Re: Good thing after PHR closed !

by thatfnthing Thu Aug 28, 2014 12:47 pm

Johnny Hunkins wrote:If you've got a Laguna to sell, you might as well be selling venereal disease.

That's why we need more guys like you working for the mags that are left -- preferably the ones that actually feature Chevies. I might even renew my subscription to CC. Smile

by Johnny Hunkins Thu Aug 28, 2014 12:51 pm

If you're relying on Jim Campisano (Super Chevy) or Nick Licata (Chevy High) to fill your life with 73-77 A - body tech, you will have a very long wait. Not judging them, just stating the facts. In fact, putting this car in PHR routinely landed me in hot water.

by driveit Thu Aug 28, 2014 12:56 pm

I am sure it did and it doesn't make since to me why. I never got to see the magazine article, just online. Didn't know about them until they had stopped appearing I guess. I was so excited when I found it online though. So rare to see a cool car in the media. By cool I mean something different that you don't see everyday. Something that average Joe can pick up and make something they are proud of. My 74 was bought for a demolition derby car by my uncle. I took one look at it at 11 years old and knew I couldn't let that happen. 28 now and it is my daily driver. I love it and would have anything else as long as I can keep from it.

by Johnny Hunkins Thu Aug 28, 2014 12:59 pm

Bottom line, if nobody values these cars enough to buy them when good deals come up, they will turn to dust. I can't sell mine for 30 cents on the dollar. It will probably be parted out.

by driveit Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:02 pm

I hate to see that happen, but you have to do what you have to do I guess. Big rock star like you though, maybe you should make it your daily and keep waving the G3 flag!

by thatfnthing Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:05 pm

But I'll bet nobody got in trouble for the Disco Nova. Sheesh. Rolling Eyes

by 77mali Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:15 pm

I really liked the final version of that PHR Laguna project. Was PHR involved with the Holley Laguna wagon? (You know the one that Stacey David beat the F__k out of on GEARZ).

As far a people who hate on these cars:
1. They probably ain't never driven one
2. They lack "Testicular Mass"

by driveit Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:41 pm

77mali wrote:I really liked the final version of that PHR Laguna project. Was PHR involved with the Holley Laguna wagon? (You know the one that Stacey David beat the F__k out of on GEARZ).

As far a people who hate on these cars:
1. They probably ain't never driven one
2. They lack "Testicular Mass"

I am sure people were looking at me at work trying to find out why I was just laughing.

by dynchel Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:47 pm

thatfnthing wrote:But I'll bet nobody got in trouble for the Disco Nova. Sheesh.

I do remember it being mentioned that "nobody cares about that car". Remember also that car got painted then disappeared never to be seen again.

by driveit Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:58 pm

I had the chance for one of those novas too around the same time I get my chevelle it was a blue and silver rally sport. It was complete sans motor and tranny. Better shape than mine, but the 74 just called to me. lol I almost get a 74 eagle spirit. It was a 4x4. kinda neat back then I thought. It was like this one, but all navy blue if I remember correctly Good thing after PHR closed ! - Page 2 Images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSGXLmWt8ctmjd3jZ0E6Xbe2p7vFWZFTntbSV4-rsmEci2GgDb5

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It had slot mags on it.

by JB2wheeler Thu Aug 28, 2014 3:08 pm

It costs a lot of money to fix a car up right and you rarely get it back. I figure I have over $30,000 in my Elkie and have it advertised for sale at $6,000. I still have a subscription to PHR good at least another year. I always buy 3 year subscriptions to save money. The ONLY way I have found out that PHR shut down is seeing it here. I still have about 10 or 20 years worth of PHR in storage and they will be hitting the garbage can before the first of the year. JB2wheeler

by driveit Thu Aug 28, 2014 3:12 pm

JB2wheeler wrote:It costs a lot of money to fix a car up right and you rarely get it back. I figure I have over $30,000 in my Elkie and have it advertised for sale at $6,000. I still have a subscription to PHR good at least another year. I always buy 3 year subscriptions to save money. The ONLY way I have found out that PHR shut down is seeing it here. I still have about 10 or 20 years worth of PHR in storage and they will be hitting the garbage can before the first of the year. JB2wheeler

I guess you have all of the ones with this Laguna in them then. I would like to have those for sure. I will talk it over with the wife and see if we can somehow squeeze in a road trip maybe next month or so. I've got to get my brakes fixed first. Maybe I can write you an IOU for the pretty green truck/car of yours! lol Would you be up for some company maybe late next month or so JB?

by JB2wheeler Thu Aug 28, 2014 5:02 pm

I will hold the PHR issues for you. You MIGHT go home with over a thousand pounds of extra weight. JB

by driveit Thu Aug 28, 2014 5:31 pm

lol I don't know if my car can hold all that.

by ant7377 Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:47 pm

The nova still exists. It lives in california and is still raced.

by Limey SE Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:49 pm

Johnny you could send to my email and i could post them for you.... bigboyztoyz42@aol.com

by Limey SE Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:52 pm

And driveit i would pay shipping on the ones you dont want esp the how to articles from JB and all the other PHR and hot rod type mags it may take a few months to get them all shipped but if your willing I do not want this stuff ending up at goodwill and them tossing it out not knowing what it is.

by driveit Fri Aug 29, 2014 7:20 am

I'm gonna talk to the boss and see what I can get away with.

by Johnny Hunkins Fri Aug 29, 2014 8:43 am

All the PHR mags come with the Laguna...

by driveit Fri Aug 29, 2014 12:05 pm

How many issues was it in. I didn't see that many articles online?

by Johnny Hunkins Fri Aug 29, 2014 12:12 pm

Probably dozens. And there's a bunch more videos too. It started fall of 2008, so 6 years worth of issues.

by driveit Fri Aug 29, 2014 1:40 pm

I must not be searching for the right stuff. I found maybe 5 videos. Only one of the car in action, but that was before any mechanical upgrades were done. If you happen upon any links to them post them if you have time. I would like to check them out.

by JB2wheeler Fri Aug 29, 2014 4:59 pm

Not many major articles, but many updates scattered thru the issues. JB

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