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jmelchio · 03-03-2010, 04:41 PM

Well, weather finally cooperated, and I drove down to get my 1SS/RS manual tranny today. Wow, what a vehicle. I'm sure I'll show my age when I report that I drove 170 miles from the dealership, and my song listed included AC/DC ( Hells Bells), Tom Petty (Running Down a Dream), Aldo Nova (Fantasy), and Van Halen (Running with the Devil).

I'll further carbon-date myself when I say that I felt like Mad Max driving the last V8.

I know, I know, this thread is useless without pictures. I'll post some as soon as I take them.

Joe.

Frank in MD · 03-03-2010, 04:57 PM

Congratulations, nice song list. Now make w/ the pictures!

cdn2usa · 03-03-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jmelchio

Well, weather finally cooperated, and I drove down to get my 1SS/RS manual tranny today. Wow, what a vehicle. I'm sure I'll show my age when I report that I drove 170 miles from the dealership, and my song listed included AC/DC ( Hells Bells), Tom Petty (Running Down a Dream), Aldo Nova (Fantasy), and Van Halen (Running with the Devil).

I'll further carbon-date myself when I say that I felt like Mad Max driving the last V8.

I know, I know, this thread is useless without pictures. I'll post some as soon as I take them.

Joe.

Been there done that.

When I drove mine for this first day (45 days ago). I was listening to a 70's channel. It was like I was back in time, driving my Road Runner.

55 and going strong

firengnred · 03-03-2010, 05:06 PM

Congrats!

TxPlates · 03-03-2010, 05:10 PM

Congrats, I bought mine on a friday night, drove it 4 hours away to go visit a friend and listened to my xm radio the whole time haha.

Greenspock · 03-03-2010, 05:17 PM

What?? No Van Halen Panama?!?

oneinch · 03-03-2010, 05:21 PM

Quote:

I know, I know, this thread is useless without pictures. I'll post some as soon as I take them.

I immediately thought this when I opened the post. Looking forward to your pictures.

blufin · 03-03-2010, 06:20 PM

Congrats, and welcome to the family.

JLBIII · 03-03-2010, 07:03 PM

Carbon Date? Gee Joe, you're just a kid LOL

Congrats on the new wheels!

I've got Summertime Blues by the Blue Cheer; I Had to much to Dream Last Night by the Electric Prunes; Psychotic Reaction by Count V and Blues Theme by Davie Allan and the Arrows on tap for when this damn weather breaks.

tony1 · 03-03-2010, 07:07 PM

yeah.. I've been there too.. made a couple calls on my brick phone, bought a case on Olympia Beer and broke out my bell bottoms and platform shoes... just like in my old Camaro with the 8-track. Always trying to go back to my youth with no cares or worries...

Hopper · 03-03-2010, 07:22 PM

Congrats Joe! Where did you end up buying it? BTW...make sure you go to Tom Henry's place for service. You'll love the guys there!

jmelchio · 03-03-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hopper

Congrats Joe! Where did you end up buying it? BTW...make sure you go to Tom Henry's place for service. You'll love the guys there!

Thanks Hopper. There was a dealer in West Virginia (MidState Chevy in Sutton) that had a 1SS configured the way I wanted it. There weren't very many SIM 1SS/Manual's around, but it was worth the trip.

I will definitely take your advice on Tom Henry for service. From what I heard from you and in this forum, it's well worth the trip.

Thanks again,

Joe.

esperman · 03-03-2010, 07:45 PM

wow.....Aldo Nova...I forgot that guy even existed! wow..us old timers lol

Camaro21 · 03-03-2010, 07:53 PM

Congrats and nice play list...

03-03-2010, 04:41 PM	#1
jmelchio SSmokinJoe Drives: 2010 SIM 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, North Hills Posts: 568 View My Garage	Picked up my 1SS/RS today. Wow! Well, weather finally cooperated, and I drove down to get my 1SS/RS manual tranny today. Wow, what a vehicle. I'm sure I'll show my age when I report that I drove 170 miles from the dealership, and my song listed included AC/DC ( Hells Bells), Tom Petty (Running Down a Dream), Aldo Nova (Fantasy), and Van Halen (Running with the Devil). I'll further carbon-date myself when I say that I felt like Mad Max driving the last V8. I know, I know, this thread is useless without pictures. I'll post some as soon as I take them. Joe.

03-03-2010, 04:57 PM	#2
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,683	Congratulations, nice song list. Now make w/ the pictures! __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

03-03-2010, 05:06 PM	#4
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 682 View My Garage	Congrats! __________________ "Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny."

03-03-2010, 06:20 PM	#8
blufin Drives: Fire Engine Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 1,415	Congrats, and welcome to the family. __________________ 12.618 @ 110.75 Bone Stock 1/4 mile 8.165 @ 86.52 Bone Stock 1/8 mile 11.189 @ 124.44 on a 1.73 60' TVS2300 3.4 pulley, JRE tuned, Kooks LT headers and HF cats, MBRP catback exhaust, CAI intake, ADM scoop. Stock wheels/tires. Sold

03-03-2010, 07:22 PM	#11
Hopper Chevy Lifer Drives: '13 Caddy ATS, '10 2SS/RS ABM M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Posts: 465	Congrats Joe! Where did you end up buying it? BTW...make sure you go to Tom Henry's place for service. You'll love the guys there! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Manual, ABM, Grey Leather, Painted SIM Rallys, 20" RS Painted Wheels, A9167198

03-03-2010, 05:10 PM	#5
TxPlates Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Austin Posts: 78	Congrats, I bought mine on a friday night, drove it 4 hours away to go visit a friend and listened to my xm radio the whole time haha.

03-03-2010, 05:17 PM	#6
Greenspock Drives: 2SS/RS Black/black Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: WA Posts: 83	What?? No Van Halen Panama?!?

03-03-2010, 07:03 PM	#9
JLBIII Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SE Penn. Posts: 175	Carbon Date? Gee Joe, you're just a kid LOL Congrats on the new wheels! I've got Summertime Blues by the Blue Cheer; I Had to much to Dream Last Night by the Electric Prunes; Psychotic Reaction by Count V and Blues Theme by Davie Allan and the Arrows on tap for when this damn weather breaks.

03-03-2010, 07:07 PM	#10
tony1 Drives: 2SS/RS Vortech/L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 474	yeah.. I've been there too.. made a couple calls on my brick phone, bought a case on Olympia Beer and broke out my bell bottoms and platform shoes... just like in my old Camaro with the 8-track. Always trying to go back to my youth with no cares or worries...

03-03-2010, 07:45 PM	#13
esperman You Can Call Me Jay Drives: 2010 1LT RJT Manual w/CAI & Solo Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Louisville, KY area Posts: 1,284	wow.....Aldo Nova...I forgot that guy even existed! wow..us old timers lol

03-03-2010, 07:53 PM	#14
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	Congrats and nice play list...

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