NWI INGO General Post - Part 21 - We can offically drink da moonshine!

[CheeseRat]

As a kid back in the 70's, I remember when my parents were aghast at the news gasoline had hit 40 cents per gallon.

I remember gas in the sixty cent range, but the time I remember it most was when I'd get it at .99 but I'll keep driving if I see 1.04.
There was bad gas at the Luke's on old 49 and hwy 6 the other day. Know someone who was the 8th tow of the day for that tow company all due to the gas. Saw red bags on pumps yesterday and fuel trucks.

 

[actaeon277]

Got the 1st sunburn of the year out of the way...so did a lot of others down here.

Cracker

 

[1775usmarine]

$3.99 "deal" in TN. Guess I'll start stocking up.View attachment 190303

Time for a NWI group buy

 

[marvin02]

When I was In high school I could get about 3 gallons for a buck and it would last all week (M-F). I had a couple of friends who paid me a buck each for gas each week so I would drive them to school. I almost never paid for any gas with my own money. I had a Corvair that got great mileage for the times. I knew the mileage because the gas gauge didn't work when I first got the car.

I don't think $2 a week works for a gas allowance now.

 

[Ballstater98]

Went to Bud's and played with a H&K G36.

 

[Bill2905]

I remember gas in the sixty cent range, but the time I remember it most was when I'd get it at .99 but I'll keep driving if I see 1.04.
There was bad gas at the Luke's on old 49 and hwy 6 the other day. Know someone who was the 8th tow of the day for that tow company all due to the gas. Saw red bags on pumps yesterday and fuel trucks.

You may remember the BP bad gas incident from about 10 years ago. They unknowingly contaminated a bulk gasoline tank with polymer solution and then distributed it in the region. My BIL was one of the unlucky victims and had to be towed to a garage to have his fuel system flushed out. Just goes to show it can happen with any brand of gasoline.

 

[Bill2905]

I remember gas in the sixty cent range, but the time I remember it most was when I'd get it at .99 but I'll keep driving if I see 1.04.
There was bad gas at the Luke's on old 49 and hwy 6 the other day. Know someone who was the 8th tow of the day for that tow company all due to the gas. Saw red bags on pumps yesterday and fuel trucks.

Something about that three digit number made it a no go.

 

[mmpsteve]

Was working at Standard Oil at 30 & 41 when gas broke a $1.00. We only had 2 digit pumps at the time (up to .99), so had to cut the price in half and double the total. Lot of frustrated customers who couldn't or wouldn't understand the math. Took months to get the new 3 digit pumps in. Fun times!

.

 

[2A_Tom]

I bought my second car new, a '77 Grand Prix and ran only 93 octane Amoco Premium for 39 cents a gallon.

 

[Ballstater98]

Anyone else get this letter today?

 

[Doug28450]

Anyone else get this letter today?
View attachment 190473

Nope. You're the only one who got it. Looks like you're headed to jail.

 

[d.kaufman]

Anyone else get this letter today?
View attachment 190473

Sure haven't but seen there's a thread about it. Curious if they only went out to people that have purchased them, and I wonder how the ATF would know that if so

 

[Ballstater98]

Sure haven't but seen there's a thread about it. Curious if they only went out to people that have purchased them, and I wonder how the ATF would know that if so

I have a C&R license, so probably anyone on the list.

 

[actaeon277]

NSSF Seeking Info on ATF Zero Tolerance Policy

Saw this posted on the NSSF Facebook page. NSSF is calling on those engaged in the industry who are experiencing ATF administrative action (warning conference or revocation) to report their experience to NSSF. Retailers, Ranges, Manufacturers and the attorneys representing these firms are asked...

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[CTC B4Z]

Yup. Useless ATF at it again.

 

[d.kaufman]

I have a C&R license, so probably anyone on the list.

That's probably it then

 

[actaeon277]

Well, maybe if the spineless Repubs take over and smack somebody down.


Well, we know they'll do nothing, as usual.

 

[KLB]

Well, maybe if the spineless Repubs take over and smack somebody down.


Well, we know they'll do nothing, as usual.

Spineless insinuates they had some desire to do something but are too afraid. I would counter with they have no real desire.

 

[darkkevin]

You may remember the BP bad gas incident from about 10 years ago. They unknowingly contaminated a bulk gasoline tank with polymer solution and then distributed it in the region. My BIL was one of the unlucky victims and had to be towed to a garage to have his fuel system flushed out. Just goes to show it can happen with any brand of gasoline.

Had a lot of those come into the shop when that happened, most people were legit, just flush the fuel system, bp paid the bill. Then you get the bottom feeder trash that blamed everything from misfires to catalytic converters to engine failure and brakes squeaking on bad gas. Tell bp about it and they’d just tell us fix everything and send us the bill, they have so much money it made zero difference. Even had a guy tow in his ford exploder that had a blown engine, plates were two-three years expired because the engine blew then, cobwebs all throughout the interior, a bogus bp receipt and bp just said put an engine in it!!

 

[actaeon277]

Had a lot of those come into the shop when that happened, most people were legit, just flush the fuel system, bp paid the bill. Then you get the bottom feeder trash that blamed everything from misfires to catalytic converters to engine failure and brakes squeaking on bad gas. Tell bp about it and they’d just tell us fix everything and send us the bill, they have so much money it made zero difference. Even had a guy tow in his ford exploder that had a blown engine, plates were two-three years expired because the engine blew then, cobwebs all throughout the interior, a bogus bp receipt and bp just said put an engine in it!!

I hate when people are rewarded for lying.