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Offline David CVX-16

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Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« on: December 09, 2019, 08:18:17 PM »
Nearing retirement age, I wanted a reliable new car that would last me the rest of my life. My criteria for a new car was sporty, not too flashy, fast, manual transmission, low or average insurance rates, reliable, two doors, V-6 or V-8, decent gas mileage, and something that could be driven year round.

After first getting hooked on the looks of the Ford Mustang GT with the V-8 430 HP engine, I decided it was too flashy and perhaps the quality could be better. Then started watching driver report videos of the 2017 Honda Accord V-6 coupe with 278 HP, available with 6-speed manual transmission with specs of 0 - 60 in 6 seconds, coupled with gas mileage of 18 city and 28 highway. Every report was favorable on the Honda. The 2017 Honda Accord is the 9th generation, from the years 2012 through 2017. Then there were the rumors that Honda was quitting the Accord Coupe and the V-6, both which proved true. Consumer Report has the Accord Coupe with top marks for being trouble free in all areas. After checking on Cargurus, there were only 10 red 2017 Accord Coupes with manual transmission in the entire nation, and none in the state I lived. Checked prices with the Honda dealers in Town, but got the best deal and ordered from a dealer 125 miles away.   

Picked up the Honda Accord in February of 2017. Amazingly fast, yet gets 23 MPG around town and over 30 MPG on the highway. Has gadgets I have not learned yet. Has 18,000 miles on the odometer and will not be used in the winters. 

Things I have changed are a better shaped gear shift knob (the one on the right in the picture) from the Honda Accord Sport, magnetic oil drain plug, easier to shift Redline manual transmission fluid, and Honda molded front and rear splash guards (not installed yet).  I applied several coats of Wolfgang paint sealant.  The 1999 Ford Crown Victoria tows the boat.
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Re: Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2019, 10:18:29 AM »
I got a laugh out of " Has gadgets I have not learned yet " …
I had to look at owners manual three or four times to figure out heat / air controls !
Still not sure about radio / phone system .. It asks a lot of question ..
It also has a tire pressure monitor, wife freaked out when it came on, thought she had a flat tire, it was only a few pounds low … LOL
Love the heated seats !
 

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Re: Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2019, 12:39:05 PM »
You guys need to get back to the basics.. take my 24 T for example... no gadgets or doohickeys no door locks or windows to get stuck. Just a key and a starter.. and if the starter don’t work you can always crank it by hand.. my 40 Plymouth is nice and easy also..        the Plymouth is also my daily driver in the summer that way I can keep the boat connected to my rust free from Arizona 02 Durango R/T ready for the water at anytime..    and they all get put away for the winter and I drive ol’red for the winter... rusty but trusty and even survived an oak tree that fell in the last tornado.
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84 ssv-151, 76 cvx-16 ss, 77cvx-20 jet, 90 CSS-19, 78 cv-23, 77 gt-150, 2-78 cvx-16, 79cvx-16, 79 cvz-18,  73 cv-16, 74 cv-18, 89 219 Futura, 76 gt-150 jet, 79 cv-23, 02 Gx-225,  1980 intimidator = done!.. 79 hvp175   Now  done?

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Re: Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2019, 01:21:57 PM »
Im a die hard GM Guy.

1964 Impala SS I got from a friend after it sat on the side of his house for 11 years. I was a GM tech when I pulled it apart for him to rebuild engine and trans. I believe I was the first person to pull it apart ever and I saved every clip and bolt etc... in plastic boxes in the trunk. That payed off when I got the car. Original motor was rebuild by our circle track engine builder at the time - he decked the numbers off of the block :(... and the trans rebuilt by the trans guy at the chevy dealer I was at, for a 12 pack of beer and the parts.


1970 GMC Was my dads neighbor. It was hit and you can see that in the rear bumper. It sat, I bought it, did a bunch of work to it, lowered it. Trans was on the way out, motor was strong (actual GM target motor). But motor broke crank, had to put a built 355 and go through the TH350 trans.

1986 Chevy Scottsdale only has 95K on it. Got it with 54k for my son when he was in HS. He has personalized it, but its still mine since it isn't in his name yet... LOL.
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Re: Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2019, 10:06:45 PM »
Back in 2007 this 1967 Mercury Montcalir popped up on craigslist for 2500. I went to take a look mostly to kick tires. Told the owner i'd think about it. Few days later he called me and and asked if were still interested. I offered I'm $400 and he said yes! I thought I just flip the car but fell in love with it and 12 years later I still have it and don't think I could ever sell it. It's pretty much all original. Not perfect. It gets driven all the time, tows the boats, has been in movies, and my twin boys came home from the hospital in this car.

Back in 2009 it was involved in the Coen Brothers movie "A Serious Man". Thanks to Jerry Gilikeson for the referral.


Last summer it was used in a local short film. Trailer below:

I've had A LOT of cars in my years but the other tow of note is my 2003 Marauder I had from 2007-2017. Loved this car. I've always been a ford fan and a full size sedan fan and this was a good as is it gets. This car was my primary tow vehicle for my CV16SS.

Then once my boys were born I started to think it's about time I bought a family car so in 2017 I sold the Marauder and bought a 2013 Ford Mustang GT California Special Convertible with a 6 speed manual. This is my current daily driver and yes, it also pulls the boat! Wifey likes it too!

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Re: Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2019, 10:15:46 AM »
Good stories above, a lot of deep respect for old machinery no doubt.

My daily driver, 1997 Range Rover. I’ve kept it alive only with the help of the Brits on forums; these things are electrical nightmares. 😀



But this is another bad habit, vintage Honda motorcycles.



1973 Honda CB750k



1971 Honda CB500



1973 Honda CB350F



2001 Honda Valkyrie Interstate, for anything beyond a 30 minute ride.



Among others.

I have bought and sold a LOT of motorcycles over the years. Some running some not, and titles or not. I have a love/hate thing going with carburetors. My current fleet all run and the only machine I’m really looking for is an early CB750, say 69-72 vintage.

Yes, I have issues. 😀





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Re: Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2019, 11:35:24 AM »
I have bought and sold a LOT of motorcycles over the years. Some running some not, and titles or not. I have a love/hate thing going with carburetors. My current fleet all run and the only machine I’m really looking for is an early CB750, say 69-72 vintage.
Yes, I have issues. 😀

I recently parted with this OG 5600 mile 72 T250 Hustler. People gave me a hard time cause of the heads. But from what I read, these were parts bins bikes, as they reached the end of production, different parts could be on the bike. It ran great, I picked it up from a storage unit clear out of a friend of a friend.

Also recently picked up a 84 yz490 from the OG owners wife. The dude put new oil and plug in it and completely drained the carb and tank when he last put it away.
My real goal is a stand and display in the game room. This thing can kill you.
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Re: Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2019, 02:36:28 PM »
Good stories above, a lot of deep respect for old machinery no doubt.

My daily driver, 1997 Range Rover. I’ve kept it alive only with the help of the Brits on forums; these things are electrical nightmares. 😀



But this is another bad habit, vintage Honda motorcycles.



1973 Honda CB750k



1971 Honda CB500



1973 Honda CB350F



2001 Honda Valkyrie Interstate, for anything beyond a 30 minute ride.



Among others.

I have bought and sold a LOT of motorcycles over the years. Some running some not, and titles or not. I have a love/hate thing going with carburetors. My current fleet all run and the only machine I’m really looking for is an early CB750, say 69-72 vintage.

Yes, I have issues. 😀







What's under the cover in the garage Dave?
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Re: Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2019, 03:18:41 PM »
What's under the cover in the garage Dave?

Im would guess with the BFG, trim rings and roof drip rail its either a 68 or 69 Camaro (or firebird). The curve is too rounded to be a chevelle.
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Re: Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2019, 04:25:13 PM »
Pretty sure it's a 1966 Impala SS ..

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Re: Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2019, 04:33:59 PM »
WOW Dave !
Awesome collection of four cyl. Honda's  !
Early 750 / 4's are starting to go for big money now.
Looks like a CL scrambler in the back ground ..

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Re: Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« Reply #11 on: December 12, 2019, 07:26:00 PM »
What's under the cover in the garage Dave?

I’ve shared it before, so I kept it under wraps:

1966 Impala SS, original 396, 4 speed, AM/FM, gushes, tach, etc.
I’ve owned it since 1977, yes my first car. It was parked for a number of years before I took a few years to go through it, starting about 2001. Freshened the engine, new reproduction interior, wire harnesses, paint etc. Many things I can do, some not (paint, internal engine work). The light body Camaro’s and Chevelle’s could take me off the line but by the quarter mile mark I was winding them in. Nothing could touch it on the top end. Yes, I should have died in that beast a few times over.





   
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Re: Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« Reply #12 on: December 12, 2019, 07:36:58 PM »
WOW Dave !
Awesome collection of four cyl. Honda's  !
Early 750 / 4's are starting to go for big money now.
Looks like a CL scrambler in the back ground ..

Good eye, yes a 75 CL360 Scrambler, I like that machine, a lot of character.
The odd thing with these old Honda’s, they are actually pretty inexpensive when compared to other bikes. If they do not run they are cheap ($500) or so, but one runs the risk of internal engine issues. These things are sitting in barns all over for they were sold by the gazillions in the day and parts are widely available.

Just a fun hobby.
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Re: Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« Reply #13 on: December 12, 2019, 07:58:58 PM »
Oldfishguy, are you in the VJMC? I also love the old Japanese bikes and am a lifetime member! Gordon


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Re: Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« Reply #14 on: December 12, 2019, 08:21:26 PM »
Oldfishguy, are you in the VJMC? I also love the old Japanese bikes and am a lifetime member! Gordon

I am not a member. I’m quietly a part a few forums on Facebook. I don’t really show the bikes or vehicles and have them judged either. I produce what I would call “20 footers”, meaning looks good from that distance and not closer. They are all usable, and are used.

Between Facebook forums and YouTube one can learn how to do just about anything.
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Re: Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« Reply #15 on: December 12, 2019, 09:11:48 PM »
I invite you to have a look at my articles library on the history and restorations for some of the bikes you have -

http://www.rrrtoolsolutions.com/articles/

Best Regards, Gordon

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Re: Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« Reply #16 on: December 13, 2019, 09:59:41 AM »
I look at this one every day .. and think .. should I buy it ?

1973 Honda SL 125 - $900 (Zimmerman)
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/mcy/d/zimmerman-1973-honda-sl-125/7025770279.html

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Re: Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« Reply #17 on: December 13, 2019, 12:36:43 PM »
Gregg, it's all there and it's quite rare to see a nice off-road, enduro bike that's not all beat up and trashed. Now, unless you had one growing up or had a close friend that did - you probably won't be thrilled with performance. These made about 10 to 11 horsepower. It will get you in and out of backwoods terrain and is bulletproof. I've helped beat a couple of these up, but they kept running.

The price is very fair. Gordon

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« Reply #18 on: December 13, 2019, 01:04:24 PM »
When young all my riding Buddy's had SL100's and 125's.
I had a Kawasaki F6 and could whoop there azz's ..
Before the F6 I had a SL70.

Picture of F6 & SL70 are not my pictures.
Only pictures I have are my VF500 and what's left of my GPZ550 after 8 cart wheels in a corn field.

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Re: Tell Me About Your Car or Pickup
« Reply #19 on: December 13, 2019, 04:26:27 PM »
My brother and I were very lucky to get a matching pair of 1971 Honda 70’s.  And even more lucky to have a dad that put them up in the attic when we out grew them....   thanks dad, we took them out a few years back and got them running again which all it took was cleaning the carbs and getting rid of all the old gas and cleaning the points. I can’t tell you how much fun they still are... we use them every year now when our town has its “defeat of Jessy James days” to get around.
84 ssv-151, 76 cvx-16 ss, 77cvx-20 jet, 90 CSS-19, 78 cv-23, 77 gt-150, 2-78 cvx-16, 79cvx-16, 79 cvz-18,  73 cv-16, 74 cv-18, 89 219 Futura, 76 gt-150 jet, 79 cv-23, 02 Gx-225,  1980 intimidator = done!.. 79 hvp175   Now  done?