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08-09-2012, 03:10 PM | #1 |
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Cosmo's new '69 Firebird 400
I've been going through the process of buying a new project and after two months. Finally almost there... Car found, price ageed, transport sorted and a little DOTARS paper work and it can be packed onto a boat.
Clues
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09-09-2012, 12:29 PM | #2 |
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I want to say early coke bottle Corvette, but...
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09-09-2012, 02:20 PM | #3 |
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well Appoll11 - so 1969
Mustang, Corvette stingray ? Potato? for some reason Delorean came into mind but hmmm 4 CCCC ? very confused on that. |
09-09-2012, 03:14 PM | #4 |
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I said Corvette, because Chevy gave some astronauts them
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09-09-2012, 03:17 PM | #5 |
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I hope it's a stingray. I have had a not so secret love of them since I first saw one when I was about 10.
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CCCC is a HEX color code..Which is grey (or silver)
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I briefly thought Irish, but then couldn't think of a car made in Ireland that was worth while.
EDIT: Wasn't there a car produced similar to the Caterhams?
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Westfield, Lotus, quite a lot of Super 7-ish kits
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09-09-2012, 06:12 PM | #9 |
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ah man dont be like that
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09-09-2012, 06:34 PM | #10 |
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Rodhog was right with the year = 1969
Apollo 11 is also american CCCC is the roman numeral for 400 There is a variety of potato called Pontiac It's in need of restoration and I want to put it back 99% original. 1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible Four hundred cubic inches of V8 A Stingray (Vette) would have been nice except I only want the 427 and they are expensive.
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Very cool. Uncommon choice which makes it more interesting, too
Needs airbags and dog dish hubcaps.
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09-09-2012, 07:48 PM | #12 |
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That, is so pimp.
Question: what's the rule on left hand drive? Has to be converted or exempt?
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09-09-2012, 08:15 PM | #13 |
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I have only looked at Vic regs. There are two sets of rules, pre 1973 and post 1973, not sure of the exact cutoff date. I don't need to do a conversion or have it labled as LHD.
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09-09-2012, 09:16 PM | #14 |
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Shhhhht that's awesome
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10-09-2012, 08:00 PM | #15 |
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Ha I was actually Thinking at the time 442 oldsmobile but must be me.
Firebirds nice. Was 69 Comaro did a burnout for wedding recently near home. Having sort of grown up around such cars. I actually have No love for them. Respect but NO LOVE. Still Good for you - great crusier convertable etc. Which I think is the best and only way to have an old american car. for me 1963 Vette with a small block is all I'd want. Other wise it would be 502 and nothing smaller, in a GTO. |
19-09-2012, 07:29 PM | #16 |
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Aaaaaagh,
The car is a one owner and has been sitting in his back shed forever. He is having trouble letting go and isn't completing the paperwork. If this goes on too much longer I may just have to go to LA and buy him a beer or two.
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19-09-2012, 08:03 PM | #17 |
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That would be such an inconvenience! Going all that way just for a beer!
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19-09-2012, 11:48 PM | #18 |
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Some stupid Yank might have called Melbounre the A-hole of the world.
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19-10-2012, 06:53 PM | #19 |
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I received a letter from the government (ours) telling me that I am allowed to import the beast. One small hurdle I guess and now to follow up next week where the rest of it's at.
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18-12-2012, 09:23 PM | #20 |
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Well it looks like I put a deposit on a car that should never have been advertised. Now the car is still being advertised for $3,000 more than originaly advertised and no replies to e-mails etc...
Just gonna put all of my ducks in order and make his life difficult over christmas.
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