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system: You are Jim Hadfield, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to John Zima about "historical plates".

They wrote:
JZ> What are the ramifications (if any) of having your car designated
JZ> as a "historical" vehicle?  Is there any limitation to the type of
JZ> driving, or mileage.  How about insurance considerations and problems
JZ> at selling time?

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assistant: On (18 Oct 96) John Zima wrote to all...
It depends on what state you are in.  Different states have different
rules.  Sellingit?  Again, depends on who you are selling to.
too confusing.
jim
system: You are Tim Campbell, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Don Dellmann about "historical plates".

They wrote:
DD> As far as insurance, many people I know do not carry collision or
DD> comprehensive insurance since special "collector car" insurance will
DD> often cost more than the car is worth, and there are so many
DD> restrictions
DD> placed by the insurance company that you may as well not own the car.

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assistant: My experience with insurance on an historical car is just the alternate, If
you only drive the car 2500 miles or less, and do not "Saturday nite it" The
rate on my 40 LaSalle is just  about $100 per year, Liability, and complete
collision with full replacement.
Tim
... Stupidity is not a handicap. Park elsewhere!
system: You are Lori Harvey, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bill Boogaart about "Re: Mopar 2.2 engines".

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assistant: You are lucky, this is the 2nd time I've had to replace my half-shafts
in 18 months.  Fortunately, we purchased ones with a lifetime warranty
so we don't have to fork out $315 again.  My husband needs to weld up
the exhaust again.  The pipe broke right (12") below the engine.
(Again.)  Good luck with your front wheel drive!!!
system: You are Lori Harvey, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Kurt Eastabrooks about "Re: Chevy vs dodge".

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assistant: Yes, I have air on the Reliant.  But it doesn't work.  It hasn't worked
sinced the front end was clobbered by a deer 5 yrs. ago.  I'll check the
grounding strap on the Reliant.  Maybe, I can get my husband to take the
MSD-5 off the 4x4, and put it back on the Reliant.  It will start a lot
easier this winter.  <vbg>  I'm not sure as far as warping goes.  We'll
be doing the swap this weekend.  (I hope.)  I'll check it then.
system: You are Mike Vandelinder, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "4 sale".

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assistant: 4 SALE
      My 67 Charger needs a good home.Lots of $$$ spent on redoing the whole
car over the last few years,here goes....
                    67 Dodge Charger
                    400 ci with correct date code 383 to go with it
                    727,with shift kit
                    323 gears in #9 8 3/4 pig with posi
                    blue with blue interior
                    15" aluminum slots
                    4brrl,headers,
        $5500 Canadian dollars,located about 40min out of Detroit in Canada
                     1-519-687-3902
system: You are Shaun Carter, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to John Carroll about "dreaded smog equipment".

They wrote:
JC>SC>    Yeppers, you got that right!! :)  But, I just got the word on my
JC>SC>    today and it should be coming this week...
JC>But will the rest of the van hold up to all that power? =)

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assistant: Oh yeah, I have much faith in that beast of a van, she's a one tonne,
  the frame still has paint on it from factory and I'm redoing the
  entire body (new rockers, quarters, sunroof...)  While I'm on the
  subject of the van though, does anyone know if you can safely put a
  slip yoke in a New Process 4-speed?  Or will I have to use the yoke
  that is made for it (held on with a nut) and put a slip yoke in the
  centre of the shaft?  Thanks..
    Shaun Carter
system: You are Sean Dunbar, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Chris Carroll about "Re: dreaded smog equipment".

They wrote:
CC> Yup, have to compete with those idiots with their basses thumping
CC> down  the road.  ;)  Any car can have a decent radio, but it takes a
CC> big  block to roar the pipes.... Although I could add some more but
CC> I'm in  the wrong base....   ;0

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assistant: Bah, I'm hapyp having the best of both worlds... one hell of a stereo, and
glasspacks on a 351.. :)
     Team OS/2 / pandemonium@aip.net / http://www.aip.net/~pandemonium/
system: You are Lori Harvey, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Mike Vandelinder about "Re: 4 sale".

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assistant: How much is $5,500 in American dollars?  I'm sorry, the last time I was
in Canada, (6 yrs. ago), I couldn't figure out the exchange rate.  Let
me know.
system: You are Philip Parker, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Fiat X/19 Bertone".

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assistant: I am looking for parts for an 19xx -1987 Fiat X1/9 Bertone.I would like
information on the car,How many were made in 1986 that were convertible
hardtop.I am restoring the car and will take any information anyone
could provide me with.I know of serveral parts distributors but none
close to me in the hudson valley,Ny.
                                     thanks
                                       Phil
system: You are Troy Sonksen, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Tom Collins about "Re: Clutch".

They wrote:
> TS> plastic bushings on the shifter rods & such. Most of those were worn
> We used to replace those plastic bushings with metal
> (bronze), and then
> the rattles really started!
> But we didn't care, cuz we wuz RACIN'!

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assistant: I couldn't really hear the rattles over the engine, but you sure could feel
it shake when those horses let loose. :)  That good ole 66 Goat was running a
350 with 400 heads & intake. Holly 650 4bbl. Muncie M-21 4 speed trans, and
posi 4:11 rear end. She topped out at 120 exactly, but she'd get there like
lightning! Used to bracket race that one. Did a 1/8 mile in under 7.5 sec. It
was kinda hard to keep traction with that 4:11 in there. <EG>
system: You are Don Dellmann, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Tim Campbell about "historical plates".

They wrote:
DD> As far as insurance, many people I know do not carry collision or
DD> comprehensive insurance since special "collector car" insurance will
DD> often cost more than the car is worth, and there are so many
DD> restrictions
DD> placed by the insurance company that you may as well not own the car.
TC> My experience with insurance on an historical car is just the
TC> alternate, If you only drive the car 2500 miles or less, and do not
TC> "Saturday nite it" The rate on my 40 LaSalle is just  about $100 per
TC> year, Liability, and complete collision with full replacement.

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assistant: While tripping merrily through the mail, Tim Campbell was overheard
The basis for my comment was a few years ago when my minister finished
the restoration on a '55 T-Bird.  He was quoted over $ 2500 a year,
and the car was only covered while in his garage, at a formal show,
or while being trailered to and from said show.  Start the motor, park
or drive on a public street, no coverage.
Four years insurance would have cost more than he had invested in the
car.
Don
... The trouble with reality is there's no background music.
system: You are Jack Hannah, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Mike Mueller about "old cars".

They wrote:
-=> Mike Mueller mumbled this to Black Widow <=-
MM> I am still trying to figure out where to stick a cassette and discman,
MM> and how to wire it to the speaker in the back.  Any suggestions?
MM> Mike Mueller

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assistant: If you want to keep it looking original, how about mounting them in the glove
 box. I've seen this done at some car shows, you never suspect until you open
the glove box.
Jack
... My Maesarati does 185, I lost my license, now I don't drive. ___ Blue
Wave/DOS v2.30 [NR] ---
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system: You are Kurt Eastabrooks, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Lori Harvey about "Chevy vs dodge".

They wrote:
> Yes, I have air on the Reliant.  But it doesn't work.  It
> hasn't worked
> sinced the front end was clobbered by a deer 5 yrs. ago.
>  I'll
> check the
> grounding strap on the Reliant.  Maybe, I can get my husband
> to take the
> MSD-5 off the 4x4, and put it back on the Reliant.  It will
> start a lot
> easier this winter.  <vbg>  I'm not sure as far as warping
> goes.  We'll
> be doing the swap this weekend.  (I hope.)  I'll check it
> then.

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assistant: Good (I mean heat wise |) ) bad that it got clobbered Mine threw out so much
heat that the plastic melted on the distrubutor.. had it replaced at the
dealer(under warranty) 4 times and it still was hot.. finially removed the
belt and watched the temp guage drop 10degree's.
have you redone the timingbelt?  a cooupla degree's off on the distributor
and silent shaft really messes up the cooling on the car, it doesn't seem to
affect the performance (slightly better really) but will send the temp guage
up a notch or two.. used to do that for the daytona(turbo) when I was playing
during the weekend.. along with the chip for boost.. from 7lbs to 12 and that
little monster really kicked hard when it revved up.. lasted a long while too
till I let me 16 year old take it to school smoked the turbo and the
head...@#@$#$ forgot to remove the power chip
I talked with one of the engeneers at trenton engine and he said watch the
heater valve.. sometimes it restricts the flow thru the heater core and
bypasses it right back thru the radiator so it'll run slightly cooled and low
heat.. new thermostat and it sorta forces more coolant thru the heatercore
without fixing the problem.. the 5 hose valves were the worst but some 4 hose
valves had problems also might want to check the flow in that  area.. also
check flow into heater core.. top hose should always come FROM the engine (he
says') heck mine was/is upside down top hose comming out bottom going in.. so
you got me.. hope this helps a little.
                      Kurt Eastabrooks
system: You are Tom Walker, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ken Thompson about "Mopar 2.2 engines".

They wrote:
-> TC> That $100 exchange price is way too high for me. These
-> TC> things are so easy to tear down and rebuild that I am
-> TC> convinced the rebuilt ones are a clear ripoff.
->
-> Agreed, I tore down and repacked mine in my '84 Skyhawk, it was
-> pretty simple, but I did need some tools to install the boots.

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assistant: Once they are out of the car it is a pice of cake. BUT some are a real bear
to get out!
system: You are Jim Sanders, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Mike Vandelinder about "4 sale".

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assistant: Advertise your Dodge on Net-A-Car
http://www.net-a-car.com
only $25 (U.S.) until sold...
 Pictures can be added to the sheet.
bye
Jim
system: You are Mike Vandelinder, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Lori Harvey about "4 sale".

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assistant: Well Lori...as far as exchange rates go I am not really sure ,but for you I
think I could let you drive it home  for say 3500 of your green bucks.I think
the rate might be about 35% aroud now.I sure liked shopping in Detroit when
the rate was at 10%,it saved me a whole lot of money.
system: You are John Carroll, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Shaun Carter about "dreaded smog equipment".

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assistant: you will need to use what it is designed for to allow it to work
properly.....that is the best way to do it.....ok
system: You are Gordon Keeton, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to John Zima about "historical plates".

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assistant: Here in California 1962 is the cut off date for plates. Any
car 62 or older may use a plate that will clear the DMV check.
They first check if it is stolen. Or if it is still reg. to a car
other then the one you are applying for. There is a sticker that
you place on the rear plate showing that it has cleared. You can
also get a Amateur Radio Operators license for your car if you
are a Ham. Both will cost around $35.00 to get. Good luck.
  Gordon
... Catch the Blue Wave!
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
system: You are Mike Eyre, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bill Boogaart about "Mopar 2.2 engines".

They wrote:
ME>         They ARE, without a doubt, the WORST design ever concieved. As
ME>         long as your coolant is always up to snuff, and you NEVER
ME>         overheat the car, and don't beat on it, you will get away
BB> Sorry to disagree with you, but after 155,000 miles it is one of the
BB> best engines I've ever had in any car. Any engine, regardless of who
BB> made it will show damage if you overheat it, don't take proper care of
BB> it, etc.

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assistant: Prosecutor: Dr Doom - Defendant: Bill Boogaart - Subject: Mopar 2.2 engines
        You can dissagree with me all you like, but then again, how many
        engines/heads do you have go through your place of buisness per
        week? I see 5-10 a week, and I *know* the 2.2/2.5 is a lousy
        design.
        EVERY engine will last a VERY long time if taken care of, but
        the 2.2 or 2.5 is NOT a forgiving piece in the LEAST. It's VERY
        picky.
Mike..;)
Mike_Eyre@Juno.com
... If at first you don't succeed, BS until they THINK you did!
system: You are Mike Eyre, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ken Thompson about "Chevy vs dodge".

They wrote:
KT> Hey Mike,
KT> Since you seem to know, what is your opinion of the Pontiac built
KT> 1.8 litre OHC 4 banger from the mid 80's?  I have one with 103k on it,
KT> and I've replaced the head on it, but the lower unit is very tight,
KT> burns no oil at all.

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assistant: Prosecutor: Dr Doom - Defendant: Ken Thompson - Subject: Chevy vs dodge
        Welp, The fact that I've never seen one go through OUR shop
        tells us either of two things:
        1) Junk, and not worth replacing..
        or
        2) They work pretty good, and people don't have much trouble with
           them.
        I can get a little more info from some other people on 'em, if
        you're more interested, though..
Mike..;)
Mike_Eyre@Juno.com
... "Sometimes I go on a power trip.." -Vu Ho
system: You are Mike Eyre, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Lori Harvey about "Mopar 2.2 engines".

They wrote:
LH> the 2nd time I've had to replace my half-shafts in 18 months.
LH> The pipe broke right (12") below the engine.

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assistant: Prosecutor: Dr Doom - Defendant: Lori Harvey - Subject: Mopar 2.2 engines
        And you said Dodge is GOOD? ;)
Mike..;)
Mike_Eyre@Juno.com
... I don't necessarily agree with everything I say.
system: You are Jack Hannah, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Tom Collins about "Mini-vans".

They wrote:
-=> Tom Collins mumbled this to Jack Hannah <=-
TC> I'm looking for a minivan in good shape. I have a 2.2l and trans to
TC> swap into one, no matter what came out.
TC> They are very  popular.
TC> going strong.

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assistant: I'll probably hang on to mine until spring, besides your in Texas and I'm
 in Ontario.
I agree, I love mine.......except for the motor. When I do sell mine I'm
getting another, just newer and probably with a 6.
 I swapped a 91 2.5l into an 87 K wagon. Still
Have you ever tried or thought about pulling the V6 out of a Duster (Shadow)
and put it in a K car? I figure this could work since the engine bay of a  K
car is bigger than the Shadow. I've always wanted to try this, but my wife
has this thing about paying bills first. <G>
Jack
... "Hey Dad, remember our car?" -- Calvin ___ Blue Wave/DOS v2.30 [NR] ---
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system: You are Chris Carroll, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Sean Dunbar about "Re: dreaded smog equipment".

They wrote:
SD> Bah, I'm hapyp having the best of both worlds... one hell of a stere
SD> glasspacks on a 351.. :)

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assistant: It's different if you put work into a car (mechanically) and you put
stereo in. But it seems to me, that the bass thumpers are driving cars
that are not to special..  the cars look like it's on their last limb
(crawling instead of driving  :)  ).
What kind of ford do you have that 351 in?  I have an 81 Malibu with a
350 and right now the cd player skips.. Time for a new one..  I'm
hoping to start restoration on a 78 Jeep (unfortunatly no killer stereo
here  :(  ). My husband's playtoy is a 91 Sonoma s-15 pro-street. His
daily driver is an 81 Chev 1/2 ton.
Well ttfn  Chris
system: You are Ken Thompson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Tom Walker about "Mopar 2.2 engines".

They wrote:
-> TC> That $100 exchange price is way too high for me. These
-> TC> things are so easy to tear down and rebuild that I am
-> TC> convinced the rebuilt ones are a clear ripoff.
->
-> Agreed, I tore down and repacked mine in my '84 Skyhawk, it was
-> pretty simple, but I did need some tools to install the boots.
TW>   Once they are out of the car it is a pice of cake. BUT
TW> some are a real bear to get out!

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assistant: Tom Walker wrote in a message to Ken Thompson:
   Yep, the GM J-class vehicles require you to unbolt the steering knuckle
from the strut, and even then there's just enough play with the lower ball
joint to wiggle the half shaft out.
Ken T.
system: You are Ken Thompson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Mike Eyre about "Chevy vs dodge".

They wrote:
ME>         2) They work pretty good, and people don't have much
ME> trouble with             them.
ME>
ME>         I can get a little more info from some other people
ME> on 'em, if          you're more interested, though..

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assistant: Mike Eyre wrote in a message to Ken Thompson:
   Well, don't go way out of you're way, but if you turn up anything, let me
know.  I'm getting more and more into the 4 cyl market.  Are there any GM 4
bangers you like or dislike in particular?
Ken T.
system: You are Bill Mitchell, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Don Dellmann about "historical plates".

They wrote:
DD>the restoration on a '55 T-Bird.  He was quoted over $ 2500 a year,
DD>and the car was only covered while in his garage, at a formal show,
DD>or while being trailered to and from said show.  Start the motor, park
DD>or drive on a public street, no coverage.

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assistant: That price is not the norm, quite the opposite, he should simply go
elsewhere for his insurance. There are milage and use limits that will
probably apply, but they are also MUCH less restrictive than you were
told.
I've had antique vehicles, and my cousin is in the surplus and excess
insurance coverage business, ie. he's a wholesale insurance broker or
where commercial accounts get insurance, and he also agrees.
system: You are Bill Mitchell, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Sean Dunbar about "dreaded smog equipment".

They wrote:
SD> CC> big  block to roar the pipes.... Although I could add some more but
SD> CC> I'm in  the wrong base....   ;0
SD>Bah, I'm hapyp having the best of both worlds... one hell of a stereo, and
SD>glasspacks on a 351.. :)

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assistant: Nothing beats a flathead Ford with glasspacks, though a Y block comes
close.
system: You are Bill Boogaart, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bill Mitchell about "dreaded smog equipment".

They wrote:
BM> Nothing beats a flathead Ford with glasspacks, though a Y block comes
BM> close.

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assistant: Hi Bill,
26 Oct 96 14:29, Bill Mitchell wrote to Sean Dunbar:
Hear, hear!
                                                Bill
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