Is there any arguement that the 3 best years for cars - Page 2

NB2K · 01-30-2011, 2:38pm

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Originally Posted by ...Whitepower...

If you were talking about just american cars, then you are probably right.

Domestic stuff was light-years ahead of anybody else. Asian stuff was complete garbage and British stuff would only stay running only long enough to roll out of the dealership (unless it was damp out).

lspencer534 · 01-30-2011, 2:46pm

I'd have to agree with OP's years, although one could stretch it to 1971.

LATB · 01-30-2011, 2:50pm

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Originally Posted by prseasix

Or, we're all getting old... creature comforts are comfy.

That's what Lazy-Boy's are for

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Originally Posted by BuckyThreadkiller

Build your last house with a big ass hammer and an apron full of 16d nails or a nail gun?

both.

some parts of the build require hand drive nails. Including 20D galv. commons...and 4d finish nails. Quality carpentry still requires hand work...there is a place for pneumatics...like nailing off plywood sheathing...

And there lies the problem...most today think everything can be built with pneumatics...and most of the younger guys don't, and never will...have the carpentry skills to deliver the product I deliver. Fact.

although your post assumes the classic cars were built by hand w/o robotics and other machinery. which they were not.

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Originally Posted by prseasix

He contracted it out, 'cause he's been too pussified to do it himself.

So incorrect I would not know where to start.

Sea Six · 01-30-2011, 2:53pm

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Originally Posted by LarsAtTheBeach

So incorrect I would not know where to start.

Lars, you're too easy, man.

LATB · 01-30-2011, 2:54pm

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Originally Posted by prseasix

Lars, you're too easy, man.

that's the only reason they keep me around...

Sea Six · 01-30-2011, 2:56pm

Stop by Stall #16 for a boilermaker later this afternoon.

BuckyThreadkiller · 01-30-2011, 2:59pm

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Originally Posted by LarsAtTheBeach

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although your post assumes the classic cars were built by hand w/o robotics and other machinery. which they were not.

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No, my point is that advances in technology have allowed us to do things today that are quicker easier and more comfortable that we could 30 years ago - whether that is decking a roof with a nail gun or stopping a car via ABS. Building the car with robots doesn't have anything to do with it.

It doesn't make us a ***** to do things better and easier - it makes us smarter, safer and more productive.

LATB · 01-30-2011, 3:01pm

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Originally Posted by BuckyThreadkiller

No, my point is that advances in technology have allowed us to do things today that are quicker easier and more comfortable that we could 30 years ago - whether that is decking a roof with a nail gun or stopping a car via ABS. Building the car with robots doesn't have anything to do with it.

It doesn't make us a ***** to do things better and easier - it makes us smarter, safer and more productive.

fair enough...good post

LATB · 01-30-2011, 3:03pm

btw Bucky...

my "pussification" comment was aimed at the government intrusion...not the manufacturing or the end users.

Sea Six · 01-30-2011, 3:08pm

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Originally Posted by LarsAtTheBeach

btw Bucky...

my "pussification" comment was aimed at the government intrusion...not the manufacturing or the end users.

oh.

American Made · 01-30-2011, 3:21pm

I love the classics and the new(performance). What I don't like are folks that always use the climate control and never put down the window. Great for saving on window regulators but strange to me.

jda67gta · 01-30-2011, 3:42pm

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Originally Posted by repo

in succession was 1967>1969?

Between the last of the midyears, the Mustangs, the Camaros, the Mopars, and really cant think of anything close.

Maybe those 74, 75 and 76 Vettes and mustangs.

In my lifetime, for styling, no.

repo · 01-30-2011, 4:02pm

The last 3 years hands down are the best for technology, etc. but most of the muscle cars are just full of plastic and cheap stuff. They all, (to me) look like heavy boats, ie: the Challenger, Mustang, anc to a degree the camaro. Fast ? yep, reliable of course.

Character? hardly.

C5Nate · 01-30-2011, 4:02pm

Owned a '68 427 Chevelle Malibu and a '69 RS Z/28 so,yes those were good years.

But, I also thought '70 was a peak year, always wanted a '70 LS6 454 Chevelle 4-spd and a RS LT1 Z/28.

NB2K · 01-30-2011, 4:52pm

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Originally Posted by repo

The last 3 years hands down are the best for technology, etc. but most of the muscle cars are just full of plastic and cheap stuff. They all, (to me) look like heavy boats, ie: the Challenger, Mustang, anc to a degree the camaro. Fast ? yep, reliable of course.

Character? hardly.

Is this a serious post?

I follow your point ( I guess), but I'm 49 so I drove some of that stuff. All I remember is that they were pretty crappy compared to anything we drive today. Kinda cool to look at, but so is a stripper.

Don't tell me your getting all nostalgic and everything.

repo · 01-30-2011, 5:39pm

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Originally Posted by NB2K

Is this a serious post?

I follow your point ( I guess), but I'm 49 so I drove some of that stuff. All I remember is that they were pretty crappy compared to anything we drive today. Kinda cool to look at, but so is a stripper.

Don't tell me your getting all nostalgic and everything.

Of course they rode like crap. vs. todays new ones looking like crap. Repod a late model Mustang and the "spinners" on the wheel covers were plastic.

Repod a C6 and the interior was garbage.

LATB · 01-30-2011, 5:41pm

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Originally Posted by NB2K

Is this a serious post?

I follow your point ( I guess), but I'm 49 so I drove some of that stuff. All I remember is that they were pretty crappy compared to anything we drive today. Kinda cool to look at, but so is a stripper.
Don't tell me your getting all nostalgic and everything.

and there are not a few you wouldn't want to take for a spin around the block?