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New addition to the stable (1/4)
 11/1/08 11:34pm
Sarge81Lifetime Member
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WEST SENECA, NY - USA

Vette(s):
1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.


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We purchased a '08 Pontiac G8 on the 30th of Oct.
 Panther Black Metallic V6 5spd. auto.
 
After being insulted by 2 arrogant VW/Audi dealerships we went back to GM. Even after I swore them off in '03. (VW can stick their TDI diesel & A4's up their you know what.) They went totally out of their way to appease us to make the sale. I guess they are really hurting.
 
What a great handling and comfortable car. I kind of reminds us of the GTO. (Both are made in Australia) The V6 3.6L VVT 256HP engine has plenty of giddy up "n" go for a 3900 lb car. 0-60 in 7 sec. That's as quick as my fathers '96 Impala SS LT1 V8. The 5 spd auto shifts very smooth.  
 
Just thought I'd share the news!
 
I'll try to post some pics later.


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GEN III 5.7L "LS6" Engine swap
TKO500 5 spd.
3.54 Dana 44
'69 "N11" Sidepipes
Borgeson Steering Box
Born 8/1981
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New addition to the stable (2/4)
 11/2/08 1:23am
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West Burke, VT - USA

Vette(s):
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
Still have - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am


Joined: 1/23/2002
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CONGRATS...!!!  I'll really be in a pickle if Pontiac comes out a new Firebird!

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New addition to the stable (3/4)
 11/2/08 1:07pm
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Duncanville, TX - USA

Vette(s):
#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas


Joined: 11/8/2003
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Congrats, Darryl! Enjoy it all ya can!

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New addition to the stable (4/4)
 11/4/08 2:19pm
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Klamath Falls, OR - USA

Vette(s):
74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles, all original; paint, interior, engine, split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.


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Congrats...Pics would be nice.  Kinda new to these cars.  Rear wheel drive?

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74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split  bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
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