AUGUST 2010 “STARS IN TRAFFIC” HOT CARS, HOT WEATHER

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These are the "dog days" of summer-the point where the thermometer explodes out the top. You see a lot of old iron on the...

JULY 25, 2010: HOW TO BRING THE CHECKERED FLAG BACK TO...

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  NASCAR was on a big roll before the recession knocked it out of contention.   'Ratings were through the roof, sponsors were plentiful, stands were...

AUGUST 2010 FALLEN STARS-A SALUTE TO THE LEGENDARY VIRGIL EXNER

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If you're new to the hobby you might wonder who Virgil Exner is but most car guys know that he  was a cutting edge...

JULY 22, 2010: IS CAPTAIN JAMES T KIRK OF STAR TREK...

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  The movie version of Star Trek  from the summer of 2009 would suggest an emphatic "yes".    The new young Kirk was motoring around the...

JULY 14, 2010: OLD CAR HOARDERS-CLEARLY A CRIME AGAINST THE HOBBY…

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  I met a car guy recently who really needed a cuff in the head-he was the worst version of an old car hoarder.   'The...

JULY 13, 2010–1962 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE: THE FAMILY PET THAT STAYED…

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Don Durand was working in the Wyoming oil patch back in 1962 when he decided to buy a new car. 'This Pontiac was purchased...

JULY 11, 2010: HANDS-ON OR CHECKBOOK RESTORATION? WHICH STRATEGY MAKES SENSE…TO...

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  The starting line of a vehicle restoration is also the start of many questions.     'One of the biggest questions is whether or not to...

JULY 6, 2010 1951 DODGE LIMO-GOOD ENOUGH FOR MARILYN MONROE AND...

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Sixty years ago a film called "River of No Return" was filmed in Jasper National Park Alberta Canada. The two stars of the movie...

JULY 6, 2010: 1940 MERCURY–BOUGHT SO LONG AGO- IT WAS STILL...

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  Most car guys have one wish – go back in time and pick up the vintage iron that has appreciated the most in the...

JULY 4, 2010-“JEANNIE” THE 1949 CHEVY TRUCK THAT CAUGHT DENNIS GAGE’S...

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  Jeanette is the proud owner of this incredible 1949 Chevy pickup named Jeannie-originally this car was destined to be a pretty basic driver.   'But...

JULY 4, 2010 LITTLE PETER: THE PETERBILT THAT SHRUNK IN THE...

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  "Little Peter" is an obvious name for a tribute truck based on a full-sized Peterbilt that leads two lives as a work and show...

JULY 3, 2010 A 1939 PACKARD SUPER 8 SEDAN CONVERTIBLE...

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  A 1939 Packard Sedan Convertible is not something that you will see at every car show.   They are as rare as a need for...

JULY 3, 2010 A 1966 CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE WITH AN UNUSUAL OPTION

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A 1966 Cadillac is a very big car from the days when gas was cheap and miles per gallon was not a huge issue....

JULY 3, 2010 A 1963 VOLVO PV 544 KEEPS THE CONFUSION...

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  Volvo 444 and 544 models are always a source of confusion for the average person.   Most people think they are close cousins with the legendary...

JULY 3, 2010 1961 DODGE SUBURBAN – THIS RARE RETIRED AMBULANCE...

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  Kevin Kryzanowski loves his 1961 Dodge Suburban-even if it's linked to a family tragedy.   Kevin's stock looking '61 'Burb was originally a yellow factory...

JULY 2010 STARS OF THE SHOW-THE PEAK OF THE CAR SEASON

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SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVIN' IS EASY. THAT'S WHEN THE VINTAGE IRON REALLY COMES OUT TO PLAY AND THERE'S A CAR SHOW IN EVERY...

JULY 2010 STARS IN TRAFFIC-DRIVE ‘EM DON’T TRAILER ‘EM

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One of the saddest sights in the old car world is a guy putting his old classic car inside a covered trailer and towing...

JULY 2010 FALLEN STARS-WE FOUND AN OLD SCHOOL CAR GUY

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One of many problems with 21st Century life is that old cars are nearly becoming illegal. Clunker laws, government subsidies to "green things up"-basically...

JUNE 24, 2010: CANADIAN IRON-1957 DODGE REGENT ‘OUT OF THE CLOSET’

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  Gord Kelly had trouble coming out of the closet but not in the "don't ask-don't tell sense".   'Gord's problem was that he didn't...

JUNE 22, 2010: WE ALL HAVE A FOUR DOOR CAR IN...

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  There has always been a practical side to family life.   'Once kids are part of the program, you have to add two more doors...