Old Timers Thread - Ya remember when...... - Page 2

DJJSR · 12-01-2007, 08:11 AM

I heard about this car a while back and finally found some pictures of it. '57 nose, '58 middle and '59 tail. You wouldn't think those three different body styles would go together very well, but they did it very nicely. It called a 789 (for the years) and they are supposed to start building them for sale.

I like it!

kgf3076 · 12-01-2007, 08:14 AM

That's pretty slick (and I owned one of each of those years of Chevy)

Java Junky · 12-01-2007, 08:25 AM

Lordy, it's been awhile since I been behind'a pair'a those cat-eyes.

jagg · 12-01-2007, 12:01 PM

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Damn Don! That sounds like a real "godda see". N' me without my AMX.

If all goes well, your AMX will be ready by 2010. Everything is in place for this car to return to the road sometime in the next 18 months. Whatcha think, "Blue Top" material?
I like the pictures of the not so pristine ones just as much as the museum pieces.

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Java Junky · 12-01-2007, 12:17 PM

Nash-Rambler's finest effort.
N' yeah, I agree about flicks'a "Works-in-Progress". Some can be downright artwork. The daylight through the slats is a great touch. 'You do that with a computer?

jagg · 12-01-2007, 12:23 PM

just got lucky I guess.
I wasn't paying attention.....I was chatting the the car's roommates.

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DJJSR · 12-01-2007, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jagg

If all goes well, your AMX will be ready by 2010. Everything is in place for this car to return to the road sometime in the next 18 months. Whatcha think, "Blue Top" material?

Definitely Blue Top stuff there jagg, just don't put 20" wheels on it. I'm guessin it's a '69, is she a 290 or 390?

jagg · 12-01-2007, 05:03 PM

Hey Don,

390 , with the funky rear axle setup.
Good buddy's buggy.......and he owns the guard horses too.

Regards,
jagg

philiam · 12-01-2007, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DJJSR

I heard about this car a while back and finally found some pictures of it. '57 nose, '58 middle and '59 tail. You wouldn't think those three different body styles would go together very well, but they did it very nicely. It called a 789 (for the years) and they are supposed to start building them for sale.

I like it!

Problem with the 59 tail was, if you went very fast the back end got quite lite. Kinda like a wing. Probably why they only made them for 1 year. Nice looking car though.

Java Junky · 12-01-2007, 06:53 PM

Phil, I ain't heard about that in a dog's age. The story that I most use'ta hear was that it was a mid-west law-enforcement agency that had ordered-up '59s n' then a couple 'r three involved in high-speed pursuit got ass-end airborne with, not surprisingly, some nasty results.
They were heavy buses, but . . that's alodda wing, y'know?
Though I godda admit, I never heard anything official aboudditt. But then, back then it wouldn't be too hard to imagine GM keepin' it quiet, but I don't know for sure one way 'r the other.
Be well.
Java

jagg · 12-01-2007, 07:46 PM

Speaking of old GM iron,
I stubbed my toe on some this afternoon.

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philiam · 12-01-2007, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jagg

Speaking of old GM iron,
I stubbed my toe on some this afternoon.

Attachment 384

Reminds me of a 49 Rocket 88 we had. Going down a steep winding road, pulling a trailer and my brakes went out. A white knuckle ride.

BTW, notice the oil bath air cleaner? The predecessor to the K&N, etc.

philiam · 12-01-2007, 11:58 PM

OK Jag You want pichers , here's some pichers.
JURL=http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/irphil/pics%204%20U/29504b27.jpg]

Java Junky · 12-02-2007, 02:11 AM

Ahhhhhh . . I knew you were holdin' back! Very nice material Phil. Thanks.
N' Jagg . . can't really see the Olds mill that well. When ya shoot aroun' somethin' as overly polished n' shiny'z that white GM in the background, it's usually advisable to block it from the flash. We use'ta godda "powder" baldin' heads fer the same reason, but the way that thing's shinin' . . you need some very serious cover.

SilverS2K422 · 12-02-2007, 02:58 AM

i remember when gas was $1.09

Java Junky · 12-02-2007, 03:13 AM

N' yer'upp'at zero-dark-thirty in'a mawnin'. 'Sounds like you qualify fer this thread Sil.
'Got any good flicks ta share?

jagg · 12-02-2007, 07:54 AM

Philiam you old dog you!!!
Like I said before, when it comes to pics......
..........you're the master, and I'm the grasshopper.

(for those of you youngsters reading this thread who don't grasp the obscure Kung Fu reference, it means Philiam's in charge when it comes to being the photographer.)

I'll just be here, practicing on snatching the pebble
out of your hand. My day will come!!

In the meantime, I'll just be wandering about with my camera.

Best Regards,
jagg

jagg · 12-02-2007, 11:11 AM

I was able to get behind the wheel of some old iron yesterday.........community minded SXY, like I said.
A couple pics of my travels. This one's located in one of my regular hang out spots. I think it's some kind'a chevy.
Don (or maybe some other Elderly Statesman) can probably fill us youngins in on the details.

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DJJSR · 12-02-2007, 12:00 PM

Sorry, didn't see the car, the girl in the blue blouse and yellow shorts distracted me.

jagg · 12-02-2007, 12:50 PM

sharp eyes has he...........

kgf3076 · 12-02-2007, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagg

I was able to get behind the wheel of some old iron yesterday.........community minded SXY, like I said.
A couple pics of my travels. This one's located in one of my regular hang out spots. I think it's some kind'a chevy.
Don (or maybe some other Elderly Statesman) can probably fill us youngins in on the details.

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57or 58 vette...can't see the rear so it's hard to tell...

DJJSR · 12-02-2007, 01:04 PM

I was thinking around that same time, '58 or '59? '57's still had single headlights. Do you have a shot of the tail?

DJJSR · 12-02-2007, 02:21 PM

50 years ago.........

Java Junky · 12-02-2007, 02:27 PM

How????????

jagg · 12-02-2007, 02:49 PM

nice little historical document you've got there Don.
I was poking around this litte buggy a couple of hours ago.
I've inverted the colors in the pic, so the detail would show.

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DJJSR · 12-02-2007, 02:52 PM

How......kimosabe.

DJJSR · 12-02-2007, 02:54 PM

Wow, I wanna drive it. Isn't that a Lola GT?

jagg · 12-02-2007, 03:10 PM

no Lola.....
It's a ferrari dino look-alike. Kit car from the very early 70's.
325hp 327ci '69 vette mill directly behind the front seats.
Corvair transaxle setup......1800 lbs, lock stock and barrel.

I got my offer for some seat time in this monster today.
Once it's done getting it's roll cage and a bunch of other odds and ends, I'll be getting my shot behind the wheel.
I know this car is going to be fast,fast,fast!

I don't know what it is, people are just always askin' me to operate their vehicles........I'm lookin forward to this one.

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jagg · 12-02-2007, 04:43 PM

Sorry about the poor quality of the vette pics. Again, I've inverted the colors for the sake of viewing pleasure.......
(it really helps bring out the details of these particular photos) If you save these to your 'puter, you can open them up in your documents/pictures, so you can zoom in and whatnot.....

It's a '61.....283 w/ 2 spd slushbox. It's a rare setup for color and options, and it's got both tops.(owned by a good buddy)
I got a couple pics of it's garage mate too, since I was there. I told ya, I'm on a mission to keep this thread at the top of the heap!! I've been keeping the camera handy the last two days, trying to give you oldtimers something you'll recognize!

Picture 228a.jpg

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philiam · 12-02-2007, 06:40 PM

[quote=jagg;22024]no Lola.....
It's a ferrari dino look-alike. Kit car from the very early 70's.
325hp 327ci '69 vette mill directly behind the front seats.
Corvair transaxle setup......1800 lbs, lock stock and barrel.

I got my offer for some seat time in this monster today.
Once it's done getting it's roll cage and a bunch of other odds and ends, I'll be getting my shot behind the wheel.
I know this car is going to be fast,fast,fast!

I don't know what it is, people are just always askin' me to operate their vehicles........I'm lookin forward to this one.

Probably out of respect for your knowledge.

That's my idea of a car. Very sweet, or as they used to say "bitchin". Looks like the prancing horse on the side.

You can't see it from the little picture, but that little red car down there is an Alfa Romeo with the Ferrari horse on the hood. Reason I put it there is that I think the feel must be related to how stewie feels to drive.

philiam · 12-02-2007, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Java Junky

Ahhhhhh . . I knew you were holdin' back! Very nice material Phil. Thanks.
N' Jagg . . can't really see the Olds mill that well. When ya shoot aroun' somethin' as overly polished n' shiny'z that white GM in the background, it's usually advisable to block it from the flash. We use'ta godda "powder" baldin' heads fer the same reason, but the way that thing's shinin' . . you need some very serious cover.

I have lots more pictures, if you guys aren't tired of em. I stuck the scenic in there to show a little of the Oregon coast. It would be a great ride in a sports car. The only coast as pretty as Oregon, that I have seen, is Main.

Java Junky · 12-02-2007, 08:08 PM

I, personally, will never be tired of 'em Phil.
Some'a the stuff you guys're postin'z got my jaw dropped so far it's trailin' sparks.
Dunno from Oregon, but I've heard good reports, but some dated experience verifies your assessment'a Maine.
Coast lines, canyon n' river roads always make for the most interestin' reasons to drop down a gear 'r two.

philiam · 12-02-2007, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Java Junky

I, personally, will never be tired of 'em Phil.
Some'a the stuff you guys're postin'z got my jaw dropped so far it's trailin' sparks.
Dunno from Oregon, but I've heard good reports, but some dated experience verifies your assessment'a Maine.
Coast lines, canyon n' river roads always make for the most interestin' reasons to drop down a gear 'r two.

Oregon has more twists and turns. Course I did it in a motor home, pulling a Civic.

Java Junky · 12-02-2007, 11:21 PM

'Bet that'd make fer an interestin' gas mileage thread.

philiam · 12-03-2007, 12:19 AM

Used to get 6 on a good day. My diesel gets about 10 on average. Not much get up and go though.

kgf3076 · 12-03-2007, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philiam

Used to get 6 on a good day. My diesel gets about 10 on average. Not much get up and go though.

That's better than I used to get in my Corvette. 5 or 6 on the highway (when I wasn't being careful) and 3 in town (gotta love 36 gallon tanks)

Java Junky · 12-03-2007, 06:35 AM

6" feedline'll doo that kg.

DJJSR · 12-03-2007, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kgf3076

That's better than I used to get in my Corvette. 5 or 6 on the highway (when I wasn't being careful) and 3 in town (gotta love 36 gallon tanks)

Must have been a big block. Not known for economy but "there ain't no substitute for cubic inches" torque up the wazoo. Last one I had got 1/4 mile per 2 gallons.

jagg · 12-03-2007, 07:43 AM

So, I figure you weren't using it to go grocery shopping Don?

DJJSR · 12-03-2007, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jagg

So, I figure you weren't using it to go grocery shopping Don?

Nah, trunk was too small.

12-01-2007, 08:11 AM	#41 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,851	Like old Chevys? I heard about this car a while back and finally found some pictures of it. '57 nose, '58 middle and '59 tail. You wouldn't think those three different body styles would go together very well, but they did it very nicely. It called a 789 (for the years) and they are supposed to start building them for sale. I like it! __________________ Don

12-01-2007, 08:14 AM	#42 (permalink)
kgf3076 Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: We might be sharing a time zone (but it's doubtful) Posts: 1,776	That's pretty slick (and I owned one of each of those years of Chevy) __________________ "The BS stops when the green flag drops". In memory of David Weber - Malvern Racing

12-01-2007, 08:25 AM	#43 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,628	Lordy, it's been awhile since I been behind'a pair'a those cat-eyes. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-01-2007, 12:17 PM	#45 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,628	Nash-Rambler's finest effort. N' yeah, I agree about flicks'a "Works-in-Progress". Some can be downright artwork. The daylight through the slats is a great touch. 'You do that with a computer? __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-01-2007, 06:53 PM	#50 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,628	Phil, I ain't heard about that in a dog's age. The story that I most use'ta hear was that it was a mid-west law-enforcement agency that had ordered-up '59s n' then a couple 'r three involved in high-speed pursuit got ass-end airborne with, not surprisingly, some nasty results. They were heavy buses, but . . that's alodda wing, y'know? Though I godda admit, I never heard anything official aboudditt. But then, back then it wouldn't be too hard to imagine GM keepin' it quiet, but I don't know for sure one way 'r the other. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-01-2007, 12:23 PM	#46 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,234	just got lucky I guess. I wasn't paying attention.....I was chatting the the car's roommates. Picture 222.jpg

12-01-2007, 05:03 PM	#48 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,234	Hey Don, 390 , with the funky rear axle setup. Good buddy's buggy.......and he owns the guard horses too. Regards, jagg

12-01-2007, 07:46 PM	#51 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,234	Speaking of old GM iron, I stubbed my toe on some this afternoon. Picture 226.jpg

12-01-2007, 11:58 PM	#53 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,537	OK Jag You want pichers , here's some pichers. JURL=http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd6/irphil/pics%204%20U/29504b27.jpg] __________________ . Last edited by philiam; 12-02-2007 at 12:04 AM.

12-02-2007, 02:11 AM	#54 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,628	Ahhhhhh . . I knew you were holdin' back! Very nice material Phil. Thanks. N' Jagg . . can't really see the Olds mill that well. When ya shoot aroun' somethin' as overly polished n' shiny'z that white GM in the background, it's usually advisable to block it from the flash. We use'ta godda "powder" baldin' heads fer the same reason, but the way that thing's shinin' . . you need some very serious cover. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-02-2007, 02:58 AM	#55 (permalink)
SilverS2K422 B.A.M.F. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 627	i remember when gas was $1.09

12-02-2007, 03:13 AM	#56 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,628	N' yer'upp'at zero-dark-thirty in'a mawnin'. 'Sounds like you qualify fer this thread Sil. 'Got any good flicks ta share? __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-02-2007, 07:54 AM	#57 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,234	Philiam you old dog you!!! Like I said before, when it comes to pics...... ..........you're the master, and I'm the grasshopper. (for those of you youngsters reading this thread who don't grasp the obscure Kung Fu reference, it means Philiam's in charge when it comes to being the photographer.) I'll just be here, practicing on snatching the pebble out of your hand. My day will come!! In the meantime, I'll just be wandering about with my camera. Best Regards, jagg

12-02-2007, 11:11 AM	#58 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,234	I was able to get behind the wheel of some old iron yesterday.........community minded SXY, like I said. A couple pics of my travels. This one's located in one of my regular hang out spots. I think it's some kind'a chevy. Don (or maybe some other Elderly Statesman) can probably fill us youngins in on the details. Picture 228.jpg Picture 230.jpg

12-02-2007, 12:00 PM	#59 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,851	Sorry, didn't see the car, the girl in the blue blouse and yellow shorts distracted me. __________________ Don

12-02-2007, 12:50 PM	#60 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,234	sharp eyes has he...........

12-02-2007, 01:04 PM	#62 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,851	I was thinking around that same time, '58 or '59? '57's still had single headlights. Do you have a shot of the tail? __________________ Don

12-02-2007, 02:21 PM	#63 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,851	50 years ago......... __________________ Don

12-02-2007, 02:27 PM	#64 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,628	How???????? __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-02-2007, 02:49 PM	#65 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,234	nice little historical document you've got there Don. I was poking around this litte buggy a couple of hours ago. I've inverted the colors in the pic, so the detail would show. Picture 304.jpg Picture 304a.jpg

12-02-2007, 02:52 PM	#66 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,851	How......kimosabe. __________________ Don

12-02-2007, 02:54 PM	#67 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,851	Wow, I wanna drive it. Isn't that a Lola GT? __________________ Don

12-02-2007, 03:10 PM	#68 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,234	no Lola..... It's a ferrari dino look-alike. Kit car from the very early 70's. 325hp 327ci '69 vette mill directly behind the front seats. Corvair transaxle setup......1800 lbs, lock stock and barrel. I got my offer for some seat time in this monster today. Once it's done getting it's roll cage and a bunch of other odds and ends, I'll be getting my shot behind the wheel. I know this car is going to be fast,fast,fast! I don't know what it is, people are just always askin' me to operate their vehicles........I'm lookin forward to this one. Picture 327.jpg Picture 314.jpg Picture 328a.jpg

12-02-2007, 04:43 PM	#69 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,234	Sorry about the poor quality of the vette pics. Again, I've inverted the colors for the sake of viewing pleasure....... (it really helps bring out the details of these particular photos) If you save these to your 'puter, you can open them up in your documents/pictures, so you can zoom in and whatnot..... It's a '61.....283 w/ 2 spd slushbox. It's a rare setup for color and options, and it's got both tops.(owned by a good buddy) I got a couple pics of it's garage mate too, since I was there. I told ya, I'm on a mission to keep this thread at the top of the heap!! I've been keeping the camera handy the last two days, trying to give you oldtimers something you'll recognize! Picture 228a.jpg Picture 229a.jpg Picture 230a.jpg Picture 232a.jpg

12-02-2007, 06:40 PM	#70 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,537	[quote=jagg;22024]no Lola..... It's a ferrari dino look-alike. Kit car from the very early 70's. 325hp 327ci '69 vette mill directly behind the front seats. Corvair transaxle setup......1800 lbs, lock stock and barrel. I got my offer for some seat time in this monster today. Once it's done getting it's roll cage and a bunch of other odds and ends, I'll be getting my shot behind the wheel. I know this car is going to be fast,fast,fast! I don't know what it is, people are just always askin' me to operate their vehicles........I'm lookin forward to this one. Probably out of respect for your knowledge. That's my idea of a car. Very sweet, or as they used to say "bitchin". Looks like the prancing horse on the side. You can't see it from the little picture, but that little red car down there is an Alfa Romeo with the Ferrari horse on the hood. Reason I put it there is that I think the feel must be related to how stewie feels to drive. __________________ . Last edited by philiam; 12-02-2007 at 06:50 PM.

12-02-2007, 08:08 PM	#72 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,628	I, personally, will *never* be tired of 'em Phil. Some'a the stuff you guys're postin'z got my jaw dropped so far it's trailin' sparks. Dunno from Oregon, but I've heard good reports, but some dated experience verifies your assessment'a Maine. Coast lines, canyon n' river roads always make for the most interestin' reasons to drop down a gear 'r two. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-02-2007, 11:21 PM	#74 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,628	'Bet *that'd* make fer an interestin' gas mileage thread. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-03-2007, 12:19 AM	#75 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 2,537	Used to get 6 on a good day. My diesel gets about 10 on average. Not much get up and go though. __________________ .

12-03-2007, 06:35 AM	#77 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,628	6" feedline'll doo that kg. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

12-03-2007, 07:43 AM	#79 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,234	So, I figure you weren't using it to go grocery shopping Don?

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