Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

It's o.k. Rick.  We all understand.

Of course, I can't seem to have more than 48 hours go by between Chevelles that I sell/buy, so I never seem to miss the old one...! 

Well Chris:    Just because I miss it. Doesn't mean its my cup of tea any more !  More or less I'd think its going back to my roots .  So more then likely its going to be another Harley. I know more about them and thats where my passion is. After doing that for 32 + yrs. its become a part of me that I can't give up. I've met a bunch of nice guys in the car clubs. But its a whole other world I came from. And I think Thats where I belong. Might not be right away. But soon.  Got plans for that ca$h Ive been saving up. And were going to spend it in Arizona.  I even think my Baby in the garage might be gone next year also. The Monte might be up for $ale in the spring or early summer. Its a very cool car just like the Chevelle. But its not what I want any more. So be it. 

I got my first motorcycle in '67. I went 1 YEAR without a cycle since then. It drove me nuts not having one. My 2000 Springer has 8,500 miles on it and my wife suggested I sell it last year because we don't ride it enough. WRONG, knowing it's in the garage and available when I want it keeps me happy. I believe it will see more use now that I'm semi-retired ( pun intended...).

As for muscle cars, I came of age while the factory hp wars were waging, top fuelers were exceeding 200 mph and funny cars were evolving. Lumpy cams, noxious fumes and screaming tires were a big part of my life until 1981 when I got divorced. I felt the sadness you describe for 20 years waiting to get back into muscle cars and now I have so many, I can't finish any one. Some of what I have will leave next Spring to free up shop space and funds but I will keep 4 to play with. I don't see being without a toy for many years...

And the Harley........my son can escort the hearse with it on my last ride...

Lost in the 60s wrote:

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I got my first motorcycle in '67. I went 1 YEAR without a cycle since then. It drove me nuts not having one. My 2000 Springer has 8,500 miles on it and my wife suggested I sell it last year because we don't ride it enough. WRONG, knowing it's in the garage and available when I want it keeps me happy. I believe it will see more use now that I'm semi-retired ( pun intended...).

As for muscle cars, I came of age while the factory hp wars were waging, top fuelers were exceeding 200 mph and funny cars were evolving. Lumpy cams, noxious fumes and screaming tires were a big part of my life until 1981 when I got divorced. I felt the sadness you describe for 20 years waiting to get back into muscle cars and now I have so many, I can't finish any one. Some of what I have will leave next Spring to free up shop space and funds but I will keep 4 to play with. I don't see being without a toy for many years...

And the Harley........my son can escort the hearse with it on my last ride..."

 There's an old saying. IF YOU HAVE TO ASK. YOU'LL NEVER UNDERSTAND.  YOU MY MAN "UNDERSTAND". Next time i get one. They will have to pry my cold dead hands off of it

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Derek69SS wrote:

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Lost in the 60s wrote:

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And the Harley........my son can escort the hearse with it on my last ride...

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Hearse?

I'd rather be dropped in the back of an El Camino or Chevelle wagon.

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RICKS70SS wrote:

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Now thats going out in style Mitch :. Post a pic of your Springer on here so I can see what it looks like.

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I took delivery on June 6th, 2000 with 3 miles on the odo and it has always been kept inside. I have had a few comments when parked on Grand Avenue or Downtown Stillwater. People think it's new...

Jon H wrote:

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Rick, if you had washed your bike as often as you wash the Monte it would have looked new also. You were going for that old Harley "crusty" look I suppose. I detailed my neighbors Road King for him last summer and he was amazed they could look new again. He washes his once a year whether he needs to or not. It almost made me cry so I borrowed it for a day and took it back clean after a wash, clay, polish and wax. Hate those wide white walls the RK has though, toucghto clean.

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 JON: The group I rode with for yrs. If I showed up with a dirty ass bike. My ass would have been grass! I never went any place with a dirty bike NEVER. Now theres guys I rode with that never washed theirs at all. Till things went wrong where they had to work on them . I would get up at 5 or even 4 am to wash the bikes & take a shower before I left on a Run.  I carried Quick Detailer no matter where I went. If we stopped for gas. I'd pull out my towel and get the faring and bags. A buddy amd I were out of town. And just got out of the rain. We saw two cops sitting in a mall parking lot early one saturday morning. I rode up in between them and told them I have a question. The one hardass said what? I asked him where a hand car wash was around there. They both looked at each other. And then he said. NO smart ass remarks and I'll tell you where a nice one is! I just threw up my arms! Then he said.....(.Are you ready for it) ?  he said go down here about a mile. Turn right at the 1st light. Then go down about a block. And behind the Donut store  theres a nice one! I just smiled & and said thanks. LOL Behind the DONUT STORE  ha ha ha ha..... On the way back out of town they were still there. We waved at them and Gunned our engine's They blinked their lights. Possiably to full from all the Donuts to move from that spot! I've been a  NUT about keeping my stuff clean for a long time.  Why own something NICE!  if your not going to take care of it !

Jon H wrote:

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Rick, if you had washed your bike as often as you wash the Monte it would have looked new also. You were going for that old Harley "crusty" look I suppose. I detailed my neighbors Road King for him last summer and he was amazed they could look new again. He washes his once a year whether he needs to or not. It almost made me cry so I borrowed it for a day and took it back clean after a wash, clay, polish and wax. Hate those wide white walls the RK has though, toucghto clean.

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 I got caught in rain with mine this summer and haven't washed it since. I can bring it up for you to ride....

Lost in the 60s wrote:

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Jon H wrote:

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Rick, if you had washed your bike as often as you wash the Monte it would have looked new also. You were going for that old Harley "crusty" look I suppose. I detailed my neighbors Road King for him last summer and he was amazed they could look new again. He washes his once a year whether he needs to or not. It almost made me cry so I borrowed it for a day and took it back clean after a wash, clay, polish and wax. Hate those wide white walls the RK has though, toucghto clean.

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 I got caught in rain with mine this summer and haven't washed it since. I can bring it up for you to ride....

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 Can't say if you brough it up for me to ride. When I'd get back home ....Would you mind picking it up in Arizona ? 

Mitch play this video. This where we go to in Az for a few cold ones.

Yeah SORRY. I tried again & again. And it still won't. GOOGLE  HIDEWAY -USA.COM  IT'S where we hang out while were in AZ