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*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-20-2011, 09:14 PM

...Shame on you, those who thought I was driving my Cobalt when it happened

....

Actually...I was driving this:

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I decided to take a drive around the city, and I figured I'd get off the highway for a little stint, and I'm glad I did!!

As I was rolling down a city street, a blue Mustang rolled up behind me and switched lanes. I decided to slow down just a little so I could get a better look, and the gentlemen in the Mustang beeped and gave me a grin and a thumbs up!!

We came to a stoplight and I stretched over to roll down the window and we chatted for a few seconds about the car; he had lots of questions, and informed me he had an '87 Camaro at home.

I had to turn left while he went straight ahead, so when the light turned green.....we both "made a little noise"...and that's all I'll say about that. (though I think the Chevy 350 held it's own in the sound department 32 years later...

)

And that was it. As the sun began to drop below the horizon over the lake, I popped back on the highway. That incident put a smile on my face the whole way back, and even took a few more stares on the way home.

MyGen73RS · 06-20-2011, 09:19 PM

Nice Car, got to love them 2nd Gens!!

NicksVSix · 06-20-2011, 09:35 PM

Dude, that 2nd gen you have makes me drool....'80 or '81, right?

jay4190 · 06-20-2011, 10:03 PM

Nice car!

I also got the thumbs up from a Mustang driver the other day. He was in either a 2010 or 2011 GT and gave me the thumbs up as we passed each other in my 2011 2LT/RS. Nice to see everyone sharing the love.

28. · 06-20-2011, 10:18 PM

Awesome.. Great ride. My dad had a Black/Silver 79 RS with a 305 and silver rally wheels that I loved. Wish I could find one like his..

clg_98ta · 06-21-2011, 06:28 AM

Perhaps the stang drivers have heard about the possible plant closing and are looking for other options...

Ironheadspearo · 06-21-2011, 06:46 AM

Nice ride

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-22-2011, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyGen73RS

Nice Car, got to love them 2nd Gens!!

Thanks!! I definitely have a soft spot for 2nd gens!

Quote:

Originally Posted by NicksVSix

Dude, that 2nd gen you have makes me drool....'80 or '81, right?

1979 Z28 350ci 4bbl.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay4190

Nice car!

I also got the thumbs up from a Mustang driver the other day. He was in either a 2010 or 2011 GT and gave me the thumbs up as we passed each other in my 2011 2LT/RS. Nice to see everyone sharing the love.

Definitely!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 28.

Awesome.. Great ride. My dad had a Black/Silver 79 RS with a 305 and silver rally wheels that I loved. Wish I could find one like his..

Apparently when the dealer sold this car to my father in '79, they told him it was an ugly color combo and tried to advise him against it every time he came in during the ordering process.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironheadspearo

Nice ride

Thanks!

2010 SSRS · 06-22-2011, 06:40 PM

Awesome looking Z28, I wish I still had my 81 Z28.

zandron263 · 06-22-2011, 08:26 PM

That is one beautiful 79 you deserve a thumbs up

B1G-AL · 06-22-2011, 11:05 PM

Great story! I give any pony car driver a thumbs up or a nod just for supporting the big 3! At the end of the day whether you drive a Ford, Chevy, or Mopar doesn't matter...what matters is supporting our Detroit automakers and their workers and keeping the streets of the USA rumbling with American muscle!

Revo1 · 06-22-2011, 11:08 PM

Awesome dude! There are some good, level-headed Stang drivers out there after all

Tigg · 06-22-2011, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

Awesome looking Z28, I wish I still had my 81 Z28.

I miss mine too..Black with red stripes and interior..don't know why I ever sold it...or any of my other Camaros for that matter.I have had 5 of them...69SS, 73 LT, 81Z28, 90 RS, and my current SS

06-20-2011, 09:14 PM	#1
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Thumbs-Up from a Mustang Driver! ...Shame on you, those who thought I was driving my Cobalt when it happened .... Actually...I was driving this: I decided to take a drive around the city, and I figured I'd get off the highway for a little stint, and I'm glad I did!! As I was rolling down a city street, a blue Mustang rolled up behind me and switched lanes. I decided to slow down just a little so I could get a better look, and the gentlemen in the Mustang beeped and gave me a grin and a thumbs up!! We came to a stoplight and I stretched over to roll down the window and we chatted for a few seconds about the car; he had lots of questions, and informed me he had an '87 Camaro at home. I had to turn left while he went straight ahead, so when the light turned green.....we both "made a little noise"...and that's all I'll say about that. (though I think the Chevy 350 held it's own in the sound department 32 years later...) And that was it. As the sun began to drop below the horizon over the lake, I popped back on the highway. That incident put a smile on my face the whole way back, and even took a few more stares on the way home. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

06-20-2011, 09:35 PM	#3
NicksVSix Drives: 2014 2LT Red Rock Metallic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 1,082 View My Garage	Dude, that 2nd gen you have makes me drool....'80 or '81, right? __________________

06-20-2011, 10:18 PM	#5
28. Drives: 2011 5.0L GT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: amarillo TX Posts: 302	Awesome.. Great ride. My dad had a Black/Silver 79 RS with a 305 and silver rally wheels that I loved. Wish I could find one like his.. __________________ 28 " Buy a hybrid, I need your gas.."

06-21-2011, 06:28 AM	#6
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	Perhaps the stang drivers have heard about the possible plant closing and are looking for other options... __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

06-21-2011, 06:46 AM	#7
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	Nice ride __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

06-20-2011, 09:19 PM	#2
MyGen73RS Drives: 73 RS Camaro, 85 IROC Join Date: May 2011 Location: WI Posts: 15	Nice Car, got to love them 2nd Gens!!

06-20-2011, 10:03 PM	#4
jay4190 Drives: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southern CT Posts: 169 View My Garage	Nice car! I also got the thumbs up from a Mustang driver the other day. He was in either a 2010 or 2011 GT and gave me the thumbs up as we passed each other in my 2011 2LT/RS. Nice to see everyone sharing the love.

06-22-2011, 06:40 PM	#9
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Awesome looking Z28, I wish I still had my 81 Z28. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

06-22-2011, 08:26 PM	#10
zandron263 Drives: 2011 2LT RS IOM Convertible Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,020 View My Garage	That is one beautiful 79 you deserve a thumbs up __________________ My Build Thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=324276

06-22-2011, 11:05 PM	#11
B1G-AL Drives: 09 Bullitt, 08 H3 Alpha, Ram SS/T Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 511 View My Garage	Great story! I give any pony car driver a thumbs up or a nod just for supporting the big 3! At the end of the day whether you drive a Ford, Chevy, or Mopar doesn't matter...what matters is supporting our Detroit automakers and their workers and keeping the streets of the USA rumbling with American muscle!

06-22-2011, 11:08 PM	#12
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Awesome dude! There are some good, level-headed Stang drivers out there after all __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

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