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by scottm
Tue May 12, 2009 6:08 pm
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: Obama Halves Chrysler's Planned Marketing Budget
Replies: 0
Views: 2914

Obama Halves Chrysler's Planned Marketing Budget

Obama Halves Chrysler's Planned Marketing Budget http://adage.com/article?article_id=136552 Task Force Agrees Automaker Needs Advertising -- Just Not $134 Million Worth DETROIT (AdAge.com) -- Chrysler wanted to spend $134 million in advertising over the nine weeks it's expected to be in bankruptcy -...
by scottm
Tue May 12, 2009 8:55 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Soda Tax Weighed to Pay for Health Care
Replies: 0
Views: 1614

Soda Tax Weighed to Pay for Health Care

Soda Tax Weighed to Pay for Health Care http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124208505896608647.html Senate leaders are considering new federal taxes on soda and other sugary drinks to help pay for an overhaul of the nation's health-care system. Surprise, surprise. Congress wants to add additional indire...
by scottm
Mon May 11, 2009 11:57 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: White House puts UAW ahead of property rights
Replies: 0
Views: 1529

White House puts UAW ahead of property rights

White House puts UAW ahead of property rights http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/White-House-puts-UAW-ahead-of-property-rights-44415057.html Lauria represented one of the bondholder firms, Perella Weinberg, which initially rejected the Obama deal that would give the bondholders about 33 cent...
by scottm
Mon May 11, 2009 11:31 am
Forum: (LEGACY) New 5.7L-6.1L-6.4L HEMIs
Topic: Sources say 6.4L HEMI coming for HD Dodge Ram
Replies: 2
Views: 7263

Sources say 6.4L HEMI coming for HD Dodge Ram

Sources Say 6.4-Liter V-8 Coming For Heavy Duty Dodge Ram http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/05/sources-say-6-4-liter-v-8-coming-for-heavy-duty-dodge-ram.html http://blogs.cars.com/.a/6a00d83451b3c669e201156f880836970c-800wi If the legacy 383-horsepower, 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 won't cut it for your hauli...
by scottm
Mon May 11, 2009 11:20 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: House Bill Aims to Strip Americans of 2nd Amendment Right
Replies: 0
Views: 1709

House Bill Aims to Strip Americans of 2nd Amendment Right

House Bill Aims to Strip Nearly All Americans of Second Amendment Right
http://www.thecitizen.com/~citizen0/node/36685

They'll get their way (destruction of the 2nd Amendment) one way or another.
by scottm
Sat May 09, 2009 10:44 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Israel Today, the West Tomorrow
Replies: 0
Views: 1621

Israel Today, the West Tomorrow

Israel Today, the West Tomorrow
http://www.commentarymagazine.com/viewa ... rrow-15134

It's a lengthy commentary, but it's very good. Check it out.
by scottm
Tue May 05, 2009 11:46 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: "Cash for Clunkers" Bill
Replies: 0
Views: 1445

"Cash for Clunkers" Bill

Obama, lawmakers agree on "cash-for-clunkers" bill http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-BarackObama/idUSTRE5444LR20090505 President Barack Obama and Democratic lawmakers reached agreement on Tuesday on proposed "cash-for-clunkers" legislation as part of a broader effort to fight cl...
by scottm
Mon May 04, 2009 4:29 pm
Forum: Decode My Hemi
Topic: Help ID HEMI in '52 Stake Truck
Replies: 3
Views: 7134

Re: Help ID HEMI in '52 Stake Truck

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The above posting was a previous person asking about VT344. Very interesting.
by scottm
Mon May 04, 2009 3:57 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) New 5.7L-6.1L-6.4L HEMIs
Topic: Classic Design Concepts Group 2 Widebody Challenger
Replies: 0
Views: 2010

Classic Design Concepts Group 2 Widebody Challenger

First Drive: Classic Design Concepts Group 2 Widebody Challenger http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/30/first-drive-classic-design-concepts-group-2-widebody-challenger/ http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/cdcchallengerfd_01_opta.jpg The Challenger SRT8 marked the official return last y...
by scottm
Mon May 04, 2009 3:24 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Positive items from the Admin / Congress :)
Replies: 1
Views: 1553

Positive items from the Admin / Congress :)

Robert Gibbs: No bailout for newspapers http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0509/22072.html Asked in his Monday briefing if the White House would consider bailing out the newspaper business, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters the government may not have the power to reverse th...
by scottm
Sun May 03, 2009 7:35 am
Forum: Decode My Hemi
Topic: Help ID HEMI in '52 Stake Truck
Replies: 3
Views: 7134

Help ID HEMI in '52 Stake Truck

http://www.thehemi.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=1565 http://www.thehemi.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1567&g2_serialNumber=3 http://www.thehemi.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1572&g2_serialNumber=3 The individual tells me that th...
by scottm
Sun May 03, 2009 7:28 am
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: Chrysler to File for Bankruptcy
Replies: 3
Views: 2582

Re: Chrysler to File for Bankruptcy

Message from Bob Nardelli... Dear Chrysler Employees: This is a historic day for Chrysler. As a result of the comprehensive restructuring plan agreed to by many of our stakeholders, I am very pleased to report that Chrysler LLC and Fiat S.p.A. have reached an agreement in principle to establish a gl...
by scottm
Sat May 02, 2009 9:10 pm
Forum: Nostalgia Super Stock
Topic: Ramchargers A/FX
Replies: 0
Views: 5829

Ramchargers A/FX

http://www.thehemi.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=1705 http://www.thehemi.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1707&g2_serialNumber=3 http://www.thehemi.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1712&g2_serialNumber=3 http://www.thehemi.com/gallery/...
by scottm
Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:29 am
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: Chrysler to File for Bankruptcy
Replies: 3
Views: 2582

Re: Chrysler to File for Bankruptcy

Chrysler to get up to $8B from govt for bankruptcy http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D97SSRQO0&show_article=1 Chrysler will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York on Thursday and will be eligible for up to $8 billion in federal aid to rebuild the ailing automaker, according ...
by scottm
Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:19 am
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: Chrysler to File for Bankruptcy
Replies: 3
Views: 2582

Chrysler to File for Bankruptcy

Chrysler to File for Bankruptcy http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/30/AR2009043001639.html Chrysler, one of the three pillars of the American auto industry, will file for bankruptcy today after last-minute negotiations between the government and the automaker's creditors br...
by scottm
Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:57 pm
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: U.S. Said to Seek a Chrysler Plan for Bankruptcy
Replies: 3
Views: 2645

Re: U.S. Said to Seek a Chrysler Plan for Bankruptcy

Obama Said to Plan for Chrysler Bankruptcy, Alliance http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a97rZxZqE4S8&refer=worldwide President Barack Obama plans to announce tomorrow that Chrysler LLC will be placed into Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leading to an alliance with Italian automaker F...
by scottm
Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:20 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Top Democrat wants a Mileage Tax
Replies: 1
Views: 1537

Top Democrat wants a Mileage Tax

Top lawmaker wants mileage-based tax on vehicles http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090428/ap_on_go_co/us_mileage_tax A House committee chairman said Tuesday that he wants Congress to enact a mileage-based tax on cars and trucks to pay for highway programs now rather than wait years to test the idea. Rep....
by scottm
Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:19 am
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: UAW Said to Get 55% Chrysler Ownership, Board Seats
Replies: 0
Views: 1781

UAW Said to Get 55% Chrysler Ownership, Board Seats

UAW Said to Get 55% Chrysler Ownership, Board Seats (Update1) http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=al89RU9gWof8&refer=home The United Auto Workers union’s retiree health-care fund will own 55 percent of Chrysler LLC in exchange for cutting in half the automaker’s $10.6 billion...
by scottm
Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:46 am
Forum: Nostalgia Super Stock
Topic: 1965 Plymouth S/S "The Texas Rattler"
Replies: 0
Views: 5383

1965 Plymouth S/S "The Texas Rattler"

1965 Plymouth Super Stock, 426 Race Hemi
"The Texas Rattler"
http://www.garlandmotorsports.com/65-super-stock.html

Image

Gorgeous HEMI car! :D
by scottm
Fri Apr 24, 2009 2:28 pm
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: U.S. Said to Seek a Chrysler Plan for Bankruptcy
Replies: 3
Views: 2645

Re: U.S. Said to Seek a Chrysler Plan for Bankruptcy

I was reading some commentary and, indeed, it makes you wonder. Treasury now has an agreement in principle with the U.A.W., whose members’ pensions and retiree health care benefits would be protected in the event of a bankruptcy filing, said the people with knowledge of the discussions, who asked fo...
by scottm
Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: U.S. Said to Seek a Chrysler Plan for Bankruptcy
Replies: 3
Views: 2645

Re: U.S. Said to Seek a Chrysler Plan for Bankruptcy

Chrysler LLC Response to New York Times Report http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=8669&mid=1 "On March 30, the Administration recognized the viability of Chrysler LLC and its products, in combination with a Fiat alliance. Chrysler has consistently said that its viability will be en...
by scottm
Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:51 pm
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: U.S. Said to Seek a Chrysler Plan for Bankruptcy
Replies: 3
Views: 2645

U.S. Said to Seek a Chrysler Plan for Bankruptcy

U.S. Said to Seek a Chrysler Plan for Bankruptcy http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/24/business/24chrysler.html The Treasury Department is directing Chrysler to prepare a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing as soon as next week, people with direct knowledge of the talks said Thursday. The company faces a deadl...
by scottm
Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Domestic Terrorists?
Replies: 4
Views: 2559

Re: Domestic Terrorists?

We befriend a corrupt Mexico and socialist Venezuela while
alienating allies like Canada and Israel. I don't understand?
scottm wrote:I fear for our country. Seriously. :evil:
by scottm
Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:52 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Domestic Terrorists?
Replies: 4
Views: 2559

Domestic Terrorists?

Maybe it's just me, but you know what really pisses me off lately? The Obama Administration no longer uses " terrorist " to reference Islamic extremists or other enemy combatants, but they have no problem using " terrorists " for pro-life pro-gun ex-military citizens of our very ...
by scottm
Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:26 pm
Forum: General Hemi Discussion
Topic: HemiFred's Pro Street 1973 Duster
Replies: 0
Views: 3233

HemiFred's Pro Street 1973 Duster

HemiFred's Pro Street 1973 Duster http://www.thehemi.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1602&g2_serialNumber=1 As of this writing... - Under the hood is a dependable, yet VERY strong, street driven 528" Hemi - MP Megablock, machined by FHO - Eagle 4340 crankshaft -...