None Provided View Vehicle

Name: Chevrolet Impala LS (2007) Date Added: 15 November 2009 - 03:46 PM Owner: vonVeezelsnider Short Description: None Provided View Vehicle

I haven't posted on here in a long time, but thought I'd post a picture of our new 2011 VW GTI. My wife traded in her G35 earlier this month. She wanted something "fun and zippy" - of course the first thing out of my mouth was "GTI!". We test drove a 2011 Mazda Speed 3 but ultimately ended up with the VW. Also in the background is my 68 Impala (which I hate to say I really haven't been keeping up with) and the trusty 08 Vue.

MY AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY, ~MARCH 2002 to FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2003 ...taken May 2002 = 2000 mc, 1981 MC, 1979 MC, 1976 MC, 1972 MC: ...taken January 2011 = 2000 mc, 1986 MCSS, 1980 MC, 1975 MC, 1970 MC: ...taken May 2002 = 2000 mc, 1981 MC, 1979 MC, 1976 MC, 1972 MC: ...taken January 2011 = 2000 mc, 1986 MCSS, 1980 MC, 1975 MC, 1970 MC: MY AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY, JULY 2003 to DECEMBER 2009 ...taken April 2009 = 1987 MC LS, 1981 MC SC, 1979 MC, 1976 MC, 1972 MC: ...taken January 2011 = 1987 MC SS Aerocoupe, 1986 MC SS, 1980 MC, 1975 MC, 1970 MC: MY AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY, DECEMBER 2009 to PRESENT ...taken mid-summer 2010 = 1979 CC, 1972 MC, 1976 MC: ...taken winter 2…

Hello all, Long time no post. I still stalk but don't engage much. There's not much in the automotive world that I am much passionate about anymore - so I'm still paying attention, but not too engaged. Love to see Toyota implode but hate to see belief that Hyundai is the second coming. I've buried myself in history and politics (ugh!)... but enough about me. I just wanted to throw out a pic of my new ride - a 2011 GMC Terrain SLT2 3.0 FWD in Steel Blue Metallic. It has basically every option but AWD and Nav/monitors. I traded in my 2006 Malibu MAXX SS - which served me well and I got good $ on a trade because it only has 32,000 miles on it. Plus the GM card bump a…

I took the following pictures 11/20/2010 and 11/28/2010.... my 1979 CAPRICE CLASSIC, w/1980s CC model: my 1st GEN 1972 MONTE CARLO, w/1970 MC model, HotWheels: my 2nd GEN 1976 MONTE CARLO, w/1975 MC model, HotWheels: my 3rd GEN 1979 MONTE CARLO, w/1980 MC model, HotWheels: my 4th GEN 1981 MONTE CARLO SC, w/1986 MC SS model, HotWheels: my 4th GEN 1987 MONTE CARLO LS, w/1987 MC SS Aerocoupe model, JohnnyLightning: Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | *** 3rd GEN MC (1978,1979,1980) FORUM RE-LAUNCH > http://thirdgenmontes.proboards.com/index.cgi *** "It's a pudding made of figs...and bacon" ... Gonzo to Miss…

Alright, well there are many more stories, mod lists, and information to go with these pictures, but I figured I would share the basics of my fleet. People always give me crap for how large it is, with me being a 22 year old kid and all... In order of age: 1969 Dodge Coronet 440 - original 318 powered, just bought it in September, my dream car: 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger - original 318 powered, Father/Son Resto project with my dad, almost ready for original Mopar F6 green paint: 1999 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight LS - The Olds - This was right when I first got it, when I had a set of Chrysler 300M alloys on it. Now its got a set of LSS wheels instead: 2001 Dodge Intrep…

For those of you that remember me from a while back... Traded my 07 Pontiac G5 GT for a 2010 Acura TSX 4-cyl/auto/non-tech (Drew complained that i never post in here anymore so this is just for him :-p)

Picked up the Regal yesterday- took some pictures. Already done some minor appearance modding as well: Mark of Excellence Added Let there be chrome

My search for a truck is over as of an hour ago. Just brought it home. Better pics will come tomorrow, so for now, here's the pics from the craigslist ad: THe skinny: 2005 Colorado Xtreme extended cab yellow w/black cloth interior 66K miles 3.5L I5 full power accessories 6 disc changer (factory) sunroof I'm leaving work early to get it registered and begin what will be a long process of cleaning it and undoing the tacky mods that the owner did, which at least is only really gonna cost some elbow grease.

Click Here For The Full Gallery I finally uploaded a gallery of my work on the Golf. All photos are in mostly sequential order with captions to note the progress. It took me 10 months from when I bought it at the end of November to when I got it inspected at the start of this month. There was alot of down time in between the work I did. Total working time was about a month. Started out as a $500 purchase... I've spent of total of roughly $2,000. To be honest, $400 of that was lost to a scam unfortunately, and then another $400 can be accounted for with parts I bought and decided not to use. Overall, there's about $1,000- $1300 in the car itself. I haven't quite worked ou…