Author Topic: Things seen in the neighborhood (Read 163485 times)

me_2 · « **Reply #760 on:** April 27, 2021, 08:06:16 pm »

Quote from: dirtyjeffer on April 27, 2021, 06:19:13 pm

it's amazing how many vehicles that 3800 went into...one of GMs best engines.

Funning fact I read Today about the history of this V6 231cu3: GM bought back from AMC the tooling of Buick V6 they previously sold to Kaiser-Jeep (if I get it right)
#231 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_V6_engine#231

Previous version of it
#V6 Fireball https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_V6_engine#Fireball_V6
#198 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_V6_engine#198
#225 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_V6_engine#225
#Dauntless (Kaiser-Jeep) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_V6_engine#Dauntless

and quite few more iterations after #231 ... Source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_V6_engine

me_2 · « **Reply #761 on:** May 09, 2021, 09:59:09 pm »

These 3 containers with roll up doors, jacked up from ground, next to the rivières des Milles Îles, Boisbriand, QC ?

Great_Big_Abyss · « **Reply #762 on:** May 10, 2021, 02:17:04 pm »

I was riding my bike home from work on Friday at lunch when I got passed by a bright orange AMG GT. Man, what a gorgeous, gorgeous car.

And on Thursday I was driving the Civic home from a bike ride at Bird's Hill Park. I was on Hwy 59 doing 100kph when a JEEP Grand Cherokee SRT turned onto the highway ahead of me and floored it to get to speed. It sounded AWESOME!!!!

Bubba · « **Reply #763 on:** May 10, 2021, 03:25:10 pm »

Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on May 10, 2021, 02:17:04 pm

I was riding my bike home from work on Friday at lunch when I got passed by a bright orange AMG GT. Man, what a gorgeous, gorgeous car.

And on Thursday I was driving the Civic home from a bike ride at Bird's Hill Park. I was on Hwy 59 doing 100kph when a JEEP Grand Cherokee SRT turned onto the highway ahead of me and floored it to get to speed. It sounded AWESOME!!!!

I guess there are people with money in Winnipeg.

KD · « **Reply #764 on:** May 10, 2021, 06:22:31 pm »

Quote from: me_2 on April 27, 2021, 04:32:13 pm

I bought from my father (after the Cricket died) his orange 1977 Buick Skylark, 3rd generation ('75-79), the last one before gen (X) FWD.
Mine was "powered" by a V6 3.8L / 231cu3 coupled to a 3 speed automatic.

Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_Skylark#Third_generation_(1975–1979)

Haha, I had one of those. Mine was a 76. I bought it as a second car for us sometime in the late 80s early 90s. It was owned by a lady in my condo building and I bought it from the estate after she passed away. It had only around 30K on it and i paid $1000. Case of being in the right place at the right time. Drove decently but suspension in those things was crap.

JohnnyMac · « **Reply #765 on:** May 10, 2021, 06:31:38 pm »

Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on May 10, 2021, 02:17:04 pm

I was riding my bike home from work on Friday at lunch when I got passed by a bright orange AMG GT. Man, what a gorgeous, gorgeous car.

And on Thursday I was driving the Civic home from a bike ride at Bird's Hill Park. I was on Hwy 59 doing 100kph when a JEEP Grand Cherokee SRT turned onto the highway ahead of me and floored it to get to speed. It sounded AWESOME!!!!

There is an older guy along the route that we walk our pups that has a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and a Dodge Challenger Hellcat. Over 1,400hp between his two vehicles. There are people who if they added up every vehicle they owned and not get to 1,400hp combined.

Brig · « **Reply #766 on:** May 13, 2021, 02:41:05 pm »

Didn't have my phone with me, but someone in my neighbourhood has a purple Volvo SUV. Purple??? Which one comes in purple??? It was parked nose out, so I couldn't see the rear badges.

blur911 · « **Reply #767 on:** May 13, 2021, 03:59:21 pm »

Quote from: JohnnyMac on May 10, 2021, 06:31:38 pm

Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on May 10, 2021, 02:17:04 pm
I was riding my bike home from work on Friday at lunch when I got passed by a bright orange AMG GT. Man, what a gorgeous, gorgeous car.

And on Thursday I was driving the Civic home from a bike ride at Bird's Hill Park. I was on Hwy 59 doing 100kph when a JEEP Grand Cherokee SRT turned onto the highway ahead of me and floored it to get to speed. It sounded AWESOME!!!!
There is an older guy along the route that we walk our pups that has a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and a Dodge Challenger Hellcat. Over 1,400hp between his two vehicles. There are people who if they added up every vehicle they owned and not get to 1,400hp combined.

I can get to 1400hp...just...

It takes 24.5 liters in displacement and 6 engines though.

me_2 · « **Reply #768 on:** May 23, 2021, 06:46:29 pm »

Strong baby blue Citroën 2CV

ChaosphereIX · « **Reply #769 on:** May 24, 2021, 08:32:01 am »

The toys are coming out in my neck of the woods. Civic R, Audi R8, AMG GT in beautiful green, Jag FType R, Maserati Gransport, a couple of 911s, a Z06 Vette, and a Boxter. All seen on my last walk to the park. The little guy is getting good with his cars too, loved the Maser when it rumbled by.

Triple Bob · « **Reply #770 on:** May 24, 2021, 08:39:32 am »

Is it me of is the AMG GT sooooooooooooo much nicer in real life than in photos? It look too rounded and blobby in pics, but in real life it's very low, sleek, and makes an amazing sound!

I'd have one in a heartbeat.

OliverD · « **Reply #771 on:** May 24, 2021, 11:38:21 am »

Quote from: Triple Bob on May 24, 2021, 08:39:32 am

Is it me of is the AMG GT sooooooooooooo much nicer in real life than in photos? It look too rounded and blobby in pics, but in real life it's very low, sleek, and makes an amazing sound!

I'd have one in a heartbeat.

Are you talking about the two door or four door?

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #772 on:** May 24, 2021, 12:00:27 pm »

yea, i saw one last year drive by me and i was like "WTF was that?!"...when i got home shortly after, i scoured the interwebs to see what MB product it was an found out it was the AMG GT 4 door...man, it looked great in person.

Triple Bob · « **Reply #773 on:** May 24, 2021, 12:06:28 pm »

Quote from: OliverD on May 24, 2021, 11:38:21 am

Quote from: Triple Bob on May 24, 2021, 08:39:32 am
Is it me of is the AMG GT sooooooooooooo much nicer in real life than in photos? It look too rounded and blobby in pics, but in real life it's very low, sleek, and makes an amazing sound!

I'd have one in a heartbeat.

Are you talking about the two door or four door?

Two door Coupe.

Golly · « **Reply #774 on:** May 26, 2021, 11:23:14 am »

on the way home after doing groceries this morning

EV Dan · « **Reply #775 on:** May 26, 2021, 11:39:48 am »

Emergency weed

JohnnyMac · « **Reply #776 on:** May 26, 2021, 12:14:08 pm »

Quote from: Golly on May 26, 2021, 11:23:14 am

on the way home after doing groceries this morning

For whatever reason I've always thought it would be cool to turn one of those mini trucks into a camper/RV. Something just for two at the most.

Bubba · « **Reply #777 on:** May 26, 2021, 12:16:49 pm »

Quote from: Golly on May 26, 2021, 11:23:14 am

on the way home after doing groceries this morning

KD · « **Reply #778 on:** May 26, 2021, 04:36:18 pm »

Came back from walking the dog and this lovely TR6 was parked beside me. Got talking with the nice lady and gentleman owners and they bought it brand new in 1974. They still go on the odd road trip and they're in their late 70s at least. Thought that was pretty awesome!

Railton · « **Reply #779 on:** May 26, 2021, 05:33:21 pm »

Quote from: KD on May 26, 2021, 04:36:18 pm

Came back from walking the dog and this lovely TR6 was parked beside me. Got talking with the nice lady and gentleman owners and they bought it brand new in 1974. They still go on the odd road trip and they're in their late 70s at least. Thought that was pretty awesome!

^^Boss!
There's one a street over form me in that color. He has a Morgan as well.
Railton