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Stout72 · 03-19-2003, 04:21 PM

Is it going to get any better? I thought we had it bad in the San Francisco Bay area. This morning the local Shell Station banner was advertising prices of $2.29/$2.39/$2.49 per gallon. I'm sure it's a tad higher in SF proper.

I've heard gas is going for $2.60 per gallon in San Diego, but check out the attached and see what I saw on the web for gas in El Cajon, a suburb just east of San Diego! This is criminal! It's time to dust the bike off and dig out the cold weather riding gear. At this rate I won't be able to afford the gas to drive to work at 10mpg.

Stout72 · 03-19-2003, 04:23 PM

Drat, a picture is worth 1,000 words:

Zumo · 03-19-2003, 04:28 PM

I see the gas prices are not the only thing that is "inflated".

andyr354 · 03-19-2003, 04:50 PM

$1.69 yesterday here in SE Nebraska. As soon as the weather warms up I will have the 2 wheeler out to! It only gets 40, but thats alot better than 18 with my jeep. I drive 40miles a day to.

72MARIO · 03-19-2003, 05:36 PM

Gas was pretty cheep here yester day 73.3 per liter was the cheepiest.

The price goes up tuesday night down wednesday night up friday around noon. When I say up it 10 cents per liter at the cheepiest.

Funny system Eh?>

1972chevy4x4 · 03-19-2003, 05:41 PM

Man, 3.19 a gallon, that is just crazy. I paid 1.62 this morning and was complaining.

73stepside · 03-19-2003, 05:41 PM

oklahoma city is hovering around $1.50 a gallon. this time last year it was at $0.98 a gallonon the high side for 87 octane.

Dropt72Shortbed · 03-19-2003, 05:54 PM

huntington beach CA, bout an hour north of san diego... were at 2.20 average for the cheap stuff. i usually get my gas from the one cheap arco which is even 2.08

Long Knight · 03-19-2003, 05:58 PM

That's why I'm getting a motorcycle!

jeffbo · 03-19-2003, 06:00 PM

It's $1.67 in eastern South Dakota.

sgtjed · 03-19-2003, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 73stepside
oklahoma city is hovering around $1.50 a gallon. this time last year it was at $0.98 a gallonon the high side for 87 octane.

yup i gotta second that,there are some places that is 1.48 that i have seen here in okc.

Reumster · 03-19-2003, 07:31 PM

It's totally out of control and we need to do something about it. It flatout B.S.! We have anough Oil to last 50years or more without recycling in this country alone, and that well in to consideration inflation of the population. By that time we will have to have speical license to drive gas cars anyway. And that 3 is not taken into consideration the oil that will be saved when electric cars become effiecent. Which I'll start a real war over if they ever tell me I can't have a 500hp V-8! ANd you better believe it.

bouncytruck · 03-19-2003, 07:41 PM

Regular was $189 here the other day. Fortunatly, my daily driver is a Civic HX that gets 44mpg! As much as I'd like to drive the truck everyday, the honda sure beats the 6mpg I get out of the truck.

krazy_texan · 03-19-2003, 07:42 PM

i was pissed off when i coasted into the nearest station (literally) and the price was $1.62 i usually go to a place where i can get it for 1.56

72bigblock · 03-19-2003, 08:36 PM

well out here in rockford il the arm pit of il. it was $1.69 $1.79, and $1.89 my truck needs 93 to run thank god for my vw 26 city 30 hiway chris

Suicide-D · 03-19-2003, 10:46 PM

4.30 a gallon for super.... ouch I guess I won't complain about paying 1.79 a gallon for it here. Just filled up this evening... a whopping 30.00 bucks I wish i had 3.73's or even taller tires....the 4.11 is really eating me up.

yellowgmc · 03-20-2003, 12:13 AM

still 1.69 here. took the tailgate off today to see if it helps the mileage.

weasel29gm · 03-20-2003, 12:15 AM

1.74, 1.84, 1.94 thats are average here I did see a 2.04 Sunday. Glad the S-10 gets 25 mpg's.

71elect · 03-20-2003, 12:50 AM

$4.29/gallon!!! For those of us here in Southern Idaho we're currently at $1.75, $1.85, $1.95.

BraveDave · 03-20-2003, 01:01 AM

$1.69 here in Houston, and my '72 only gets 10 mpg!!!

woodrow59 · 03-20-2003, 01:16 AM

$1.54 here in Atlanta. Just a guess, but I bet it goes down in the next week. Go USA !!!!!!!

Seke69 · 03-20-2003, 04:20 AM

Last week 92 octane gas was about $1.85/gal, the price just dropped to about $1.60/gal.

**GMCPaul** · 03-20-2003, 04:52 AM

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dubie · 03-20-2003, 10:40 AM

Ours is at 89.9 cents per litre or $3.60 per US gallon for regular. Premium is 96.9 cents per litre or $3.92 per US gallon. I can see it getting a lot higher within a few weeks

lukecp · 03-20-2003, 02:28 PM

$1.57 for 87 octane, $1.59 for 89 octane in Southren Missouri. The highest i can ever remember it was $1.69, about May in 2001. If it hits $2 a gallon, i am gonna have a hard time driving my 11mpg truck. Guess i will have to jet the carb leaner, and put some 31" tires on the back if it goes up much more

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03-19-2003, 04:21 PM	#1
Stout72 Not my good side. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairfield, California Posts: 222	The price of gas Is it going to get any better? I thought we had it bad in the San Francisco Bay area. This morning the local Shell Station banner was advertising prices of $2.29/$2.39/$2.49 per gallon. I'm sure it's a tad higher in SF proper. I've heard gas is going for $2.60 per gallon in San Diego, but check out the attached and see what I saw on the web for gas in El Cajon, a suburb just east of San Diego! This is criminal! It's time to dust the bike off and dig out the cold weather riding gear. At this rate I won't be able to afford the gas to drive to work at 10mpg. __________________ 72 Chevy K20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4" lift, dual shock suspension front & rear. Daily driver and a work in progress. 00 Suburban LT 90 Camaro RS 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special (Ol' Reliable)

03-19-2003, 04:23 PM	#2
Stout72 Not my good side. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairfield, California Posts: 222	Drat, a picture is worth 1,000 words: Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy K20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4" lift, dual shock suspension front & rear. Daily driver and a work in progress. 00 Suburban LT 90 Camaro RS 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special (Ol' Reliable)

03-19-2003, 04:28 PM	#3
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	I see the gas prices are not the only thing that is "inflated". __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles Last edited by Zumo; 03-19-2003 at 05:54 PM.

03-19-2003, 04:50 PM	#4
andyr354 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mahaska, KS Posts: 82	$1.69 yesterday here in SE Nebraska. As soon as the weather warms up I will have the 2 wheeler out to! It only gets 40, but thats alot better than 18 with my jeep. I drive 40miles a day to. __________________ 1970 C10: 2WD, LWB, 350, 350 auto, Headers, Duals, Edelbrock 1406 with 2101 intake, and optional rust.

03-19-2003, 05:36 PM	#5
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Gas was pretty cheep here yester day 73.3 per liter was the cheepiest. The price goes up tuesday night down wednesday night up friday around noon. When I say up it 10 cents per liter at the cheepiest. Funny system Eh?> __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-19-2003, 05:41 PM	#6
1972chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 223	Man, 3.19 a gallon, that is just crazy. I paid 1.62 this morning and was complaining. __________________ 1972 chevy k10 4x4 longbed 4-inch lift, 3.73 front/rears, frame off nearly complete 1972 chevy k10 4x4 longbed parts truck, known as the "ugly green machine" 1990 GMC 3/4 shortbed ext cab Always in need of 67-72 parts in central ks.

03-19-2003, 05:41 PM	#7
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	oklahoma city is hovering around $1.50 a gallon. this time last year it was at $0.98 a gallonon the high side for 87 octane. __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

03-19-2003, 05:54 PM	#8
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	huntington beach CA, bout an hour north of san diego... were at 2.20 average for the cheap stuff. i usually get my gas from the one cheap arco which is even 2.08

03-19-2003, 05:58 PM	#9
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	That's why I'm getting a motorcycle! __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

03-19-2003, 06:00 PM	#10
jeffbo D.U.F. Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Huron/Brookings, SD Posts: 288	It's $1.67 in eastern South Dakota. __________________ MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB '72 C-10 LWB Highlander, A/C, tilt TH350 w/ B&M shift kit, 327LJ bored .040", cast flattops, forged crank, L31 Vortecs, 9.25:1 CR, Comp conical valvesprings, Crane Energizer single pattern 216/.454", Professional Products Power Plus Crosswind intake, Edelbrock #1406 600cfm, HEI, dual exhaust, open 3.08 12bolt '68 C-10 4spd (not running) '79 C-10 LWB Mild 350 '80 Caprice Classic, 2-dr '97 GMC K-1500, SWB, Reg. Cab, Z-71, 5.7, Auto

03-19-2003, 07:31 PM	#12
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	It's totally out of control and we need to do something about it. It flatout B.S.! We have anough Oil to last 50years or more without recycling in this country alone, and that well in to consideration inflation of the population. By that time we will have to have speical license to drive gas cars anyway. And that 3 is not taken into consideration the oil that will be saved when electric cars become effiecent. Which I'll start a real war over if they ever tell me I can't have a 500hp V-8! ANd you better believe it. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

03-19-2003, 07:41 PM	#13
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Regular was $189 here the other day. Fortunatly, my daily driver is a Civic HX that gets 44mpg! As much as I'd like to drive the truck everyday, the honda sure beats the 6mpg I get out of the truck. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-19-2003, 07:42 PM	#14
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i was pissed off when i coasted into the nearest station (literally) and the price was $1.62 i usually go to a place where i can get it for 1.56 __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

03-19-2003, 08:36 PM	#15
72bigblock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: rockford il. Posts: 190	well out here in rockford il the arm pit of il. it was $1.69 $1.79, and $1.89 my truck needs 93 to run thank god for my vw 26 city 30 hiway chris

03-19-2003, 10:46 PM	#16
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	holy cow... 4.30 a gallon for super.... ouch I guess I won't complain about paying 1.79 a gallon for it here. Just filled up this evening... a whopping 30.00 bucks I wish i had 3.73's or even taller tires....the 4.11 is really eating me up.



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03-20-2003, 12:13 AM	#17
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	still 1.69 here. took the tailgate off today to see if it helps the mileage. __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic

03-20-2003, 12:15 AM	#18
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	1.74, 1.84, 1.94 thats are average here I did see a 2.04 Sunday. Glad the S-10 gets 25 mpg's. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

03-20-2003, 12:50 AM	#19
71elect Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern Idaho Posts: 59	$4.29/gallon!!! For those of us here in Southern Idaho we're currently at $1.75, $1.85, $1.95. __________________ 72Chevy swb 4x4 71GMC swb 2x4

03-20-2003, 01:01 AM	#20
BraveDave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 336	$1.69 here in Houston, and my '72 only gets 10 mpg!!! __________________ '72 Chevy Cheyenne Super, '56 Chevy Bel Air,'56 Chevy Nomad, '61 Chevy Impala, '64 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1966 Thunderbird Convertible

03-20-2003, 01:16 AM	#21
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	ATL $1.54 here in Atlanta. Just a guess, but I bet it goes down in the next week. Go USA !!!!!!! __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

03-20-2003, 04:20 AM	#22
Seke69 Space Cadet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 132	Last week 92 octane gas was about $1.85/gal, the price just dropped to about $1.60/gal.

03-20-2003, 04:52 AM	#23
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Heres the answer to paying those high fuel costs guys http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=45032 Let me know if we can help!!! GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

03-20-2003, 10:40 AM	#24
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Ours is at 89.9 cents per litre or $3.60 per US gallon for regular. Premium is 96.9 cents per litre or $3.92 per US gallon. I can see it getting a lot higher within a few weeks __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

03-20-2003, 02:28 PM	#25
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	$1.57 for 87 octane, $1.59 for 89 octane in Southren Missouri. The highest i can ever remember it was $1.69, about May in 2001. If it hits $2 a gallon, i am gonna have a hard time driving my 11mpg truck. Guess i will have to jet the carb leaner, and put some 31" tires on the back if it goes up much more . __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

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