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Chevrolet turns 100 years old
« on: November 03, 2011, 03:04:22 AM »
I've had more than a few myself 8) 8) 8)

Some people love 'em...   some people hate 'em...   and some people love to hate 'em :) :) :)

Here's their story direct from the Chevrolet website:

http://www.chevrolet.com/culture/article/chevrolet-centennial/

One of the very first TV ads I personally remember:

HD Dinah Shore "See the U.S.A. in Your Chevrolet" from "Dinah Shore Chevy Show" (1956-1963)

If you were around in the '60s (or enjoy music from the era) then you have to remember:

409 - Beach Boys

The very first "brand new" vehicle we ever bought was a 1974 Chevy S-10 flareside in robins egg blue.

If you have a favorite Chevrolet story please share it ;) ;) ;)
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Re: Chevrolet turns 100 years old
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2011, 08:08:49 AM »
Personally, I prefer Ford.   ;D



But I do remember my dad had a Chevy Scottsdale pickup, back in the early 80's.  VERY nice truck.  And by nice, I mean it rode well, and was reliable, and rugged.  I don't ever remember it being in the shop with any kind of problem.

I had a lot of good times in that truck.   ;)


Happy Birthday, Chevrolet!
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Re: Chevrolet turns 100 years old
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2011, 08:38:56 AM »
My Chevy will be 42 years old this December, a 1970 Chevelle SS, built in December 1969. 8)
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Re: Chevrolet turns 100 years old
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2011, 08:47:20 AM »
Quote from: family man on November 03, 2011, 08:38:56 AM
My Chevy will be 42 years old this December, a 1970 Chevelle SS, built in December 1969. 8)
One of my favorite cars of all time. Never owned one though. Congrats to you!
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Re: Chevrolet turns 100 years old
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2011, 09:01:21 AM »
Quote from: livewire on November 03, 2011, 08:08:49 AM
Personally, I prefer Ford.   ;D



But I do remember my dad had a Chevy Scottsdale pickup, back in the early 80's.  VERY nice truck.  And by nice, I mean it rode well, and was reliable, and rugged.  I don't ever remember it being in the shop with any kind of problem.

I had a lot of good times in that truck.   ;)


Happy Birthday, Chevrolet!

Our last few vehicles have all been Fords...   no particular reason really.  The only problem I ever had with Chevys was rust...  and Ford and Mopar had pretty much the same issues.  We've had Mopar vehicles too. 

Our son drives a Chevy and he's pushing over 200,000 miles on it...   but it sounds like he'll replace it with a Ford too.

Interesting how we remember some of those "good times" in Dad's vehicles 8) 8) 8)
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Re: Chevrolet turns 100 years old
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2011, 09:04:00 AM »
my favorite Chevy.....my first car ....white 1978 Monte Carlo with blue interior and a 350 engine...jacked up in the rear end with huge tires my brother put on it for me.......I miss that old car.....Happy Birthday Chevy
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Re: Chevrolet turns 100 years old
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2011, 09:23:01 AM »
Here's a neat YouTube somebody took a lot of time to put together...

I wonder what their soundtrack was that YouTube yanked?

Chevrolet Celebrates Its 100th Birthday
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Re: Chevrolet turns 100 years old
« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2011, 09:31:27 AM »
Here's is WDIV's idea of the "top 10" Chevrolets:

http://www.clickondetroit.com/slideshow/automotive/29655917/detail.html
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Re: Chevrolet turns 100 years old
« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2011, 10:46:04 AM »
Quote from: Brian Beneteau on November 03, 2011, 08:47:20 AM
One of my favorite cars of all time. Never owned one though. Congrats to you!

Thanks Brian. It was always my favorite growing up and when I was in high school, I graduated in 1982. I was a "shop rat" in h.s. and all of guys had their own favorites. For the past several years I would go to car shows and just drool over the Chevelles. I just got mine recently though, had to take of family obligations before I could get a "toy".
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Re: Chevrolet turns 100 years old
« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2011, 11:31:53 AM »
My high school sweetheart got one of these for her 16th birthday.  Loved that car, great parking car.   ;)


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Re: Chevrolet turns 100 years old
« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2011, 07:02:26 PM »
Quote from: The Fuzz on November 05, 2011, 11:31:53 AM
My high school sweetheart got one of these for her 16th birthday.  Loved that car, great parking car.   ;)



And I'll bet you listened to this on the radio in it more than a few times too 8) 8) 8)

Dr. Hook - "Only Sixteen" From The Old Grey Whistle Test Show
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« Reply #11 on: November 05, 2011, 07:22:21 PM »
Yes.....I seem to recall raspy voices.   ;)
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Re: Chevrolet turns 100 years old
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2011, 09:19:07 AM »
A very neat story about a '65 Chevy Impala SS...

Chevy True Stories | "My Dad's Car" Extended | Chevrolet
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