Comments on: The Death of a Corvette – Open Thread http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/31047/the-death-of-a-corvette-open-thread/ Sun, 27 May 2012 07:03:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Ininaitilussy http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/31047/the-death-of-a-corvette-open-thread/#comment-1285841 Ininaitilussy Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:32:25 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=31047#comment-1285841 Hi Minute ago joined this forum and looking forward to reading what is on your mind and to scan investment tips each day. Hi
Minute ago joined this forum and looking forward to reading what is on your mind and to scan investment tips each day.

]]> By: Clunker Is as Clunker Does - OPEN THREAD : NO QUARTER http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/31047/the-death-of-a-corvette-open-thread/#comment-1279208 Clunker Is as Clunker Does - OPEN THREAD : NO QUARTER Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:22:14 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=31047#comment-1279208 [...] course, our government had it’s own method of trashing vehicles (seen here) for the noble goals of cleaning the environment and stimulating the economy. And while I may find [...] [...] course, our government had it’s own method of trashing vehicles (seen here) for the noble goals of cleaning the environment and stimulating the economy. And while I may find [...]

]]> By: KZnextzone http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/31047/the-death-of-a-corvette-open-thread/#comment-1247918 KZnextzone Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:09:17 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=31047#comment-1247918 I agree the death of a Corvette is sad, I did own one of those '84 model. It was the biggest lemon to roll off the assembly lines of the motor city. I paid $3K for it and put almost $9K more into it. My ex traded it in on a Four Runner years ago. I remember after we test drove the 4 runner she told the dealer (used car) "the radio is broken". He responded "so's the radio in the vette".... I agree the death of a Corvette is sad, I did own one of those ’84 model. It was the biggest lemon to roll off the assembly lines of the motor city. I paid $3K for it and put almost $9K more into it. My ex traded it in on a Four Runner years ago. I remember after we test drove the 4 runner she told the dealer (used car) “the radio is broken”.
He responded “so’s the radio in the vette”….

]]> By: Karma http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/31047/the-death-of-a-corvette-open-thread/#comment-1247810 Karma Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:30:02 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=31047#comment-1247810 Short, sweet and to the point. Tried to say this on another thread but it wasn't as effective. Short, sweet and to the point. Tried to say this on another thread but it wasn’t as effective.

]]> By: Karma http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/31047/the-death-of-a-corvette-open-thread/#comment-1247808 Karma Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:25:13 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=31047#comment-1247808 Exactly, they didn't just kill off those parts but parts shared across several makes and models. A hs bf had a big block Chevy engine in a 68 Pontiac GTO. Since they were both GM cars, like your Roadmaster and the Corvette, the motor mounts were in the same place. Of course he had to swap out the tranny, rear end, etc for Chevy but it was through parts from other cars he found what he needed and rebuilt them for the GTO. All those parts gone and both mechanics and driveway mechanics like my dad (back in the day) or the hs bf are at a loss. Anyway, those Roadmaster and Caprice wagons were almost instant classics when they came out. They really caused a stir. ;) Exactly, they didn’t just kill off those parts but parts shared across several makes and models.

A hs bf had a big block Chevy engine in a 68 Pontiac GTO. Since they were both GM cars, like your Roadmaster and the Corvette, the motor mounts were in the same place.

Of course he had to swap out the tranny, rear end, etc for Chevy but it was through parts from other cars he found what he needed and rebuilt them for the GTO.

All those parts gone and both mechanics and driveway mechanics like my dad (back in the day) or the hs bf are at a loss.

Anyway, those Roadmaster and Caprice wagons were almost instant classics when they came out. They really caused a stir. ;)

]]> By: Docelder http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/31047/the-death-of-a-corvette-open-thread/#comment-1247769 Docelder Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:18:00 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=31047#comment-1247769 Apparently Castro has just figured it out... Obama doesn't look like the guy on the dollar bill. Who knew? Why do Castro, MSNBO, Hollywood and the governor of NY all have the same talking points? Are there no other cards in the deck for this administration? http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSB30869920090825 Apparently Castro has just figured it out… Obama doesn’t look like the guy on the dollar bill. Who knew? Why do Castro, MSNBO, Hollywood and the governor of NY all have the same talking points? Are there no other cards in the deck for this administration?

http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSB30869920090825

]]> By: devildog666 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/31047/the-death-of-a-corvette-open-thread/#comment-1247737 devildog666 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:47:42 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=31047#comment-1247737 Is there a Corvette that runs not worth $4,500? Obviously this was a quality of life issue and a casualty of the Obama death panels. Is there a Corvette that runs not worth $4,500? Obviously this was a quality of life issue and a casualty of the Obama death panels.

]]> By: oowawa http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/31047/the-death-of-a-corvette-open-thread/#comment-1247678 oowawa Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:01:50 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=31047#comment-1247678 Well, Waddayaknow. This video of "Makin' Thunderbirds" helps to kill the pain of the Corvette execution video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITefc61_gy0 Machines like these were born to run! Well, Waddayaknow. This video of “Makin’ Thunderbirds” helps to kill the pain of the Corvette execution video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITefc61_gy0

Machines like these were born to run!

]]> By: oowawa http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/31047/the-death-of-a-corvette-open-thread/#comment-1247671 oowawa Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:51:01 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=31047#comment-1247671 Yes Cat in NJ--sure do remember that. The image of the destroyed Corvette also reminds me of 2 Bob Seger songs. The first is from the familiar commercial: "Like a Rock." The second is not so familiar, and deals with Thunderbirds, but it might as well deal with Corvettes. It is a fitting eulogy for the American auto industry: <blockquote>The big line moved one mile an hour So loud it really hurt The big line moved so loud It really hurt Back in '55 We were makin' thunderbirds We filled conveyors We met production Foremen didn't waste words We met production Foremen didn't waste words We were young and proud We were makin' thunderbirds We were makin' thunderbirds They were long and low and sleek and fast They were all you ever heard Back in '55 We were makin' thunderbirds Now the years have flown and the plants have changed And you're lucky if you work The big line moves but you're lucky if you work Back in '55 We were makin' thunderbirds We were makin' thunderbirds They were long and low and sleek and fast They were classic in a word Back in '55 We were makin' thunderbirds We were young and proud We were makin' thunderbirds </blockquote> Yes Cat in NJ–sure do remember that. The image of the destroyed Corvette also reminds me of 2 Bob Seger songs. The first is from the familiar commercial: “Like a Rock.” The second is not so familiar, and deals with Thunderbirds, but it might as well deal with Corvettes. It is a fitting eulogy for the American auto industry:

The big line moved one mile an hour
So loud it really hurt
The big line moved so loud
It really hurt
Back in ’55
We were makin’ thunderbirds

We filled conveyors
We met production
Foremen didn’t waste words
We met production
Foremen didn’t waste words
We were young and proud
We were makin’ thunderbirds

We were makin’ thunderbirds
They were long and low and sleek and fast
They were all you ever heard
Back in ’55
We were makin’ thunderbirds

Now the years have flown and the plants have changed
And you’re lucky if you work
The big line moves but you’re lucky if you work
Back in ’55
We were makin’ thunderbirds

We were makin’ thunderbirds
They were long and low and sleek and fast
They were classic in a word
Back in ’55
We were makin’ thunderbirds
We were young and proud
We were makin’ thunderbirds

]]> By: Dave http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/31047/the-death-of-a-corvette-open-thread/#comment-1247668 Dave Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:24:39 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=31047#comment-1247668 The horrible video will not display anymore can it repost or is there another place to look at it. Cash for Clunkers I am sure will return since our government now only cares about what they want to do no matter how much it destroys. I live in a smallish Mississippi town and to see the cars lined up at the dealerships waiting to be destroyed is just downright obscene since many people I know would love to have 1 of them and would probably get a car that is more dependable, safer and more fuel efficient than what they now have. I thought Obama and the Democrats are for the poor folks! This screws them even worse since it drives up replacement parts and used car prices. Also the poor dealers who used to be able to sell Chrysler or GM products but where cut by the auto task force and now down to used only are screwed once more! Thanks for the great website! The horrible video will not display anymore can it repost or is there another place to look at it. Cash for Clunkers I am sure will return since our government now only cares about what they want to do no matter how much it destroys. I live in a smallish Mississippi town and to see the cars lined up at the dealerships waiting to be destroyed is just downright obscene since many people I know would love to have 1 of them and would probably get a car that is more dependable, safer and more fuel efficient than what they now have. I thought Obama and the Democrats are for the poor folks! This screws them even worse since it drives up replacement parts and used car prices. Also the poor dealers who used to be able to sell Chrysler or GM products but where cut by the auto task force and now down to used only are screwed once more! Thanks for the great website!

]]> By: Cat in NJ http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/31047/the-death-of-a-corvette-open-thread/#comment-1247667 Cat in NJ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:23:00 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=31047#comment-1247667 Remember the old commercial "Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet?" Remember the old commercial “Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet?”

]]> By: Portia Elizabeth http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/31047/the-death-of-a-corvette-open-thread/#comment-1247632 Portia Elizabeth Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:15:47 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=31047#comment-1247632 Did you see that comment about him being "the executor of good intentions"? Was that a Clinton dog whistle about the road to hell? Did you see that comment about him being “the executor of good intentions”? Was that a Clinton dog whistle about the road to hell?

]]> By: NomNomNom http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/31047/the-death-of-a-corvette-open-thread/#comment-1247623 NomNomNom Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:35 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=31047#comment-1247623 http://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2009-08/evolving-robots-learn-lie-hide-resources-each-other we're just f#cked. even our robots are lying pos. http://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2009-08/evolving-robots-learn-lie-hide-resources-each-other
we’re just f#cked. even our robots are lying pos.

]]> By: helenk http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/31047/the-death-of-a-corvette-open-thread/#comment-1247609 helenk Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:16:05 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=31047#comment-1247609 http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a8_2nrwYD1kM If backtrack and his bunch are pushing this , who stands to make money from it? WOMEN WITH INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERIENCE,MEN WHO SUPPORT THEM AND COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY ALWAYS PUMAS,BUBBAS,EQUALISTS AND THOSE PEOPLE RULE http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a8_2nrwYD1kM

If backtrack and his bunch are pushing this , who stands to make money from it?

WOMEN WITH INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERIENCE,MEN WHO SUPPORT THEM AND COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY ALWAYS

PUMAS,BUBBAS,EQUALISTS AND THOSE PEOPLE RULE

]]> By: tek http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/31047/the-death-of-a-corvette-open-thread/#comment-1247591 tek Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:32:07 +0000 http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/?p=31047#comment-1247591 I really believe Obama and his wife do not like white people. I really believe Obama and his wife do not like white people.

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