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From: "Mike Hyland" <ecomcity@...>
Date: Wed May 20, 2009 12:36 pm
Subject: The Shelby GT500 Mustang is already a hot collector item

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The rebirth of a Musclecar legend-- the 2007 Carrol Shelby Cobra GT500-SVT powerhouse Musclecar .

2007 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 - Carroll
Carroll Shelby helped launch the new GT500 at the New York auto show in March 2006

Ford says the 2007 Shelby Cobra GT500 Mustang will be the most powerful factory-built Mustang in history, more powerful than the 1969 Mach 1 428 Super Cobra Jet or even the legendary 1969 Boss 429. Think about that for a second. Let it sink in. Mustang worshipers may take a knee if you have to, but the reality is this: When this car hits the streets during the summer of 2006, it'll have 470-plus horsepower, making it the most powerful Mustang ever built.

2007 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 - Mustang and vintage 1969 GT500
The new Shelby Cobra GT500 next to a 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 KR, or King of the Road model powered by a 428-cubic-inch V8 rated at 335 hp. The 500 hp new version has the striping (nose to rear air-dam) and lowered stance giving it the classic menacing look.

Shelby Approves and Ford Builds the ultimate Mustang. Ford is calling the car a unique collaboration between the legend Carroll Shelby and the Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT). "I've worked with the SVT guys for several years now," says Shelby. "And I know they have the guts, the talent and the passion to deliver the best performance Mustangs ever." Shelby, who built the legendary Shelby Mustangs and Shelby Cobras in the 1960s, served as a senior advisor to the "Dream Team" that was assembled inside the Ford Motor Company to develop and build the 2005 Ford GT supercar. But this one is truly a Musclecar legend reborn....

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From: "daniel.robins59" <daniel.robins59@...>
Date: Tue Sep 2, 2008 4:26 am
Subject: A list of Software that we must have on our computer

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We don't have to spend fortunes to get software for different
applications. They are available in plenty as freeware.

Have a look at a list of all essential software that are available for
free here: http://freesoftware.internethunter.info

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#13

From: "Mike Hyland" <ecomcity@...>
Date: Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:19 pm
Subject: Great deal on computers and autoparts

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From: "New Life Auto Trim" <customerservice@...>
Date: Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:01 pm
Subject: graphics, pinstripes, and more

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Hello, this is Sandy from New Life Auto Trim. I would just like to let
everybody know that we sell pinstripes, graphics, moldings, etc... and
we recently just got vinyl woodgrain back. If anybody is interested,
you can check out our website at www.newlifeautotrim.com
Thanks
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From: "Karen" <headleyk1962@...>
Date: Sat Dec 29, 2007 2:13 pm
Subject: New Member

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My Boyfriend Owns a restored to
Mint condition 1970 Clone BS2 Cuda
so I joined your group for Him

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From: "my_t_maus" <my_t_maus@...>
Date: Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:36 am
Subject: "clunker law"?

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Hello fellow muscle fans,

I've been out of the musclecar/classics arena for a couple of decades
but now I'm back (with a '66 lemans).  I currently live and work in
seattle washington.  I just bought my lemans from california with the
intention of registering in washington state (possibly moving back to
california in a couple of years).  I've heard of the "clunker law" in
passing but didn't pay much attention since it didn't directly affect
me. I came across an article recently that was from a few years ago.
Is this garbage still in the works? I don't anticipate a problem with
registering my california car in washington, but has anyone had any
problem with registering an "out of state" car in california or had
any trouble with the "clunker" nonesense? I want to be prepared on the
car situation, if/when I move back to california, and if it currently
is an issue, maybe I'll keep the cal. registration current until I go
back to cal. even though I'm in washington now...

Thanks for any info,
GB

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From: "Webmaster Mike Hyland" <ims@...>
Date: Sun Oct 8, 2006 3:10 pm
Subject: What defines a true musclecar and examples

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Muscle Car Definition:

Perhaps the most common question people have is what exactly is a muscle car. The term wasn't even used until the late 1970s, in the 1960s there were often called "Super Cars" if called anything at all. Therefore, the actual definition of a muscle car, or which models were muscle cars, is a topic that is often disputed. Here is the general interpretation of what is a muscle car and what cars qualify, and which don't.

Vehicle	Muscle Car?	Classification	Notes
AMC AMX	Yes	Pony Car	Even though it only has two seats, because it is based on the Javalin, it is a muscle car
AMC Javalin	No	Pony Car	Only the AMX variation or big block V8s are considered muscle cars
Buick GS	Yes	Intermediate Muscle Car	Based on Buick Skylark
Buick Riviera	No	Personal Luxury Car	Too expensive and big
Buick Skylark (non-GS)	No	Intermediate Car	Only GS versions are considered muscle cars
Buick Wildcat	No	Fullsize Car	Too large
Chevrolet Camaro	Yes	Pony car	Only SS and Z28 models are considered muscle cars
Chevrolet Chevelle SS	Yes	Intermediate Muscle Car	Only SS versions are considered muscle cars
Chevrolet Chevelle (non-SS)	No	Intermediate	Only SS versions are considered muscle cars
Chevrolet Corvette	No	Sports Car	The two seats, fiberglass body, and high price make it a sports car.
Chevrolet Impala SS	Yes	Fullsize Muscle Car	Only SS versions are considered muscle cars
Chevrolet Monte Carlo	No	Personal Luxury	Too expensive
Chevrolet Nova	Yes	Compact Car	Only SS versions are considered muscle cars
Chrysler 300 Letter Cars	No	Personal Luxury	Way too expensive and luxurious
Dodge Challenger	Yes	Pony Car	Only R/T versions are considered muscle cars
Dodge Charger	Yes	Intermediate Muscle Car	Only R/T versions are considered muscle cars
Dodge Coronet	Yes	Fullsize Muscle Car	Only R/T versions are considered muscle cars
Dodge Dart	Yes	Compact	Only Darts with 383 or 440 engines are considered muscle cars
Dodge Daytona	Yes	Specialty Muscle Cars	-
Dodge Super Bee	Yes	Intermediate Muscle Car	-
Ford Fairlane / Torino GT/Cobra	Yes	Intermediate Muscle Car	Only GT and Cobra models are considered muscle cars
Ford Galaxie	Yes	Fullsize muscle	Only Galaxies with 390 engines or larger are considered muscle cars
Ford Mustang	Yes	Pony Car	GTs, Mach 1's and Boss Mustangs are considered muscle cars
Mercury Comet / Cyclone	Yes	Intermediate	Only GTs and Cyclones are considered muscle cars
Mercury Cougar	Yes	Pony Car	Only GTs, Eliminators, and Boss engine models are considered muscle cars
Oldsmobile 442	Yes	Intermediate Muscle Car	-
Oldsmobile Cutlass	No	Intermediate	Only 442 models are considered muscle cars
Plymouth Barracuda	No	Pony car	Only 'Cuda models are considered muscle cars
Plymouth 'Cuda	Yes	Pony car	'Cudas with 340s are generally not considered muscle cars
Plymouth Duster	Yes	Compact Muscle Car	Only Dusters with 340s are considered muscle cars
Plymouth GTX	Yes	Intermediate Muscle Car	-
Plymouth Road Runner	Yes	Intermediate Muscle Car	-
Plymouth Superbird	Yes	Specialty Muscle Car	-
Pontiac Catalina 2+2	Yes	Fullsize Muscle Car	Only Catalinas with 400+ cid engines are considered muscle cars
Pontiac Firebird	Yes	Pony Car	Only Firebirds with 400 cid engines are considered muscle cars
Pontiac Grand Prix	No	Personal Luxury	Too expensive
Pontiac GTO	Yes	Intermediate Muscle Car	The first true muscle car

Strict Definition of a Muscle Car: A muscle car, by the strictest definition, is an intermediate sized, performance oriented model, powered by a large V8 engine, at an affordable price. Most of these models were based on "regular" production vehicles. These vehicles are generally not considered muscle cars, even when equipped with large V8s. If there was a high performance version available, it gets the credit, and not the vehicle that it was based on. Examples: Buick GS, Chevrolete Chevelle SS, Dodge Charger R/T, Ford Torino/Cobra, Plymouth GTX, Plymouth Road Runner, Oldsmobile 442, Pontiac GTO

Fullsize Muscle Car: The strict definition only includes intermediate size vehicles. In reality, performance oriented intermediate size vehicles didn't appear until 1964. Before then, manufacturers took existing fullsize vehicles and added extra performance to them. Because of this, the early fullsize performance vehicles are generally considered muscle cars. Examples: Chevrolet Impala (SS only), Ford Galaxie (with 390 + cid engines only), Dodge Coronet (R/Ts only), etc.

Pony Cars and Compact Cars:In addition to fullsize and intermediate muscle cars, a number of smaller vehicles started appearing on the automotive performance scene. These new "pony cars" and compact cars are generally considered muscle cars only if they have the top of the line performance engines and options.... Examples: Chevrolet Camaro (SS and Z28 models only), Ford Mustang (GTs and Boss only), Plymouth 'Cudas (no Barracudas), AMC Javelin, etc.

Mike Hyland -IMS webmaster
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St Clair Shores, MI 48080
phone (586) 498-2346

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From: "His Property" <bluwhysper@...>
Date: Fri May 26, 2006 9:53 pm
Subject: Vinatge stickers on Ebay for any Muscle Car!!!!!

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::::Fathers Day Special::::Fathers Day is coming and this lot is a
must have for the man who collects Vinatge stickers and loves cars
and Nascar!!!!!

Not only are you getting the stickers but an official Nascar 1986
Program with all inserts included From the Antioch Speedway.
A Real Autograph of one of Indy Racings finest Robbie Buhl!!!( There
is no other on e bay like this autograph card it is from 1992 and
could be considered like a rookie card)

A must for any vintage hotrod or collector, and Nascar fan!!!

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Thanks for looking,

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From: "Webmaster Mike Hyland" <ims@...>
Date: Tue May 9, 2006 4:24 pm
Subject: Factoid on the Historic Pontiac GTO

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The Pontiac GTO started the Muscle Car Era

Pontiac musclecar legion began with the 421 Bonnieville and Catalina 2+2 and took off with the introduction of the 1964 GTO, which was an affortable high performance automobile. The TransAms, based upon the Firebird model are very sought after by visitors to Classic Muscle Cars

"A muscle car, by the strictest definition, is an intermediate sized, performance oriented model, powered by a large V8 engine, at an affordable price. Most models were based on "regular" production vehicles with a special options package factory installed."

As the cheapest and lightest of Pontiac's fullsize coupes and convertibles, the Catalina was the car of choice for fullsize performance enthusiasts from 1961 to 67. With light-weight body panels to Super Duty engines and other modifications, the Pontiac Catalina would firmly establish Pontiac's performance image. Catalina's featured the 389 V8 caming in several forms. With a single four barrel, it was rated at up to 333 bhp and with three two barrel cars (Tri Power), it was rated at 348 bhp. There were even special "Super Duty" versions which increased its power to 363 bhp.

Pontiac fullsize performance reached its peak in 1963. All fullsize models got new sheetmetal for 1963, including stacked headlights. Performance enthusiasts once again turned to the Catalina, the lightest of the Pontiac fullsize coupes. The standard engine was a 389 cid V8 with 283 bhp. Next up were two 421s with 10.75:1 compression ratios: a four barrel with 353 bhp and the Trophy 421 HO (High Output) which sported triple Rochester two-barrel carburetors operated by a progressive throttle linkage and was rated at 370 bhp. For serious drag strip use, buyers could specify the Super Duty 421 which came in three states of tune which all benefited from an increase in the compression ratio from 11.0:1 to 12.0:1 and an increase in the maximum shift point from 5900 rpm to a screaming 6400 rpm. Face it folks ET times ruled the showrooms during the Musclecar era and the early Pontiacs had impressive numbers.

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The Pontiac Tempest GTO is considered by many the first true muscle car. Whereas other manufacturers were concentrating on their fullsize lines, Pontiac saw the potential for dropping a big block engine into an intermediate frame and marketing it at a budget price. Pontiac sneaked past the GM restriction on this combination by making the GTO an option on the Tempest model, creating the hottest performance machine yet. The GTO sold in great numbers and would fuel the competition between GM, Ford, and Chrysler that would keep the muscle car industry thriving for years to come till the GTO fadded out in 1974 after 10 years at the top.

Mike Hyland -IMS webmaster
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St Clair Shores, MI 48080
phone (586) 498-2346

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From: "Mike Hyland" <ims@...>
Date: Wed May 10, 2006 4:23 am
Subject: Learn all about the history of the Corvette

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The Chevrolet Corvette was first manufacturer in 1953 as a unique
American entry into the sports car market dominated by European makes
for years. Although not a muscle car by definition, the Corvette used
muscle car powertrains and has represented the American performance
car industry for fifty years. The first Corvette rolled off a
makeshift assembly line in Flint Michigan on June 30, 1953, a mere
six months after the debut of the concept car at the GM Motorama.
From the beginning, the Corvette was unique. It was only available as
a two passenger convertible in Polo White with a red interior. All
Corvettes were built by hand and its attractive and original body was
constructed out of fiberglass, not steel. Its chassis, with a 102
inch wheelbase, was basically a shortened Chevy passenger car unit.
The only engine available was named the Blue Flame Special and was an
upgraded version of the 235 cid six found in other Chevy cars. It
produced 150 bhp due to the use of a higher lift cam which provided a
significant boost in torque in the mid-range of engine speed.

Production and sales fell to just 700 units in 1955, leading to a
push within GM to kill the Corvette. However, Zora Arkus-Duntov, an
engineer on the Corvette team since 1953 and a former European road
racer, was determined to save the Corvette and make it a contender.
He started by giving the Corvette the two things it needed the most,
more power and better handling if it was to excell over the new T-
bird. By mid-1955, more power was added with the addition of a 265
cid V8 rated at 195 bhp as well as the option of a 3-speed manual
transmission. Meanwhile, Duntov drove a prototype V8 powered Corvette
to a new record in the Daytona "Measured Mile" at just over 150 mph
which gained some much needed recognition for the Corvette. The
Corvette was officially saved and Duntov would be remember as
the "grandfather of the Corvette" for his efforts.

http://www.get-in2.com/musclecars/vettes.htm

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From: Motown_musclecars@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed May 10, 2006 4:11 am
Subject: New poll for Motown_musclecars

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Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
Motown_musclecars group:

What is the most valuable and exotic of the Motown classic
Muscle cars?
Hints at http://www.get-in2.com/musclecars/

   o 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 Convertible
   o 1970 Plymouth Superbird 426 Hemi
   o 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR Convertible
   o 1969 Dodge Daytona 426 Hemi
   o 1969-1970 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible


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From: Motown_musclecars@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed May 10, 2006 4:07 am
Subject: New poll for Motown_musclecars

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Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
Motown_musclecars group:

What was the fastest USA production car in the 1;/4 mile ever built?

hints at http://www.get-in2.com/musclecars/sportscars.htm

   o 1966 427 AC Cobra
   o 1966 Corvette 427 L72 model
   o 1997 Dodge Viper GTS v-10
   o 2002 Corvette Z06
   o 1969 Camaro 427 ZL1


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From: Motown_musclecars@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed May 10, 2006 4:03 am
Subject: New poll for Motown_musclecars

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Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
Motown_musclecars group:

What was the fastest authentic Muscle car in the 1/4 mile

   o 1970 Chevelle SS454
   o 1970 426 Hemi Road Runner
   o 1966 Corvette 427 425 HP rocket
   o 1970 Hemi Cuda
   o 1969 Road Runner 440 Six BBL


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