posted 02-01-2015 08:15 AM                  

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Originally posted by padroo:
Our Prowler doesn't leave our house without my wife in the right seat. She is the keeper of all our cars except for my Prius. I do the maintenance but she is the detail person that washes and waxes the cars. She gets attached to cars for example her dad's 60 Buick looks like it is on the showroom floor in our attached garage. When she sees restored cars she is not impressed, she says if they were taken care of from when they were new they wouldn't need to be restored.

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posted 02-01-2015 08:33 AM                  

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Originally posted by padroo:
Our Prowler doesn't leave our house without my wife in the right seat. She is the keeper of all our cars except for my Prius. I do the maintenance but she is the detail person that washes and waxes the cars. She gets attached to cars for example her dad's 60 Buick looks like it is on the showroom floor in our attached garage. When she sees restored cars she is not impressed, she says if they were taken care of from when they were new they wouldn't need to be restored.

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So it's her car and you are simply the chauffeur

While I agree that a properly cared for vehicle will usually remain in better condition longer than one that isn't, there are some area's that are simply not typically going to get the attention needed to keep it in "as new" condition. These area's are under the car where much of the dirt and salt accumulate. Unless a lift is available and as much time cleaning as driving is spent on it, the vehicle will inevitably deteriorate to some degree.

I can see vehicles like our Prowler's more often than not remaining in great condition throughout their life than something that was purchased as a daily driver or grocery getter, as they are often not driven year round or in less than ideal conditions.

posted 02-01-2015 08:39 AM                  

While the rest of my immediate family is not involved with the car, or show much interest in it, the previous owner of my car (and longtime friend of almost 50 years) often accompanies me to Prowler related events.

posted 02-01-2015 10:32 AM                  

Youngest loves the Camaro, he feels it's more safe with it having several airbags, and it being a hardtop. And all 3 of us drive in it. Unlike the Prowler they have to take turns.

posted 02-01-2015 10:33 AM                  

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Originally posted by padroo:
Our Prowler doesn't leave our house without my wife in the right seat. She is the keeper of all our cars except for my Prius. I do the maintenance but she is the detail person that washes and waxes the cars. She gets attached to cars for example her dad's 60 Buick looks like it is on the showroom floor in our attached garage. When she sees restored cars she is not impressed, she says if they were taken care of from when they were new they wouldn't need to be restored.

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Dale letting her take a break before her next detail job

Sue is always there, when I was working nights she would clean it and take to the cruise ins herself

If I want another car she says we will figure it out

couldn't ask for a more in a hobby partner

posted 02-01-2015 01:15 PM                  

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posted 02-02-2015 08:46 AM                  

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Originally posted by Bob Mears:
...My 66 vette and 70 Gsx have about grown to the ground since we got the prowler.

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