Winter Thoughts
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'83 - Bought it New
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Winter Thoughts
There was a time when my '83 was my daily driver. Bought it new in the fall of 1982. It was my only car which is quite a concept now for me. When the weather turned, I put 4 studded snow tires on and used to drive it up skiing almost every week. I even took it over Loveland Pass regularly to avoid the tunnel traffic. This continued for almost 6 years.
Now I am hesitant to drive it in anything other than perfect weather so from about the end of October until May, it sits in one of my garage bays being started intermiittently. I suppose that I've just turned into a protective old wimp and have come to rely soley on AWD to make it through the cold, snowy months.
Now I am hesitant to drive it in anything other than perfect weather so from about the end of October until May, it sits in one of my garage bays being started intermiittently. I suppose that I've just turned into a protective old wimp and have come to rely soley on AWD to make it through the cold, snowy months.
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There was a time when my '83 was my daily driver. Bought it new in the fall of 1982. It was my only car which is quite a concept now for me. When the weather turned, I put 4 studded snow tires on and used to drive it up skiing almost every week. I even took it over Loveland Pass regularly to avoid the tunnel traffic. This continued for almost 6 years.
Now I am hesitant to drive it in anything other than perfect weather so from about the end of October until May, it sits in one of my garage bays being started intermiittently. I suppose that I've just turned into a protective old wimp and have come to rely soley on AWD to make it through the cold, snowy months.
Now I am hesitant to drive it in anything other than perfect weather so from about the end of October until May, it sits in one of my garage bays being started intermiittently. I suppose that I've just turned into a protective old wimp and have come to rely soley on AWD to make it through the cold, snowy months.
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I just had the thought this morning that I might drive the seven to work today. Got out the phone, checked the weather... chance of rain later this afternoon and all weekend.
Went outside and started the truck.
Maybe I'll drive it next week. I hope so, because I'm really itching to be in that seat with that big wheel in front of me.
Went outside and started the truck.
Maybe I'll drive it next week. I hope so, because I'm really itching to be in that seat with that big wheel in front of me.
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There was a time when my '83 was my daily driver. Bought it new in the fall of 1982. It was my only car which is quite a concept now for me. When the weather turned, I put 4 studded snow tires on and used to drive it up skiing almost every week. I even took it over Loveland Pass regularly to avoid the tunnel traffic. This continued for almost 6 years.
Now I am hesitant to drive it in anything other than perfect weather so from about the end of October until May, it sits in one of my garage bays being started intermiittently. I suppose that I've just turned into a protective old wimp and have come to rely soley on AWD to make it through the cold, snowy months.
Now I am hesitant to drive it in anything other than perfect weather so from about the end of October until May, it sits in one of my garage bays being started intermiittently. I suppose that I've just turned into a protective old wimp and have come to rely soley on AWD to make it through the cold, snowy months.
of it in Pittsburgh PA. From 90 to 07 it only came out during the nice weather in
Pittsburgh (very rare). In 07 I moved to Charlotte and now it gets to come out and
play any day I want as long as its not precipitating. Been garaged since 90 as well.
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I just had the thought this morning that I might drive the seven to work today. Got out the phone, checked the weather... chance of rain later this afternoon and all weekend.
Went outside and started the truck.
Maybe I'll drive it next week. I hope so, because I'm really itching to be in that seat with that big wheel in front of me.
Went outside and started the truck.
Maybe I'll drive it next week. I hope so, because I'm really itching to be in that seat with that big wheel in front of me.
Now we don't have a "normal" winter this year. Too warm for the season and no snow, only rain. Hesitating every weekend.....should i start here up or.....
And i drive away in my stationwagon
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Pretty much the same here; She's served her working time and deserves a long, comfortable semi-retirement. I hope to have the same situation, some day.
There's also a practical aspect to all this; with parts slowly getting harder to find (especially for those of us stuck under smog compliance) every mile brings closer the day when something that can't be had needs replacing.
There's also a practical aspect to all this; with parts slowly getting harder to find (especially for those of us stuck under smog compliance) every mile brings closer the day when something that can't be had needs replacing.
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Pretty much the same here; She's served her working time and deserves a long, comfortable semi-retirement. I hope to have the same situation, some day.
There's also a practical aspect to all this; with parts slowly getting harder to find (especially for those of us stuck under smog compliance) every mile brings closer the day when something that can't be had needs replacing.
There's also a practical aspect to all this; with parts slowly getting harder to find (especially for those of us stuck under smog compliance) every mile brings closer the day when something that can't be had needs replacing.
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The only time I don't drive mine is the winter. I can just imagine my heartbreak when I feel like I'm the next Solberg and put her sideways into a telephone pole. Once the snow goes away so does the Slowfire and Nikki comes out to play until it snows again. I usualy get 8 or 9 months out of her unless something is broken or I'm doing another upgrade.
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'83 - Bought it New
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You are so right! Just had to replace the shutter valve and the replacement cost was $100! I've also found a couple of NOS window regulators which I am hording since those guys have a habit of crapping out.
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