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05-09-2005 #1
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Please welcome a new member.
Hello all,
I am a car nut like I'm sure most of you are. I just purchased my first g-machine. Please tell me what you think. It shares the garage with my 99 Viper GTS (solid black). I have had a number of cars/trucks, but this baby is my first real hot rod.
What is the difference between a G-machine and pro-tour car? I see the two words alot but do not know what the difference is, if any?
I will be here alot looking for advice and info on local car shows and cruises.
Regards,
Rube
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05-09-2005 #2
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Welcome to the site, Rube. I'm pretty sure I've seen that car before in person and liked it then, too.
As for G-Machine vs Pro-Touring, I've heard both that they're interchangable, and that to be Pro-Touring the car has to be a domestic car from the 60s or early 70s. I don't know if there's really a 'correct' answer to that one.
05-09-2005 #3
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Welcome aboard there Rube. You will enjoy it here. We have seen that car here before, in fact there is a thread somewhere about it. I bet you bought it for less than the guy said he had in it that built it.
Enjoy the ride,
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Rube,
Welcome to the site
Congrats on the purchase as I said before in the other thread on this car...that is one of the nicest first gen Birds I have seen...hope you drive it and enjoy it as much as your Viper!
J.T.
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That is I remember him talking about getting it ready for the power tour last year. Sweet ride and welcome to the site.
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Congrats! and welcome... I wondered who the new owner was.
I don't know if I can help much with the terminology... but... IMHO (In My Humble Opinion)
I myself see G-Machines as Track cars and Pro-tourers as long distance (touring) cars.
05-09-2005 #7
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys.
The car was in the 2004 Power tour and I was also lucky enough to track down the November 2004 Popular Hot Rodding Magazine which did a full story on the car.
The builder sold at Barrett-Jackson and was not happy with the sales price. He "stated" he spent over $125k to build the car and I bought for much less. I fell in love with the machine the first time I saw her. The work done to the car is top notch and the fine detail is evident.
I will post more pics soon in addition to my other toys.
Regards,
Rube
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Welcome aboard Rube, very nice Bird indeed!
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Welcome Rube;
We have a celebrity on board. This Firebird in the Nitto calender for 2004, if I am not mistaken. Nice ride!
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Are you going to do the Power Tour this year?
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Welcome to the site, Rube. I've always loved that car since it was first posted on here. Congratulations on the purchase!
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