Monday, July 15, 2019
South Pacific B17 score board,
Top row is purple hearts for wounded crew members
http://www.axis-and-allies-paintworks.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?132.270
A Jet Blue plane about to take off from Newark Airport Saturday had to be evacuated and emptied after someone sent a photo of a suicide vest to everyone’s Apple device, including two flight attendants
After nothing was found, passengers were allowed back onto the flight, which left the airport about noon, but the scare sparked repeated delays throughout the afternoon, officials said.
Authorities are trying to track down the person responsible for the air drop, an iPhone function where someone can send a picture to every Apple device within 30 feet.
https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-newark-airport-jetblue-evacuated-security-screenings-20190713-7izu3fzoo5g4pni6isbg4jyi2u-story.html
I got a real cheap 1972 Warshawsky (JC Whitney) catalog to look back at all the crazy stuff they used to have
What? What the hell does anyone want a French taxi bell?
Hang on, a steering stabilizer? Wait, does my car need one?
That's the issue with so many things in the Warshawsky catalog, they aren't clear about if you NEED one, or if you could use one, or, if it's simply preying on the fears that suddenly, there's a problem with your car you weren't even aware of
oh hello 1970s!
hard to believe that race car celebs were endorsing snake oil crap like VX-6, with a full page ad
the sales pitch is that it removes 5 quarts in 2 minutes... well so does gravity
I wonder how much water that would require, and how much it really reduces the engine temp
not a bad idea, euqualize and air up two tires at the same time
why don't batteries have a built in meter to indicate their life expectancy? Or even just their voltage?
Sunday, July 14, 2019
Today's standing ovation goes to Huntsvillie Alabama's Raising Men Lawn Care Service,
an inspiring program to keep youth (girls and boys) on a positive path while learning and understanding their value in society.
RMLS provides free lawn care to our elders, those who are disabled, single mothers and our veterans, who do not have the time, resources and/or money to manicure their yards.
and WOW their 50 yard challenge! https://weareraisingmen.com/50-yard-challenge/ will reward young people who accept the challenge and mow 50 yards, with a new lawn mower!
If you want to help them out, as some will, you can go to their wish list on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2VNNO1YO3EB0L so that people can buy the right products for their needs and without having to take too much time out of their schedule.
For that reason, they have 2 items selected that would really help. Any items that you get will be shipped directly to us.
If you would like to ship anything yourself, you can do so at, Raising Men Lawn Care Service PO Box 2182 – Madison, Al – 35758
https://weareraisingmen.com/
tip of the hat to
https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/cdag15/rodney_mows_my_nanas_yard_once_a_month_or_so_his/
I can't help them directly, but I can help spread the word which, at worst, might inspire others, or just show you there IS good news out there in the world, and at best, help this charity help others by possibly putting this on the internet in front of someone else who can help them more
Best reflection from a truck I've ever seen
Makes you want to know who the hell did the paint and body work, who makes the wax, what sort of cloths they use, etc etc.
That's a flawless passenger side
http://tywkiwdbi.blogspot.com/2019/07/the-truck-is-not-completely-invisible.html
https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/c11j19/without_that_big_ass_wheel_sticking_out_youd/
Friday, July 12, 2019
compliment of the week!
your reporting on the Waco biker massacre. I remembered the incident but no follow up in the mainstream media, of course. Unbelievable what the cops got away with, sickening actually. If not for your posts I would have been totally unaware.
Thanks
Pzak
(in response to my question if any of my posts have stood out)
https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2019/07/stupid-trivia-what-vehicle-is-made-and.html?showComment=1562991180994#c6682608520984326883
Thanks
Pzak
(in response to my question if any of my posts have stood out)
https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2019/07/stupid-trivia-what-vehicle-is-made-and.html?showComment=1562991180994#c6682608520984326883
A great montage of road rage clips. Useful to watch when you're tired and sleepy... not recommended if you're already pissed, or overly caffienated
The clip that starts at the 3 minute mark? Ought to be a scene in a movie - or hell, ought to be the BEGINNING of a movie and where it goes after that? I don't know. Something like Michael Douglas in Falling Down maybe, or Clerks.
http://knuckledraggin.com/2019/07/best-of-road-rage/
This is why it's worth carrying 30 dollars worth of bear spray. If you know what pepper spray is, then you know that few people can ignore it, and you can shoot it from one car into another if the window is open. YOU CANNOT deal with it if the wind blows it back your way though, so, do NOT spray while moving, or while downwind.
Mike and Frank (American Pickers tv show) bought the van that Aerosmith toured with in the band's early years, and got it working again, returning it to the condition it was in when Aerosmith last owned it. Now the band checked it out
I posted about the van being found https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2018/08/aerosmiths-original-tour-van-has-been.html last year.
Aerosmith apparently lost the van after a falling out with its owner, Mark Lehman, their old driver and live sound man. The band recalled Lehman fondly, with Kramer noting that he always went above and beyond and made sure the van was in good working order.
The band members marveled that the artwork and band logo painted on the side of the vehicle survived all the years in the woods. American Pickers opted to restore the van to the condition it was in when Aerosmith last rode inside it, as opposed to what it would have been brand new.
https://www.iheart.com/content/2019-07-11-watch-aerosmiths-emotional-reunion-with-bands-long-lost-touring-van
Jackson County (Florida) Deputy Zach Wester was arrested on racketeering and other charges for planting drugs on unsuspecting motorists before arresting as many as 200 innocent people. He's now facing 10-20 years in jail
FDLE began its investigation last August at the request of the Sheriff's Office after whispers of misconduct by Wester began to surface around the courthouse. He was suspended Aug. 1 and fired a month later. During the internal investigation, deputies searching his patrol car found 42 pieces of drug paraphernalia, ten baggies of methamphetamine and five baggies of marijuana concealed in an unmarked and unsecured evidence bag in the trunk.
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, who have been investigating Wester for more than nine months, arrested him in Crawfordville and took him to the Wakulla County Jail, where he is being held without bail.
He was arrested on 52 counts in all. Aside from the racketeering count, he was charged with a number of other felonies, including official misconduct, false imprisonment, fabricating evidence and possession of a controlled substance. He was also charged with misdemeanor charges of perjury, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, FDLE said.
The investigation found Wester routinely pulled over citizens for alleged minor traffic infractions, planted drugs inside their vehicles and arrested them on fabricated charges. It also found that Wester misused his body camera, sometimes turning it off before drugs were located or turning it on just after they were found.
"I'm glad he's off the road," she said. "I'm glad he's obviously facing charges. It doesn't change what the rest of the people went through because of him. It doesn't give them their time back. It doesn't give them their money back. It doesn't expunge their records — they still have at least arrest histories. But it's still something."
The allegations prompted prosecutors in Marianna to review nearly 300 cases involving Wester. They ultimately dropped charges in nearly 120 cases.
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2019/07/10/former-jackson-county-deputy-zach-wester-arrested-drug-planting-probe/1691366001/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/07/11/former-jackson-county-florida-deputy-zach-wester-arrested-drug-planting-probe/1703201001/
congratulations to Deputy Kimbro for his life saving actions! He pulled over a speeding car to discover that the mom was freaking out and rushing to the hospital as her 12 yr old baby had stopped breathing.
“Deputy Kimbro took the baby’s limp and cyanotic body and performed lifesaving first aid,” BCSO officials said."As a result, he was able to get the baby to breathe again until EMS could arrive."
It all happened on June 11 when Kimbro was conducting a routine patrol in Summerville, South Carolina
He was awarded the ‘Life-Saving Medal’ from the Sheriff for his fantastic action
https://www.live5news.com/2019/07/11/dramatic-video-captures-berkeley-co-sheriffs-office-deputy-saving-babys-life/
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Why the hell do spark plugs have a screw-on tip? Who the hell is using a spade connector on any car made since 1960?
Just asking. These damn things work themselves loose too often.
tell your friends, tell your neighbors, car's can't swim. You call a friend with a truck, or call into work and tell them the damn flood is keeping you from showing up on time.... and arrange a ride. This is just stupid to destroy your car to get to work, but that IS what happened
These two nice guys came over to help her out of the car and to help her carry stuff to safety. That car ain't going no where till the water drains.
If you didn't hear, New Orleans got 8 inches of rain yesterday
https://www.facebook.com/AubryKillionWDSU/photos/a.137981293069126/1148350018698910/?type=3&permPage=1
https://www.facebook.com/groups/996045710517424/permalink/2143959112392739/
there are amazing hand crafted cars being made in Argentina! The city of Todd, and the labor is all from guys under 25 years old
Manage tools, take measurements, place parts, polish bodies and test results. There are ten artisans around a BMW 507 Roadster , in the process of construction. None of them exceeds 25 years and work on the replica of a car whose original design dates back to 1956, even before their own parents were born.
It is a specialty with many names consecrated in Argentina, where Pur Sang stands out : the signature of Leonidas Anadón , who exports from Paraná (Entre RÃos) to the whole world various craft replicas of Bugatti and Alfa Romeo , with average values of 250 thousand dollars the unit.
Reklus was founded in 2005 with the same objective. Its creator, Gustavo "Pini" Mancardo , originally settled in a workshop in the Buenos Aires town of Malvinas Argentinas, but in 2015 he decided to move to Todd to expand. "And, by the way, get away from the madness of the city," Mancardo told Autoblog .
Thanks to Pensando la Bronca!
https://autoblog.com.ar/2019/07/11/reklus-el-fabricante-de-autos-artesanales-que-cambio-la-vida-del-pueblo-de-todd/ for the rest of the story and photos
Jon Stanley was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. His dying wish? To hear the Harley roar again. So 100 bikers showed up for a full throttle send off
In 2017 there was a fast response, and 100 bikes showed up on short notice.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005569908593
https://www.theepochtimes.com/dying-man-wished-to-hear-harleys-roar-last-time-so-over-100-bikers-surround-his-home_2891189.html
Do you wonder if they look into the maintenance logs to see who was supposed to bolt things back together, but failed, and caused the engine to catch on fire at 40,000 feet?
there is only 5 seconds of video, but some jackass looped it together 10 times.
The Thing. Yes, really that was the name given to a VW vehicle, but you probably already knew that. So, here's some info you probably didn't.
First sold in the USA in 1972 as a 1973 model exported from Mexico to the USA for sale by Volkswagen of America.
They were only sold in the USA in 1973 and 1974 with a total production of 28,930 Things sold in the USA.
The 1975 model was prohibited by the U.S. government as they could not meet crash testing standards for "passenger cars".
The 1973 and 1974 were classified as "Multi-Purpose Vehicles" and were exempt from those tests.
The Thing included full emissions equipment on the engine, the letter "X" (for export) following the chassis number and a U.S. DOT sticker on the left center door post. The VIN also contains and “E” for export.
The first "Name" attached to these cars was to the Type-181 that was being built, or at least assembled, in Mexico, starting in late 1970. For purposes of registration, VW wanted all of these cars were to be called "The Safari", as this name had the same general meaning in all of the languages of the Americas. Unfortunately, General Motors had been using the "Safari" name on Pontiac Station wagons as early as 1955 and thereby "owned" the name Safari in the U.S. market.
Volkswagen of America therefore elected to call all of its type 181 cars "The Thing".
The official name "The Thing" is supported not only in all the VW literature, but in at least 42 states DMV registrations.
Only 4 states are known to register these cars as "Type-181".
Those Things that were sold in Canada and a few other countries, that were Volkswagen of America Things.
this orange example recently sold for 18k
http://vwthingregistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Registry-Type-181-History.pdf
https://www.classiccarratings.com/auction-results/volkswagen-thing-1972-show-bring-a-trailer---week-4-2016-8316
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/07/15/3-off-road-cars-that-would-never-be-made-today
Hondamatic. The first Honda automatic transmission from 1969
The Hondamatic was nothing more than an exercise to skirt the patents owned by GM; most companies wanting to use an automatic had to pay GM a licensing fee, and Mr. Honda said no. So the Hondamatic is a proprietary transmission–the first step forward in making a true Honda-designed automatic.
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/article/saving-1000001-1967-honda-n600/
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/article/saving-1000001-1967-honda-n600/
the 1939 first meeting of the Vintage Motor Car Club of America - it had some interesting and rare cars out at a fun event, seeing if they could balance on a teeter totter for example
so, does anyone recognize this speedster? I've never seen a windscreen like this!
More than 75 veteran cars participated that September day. Celebrities attending the event included Freeland O. Stanley of Stanley Steamer fame, Charles B. King (the first person in Detroit to design, build, and drive a self-propelled automobile), race car driver Fred Marriott, who set the world land speed record of 127.6 miles per hour in the Stanley Rocket, and Ralph DePalma, the racecar driving champion who won the 1915 Indianapolis 500.
https://www.sealcoveautomuseum.org/the-pioneers-of-automobile-collecting
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