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| Tweet Topic Started: Feb 18 2009, 10:26 AM (112 Views) | |
| mucker15 | Feb 18 2009, 10:26 AM Post #1 |
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As most of you will agree our cars are becoming more desirable with time, due to nostalgia for our generation and also because the older cars are out of reach moneywise to almost everyone nowadays Also because they fcking ROCK. So thirdgens Montes Fox body Rustangs, are much more affordable alternatives for people looking to stay in or get into our hobby. I noticed it a few years back seeing cars like ours in primer and other various stages of restoration. Anyway the fact that are cars are in essence going to one day be the 70 Chevelles of a future generation, there are a lot of things we need to pay attention to now, to keep our hobby alive or at least as fun as it is now. Weather is a certain EX pres trying to get any car before 74 considered a clunker to be scrapped or the environuts trying to tax us out of our lifestyle. They are trying to pass legislation that limits where we can work on our cars. To me thats pretty scary just that ideas like that exsist. the SEMA action network seems to me like a good way to keep ourselves informed about the unfortunate political side of our hobby. We have to protect our freedoms and rights so staying informed cant hurt, membership is free. I want my kid to grow up around the great cars that I did not some stupid smart car, he should at least have the choice. check it out: http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?ID=/...SANcom/HomePage |
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| 89BANDIT | Feb 18 2009, 10:33 AM Post #2 |
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I Agree 100% with you.. And for all you guys out there that say Thirdgens will never be worth real money. Your FOOLS. These cars will be the 67-69 camaros, and like Mucker said the 70 Chevelles. All in the next 10-20yr's. All unless our newly elected socialist commie regeme dosent complety screw us.. But. They already have been. and im sure in the next 4yrs. these liberal haters will find a way to fuk all us car guys.. They hate us. Thats a fact. |
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| klowny | Feb 18 2009, 10:42 AM Post #3 |
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I hate it when the fcuking government trys to tell us what to do with our cars...I'm not a political guy, but when it comes to my car the government better lay the Fcuk off...
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Check out my thirdgen videos and technical how to vids...from basic car maintenance to Performance mods.. subscribe (its free to subscribe) and you will be updated on future projects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HO-D0aIgx8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIx1TqfXt6A Thanks! | |
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| mucker15 | Feb 18 2009, 04:12 PM Post #4 |
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SEMA AN is important theres a lot of surprising things going on., the membership only takes a few seconds. |
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| Ashley | Feb 18 2009, 05:24 PM Post #5 |
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I like this alot. I'm not going to get into it...but i've got very strong political views and politics/hatin' on the gov is a hobby of mine, this is right up my alley, Mike. These cars will be like 67-69 Camaros... someone who's car is in decent shape/running cond and a good paint job could probably sell for 6-8k, and even more if there are mods. I think some cars on here could be sold for $12000 in some markets. Long live GM! |
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1988 IROC-Z 350 5.7 liter TPI L98, 700r4, 3:43 posi disc, MSD 6al Ignition, CompCam 260 with 1.6RRs, Edelbrock shorty headers, Flowmaster 40 series 3" duals & Custom Y-Pipe, TCI 2800 RPM Torque converter, AutoMeter gauges, 15in Weld Racing wheels Que linda me la traiga Cuba, La reina de la Mar Caribe, Quiero solo visitarla alli, Y que triste que no puedo vaya, O va, o va | |
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| iroc-z86 | Feb 18 2009, 06:05 PM Post #6 |
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if they find away to make us not drive our cars im sorry i will drive it anyway atleast till irn outta gas but like manny said im not political but when it comes to me and my cars back off these cars have kept me outta trouble off drugs and away from police troubles (in more ways than one) and as for them being worth money in the long run i honestly dont think it will take that long for it to happen take the time and look your car up on K.B.B. or N.A.D.A. its not that much but if you look at what they are selling for its atleast twice theamount of the blue book i bought mine for 4k and was just offered 6k for it not even 2yrs later i would also like to see my kids grow up with american muscle |
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| klowny | Feb 18 2009, 11:48 PM Post #7 |
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...yeah this is good shit Mucker..im gonna join this, come on peoplez join!! |
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Check out my thirdgen videos and technical how to vids...from basic car maintenance to Performance mods.. subscribe (its free to subscribe) and you will be updated on future projects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HO-D0aIgx8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIx1TqfXt6A Thanks! | |
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| iroc-z86 | Feb 19 2009, 06:25 PM Post #8 |
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before i sign up i found a club sign up for and an individual sign up form should we do this as a club? or individualy?? |
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| mucker15 | Feb 19 2009, 07:51 PM Post #9 |
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sounds good to me thats up to everyone else though I think you can sign up alone and then later as a club if everyone else thinks its a good idea |
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| klowny | Feb 19 2009, 11:26 PM Post #10 |
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I iz down 4 whateva |
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Check out my thirdgen videos and technical how to vids...from basic car maintenance to Performance mods.. subscribe (its free to subscribe) and you will be updated on future projects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HO-D0aIgx8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIx1TqfXt6A Thanks! | |
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| mucker15 | Feb 28 2009, 04:48 PM Post #11 |
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SEMA news letter alot of info Hobby Scores First Cash for Clunkers Program Blocked. Fight Against Scrappage Continues The true power of a well-informed and mobilized hobby was on display as thousands of SEMA Action Network (SAN) members responded in force against a national “Cash for Clunkers” program. Efforts were made by some in Congress to include the proposal in the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,” also known as the “economic stimulus bill.” These attempts were defeated. On February 17, President Obama signed a clunker-free stimulus bill into law. Cash for Clunkers programs accelerate the normal retirement of vehicles through the purchase of older cars, which are then typically crushed into blocks of scrap metal. For 20 years, Congress has rejected this “sounds good” idea because it fails to spur car sales, reduce vehicle emissions or raise fleet fuel economy. “Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., heard overwhelming opposition from the enthusiast community against these short-sighted proposals,” said SEMA Director of Congressional Affairs Brian Duggan. “While the fight against Cash for Clunkers and other related scrappage bills are far from over, members of Congress now recognize that they will face steadfast opposition from SAN members.” Two proposals were considered during the Senate debate on the economic stimulus bill. The first was an $8 billion program targeting SUVs and pickups of any model year that make less than 18 mpg, such as Chevy Silverados, Dodge Rams, Ford F-Series and Jeep Wranglers. The second would have provided $16 billion worth of cash vouchers toward the purchase of a new vehicle for qualified individuals who allowed their turned-in cars to be destroyed. The $787 billion stimulus bill included a SAN-supported provision allowing consumers to take a federal deduction for state and local sales/excise taxes paid on the purchase of a new car, light truck, recreational vehicle or motorcycle through 2009. The deduction is phased-out for taxpayers with an adjusted gross income in excess of $125,000 ($250,000 for couples) and applies to car loans up to $49,500. For 2009 and 2010, the stimulus bill also provides a refundable annual tax credit of up to $400 for working individuals and $800 for working families, phased-out for taxpayers with adjusted gross income beyond $75,000 ($150,000 couples). Workers will receive this benefit through a reduction in the amount of income tax that is withheld from their paychecks or by claiming the credit on their tax returns. The Treasury Department will be adjusting the payroll withholding tables to reflect the change. “I am truly impressed by the passion SAN members have for this hobby and their dedication in protecting it from legislative threats,” said Duggan. “While we celebrate this victory by keeping Cash for Clunkers out of the stimulus bill, SAN members are urged to remain vigilant as we collectively work to protect this great American tradition.” ===== Caucus Corner Each month Driving Force will feature members of the State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus. The SEMA-supported caucus is a bipartisan group of state lawmakers whose common thread is a love and appreciation for automobiles. Here is its newest member: New Jersey Assemblymember Alison Littell McHose Click here for a complete list of Caucus members. ===== Hey, That's My Car! Dreaming of a DeSoto 1933 DeSoto Standard Sedan Owner: Ron Daugherty Pocatello, Idaho As a young inquisitive boy I imagined myself driving my dad’s car. One Saturday afternoon while it sat in our driveway I got behind the wheel, which I could barely see over, and hit the starter. The car lurched forward. While having a great time and after several lurches up the driveway, to shocking surprise, I crashed a headlight of the car into the back of a flat-bed truck that was parked in front of it. The incident abruptly ended my dream of driving, and I ended up in my room for several hours. I was informed some years later by family members sharing the childhood experience, that my father’s car was a ’33 DeSoto Sedan. Although now that I am much older and hopefully wiser, my childhood love with cars continued. I have done numerous collector car builds and restorations through the years and would periodically seek out early DeSotos whenever I could find them. Unfortunately, none of them made it into my garage. After years of searching, I finally found a ’33 DeSoto in a private Florida museum. Flashbacks to my dad’s car flew into my mind. I watched the car for some time before making an offer to buy. As I researched its history, I discovered that I was to become its third owner. My car was first re-built in South Dakota back during late ’60s into early ’70s. It is a 97% stock-appearing, absolutely rust-free retro-rod of which I’m refreshing and updating presently for its next generation of continued operation. Planned upgrades include 5.7L Hemi power with a five-speed automatic transmission, and a set of wide-whites will soon top off the DeSoto retro look. Coincidentally, the car still has its original headlights, and I have no intentions of running them into any flat-bed trucks, that’s for sure. ===== Legislative Quick Hits Montana Exhaust Noise: Legislation to repeal a SAN-sponsored law enacted in 2007 that permits vehicles with modified exhaust systems that do not emit an excess of 95 decibels was tabled in committee. Under the repeal legislation, all exhaust system modifications that were subjectively determined by law enforcement to increase noise would have been illegal. Under the current law, exhaust noise emissions are measured in accordance with SAE test standard J1169. Under the SAE standard, a sound meter is placed 20 inches from the exhaust outlet at a 45-degree angle, and the engine is revved to three-quarters of maximum-rated horsepower. The highest decibel reading is then recorded. Similar legislation to restrict exhaust system noise has been introduced this year in Connecticut and New Jersey. With the committee’s action, the Montana bill is effectively dead for the year. Oregon Aftermarket Parts: The Oregon House Environment and Water Committee will consider SAN-opposed legislation to prohibit the sale and distribution of aftermarket motor-vehicle parts if alternatives are available that “decrease greenhouse-gas emissions from motor vehicles.” The bill is primarily focused on aftermarket tires and would authorize the Environmental Quality Commission to implement enforcement regulations, likely based on a rolling resistance calculation. The bill was introduced at the request of Governor Theodore Kulongoski. Texas Nitrous Oxide: Texas has introduced SEMA-model legislation to allow for nitrous-oxide systems on motor vehicles. The bill allows the system if the vehicle is en route to or from a track and the device is inoperative or the container has been removed from the vehicle. Virginia Inoperable Vehicles: The sponsor for SAN-opposed legislation to allow the city of Newport News to adopt a more restrictive inoperable vehicle ordinance has withdrawn the bill from consideration by the Virginia Legislature. Under the bill, the city could have adopted an ordinance prohibiting any person from keeping more than one inoperable motor vehicle on private property except within a fully enclosed building. Further, the bill required that the one vehicle now be shielded from view by the “installation of an opaque fence.” In 2004, Virginia signed into law a SAN- negotiated bill to exempt at least two inoperable vehicles being actively repaired or restored on private property from any local ordinance if shielded or screened from public view. The law defines “shielded or screened from view” as not visible by someone standing at ground level from outside of the property on which the inoperable vehicles are located. This measure would have changed the rules of this fairly negotiated compromise. Wyoming Rods/Custom Vehicles: SEMA-model legislation to create a vehicle registration and titling class for street rods and custom vehicles was approved by the Wyoming House and awaits final passage by the Wyoming Senate before being sent to the governor for his signature. The measure defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 25 years old and manufactured after 1948. The bill allows kit cars and replica vehicles to be assigned a certificate of title bearing the same model-year designation as the production vehicles they most closely resemble. ===== |
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