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    Image of Zeusnemesis Zeusnemesis
    09/27/09

    In reply to Here's Why They Invented Engine Swaps: Buick-ized Triumph Stag
    One last story on the subject of "The Stag."

    We had a group of my wife's girlfriends over one night. One of whom hailed from the deep farming area of the midwest. She had heard from my wife that I had two International Harvesters: a pickup and a Scout. Being from farmland, she exclaimed "Hey! That's the only kind of truck my Dad would ever buy! I learned how to drive a stick on an International pickup! Can I see them?" So she drags a gaggle of girls, including my wife, out to the garage where there's a line of vehicles: two Internationals, a '67 Mustang, and the Stag.

    The midwestern girl walks down the row and starts explaining to the others, "This one here is an International Truck, we used these on our farms. This other one here is a Scout, we also used these during the winter instead of our cars because they were 4 wheel drive and could go anywhere." Then, moving on to the Stag (which she clearly did not recognize), she looked down at the Stag emblem in the middle of the grille, furrowed her brow while pausing for a moment, and then looked up and proudly exlaimed, "And this one here is a John Deere."

    I didn't have the heart to correct her and never have
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    09/28/09

    @Zeusnemesis: [jalopnik.com]
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    Image of SeanKHotay SeanKHotay
    09/27/09

    In reply to Mean Mopar Streets: Harvey Keitel Versus David Proval!
    Forbidden sex is the best kind...
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    Image of SirNotAppearing SirNotAppearing
    09/27/09

    In reply to Mean Mopar Streets: Harvey Keitel Versus David Proval!
    I found it funny that you put "spoiler alert" for a 35 year old movie. Then I thought "hey wait, I like Scorsese movies and I haven't seen this." So instead of clicking play I'm moving on over to my Netflix queue.
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    09/27/09

    @SirNotAppearing II: The Secret of the Ooze: Spoiler Allert: romeo and juliet die at the end of the play.
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    Image of SirNotAppearing SirNotAppearing
    09/27/09

    @zeeboid: What?! I'm only on Act II, I refuse to believe you!
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    Image of Leeeeena the Jalopchick Leeeeena the Jalopchick
    09/26/09

    In reply to Here's Why They Invented Engine Swaps: Buick-ized Triumph Stag
    Some say its curves are so alluring that it draws blondes to it like a magnet... and that its original engine was so unreliable that the only way it could possibly move under its own power is with an engine swap.

    All we know is, it's called the Stag.
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    Image of scroggzilla raids again scroggzilla raids again
    09/27/09

    @Leeeeena a Jalopchick: That's some nice commentin' there Leeeeena.

    Have a Portago.
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    Image of the good dr zero the good dr zero
    09/28/09

    @scroggzilla raids again: I love the expressions of the mechanics - they really look as though they mean business.
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    Image of Joe-Btfsplk Joe-Btfsplk
    09/26/09

    In reply to Here's Why They Invented Engine Swaps: Buick-ized Triumph Stag
    The Stag's got a 12 point rack as a hood ornament. Woot!
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    Image of smalleyxb122 smalleyxb122
    09/26/09

    In reply to Here's Why They Invented Engine Swaps: Buick-ized Triumph Stag
    Very nice. I'm a big fan of Triumphs, both cars and bikes, and I'm enough of a non-purist to appreciate the swap. Even though the Stag was never my favorite, it still ranks highly. I'm admittedly biased by my first car being a Spitfire, so the Spitfire takes the top spot in my list of favorite Triumphs, and the GT6 is neck and neck with the TR6 for 2nd/3rd. The Stag comes in a solid 4th with a healthy lead over the TR7/8.

    From there, the list becomes one of Triumphs that I have no real desire to own, but like nonetheless, starting with the TR3.
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    Image of tonyola tonyola
    09/26/09

    In reply to Here's Why They Invented Engine Swaps: Buick-ized Triumph Stag
    Closer to what the Stag should have been, though I would have opted for a 215 V8 as originally intended, because of less weight on the front end. The Stag is one of the great should-have-beens in autodom - a fine idea spoiled by lousy execution. Wonder if there's a way to remove that ugly roof-cage without causing the body to wilt like month-old celery?
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    Image of Zeusnemesis Zeusnemesis
    09/26/09

    In reply to Here's Why They Invented Engine Swaps: Buick-ized Triumph Stag
    Shit! What if my wife sees this???? (She's a brunette, you see.)
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    09/26/09

    @Zeusnemesis:
    Tell your wife that this blonde has been given one month to live, and her dying wish was to put a dent in the hood of a Triumph Stag. So, the nice guy that you are obliged her and let her sit on your Stag.
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    Image of Alfisted Alfisted
    09/26/09

    @Zeusnemesis: Yes, but that's why they call it the Stag. Nicely done.
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    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    09/26/09

    @Zeusnemesis: A Stag owner is allowed to be something of a cad.
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    09/26/09

    @Zeusnemesis: And you have a great sense of humor!
    But surely your wife knows about your blonde sister. Right?
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    Image of danio3834 danio3834
    09/20/09

    In reply to 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 Has Used Up All Nine Lives, Now Faces Crusher
    Looks quite nice. Thats a $2000 car around here, maybe even $2500.

    The 351W is a good place to start if youre going to build it up.
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    Image of engineerd engineerd
    09/19/09

    In reply to 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 Has Used Up All Nine Lives, Now Faces Crusher
    Cougar had style
    Owner finds vile
    Jalops demand trial
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    09/19/09

    In reply to 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 Has Used Up All Nine Lives, Now Faces Crusher
    We saw a lovely green first gen, top down, cruising along today. Perfect condition. The car was older than both of the guys in it. Combined.
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    Image of Alfisted Alfisted
    09/19/09

    In reply to 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 Has Used Up All Nine Lives, Now Faces Crusher
    This doesn't get to me nearly as much as it would if it were a first gen. These beasts demonstrate that model bloat is not a new phenomenon.
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    Image of Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face. Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face.
    09/19/09

    In reply to 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 Has Used Up All Nine Lives, Now Faces Crusher
    Oh, that poor, poor kitty cat. I saw a gorgeous '72 convertible at Cruise Night Thursday, it makes me sad to think it could have just as easily ended up here.
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    Image of AlienProbe AlienProbe
    09/19/09

    In reply to 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 Has Used Up All Nine Lives, Now Faces Crusher
    Do people even try to sell their cars anymore? I mean, seriously, the previous owner could have put a $500 sign on it and made some quick cash... That thing is gorgeous. Isn't this the same lot that puts the cars up for cheap auction before their possible fate? I just don't understand how the forces of fate doomed a car like this... it is uncanny.
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    Image of UDMan UDMan
    09/19/09

    @AlienProbe: Do you realize what it's like to see your car these days? If you live anywhere within 20 miles of an Urban area, it's a virtual nightmare.

    - You list the car on Craigslist for a certain amount of cash, and what do you get? An e-mail box full of spam, and offers that are around 20% of your asing price.

    - You put a For Sale sign on the car and park it in the driveway, and what do you get? All sorts of low life saying they want to take a ride, asking all sorts of questions, and then low-balls you, asking if you'll take some cash, and some other questionable stuff.

    - If you've had the car in your yard for some time, and never got around to fixing it, some municipalities actually fine you for having an unregistered car. (You see, if it's not registered, they can't collect property tax!) So, you have 10 days to dispose of it.

    - Forget about fixing up a beater if you live in an apartment complex. The ones around here have a no tolerance ordinance, and if a car doesn't move in 10 days, they tow it away for you.

    There are way too many reasons why people don't keep their cars, or have to get rid of them in a hurry. Unfortunately, this Cougar, and countless others have died, and can never be brought back to life.
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    Image of AlienProbe AlienProbe
    09/19/09

    @UDMan: I guess I didn't really realize how hard it is because I live in a rural area. I am shielded from a lot of those scary things that go on outside Vermont...

    Excellent valid points!

    .... I'm still crying though.
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    Image of MrHowser MrHowser
    09/19/09

    @UDMan: You have obviously spent some quality time on the CL.
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    Image of JB_Finesse JB_Finesse
    09/19/09

    In reply to 1972 Mercury Cougar XR7 Has Used Up All Nine Lives, Now Faces Crusher
    It's a shame, but I can still consider the person who junked this thing human, unlike that total jizz-gargling fuckmonger who junked the '67 to fix up his shitstang.
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