Saturday, January 19, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
50 car barn find all on ebay, for about 100 a car
http://search.liveauctions.ebay.com/ws/search/LiveAuctionSearch?ahid=1363&ccn=Automotive&fis=1&frts=0&getresult=&lc=1&sacti=23633&sasci=45443
via: http://news.windingroad.com/history/ebay-auction-of-the-day-tremendous-pennsylvania-barn-find-up-for-grabs/
via: http://news.windingroad.com/history/ebay-auction-of-the-day-tremendous-pennsylvania-barn-find-up-for-grabs/
Studies say: Red-Light Cameras Causing Accidents
Studies from Australia, Canada and the U.S. are cited and not one came back with a positive word for the cameras’ use. In fact, all five studies concluded - due to the red-light cameras – a significant rise in rear-end collisions.
http://news.windingroad.com/etc/red-light-cameras-causing-accidents-maybe/
http://news.windingroad.com/etc/red-light-cameras-causing-accidents-maybe/
If Chrysler wants to get ahead of the curve, here's the Jeep they need to build
http://news.windingroad.com/concept-cars/08-naias-jeep-reveals-the-renegade-hybrid-concept/
The Jeep Renegade concept. Here is a look at it, and photos of all the easter eggs: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2015/03/just-in-time-for-easter-jeep-renegade.html
The Jeep Renegade concept. Here is a look at it, and photos of all the easter eggs: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2015/03/just-in-time-for-easter-jeep-renegade.html
Like Mustangs? Rich as a Maharajah? Here were 2 stangs you could have had on ebay
http://news.windingroad.com/etc/first-mustang-ever-sold-commands-5-million-pricetag/
1st made, and the Shelby Supersnake. Only one ever made.
http://news.windingroad.com/auto-news/ford/ebay-auction-of-the-day-1967-shelby-gt500-supersnake/
1st made, and the Shelby Supersnake. Only one ever made.
http://news.windingroad.com/auto-news/ford/ebay-auction-of-the-day-1967-shelby-gt500-supersnake/
Barn find of 109 old cars
Pictures are all here, and it's quite a variety of early 20's and 30's Fords, and some Stangs, lots of trucks, some early John Deere tractors too.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=360013755820&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=023
Via Winding Road
http://news.windingroad.com/online-auctions/ebay-auction-of-the-day-kansas-barn-find/
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=360013755820&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=023
Via Winding Road
http://news.windingroad.com/online-auctions/ebay-auction-of-the-day-kansas-barn-find/
Some of the strangest sights are in your own city, or on your block
Found this between Pacific Beach and LaJolla... looks like it's slowly sinking into the grass, and has been dancing with gravity for a while. What caught my eye was that it's one of the teeny early model Hondas... Then I noticed that it has what appears to be factory performance looks. But what possible performance could they have added at the factory to this little econo box? If you know, email me and spread the word. jbohjkl@yahoo.com
Air dam under the bumper and a hood blister
Why in the world would there be a spoiler on the roof? Factory? Looks like it is.
Sport steering wheel... why? What the heck could pass for sporty about the performance of this Honda?
Air dam under the bumper and a hood blister
Why in the world would there be a spoiler on the roof? Factory? Looks like it is.
Sport steering wheel... why? What the heck could pass for sporty about the performance of this Honda?
Monday, January 14, 2008
The coolest new way of displaying pinup girls:
as drawn art, tatttooed, and just fricking cool! Found in Car Kulture Deluxe Dec 2007 issue, and also here (you're gonna dig these!) http://www.tysonmcadoo.com/stuff-girls.html click on the first one, and then use the "Forth" tab to look through all the cool variations!
Crippled Old Biker Bastards society
C.O.B.B. is an elite Society of Crippled Old Biker Bastards and Bitches who have overcome the fear of riding after a crash, and we all know that Crashing Sucks!
The difference is, we are persistent, positive thinking people, who continue to ride after a road casualty.
FACT: We are not a Motorcycle Club, nor do we have intentions of becoming one. We are merely a Society of imperfect people who due to the fault of ourselves, or others, are bound together by the fact that we have “to one degree or another,” had an imperfect riding incident on a motorcycle. There is no way one could or want, by my way of thinking, probate for such a society.
Great illustrators, they rock!
http://car-tooner.com/ found in Old Skool Rodz magazine as the artists for Bo Huff Customs
A lot of Kustom Kulture magazine back issues for sale here: http://www.kustomink.com.au/olskoolrodz.html
A lot of Kustom Kulture magazine back issues for sale here: http://www.kustomink.com.au/olskoolrodz.html
Sunday, January 13, 2008
KNBC video journal of a sting on Jiffy Lube ripping off customers
http://bitsandpieces1.blogspot.com/2008/01/think-twice-when-you-get-your-car.html
2 you tube videos of the news show coverage, and additional info from a Jiffy Lube exec in response to being busted for fraud
Just keep an eye on what you are paying other people to do, and you won't be likely to be ripped off.
Always ask friends and co-workers for a good mechanic (or any service you have to pay for) they can recommend, and pass along the good word on ones you recommend (I do right here on this blog, I hope you live in San Diego and use them)
2 you tube videos of the news show coverage, and additional info from a Jiffy Lube exec in response to being busted for fraud
Just keep an eye on what you are paying other people to do, and you won't be likely to be ripped off.
Always ask friends and co-workers for a good mechanic (or any service you have to pay for) they can recommend, and pass along the good word on ones you recommend (I do right here on this blog, I hope you live in San Diego and use them)
the 1969 Dodge News Magazine for the new line of fall cars
Bought on ebay from VintageAutoLiter@ aol.com for about 15 bucks
The wall of death, somehow appealed to sidecar lions!
Why Mr Egbert has a lion that loves a drive on the wall of death is a mystery
and Ethel Purtle with her lion King:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_of_deathMr Egbert taking his 5 year old lion out for a ride on the wall of death at Mitchum fair, Jan 1935. http://www.viewimages.com/Search.aspx?mid=2659974&epmid=3&partner=Google
Saturday, January 12, 2008
New car prices, what to expect to pay
I just talked to a former car sales manager who confirmed what I'd read somewhere... that the run of the mill ordinary cars can sell for as little as 200 over the invoice.
So check on what the dealership has to pay for the vehicle, add a couple hundred dollars, and make that your final offer. You know you'll have it back to them for servicing for all the recalls that will happen, and the scheduled maintenance to get your extended warranty... so why not buy it for the least possible?
On the expensive or premium vehicles that they aren't offering discounts, rebates, etc etc, you'll have to pay about a thousand over invoice. A Cadillac for example may have the $1,500 over invoice rule of thumb in effect, and a Corvette a $4,000 over invoice. Ask the salesmen at several dealerships and get the most opinions possible before purchasing.
The dealerships make more from the service department that the car sales. That's where the money is, fixing the new car they just sold you. I think it's a crock that they sell you a new car, and expect it's enough of a hunk of junk that they'll soak you for more money to fix it until it works as they've promised it would when they sold it to you... just read Automobile magazines reviews of the fleet of different cars they use, and how many repairs they have to put up with on the new cars and suv's they have. Ridiculous. See the Upshift section of Automobile magazine, in the page 90-100 area of the magazine, or read reviews like this that don't have the same sidebar info as the magazine but give you the same realization the new cars have lots of issues that you'll be bringing it back to the dealership to fix http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/sedans/0512_volkswagen_phaeton/problems.html
So check on what the dealership has to pay for the vehicle, add a couple hundred dollars, and make that your final offer. You know you'll have it back to them for servicing for all the recalls that will happen, and the scheduled maintenance to get your extended warranty... so why not buy it for the least possible?
On the expensive or premium vehicles that they aren't offering discounts, rebates, etc etc, you'll have to pay about a thousand over invoice. A Cadillac for example may have the $1,500 over invoice rule of thumb in effect, and a Corvette a $4,000 over invoice. Ask the salesmen at several dealerships and get the most opinions possible before purchasing.
The dealerships make more from the service department that the car sales. That's where the money is, fixing the new car they just sold you. I think it's a crock that they sell you a new car, and expect it's enough of a hunk of junk that they'll soak you for more money to fix it until it works as they've promised it would when they sold it to you... just read Automobile magazines reviews of the fleet of different cars they use, and how many repairs they have to put up with on the new cars and suv's they have. Ridiculous. See the Upshift section of Automobile magazine, in the page 90-100 area of the magazine, or read reviews like this that don't have the same sidebar info as the magazine but give you the same realization the new cars have lots of issues that you'll be bringing it back to the dealership to fix http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/sedans/0512_volkswagen_phaeton/problems.html
Cool car news
A company is planning on making new Jaguar XK120 C's, lightweight E types, early F-1's, SS100's, XK SS's, and D-types. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/11/buy-a-brand-new-jag-xk120-c-for-133-000/
And Oklahoma state troopers are now busting slow drivers in the fast lane. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/11/hallelujah-oklahoma-busting-slow-drivers-in-left-lane/
And I can't remember where I read it, but news showed that cops are giving out tickets for driving with a lapdog interfering with what is supposed to be an undistracted vehicle operation on public roads. I'm against the ticket for using a cell phone held to your ear, but know they are right to make it illegal while driving, and also know they are right to make it illegal to have a dog moving about in the drivers lap...
And Oklahoma state troopers are now busting slow drivers in the fast lane. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/11/hallelujah-oklahoma-busting-slow-drivers-in-left-lane/
And I can't remember where I read it, but news showed that cops are giving out tickets for driving with a lapdog interfering with what is supposed to be an undistracted vehicle operation on public roads. I'm against the ticket for using a cell phone held to your ear, but know they are right to make it illegal while driving, and also know they are right to make it illegal to have a dog moving about in the drivers lap...
Friday, January 11, 2008
Speed Limit Enforcement
There's a terrific post I'm linking to on Jalopnik about speed limit enforcement, I've read the whole thing, and all the comments..... there's a daily hazard for everyone who drives a vehicle being discussed and they have a lot of cool stories and info in this article about what states fine for speeding, where lots of tickets occur, etc etc.
I was just learning from Wayne about a CHP officer's Q and A on tickets. . . and since the speed limit here in San Diego is 65, and the amount of speeders is about 100% of everyone on the road, they have a situation to solve with logic... and here's what Wayne said to the best of my memory: fewer speeders over the 75mph range means a more viable target for cops... you can't pull over all speeders, so pull over the worst right? I buy that, it makes clear sense.
Also, if you pull over a person for less than 10MPH over (for example. if that is only one point on you license and you can do a online course and have that removed for a price) than why should a cop bother? If they only pull over the far fewer people who go 20 MPH over the limit, they can get many more of them, plus the fine is bigger, maybe even be able to write them up for reckless driving (way too far over the speed limit) and nail them for even more points against their license that they can't get removed off their license no matter what.
The summary? The faster they go, the fewer there are, and the more you can punish them.
IE: More job satisfaction? Perhaps. But it accurately gets the worst speeders ticketed instead of wasting time with all the 5 mph over drivers who drive just as well at 70 (legal in some states and is the limit once out of southern California) as they do at 65. So why bother with a million minnows when you can land a few whales?
http://jalopnik.com/340913/rules-of-the-road-jalopniks-guide-to-speed-limit-enforcement
I was just learning from Wayne about a CHP officer's Q and A on tickets. . . and since the speed limit here in San Diego is 65, and the amount of speeders is about 100% of everyone on the road, they have a situation to solve with logic... and here's what Wayne said to the best of my memory: fewer speeders over the 75mph range means a more viable target for cops... you can't pull over all speeders, so pull over the worst right? I buy that, it makes clear sense.
Also, if you pull over a person for less than 10MPH over (for example. if that is only one point on you license and you can do a online course and have that removed for a price) than why should a cop bother? If they only pull over the far fewer people who go 20 MPH over the limit, they can get many more of them, plus the fine is bigger, maybe even be able to write them up for reckless driving (way too far over the speed limit) and nail them for even more points against their license that they can't get removed off their license no matter what.
The summary? The faster they go, the fewer there are, and the more you can punish them.
IE: More job satisfaction? Perhaps. But it accurately gets the worst speeders ticketed instead of wasting time with all the 5 mph over drivers who drive just as well at 70 (legal in some states and is the limit once out of southern California) as they do at 65. So why bother with a million minnows when you can land a few whales?
http://jalopnik.com/340913/rules-of-the-road-jalopniks-guide-to-speed-limit-enforcement
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Update on the 69 Coronet
Bought after a couple of years of searching for this specific make and model and wrecked plastic cam timing chain gear teeth aren't stopping the owner from starting his restoration.
Right on, and a round of applause for knowing what car you want, and sticking through the setbacks to make it the way you want it.
http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2008/01/last-of-dying-breed-taken-out-by.html#links
Right on, and a round of applause for knowing what car you want, and sticking through the setbacks to make it the way you want it.
http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2008/01/last-of-dying-breed-taken-out-by.html#links
Monday, January 07, 2008
Oldest operational dump truck? I think so.
On Prospect Ave in Santee, just West of the 67... or East of the Dyno shop
The Dyno Shop, accept no substitutes and don't bother going anywhere else
Frequently read about as the place so many San Diego muscle cars, race cars, and hot rods have been to for a Dyno tune... I've been there with my Super Bee, and my R/T. Worth every dollar... they can tune a 6 pack of carbs too!
last of a dying breed, taken out by plastic camshaft teeth
This 69 Coronet is still wearing it's dealership trim ring, from a dealership that was the local performance outlet. Burger Dodge used to be the spot to buy the R/T's, the 440 6 packs, the hemi's and so on. In the Burger Dodge dealership floor they still have the 440 6 pack Challenger the Carl Burger owned, and the 25th Viper that was assembled. (pics after this link) http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2007/07/berger-dodge-has-these-in-display.html#links
it caught my eye as I was driving along, and I stopped to see what was getting worked on, and maybe try to get ahold of the owner to see if they want to be a part of a group photo of 69 Coronets, R/Ts, Superbees, and 6 pack Bees.
Not many teeth left, why they used plastic? Maybe for noise suppression.... but I still think time has shown that plastic engine parts couldn't last.
318, power steering, no power brakes, only one winshild wiper arm, no wiper blades, bench seat, automatic trans. I'm surprised that it stayed on the road so long, 39 years with out major damage or parts breakage... they were built to last!
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Leadsled 65 Jag MK 10, owned by shoemaker John Fluevog
The Jaguar MK 10 that Sigurd Fluevog bought back in 1965 with his son along, was a rusted-out hulk, ready for the scrapyard. But the father and son decided to make a crusier out of it ... very cool. They went to RX Autoworks in north Vancouver, which does Pebble Beach Concours winning stuff.
They lowered the roof four inches, lengthened the front about three inches, changed the wheel well shape, lengthened the headlights two inches, changed the tail lights.
It’s got more modern Jaguar steering, air conditioning, a Lt1 Corvette engine, air suspension and a croc-skin interior.
Featured in the June '05 Driven magazine. http://www.fluevog.com/files_2/pdf_documents/driven-june-2005.pdf and http://www.fluevog.com/files_2/flueguar.html via http://www.3autos.com/20070602/Behold-the-Flueguar,14917/
Libyan dictator's #2 son, busted by German police for too loud exhaust
He had his Ferrari impounded by police in Munich for producing too much noise: nearly 110.5 dBa, twelve and a half decibels over the 98 dBa limit.
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/03/libyan-dictator-s-son-has-noisy-ferrari-impounded-by-german-fuzz/ via
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/01/02/wgaddafi102.xml
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
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