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**Boog** · 07-09-2018, 10:15 PM

On the History channel tonight was a real good look at the rise and fall and rise again of muscle cars in America. Maybe it will come back on. Gas shortages, emissions, insurance.
I was there, were you?

**Ironhorse** · 07-09-2018, 10:27 PM

Hope they do run it again. Grew up in the 50s and 60s, graduated in '67. Three years with touring the world courtesy of my "Uncle". Back home in '70 from SE Asian tour. Rememeber leaded gas at 18.9 a gallon. Had several good cars I should have kept. 65 Impala SS 300hp/327 4 spd, 69 Mach 1 351 4 spd, 72 Monte Carlo BBC 402/400 Turbo.

Finally learned my lesson, still have '71 Chevelle SS, my '71 4x4 and '57 2 dr sedan. When I cut my self, I bleed Bow Tie Blue,

**Grumpy old man** · 07-09-2018, 10:27 PM

'68 RS SS -$150.00
'71 Dodge Demon 340 -$400.00
'69 Camaro Convertible -$350.00
'71 Challenger -$850.00

Etc ,Etc ,Etc , I was there buying Muscle cars in like new condition for less than a new set of tires today ... in the '70's a car or truck with 100,000 miles were considered worn out , we destroyed more K20's hauling firewood and plowing snow than I can even count ...

**Boog** · 07-09-2018, 11:15 PM

It's Car Week on History channel this week. Some good looking shows lined up. Truck Wars Tuesday night, Speed Demons Wed night, Hot Wheels Cars 50th Anniversary Thrs night.
https://www.history.com/carweek?cmpi...180710030631:s

**FleetsidePaul** · 07-09-2018, 11:21 PM

I remember the gas lines and prices going through the roof. People were giving away muscle cars back then. (I did) They were getting older, got lousy mileage, and they were a PITA to insure.
I don't know about the rest of the country. But in California you could only buy gas on certain days depending on the last number on your license plate. Odd or even. My buddy was lucky. His wife's car had odd, and he had even. So he would switch plates to get gas any day.

What a joke. I wonder how many cool cars went to the crusher over that nonsense.

**Stocker** · 07-10-2018, 12:40 AM

I watched it, very interesting show! Yes I was there, got my permit in 1965, license in '66, graduated HS in '67. Gas was cheap, cars were cheap, and wages were low. Let a few decent cars get away from me, wish I had 'em now.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-10-2018, 09:21 AM

When I was in high school I had a Chevelle. I swore that it was history when gas hit a dollar a gallon. Nope, I totaled that one but I still have it's replacement.

cypressbog · 07-10-2018, 04:21 PM

Not me. Graduated in 87. Not much muscle car related in those days except the Buick GNX was faster than a Vette and Mustang came out with the Saleen and McLaren.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-10-2018, 04:43 PM

I remember gas lines, even-odd days. Wasnt all that great to me.

**Stocker** · 07-10-2018, 04:55 PM

I was working in the midwest when the west coast had odd-even stuff going on. We had gas lines & shortages, but no odd-even. I remember stopping at a station on the Kansas turnpike with a Dodge van that I had added a second tank to. Total capacity was around 36 gallons iirc, and it was near empty. Purchases were limited to 5 gallons, surprise! I wasn't too happy but at least I made it to my next exit.

**Stocker** · 07-10-2018, 05:56 PM

If anyone's interested, it's coming on again in just a few minutes, 3pm Pacific time on the History channel. I expect it won't be the last re-run.

**Ironhorse** · 07-10-2018, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stocker

If anyone's interested, it's coming on again in just a few minutes, 3pm Pacific time on the History channel. I expect it won't be the last re-run.

Thanks for the heads up. Just set the DVR to record.

07-09-2018, 10:15 PM	#1
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Hot Rods and Muscle Cars On the History channel tonight was a real good look at the rise and fall and rise again of muscle cars in America. Maybe it will come back on. Gas shortages, emissions, insurance. I was there, were you? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-09-2018, 10:27 PM	#2
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,024	Re: Hot Rods and Muscle Cars Hope they do run it again. Grew up in the 50s and 60s, graduated in '67. Three years with touring the world courtesy of my "Uncle". Back home in '70 from SE Asian tour. Rememeber leaded gas at 18.9 a gallon. Had several good cars I should have kept. 65 Impala SS 300hp/327 4 spd, 69 Mach 1 351 4 spd, 72 Monte Carlo BBC 402/400 Turbo. Finally learned my lesson, still have '71 Chevelle SS, my '71 4x4 and '57 2 dr sedan. When I cut my self, I bleed Bow Tie Blue, __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

07-09-2018, 10:27 PM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Hot Rods and Muscle Cars '68 RS SS -$150.00 '71 Dodge Demon 340 -$400.00 '69 Camaro Convertible -$350.00 '71 Challenger -$850.00 Etc ,Etc ,Etc , I was there buying Muscle cars in like new condition for less than a new set of tires today ... in the '70's a car or truck with 100,000 miles were considered worn out , we destroyed more K20's hauling firewood and plowing snow than I can even count ...

07-09-2018, 11:15 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Hot Rods and Muscle Cars It's Car Week on History channel this week. Some good looking shows lined up. Truck Wars Tuesday night, Speed Demons Wed night, Hot Wheels Cars 50th Anniversary Thrs night. https://www.history.com/carweek?cmpi...180710030631:s __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross Last edited by Boog; 07-09-2018 at 11:27 PM.

07-09-2018, 11:21 PM	#5
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Hot Rods and Muscle Cars I remember the gas lines and prices going through the roof. People were giving away muscle cars back then. (I did) They were getting older, got lousy mileage, and they were a PITA to insure. I don't know about the rest of the country. But in California you could only buy gas on certain days depending on the last number on your license plate. Odd or even. My buddy was lucky. His wife's car had odd, and he had even. So he would switch plates to get gas any day. What a joke. I wonder how many cool cars went to the crusher over that nonsense. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

07-10-2018, 12:40 AM	#6
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: Hot Rods and Muscle Cars I watched it, very interesting show! Yes I was there, got my permit in 1965, license in '66, graduated HS in '67. Gas was cheap, cars were cheap, and wages were low. Let a few decent cars get away from me, wish I had 'em now. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-10-2018, 09:21 AM	#7
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Hot Rods and Muscle Cars When I was in high school I had a Chevelle. I swore that it was history when gas hit a dollar a gallon. Nope, I totaled that one but I still have it's replacement. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-10-2018, 04:21 PM	#8
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Hot Rods and Muscle Cars Not me. Graduated in 87. Not much muscle car related in those days except the Buick GNX was faster than a Vette and Mustang came out with the Saleen and McLaren.

07-10-2018, 04:43 PM	#9
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Hot Rods and Muscle Cars I remember gas lines, even-odd days. Wasnt all that great to me. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-10-2018, 04:55 PM	#10
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: Hot Rods and Muscle Cars I was working in the midwest when the west coast had odd-even stuff going on. We had gas lines & shortages, but no odd-even. I remember stopping at a station on the Kansas turnpike with a Dodge van that I had added a second tank to. Total capacity was around 36 gallons iirc, and it was near empty. Purchases were limited to 5 gallons, surprise! I wasn't too happy but at least I made it to my next exit. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-10-2018, 05:56 PM	#11
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: Hot Rods and Muscle Cars If anyone's interested, it's coming on again in just a few minutes, 3pm Pacific time on the History channel. I expect it won't be the last re-run. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay



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