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Adiabatic posted:Thanks for the new word! I can't fault you for not wanting a derelict van hanging around for a year.
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McTinkerson posted:1976 Fleetwood Brougham D'elegance https://www.facebook.com/groups/1435088150044459/permalink/1820135094873094/?sale_post_id=1820135094873094&__mref=message_bubble For those not in the FB sale/trade group that's posted in, here's the description: quote:92 cadillac brougham 305 Even looks to be in pretty good shape.
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Terrible Robot posted:Hearse Flower car.  It's like a classy el camino. Sorry, "ute".
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Aug 9, 2016 16:25
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SCA Enthusiast posted:I can't fault you for not wanting a derelict van hanging around for a year. I want less cars around, and I want all of them to run. Redneck Adiabatic has run his course.
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Aug 9, 2016 18:52
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Is the Mrs. the one forcing this? they always ruin the fun 
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Aug 9, 2016 20:18
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Adiabatic posted:Redneck Adiabatic has run his course. What will be the fate of the Gorester then? Say it ain't so, civilized Adiabatic.  I don't blame you one bit, as you know I'm an old rear end suburban man
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Aug 9, 2016 20:22
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He just drove it to Maine and back a few weeks ago so I have a feeling it is still allowed due to passing the "running vehicle" test.
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Aug 9, 2016 20:24
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e: FOR FUCKS SAKE CLOUD FORUMS, STOP BREAKING
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re: forums and "Gorester": The epitome of a transient state of being. One could say it is all up in the air.
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Aug 9, 2016 20:45
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The only way Im getting rid of the Gorester is if the PO wants it back. If I mangle it beyond recognition it becomes a stationary work of art.
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Adiabatic posted:The only way Im getting rid of the Gorester is if the PO wants it back. If I mangle it beyond recognition it becomes a stationary work of art. You better keep the mj
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Aug 9, 2016 21:20
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Ugh Im keeping the MJ and the MR2 and the Gorester and even the SV650 for some reason, but Im actively shunning everything else and just focusing on those. I have way too many car/house/garage projects, and Im in grad school for another three years, and while work is incredibly fulfilling it eats up a shitload of mental jank, and cars are getting boring. Gonna Brock Samson some poo poo but I have to first sort the garbage from the salvage.
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Aug 9, 2016 21:34
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You should rent a car instead of buying one and then asking your uncle in Boston to sell it for you. Sorry the van didn't work out - I abandoned a similar project and it's something I'll probably always regret. Not enough planning in the front end leaves a lot out there floating around, unknown and un-prepared-for.
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Aug 9, 2016 23:01
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some texas redneck posted:Can confirm that literally a fish is not a fish at all, with Dammit. Missed the appearance of fish. this is what I get for ignoring the forums. Adiabatic posted:Ugh Im keeping the MJ and the MR2 and the Gorester and even the SV650 for some reason, but Im actively shunning everything else and just focusing on those. I have way too many car/house/garage projects, and Im in grad school for another three years, and while work is incredibly fulfilling it eats up a shitload of mental jank, and cars are getting boring. I'm at this point. I'm actively trying to sell my '90 RX-7 for $$ to focus on making my '79 RX-7 drive-able again (it is my first RX-7, so sentimental value.) Going to try to sell the other half-dozen non-running RX-7s I have, or part them out for same. I'm keeping my '70 Olds Cutlass (and will focus on that once the '7 is in reasonable shape,), the '7, and my '05 Crown Vic. And my wife's car. Everything else goes, dang it. Astonishing Wang posted:You should rent a car instead of buying one and then asking your uncle in Boston to sell it for you. For the amount of time he needs a car, buying a cheap, decent car is less $$ than renting a lovely car. I, too, lament the failure of this project, but I'm glad you realized it was a lost cause before getting neck-deep.
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Darchangel posted:For the amount of time he needs a car, buying a cheap, decent car is less $$ than renting a lovely car. You sure? I guess I don't know how long he's in country. Maybe I'm off in my thinking, but when I was in Hawaii I paid like $20/day. Minnesota was about the same. We're definitely talking lovely cars though...
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Aug 10, 2016 00:14
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Want to rent my 330i?
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Wrar posted:Want to rent my 330i? This is not a half bad idea. Also, when do you want myself and this guy to show up?
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Adiabatic posted:while work is incredibly fulfilling it eats up a shitload of mental jank, and cars are getting boring.
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Aug 10, 2016 00:53
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The trick is having one boring reliable vehicle and then a cool car to have fun with. When you try to proceed with this sensible plan like I did you'll end up with a turbo VAG hatchback, a 22 year old BMW, a Toyota Corolla, and a shed full of vintage motorcycles. 
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This is why I'm not renting a car; Wrar posted:Want to rent my 330i? Maaaaaaaaybe? That actually sounds like a pretty rad idea if you're OK with it.regarding when you get here I'll have to check with Adiabatic and TR. literally a fish fucked around with this message at 06:25 on Aug 10, 2016 |
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Aug 10, 2016 06:23
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Do you need an SUV? Enterprise will rent you a tiny rear end car for >$1000 and $1600 for a an SUV. Unless you're under 25, then you're hosed.
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nm posted:Unless you're under 25, then you're hosed. Yup. $1000 of "age fee". Avis are the cheapest. Hertz want to hit me for $4k US for a "chevy spark or equivalent" Also that "mid-size SUV" comes out at $400 more than their cheapest option, and I can sleep in the back of an Escape while I'd not be so comfy in a Fiesta. E: Just checked enterprise again. Interestingly they'll rent me a "chrysler 200 or similar" for $1600. Which seems odd. I might head down to the nearby office tomorrow and see. They also won't even rent a 23yo an SUV-class vehicle at all which is annoying. I'd like something I can sleep in. literally a fish fucked around with this message at 07:21 on Aug 10, 2016 |
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Aug 10, 2016 07:15
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Is that an airport location? If so, that's half of the price right there. Non-airport locations are usually a lot cheaper. Also see if the credit card you plan to use to pay for it offers protection for the rental car - if it does, and/or your own car insurance covers you on (overseas, obviously) rentals, you can pass on their hard-sale "insurance".
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Aug 10, 2016 07:26
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some texas redneck posted:Is that an airport location? No, he's getting hit with the age fee. It is like $25/day. edit: Enterprise has the cheapest underage fee. $1600 for a midsize, all in. They won't rent you an SUV though. nm fucked around with this message at 07:31 on Aug 10, 2016 |
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Aug 10, 2016 07:28
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Jesus christ. That's just obscene. e: hm, if you rent a car through USAA, you can avoid the young driver fee. And I believe anybody can join for the shopping/discounts portion of membership, I wonder if fish would qualify for that? randomidiot fucked around with this message at 07:36 on Aug 10, 2016 |
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Aug 10, 2016 07:30
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Yeah I just remembered I have a USAA membership. Prices also seemed to be about the same airport or not-airport, though that's a non-airport location I can rent a V8 camaro from Avis with this USAA code and it's not even that expensive Oh god. So tempting. On the other hand I can also rent an Escape or whatever using the USAA code for $veryreasonableindeed so I might do that. Gonna sleep on it.
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Aug 10, 2016 08:03
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Don't forget Costco. You get really good car rental discounts with them. A year's membership is $50?
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some texas redneck posted:Also see if the credit card you plan to use to pay for it offers protection for the rental car - if it does, and/or your own car insurance covers you on (overseas, obviously) rentals, you can pass on their hard-sale "insurance". Sometimes your travel insurance covers this too. Definitely look into that before paying the full LDW price.
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Serious. I guess my CL price is too high because I've had zero bites. It we come up I want to do some of the rear bushings, but aside from that I'd rather make a little money on it.
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Wrar posted:Serious. I guess my CL price is too high because I've had zero bites. It we come up I want to do some of the rear bushings, but aside from that I'd rather make a little money on it. Should have the lift free this week as long as the camacho can pull the van up the hill enough
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Fish. I'm not gonna make you sleep outside at NEAI if you wind up coming up without a vehicle. I know the rest of the trip kind of hinges on it but if you find something up here you're welcome to work on it. Hell. If you want to fix up my F150 you can have it. Needs head gaskets and tires mounted. I have the tires. You can take it and we can work something out for when you leave.
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Noise Complaint posted:Fish. I'm not gonna make you sleep outside at NEAI if you wind up coming up without a vehicle. I know the rest of the trip kind of hinges on it but if you find something up here you're welcome to work on it. Hell. If you want to fix up my F150 you can have it. Needs head gaskets and tires mounted. I have the tires. You can take it and we can work something out for when you leave. Most reasonable challenge right here.
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Noise Complaint posted:Fish. I'm not gonna make you sleep outside at NEAI if you wind up coming up without a vehicle. I know the rest of the trip kind of hinges on it but if you find something up here you're welcome to work on it. Hell. If you want to fix up my F150 you can have it. Needs head gaskets and tires mounted. I have the tires. You can take it and we can work something out for when you leave. This man speaks truth. An F150 is perfect.
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It's an extended cab, 4x4, and the tires I have for it are oversize super aggressive AT's... with white letters. Bench seats, also. I could also throw in more LED lights than you could imagine along with other truck ricing poo poo. It has a brand new transmission with a shift kit, and a glasspack muffler.
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Aug 10, 2016 14:29
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Hell, rent a car long enough to go up, make the truck mobile and then take it back when done.
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Aug 10, 2016 14:55
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If we're doing that he can just ride with either Top and I in the Super Comfy Volvo/Mostly Comfy Outback (depending on how tall Fish is) or with Wes and Robot depending on who's going where when etc.
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Noise Complaint posted:It's an extended cab, 4x4, and the tires I have for it are oversize super aggressive AT's... with white letters. Bench seats, also. You need to hardwire a PA system that constantly blares the New Zealand national anthem.
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My Volvo is also an option if you like.
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You guys are awesome
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As much as I want to see an F150 repair thrash in the spirit of the van, I think the Volvo is the better option.
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