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He he he...I probably don't want to know the answer to that Q. As for the damaged and then perfect condition car ... I figured he had some great body guy in the background fixing it for him every time ;). He he he

I believe Lutz has this one correct ... and it's good that they are _aware_ of this ... now, they need to GET THE WORD out and make a better attempt to CORRECT the public's point of view. Frankly, GM/Chevrolet (and other carmakers) used that to their advantage with their FWD "campaigns" of a few years ago ... why can't they use that SAME concept (getting the freekin' word out) to their advantage (again) ... and do better jobs at attempting to change those perceptions? *sighs* Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "You've made a fool of everyone" ... Jet ... 'Look What You've Done'

Are you both wanting/willing to meet up on the 14th? NOS, I thought I read that you weren't available that day because it is your Bday (HAPPY early BIRTHDAY, btw).....? If I come up, I'm going to try to head up on Friday sometime ... and then head back to IL late Saturday night ... since my 1st day back to work is Jan 16.... We have plenty of time to figure out plans, of course!

My anti-drug? My health. Is there anything else? Oh yeah ... my Monte Carlos (er, real MCs, that is) My family. My abundancy of friends. *shrugs* Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "It's coming down to nothing more than apathy" ... The Fray ... 'Over My Head'

*nods* Absolutely correct..... Sounds good to me!

*chuckles* Yeah, I know.... Hmph... Another one: In the Knight Rider 2000 movie of a number of years ago, there is a scene where police cars (Chevy Berettas) are chasing a van. When the people in the van shoot at one of the police cars, right before the bomb hits the car, the car switches from a Beretta to an 80s Dodge "Charger"....he he he.....

Crap. Sorry I'll miss you Sixty8 ... but, if you're up to a few more hours drive west, you could come to IL..... *sighs* Maybe I just won't go ... I'm beginning to find out that half my friends are going the 14th and half are going the 21st ... I can't go both days ... and I so dislike seeing only half of people. Then again, half is better than nothing.... *pounds head on wall*

In the spirit of the July 2005 "Jeopardy! - MC Edition" & "MC Express" games, welcome to "Knight's Challenge" ... a revised game to test your knowledge of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo.... Round 1 is "Jeopardy!" style (responses must be in the form of a question); Round 2 is "Wheel of Fortune" style (you fill in the blanks for the correct words/phrase); Round 3 is "Name That Tune" style (except, you name the part); Round 4 is "Exam" style (simply pick the correct answer) Post your responses in this thread or send them to me via PM or Email (include name, message board & handle on board). Points will be added for each correct answer & subtracted for each wrong answer; if you do not respond to a question, no points will be added or deducted. Enjoy ... & good luck! Correct responses will be posted in the coming days.... PRIZES * Grand Prize (most points across all boards) receives 2 of the 3 choices. * Total Points (most points for each individual board) receive 1 of the 3 choices. Choices... Custom Paint Calendar: http://www.cafepress.com/MCOL_CustPaint Year-At-A-Glance Calendar: http://www.cafepress.com/mcol.19768813 Small Poster: http://www.cafepress.com/mcol.19834784 In addition, this time, boards are "paired up" for a friendly "participation" contest (details later): GM InsideNews (GMI) vs. Cheers&Gears (C&G) 1st Gen MC (FMC) vs. MC SS (MCS) Yahoo 73-77 abodies (2MC) vs. MCCity (MCC) MyMonte (MM) vs. 2000mc (mc) MC Mailing List (ML) vs. ChevyTalk (CT) CarNutz (CN) vs. TriplePlate (TP) AutomobileForum (AF) vs. Racing 1 (R1) IL MC Grp (IMC) vs. ValveReplacement (VR) "JEOPARDY!" 70 pts ... This driver won the Daytona 500 in 1998, during MC's 5th generation (1995-1999). 75 pts ... 1983 & 1984 were the only 2 years that factory-produced MCSS models were offered with this color. 79 pts ... A commercial for this MC generation portrayed a driver who deliberately hit the brakes to jerk the car to cause the passenger to spill his beverage. 88 pts ... The 1985 MC (during MC's 4th generation, 1981-1988) was the first to offer this type of 4.3 V6 engine. 96 pts ... During MC's 2nd generation (1973-1977), this 1974 event ushered in the switch from performance to fuel economy as important factors in purchasing a vehicle, marking the end of the Big Block engines in MCs. "WHEEL OF FORTUNE" Note: PRNDS & E are given for each answer, as are MC & O 267 pts ... During this February 2005 event, a Subway commercial featured a 2nd generation MC driven by 2 males who were caught by a police officer fogging up the windows by eating food: S _ P E R _ O _ _ 305 pts ... A feature of the 2nd generation (1973-1977) MCs, Fashion-Tone Styling is a form of 2-tone paint, which, according to MC dealer brochures (supply the phrase): M _ D E S _ _ _ _ E _ S E O _ C O M P _ _ M E N _ _ R _ E _ _ E R _ O R C O _ O R S 350 pts ... The 1980 MC was the only 3rd generation (1978-1980) MC to have this type of accent strip across the dashboard from the factory: _ O O D _ R _ _ N 400 pts ... This MC concept car was created for Dale Earnhardt Sr & became the bases for the 6th generation (2000-present) MC: _ N _ _ M _ D _ _ O R 454 pts ... In 1970 & 1971, these in the Knight Crest/Shield emblem on the front grill indicated the car's year: R O _ _ N N _ M E R _ _ S "NAME THAT PART" (fill in the blank) 1972 pts ... The 1st generation (1970-1972) MCs, which debuted September 1969, feature this part mounted on the outside of the car (below the front bumper) instead of in the interior..... 1976 pts ... This part, or toggle switch, is found on the floor of the 1st & 2nd generation MCs..... 1979 pts ... The 3rd generation (1978-1980) MCs marked the first time that this part was made out of aluminum, instead of the traditional steel..... 1981 pts ... The 1972, 1978 & 1980 MCs featured MC emblems that were engraved/embedded on this part..... 1987 pts ... For the 5th generation (1995-1999) MCs, this part's color was different on different models (LS, Z34)..... "MULTIPLE CHOICE" 2000 pts ... Which generation featured a "Z"-designated model? a = First (1970-1972) b = Fourth (1981-1988) c = Fifth (1995-1999) d = Sixth (2000-present) 3100 pts ... Which of the following _best_ describes the color of the trim/stripe on the 1986-1988 MC dashboards: a = White in LS models; blue in SS models. b = Red in LS models; gold in SS models. c = Silver in LS models; red in SS models. d = Silver in LS models; orange in SS models. 3400 pts ... In 1972, Bobby Allison's "Coke Machine" MC sported the # 21. a = True b = False 3800 pts ... Which of the following _best_ describes the 2006 MC? a = FWD & features a 303HP, 5.3 liter LS4 engine, the first time the MC offers a V8 engine since 1988. b = FWD & features a 351HP, 5.3 liter LS4 engine, the first time the MC offers a V8 engine since 1977. c = RWD & features a 303HP, 5.3 liter LS4 engine, the first time the MC offers a V8 engine since 1977. d = RWD & features a 351HP, 5.3 liter LS4 engine, the first time the MC offers a V8 engine since 1988. 4300 pts ... Which MC year offered a V6 engine for the 1st time in an MC & was the 1st of the "downsized" MCs, 3 years after the last 454 V8 engine was offered in a MC? a = 2000 b = 1995 c = 1981 d = 1978 Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ "Every hands a winner" ... Kenny Rogers ... 'The Gambler'

As I've been resting (or restless, depending on one's point of view) since my gallbladder surgery December 30, I've had time to watch some of the Dukes of Hazzard episodes from Seasons 1 & 2. And, while I was watching a couple episodes from Season 2, I noticed this "glaring" peculiarity (among others, of course).... In Episode 14, "The Runaway" (originally aired 01/11/1980), Daisy's yellow car dives over a cliff and explodes after the accelerator gets stuck while Bo and Luke are in it. That same episode, Daisy is given "Dixie", her Jeep, by the father of the runaway gal. Skip ahead 4 episodes to Episode 18, "Find Loretta Lynn" (originally aired 02/08/1980), and what do we find ... Daisy's yellow car once again in the show.... At first, I wasn't sure that I had seen it correctly, but sure enough ... not only is it sitting in front of the Duke's farmhouse, but Bo and Luke jump into it at one point during the episode.... *shakes head* Heh...it's these type of "storyline inconsistencies" that sometimes drive me crazy, even though I know they are everywhere...he he he. You'd just think that the editors/producers would be a bit more mindful of these ... and catch 'em. Now, with that in mind, what oddities/inconsistencies have you spotted in TV shows or movies? Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html chdQB = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/quilt.html "Hood slidin' like Bo Duke"...Dierks Bently...'What Was I Thinking?'

Well, I'm taking Durvacet (er....that doesn't sound 100% correct, but close) for the pain. Met with the surgeon today for the follow-up ... he isn't too concerned about the pain, since they had to move my pacemaker wires during the surgery to make sure the gallbladder was removed. He thinks the pain is just from the probing around "in there" while they were taking out the gallbladder ... he says the gallbladder was worse than they thought. I'm to call him next Wednesday if I'm still in pain.... I return to work Jan 16.....

*shrugs* I think it was a great game to watch! Some of the officiating, however, could've been just a wee bit better...lol. Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "Enough is enough, I can't take anymore" ... Alabama ... 'Can't Keep A Good Man Down'

Ahem! *clears throat* I _should_ be there either Jan 13 or 14, depending on how my recovery goes ... I don't go back to work until Jan 16..... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "The life I love is making music with my friends" ... Willie Nelson ... 'On The Road Again'

*raises eyebrow* Is it just me, or is anyone else sensing a feeling of dejavu with this topic? What ever happened to those students/interns that posted about giving ideas to GM? Funny how we haven't heard from them in a while.... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "You've made a fool of everyone" ... Jet ... 'Look What You've Done'

I guarantee mine isn't better than yours.... NYE: Hospital after gallbladder removal surgery, Dec 30 NYD: Slept most of the day because too "out of it" from meds and surgery. NYD2: Up in time to watch Rose Bowl parade ... then slept ... then up for watching a taped movie with parents, sis and bro-in-law. Then, up online. *shrugs* A far cry from the driving/traveling I had HOPED to do :(. Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "It's coming down to nothing more than apathy" ... The Fray ... 'Over My Head'

Aye...sorry you've had such a rough few weeks, dave, but I know how "rough weeks" go ... I've been out of work since December 1 with abdominal pains. Had gallbladder removal surgery December 30 ... and I'm still in pain :(. Glad to see you back and posting! Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "Can you believe what a year it's been, are you still the same?" ... Savage Garden ... 'I Don't Know You Anymore'

Crap. I think I "misvoted". I plugged my vote for "Product line-up" (because they are not offering the Monte Carlo currently...and haven't since 1988), but quickly realized that it should be "other". Why? Because, along with the product line-up issues, they need to get the quality control up a bit more, too. Course, it's easier to tell them what needs a fixin' ... than tell them how to fix it :(. Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "How much longer will they be around?" ... Don Williams ... 'Old Coyote Town'

*sighs* I need to move..... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "How much longer will they be around?" ... Don Williams ... 'Old Coyote Town'

You're not alone in that disappointment. I, too, missed the ball drop ... because I was watching the Chicago-area celebrations on another station...heh. At 11:01 Chicago time, I realized I had missed it :(. Ah, well ... always next year. As for Dick Clark....I had mixed feelings as I watched the parts I saw of him. It was great to see him back on TV ... but, very sad at his present state :(. Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "My time here is over" ... Patty Loveless ... 'How Can I Help You Say Goodbye?'

Ouch. From a hard-to-keep-clean exterior to a hard-to-keep-clean interior ... I'm not sure which is worse, Satty...heh. As for the, ahem, discussions ... why are we still doing this? Frankly, I'm glad Satty bought the Toyota ... instead of the wannabe "monte carlo" ;). Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "It's coming down to nothing more than apathy" ... The Fray ... 'Over My Head'

LOL! cmattson, sure hope you are right ... right now, though...aye. I can't believe I'm still wide awake, though given that I've slept most of the last few days, it is understandable. Just wish I could get my "waking hours" and energy aligned to get things done while I have the time....heh. Irony rocks. Course, I'm starting to see some bruises...kinda scary :(.

While that McDonald's sounds good...I can't eat that food just yet :(. Soo.... I'll take a brand new Monte Carlo ... RWD, none of the wanna be FWD ones. And a woman. *sighs* Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "I'm just out to find the better part of me" ... 5 For Fighting ... 'Superman'

Sounds like ya'll did party extra for me ... GOOD! I'm back home...but still in a lot of pain :(. I'm hoping that the pain is because of the surgery and not indicative of other things wrong.... At any rate, just checking in for a bit..... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "I can’t take anymore" ... 3rd Eye Blind ... 'How's It Going To Be'

*chuckles* Yeah....I agree. However, given the choice between alone in a hospital bed or staying with parents ... I think I'd choose the parents ;). He he he Course....well....if there are very cute, single nurses at said hospital....well, maybe a different decision then ;).

*chuckles* It's so interesting/cool when a thread goes off on tangents ;). He he he! I appreciate the good luck wishes ... thank you! Now...I expect those of you who are partying in any way, shape or form ... to party extra for me ;).

*chuckles* You know I want to meet you ... just not sure what weekend I'm coming up to NAIAS...or if I'm even going to be able to now :(. Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "I should've drove all night" ... BonJovi ... 'Misunderstood'