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ckhd · 06-11-2003, 06:48 PM

I got this e-mail from Chevrolet Owner's Center, and it had the following as the 'tip':

Did you know?
A highly waxed vehicle reduces wind resistance (and looks great)!

I would always tease people with slow cars that if they put a good wax job on, they would cut down their drag and go faster... I guess I was just giving them good advice!

Longhorn Man · 06-11-2003, 06:54 PM

Yup...it's true.

Would you believe me if I told you I got 5MPG better after doing 1/2 of it?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-11-2003, 07:22 PM

Just waxed the blazer and took the top off yesterday!!!!! It's still a brick even with wax....

Longhorn Man · 06-11-2003, 07:29 PM

A shiny brick though.

crazy longhorn · 06-11-2003, 07:41 PM

Those flies will bust their @sses good trying to land on a moving waxed hood too

crazyL

wxman1 · 06-11-2003, 08:46 PM

So longhornmail...does that mean that
the passenger side got 5MPG better mileage
than the driver's side?

Jim M.

mooneyes · 06-11-2003, 09:26 PM

......so if i give up the primer and go for paint and a wax job i'll probably gain 20 mpg......

tripp · 06-11-2003, 09:51 PM

screw the mileage, i don't even want it unless it's half in primer!

Ackattack · 06-11-2003, 10:01 PM

like this

Blue Beard · 06-12-2003, 07:34 AM

longhorn, you can't get better mileage by just putting the can of wax on the hood.

If the wax doesn't help, just chrome it....

mocwon · 06-12-2003, 09:44 AM

Loose the primer and paint and just wax the bare metal for that Delorean look (at least until it starts rusting) and pick up even more mileage.

Orange '71 GMC · 06-12-2003, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ackattack
like this

Hey Ackattack - you a member at CamaroZ28.com? Not only do I love these trucks, I love 4th Gen. F-Bodies too...

You guys shouldn't be laughing - I picked up a tenth in the 1/4 by waxing - but the secret is <shhhhh>Be sure you get it all cleaned off or the left over residue will weight you down - makng no gain whatsoever.</shhhhh>

Ackattack · 06-12-2003, 05:48 PM

I did post on there, but it for some reason it won't let me anymore. I usually go to LS1tech.com or KSFBA.org

Pumkin Truck · 06-12-2003, 07:23 PM

"It's official - direct from Chevrolet"

AWW DUDE! I THOUGHT YOU WERE GONNA SAY SOMETHING ABOUT THE RETURN OF THE CAMARO OR SUMTHING...

GOT MY HEART ALL POUNDING AND EVERYTHING

06-11-2003, 06:48 PM	#1
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	It's official - direct from Chevrolet I got this e-mail from Chevrolet Owner's Center, and it had the following as the 'tip': Did you know? A highly waxed vehicle reduces wind resistance (and looks great)! I would always tease people with slow cars that if they put a good wax job on, they would cut down their drag and go faster... I guess I was just giving them good advice! __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

06-11-2003, 07:22 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Just waxed the blazer and took the top off yesterday!!!!! It's still a brick even with wax.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-11-2003, 07:41 PM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Those flies will bust their @sses good trying to land on a moving waxed hood too crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

06-11-2003, 09:26 PM	#7
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	......so if i give up the primer and go for paint and a wax job i'll probably gain 20 mpg...... __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

06-11-2003, 09:51 PM	#8
tripp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Meansville, Georgia Posts: 218	screw the mileage, i don't even want it unless it's half in primer! __________________ 68 SWB Stepside 72 Cheyenne 20 72 SWB Fleetside 72 Suburban 72 2wd Blazer

06-11-2003, 06:54 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Yup...it's true. Would you believe me if I told you I got 5MPG better after doing 1/2 of it?

06-11-2003, 07:29 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	A shiny brick though.

06-11-2003, 08:46 PM	#6
wxman1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: mt juliet, tennessee, usa Posts: 237	So longhornmail...does that mean that the passenger side got 5MPG better mileage than the driver's side? Jim M.

06-11-2003, 10:01 PM	#9
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	like this __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

06-12-2003, 07:34 AM	#10
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	longhorn, you can't get better mileage by just putting the can of wax on the hood. If the wax doesn't help, just chrome it.... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

06-12-2003, 09:44 AM	#11
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Loose the primer and paint and just wax the bare metal for that Delorean look (at least until it starts rusting) and pick up even more mileage. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

06-12-2003, 05:48 PM	#13
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	I did post on there, but it for some reason it won't let me anymore. I usually go to LS1tech.com or KSFBA.org __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

06-12-2003, 07:23 PM	#14
Pumkin Truck Thats just prime! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 720	"It's official - direct from Chevrolet" AWW DUDE! I THOUGHT YOU WERE GONNA SAY SOMETHING ABOUT THE RETURN OF THE CAMARO OR SUMTHING... GOT MY HEART ALL POUNDING AND EVERYTHING __________________ 69 GMC short bed stepside with a wimpy six that can barely pull itself. 99 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 1 Bad 5.7ltr LS1



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