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Brad
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Hello all, another new genvibe member. Wife and I just ordered (as of 7-9-07) a new '08 Vibe, Frosty, Sport Package, Premium Package, Preferred Package, ABS, Moon & Tunes w/6 disc changer. Can hardly wait for it to show up!A little about myself. I am an admin on another board ( http://www.BPGforums.com ) and a supermod on another ( http://www.v8buick.com ). I have LOTS of Buicks, everything from a 1970 GSX to a 1987 GNX. The only other Pontiac I have is a 2006 GTO in Torrid Red with a 6 speed. That car will get you in trouble REAL FAST.Anyway, thanks in advance for making me feel welcome and I hope to contribute to the group in some way. PS: Would be nice if the guy who works at NUMMI can give me any info on our order sometime!!! THAT would be cool!
Brad. '08 Vibe on order as of 7-9-07. Finally delivered 10-9-07. Frosty, 5 speed. 35% tint, Pontiac exhaust tip, Pontiac all weather mats, Scan Gauge, clear bra.
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Sweet Skyhawk. You don't see those around every day.
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Thanks! I had a '75 brand new when I was a kid. That one is almost exactly like my original '75. 231 V6 with a 4 speed.
Brad. '08 Vibe on order as of 7-9-07. Finally delivered 10-9-07. Frosty, 5 speed. 35% tint, Pontiac exhaust tip, Pontiac all weather mats, Scan Gauge, clear bra.
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Welcome to GenVibe!
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Welcome We love pics around here so post some up when you get your Vibe
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Be glad to do so. Hey, maybe IMakeVibes can take some in the build stage!
Brad. '08 Vibe on order as of 7-9-07. Finally delivered 10-9-07. Frosty, 5 speed. 35% tint, Pontiac exhaust tip, Pontiac all weather mats, Scan Gauge, clear bra.
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GNx now I am jealous, only two in my town that I know of, ones a Grand National though the other is a GNx. Gotta love the ladder bar that makes the rear end lift up before a launch! There is an orange 70 GSX in my town as well, daily driver for some lady actually. P.S.- what # is your GNX, I know Buick has 001.
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Welcome Brad! Six speed LS cars are sweet!
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Well, kind of a long story, but the GNX I have is a factory prototype. I bought it from a retired Buick engineer several years ago. It has an "interesting" history to say the least. It is the sole surviving prototype that Buick made.Here's a pic, added in edit.
Brad. '08 Vibe on order as of 7-9-07. Finally delivered 10-9-07. Frosty, 5 speed. 35% tint, Pontiac exhaust tip, Pontiac all weather mats, Scan Gauge, clear bra.
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Here's a link where the GNX is talked about...about 3/4 way down the page: http://www.gnxregistry.com/GNX...s.htm
Brad. '08 Vibe on order as of 7-9-07. Finally delivered 10-9-07. Frosty, 5 speed. 35% tint, Pontiac exhaust tip, Pontiac all weather mats, Scan Gauge, clear bra.
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wow I love that style!! its so mean looking and a couple..sweeet. now if you could get that 2008 one.... welcome to genvibe!! oh yea get some pics up!! I'd love to see those cars!
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Quote, originally posted by Brad »Thanks! I had a '75 brand new when I was a kid. That one is almost exactly like my original '75. 231 V6 with a 4 speed. I've owned Vegas and Monzas, so I have a soft spot in my heart for that platform.
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Well, OK. Let me see what I can do for some pics...Here's one with me (the fat guy) and Dennis Gage from My Classic Car and my GSX.

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Brad. '08 Vibe on order as of 7-9-07. Finally delivered 10-9-07. Frosty, 5 speed. 35% tint, Pontiac exhaust tip, Pontiac all weather mats, Scan Gauge, clear bra.
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Gotta love the mustache!
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Quote, originally posted by K-NINE »I've owned Vegas and Monzas, so I have a soft spot in my heart for that platform. Yea, me too!
Brad. '08 Vibe on order as of 7-9-07. Finally delivered 10-9-07. Frosty, 5 speed. 35% tint, Pontiac exhaust tip, Pontiac all weather mats, Scan Gauge, clear bra.
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Quote, originally posted by Brad »Well, OK. Let me see what I can do for some pics...Here's one with me (the fat guy) and Dennis Gage from My Classic Car and my GSX.Dude, I saw that show! Seriously! Those GSX's are sweet for sure! You just do not see that many Buick and Oldsmobile muscle cars any more!
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Quote, originally posted by MiVibe-ToolGuy »Dude, I saw that show! Seriously! Those GSX's are sweet for sure! You just do not see that many Buick and Oldsmobile muscle cars any more! I bow humbly in your general direction .It was neat to be interviewed by him...although they cut out about half of the total.
Brad. '08 Vibe on order as of 7-9-07. Finally delivered 10-9-07. Frosty, 5 speed. 35% tint, Pontiac exhaust tip, Pontiac all weather mats, Scan Gauge, clear bra.
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...he drove your car? DANG I love watching that show!! And..hahha his mustash is sweet. That is a bad a$$ looking car
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Quote, originally posted by Brad »The only other Pontiac I have is a 2006 GTO in Torrid Red with a 6 speed. That car will get you in trouble REAL FAST.You know...so will the Vibe! Welcome and congrats on the new Frosty! P.S.: any pics of that GTO?
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Welcome to Genvibe!
Bye Bye Vibe.............
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Quote, originally posted by HawaiiPontiacLover »P.S.: any pics of that GTO?Yep.
Brad. '08 Vibe on order as of 7-9-07. Finally delivered 10-9-07. Frosty, 5 speed. 35% tint, Pontiac exhaust tip, Pontiac all weather mats, Scan Gauge, clear bra.
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nice ummm.... why are you getting a vibe again? j/k
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Quote, originally posted by Brad »Yep.I think I hate you now.
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Welcome to GenVibe!!Are you on LS2GTO.com? My brother also had a Torrid Red, it's a nice color.
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Welcome! I love that GTO.
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Quote, originally posted by K-NINE »I think I hate you now. Yea, but you've got a great first name...
Brad. '08 Vibe on order as of 7-9-07. Finally delivered 10-9-07. Frosty, 5 speed. 35% tint, Pontiac exhaust tip, Pontiac all weather mats, Scan Gauge, clear bra.
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Quote, originally posted by VforVIBE »Welcome to GenVibe!!Are you on LS2GTO.com? My brother also had a Torrid Red, it's a nice color.I'm registered over there but haven't posted much (if any). Yea, I HAD to have Torrid Red...there is no other color for a GTO!
Brad. '08 Vibe on order as of 7-9-07. Finally delivered 10-9-07. Frosty, 5 speed. 35% tint, Pontiac exhaust tip, Pontiac all weather mats, Scan Gauge, clear bra.
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This guy just has a lot of toys
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Sweeeeeeeeet!
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Quote, originally posted by Whelan »This guy just has a lot of toys Well, the old saying is boys must have toys . I was lucky enough to be at the right place at the right time when my "toys" came up for sale. I've owned the GSX since 1978 when it was just a used (and abused, I might add) car. I paid only $1850 for it back then and let's just say it's appreciated in value a little since that time. It took me over 10 years to save up enough for it's restoration and with kids now in college, I could never do it again today. I've been very, very lucky.BTW, the ONLY product to touch the paint of my show cars has been Meguairs products. I take pride in that my now 14 year old restoration has held up to the test of time and I believe Meguair's products were part of that reason. Thanks to all of you for the warm welcome...I only hope I can contribute to this forum to the degree you have made me feel welcome. Thanks again!
Brad. '08 Vibe on order as of 7-9-07. Finally delivered 10-9-07. Frosty, 5 speed. 35% tint, Pontiac exhaust tip, Pontiac all weather mats, Scan Gauge, clear bra.
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sorry for being so late, but welcome!
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Quote, originally posted by Brad »Well, the old saying is boys must have toys . I was lucky enough to be at the right place at the right time when my "toys" came up for sale. I've owned the GSX since 1978 when it was just a used (and abused, I might add) car. I paid only $1850 for it back then and let's just say it's appreciated in value a little since that time. It took me over 10 years to save up enough for it's restoration and with kids now in college, I could never do it again today. I've been very, very lucky.BTW, the ONLY product to touch the paint of my show cars has been Meguairs products. I take pride in that my now 14 year old restoration has held up to the test of time and I believe Meguair's products were part of that reason. Thanks to all of you for the warm welcome...I only hope I can contribute to this forum to the degree you have made me feel welcome. Thanks again! OHHH snaps, I use Meguairs clay bar kit on my car...ohhhh sooo smooth I wouldnt use anything else now!! hahah we have a new member thats smart too!
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Welcome to the family!! Man oh man did I ever want a Grand National when they first came out!!Post more pics of that beast for me please
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Welcome. A friend of mine has a torrid red 2005 GTO. Those are some sweet looking cars!
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Post by Renthorin »

Buicks? Aren't those old man cars?(hopes Brad looks at my avitar before responding)
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Quote, originally posted by Renthorin »Buicks? Aren't those old man cars?(hopes Brad looks at my avitar before responding)Yep, sure are old man cars. FAST old man cars! Watcha got Buick wise???
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87 GN with the usual mods.
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Quote, originally posted by Renthorin »87 GN with the usual mods.You coming down to Columbus in a couple of weeks for the BPG Nationals? Should be a great time!
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Quote, originally posted by Brad »Well, kind of a long story, but the GNX I have is a factory prototype. I bought it from a retired Buick engineer several years ago. It has an "interesting" history to say the least. It is the sole surviving prototype that Buick made.Here's a pic, added in edit.That bad boy would get a pretty penny at Barret-Jackson.
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Alas, I have prior plans for that weekend :-(
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