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Old Aug 2, 2001 | 08:36 PM
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Since we are now poll crazy...

You '73 guys feel free to vote "Chrome." :yesnod:


[Modified by 63Banshee, 7:43 PM 8/2/2001]
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Old Aug 2, 2001 | 08:55 PM
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This should be interesting. A nice flame war to kick of the new look of the forum :D :boxing :D
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Old Aug 2, 2001 | 09:46 PM
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Thanks for extending the "chrome" courtesy to us 73's!
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Old Aug 2, 2001 | 10:08 PM
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73's rule!!! Matter a fact they were Zora's favorite. :D
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Old Aug 2, 2001 | 10:58 PM
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I love my 73, therefore I have to vote chrome :yesnod:

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Old Aug 2, 2001 | 10:59 PM
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How about chrome on the back and plastic on the front? ;)
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Old Aug 2, 2001 | 11:20 PM
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Default Re: Chrome vs. plastic (63Banshee)

Since we are now poll crazy...

You '73 guys feel free to vote "Chrome." :yesnod:


[Modified by 63Banshee, 7:43 PM 8/2/2001]
Oh, so now we are "Chrome bumpered" cars when you want our vote. Hmmm, too political, should have a 73 option to vote on. We will take on the rest of the years combined! ;)
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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 12:31 AM
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I figured that would fall under "couldn't care less." :yesnod:
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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 09:38 AM
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Don't have the chrome, but I like them. My vote would be for the chrome
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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 10:05 AM
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Man this is confusing

You have the chrome bumper on the front but in a sense its a plastic bumber because the whole car is fiber glass so witch to vote for :jester

I voted plastic but hey I kinda like the smooth lines but would like a 69 bigblock coup with a whipple and a tko and...

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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 12:18 PM
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If you like Both, just vote B.

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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 12:26 PM
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I vote that you 73 guys and gals only get 1/2 a vote :D

Just Kidding! I like the look of chrome but unfortunately my 76 is plastic.

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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 01:39 PM
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'73's go both ways! I mean... they please everyone... I mean... excite... uh...

uh... you know what I mean... we have what everyone wants! :rolleyes:
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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 02:30 PM
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I vote for the Split Tail :D
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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 02:43 PM
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I love looking at the chrome! Now, when I go to restore my bumpers I will hate looking at the bill

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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 03:00 PM
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How about those of us that are going to switch out to fiberglass ends? :D
Ah well, mines plastic, but I'll vote chrome because I'm a softie for shiny things.

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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 04:36 PM
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How about those of us that are going to switch out to fiberglass ends?
Oh, now please don't do this... Long live chrome!
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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 04:39 PM
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Test, and Chrome is best you know....car just ain't a car unless it has chrome bumpers....

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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 04:53 PM
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Mr dotson I have one I would give you...However I HATE THE GATORS

GO DAWGS
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Old Aug 3, 2001 | 06:28 PM
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Default Re: Chrome vs. plastic (63Banshee)

Ummm, is the question, Who has chrome .vs. plastic? or Who like chrome and who likes plastic?

I have plastic, and I don't have a problem with it. I like chrome too. I guess the thing for me is that I like the shape of the chrome bumper tails better than the shape of the plastic (rubber). At least mine anyway, I don't really like the quick drop off as much as the little lift of the chrome cars.

Maybe that's why I like the looks of the aftermarket rubber/fiberglass rear bumpers.
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