Tuesday, December 14, 2021
because I love those really old helicopters, sci fi and fantasy air battle scenes, and I wanted to let you know of a website I just came across that only features pulp magazine cover art
I just found the link to the earlier post about a pulp magazine cover artist https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2021/05/edgar-franklin-wittmack-1894-1956.html
a woman in Germany was stunned recently when she received a speed camera photo in the mail that revealed that her husband's new girlfriend was speeding in her husband’s leased company car
There isn't much more to the story, except she had to show up in court to get acquitted of the charges, and air out the dirty laundry in court.
https://petapixel.com/2021/12/13/speed-camera-photo-sent-to-woman-exposes-husbands-affair/
after 5 years of restoration, C-53 Skytrooper ‘Beach City Baby’ is doing taxi trials
This troop carrier was first assigned to the Ferry Command and flown to Presque Isle, Maine where it flew under the command of pilots from "Northeast Airlines".
It flew some of the very first survey routes and ferry flights to and from England laying the ground work for what would become known as the North Atlantic Routes used by thousands of aircraft to deliver supplies and personnel to England.
In November 1942, it was transferred to North Africa with the Air Transport Command where it shuttled troops and wounded in and out of the North African campaign, then it supported the war in North Africa and eventually took place in the Invasion of Sicily and Italy.
After the war, its C-53 airline type configuration made it a valuable resource in the post-war rebirth of the worldwide airline transport system. It was sold to the Danish Airlines and flew as the Gorm Viking on the Danish/SAS famous Flying Viking service. The airline operated her until its merger with SAS who sold the airplane in 1952.
After its career as an airline aircraft, the C-53 found itself headed back to the United States where it became outfitted as a corporate DC-3.
In October 1952, it was registered to Rampo Foundry & Wheel Works in New York as N9959F.
In 1963, the aircraft made one of its most important moves to the be the official state transport aircraft of the Governor. The airplane participated in the opening of many General Aviation Airports in the state of Ohio.
Then it was in the Air Force Museum until 1990, when it was bought by Ohio University of Athens for its engines alone to keep their own DC-3 flying. Left engine-less at Dayton the aircraft faced an uncertain fate until Ken Joseph entered the picture.
Ken bought engines for the airplane and had it brought to Beach City, Ohio. It was a chance encounter while driving through the Ohio countryside that Jason Capra stumbled across it, and began the restoration
It's going on tour next year,
New Philadelphia, Ohio – May, 29-30
Reading, Pennsylvania – June, 3-5
Washington, Pennsylvania – June, 25-26
Indiana, Pennsylvania – July, 9-10
Meadville, Pennsylvania – July, 16
Oshkosh, Wisconsin – July, 25-30
Franklin, Pennsylvania – August, 13
Akron, Ohio – August, 14
Butler, Pennsylvania – August, 21-22
Marion, Indiana – September 2-4
Kent State University, Ohio – September 11-12
L.L Hodge Machine Works in Montgomery has been in business since 1897
The back of the shop was older than 1897 and used as a repair shop for steam locomotives before it was purchased to expand the machine shop. A lot of the equipment is original and still working to this day! A few pieces worked on steam and the pipes are still there, but when they got electricity flowing, they installed Model A transmissions to run the machines. In one of the photos, you can see the shifter bent down so they can change gears. If they want different speeds, they stop the machine and change the gear.
Monday, December 13, 2021
During WW2 the USAAF trained ball turret gunners in class rooms like this.
I've never seen or heard of anything like this, and that's why I had to post it!
Imagine going through this as a young soldier, prior to getting sent to join a crew on some bomber heading to join the war effort
over the past century, driveways have been used in a lot of ways, to park vehicles, to wash vehicles, to work on vehicles, to play basketball... but until now, I don't think one has ever been used to lure a woman, with a trail of make up palettes
in his Tik Tok video, https://www.tiktok.com/@lawmanforeveryoung/video/6953783129043668230?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 he left a trail in hopes that a woman who loves makeup would follow him home, then his daughter Nicole spotted the makeup and started to pick the palettes up.
“Nicole!” he shouted. “Leave those there. I’m trying to get you a stepmom.”
The funny clip racked up 3.1 million views on TikTok. People thought the dad’s little “hack” was hysterical.
He's a widower from Illinois, who lost his wife in 2018. This is pretty clever, do something that is clever, will go viral, and let free publicity do what it can to get the word spread that you're trying to find a woman who isn't scared of being wife #2, and an instant mom.
did you know that Lancia only produces one car?
Sure, you can get it in the color of your choice... but how does a car maker survive in todays competitive market, with nothing but one commuter? In only one market? In only one country?
Of course, Chrysler only makes one car, and one van, but survives because it owns Dodge, Ram, and Jeep. Lancia, doesn't own any other car makers.
Now, I don't know if Lamborghini makes more than just one model, but then, no one is going to mistake a Lamborghini for a commuter.
I doubt they'll continue to exist 3 years from now. Just how many cars does a car company have to sell to pay the ridiculous salaries of upper management? Plus parts production, warranty replacements, someone to answer the phones, the sales people, etc. I'm pretty sure you have to sell a LOT of cars to keep a car maker in business, especially if you aren't making the F150, Dodge Ram, Charger or Challenger... because few vehicles continue to sell much without constant improvements, upgrades, and face lifts. Even the Mustang and Corvette rarely went more than a decade without a make over.
And how can Lancia afford any R and D to make a new model?
For it's goal is to make only electric cars, and compete with Tesla. How can Lancia afford to even try to?
The brand’s new CEO wants to reposition Lancia as a near-premium automaker aimed at customers with an average age of 55 with at least one child still at home. Also, Lancia will no longer sell models that are targeting mostly women.
I don't recall that ever being very successful. The Beetle was successful, the Mustang, the Camaro, the PT Cruiser. Those were successful.
20 years ago, on 9-11, a burnt Chevy truck took over ladder duties when the towers collapsed on the regular firefighting ladder truck... I don't know why it took twenty years and two holidays (Halloween and Thanksgiving) to get this story out, but, better now than never
On September 11, 2001, Firefighter Craig Monahan rushed to Ground Zero, parking his 1992 Chevy Silverado nearby. Hear the story of how his pickup truck became the Ladder 5 firetruck.
Thanks Marc B!
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office group photo in 1961
Am I nuts, or are those undercover Chevelles in the middle, in front of the vans
On Sept 23rd, 2021, a 76-year-old woman in Florida, Patsy Murrell vandalized the 2011Chrysler belonging to her 74 yr old ex, and her ex’s new (10 years younger and 64 yr old) girlfriend's 2020 BMW that is was considered a total loss
According to the arrest affidavit:
“Multiple parts” of Busman-Baio’s 2020 BMW were damaged by Murrell, according to the arrest affidavit. Oil was poured on the car, a dead raccoon was left on the hood, and the word “Slut” was written on the vehicle in pink lipstick. The BMW was judged a “total loss,” cops reported, adding that the insurance settlement amount exceeded $33,000.
I'm surprised the cops don't have photos of this on their facebook page
Kleenex warning, Chevrolet is out to kick you in the feels with this '66 Impala Super Sport commercial Thank you Marc B!
Based on actual events, we teamed up with Academy Award winners Tom Hopper (director), Claudio Miranda (director of photography) and Rachel Portman (composer) to tell the story
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Bentley's Advanced Deer Alert System (ADAS) software uses a thermal infrared imager to detect objects the human eye can't in darkness, and helps Santa locate missing prized reindeer (two vids total for coffee and donuts enjoyment)
awwww, that's just an adorable commercial
Bentley receives urgent request from North Pole to help locate missing prized reindeer
Bentaygas deployed to assist using Advanced Deer Alert System (ADAS) - fitted to nearly two thirds of customer cars
ADAS uses thermal imaging sensor to identify people, animals and elves
Night Vision system has sensitivity to detect shiny noses 140m in front of the vehicle in temperatures from -40 to +80°C.
Driver Instrument Panel displays sightings with color coding for proximity
and since I want to share my respect for attempting a wonderful commercial (a tiny bit clunky and in need of some better acting, but they earn more effort for trying than for smashing expectations) here is another terrific video from Bentley, where Bentley apprentices display extraordinary craftsmanship and ingenuity in order to save this year's festive celebrations by creating one of a kind sustainable tree decorations overnight. Better known as the “Sustainabaubles”, these are hand crafted and sustainably sourced decorations
Right in the feels! Makes me wish I worked at a place this cool. I never have worked anywhere that even tried.
“This ad is effective in that, despite only showing one of their cars for a brief moment, it's a clever opportunity for Bentley to showcase its bespoke approach to building its vehicles,” said David Undercoffler, editor in chief at Autolist.com, San Francisco.
see close ups of each ornament at https://motor.ru/news/sustainabaubles-09-12-2021.htm
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/bentley-flaunts-deer-avoidance-system-in-parallel-universe-of-christmas-car-commercials-176266.html
And Bentley has a record number of open jobs they are hiring for, 113. https://justbritish.com/record-recruitment-for-bentley/
In January 2021, Bentley was again recognized for the tenth consecutive year as a Top Employer by the internationally-acclaimed Top Employers Institute – the only car brand to feature on the elite list.
The Institute recognizes employers globally who make every effort to continuously improve colleague experiences through digital transformation, enhance recruitment processes, as well as nurturing and develop talent.
happy Monday morning, friends and readers, it's nearly Christmas and though I doubt I'll find a better set of car commercials, I want you to know that it certainly isn't for trying, or wanting.
there are still cool teens out there, wrenching on Mopars, hanging out with their buddies
not a photo from the 70s, and no cell phone in sight,
example of how getting the big picture is important....
I though this was a three wheeler, until I found the next photo in a separate gallery
and that is why it's important to see the big picture.
DoorDash announced that it’s introducing “ultra-fast” deliveries with a single location in New York City, by testing the business model of hiring full-time employees, not gig workers, to handle these faster deliveries, using e-bikes capped at speeds of 20 mph.
The company also announced that ultra-fast deliveries will offer a new opportunity for couriers who are seeking a set schedule and more earnings. DashCorps, a newly created DoorDash company, will employ courier employees who will work regular schedules and report to a manager. The employees will be paid an hourly wage starting at $15 per hour plus tips and will be offered other full-time benefits like medical, dental and vision insurance
Mercedes had to recall its EQS EV and recent S-Class sedans, because drivers could watch tv on the 56 inch instrument and entertainment panel, while driving
Mercedes-Benz has issued a server-side update to fix an oversight that had allowed owners of its EQS EV and recent S-Class sedans to watch video content on the 56-inch MBUX Hyperscreen displays found in those cars while they were in motion
22-year-old rail worker Tristan Scott in South Dakota recently purchased a 1909 passenger train car from Prairie Village Museum and built an 1/8th mile of train tracks to install the rail car on
Scott, who has volunteered at Prairie Village for a few years and visited the site frequently as a child, said the site was looking to downsize the number of train pieces to a more manageable number. So Prairie Village was willing to
Originally, it started out as a commuter train in Chicago. Then it became a regular passenger service between Huron and Aberdeen, and then it went to Prairie Village in 1991
Scott spent all summer installing the roughly 550 feet worth of track onto his property that runs straight north and south, and perpendicular to Highway 42.
To keep the rail and train car historically accurate, Scott installed used ties and also installed speeders — which were used to inspect rail lines until about the 1980s — tie carts he acquired from Mitchell and Ethan, and a railroad crossing that he got from Mount Vernon to go along with the passenger car
Scott hired Robinson Housemoving to transport the car 70 miles
In 24 hours, Arizona troopers seize more than 237 pounds of meth on Interstate 8, which is about 1.5 million dollars worth, just on Dec 7th and 8th
however, any google search of meth and Arizona, shows there's a severe meth problem, and cops are busy as hell arresting people and seizing meth
found in Belgium, was bought and imported to be a parts car, then the owner died, and the car sat for years. It was finally bought and is getting fixed by 25 yr old Kim, who was between jobs when her boyfriend tipped her to it
She's 25, has a 4 speed 69 Camaro, and a garage. How damn lucky is her boyfriend? Lotto ticket winning lucky! Am I right?
so Justin comments "in 1980 when I was 16 I bought a 69 Cyclone, Cale Yarbrough edition. Paid $275 for it."
All right. You have my complete attention.
For everyone else, don't you agree that it's criminal to only tease me, a car guy, with that tiny morsel of a story, and not fill me in with everything else?
A high schooler, with a 69 Cyclone, a rare Cale Yarbrough edition, and all I get told is how little he bought it for?
80 mpg at 45 mph, in the mid 1930s, and it's a front wheel drive 3 wheeler with an air cooled flat 4, found in a Dean Batchelor book on the Harrah collection. But that's not as fascinating to me as the designer's son's path through life
Why the article states that designer Tom Tjaarda, by mistake, and should have instead said that John Tjaarda was it's designer. John was Tom's father, and he came to the USA in 1923, and designed the Lincoln Zephyr, which wowed car enthusiasts in 1936
Proving that parents are very important in guiding the life of their kids, and having smart and wealthy parents generally results in smart and wealthy kids, I present to you, a quick bio of Tom Tjaarda, designer for Carrozzeria Ghia and Pininfarina.
Tom won 2nd prize in the General Motors Craftmen´s Guild competition for the construction of a model car, before graduating high school
took an industrial design course from Prof. Lahti and made a Sports Station Wagon model car for class thesis. The Prof. recommended Tjaarda to Luigi Segre (Ghia, Torino) whom he visited during his sabbatical in summer of 1956
Worked for Ghia on the exterior and interior design of a monorail train for exhibition “Italia 61”
when not at Gabetti & Isola, architects and furniture designer
Italia 61 was an Exhibition for the History of Fashions, Style and Living Trends on the Centennial of Italy´s Independence
Its director was no less than Battista “Pinin” Farina
Then the next year, or thereabouts, went to Connecticut and worked on the design of diesel engines for Cummins Engine Company Inc.
Then worked on the Westinghouse Time Capsule pavilion for the New York World´s Fair
Then back to Italy, designing wheels for OSI and Bianchi,
In 1968, is made head of design for Ghia, and makes such an impression on Ford, that they buy Ghia and Vignale
“It is to laugh. Ford Motor Company, the monolith of Dearborn, goes to Italy to buy some of that exotic styling in the form of two famous coachbuilding firms – Ghia and Vignale – and they end up with a designer born and raised in Detroit.” True fact.
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