school had a driving survey

"Slant6" (slant-6) 01/02/2014 at 20:30 • Filed to: None

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I answered truthfully.

I should also include my series of street races with a mysterious Gray diesel Beetle.
(I always win)

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Slant6 01/02/2014 at 20:34

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Were any pretty ladies hot and bothered near you when making these alleged handbrake turns?

JohnPlayerSpecial > Slant6 01/02/2014 at 20:42

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Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Slant6 01/02/2014 at 20:57

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DOOOOORIIIIIIIFTOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Slant6 > Where have all the lightweights gone? 01/02/2014 at 21:00

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There was one in the car that started screaming. And one female security officer that started chasing me on a bike.

Yes. I know I'm a stupid High Schooler.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > Slant6 01/02/2014 at 21:13

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I've been using the handbrake to turn in the snow then the FWD just wants to keep going straight. The back end needs some motivation. Also, I hate FWD in the snow.

Slant6 > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 01/02/2014 at 21:15

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"What is Snow?"-North Carolina.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > Slant6 01/02/2014 at 21:25

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My Cutlass is originally from NC. The only time it has ever "seen" snow is probably when some snow came into the garage through the vent.

Slant6 > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 01/02/2014 at 21:35

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We get snow maybe once a season here in Raleigh.

Slave2anMG > Slant6 01/02/2014 at 21:38

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Are you old enough to remember Dumpzilla back in 2000? 21.7 inches of the crap...shut down the airport for three days, the rest of the city for a good week.

Slant6 > Slave2anMG 01/02/2014 at 21:41

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I remember having to stay at a friends house while mine didn't have any power. I'm pretty sure it was 2003 or something. I might be thinking of the ice storm.

Slave2anMG > Slant6 01/02/2014 at 21:57

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Ice storm, November 2002...I remember as I'd just taken a new job...

Slant6 > Slave2anMG 01/02/2014 at 21:58

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I lived up in Youngsville in 2000. I do recall having snow, barley enough to make a snow man.

lucky's pepper > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 01/02/2014 at 22:27

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More pics and info on the Cutlass!

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 01/02/2014 at 23:21

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DAYUM!!! Id kill to have a lift like that in my garage!

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 01/03/2014 at 01:00

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They come in handy, if you have the head room. Great for working on the Dodge. Cheaper than renting storage or expanding the garage, if you even can.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > lucky's pepper 01/03/2014 at 01:33

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As you wish. When I was graduating high school 10 years ago, my parents said if I get an A average, they'll get me a car. So for the same price as a 2 year old Hyundai, I could get a 32 year old Oldsmobile. No brainer.

It's a 72 Cutlass Supreme. 350, 4 barrel, single exhaust, TH350 column shift auto, open end diff, rated at a whopping 180 SAE net hp. Covert beige (that is honestly the name of the color) with brocade cloth interior and all the original brochures, manuals, warranty cards... Originally from NC. 80k miles. Pretty much original except for one repaint and some random parts that deteriorate with normal wear and tear. Engine has never been pulled and rebuilt.

I'd say Ive been a good steward to the car. Most 18 year olds would be tempted to put on dual exhaust with headers and bigger carb as soon as they got the car. Not me, I basically just drove it and kept it clean over the years. I ended up putting the original wheels and hubcaps back on this summer.

I am keeping my eyes open for the proper steering wheel. Funny how most people want my period correct wheel, but I want the regular non-442 wheel.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > Slant6 01/03/2014 at 01:37

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Hmm. So maybe it has seen some snow... But it's still solid original sheet metal.

lucky's pepper > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 01/03/2014 at 08:30

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I would say you've been a fantastic steward of the car. Even though it's just a regular Cutlass, it's now a 42 y/o regular Cutlass that deserves to be cared for and clearly is.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > lucky's pepper 01/03/2014 at 11:32

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Thank you, sir. Like you said, it is a regular Cutlass. Probably somewhat typical of what you would actually see on the road back then. I don't know the exact numbers, but I would guess most were not 442's. I like that it is a little time capsule. Every now and then, somebody who is restoring their Cutlass will ask if they can snap some detail pics to use as a reference. It is getting harder to find the Cutlass Supreme body style, and even harder to find ones that aren't trying to be a 442.

lucky's pepper > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 01/03/2014 at 15:14

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It's certainly beautiful. I appreciate the efforts of folks like you who care for older cars so they are around for the rest of us to enjoy.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 01/03/2014 at 17:30

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AWWW man i have some serious garage jealousy right now.

And that charger is sweet! Thats my favorite body for old chargers

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 01/03/2014 at 19:25

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The Charger is my dad's. He's the MOPAR guy. The car is ok. But is definitely the year Charger I would go for.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 01/03/2014 at 19:30

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Which is yours? The 'maro?

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 01/03/2014 at 19:45

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And the Cutlass.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 01/03/2014 at 20:34

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Nice man. You have some nice rides

Echo51 > JohnPlayerSpecial 01/04/2014 at 17:20

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...But her parents will want a word with you about the driveway...