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Forum: Corvette May 18th 09, 01:04 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 6
Views: 509
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
What to buy

On Sun, 17 May 2009 15:19:26 -0500, "Clams Canino"
> wrote:

>I agree.... 50% of wholesale value. Same reasoning. The "salvage" title
>will haunt that car all it's life....
Forum: Car Show Photos May 1st 09, 02:26 PM Posted to alt.binaries.pictures.autos,alt.binaries.automobiles.carshows
Replies: 13
Views: 2,125
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
65 Mercury Cylcone vs 65 Plymouth production cars Oops I FORGOT TO ATTACH THE PHOTOS - 65 Cyclone vs 65 production Plymouth.jpg (1/1)

On Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:02:09 -0700, Doby > wrote:


It is not a good comparison. What those photo's do not show is that
Mercury is a 1965 Comet which was at that time, labeled a...
Forum: Corvette April 26th 09, 03:10 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
There You Go

On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:00:32 -0700, "Speaker of the Truth"
> wrote:

>Two of their recently popular cars are the Grand Prix and Grand Am. Both
>sold better than...
Forum: Corvette April 14th 09, 02:01 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 16
Views: 796
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
C4 engine has no power

On Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:06:36 -0700, pj > wrote:

>charlie wrote:
>> "SteveC" > wrote in message
>>...
Forum: Car Show Photos March 3rd 09, 12:43 PM Posted to alt.binaries.pictures.autos,alt.binaries.automobiles.carshows
Replies: 8
Views: 202
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
Seen on road - "2009 Smart CHP - fvl.jpg"

On Tue, 3 Mar 2009 05:21:46 GMT, "Zinc" >
wrote:

>3-cylinder BMW engine; 100mph top speed (80mph if doing forward
>summersault).


Thought Smart was a co op between...
Forum: Auto Photos March 3rd 09, 12:43 PM Posted to alt.binaries.pictures.autos,alt.binaries.automobiles.carshows
Replies: 9
Views: 317
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
Seen on road - "2009 Smart CHP - fvl.jpg"

On Tue, 3 Mar 2009 05:21:46 GMT, "Zinc" >
wrote:

>3-cylinder BMW engine; 100mph top speed (80mph if doing forward
>summersault).


Thought Smart was a co op between...
Forum: Auto Photos February 20th 09, 05:22 PM Posted to alt.binaries.pictures.autos
Replies: 7
Views: 516
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
Hear this, American car bashers!

On Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:46:41 -0500, "John Bradley"
> wrote:

>There are some very nice 'American' cars out there, I think the 2011 Buick
>just flows nicely as a shape design....
Forum: Corvette November 29th 08, 03:16 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 3
Views: 589
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
GM Brand consolidation

On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:53:54 -0500, "CardsFan" > wrote:

>
>"pj" > wrote in message
...
>><...
Forum: Corvette November 21st 08, 04:46 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 8
Views: 723
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
Survey: Would a GM Bankruptcy Increase orf Decrease the Value of Corvettes?

On Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:48:43 -0800 (PST), The Reverend Natural Light
> wrote:

>On Nov 20, 8:54 am, BottleBob > wrote:
>>
>> Which do your think...
Forum: Corvette October 10th 08, 02:24 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 3
Views: 187
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
84' Pricing

On Wed, 8 Oct 2008 21:03:09 -0700, "garygolden" >
wrote:

>Anyone willing to help me figure out what a '84 coupe with 104,000 miles
>should go for?
>
I have seen them for as low...
Forum: Auto Photos August 14th 08, 04:16 PM Posted to alt.binaries.pictures.autos
Replies: 5
Views: 244
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 - red - fvl

On Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:15:23 -0700, "Paddy's Pig"
> wrote:

Hey Paddy is that in front of Spenger's ?
Forum: Corvette August 14th 08, 04:16 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 9
Views: 536
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
1984 c4 hot starting problem

On Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:37:33 -0400, wrote:

>I have a 1984 c4 in pretty good shape and is very clean. When it is
>hot and parked for a while it is like it is flooded and it...
Forum: Auto Photos June 23rd 08, 03:40 PM Posted to alt.binaries.pictures.autos
Replies: 0
Views: 152
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
A few random pics, mostly today's Palo Alto Concourse IMG_0672.JPG (01/01)

Thanks I wanted to be there but am stuck on the East Coast until
Thursday.
I suspect it was close to triple digit temps and I am amazed at the
two guys walking around with Jackets on.
Fred
Forum: Corvette June 13th 08, 05:09 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 2
Views: 269
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
Hertz has it

On Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:47:41 -0500, Bob I > wrote:

>
>http://news.windingroad.com/category/auto-news/chevrolet/


Last month on ,I 275, I saw a car carrier with a load of these...
Forum: Auto Photos April 19th 08, 04:42 PM Posted to alt.binaries.pictures.autos
Replies: 2
Views: 303
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
Saw Pats Reply[41/65] - 1966 Ford Shelby Mustang GT-350 conv-02.jpg (1/1)

On Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:04:00 -0500, (Mike G)
wrote:

That is a rare sight. Is that an original or is it one that was built
just recently? There were only 6 originals...
Forum: Corvette March 14th 08, 03:36 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 0
Views: 255
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
Corvette C6RS convertible

Here is a link to an article on the new C6rs convertible by Pratt and
Miller. It is powered by a Katech Performance 8.2-liter (500ci)
all-aluminum small-block V-8 engine that produces 600 horsepower...
Forum: Auto Photos March 8th 08, 02:41 PM Posted to alt.binaries.pictures.autos
Replies: 51
Views: 1,250
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
Request 65 Ford Falcon Sprint Convert

Does anyone have a pic of a 1965 Falcon Sprint V8 Convertible?
There were only 150 made.
Fred
Forum: Corvette February 18th 08, 04:28 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 6
Views: 321
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
C5 - left turn clicker problem

On Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:38:06 -0800 (PST), Googz >
wrote:

>Quick and stupid question:
>
>Any reason why the left turn clicker goes double the speed of the
>right turn...
Forum: Corvette November 16th 07, 03:14 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 29
Views: 1,072
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
C6 diecast ,or Corvette

On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:16:43 -0500, Disappointed >
wrote:

>Has anyone noticed the cheap plastic interior in the C6?
>
>I was trying to open the glove box of my new '08 LS3; when,...
Forum: Corvette August 17th 07, 01:24 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 18
Views: 1,097
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
features for '08 Corvette models

On Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:17:41 -0400, "Dad" > wrote:

>
>"PJ" > wrote in message
...
>> Dave in Lake Villa wrote:
>>>>...
Forum: Corvette August 15th 07, 01:45 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 18
Views: 1,097
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
Smok'n '008

On Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:41:04 -0500, (Dave in
Lake Villa) wrote:

>'I'm sure, ya'll are aware of the new LS3 430hp small block
>power-house.'
>
>REPLY: Where is the added 30...
Forum: Corvette August 4th 07, 03:45 PM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 1
Views: 329
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
Incentives yet on 07's and question Supplier Discount

On Fri, 3 Aug 2007 22:08:28 -0700, "ScottO" >
wrote:

>Anyone heard of any incentives on left over 07's? I was at the dealer today
>and there were 5-6 07's and one 08. Manager...
Forum: Corvette March 27th 07, 06:29 AM Posted to alt.autos.corvette
Replies: 8
Views: 865
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
C5 and C6 owners or past owners

On Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:21:13 -0500, Norm wrote:

>Just curious, if you own or owned both the C5 and C6, which one do you
>like better and why? And I know the C6 got a little boost in hp but
>does...
Forum: Auto Photos February 12th 07, 04:49 AM Posted to alt.binaries.pictures.autos
Replies: 4
Views: 730
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
Unknown sporty car

On Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:37:49 -0600, "ThomasS2"
> wrote:

>It is a Qvale Mangusta.
>
>http://www.qvaleauto.com/
>
>
>
>"Frank ess" > wrote in message
Forum: Auto Photos February 8th 07, 01:27 AM Posted to alt.binaries.automobile.pictures,alt.binaries.pictures.autos
Replies: 10
Views: 391
Posted By Fred C. Dobbs
1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Cabriolet D-red-sVr=mx=.jpg (1/1) 210879 bytes

On Wed, 7 Feb 2007 11:50:33 -0800, "Padraig" >
wrote:

>"Padraig" > wrote in message
...
>
>> Fabulous. A...
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