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Tony-8 · 12-31-2017, 09:20 AM

Seems like many of us are in the same boat! You guys have some good coping strategies!

Mine is still under warranty and nothing's worn out at 22K, so except for some bling here and there, she's still bone stock. Mods would be a fun diversion.

This may be a stupid question, but...: is it safe to hook up a battery tender under a closed hood and car cover? Didn't know if it generated any gases that would get trapped under there.

StreetRage320 · 12-31-2017, 09:36 AM

[QUOTE=hesster;10027183]5 degrees and about a foot of snow here in MI. Hate it. Uncover the baby from time to time to pay homage and dream of spring.[/QU

I know this is a Camaro forum but damn that is a beautiful 77 TA! Would love to see some more pictures of that somewhere if you haven't posted!

By the way everyone I'm sorry.

Cheap Guy · 12-31-2017, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by hesster

5 degrees and about a foot of snow here in MI. Hate it. Uncover the baby from time to time to pay homage and dream of spring.

It seems like they’re spreading a lot more salt than normal this year. I actually had to risk freezing up my lock on my truck because I had to wash the salt off last night. It’s going to be awhile before the roads are clean from the residue so I guess I’ll leave mine garaged until it washes off.

Btw, get that garage door opener track adjusted!

Jayjellyfish212 · 12-31-2017, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by hesster

5 degrees and about a foot of snow here in MI. Hate it. Uncover the baby from time to time to pay homage and dream of spring.

That 77 TA has me drooling... perfect example of a well cared for car too. I would love to see more pics

AG454 · 12-31-2017, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony-8

Seems like many of us are in the same boat! You guys have some good coping strategies!

Mine is still under warranty and nothing's worn out at 22K, so except for some bling here and there, she's still bone stock. Mods would be a fun diversion.

This may be a stupid question, but...: is it safe to hook up a battery tender under a closed hood and car cover? Didn't know if it generated any gases that would get trapped under there.

Yes it's safe to charge your battery that way. That's how I do it every year. The battery is in the trunk and it is vented. I have found that if you have regular access to where your car is stored, you can just plug in the battery tender once a month or so till the battery is fully charged and then unplug it till the next month.

punk5150 · 12-31-2017, 12:25 PM

[QUOTE=StreetRage320;10027254]

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Originally Posted by hesster

5 degrees and about a foot of snow here in MI. Hate it. Uncover the baby from time to time to pay homage and dream of spring.[/QU

I know this is a Camaro forum but damn that is a beautiful 77 TA! Would love to see some more pictures of that somewhere if you haven't posted!

By the way everyone I'm sorry.

I second that request. Would love to see more shots of that beautiful Tran Am. Dam you GM for killing Pontiac.

GraySS2011 · 12-31-2017, 01:29 PM

They are predicting a tough winter here in New England. I believe it. Right now with snow on the ground it is 9 degrees F. So won't see the Camaro for awhile. I like to go to www.jaylenosgarage.com and watch Jay drive hot cars people take to his garage. I also like to watch Street Outlaws.

arod55 · 12-31-2017, 02:12 PM

I took my garage queen out for a ride this morning here in Sunny San Diego, its a little chilly here at 65 degrees.

Somebody got to do it.!!!!!!!

Thunderstick · 12-31-2017, 03:31 PM

Garage? What's that?

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Royal Tiger · 12-31-2017, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

Thank goodness these things aren’t Ferrari’s! Have you ever tried to get in one of those things? Just because the car isn’t $200,000+ doesn’t mean that it isn’t special to people. One of my favorite local cruise cars is a 1967 SS/RS convertible 4 speed. No it isn’t a Yenko pavement crusher, or a Hemi, or some other mega valuable high end car, but this lady who owns it bought it new in 1967 and has owned it the entire time.

Damn straight!!!

I’ve been in some crazy fast & expensive cars and at 6’2” they aren’t made for me.

Tony-8 · 12-31-2017, 11:29 PM

Hey Thunderstick, honestly, I envy you. It's obvious you are enjoying your car while I am missing mine! :-)

hesster · 01-01-2018, 07:58 AM

By request - I know this is a Camaro forum, but here are but a few pics of my beloved original owner (me), rare Y81 hard top Special Edition Bandit. I ordered this beauty loaded from the dealer in 1977 with the Pontiac 6.6 engine and 4sp, and somehow never sold it. Probably would be more valuable w/o the mods, but damn it, I have always been a modder and the car is certainly a hit at local car shows. She is very happy when parked next to my 2010 SS in the garage.

jshaf · 01-01-2018, 09:35 AM

currently in the low teens outside, nasty weather. glad my SS is parked, just hoping to have a warm up in a week or so. hoping to start it and let it run a bit when the temps get in to the high 30's with luck. it is the price we pay to have a pristine muscle car come spring

trashmanssd · 01-01-2018, 09:43 AM

Yeah bummed out, winter started early here. Roads have been a salty mess for 3 weeks already. I know its crazy to not drive it to keep the rust off it when I plan to trade it in after 5-6 years but you never know plans could change and I could keep it for 20 years. I have been driving it to work at least once a week during the summer to get more seat time. I do love the car.

12-31-2017, 09:20 AM	#29
Tony-8 Drives: 2014 Camaro RRM 2SS RS, M6 LS3 Vert Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 234	Seems like many of us are in the same boat! You guys have some good coping strategies! Mine is still under warranty and nothing's worn out at 22K, so except for some bling here and there, she's still bone stock. Mods would be a fun diversion. This may be a stupid question, but...: is it safe to hook up a battery tender under a closed hood and car cover? Didn't know if it generated any gases that would get trapped under there. Attached Images __________________ Dream it - drive it!

12-31-2017, 09:36 AM	#30
StreetRage320 Those who need me got me Drives: 2022 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Southwest, MN Posts: 624	[QUOTE=hesster;10027183]5 degrees and about a foot of snow here in MI. Hate it. Uncover the baby from time to time to pay homage and dream of spring.[/QU I know this is a Camaro forum but damn that is a beautiful 77 TA! Would love to see some more pictures of that somewhere if you haven't posted! By the way everyone I'm sorry. __________________

12-31-2017, 11:29 PM	#39
Tony-8 Drives: 2014 Camaro RRM 2SS RS, M6 LS3 Vert Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 234	Hey Thunderstick, honestly, I envy you. It's obvious you are enjoying your car while I am missing mine! :-) __________________ Dream it - drive it!

01-01-2018, 07:58 AM	#40
hesster Drives: '10 C5 SS, '77 Bandit T/A Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 635 View My Garage	By request - I know this is a Camaro forum, but here are but a few pics of my beloved original owner (me), rare Y81 hard top Special Edition Bandit. I ordered this beauty loaded from the dealer in 1977 with the Pontiac 6.6 engine and 4sp, and somehow never sold it. Probably would be more valuable w/o the mods, but damn it, I have always been a modder and the car is certainly a hit at local car shows. She is very happy when parked next to my 2010 SS in the garage. Attached Images

01-01-2018, 09:35 AM	#41
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	currently in the low teens outside, nasty weather. glad my SS is parked, just hoping to have a warm up in a week or so. hoping to start it and let it run a bit when the temps get in to the high 30's with luck. it is the price we pay to have a pristine muscle car come spring __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

12-31-2017, 01:29 PM	#35
GraySS2011 Drives: 2011 Cyber Gray 2SS 6 speed Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chelmsford MA Posts: 504 View My Garage	They are predicting a tough winter here in New England. I believe it. Right now with snow on the ground it is 9 degrees F. So won't see the Camaro for awhile. I like to go to www.jaylenosgarage.com and watch Jay drive hot cars people take to his garage. I also like to watch Street Outlaws.

12-31-2017, 02:12 PM	#36
arod55 AROD55 Drives: 1955 Chevy Bel Air Hardtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bonita, Ca. 91902 Posts: 1,863 View My Garage	I took my garage queen out for a ride this morning here in Sunny San Diego, its a little chilly here at 65 degrees. Somebody got to do it.!!!!!!!

12-31-2017, 03:31 PM	#37
Thunderstick Drives: 14 Camaro LS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Wakefield MA Posts: 96	Garage? What's that? Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

01-01-2018, 09:43 AM	#42
trashmanssd Drives: Black 14 2SS/1LE/RS 14 Tundra Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 2,414	Yeah bummed out, winter started early here. Roads have been a salty mess for 3 weeks already. I know its crazy to not drive it to keep the rust off it when I plan to trade it in after 5-6 years but you never know plans could change and I could keep it for 20 years. I have been driving it to work at least once a week during the summer to get more seat time. I do love the car.