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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 12400340)

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In an amazing twist of fate, Australian surfer Matt Cuddihy discovered a vintage Rolex Submariner off the coast of Noosa, Queensland, in 2023. Despite being submerged underwater for about four years, the iconic watch was still ticking!
After sharing his discovery on social media, Matt was able to track down the owner, Ric Outrim, who had lost it in 2019. The watch, engraved with “R. Outrim, Presented 1971,” held deep sentimental value. Rolex later restored it to its original condition.
This incredible find forged a lasting bond between Matt and Ric, and they plan to return to the spot together. An unforgettable story of adventure, friendship, and a priceless recovery!

Assuming it's true, that's a GREAT story!

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Originally Posted by A930Rocket (Post 12400590)

I’ve been getting these texts lately. Another form of scam of some kind.

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Yep, looks like a scam to me. If you respond, I'm sure they'd try to chat you up at the very least and get more info which would put you on a list. Potentially, they could then send files that might compromise your phone.

people are so easy...

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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 12401578)

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Your grandma didn’t always bake cookies—sometimes she broke hearts

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hubba, hubba, granny!

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LOL!

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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 12401578)

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Your grandma didn’t always bake cookies—sometimes she broke hearts

Some of us still can! ;)

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I had a '69 like this- same color combo, no hideaway headlights or cowl induction hood. Bought and sold it for $1,800 a long, long time ago. I'm pretty sure it had a hot-rodded 283 instead of the 302, but it went good.

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Had a '71 Camaro like this with a 350 2bbl and 4-spd manual. That was a nice car.

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Originally Posted by Steve Carlton (Post 12401730)

I had a '69 like this...

Had a '71 Camaro like this with a 350 2bbl and 4-spd manual. That was a nice car.

They both look like nice rides!

Here's mine. I can't believe it's 12 years old with only a bit over 37,000 miles on it. I don't drive much.

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Throwback Camaro Z28...
'Best Time Ever' 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Then the 1984 911 Carrera was tested. It had the fastest 0-60, 1/4 mile and fastest top speed with a whopping 200 HP!

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Robert Pershing Wadlow, born on February 22, 1918, in Alton, Illinois, holds the title of the tallest man in history. He was born a normal-sized baby, but by six months, his parents noticed something unusual—he weighed 30 pounds, which was double the average weight for a baby his age. His growth continued at an extraordinary rate, and by the time he entered kindergarten, Robert was already 5'7" tall, wearing clothes meant for a 17-year-old. By age 8, he had surpassed his father's height of 6 feet and weighed 169 pounds. A tumor on his pituitary gland caused his continued growth, and although surgery was an option, his parents decided against it due to the risks of injury or death, choosing instead to let nature take its course.
As he grew, Robert faced unique challenges and continued to exceed typical growth expectations. By the time he entered high school, he stood at 7'5", and by the time he graduated, he had reached 8'4". He was an active participant in sports like football, baseball, and basketball, using his height to his advantage in basketball, where he would dunk with ease. Robert's size required custom-made shoes, and he eventually worked for the company that manufactured them, traveling the country and meeting various celebrities and sports figures. Despite his challenges, he enrolled in college to study law but could only complete one semester due to difficulties navigating icy walkways on campus.
Robert Wadlow's life was tragically cut short at the age of 22. After feeling unwell during a parade in Manistee, Michigan, he returned to his hotel and was diagnosed with an infection caused by a poorly fitted ankle brace. His fever rose to 106°F, and after undergoing minor surgery, he passed away at 1:30 a.m. He was 8'11.1" tall and weighed 491 pounds at the time of his death. His funeral, held in Alton, required 18 men to carry his specially made 1,000-pound casket. Robert Wadlow remains the tallest man in recorded history, a title he has held for over 80 years.

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Inside a 1959 7-Eleven in Hurst, Texas.
Imagine telling him some day you will pay your bill with your phone app.

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The underside of a Dodge Ram center console, dull enough. Perhaps even duller is two engineer's sitting in a room. "We need texture so it will pop out of the mold cleaner", "ok, how about trig functions and conversion charts?".
I can only hope that one day I will need this.

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Originally Posted by Steve Carlton (Post 12401730)

I'd love to have a '71 camaro with a 350 and 4spd or a chevelle.

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Originally Posted by Dixie (Post 12401739)

They both look like nice rides!

Here's mine. I can't believe it's 12 years old with only a bit over 37,000 miles on it. I don't drive much.

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Wow, yeah, 3k/ for 12 years is not much.

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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 12401753)

Wow, just 3,000 miles per year. That is not driving much for sure. I have put 59,000 miles on my 911 in 13 years. And that is not my daily driver, just my toy.

Yeah, but you have driven it to darn near every one of the contiguous states as well as a ton of tracks.

We downsized, sold our house in the 'burbs and moved to an apt near downtown. At the same time we bought my boxster. Living near downtown, even though my boxster was my daily driver, I still only put 3-4k miles per year on it. We've since moved, and I go into the office about 50% of the time (5 days every 2 weeks), and that is getting me about 20k miles per year now. So I've ramped up in the last 2 years.

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Originally Posted by Dixie (Post 12401625)

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NIce 67 SS! I too, prefer the hideaway headlights.

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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 12401808)

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Inside a 1959 7-Eleven in Hurst, Texas.
Imagine telling him some day you will pay your bill with your phone app.

Or telling him 7-11 is now owned by the Japanese.

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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 12401566)

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I still do in my 86 El Camino. And the door locks are manual. No batteries in my keys.

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I have used Knipex fr 20 years and never had a failure. Superior product, try it, you'll love it.
chris