Saturday, October 18, 2014
The Turbo Titan III had a pretty unusual look, and a very unique steering system
an update to my post from 7 years ago http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2007/12/gotta-show-more-love-for-winding-road.html
Found on http://truquetructruk.tumblr.com
the long forgotten lumberjack "Big Wheel" method, manufactured by the Gaylord company in Michigan
Big Wheels used by Lumber Jacks made by Gaylord MFG Co, also known as Michigan Wheels
I've never seen these before... or even heard of them.
Found on https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthernMIPhotos/
The Shay locomotive, best photo I've found so far
it was only this July when I first learned of the Shay http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-shay-drive-design-of-gear-driven.html
If you look carefully at the wheels, you'll see they are gear driven, 4 per side getting the power, and the pistons and cylinders are vertical, just to the right of the cab
This terrific image found on https://www.facebook.com/UpNorthMemories?fref=nf
for something a little but different, a trailer, made of a redwood tree, to advertise ginger ale
Notice the hinged door in front!
from the early 1930's postacard .. Found on https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthernMIPhotos/
Dead Man's Curve update, a vintage post card was just posted on Facebook
Above just found on https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthernMIPhotos/
http://www.viewsofthepast.com/topics/fr-automobiles.htm
Bottom plaque from my post 18 months ago http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2013/02/where-was-painted-center-line-on.html
Friday, October 17, 2014
Public, or Private... your driving in the USA regarding surveilance cameras and data collecting by police
Monroe County, N.Y police have been using high-speed cameras to capture license plates in order to log vehicle whereabouts.
In the Supreme Court’s 2012 ruling in U.S. v. Jones, a GPS tracking case, the court held that individuals do have an expectation of privacy when it comes to their long-term whereabouts, even when using public roads.
As of July, the County’s database contained 3.7 million records, with the capability to add thousands more each day. The justification for cops having records of the whereabouts of law-abiding citizens is that the vehicles are driven in public and therefore drivers have no expectation of privacy.
Last summer, Rochester, N.Y.’s "Democrat and Chronicle" filed a state open records request on two city and county government vehicles.
The request was denied on the basis that releasing the data could be an invasion of personal privacy or could interfere with a law enforcement investigation.
Found on https://firstlook.org/theintercept/2014/10/15/local-cops-say-driving-history-public-unless-want-copy/
In the Supreme Court’s 2012 ruling in U.S. v. Jones, a GPS tracking case, the court held that individuals do have an expectation of privacy when it comes to their long-term whereabouts, even when using public roads.
As of July, the County’s database contained 3.7 million records, with the capability to add thousands more each day. The justification for cops having records of the whereabouts of law-abiding citizens is that the vehicles are driven in public and therefore drivers have no expectation of privacy.
Last summer, Rochester, N.Y.’s "Democrat and Chronicle" filed a state open records request on two city and county government vehicles.
The request was denied on the basis that releasing the data could be an invasion of personal privacy or could interfere with a law enforcement investigation.
Found on https://firstlook.org/theintercept/2014/10/15/local-cops-say-driving-history-public-unless-want-copy/
Interesting new product... illuminate the hubs of your wheels, including all space in your rim
Probably illegal everywhere
Meter maids take meter feeder "Robin Hoods" to State Supreme Court in New Hampshire, because city is losing ticket revenue
For years, groups of Keene residents known as “Robin Hooders” have walked the streets filling expired parking meters with their own money, in order to save people from getting parking tickets.
Occasionally, when they encounter an angry parking enforcer, they are prepared to film the situation with their smart phones.
When the Robin Hooders come across a car that already has a ticket on it, they will place some information on the person’s windshield, which provides tips on how to beat the ticket in court.
Robin Hood activist and radio show host Ian Freeman estimates that they prevented at least 8,000 tickets in 2013, saving Keene motorists an estimated $80,000 in that year alone. These savings have not gone unnoticed by the local government, who have become concerned about the revenue that they are missing out on.
Read more at http://thefreethoughtproject.com/activists-face-supreme-court-ruling-paying-parking-meters-saving-motorists-80000/#WAs8JECMIOoz4JzP.99
"...TO PROTECT THE ECONOMIC INTEREST OF THE CITY" quote of the city attorney when stating his case int he supreme court of New Hampshire
https://www.facebook.com/KeeneRobinHood
Occasionally, when they encounter an angry parking enforcer, they are prepared to film the situation with their smart phones.
When the Robin Hooders come across a car that already has a ticket on it, they will place some information on the person’s windshield, which provides tips on how to beat the ticket in court.
Robin Hood activist and radio show host Ian Freeman estimates that they prevented at least 8,000 tickets in 2013, saving Keene motorists an estimated $80,000 in that year alone. These savings have not gone unnoticed by the local government, who have become concerned about the revenue that they are missing out on.
Read more at http://thefreethoughtproject.com/activists-face-supreme-court-ruling-paying-parking-meters-saving-motorists-80000/#WAs8JECMIOoz4JzP.99
"...TO PROTECT THE ECONOMIC INTEREST OF THE CITY" quote of the city attorney when stating his case int he supreme court of New Hampshire
https://www.facebook.com/KeeneRobinHood
Ruxton, the car with the Woodlite headlights, the colorful stripes, and front wheel drive. Only 96 made, by Hupp and Kissel
Launched in 1929, the Ruxton automobile had a short but fascinating live. The driving force behind the car was notorious stock broker Archie Andrews, who recognised the potential of a front-wheel drive prototype being readied in the experimental department of the Edward G. Budd Company of which he was a major shareholder and board member.
The car itself had been designed by William J. Muller and featured a novel front-wheel drive system, which allowed the car to be significantly lower than its contemporaries. By manipulating stock and strong-arming Edward G. Budd, Andrews seized control of the project. In an attempt to secure additional funding from William Ruxton, Andrews dubbed the new front-wheel drive car the Ruxton. Even though the plan backfired, the name was retained.
In addition to the pioneering front-wheel drive layout, the early Ruxtons also grabbed the attention through the striking striped colour scheme designed by artist Joseph Urban. Andrews himself had no manufacturing capability and as a result the cars were built by others, including Hupp and Kissel. The stock market crash late in 1929 could not have come at a worse time, killing the demand for luxury cars. Production ceased the following year by which time only 96 were built, only 15 of which had been delivered to clients. Of the surviving cars, no fewer than 16 lined up at Pebble Beach this year as a testament to the design brilliance of William J. Muller and the blind ambition of Archie Andrews.
Found on http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/event/340/2014-Pebble-Beach-Concours-d-Elegance.html
Thursday, October 16, 2014
What a difference 50 years makes
in 1969 Don Schumacher made his first trip to Indianapolis to drag race, spent less than 500 bucks.
Towed his race car on a trailer behind his mom's Cadillac. Stayed at Howard Johnsons for 18 a night
2014: close to 2 million dollars, 20 tractor trailers, 115 employees, 7 competitive nitro teams, bought 3100 tickets for guests.
Towed his race car on a trailer behind his mom's Cadillac. Stayed at Howard Johnsons for 18 a night
2014: close to 2 million dollars, 20 tractor trailers, 115 employees, 7 competitive nitro teams, bought 3100 tickets for guests.
Funny marketing ploy on Craigslist
Volvo XC90 $6,000 Fredericktown Ohio
2.5L 5-cyl. Turbo engine AWD 6 CD Changer Heated Leather Seats Sunroof
First car on the moon
First daily driven car to win the Indy 500
"It's a total chick magnet" -Zac Efron
Found in Autoweek, Sept 15-29 issue 2014
What changed the racing world from polo hard hats to modern cushion lined, live savers?
The tragic death of Pete Snell, during a 1956 race, from head injury. And that is why helmets have a Snell rating, that establishes the effectiveness of the helmet in protecting your noggin.
Snell Standards significantly surpass those set by:
the United States Department of Transportation,
the American National Standards Institute,
ASTM International and
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's
The Snell Memorial Foundation is a non-profit, and doesn't make helmets, they only test them. Also, they are ISO certified on the calibration and testing accuracy.
Snell Standards significantly surpass those set by:
the United States Department of Transportation,
the American National Standards Institute,
ASTM International and
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's
The Snell Memorial Foundation is a non-profit, and doesn't make helmets, they only test them. Also, they are ISO certified on the calibration and testing accuracy.
