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Post by BUCKY on Dec 31, 2017 13:42:56 GMT -6
When I bought the '68 Imperial convertible back in '98, I put the top down at least once a month for about 14 months straight. We rode in one Christmas parade with a light drizzle falling, and an open umbrella over our heads!!!  |
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Post by Dukemaddog on Dec 31, 2017 14:24:50 GMT -6
Mike that app is a scream! I love it!
Beekster, you look great in that roadster. You'll have fun!
Bucky, that is so cool!
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Post by Beekster on Dec 31, 2017 14:49:46 GMT -6
Mike that app is a scream! I love it! Beekster, you look great in that roadster. You'll have fun! Bucky, that is so cool! Duke, there's nothing like a convertible to turn head, especially this time of year in Oregon. Days like this aren't unusual despite our reputation for endless rain, and a drive with the top down never fails to generate a bunch of double-takes, waves, and the occasional honk with grin & thumbs up. Everyone recognizes that I bought the thing for open-air motoring, and (I think) admire my determination to use it as designed. Either that, or they are simply humoring the crazy dude with the top down in winter. Bucky, do you still have that Imperial? The name really suited those things. My grandfather had a '65 sedan, the first car I experienced with power windows and seats. |
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Post by JCON on Dec 31, 2017 14:51:41 GMT -6
Make sure and play if I were a rich man at full blast as you tool around in the convertible!!! Sure to attract attention that way, lol!!!
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Post by Beekster on Dec 31, 2017 15:04:12 GMT -6
Make sure and play if I were a rich man at full blast as you tool around in the convertible!!! Sure to attract attention that way, lol!!! You don't have to be rich to own an SLK, and I'm not. Sticker on this one when new was $48,000 back in 2006. I bought it used in February of 2014 with 89,000 miles on it, one owner with dealer service history, for $15,500 including shipping from Pleasonton, CA to Hillsboro. Depending on the mood, just about anything can be blaring out of the stereo: Jimmy Buffett, Van Halen, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Pink Martini, Pink Floyd, Little River Band, Gerry Rafferty, Eagles, Elton John, Dan Fogelberg, you name it. My musical tastes are eclectic.  Wife took this one during our run today, just an hours' drive around the area to keep the fluids circulated and the battery charged. |
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Post by JCON on Dec 31, 2017 15:07:18 GMT -6
People always think you are rich in a convertible, lol!!! I'm glad the weather cooperated with you so you could enjoy it!!! Blessings my friend, Joe
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Post by BUCKY on Jan 1, 2018 19:12:54 GMT -6
Yessir, I have owned the Imperial since '98. I also have a 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati, and Mrs. Bucky has a 1990 Jaguar XJS V-12 convertible! We love 'em!
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Post by Steve Ski on Jan 4, 2018 11:50:00 GMT -6
Hey, my Lil Red is the best $ I evr spent, 40mph with them winders down. Heck, that's a "top off", right? Just bein a bit Onion Crickeyun, that's all Joe, lol.
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Post by JCON on Jan 4, 2018 20:49:07 GMT -6
Lol Ski!!!
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Post by Steve Ski on Jan 10, 2018 9:42:30 GMT -6
Hey Joe, the latest projection is 12-18" this evening thru Thursday, crap! I've already got a slurpy in the parking area, how'm I gonna plow this new stuff when it comes? Temps will be round 32*, not good. Time to hibernate I recon, Bahahhaaaaaaaaa............ this is gonna be a hoot
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Post by JCON on Jan 10, 2018 11:22:48 GMT -6
Yeah I saw that... I'm a wee bit concerned for my little snow blower and my back... been blowing slush for a few days off the nasty drive so the wife can get in and out... think I'll be parking my red beast at the bottom and walking up... time will tell...
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Post by BUCKY on Jan 10, 2018 16:00:50 GMT -6
I think I would hibernate!!
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Post by JEFF on Jan 10, 2018 16:18:17 GMT -6
Hang in there, Bro's. You'll make it.  |
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Post by JCON on Jan 10, 2018 16:24:40 GMT -6
What is really weird is the sun is shining and its nice out right now... Bright blue sky all around!!! The calm before the storm I guess!!!  |
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Post by BUCKY on Jan 10, 2018 16:51:06 GMT -6
62° in Tennessee today...... one to three inches of snow possible Friday!   |
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Post by JCON on Jan 10, 2018 16:55:42 GMT -6
Wow!!! Time to hibernate for sure!!! |
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Post by BUCKY on Jan 10, 2018 17:01:42 GMT -6
The up-and-down temps are what gets me sick!
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Post by JCON on Jan 10, 2018 17:04:48 GMT -6
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Post by BUCKY on Jan 10, 2018 17:12:15 GMT -6
Thanks for the tip! I'll look into that.
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Post by JEFF on Jan 10, 2018 17:58:24 GMT -6
They put Oregano on Pizza. Does that count?
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