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YES....I KNOW this is a HEART-related board, not a CAR-related board ... however, thought ya'll might have a wee bit of fun with this ... and someone just might win something 
. So....here goes:
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In the spirit of the July 2005 "Jeopardy! - MC Edition" & "MC Express" games, welcome to "Knight's Challenge" ... a revised game to test your knowledge of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo....
Round 1 is "Jeopardy!" style (responses must be in the form of a question);
Round 2 is "Wheel of Fortune" style (you fill in the blanks for the correct words/phrase);
Round 3 is "Name That Tune" style (except, you name the part);
Round 4 is "Exam" style (simply pick the correct answer)
Post your responses in this thread or send them to me via PM or Email (include name, message board & handle on board). Points will be added for each correct answer & subtracted for each wrong answer; if you do not respond to a question, no points will be added or deducted. Enjoy ... & good luck! Correct responses will be posted in the coming days....
PRIZES
* Grand Prize (most points across all boards) receives 2 of the 3 choices.
* Total Points (most points for each individual board) receive 1 of the 3 choices.
Choices...
Custom Paint Calendar:
http://www.cafepress.com/MCOL_CustPaint
Year-At-A-Glance Calendar:
http://www.cafepress.com/mcol.19768813
Small Poster:
http://www.cafepress.com/mcol.19834784
In addition, this time, boards are "paired up" for a friendly "participation" contest (details later):
GM InsideNews (GMI) vs. Cheers&Gears (C&G)
1st Gen MC (FMC) vs. MC SS (MCS)
Yahoo 73-77 abodies (2MC) vs. MCCity (MCC)
MyMonte (MM) vs. 2000mc (mc)
MC Mailing List (ML) vs. ChevyTalk (CT)
CarNutz (CN) vs. TriplePlate (TP)
AutomobileForum (AF) vs. Racing 1 (R1)
IL MC Grp (IMC) vs. ValveReplacement (VR)
"JEOPARDY!"
70 pts ... This driver won the Daytona 500 in 1998, during MC's 5th generation (1995-1999).
75 pts ... 1983 & 1984 were the only 2 years that factory-produced MCSS models were offered with this color.
79 pts ... A commercial for this MC generation portrayed a driver who deliberately hit the brakes to jerk the car to cause the passenger to spill his beverage.
88 pts ... The 1985 MC (during MC's 4th generation, 1981-1988) was the first to offer this type of 4.3 V6 engine.
96 pts ... During MC's 2nd generation (1973-1977), this 1974 event ushered in the switch from performance to fuel economy as important factors in purchasing a vehicle, marking the end of the Big Block engines in MCs.
"WHEEL OF FORTUNE"
Note: PRNDS & E are given for each answer, as are MC & O
267 pts ... During this February 2005 event, a Subway commercial featured a 2nd generation MC driven by 2 males who were caught by a police officer fogging up the windows by eating food:
S _ P E R _ O _ _
305 pts ... A feature of the 2nd generation (1973-1977) MCs, Fashion-Tone Styling is a form of 2-tone paint, which, according to MC dealer brochures (supply the phrase):
M _ D E S _ _ _ _ E _ S E
O _ C O M P _ _ M E N _ _ R _
E _ _ E R _ O R C O _ O R S
350 pts ... The 1980 MC was the only 3rd generation (1978-1980) MC to have this type of accent strip across the dashboard from the factory:
_ O O D _ R _ _ N
400 pts ... This MC concept car was created for Dale Earnhardt Sr & became the bases for the 6th generation (2000-present) MC:
_ N _ _ M _ D _ _ O R
454 pts ... In 1970 & 1971, these in the Knight Crest/Shield emblem on the front grill indicated the car's year:
R O _ _ N N _ M E R _ _ S
"NAME THAT PART" (fill in the blank)
1972 pts ... The 1st generation (1970-1972) MCs, which debuted September 1969, feature this part mounted on the outside of the car (below the front bumper) instead of in the interior.....
1976 pts ... This part, or toggle switch, is found on the floor of the 1st & 2nd generation MCs.....
1979 pts ... The 3rd generation (1978-1980) MCs marked the first time that this part was made out of aluminum, instead of the traditional steel.....
1981 pts ... The 1972, 1978 & 1980 MCs featured MC emblems that were engraved/embedded on this part.....
1987 pts ... For the 5th generation (1995-1999) MCs, this part's color was different on different models (LS, Z34).....
"MULTIPLE CHOICE"
2000 pts ... Which generation featured a "Z"-designated model?
a = First (1970-1972)
b = Fourth (1981-1988)
c = Fifth (1995-1999)
d = Sixth (2000-present)
3100 pts ... Which of the following _best_ describes the color of the trim/stripe on the 1986-1988 MC dashboards:
a = White in LS models; blue in SS models.
b = Red in LS models; gold in SS models.
c = Silver in LS models; red in SS models.
d = Silver in LS models; orange in SS models.
3400 pts ... In 1972, Bobby Allison's "Coke Machine" MC sported the # 21.
a = True
b = False
3800 pts ... Which of the following _best_ describes the 2006 MC?
a = FWD & features a 303HP, 5.3 liter LS4 engine, the first time the MC offers a V8 engine since 1988.
b = FWD & features a 351HP, 5.3 liter LS4 engine, the first time the MC offers a V8 engine since 1977.
c = RWD & features a 303HP, 5.3 liter LS4 engine, the first time the MC offers a V8 engine since 1977.
d = RWD & features a 351HP, 5.3 liter LS4 engine, the first time the MC offers a V8 engine since 1988.
4300 pts ... Which MC year offered a V6 engine for the 1st time in an MC & was the 1st of the "downsized" MCs, 3 years after the last 454 V8 engine was offered in a MC?
a = 2000
b = 1995
c = 1981
d = 1978
Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker
MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/
"Every hands a winner" ... Kenny Rogers ... 'The Gambler'
. So....here goes:---
In the spirit of the July 2005 "Jeopardy! - MC Edition" & "MC Express" games, welcome to "Knight's Challenge" ... a revised game to test your knowledge of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo....
Round 1 is "Jeopardy!" style (responses must be in the form of a question);
Round 2 is "Wheel of Fortune" style (you fill in the blanks for the correct words/phrase);
Round 3 is "Name That Tune" style (except, you name the part);
Round 4 is "Exam" style (simply pick the correct answer)
Post your responses in this thread or send them to me via PM or Email (include name, message board & handle on board). Points will be added for each correct answer & subtracted for each wrong answer; if you do not respond to a question, no points will be added or deducted. Enjoy ... & good luck! Correct responses will be posted in the coming days....
PRIZES
* Grand Prize (most points across all boards) receives 2 of the 3 choices.
* Total Points (most points for each individual board) receive 1 of the 3 choices.
Choices...
Custom Paint Calendar:
http://www.cafepress.com/MCOL_CustPaint
Year-At-A-Glance Calendar:
http://www.cafepress.com/mcol.19768813
Small Poster:
http://www.cafepress.com/mcol.19834784
In addition, this time, boards are "paired up" for a friendly "participation" contest (details later):
GM InsideNews (GMI) vs. Cheers&Gears (C&G)
1st Gen MC (FMC) vs. MC SS (MCS)
Yahoo 73-77 abodies (2MC) vs. MCCity (MCC)
MyMonte (MM) vs. 2000mc (mc)
MC Mailing List (ML) vs. ChevyTalk (CT)
CarNutz (CN) vs. TriplePlate (TP)
AutomobileForum (AF) vs. Racing 1 (R1)
IL MC Grp (IMC) vs. ValveReplacement (VR)
"JEOPARDY!"
70 pts ... This driver won the Daytona 500 in 1998, during MC's 5th generation (1995-1999).
75 pts ... 1983 & 1984 were the only 2 years that factory-produced MCSS models were offered with this color.
79 pts ... A commercial for this MC generation portrayed a driver who deliberately hit the brakes to jerk the car to cause the passenger to spill his beverage.
88 pts ... The 1985 MC (during MC's 4th generation, 1981-1988) was the first to offer this type of 4.3 V6 engine.
96 pts ... During MC's 2nd generation (1973-1977), this 1974 event ushered in the switch from performance to fuel economy as important factors in purchasing a vehicle, marking the end of the Big Block engines in MCs.
"WHEEL OF FORTUNE"
Note: PRNDS & E are given for each answer, as are MC & O
267 pts ... During this February 2005 event, a Subway commercial featured a 2nd generation MC driven by 2 males who were caught by a police officer fogging up the windows by eating food:
S _ P E R _ O _ _
305 pts ... A feature of the 2nd generation (1973-1977) MCs, Fashion-Tone Styling is a form of 2-tone paint, which, according to MC dealer brochures (supply the phrase):
M _ D E S _ _ _ _ E _ S E
O _ C O M P _ _ M E N _ _ R _
E _ _ E R _ O R C O _ O R S
350 pts ... The 1980 MC was the only 3rd generation (1978-1980) MC to have this type of accent strip across the dashboard from the factory:
_ O O D _ R _ _ N
400 pts ... This MC concept car was created for Dale Earnhardt Sr & became the bases for the 6th generation (2000-present) MC:
_ N _ _ M _ D _ _ O R
454 pts ... In 1970 & 1971, these in the Knight Crest/Shield emblem on the front grill indicated the car's year:
R O _ _ N N _ M E R _ _ S
"NAME THAT PART" (fill in the blank)
1972 pts ... The 1st generation (1970-1972) MCs, which debuted September 1969, feature this part mounted on the outside of the car (below the front bumper) instead of in the interior.....
1976 pts ... This part, or toggle switch, is found on the floor of the 1st & 2nd generation MCs.....
1979 pts ... The 3rd generation (1978-1980) MCs marked the first time that this part was made out of aluminum, instead of the traditional steel.....
1981 pts ... The 1972, 1978 & 1980 MCs featured MC emblems that were engraved/embedded on this part.....
1987 pts ... For the 5th generation (1995-1999) MCs, this part's color was different on different models (LS, Z34).....
"MULTIPLE CHOICE"
2000 pts ... Which generation featured a "Z"-designated model?
a = First (1970-1972)
b = Fourth (1981-1988)
c = Fifth (1995-1999)
d = Sixth (2000-present)
3100 pts ... Which of the following _best_ describes the color of the trim/stripe on the 1986-1988 MC dashboards:
a = White in LS models; blue in SS models.
b = Red in LS models; gold in SS models.
c = Silver in LS models; red in SS models.
d = Silver in LS models; orange in SS models.
3400 pts ... In 1972, Bobby Allison's "Coke Machine" MC sported the # 21.
a = True
b = False
3800 pts ... Which of the following _best_ describes the 2006 MC?
a = FWD & features a 303HP, 5.3 liter LS4 engine, the first time the MC offers a V8 engine since 1988.
b = FWD & features a 351HP, 5.3 liter LS4 engine, the first time the MC offers a V8 engine since 1977.
c = RWD & features a 303HP, 5.3 liter LS4 engine, the first time the MC offers a V8 engine since 1977.
d = RWD & features a 351HP, 5.3 liter LS4 engine, the first time the MC offers a V8 engine since 1988.
4300 pts ... Which MC year offered a V6 engine for the 1st time in an MC & was the 1st of the "downsized" MCs, 3 years after the last 454 V8 engine was offered in a MC?
a = 2000
b = 1995
c = 1981
d = 1978
Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker
MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/
"Every hands a winner" ... Kenny Rogers ... 'The Gambler'
