OT: VT Holden Commodore in the garage - Grinner - 03:53 15-11-08
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The ole ford farimont crapped out finally with a blown head gasket, using
water, mufflers falling off and discs needed machining. After a
disappointing afternoon of car yard con man banter I decided to take the
old road home and there sitting on the side of the road was my new vehicle.
It was love at first sight. So far I have gotten over 400kms out of this
tank with a 1/4 still left in it, drove him down to $3700 as there is 212K
kms on the clock (and he bought the old ford clapper for 200 - why on earth
I'll never fathom).
I'll just have to put off a few other purchases until I fully justify this
extrvagance. First time I've spent more than 3000 on a motor car.
Motoring has again bcome a joy and something I look forward to without
trepadation.
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Re: VT Holden Commodore in the garage - Grinner - 04:03 15-11-08
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"Grinner" <grinner@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:491e8df5$0$28218$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
> The ole ford farimont crapped out finally with a blown head gasket, using
> water, mufflers falling off and discs needed machining. After a
> disappointing afternoon of car yard con man banter I decided to take the
> old road home and there sitting on the side of the road was my new
> vehicle. It was love at first sight. So far I have gotten over 400kms out
> of this tank with a 1/4 still left in it, drove him down to $3700 as there
> is 212K kms on the clock (and he bought the old ford clapper for 200 - why
> on earth I'll never fathom).
>
> I'll just have to put off a few other purchases until I fully justify this
> extrvagance. First time I've spent more than 3000 on a motor car.
>
> Motoring has again bcome a joy and something I look forward to without
> trepadation.
it looks similar to this...
http://store.auto1059.com/popup_image.php?pID=1000&osCsid=obcdu03jhd3oteetu8c6j2r7b2
why ford never went with a V6, i don't get.
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Re: VT Holden Commodore in the garage - Andy - 04:44 15-11-08
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On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:03:39 +1100, Grinner wrote:
> "Grinner" <grinner@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:491e8df5$0$28218$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
>> The ole ford farimont crapped out finally with a blown head gasket,
>> using water, mufflers falling off and discs needed machining. After a
>> disappointing afternoon of car yard con man banter I decided to take
>> the old road home and there sitting on the side of the road was my new
>> vehicle. It was love at first sight. So far I have gotten over 400kms
>> out of this tank with a 1/4 still left in it, drove him down to $3700
>> as there is 212K kms on the clock (and he bought the old ford clapper
>> for 200 - why on earth I'll never fathom).
$3700 for a VT? Nice one!
I'm looking at grabbing something like this:
<http://www.drive.com.au/used-cars/TOYOTA/SOARER/Melbourne/detail.aspx?
id=8167025&lid=8167025&pg=3&pp=3&d=0&nv=1&SG=1792090735&pt=1>
Either in twin-turbo or 4.0L V8 form. Not fussy either way :-)
>> I'll just have to put off a few other purchases until I fully justify
>> this extrvagance. First time I've spent more than 3000 on a motor car.
>>
>> Motoring has again bcome a joy and something I look forward to without
>> trepadation.
>
> it looks similar to this...
> http://store.auto1059.com/popup_image.php?pID=1000&osCsid=obcdu03jhd3oteetu8c6j2r7b2
> why ford never went with a V6, i don't get.
Nothing particular wrong with the old Ford I6 (aside from the almost inevitable
head gasket issues after a number or years) - I6 is actually smoother than V6 by design.
Enjoy the new ride :-)
Cheers,
Andy.
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Re: OT: VT Holden Commodore in the garage - White Spirit - 05:26 15-11-08
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Grinner wrote:
> The ole ford farimont crapped out finally with a blown head gasket,
> using water, mufflers falling off and discs needed machining. After a
> disappointing afternoon of car yard con man banter I decided to take
> the old road home and there sitting on the side of the road was my new
> vehicle. It was love at first sight. So far I have gotten over 400kms
> out of this tank with a 1/4 still left in it, drove him down to $3700 as
> there is 212K kms on the clock (and he bought the old ford clapper for
> 200 - why on earth I'll never fathom).
Ford:
Found On Road Ditched
Fix Or Repair Daily
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Re: VT Holden Commodore in the garage - Grinner - 05:37 15-11-08
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"Andy" <nospam@no.no> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:03:39 +1100, Grinner wrote:
>
>> "Grinner" <grinner@nowhere.com> wrote in message
>> news:491e8df5$0$28218$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
>>> The ole ford farimont crapped out finally with a blown head gasket,
>>> using water, mufflers falling off and discs needed machining. After a
>>> disappointing afternoon of car yard con man banter I decided to take
>>> the old road home and there sitting on the side of the road was my new
>>> vehicle. It was love at first sight. So far I have gotten over 400kms
>>> out of this tank with a 1/4 still left in it, drove him down to $3700
>>> as there is 212K kms on the clock (and he bought the old ford clapper
>>> for 200 - why on earth I'll never fathom).
>
> $3700 for a VT? Nice one!
it's winking at me from the garage...
http://s182.photobucket.com/albums/x240/grinner65/?action=view¤t=000_0015.jpg
>
> I'm looking at grabbing something like this:
>
> <http://www.drive.com.au/used-cars/TOYOTA/SOARER/Melbourne/detail.aspx?
> id=8167025&lid=8167025&pg=3&pp=3&d=0&nv=1&SG=1792090735&pt=1>
>
> Either in twin-turbo or 4.0L V8 form. Not fussy either way :-)
looks nice, i like coupe's , more front room. it looks like it's in good
nick for a 91 model.
>
>
>>> I'll just have to put off a few other purchases until I fully justify
>>> this extrvagance. First time I've spent more than 3000 on a motor car.
>>>
>>> Motoring has again bcome a joy and something I look forward to without
>>> trepadation.
>>
>> it looks similar to this...
>> http://store.auto1059.com/popup_image.php?pID=1000&osCsid=obcdu03jhd3oteetu8c6j2r7b2
>> why ford never went with a V6, i don't get.
>
> Nothing particular wrong with the old Ford I6 (aside from the almost
> inevitable
> head gasket issues after a number or years) - I6 is actually smoother than
> V6 by design.
never as quick off the mark though.
>
> Enjoy the new ride :-)
:-).
>
> Cheers,
> Andy.
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Re: OT: VT Holden Commodore in the garage - Grinner - 06:03 15-11-08
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"White Spirit" <wspirit@homechoice.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Grinner wrote:
>
>> The ole ford farimont crapped out finally with a blown head gasket, using
>> water, mufflers falling off and discs needed machining. After a
>> disappointing afternoon of car yard con man banter I decided to take the
>> old road home and there sitting on the side of the road was my new
>> vehicle. It was love at first sight. So far I have gotten over 400kms out
>> of this tank with a 1/4 still left in it, drove him down to $3700 as
>> there is 212K kms on the clock (and he bought the old ford clapper for
>> 200 - why on earth I'll never fathom).
>
> Ford:
>
> Found On Road Ditched
> Fix Or Repair Daily
well, it will be nice to drive a vehicle whose oil isn't black, doesn't
require water every second week, will do more than 400km's to 60 litres.
in four years the ford cost me:
leads, spark plugs and fit 300
steering column and fit 700
brakes 200
tyres 800
two shocks and fit 300
replacement diff and fit 700
batteries x 2 160
water container 80
water side tank 120
fan belts X 3 60
towing costs x 2 400
computer adjustment fix 120
fuel pump and fit 300
diagnosis of blown head gasket 45
yet, through all of that, the air con worked like a dream, and all the
gauges and dials never missed a beat.
they're like a woman that gives the best head you ever head yet still fucks
around on you.
very comfortable old beasts as well.
i'd love a 65 coupe covertible.
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Re: OT: VT Holden Commodore in the garage - Arlowe - 06:43 15-11-08
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Grinner used his keyboard to write :
> The ole ford farimont crapped out finally with a blown head gasket, using
> water, mufflers falling off and discs needed machining. After a
> disappointing afternoon of car yard con man banter I decided to take the old
> road home and there sitting on the side of the road was my new vehicle. It
> was love at first sight. So far I have gotten over 400kms out of this tank
> with a 1/4 still left in it, drove him down to $3700 as there is 212K kms on
> the clock (and he bought the old ford clapper for 200 - why on earth I'll
> never fathom).
>
> I'll just have to put off a few other purchases until I fully justify this
> extrvagance. First time I've spent more than 3000 on a motor car.
>
> Motoring has again bcome a joy and something I look forward to without
> trepadation.
I had my VT for 7 years. It was a nice car, Came with Dual fuel from
the factory. It had 220 K's when I traded it. It had a few problems,
but all were minor.
The worst being the electric windows, there is a little nylon bushing
that wears out and the window drops. I had to have both front door
windows fixed.
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Re: VT Holden Commodore in the garage - Andy - 10:25 15-11-08
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On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:37:36 +1100, Grinner wrote:
> "Andy" <nospam@no.no> wrote in message
> news:491e99e1$0$7570$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
>> I'm looking at grabbing something like this:
>>
>> <http://www.drive.com.au/used-cars/TOYOTA/SOARER/Melbourne/detail.aspx?
>> id=8167025&lid=8167025&pg=3&pp=3&d=0&nv=1&SG=1792090735&pt=1>
>>
>> Either in twin-turbo or 4.0L V8 form. Not fussy either way :-)
>
> looks nice, i like coupe's , more front room. it looks like it's in
> good nick for a 91 model.
Even better, I Just found out tonight that a friend of a friend has one
he wants to get rid of for $4500 :-)
>>> why ford never went with a V6, i don't get.
>>
>> Nothing particular wrong with the old Ford I6 (aside from the almost
>> inevitable
>> head gasket issues after a number or years) - I6 is actually smoother
>> than V6 by design.
>
> never as quick off the mark though.
The Falcon 6'es have never been good in that regard - so bloody heavy!
>> Enjoy the new ride :-)
>
> :-).
How's liff, anyway?
- Andy.
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Re: OT: VT Holden Commodore in the garage - Meat Plow - 13:28 15-11-08
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On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:53:06 +1100, "Grinner"
<grinner@nowhere.com>wrote:
>The ole ford farimont crapped out finally with a blown head gasket, using
>water, mufflers falling off and discs needed machining. After a
>disappointing afternoon of car yard con man banter I decided to take the
>old road home and there sitting on the side of the road was my new vehicle.
>It was love at first sight. So far I have gotten over 400kms out of this
>tank with a 1/4 still left in it, drove him down to $3700 as there is 212K
>kms on the clock (and he bought the old ford clapper for 200 - why on earth
>I'll never fathom).
>
>I'll just have to put off a few other purchases until I fully justify this
>extrvagance. First time I've spent more than 3000 on a motor car.
>
>Motoring has again bcome a joy and something I look forward to without
>trepadation.
LOL!
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Re: VT Holden Commodore in the garage - Meat Plow - 13:34 15-11-08
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On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:03:39 +1100, "Grinner"
<grinner@nowhere.com>wrote:
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>"Grinner" <grinner@nowhere.com> wrote in message
>news:491e8df5$0$28218$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
>> The ole ford farimont crapped out finally with a blown head gasket, using
>> water, mufflers falling off and discs needed machining. After a
>> disappointing afternoon of car yard con man banter I decided to take the
>> old road home and there sitting on the side of the road was my new
>> vehicle. It was love at first sight. So far I have gotten over 400kms out
>> of this tank with a 1/4 still left in it, drove him down to $3700 as there
>> is 212K kms on the clock (and he bought the old ford clapper for 200 - why
>> on earth I'll never fathom).
>>
>> I'll just have to put off a few other purchases until I fully justify this
>> extrvagance. First time I've spent more than 3000 on a motor car.
>>
>> Motoring has again bcome a joy and something I look forward to without
>> trepadation.
>
>it looks similar to this...
>http://store.auto1059.com/popup_image.php?pID=1000&osCsid=obcdu03jhd3oteetu8c6j2r7b2
>why ford never went with a V6, i don't get.
An inline 6 is a much smooter running motor. A V6 is the hardest motor
to balance. My Chevy Trailblazer has a 250 CID 275 HP inline 6 that
you can barely if at all tell is running at an idle.
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