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Topic: New owner of a 2002 tii!!! |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 8
Views: 310
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 08:09 Subject: Re: New owner of a 2002 tii!!! |
| Stay away from mon femme, si'l vous plait, you very sexy Frenchie!! Seriously, congratulations on your new '02! --- C'est une magnifique et classique voiture, eh?? |
Topic: Im in Berkley. What should I see?!?! |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 20
Views: 289
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 05:31 Subject: Re: Im in Berkley. What should I see?!?! |
| Have fun out there, Scott! Mary & I are planning a trip to Carmel in Sept. to visit her aunt & uncle. We expect to check out Monterey, Pebble Beach, vineyards, & all kinds of stuff. I want to drive ... |
Topic: Obama leads McCain by 24 points. |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 10
Views: 179
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 7-18-08 05:24 Subject: Re: Jim, any individual with any brains could have . . . |
| We'd probably end up agreeing on a lot of things since you are a leftie. I'll buy the drinks & we will solve the world's problems together. I was too young for Viet Nam. I never registered for the d ... |
Topic: 1973 Sahara Restoration |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 4
Views: 722
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 7-18-08 02:23 Subject: Re: 1973 Sahara Restoration |
| Are you having the orig. engine rebuilt, Metric Mechanic engine, or something else? I hear lots of good things about T. Sayther. You should have a very fine '02 before long. Sahara rocks! One day ... |
Topic: worst Knight ever |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 7
Views: 186
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 7-18-08 12:05 Subject: Re: worst Knight ever |
| You are so intelecktooal Kfunk! Tell me you were only there to see Daisy Duke... |
Topic: Obama leads McCain by 24 points. |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 10
Views: 179
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 7-18-08 05:40 Subject: Re: Exactly what draft are you talking about? . . . |
| We are sorely overstretched militarily, so a 3rd war would tempt some to reintroduce the draft. Using enough scare tactics and false patriotism, the powerful few would attempt to bully us into a draf ... |
Topic: Obama leads McCain by 24 points. |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 10
Views: 179
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 7-17-08 12:22 Subject: Re: Obama leads McCain by 24 points. |
| I say if you want to bomb, bomb, bomb IRAN, then vote for McCain. But I will resent your vote since I have children that will become draft-fodder for our 3RD WAR in the region. I will not send my ki ... |
Topic: Blunt dude ?? for noob |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 14
Views: 441
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-17-08 12:14 Subject: Re: Blunt dude ?? for noob |
| Are you a dude or more of a reformed hippie-type, BLUNT?? Inquiring minds would like to know... :) |
Topic: any o2'ers in dublin ohio |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 3
Views: 107
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-7-08 02:50 Subject: Re: you just missed a getogether over in Dayton on the 3rd.. |
| Sorry, I'll be camping with the McCarty side of the family down in Red River Gorge. Hope you manage a decent MW '02 gtg while in the area. |
Topic: Who wants to call "BS" on this one?! |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 5
Views: 639
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Forum: Cars Posted: 7-7-08 02:47 Subject: Re: Its a non-tii.....VIN is 422XXXX |
| buyer beware -- when he's talkin', he's lyin' !! |
Topic: 02ers in SW Ohio are awesome! |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 6
Views: 187
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-4-08 11:54 Subject: Re: 02ers in SW Ohio are awesome! |
| William (& Jessie): Very good to meet you. Sorry I had to dash off to work so fast. You are welcome to drop in on us too. Mary & I live all of 15 min. away from Mike & Carol. I got a quick look at ... |
Topic: Any Toyota heads here? Looking for... |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 11
Views: 297
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 7-2-08 12:10 Subject: Re: Any Toyota heads here? Looking for... |
| Pretty good college student car when I was one of them. The SR5 beat the hell out of the Pintos, Vegas, Gremlins, & Dusters at the time. I rode in one or two back then -- definitely more impressive. |
Topic: Anybody here? "Cool 02" |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 0
Views: 239
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-1-08 11:17 Subject: Anybody here? "Cool 02" |
| Today at Foreign Car Parts & Svc. (Huber Hts.) I saw a jade green (or amazon green) '76 parked out back. The Ohio plate reads: COOL 02. Hadn't seen your '02 before today. Come out & say hi! |
Topic: Philmont Scout Ranch in NM |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 5
Views: 209
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 7-1-08 05:10 Subject: Philmont Scout Ranch in NM |
| I am very pleased. My 17-yr.-old, Alec, is heading to Philmont this am as part of a 46 person group from this area. I went to Philmont in '74 & my brother went in '67. The boys will have 12 days of h ... |
Topic: dumb "forum ettiquette" question |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 5
Views: 291
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-30-08 11:02 Subject: Re: dumb "forum ettiquette" question |
| Thanks, Rob, but I won't be "bump'ing" --- still dumb to me. Too old and set in my ways! |
Topic: Finally woke up the '02 today! |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 4
Views: 263
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-29-08 08:03 Subject: Re: Finally woke up the '02 today! |
| Cheers for you and the '71 Colorado! Hoping to see you, Ginger and the '02 soon. Good luck shaking off the cobwebs. |
Topic: dumb "forum ettiquette" question |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 5
Views: 291
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-28-08 12:08 Subject: Re: dumb "forum ettiquette" question |
| I still don't get why you would say "bump" -- it just seems annoying to me. Why not say something of substance instead?? It's like the kool kats saying "word" -- very stupid! |
Topic: New guy intro |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 11
Views: 356
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-28-08 12:05 Subject: Re: New guy intro |
| Great story, Daniel. Keep it Sahara -- we can't all re-do our '02's in Inka. BTW, my 1st car (for all of $600) was a '71 Maverick, but no 302, just the avg. inline 6 cyl. engine. Very reliable, but ... |
Topic: Met David E. Davis at the Greenwich Concours yesterday |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 13
Views: 496
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-9-08 09:58 Subject: Re: Met David E. Davis at the Greenwich Concours yesterday |
| I went to the Ault Park Concours D'Elegance in Cincinnati yesterday. I met Jeff Lane of the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville. He brought a number of microcars including the tiniest car of all: the Pee ... |
Topic: Update on my new 72 tii and Highway 1 Trip! |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 14
Views: 681
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-9-08 07:47 Subject: Re: Update on my new 72 tii and Highway 1 Trip! |
| Can't wait to see your Golf tii! Come to think of it, we need to meet up in person for the 1st time. Looks like you're having a great trip. Enjoy. |
Topic: What a difference! |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 6
Views: 413
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-8-08 01:32 Subject: Re: What a difference! |
| Hmmmmmmmm. Keep me posted Mike. Since I am now a long-distance member of The 02 Group, I should try to attend, n'est pas?? Again, great fun along the Blue Ridge Parkway recently. You guys are OK n ... |
Topic: What a difference! |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 6
Views: 413
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-8-08 01:30 Subject: Re: What a difference! |
| Hmmmmmmmm. Keep me posted Mike. Since I am now a long-distance member of The 02 Group, I should try to attend, n'est pas?? Again, great fun along the Blue Ridge Parkway recently. You guys are OK n ... |
Topic: What a difference! |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 6
Views: 413
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-7-08 09:40 Subject: Re: I'm sure Mike & Foreign Car Service appreciated the stimulus (nt) |
| He did appreciate it! He opened up the shop for me and we talked a while. The tranny shifts so smoothly now -- which I appreciate. First time since 1975 that I have shifted such a smooth 2002 transm ... |
Topic: What a difference! |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 6
Views: 413
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-7-08 11:31 Subject: What a difference! |
| Just got my '02 back from a desperately needed clutch replacement. It shifts wonderfully now. I had been fighting it for several years. Parts incl. clutch assembly, pilot bearing, crank seal, flange ... |
Topic: Getting use to life without my 02... |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 15
Views: 490
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-7-08 05:58 Subject: Re: Getting used to life without my 02... |
| Your loss is our gain, Ibjettin. Ian lives in Dayton and we are excited over your '02 becoming his '02. We need a bit of GOLF in the MW '02 lineup. We have been heavy on Sahara (3 of them) around he ... |
Topic: Opinions or information on this 2002 PLEASE...ended auction. |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 8
Views: 354
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Forum: Cars Posted: 6-6-08 08:55 Subject: Re: Opinions or information on this 2002 PLEASE...ended auct |
| No, I am not sure how. I was just going from memory since the VIN was one away from mine -- it sticks in my mind. The previous owner seemed like a good guy. |
Topic: Opinions or information on this 2002 PLEASE...ended auction. |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 8
Views: 354
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Forum: Cars Posted: 6-6-08 08:44 Subject: Re: Opinions or information on this 2002 PLEASE...ended auct |
| In 2006 it had the orig. interior in pretty good shape. I don't like the door panels on it now, nor the wrong colored console panels. It seemed to be in pretty decent shape in '06, so what's with al ... |
Topic: Opinions or information on this 2002 PLEASE...ended auction. |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 8
Views: 354
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Forum: Cars Posted: 6-6-08 06:32 Subject: Re: Opinions or information on this 2002 PLEASE...ended auction. |
| This Sahara is one VIN before mine. I remember it being on EBay maybe a year or so ago. I contacted that seller to let him know that I own VIN 2365006, also Sahara. Earlier, it was more original. I ... |
Topic: In memory 64 years later... |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 3
Views: 209
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 6-6-08 01:57 Subject: Re: In memory 64 years later... |
| I was a secret fan of RFK back in '68. My parents were/are GOP all the way. I am a proud fan of Obama who stirs up excitement much like Bobby did back when I was 9. |
Topic: WTB: decent E30 or E28 w/manual transmission |
Jim_75Sahara
Replies: 5
Views: 200
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Forum: Cars Posted: 6-5-08 10:21 Subject: Re: WTB: decent E30 or E28 w/manual transmission |
| Bob, I will call you. Thanks for your reply. |
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