Black Lightning: The Russian Flying Car

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Black Lightning: The Russian Flying Car

Disclaimer: I don’t speak or read a lick of Russian, but watching this trailer, I got the jest of what they were going for. (I didn’t notice the… continue reading »

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The Day of the Drags – 2009

Monday, October 19, 2009
The Day of the Drags – 2009

It’s been a long “season” for me this year. I’ve gone to more events and done more “car activities” than any year prior and honestly, I was starting… continue reading »

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1957 Mercury Mermaid

Friday, October 16, 2009
1957 Mercury Mermaid

I’ve been having problems sleeping this week and for one reason or another, my body decided to catch up last night. As such, I got off to a… continue reading »

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1940s Auto Mechanic…

Thursday, October 15, 2009
1940s Auto Mechanic…

Just stumbled across this 1940s vocational education film on becoming a mechanic. Its a great film clip for checking out vintage service equipment, car part cutaways, uniforms, etc…. continue reading »

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1948 to 1950 Ford Trucks: Rubber

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
1948 to 1950 Ford Trucks: Rubber

So a friend of mine just got himself a brand spanking new 1950 Ford truck. For the most part, it’s bone stock and he is already gathering the… continue reading »

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Hershey AACA Swap – Bucket List?

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Hershey AACA Swap – Bucket List?

Once a year, the Antique Automobile Club of America hosts the Grandaddy of all old car part swaps, simply known as “Hershey”. An overwhelming 9000 vendors, spread over… continue reading »

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Arcata Airport – 1956

Monday, October 12, 2009
Arcata Airport – 1956

Relative to the rest of the world, sports car racing in America just wasn’t all that glamorous in the mid 1950’s. The Corvette was still early in production… continue reading »

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A Hack & His Strombergs

Friday, October 9, 2009
A Hack & His Strombergs

When I was in college, I had a 1950 Ford coupe. I bought it from a local old guy for $900 using one of those credit card checks…. continue reading »

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