72Fury
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This was the best tractor I have owned. A M818. A complete military rebuild. Shoulda never sold it.
If you had to make a bet...
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72Fury
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Ok, I feel better. Back on topic. The Alfa could be a good bet. Terrific write ups. It is going to be like a new Ferrari Dino. I don't see the Corvette doing it. Production numbers are really high for this year. Subura WRX, Evo will be collectible. Things are changing fast though. I really don't see anything with an internal combustion engine being collected in 40 years.
its cool on the M818 diversion..thats a cool truck. since i "hi-jacked" my own thread early on, can you put a few words in about what makes this truck special? man, i love these old trucks but dont know a thing about them. :glasses10:
Alfa Romeo 4C -- looks cool, timeless, probably full of cool technology. i see why you bet on it
40 years from now we certainly will have new powertrain technology...fuel cell, battery-electric, some ICE breakthrough extending their life, etc.
will the ICE be gone as an OEM vehicle offering? probably will be, but what becomes of the hundreds of millions ICE-powered vehicles still in existence by then? they all get a "mass extinction" or get progressively/outright "outlawed" (some would say thats already happening) and recycled/relegated to museums?
i hope to live long enough to see it..whatever happens ;)
72Fury
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Mine was a complete fresh rebuild when I got it for the whopping sum of $2600 plus a 10% buyers premium. The price was low, because about 20 other identical trucks at that location being auctioned. I had to ship it for another $800 out of Missouri. New tires, brakes, wiring, rebuilt drivetrain etc. All wheel drive, 250 Cummins, 5 speed with a 2 speed transfer case. Air over hydraulic brakes & power steering, so it was easy to drive. It would go anywhere, until the ribs in the tires got filled up with mud. Then you where in big trouble. I detailed it, changed filters etc. Just fun to have around. About 55 mph top speed. I put it on ebay with no reserve, ending on a Super Bowl night. When I listed it, I just didn't think about what was a week away. I should have pulled the add, but did not. I was rewarded with a sold price that was well below the market. Never ever again will I do a no reserve!
Here's what the Army is using now for the heavy haul....
HET Heavy Equipment Transporter with M1000 Trailer (40 tires on it)
HET Heavy Equipment Transporter with M1000 Trailer (40 tires on it)
72Fury
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Several of those are on ebay. Big trucks. I have a boat building place near me, with an assortment of old army trucks. They have an old Mack 123, 10 ton tractor. Huge. It is not street legal at 10 feet wide. Top speed is around 35 mph. The downfall for these trucks, for me, is that every single part is heavy. A brake drum weighs something close to a small block chevy.
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there was one of these in Carlisle. These and the Warlocks and Macho Power Wagons are I favorite Dodge trucks.
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I saw one of these yesterday, same color. I hate to admit that every time I see one I can't stop looking.Unappreciated...if you don't recognize it, and what it could do, it wouldn't surprise me. :icon_winkle:
it probably means you didnt live in Michigan where all 'em were in company car service..not many were seen/sold around the country it appears. doused with the brand discontinuance, it was only made 2008 and 2009 model years.
rated at "415/415", 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, vented Brembo's, six-speed Tremec "manny", etc...fun, fun car.
patrick66
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That G8 Pontiac is an amazing car! A sedan with a Corvette driveline. I want one, and have seen a couple for sale locally in the past year. The owners are mighty proud of them!
good eye my brother ..i left it (and i think detmatt did too cuz we see these cars all the time) "unidentified" for one of you out-of-state members to name it :yes:
the one shown is the G8 GXP..the hottest one. "Corvette" 6.2L LS3 engine, handles like its on rails, runs like a bat-outta-the-lower regions, hauls the mail..pick your metaphor...and was affordable relatively speaking versus cars of similar capability. some people may see it differently..i see it like you do. amazing car.
like many times and with other companies, GM gets a thing right finally and then kills it. i am gonna wait a few more years and then get one to hold onto a while...not to flip but because i like the car and will "save" one for its next caretaker.
its not gonna be uber-collectible I dont think but should have solid, loyal following by then.
Power Wagons I've seen but 'Macho" Power Wagon, no. Warlock? never heard of it till now. Yup, cool trucks! Collectible I'm sure
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I'll take one of each of these!
Cant read what these "heavy metal" trucks are.
Tradesman van upper left, D-50 compact pickup, Macho Power Wagon in middle, Warlock upper right, and RamCharger 4x4 lower right?
anyway, one for road. never seen one of these on the road that I recall..even when in production. was a featured vehicle in a TV show in 80's though, some "buddy cop" genre?
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That one was featured in the Simon & Simon detective series but with stacked headlights.
What about these...any doubts about the clamor for them in 20 years? The super-cars ..slam dunk I think. Some doubt the Magnum will become desirable..I think it already is on the path to become a solid contender.
2005 Ford GT
2008 Audi R8
2007 Dodge Magnum
2009 Viper SCR
2005 Ford GT
2008 Audi R8
2007 Dodge Magnum
2009 Viper SCR
commando1
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Every member here take Ross' Challenger out for ONE day.
Get it out of your damn system once and for all.
Please return the car with a full tank.
Then you'll have a story even fifty years from now...]
Sorry, Ross. The car needs to be put to a really worthwhile cause.
Get it out of your damn system once and for all.
Please return the car with a full tank.
Then you'll have a story even fifty years from now...]
Sorry, Ross. The car needs to be put to a really worthwhile cause.
sorry, don't quite follow your point(s) as I am still a bit new here.."inside" reference between long-time members/friends?
commando1
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Member Ross, aka Stormer has a metric Challenger that is unbelievable for a streetable machine. Doing mid-tens I believe at the track now.
What I'm saying is, I guess, is you should not die until you've scared your pants off in a modern super muscle car. Not muscle. Super muscle.
When you're 75 years old you can always be the guy in the forum who goes off-top in a thread with a " I remember this xxxxx I drove one day. You wouldn't believe [ fill in the blank ]...."
The memory is sweeter than the ride.
What I'm saying is, I guess, is you should not die until you've scared your pants off in a modern super muscle car. Not muscle. Super muscle.
When you're 75 years old you can always be the guy in the forum who goes off-top in a thread with a " I remember this xxxxx I drove one day. You wouldn't believe [ fill in the blank ]...."
The memory is sweeter than the ride.
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