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One thing's the same... just like 40 years ago, the really fast cars cost roughly twice that of the "normal" version and few can afford them. I don't think I could afford the insurance on a 700HP, $75,000 car, never mind the car itself.

That's right, because the fire hydrant isn't a source of revenue for the city and I'm sure some politician got his name in the paper because "he" helped the kids. The first paragraph of the FAQ the OP attached proves my point. Allow me to translate: "Due to the poor economy and terrible...

Give that a try and let us know how that works out for ya. If a code, ordinance or law is a significant source of revenue, there's no way they're going to change it. Meanwhile, how can anyone justify coming on your land and stealing your belongings? If you are in violation, the municipality...

I like the grille as well but it looks like the tip of the beak is pointed down a little. Doesn't look right. Very nicely done car otherwise.

Head gasket problems were mostly on the 1st gens ('95-'99) by '00 they had MLS gaskets from the factory. Also, the '00 has the 3-speed A-413 trans (mini 904) - no problems there. One thing to look out for is rust/rot on the front suspension crossmember and control arms. If someone complains...

Many times and many different cars while travelling. When I was in school and it was a nice day, I used to sleep in the front seat of my '68 Dart between classes. I would roll down a front window and stick my legs out.

F'in dealers are the worst, aren't they? A dealer I worked at for over 8 years (also Hyundai) took on a partner. When the partner came on board, the dealer introduced me to him and went on to say how we just had our best month ever. A month later I was out on my *** so the partner could give his...

Who says the blanket party has to be at work? Otherwise, have everyone, employees and management sign a petition that you all want this guy gone.

I see 16 A-bodies... and 43 Beetles. Yes, I'm bored.

Don't forget the Renault Alliance. They were recalled due to heater hoses inside the passenger compartment which would fail and scald the driver's legs/feet with 190 degree coolant while he/she was driving along. :cheers:

But "You get the complete car" lol! Yeah, except the parts that rusted off!

Which, after eating, you will be outgassing a sulfur odor.

I'll only watch one of these shows on a rare occasion and I'm usually disappointed that I wasted my time. Whether it's a DRAMA show (the male version of Housewives of ________) like American Choppers, Overhauling, etc. or an infomercial about someone's product (Trucks, etc.) they all suck. Dan...

IMHO this is a poor comparison. We are not some little island nation or some backwards wanna-be country that has to import most, if not all their oil. We have plenty of our own oil, as someone stated, and should be able to use it. Damn tree huggers.:angry5:

That was not a recall. Dateline NBC showed a clip of a truck exploding from a side impact. Turns out the truck was rigged to explode, but the damage was done. Owners flocked to sue GM, but GM actually sued NBC for defamation and won, making them apologize on the air and admit it was a hoax. I'm...

That list is dominated by Ford & GM with a couple Jap cars thrown in for good measure. Wait, are we talking about recalls or NASCAR?

I tried, but couldn't find anything on Chrysler's dealer website or on Alldata. I can search for specific TSBs if you give me the TSB number.

With all due respect, if that were the case then the oil should really heat up on the pressure side of the pump, not the suction side where the pickup tube is. You're assuming the pump can't accept the amount of oil coming from the tube when just the opposite is true. The reason for the larger...

Maybe, maybe not. I'd rather pay for a few more oil changes than a replacement engine. I'm aware that the manufacturers recommend 5k intervals. That's what I recommend to most of my customers, but on an engine that's prone to cooking the oil, I'll stick to my 3k oil changes. Still waiting for...

How can the oil in the pickup tube get hot enough to sludge? The oil in the pan is probably the coolest oil in the engine. If anything, the oil gets cooked in the heads around the exhaust valve area which the hottest spot in the engine. It's also the area where the oil has to drain back down...

Have the best of both worlds... a gen3 Hemi in an old A-body.

As Mr. Spock was fond of saying... Fascinating.

Not to beat the "made in America" dead horse, but my '70 Swinger was made in Canada. I don't know about your '69 & 71 cars... While I mostly agree with what you wrote, I still like the commercial. I thought it was political until the dude drops off his kids in the Challenger.

Pay with cash and get a free trunk full of explosives.

My '86 Shelby GLHS. I embarrassed many a BMW, Mustang, Camaro, etc. owner with it on various road courses up & down the east coast, not to mention a 300c on a 150+ mph top end run on my way to deliver it to the new owner :D.

Nice to have the record back!

Joe, sorry to hear about your Mopar woes. Sounds like you have had more dealer issues than product issues. As a former Mopar dealership tech I can tell you that most Mopar dealerships, from a customer's standpoint are very poorly run. The service dept. is a profit center which is geared to...

Wilbur suggested it.

That video just proves what we all know... everything else being equal, you're much better off in a bigger, heavier car. Actually, it looks like the Gremlin didn't do too badly compared to the other small cars with relatively little roof buckling/deformation. Surprisingly, (maybe not so much)...

I call 'em User Uppers. They will use you up until you realize it's a one way street and stop helping them. Then they move on to the next person. I know a few people like this. I take comfort in knowing they will die alone and not be missed by anyone.