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07-31-2009, 04:23 PM
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Cash For Clunkers
Seeing as they are required to <u>crush</u> all candidates regardless of their condition,I can't wonder what future collectible cars AND parts are now that much more difficult to find from 1984 & up.Some may argue nothing made form 1984 up is collectible anyway,but I disagree.
I understand the initial idea behind it,but wouldn't you think there's some very useful parts attached to some of those vehicles they have to crush as a whole? Parts like working engines-(made inoperable),seats,steering columns,window glass,transmissions,wheels,doors,hoods & rearends..all crushed & scraped. Already in effect for 4 days,it's completely depleted and no longer offered..So far no plans have been made to extend or increase the funding,the Govt. said this AM. Maybe that's a blessing for future collectibles.. Thoughts? 
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07-31-2009, 04:36 PM
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Re: Cash For Clunkers
It was my understanding and reading of this event that it was only that the engines were to be made inoperable and that the rest of the car can go to the bone yard. I understand that some of the dealers are sending them straight to the crusher and that bone yard dealers are PO'd over this.
My $.02, they should have made this so that it was for purchase of a American made car. So much for stimulation of our economy!!!! 
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Snarl softly and carry a big stick! 1969 Hurst/Olds 13.26 @ 103.12 Pure Stock Rusty Small
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07-31-2009, 05:23 PM
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Re: Cash For Clunkers
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It was my understanding and reading of this event that it was only that the engines were to be made inoperable and that the rest of the car can go to the bone yard. I understand that some of the dealers are sending them straight to the crusher and that bone yard dealers are PO'd over this. My $.02, they should have made this so that it was for purchase of a American made car. So much for stimulation of our economy!!!! [/ QUOTE ] I agree 100%. Like the Japanese and Chinese would do that for us LOL!
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Corvette nut since I was a kid. 67 435s and L88s are my favorites
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07-31-2009, 05:31 PM
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Re: Cash For Clunkers
The program is already out of money so I wouldn't worry too much.
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07-31-2009, 05:39 PM
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Re: Cash For Clunkers
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The program is already out of money so I wouldn't worry too much. [/ QUOTE ] This was a well thought out program that was supposed to last 4 months NOT 4 days. Can't wait for the healthcare plan...
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Steve Shauger The Supercar Registry www.yenko.net Vintage Certification™ , Providing Recognition to Unrestored Muscle Cars. Website: www.vintagecertification.com
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07-31-2009, 06:06 PM
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Re: Cash For Clunkers
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This was a well thought out program that was supposed to last 4 months NOT 4 days. Can't wait for the healthcare plan... [/ QUOTE ] Please keep this topic about cash for clunkers,and not make any parallel political attacks. Thanks..
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07-31-2009, 05:37 PM
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Re: Cash For Clunkers
the engines are being locked up and they are going to the wrecking yards. they will be stripped and then crushed in time. we have 2 monte carlo ss's that were traded in!
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