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 Why would she do this? March 25, 2009 : 12:54 PM CST |
| | Joe Plover, WI |
| I have a neighbor who has a red '66 Ford Galaxie Convertible. Even though she has a huge pull barn (currently occupied by junk), she leaves the car out all winter in Central Wisconsin, fully exposed to the harsh elements. Well, while walking ... more |
Clean cars ... March 23, 2009 : 09:05 PM CST |
| | Mercman67 Central Illinois |
| at least on the inside.
It's amazing what a couple of cans of carpet cleaner and scrubbing cab do to the inside of a vehicle after a long hard winter.
Got the Mustang and the "new" car (Explorer) gussied up inside and smelling clean. Now o ... more |
This car is my destiny! March 19, 2009 : 04:54 PM CST |
| | Pinto-Man Central Wisconsin |
| I don't know where in the world this car is, or the name of the fine gentleman driving it, but in my lifetime I will track this car down and I will own it.
This car is meant for me. I must have it.
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70 degrees ... 70 DEGREES!!!!! March 17, 2009 : 11:31 AM CST |
| | Mercman67 Central Illinois |
| I'm going outside now to give my rides some love. I'm excited about seeing some vintage tin on the roads this week. I expect area owners will be hitting the streets after our long-cold winter.
Gotta brush up my welding skills and bodywork ( ... more |
Are Chevy Trucks Allowed in Heaven? March 17, 2009 : 09:26 AM CST |
| | Otis Mayberry RFD |
| Over the years there have been a number of cars and trucks that I swore at the time that I would never part with. These were vehicles that I felt defined who I was, or at least who I thought that I wanted to be.
The first was my mold green ... more |
Day 1, Welcome to my car spot March 07, 2009 : 10:09 PM CST |
| | Mercman67 Central Illinois |
| Despite the rainy, crummy weather in Illinois (again) ... I've got the car fever again and it's not even officially spring. So how did I celebrate today? I Ebayed and Craigslisted my way to a quarter panel for my mustang and some extra dash ... more |
Totally awesome ... March 06, 2009 : 12:17 PM CST |
| | Pinto-Man Central Wisconsin |
| I stumbled across this blog piece that is so totally awesome, I almost don't have words for it. CLICK HERE to check out the story and more pix.
Here's a couple samples:
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Whoa! $A 5.5-million Mustang saved from fire! March 05, 2009 : 10:02 AM CST |
| | Pinto-Man Central Wisconsin |
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I'm really surprised this didn't get more play in the mainstream media. It's in the March 12 issue of Old Cars Weekly, but it was news to me.
Not only is this dealership listing the historic Mustang for sale for $5.5 million, they ... more |
M-B taking the fun out of the "Gullwing" March 03, 2009 : 01:23 PM CST |
| | Pinto-Man Central Wisconsin |
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So Mercedes-Benz is finally going to join the crowd and go retro by dusting off the 300SL nameplate.
That sounds like a great idea, but geez, they are going to make a $250,000 super car?
What, what what what what what what what?
... more |
Grinding to a halt. March 02, 2009 : 12:51 PM CST |
| | John illinois |
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I posted this from an email I received,I thought the pictures would show up, 100's of thousands of new cars, just sitting !!!!!!The pictures showed an unbelievable amount of new cars just sitting, this is worldwide and ha ... more |
Crane Cams Closes Doors, Ends 56 Years of Speed February 27, 2009 : 09:11 AM CST |
| | Otis Mayberry RFD |
| Crane Cams, one of the original hot rodding companies that has been supplying the world with wonderful go-fast parts for 56 years, this week closed their New Jersey plant and laid off their remaining employees.
According to an article in th ... more |
Which manufacturer, in the US, built the first V-8 engine, February 24, 2009 : 10:30 PM CST |
| | John illinois |
| I truly need to find out who built the first V-8 engine in the US together with what year.
I have researched the topic but yet do not feel that I have found the truth.
I think it was in the late 20's and it may have been Oldsmobi ... more |
One of a Kind Marquis DeSoto...American Ingenuity February 24, 2009 : 09:43 AM CST |
| | Otis Mayberry RFD |
| Alright guys, I really appreciate good ol' American Ingenuity and car lovers that know precisely what they like.
Steve Heller of NY is one of those guys. If you take a look at his Marquis DeSoto, you will see what I am talking about ... more |
Convertible Tucker For Sale on eBay! February 23, 2009 : 09:13 AM CST |
| | Otis Mayberry RFD |
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Howdy All,
I was surfing around eBay today trying to figure out the best way to spend the 'ol tax return check that will be arriving any day now when I ran across a very interesting car for sale.
If you remember the story about the conve ... more |
Studebakers! February 19, 2009 : 07:40 PM CST |
| | Dan Sunland, Ca |
| Why do people only occasionally re-create the Avanti? The '53 Studebaker Commander is the most beautiful car ever created in America. We could salvage the entire American Automotive Industry not by giving the money to GM and Chrysler; but by ... more |
Man, look out if you have a '66 Mustang February 19, 2009 : 05:19 PM CST |
| | Pinto-Man Central Wisconsin |
| Geez, time to get "The Club" if you own a 1966 Mustang these days.
Found these little bits floating in cyberspace this week:
Corpus Christi police are looking for a 1966 Ford Mustang that was stolen from a storage unit early Tuesday.
At 8 ... more |
When was the first 4 barrel Holley carb used? February 18, 2009 : 06:58 PM CST |
| | John illinois |
| What year was it first put into use and on what car make?
What did it become known as in slang term, anybody know?
Been waiting for responses on the tougher trivia questions,
Metallic Paint & who got the First Drivers License>>>>>>>> come ... more |
Looking for a few Great Cars February 18, 2009 : 09:08 AM CST |
| | WendyKateeRose 2531 N Richmond Street Appleton |
| IM Rose and I have started a new blog location here on the page were 4 aces club. Wendy Katee and I ( Rose) are looking for a few guys that would be willign to help us get out first ever St. Pattys Car show and Sock Hop Going. We are in Appl ... more |
A Shameless Plug For The Symco Shakedown. February 14, 2009 : 09:08 AM CST |
| | Symco Shakedown Symco, Wisconsin |
| Ok guys and gals... listen up. Central Wisconsin summer's are about to get a whole lot more fun this August as the Symco Shakedown makes it debut at the Symco Thresheree Grounds in beautiful downtown Symco, Wisconsin.
What's the Shaked ... more |
DEX COOL February 13, 2009 : 06:14 PM CST |
| | Biff NEPA |
| Just registered and thinking about what's on my mind today that's automobile related. I guess I'm upset with GM today. Just replaced the intake gaskets on my 1996 Blazer, but it just turned 220,000 so that doesn't upset me too much. But ... more |
Body by Fisher (1908-1984) February 12, 2009 : 09:54 PM CST |
| | Singlefinger Speed Shop Detroit 'burbs |
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"Body by Fisher" was a term that was reserved for only the finest bodies in the land. Automobile advertising execs applied the term to the beauties in the a dealer's show room, while enthusiasts used it when referring to the loveli ... more |
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