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So many movies that I like that he was in....
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I need some help. Which service do people here prefer? I've been picked up as a Communications/Social Media 'guru' for a community policing precinct and need to figure out what tools I'll need. Anyone able to lend their opinion?
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So, we've had a good bit of new vehicle introductions postponed by this virus situation. Which new vehicle intro were you most looking forward to?
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The goal of this game isn't to stump the next person, but instead to give the next person as many ways out as possible. Here's how we play. 1. Person posts a favorite movie quote and names the characters/actors. 2. The next person can quote another movie by any of the prior actor's co-actors, but not from the actors in the quote. For example Colonel Mustard: How many husbands have you had? Mrs. White: Mine or other women's? Colonel Mustard: Yours. Mrs. White: Five. Colonel Mustard: Five? Mrs. White: Yes, just the five. Husbands should be like Kleenex: soft, strong and disposable. Colonel Mustard: You lure men to …
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I just wanted to let you know that @Anthony Fongaro has joined the team and will be starting to contribute news to the site starting this week. Anthony and I have known each other for a number of years, and like me, he is a member of several automotive media press guilds such as Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), Automotive Press Association (APA), and International Motor Press Association (IMPA). Anthony hails from the Greater Chicagoland area and also writes for The Gentleman Racer and his own social media Anthony on Autos. If you recognize him, it is because he has written a few articles for us back in late 2019. I've posted some of his prior arti…
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We’ve survived 2019 and are a year away from a new decade. Here are a few things that happened in the past year: Elon Musk was in the news a lot as he revealed the Mad Max-inspired Tesla Cybertruck to gasps, started to dig a tunnel beneath Las Vegas, opened a factory in China to build Model 3s, and was found not to have defamed a British cave explorer by calling him a "pedo guy" when he was insulted. To the dismay of short-sellers, Tesla’s stock price recently hit an all-time high. In the world of politics, the Mueller report was released with lots of anticipation but not much else. The sitting President became the fourth impeached, for abuse of power and obst…
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Our Fifth Annual Summer New York AutoFest is coming back to Sears Hicksville, NY on July 15. This year benefiting St. Mary's Hospital for Children www.stmaryskids.org. Come on down and support this great cause.
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Cross posted here to get more visibility Cheers and Gears - Help Wanted
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What do you see as unique about North America as a place to market cars? Why do some cars, which sell well elsewhere, like the Jag F type, rot on dealer lots here? And why do we sell cars like the KIA Soul like candy to a pedophile?
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... you wouldn't understand it.
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New auto rules will require stability control
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Metropolis II has been unveiled in Los Angeles, at the LACMA for a reported 10 year stay. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2012/01/chris-burden-metropolis-ii-on-view-january-14.html Since this requires someone to run the display, I question if this is "performance art." ;-) There is also a longer video on Youtube that you can easily search for.
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What is happening in your area now? I headed that even in London there is a protest for him..this really became global. In LA there is now a curfew from 8-5. Any updates in your city?
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So went to the shop that does the work on my cars (the one with all of the cool car pics in the project car thread>) Miata broke a half shaft (see other thread) before Sunday's racing, so I was unable to race. Here is the story for Today: They are repairing another vintage Rolls Royce automobile. The power window motors are $1200. Each. Plus the other parts to repair the drivers and passenger side power window mech....about enough to buy a nice second gen Camaro...for EACH DOOR! So a machine shop in China has done this work before. owner of the car is flying to China FIRST CLASS and staying in motel while this machine shop rebuilds the window lift mechanisms an…
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Man, this looks like fun!
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Came across this interesting true story about an amazing Crime Spree involving NASCAR races and spanning years: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/the-rv-bandit-004524310.html (Click the "Read More" button for the whole article and a video of the criminal in action!) It's regrettable this low-life caused such grief and losses to so many people. Hope he gets the maximum penalties.
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Hope it is a great one!
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To everyone at Cheers and Gears and all our Guests,
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Post your old Barn find's pictures or video's!!! I will start with a sweet 1955 Find! http://www.vidoevo.com/yvideo.php?i=eVJwM3Z4cWuRpRlBOVGs&old-barn-find-1955-chevy
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Wishing everyone a safe and happy 2016. If you're going out tonight, please drive safe or have a driver.
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"The silence is louder than thunder" __ Crystal Gayle __ 'Sound Of Goodbye' The ROADS'n'WHEELS JUMP START CRUISE NIGHT & OHS PARTY is history. Original announcements: http://rdwhl-capriceclassic.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=whatsgoingon&action=display&thread=6'>http://rdwhl-capriceclassic.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=whatsgoingon&action=display&thread=6 (and) I drove my 1979 Caprice Classic; unemployment (& medical bills, ironically!) kept my MCs from the event. VEHICLES: Ford (2) Buick (1) Mercury (1) Honda (1) Cadillac (1) Ch#$r%*et (4), including a 1990 Caprice Classic 9C1 ALL PICS: https://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan2691…
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Sir Christopher Lee, whose death at the age of 93 was announced on June 11, was an actor who used the modern art of cinema to evoke ancient feelings. Standing at six foot five and with a voice like chilled silver, Lee was a druid capable of inspiring deep terror, a conjuror whose skills belonged just as much to the bards of some long forgotten land as they did to the studios of Hammer. Sir Christopher Lee, a man of grand performances and operatic portrayals, brought something unique and ancient to our screens.
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* For this week: Truck Tuesday, class of 1954: Chevrolet, Dodge, International, Mercury http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/19/automotive-daily-121/ Convertible Thursday, class of 1964: Cadillac, Imperial, Lincoln, Rambler http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/21/automotive-daily-123/ Saturday will feature personal cruising coupes, class of 1974! Meantime, what do you spy in this 1958 photo? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/22/friday-photo-18/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Get to what's real" __ Van Halen __ 'Jump'
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Happened across this earlier... http://www.classicresto.com/mambo/content/view/96/43/ Basically, its not finished, but its step-by-step restoration of a '86 Grand Prix 2+2... except they are modifying the car to have an Escalade drivetrain (6L80!), GTO seats and to make the rear window part of a hatchback. Very cool... will be nice to see the finished result.
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jajajajajajajajajajajajajajaja!!!!
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Hey everyone, every Saturday on our blog we've been running a series where we try to find (if not the best) the most interesting video clips and shots of drifting for the week. It's all for fun and we take submissions as well. I thought it might be cool to share here but let me know if you think otherwise. Anyway, check out this weeks clip here: http://blog.rvinyl.com/2015/04/11/driftsaturday-close-up-formula-drift-with-j-castro-racing/
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Familiar screen name, longtime member, not a blabbermouth. Saw you've been on recently, saying Happy Birthday, inviting you to post more, maybe you'll see this. Have a good one sir.
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* Something from my website … any creative captions for this Cadillac & kid in the snow? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/02/23/memory-monday-6/ In health news … if only registering, coaxing doctors to communicate with each other, coordinating schedules & receiving-executing pre- & post-procedure instructions could be listed on a resume as professional abilities, duties & experience…. 03/25/2015, Wednesday = pacemaker replacement …technically outpatient, but may have to spend a night in the hospital; a week of rest follows, then follow-up on, of all days, April 1. TBD = endoscopy & colonoscopy …these should be easy. Given other test re…
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To all the members here at c&G. thank the ones that served and came home. remember the ones that served and did not.
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So, you all know I lost my job with the energy company almost exactly a year ago. Then Covid hit and jobs became scarce. I got a contracting job in June with a local government as their Project Manager and also acting as Director of I.T. Well, Friday (tomorrow), my contract is officially up. My boss has decided to extend my contract by 30 days and then January 11th, hired me as a direct employee. I'll be getting a 5-digit raise to come on plus my health insurance costs will drop by about $4700 a year. We're still figuring out the title, but at the moment Director of Special Projects is most likely. I really enjoy working there and I'm happy to have this whole…
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Happy Birthday @caddycruiser Good meeting you a few weeks ago, hope you have a good one.
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The Newest Wonder of the World: The Ruins of Modern Greece WSJ ATHENS—Georges Kalaras used to view with pride the sports hall built near his home here for the 2004 Olympic competition in rhythmic gymnastics and ping pong. Now, he gets mad every time he jogs by. "Look, it's locked!" shouted the 38-year-old Mr. Kalaras, who works for the Athens city water company. Two stray dogs tangling with each other behind a padlocked metal fence accounted for the only activity in the complex, which seats 5,200 people. Mr. Kalaras figured the steel and glass hall, costing taxpayers $62 million, would provide recreational space in his neighborhood. Officials envisioned concerts or s…
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* Ever been reminded of an older song when hearing a new song? Below are 2 "twin spins", where the newer song not only reminded me of the older song, but the newer song seems to be the first part, with the older song answering it..... This first one, I played on my radio show a couple of times. Will You Be there?, Heart, 1990s: I Will Be There, Dan Seals, 1980s: This second pair is a more-recent discovery. Someone Like You, Adele, 2011: You Still Move Me, Dan Seals, 1980s: Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | *** RE-OPENED 3rd GEN MC (1978,1979,1980) FORUM > http://thirdgenmontes.proboards.com/index.cgi *** …
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Vanity Fair Thousands upon thousands of government employees take to the streets to protest the bill. Here is Greece’s version of the Tea Party: tax collectors on the take, public-school teachers who don’t really teach, well-paid employees of bankrupt state railroads whose trains never run on time, state hospital workers bribed to buy overpriced supplies. Here they are, and here we are: a nation of people looking for anyone to blame but themselves. The Greek public-sector employees assemble themselves into units that resemble army platoons. In the middle of each unit are two or three rows of young men wielding truncheons disguised as flagpoles. Ski masks and gas masks …
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http://cgi.ebay.com/OLD-Pontiac-Porcelain-Neon-Dealer-Sign-/390267185468?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5addbca93c This is the same style sign that is still lit at Pontiac Point Restaurant here in NC.
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Gotta check out the "OA" and "Travelers" on Netflix.. oh and one called "Black Mirror." I just finished "Luther" which stars Idris.. this one completely got by me. Seriously one of the best shows I have ever seen. "Hacksaw Ridge" Mel Gibson directed this biographical story of Desmond Doss, a medic in WWII and the taking of Okinawa Japan. Watched last night and it was damn good. "American Honey" About this girl who hooks up with these traveling magazine sales kids and gets into so me very interesting shit. Stars Sasha Lane and Shia LaBeouf)
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Happy Gobbel Gobbel Day to all C&G Members and Guests! Wishing everyone a great relaxing day no matter who your with or where you are. I hope everyone can have some enjoyable relaxing down time around the world!
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Came across this story of 17 photo's of auto purgatory. Amazing to see even a couple places in the US but most are in Europe. Amazing to see just how many Citreons, Fiats and Honda's are sitting around due to over production telling us there is plenty of room for consolidation. Interesting photo of a NJ lot with hundreds of near identical 2nd generation new Dakotas. http://www.odometer.com/rides/10497/17-mind-blowing-pics-of-places-in-the-world-where-unsold-cars-waste-away#slide/0/1
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I don't think we need a new thread each month for this one, but I though a place to post pics of neat/interesting motorcycles would be fun. I spotted this at the local AdvanceAuto. I like the boxes he has on the side.
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I threw together this collage to show a long-running & widespread practice for a number of decades. You have your Chevys, Fords, Dodges, Internationals, Studebakers & Jeeps commonly doing the same thing on multiple truck lines : painting grilles (and sometimes also bumpers & headlight bezels) white versus the higher trim's chrome pieces. Looking back, it's interesting to me that it was pretty much universal. White is usually the cheapest paint, but in my opinion; it looks a lot better than unpainted black plastic. Wonder how a 'stripper' trim modern truck would look done up in a similar manner?
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Didn't know where else to put this but I thought it was pretty interesting so I wanted to post it. Check out this link. Michelin Airless tires!! http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/gallery2.../Michelin/Tweel
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Link: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=107194 CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple Computer said it will expand the presence of its iPod portable music player into more new vehicles in the 2006 model year. In an announcement Wednesday, Apple said it has deals with Acura, Audi, Honda and Volkswagen to integrate the iPod into their car stereos in the coming year. Apple previously had a similar agreement with BMW, and said vehicle manufacturers, including Ferrari and Infiniti, soon will offer iPod integration. That makes 15 companies worldwide now offering or planning to offer iPod integration, the computer maker said. It expects more than 5 million vehicles…
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Misfire #6 - Neutral On Geneva March 2nd, 2015 Blake's bored by Geneva and GMC. Jeremy begins his quest to find HUMMER cologne. Andrew, while enamoured with Bentley's gorgeous Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept, is more impressed with Blake's 'Bill Dauterive' impression. Blake Noble: @b_nobull Andrew Currie: @_dodgefan Jeremy Sally: @jeremysally Podcast Link: http://shoutengine.com/TheMisfire/misfire-6-neutral-on-geneva-7454 iTunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-misfire/id959338549?mt=2 Podcast Embed (Finicky w/ IPBoard Software): The Misfire - Misfire 6 - Neutral On Geneva
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* This has always been me… http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/04/17/daily-dose-philosophy-fri-13/ …even now, despite all the “character builders” the last 3+ years, including frustration, panic & pain-swelling (feet & left knee). Sometimes I wonder for what I’ve survived 4 open heart surgeries, but maybe someday I’ll know? It could be worse, but wish I was getting cars out for the season, traveling, etc. At least my car family (1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics) is FAR better than it was! Potentially good news: Monday is my initial meeting with a Small Business Development consultant (a bit more on this in a post on my website, Monday, ~7a US central);…
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http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/journal/?p=13606#more-13606 What a great show! Bob Lutz is so focused. So on target with specifically what this industry and specifically GM needs to accomplish to be successful. I have to say while watching the show I was overwhelmed with each and every point made during the discussion. Its taken me three times of listening and I am still learning more and more about what Bob Lutz’s statements contain. I really am looking forward to June when I can buy Bob Lutz’s new book “The Car Guys vers the Bean Counters” The Battle for the Soul of American Business. The passion and balance of the Ying and Yang! Gotta love it! JB
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So when was the last time you saw the Blue Angels fly or Hydroplane boats race? This weekend, Seattle is having their Annual Hydroplane boat races on Lake washington and the Blue Angels show Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Temps are to be in the low to mid 80's with about 20% humidity. http://www.seafair.com/default.aspx?SecID=915 The blue angels are doing their practice runs right now so Seattle is a Sonic Boom zone. Having grown up here in Washington, I cannot ever imagen summer without the boat races and the blue angels. I loved the roar of the piston powered Hydroplane boats, Have gotten used to the Turbine powered boats, but still enjoy the morning heats when the pi…
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PICS: Now showing! MCF's Inssanity took these... http://s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm262/m.../fall/?start=20 I took these (FGMCC's Andreas put 'em on the web)... http://www.fgmcc.com/tinc?key=1UEMppaG&...p;only_object=1 NOTES: Some might say we didn't have enough, but we had a GREAT time, complete with awesome cars, great people, good food, sunshine and not-too-cool temperatures! 11 people gathered at Nick's Pizza Pub (Randall Rd, Elgin IL)... http://www.nickspizzapub.com/site/home/ THANK YOU for joining us: Adam (inssanity, MCF), 06 SS Ryan (Adam's friend) Carl (carlss, NMOCA/MCSS), 84 MC SS Scott L (2nd gen MC Yahoo group), 74 MC 454 …
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^ Go Check this out !!!...Way Ahead of the times !
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Chevy just announced a new COPO Camaro. Love that idea.
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[source: MotorAuthority] Lotus reveals new photos of Evora ahead of June launch Many Celebrities on the Waiting List The wraps first came off the Lotus Evora 2+2 GT back in July 2008 but despite the car looking production-ready Lotus engineers had plenty of fine tuning to complete before the car could finally go on sale. Then, almost nine months later, Lotus finally confirmed the production specifications for the Evora and announced a launch date for this May. That date got bumped to June, but the car is finally on its way - for Europe at least. To ramp up excitement for the launch, Lotus has released a new set of images of the Evora, reve…
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* Sometimes, others have a unique perspective. For this crash test image, I asked: VW or coupe? But, Ben queried if it might be the 1st Google street view attempt! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/28/thursday-survey-19/ & instead of a pink Cadillac, a pink Plymouth wagon: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/27/automotive-daily-129/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "How could I be so blind?" __ Charly McClain __ 'Who's Cheating Who'
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To get crushed. My pic...
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New Broadband Automotive series is looking for two hosts for immediate casting. Candidates should be well versed in various automotive topics, and can range from those who can speak intelligently about cars, and the automotive / motorsports field, to someone who knows their way around a shop and takes a hands on approach and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty. Please apply to [email protected] with a headshot and resume. Links to any online reels are strongly encouraged. Casting will be held on Wednesday September 28th and Thursday the 29th. Time and location of casting will be sent to you once you submit your headshot and resume. Candidates should come cam…
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"This year’s Garage 56 entry, the No. 84 SRT41 by OAK Racing, is a Morgan LMP2 modified for a quadruple amputee to share with two drivers, perSportscar365. While Garage 56 is a one-car class for innovative cars, the No. 84 ran faster than two of the regular LMP2s with a 3:45.178. " http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/first-le-mans-qualifying-session-puts-a-sandbag-free-fo-1782063033 (Thanks to Bong for the link) Then I had to look up the car/driver because hearing quadruple amputee sprung my attention. This was last October: "Quadruple amputee Frederic Sausset will take part in next year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans as a Garage 56 entrant, with his “SRT 41” program having b…
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Just in case, you have not seen this video, yet. Worth a watch of Luciano Rupolo and his collection of Italian cars.
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I went to the Coronado Speed Festival this past weekend, at Coronado Island/North Island NAS in San Diego. Had a great weekend, saw a bunch of neat vintage race cars, some racing, and a variety of interesting street cars on show. A little of bit of everything--lots of Porsches since the 911 was featured marque, '70s Datsun race cars, some vintage Trans Am cars, NASCAR cars, Can Am cars, open wheel race cars. Got to meet Tony Adamowicz, great guy to chat with. here's a few pics.. More pics at my Fotki album here http://public.fotki....ado-speed-fest/
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* What a gold mine this 1977 classifieds section is! I would choose the 1973 Caprice Estate (& a few other vehicles) listed; how about you? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/29/flashback-friday-19/ My cousin took this pic of me checking out a 1969 Cadillac convertible during our day road trip, 05/02/2015; not sure if I would look good in it or not. http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/29/friday-photo-19/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Ever wonder if it's all for you?" __ Red Hot Chili Peppers __ 'Can't Stop'
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-Variance August 3, 2007 Due to there being nothing new to write about, this month there won't be a Registry Rundown. This tends to happen as we gathered from the last edition. Hopefully, there will be something for the September edition. Thanks for understanding.
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It seems like many folks are either in a state of disbelief or a state of indifference with regard to the breaches, namely the Equifax breach, among others. So, 143 million were impacted and our population is now probably around 325 million. When you remove the under 21 crowd, the elderly on limited incomes who aren't doing much with credit, and folks who don't have much input into their credit reports because they don't use it, that's almost all Americans between 30 and 70. Their investigating the situation was big news at the very beginning but I haven't heard much about it. I don't believe that the company's stock took much of a hit. Then, on the heels of that…
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Okay, as I was browsing the interwebs I happened upon something that blew my mind: degree programs and courses in aftermarket automotive accessories! Here I am with BAs in Philosophy and Italina Literature when I could have gone for this instead: http://www.northwood.edu/flash/aftermarket/ And, surprisingly, Northwood isn't the only school to offer these kinds of courses. There are a few others such as the course offerd by Stark State as well (see here: http://www.starkstate.edu/automotive-aftermarket) and it seems that these are actually specifically involved with teaching you the elements of installation and theory. Anyway, has anyone heard of these or had any experie…
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After Ford released Bold Moves: Episode 15; Pitching the Fairlane Concept, we saw parts of what we all thought was the production version of the Ford Fairlane concept, or was it??!! I just got the recent December issue of Motor Trend, and according to them, the Fairlane concept will be very different. Was what we saw just a cancelled prototype? An idea that was originally the answer, but isn't? When wil it debut? What will it's production form take on? Thjese answeres are but to be answered.
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=PB0QSifwoU8 If only they'd build it.
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* Wow, June 1, 2015, already!? Vintage ads for this past week Truck Tuesday, class of 1957: International, Mack, Studebaker, Willys-Jeep http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/26/automotive-daily-128/ Service Thursday, class of 1967: Dodge police, Dodge taxi, Ford firetruck, Oldsmobile limo http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/28/automotive-daily-130/ Sports car Saturday, class of 1977: Camaro Z28, Dodge Aspen R/T, Ford Mustang, Pontiac http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/05/30/automotive-daily-132/ On deck this week: Truck Tuesday (class of 1953), Family Thursday (class of 1963) & Couped-up Saturday (class of 1973). Anyone into &/or…
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http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/03/sport/motorsport/de-villota-marussia-f1-crash/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
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Freestar/Monterey - Good geometry, good dynamic rating, Good overall Caravan/T&C, w/ lumbar - Acceptable geometry, acceptable dynamic rating, Acceptable overall Odyssey - Acceptable geometry, marginal dynamic rating, Marginal overall Caravan/T&C, w/o lumbar - Acceptable geometry, poor dynamic rating, Poor overall CSVs - Acceptable geometry, poor dynamic rating, Poor overall Sienna - Acceptable geometry, poor dynamic rating, Poor overall Astro, Safari, Caravan w/ fixed restraints - Poor geometry, no test, Poor overall MPV, Quest, Sienna w/o lumbar - Marginal geometry, no test, Poor overall ARLINGTON, VA — Seat/head restraint combinations in the Ford Fre…
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Huge ice island could threaten shipping lanes Another Titanic? Scientists scramble to plot path of massive chunk that broke off Greenland STOCKHOLM — An island of ice more than four times the size of Manhattan is drifting across the Arctic Ocean after breaking off from a glacier in Greenland. Potentially in the path of this unstoppable giant are oil platforms and shipping lanes — and any collision could do untold damage. In a worst-case scenario, large chunks could reach the heavily trafficked waters where another Greenland iceberg sank the Titanic in 1912. It's been a summer of near biblical climatic havoc across the planet, with wildfires, heat and smog in Russia …
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I LOVE to WRITE. I interned at a local newspaper "back in the day" and had many articles published. Recently, another article I wrote was published; this time, online. I've also added a bit more to my Route 66 story. AUTO ADS Last time here, I posted a thread with a bunch of older commercials that caught my attention: Then, Drew posted an article I wrote about commercials: ROUTE 66 After my September 2009 road trip along Route 66, I started writing a Route 66-based story. I finally added a new section in late February 2011, just as the host website was disbanded. So, the entire story is copied in here. Soon, my story may have a new home; details to be deter…
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You may have noticed on the front page a new block with the three main social media networks in the upper right. Can I ask a favor of you for all of those on Facebook and/or Google+? Can you like us on each of the networks you belong to? In the case of facebook, this is different than liking our Facebook page, this is liking the Website on Facebook. So even if you already follow our Facebook page, please use the button on the front page again. The number of "likes" a webpage has on Facebook is factored into our website ratings which I will explain in a separate post. Currently, we have 3 "likes" on facebook. Can we get to 25 "likes" on Facebook this weekend?
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* Each time I visit, I INTEND to visit regularly to not have so much catching up to do, but life gets in the way. A good thing, for the most part. May was the last time I visited, so some FYI updates, with links for pics and more info, if you are interested. But 1st: Anyone in Chicagoland want to meet? Also, I am formulating road trips to northwest IL, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, southern IL, Tennessee, Carolinas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, etc, so please advise if you would like me to visit! Along the way, I may attend EVENTS listed on my 3 websites: https://www.cdshowcase.com/events/ https://www.cdconsultingservice.com/events/ https://www.oldcars…
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Link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/31847611#31847611
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Cuba to cut 500,000 gov't workers, reform salaries AP Cuba announced Monday it will cast off at least half a million state workers by early next year and reduce restrictions on private enterprise to help them find new jobs — the most dramatic step yet in President Raul Castro's push to radically remake employment on the communist-run island. Castro suggested during a nationally televised address on Easter Sunday that as many as 1 million Cuban workers — about one in five — may be redundant. But the government had not previously laid out specific plans to slash its work force, and the speed and scope of the coming cutbacks were astounding. Cuba's official work force is…
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Recall: Various Volvos, Different DCXs, Few Fords The government announced four auto recalls Wednesday affecting about 300,600 vehicles. More than half of the vehicles being recalled -- 170,099 -- are Volvo passenger cars, station wagons and SUVs from the 1999-2002 model years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. Volvo Cars of North America, a unit of Ford Motor Co., is recalling vehicle speed controls on some C70, C70 convertible, S60, S70, S80, V70, V70XC and XC70 models. A malfunctioning electronic throttle module may cause the vehicles to unnecessarily go into "limp home" mode, in which the vehicle's speed is limited to 10 to 30 m.p.h., NHTSA s…
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Detroit News - Delphi to make Ruthless Makeover! Very interesting, but I think this is something we will see more and more in the US auto sector as companies find ways to shed their Legacy of Debt obligations. <_<
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i'd say it goes to Stang in politics... hahah!
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While looking around GMs FastLane web site, I came across this awesome story covering GMs military concepts that have been created to meet the needs of our armed forces. Some of them I could see being wanted by the public such at GMs Silverado Duramax Diesel Hybrid system where the Diesel motor can also serve as a 30kW generator. This could so be useful during storms when the power goes out to your home. Check out the cool pictures and info here.
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Detroit News - Big 3 Fear Pension Reforms Amazing review of the auto industry pensions and their under or over funding of this important obligation. GOOD News! B) GM is the only one that is currently over funded. Interesting Reading. :)
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deleted. Found pinned thread on same topic
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One fast–growing American industry has become a conspicuous beneficiary of the recession: for–profit colleges and trade schools. At institutions that train students for careers in areas like health care, computers and food service, enrollments are soaring as people anxious about weak job prospects borrow aggressively to pay tuition that can exceed $30,000 a year. But the profits have come at substantial taxpayer expense while often delivering dubious benefits to students, according to academics and advocates for greater oversight of financial aid. Critics say many schools exaggerate the value of their degree programs, selling young people on dreams of middle–class wages…
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First, to the admins, I wasn't sure were to put this as it is a comparison so it isn't just Ram or Toyota.. so move it as necessary. Also, I assume you do not want entire articles copied and pasted so I'll start it and then post a link to the rest of it. To the article. "Ah, the off-road pickup. The niche's profile has really been elevated over the past half-decade even if sub-brands such as Pro-4X, FX4, and Z71 have propped the field up longer. Ford's F-150 SVT Raptor went on sale in 2009, and suddenly it seemed everyone wanted to be an off-road enthusiast. The Raptor was a flared-fender sight to behold, more accessible and generally easier to justify to a spouse…
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The first hyperloop test bed is built and ready for it's first run according to this story. http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/high-speed-hyperloop-track-ready-for-first-trial-run/ar-BBzziBe?OCID=ansmsnnews11
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* In some ways we may have the cars of tomorrow today, but not like this: remember these!? http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/01/memory-monday-20/ How about this mini Metro City? Have more pics of this cued for future feature, including 1 today (Wednesday). http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/01/model-monday-20/ A gathering during my November 2007 road trip! Life has really changed the last few years; during my 2002-2011 road trips, I met so many people, most of which I wonder where they are today & if they even remember me &/or meeting. http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/02/tuesday-trip-20/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 …
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just good quotes, if political stuff starts, then move it...? "And don't let anybody make you think that God chose America as his divine, messianic force to be a sort of policeman of the whole world." -MLK "A nation or civilization that continues to produce soft-minded men purchases its own spiritual death on the installment plan." "A right delayed is a right denied. " "All progress is precarious, and the solution of one problem brings us face to face with another problem. " "Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better. " "At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love. " - page one, http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/author…
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The Misfire Podcast - Jan 27th Backfire! - Most Underwhelming Car Blake Noble: @b_nobull Andrew Currie: @_dodgefan Jeremy Sally: @jeremysally RANGER DANGER! The automotive industry's most-listened-to least credible commentators discuss the most underwhelming vehicles they've been in. The Misfire - Most Underwhelming Car
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I'd recommend everyone watch this: The Race To Nowhere
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I absolutely love stuff like this. Fascinating. R&T McLaren MP4-12C Development
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The auction is right around the corner, so you're going to have to get registered quickly! It's a beautiful Porsche 904 (one of 106 built) and it's won races...back in the day. Wouldn't it make a great million dollar vintage racer? Is it on your list now? http://automotivetraveler.com/jump/2536
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* Have you ridden in a rumble seat? I have not! http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/03/wednesday-wrap-20/ I do not need a 7-car garage anymore, but still would love to have this place, ya know, in case that changes again. http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/04/daily-dose-theory-thu-20/ B&W photo of Metro City, in the 1960s: http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/06/03/wednesday-ratio-20/ Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com 1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve "Sometimes love comes and goes away" __ George Strait __ 'Marina Del Ray'
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[source: Wall Street Journal] EU Penalizes China Steel Bloc's Switch to Pre-Emptive Import Tariffs Signals Growing Protectionism By JOHN W. MILLER BRUSSELS -- European Union trade officials approved pre-emptive penalties on imports of steel pipe from China, a precedent-setting move that suggests the trading bloc is growing more protectionist in the face of the economic downturn. Tuesday's vote by trade officials from the EU's 27 member states is significant, say trade experts, because they accepted an argument from steel producers -- including the world's largest by volume, ArcelorMittal -- that punitive tariffs are needed …
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