Quiet Posted October 14, 2012 Report Posted October 14, 2012 I had one of these growing up... 2007 Pacifica Rebuild. Less quiet. Still not loud.
Hotdog Posted October 14, 2012 Report Posted October 14, 2012 1980 prices vs 2010 prices Personal Computers 1981: $3,693 in 2009 dollars (*$1,565 in 1981 dollars) 2009: **$710 Change in Real Dollars: -80.8 percent As technology has improved, computer prices have declined sharply when you adjust for differences in quality. Prices for computers and peripheral equipment have dropped by over 90 percent since 1998, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Coffee 1 lb., ground roast 1980: $8.38 in 2010 dollars ($3.18* in 1980 dollars) 2010: $3.70* Change in Real Dollars: -55.9 percent Caffeine addicts may groan about how much they spend on coffee but prices are effectively lower than they were in 1980, when looked at in real dollars. Coca-Cola 2-liter bottle 1980: $3.35 in 2010 dollars ($1.27 in 1980 dollars) 2010: $1.51 Change in Real Dollars: -54.9 percent Over the decades, soda has become a bargain, to the chagrin of health advocates. Sugar 5 lbs. 1980: $4.64 in 2010 dollars ($1.76 in 1980 dollars) 2010: $2.30 Change in Real Dollars: -50.4 percent Sugar prices boomed in 1980, leading manufacturers to shift to high fructose corn syrup. Tennis Balls Can of three 1980: $5.24 in 2010 dollars ($1.99* in 1980 dollars) 2010: $2.99* Change in Real Dollars: -43 percent Tennis balls wear out quickly and lose their bounce, so it's a good thing they are still cheap. Movie Theater Ticket 1 adult 1980: $8.72 in 2010 dollars ($3.31 in 1980 dollars) 2010: $8.82 Change in Real Dollars: +1.1 percent Bread Per loaf 1980: $1.34 in 2010 dollars ($0.51 in 1980 prices) 2010: $1.39 Change in Real Dollars: +3.4 percent We're not talking about artisan breads or herb-infused foccacia. The ACCRA Cost of Living Index rates bread prices by the cost of the loaf fetching the "lowest price" at the grocery store. Home Price 1980: $166,946 in 2010 dollars ($64,200* in 1980 dollars) 2010: $172,600* Change in Real Dollars: +3.4 percent Median home prices in 2006 were about 40 percent above 1980 levels (inflation adjusted), based on data from the National Association of Realtors. That gap has since narrowed significantly with the drop in home values. According to NAR: "From 1968 through 2009, even with periods of double-digit inflation and several years of price declines that begin in 2007, the national average annual price gain was 5.5 percent." Mortgage rates have decreased to about 5 percent today, from over 13 percent in 1980, according to historical data from Freddie Mac on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages. Household Income 1980: $46,109 in 2009 dollars ($17,710* in 1980 dollars) 2009: $49,777* Change in Real Dollars: +8 percent Median household income has nearly tripled in nominal value since 1980; in constant dollars the gain was about 8 percent. Real prices for many items stayed level or declined from 1980 to 2010. Consumers spent more, however, on such big items as college tuition and health care. Man's Haircut 1980: $12.15 in 2010 dollars ($4.61 in 1980 dollars) 2010: $13.18 Change in Real Dollars: +8.5 percent Men's haircuts may cost more now than in 1980, but that doesn't mean barbers are getting rich (NEW) 2004 F-150 Build Log -->http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/192208-hotdogs-f-150-build-log/ 2003 Mercury Mountaineer Build Log --> http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/114380-hotdogs-2003-mountaineer-build-log-20-removed/page__gopid__1602379#entry1602379 2008 Equinox Build Log --> http://www.stevemead...g/#entry1475764
Namosh Posted October 14, 2012 Report Posted October 14, 2012 Laurel & Hardy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn29SQTaFiY LITTLE RASCALS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uh-SUBZKQg Alright, I know you're not this damn old!! My Ram Quad Cab Blow-through
dog24fret Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Posted October 14, 2012 1980 prices vs 2010 prices Personal Computers 1981: $3,693 in 2009 dollars (*$1,565 in 1981 dollars) 2009: **$710 Change in Real Dollars: -80.8 percent As technology has improved, computer prices have declined sharply when you adjust for differences in quality. Prices for computers and peripheral equipment have dropped by over 90 percent since 1998, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Coffee 1 lb., ground roast 1980: $8.38 in 2010 dollars ($3.18* in 1980 dollars) 2010: $3.70* Change in Real Dollars: -55.9 percent Caffeine addicts may groan about how much they spend on coffee but prices are effectively lower than they were in 1980, when looked at in real dollars. Coca-Cola 2-liter bottle 1980: $3.35 in 2010 dollars ($1.27 in 1980 dollars) 2010: $1.51 Change in Real Dollars: -54.9 percent Over the decades, soda has become a bargain, to the chagrin of health advocates. Sugar 5 lbs. 1980: $4.64 in 2010 dollars ($1.76 in 1980 dollars) 2010: $2.30 Change in Real Dollars: -50.4 percent Sugar prices boomed in 1980, leading manufacturers to shift to high fructose corn syrup. Tennis Balls Can of three 1980: $5.24 in 2010 dollars ($1.99* in 1980 dollars) 2010: $2.99* Change in Real Dollars: -43 percent Tennis balls wear out quickly and lose their bounce, so it's a good thing they are still cheap. Movie Theater Ticket 1 adult 1980: $8.72 in 2010 dollars ($3.31 in 1980 dollars) 2010: $8.82 Change in Real Dollars: +1.1 percent Bread Per loaf 1980: $1.34 in 2010 dollars ($0.51 in 1980 prices) 2010: $1.39 Change in Real Dollars: +3.4 percent We're not talking about artisan breads or herb-infused foccacia. The ACCRA Cost of Living Index rates bread prices by the cost of the loaf fetching the "lowest price" at the grocery store. Home Price 1980: $166,946 in 2010 dollars ($64,200* in 1980 dollars) 2010: $172,600* Change in Real Dollars: +3.4 percent Median home prices in 2006 were about 40 percent above 1980 levels (inflation adjusted), based on data from the National Association of Realtors. That gap has since narrowed significantly with the drop in home values. According to NAR: "From 1968 through 2009, even with periods of double-digit inflation and several years of price declines that begin in 2007, the national average annual price gain was 5.5 percent." Mortgage rates have decreased to about 5 percent today, from over 13 percent in 1980, according to historical data from Freddie Mac on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages. Household Income 1980: $46,109 in 2009 dollars ($17,710* in 1980 dollars) 2009: $49,777* Change in Real Dollars: +8 percent Median household income has nearly tripled in nominal value since 1980; in constant dollars the gain was about 8 percent. Real prices for many items stayed level or declined from 1980 to 2010. Consumers spent more, however, on such big items as college tuition and health care. Man's Haircut 1980: $12.15 in 2010 dollars ($4.61 in 1980 dollars) 2010: $13.18 Change in Real Dollars: +8.5 percent Men's haircuts may cost more now than in 1980, but that doesn't mean barbers are getting rich Knew you would be able to better. Wow I remember my 800 checks would go farther then but wow big differance. That was very informative cool. Cowboy Escort GrAnny ThUmper The Burp
dog24fret Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Posted October 14, 2012 Laurel & Hardy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn29SQTaFiY LITTLE RASCALS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uh-SUBZKQg LOL yep we are. Watched both of them episodes before even on a black and white tv lol.Alright, I know you're not this damn old!! Cowboy Escort GrAnny ThUmper The Burp
all4spl Posted October 14, 2012 Report Posted October 14, 2012 How can any of your respectable old farts like me not have put this up here yet?? Retired from SPL again.... 2016 IASCA Truck/Trunk 2 Champion 151.8db 2016 IASCA Truck/Trunk 2 World Record Holder
Namosh Posted October 14, 2012 Report Posted October 14, 2012 LOL yep we are. Watched both of them episodes before even on a black and white tv lol. Well, yeah I did too but this aired in the 1930's.....none of us are over 80 years old.....yet My Ram Quad Cab Blow-through
Namosh Posted October 14, 2012 Report Posted October 14, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMu7WvM_zik http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlRCH0EKYmM My Ram Quad Cab Blow-through
dog24fret Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Posted October 14, 2012 I watched reruns not new. Just memory's on dial tvs. Cowboy Escort GrAnny ThUmper The Burp
Namosh Posted October 14, 2012 Report Posted October 14, 2012 I watched reruns not new. Just memory's on dial tvs. My first tv was like a 13" black and white with a dial and no cable. I got 1 channel. My Ram Quad Cab Blow-through
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