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Needed a tow
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Second time in my life that I needed a tow! Saturday, took my wife to the Jalopy Jam-up... Two hours each way. Had a great time. Stopped in Fergus for lunch and gas. Not 5 minutes after leaving the gas station, the car started bucking like a champ! Figured it was bad gas (how many people are buying premium...
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We Are All Screwed in a World Where Only Dealers Can Service New Car.Don't buy em
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U.S.We Are All Screwed in a World Where Only Dealers Can Service New Car Jack Baruth,Road & Track 22 hours ago Comments Sign in to like Reblog on Tumblr Share Tweet Email From Road & Track When we left the Ford dealership one rainy evening a few weeks ago, Danger Girl turned to me and said, em...
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The 70's called ...
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http://bangshift.com/general-news/ebay-find-2/craigslist-find-a-legit-1970s-built-1969-plymouth-road-runner-street-freak/
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DJD
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Ontario licence plate renewal fees to increase this September
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http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/licence-plate-renewal-fees-to-increase-this-september-1.3730852
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well this one' gonna be ... different
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xhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScFTGD7NFOk
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DJD
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Star Wheels Section
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Wow what happened. I used to really enjoy reading this section of the Toronto Star. It would sometimes take a couple days to read the many interesting articles and columnists stories. Now its just new car adds. I did find 1 slightly interesting article about a VW van, but I have a feeling it ws only inte...
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flatblack55delivery
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Diecast Model
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Hi Guys & Girls, Looking to buy a die-cast model of 2014 Mustang GT preferably in sterling grey. Have searched internet but no luck. Maybe someone can turn me on to a stock model. If I could find one even in a different colour I could paint it using a small bottle of paint from Hackett's collision in Ro...
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dollybud
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Heads Up
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Went to Windsor last weekend...stopped in at R M Classic Cars....They are not open to the public anymore!
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Hot Rod 123
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vendor that sells the wheel spacer
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I am looking for the vendors phone number that sells the wheel spacers and lug nuts at the local swap meet,,thanks
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murman
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My Dad's cars finally arrived in BC!
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Yesterday completed a saga that started about a year ago to get my Dad's cars here to BC. Original shipper failed hard to the point of abandoning the Studebaker at a service station in Saskatchewan and never returned for it. Once that company contacted me, I could pick up the pieces and get a new shippe...
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Lonemonk
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Any real automotive swap meets left???
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ok,,,, just wasted part of my last weekend at the Barrie flea market.. What a joke that swap meet has become! Other than Lindsay and Sterling what swap meet would you recommend if your looking for car parts and not socks????
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Loco
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Rant
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I'm sick and tired of people riding a high horse because they are looking to sell/trade a 2 door car for the same (or less!!!) value as my 4 door, but get down on my because my car has 'too many doors'! So, let me get this straight... You can't see the value in trading your $6,000 two door for my $10,000 four d...
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dodgy canuck
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Ontario Rodders in old car magazines
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I buy car magazines since the mid-sixties and going through my collection I find articles about Ontario rodders and car clubs of the time. If it's NOT OK! to post these articles, please delete...... From Street Rod magazine, April 1973.........
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Jeepsterhemi
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Exhaust shop West of TO
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Hi everyone, I'd like to add duals to my 58 Buick, any shops recommended, from Mississauga to Hamilton? Thanks JD -- Edited by Johnnee D on Sunday 31st of July 2016 07:23:48 PM
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Johnnee D
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Slap Kill switch near driver.
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I DO NOT SELL THESE. We were talking about some recent incidents involving Vintage cars and Hot Rods. 2 were stuck throttle, 1 was electrical fire. All would have less or No damage had the electrical system been interrupted immediately. This switch needs to be near you. Under the hood if you are workin...
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Gwillyville Kid
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Dash Pad recovery
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Any body have experience with someone who can recover a 68 Firebird dash in Ontario? I have tried aftermarket and they suck.
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Ishmael
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Horton's Mustang ll?
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I'm contemplating getting Mustang ll front suspension for the '37 Ford. Has anyone used Horton's kit? Any problems with it after installation? I've heard bumpsteer can be a problem. I'd like to buy Canadian if possible.
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jarvis1
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Northwest Deuce Days
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I went down to Victoria today to see some of the cars. Good lord, there's hundreds. I said Hello to a lad from Kingsville, Ontario. He came out with the Canadian Hot Rod group. I'll go down again tomorrow when they are parked on the Empress lawn. Cars from all over USA.
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jarvis1
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Two of the nicest wagons around if I do say so myself!
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[URL=http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/slabdavis/media/wagon%20pics/IMG_20160730_150810_zpspkmqehni.jpg.html][IMG]https://i1178.photobuc...
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slab
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Cruise in age restricksion?????
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Trying to get opinions from members that do the cruise's, the guys I 'run' with are getting a little "PO;d at all the "NEW" Camaro's, Mustang's, Mopar's etc. that are being let in to some of the cruise's. In our opinion, if we want to see these we'd go to the new car dealership. Some cruise's have a year lim...
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Macs Lockport
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Those of us who enjoy going to Macs in Lockport for our old Ford parts better stock up. It was just announced on the 'Ford Barn' they are moving to Florida in Sept. -- Edited by Bob T on Thursday 9th of June 2016 10:00:24 PM
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Meltdown drags livestream
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For anyone interested the meltdown from Byron dragway will be live on youtube tomorrow. Had it on today, some very cool stuff running. go on youtube and search meltdownbyron2016.
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bluechev
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Fenderless cars
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Good morning,At 2:45pm today, Premier Clark will announce owners of qualifying specialty cars without mud flaps or fenders can now operate legally thanks to an amendment to the Motor Vehicle Act Regulation.To help promote this announcement, please take the opportunity on your social media acc...
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jarvis1
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Is there going to be an ELTA bash this summer?
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Would like to attend if so.
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Kent
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speedo app
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my 57 hasn't a speedometer so tried this app for my phone. It's accurate and works perfectly. Just let it sit on the seat beside me. My 46 truck has a mph speedo which is a pita to always be mentally converting from km/mph...no more. It also has knots for those on the water. and it was free! https://play....
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APPRAISALS!!!
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Hey everyone, If anyone needs an MTO appraisal or a full blown insurance appraisal, please call or email me (Don't PM me in here as I don't get the notifications for some reason) Thanks, Kevin. 905-691-7988 sheehansappraisals@outlook.com
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Devilish
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brake cleaner warning
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http://www.brewracingframes.com/safety-alert-brake-cleaner--phosgene-gas.html
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Stiffed by Show cars any advice
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To all, I reside in Oregon USA and attempted to purchase fiberglass parts from Show cars in London. After I prepaid for the parts and frt. a partial order was sent frt collect. I had no choice but to pay yet again the frt bill. I have now been trying for some time to get the balance of the parts owed and or my mo...
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farmer cuda
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Jay Leno walked away from this terrifying rollover crash
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http://www.autoblog.com/2016/06/26/jay-leno-rollover-crash-hemi-under-glass-video/
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Ground Pounder
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Spanky Goodin
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I am trying to find Spanky,I have a problem that he can only help me with,and I lost his business card with his number,if anyone can help me out please PM me, Thanks
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Redneck Rydes
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Engine Dyno
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Just got my engine rebuild, looking for a place to dyno it before putting it in the car, any recommendations and what's the going rate? Thanks
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67 chevelle
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Barn Find they are still out there
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Went on the Hornets Nest car tour in North Carolina but the best part was the drive home through Pa. A fellow was looking at my car when we stopped for dinner told me he has a car in his basement to sell. He wanted us to come back the next day but I talked him into letting us following him home as I would be back i...
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Smokin Joe
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Rumble pontiac parts sticker
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Found this on top of gas tank in the 69 Cutlass rag top. Had to drop the tank after trip to W.V. & gas gauge decided to go on Holiday's too!!! Bad connection from rheostat to "pin" where wire goes on sender to body harness. Car has had a replacement tank some where along the line!!! Fixed the problem wi...
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dualquadpete
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Appraiser in the Kingston Area
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As stated....is there a good appraiser in Kingston? Thanks all
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Anyone know of a guy who will come to my shop for MTO appraisals? Port Perry/Uxbridge Area
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Anyone know of a guy who will come to my shop for MTO appraisals? I have two or three vehicles here that I would like to get into my name before working on them. I am located in between Port Perry and Uxbridge. I used to have a guy who would come to me in Toronto, but he is retired now.
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RacerRick
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We are Looking to hire a mechanics helper
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I don't know if this is the right place to post this, but we are currently looking to hire a mechanics helper for our busy hot rod shop located in Newcastle. Duties would include........ -shop cleaning/tool organization -mechanical disassembly -mechanical assembly -body panel installation a...
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FYN RYD Customs
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help with a problem
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I am not sure if I am posting in the correct forum but if I am not please forgive me. I am wondering if anyone knows of the 46 Anglia that is for sale on kijiji. It is on there with some other interesting cars as well as a 1965 El Camino. I am interested in the El Camino but there is no contact number for the listin...
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Cayuga Raceway 1981 (Photo Gallery)
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http://imgur.com/a/LwDhs Today I purchased about 100 photos of an NHRA event @ Cayuga Raceway Park in Summer 1981. Lots of classic and famous cars from Canada and the US. A couple of these cars I photographed myself just last month while visiting the Wally Parks NHRA Drag Racing Museum in Pomona Cal...
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Lonemonk
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Sand Paper 2000 to 3000 grit
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Man I thought this would be an easy find. Apparently not. Anybody know where in the Haliburton, Muskoka area know where I might find this type of wet dry sandpaper? Any suggestions appreciated. Tried local CTC and hardware suppliers but no luck.
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port colborne auction- 1933 Ford
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Does anyone know what that 1933 Ford sold for that was auctioned off in Port Colborne last Saturday? I was going to go to the auction but wasn't able to attend.
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bearcat
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can you identify this car ?
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I found a few cars stashed between 2 barns.. I am interested in the one with surface rust.. can you tell from the picture.. the year or make of the car? I don't know.. so I was hoping to research parts availability before i try to buy it....
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meester_jamie
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Lucky 7
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Some one was telling me Lucky 7 went OUT OF BUSINESS Is this true?
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Cat in the Hat
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Looking for Dealer Trunk Emblem : Howard Elliott Motors,Brampton,On
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As swap meet season is in full spring I ask my fellow rodders to keep an eye out for a trunk emblem for my car-it was sold new in March 1970 at Howard Elliot Motors in Brampton (dealership long gone)-if you see one please pick it up for me-has to be some around!!!Thanks in advance!!!!! Keep on Cruising!! D...
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Northernforce
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Thanks Rick aka shag766
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A big thank-you to Rick who went today and looked at a chevelle hood for me-it is about a 3 hour drive from my place-i didn't want to drive all that way for nothing-Rick called me back to report on the hood and is even going to store the hood at his shop till I can pick it up-car guys and gals are the best!!!! Ke...
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Northernforce
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Chassis upgrade.....
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I'm looking someone to work on upgrading my 33 Chev's chassis..... At Lindsay this weekend I met Jerry Marks who owns DJ's rod and restoration in Orillia. Just wondering if anybody out there has any knowledge of his work and how reputable his work is. Or do you have anybody else you would recommend, hop...
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Loco
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WHEN ARE YOU BRINGIN' YOUR HOT ROD OUT THIS SPRING...
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JUS' WANNA KNO' WHAT EV'RYONE THINKS ABOUT WHEN OUR ONTARIO ROADS HAVE BEEN SALT WASHED AWAY
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Hot Rod Memories in Ontario
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I've spent many years wondering about whatever happened to a green roadster I saw as a kid in Petrolia, On. Turns out it was what's known as the TBird Deuce AND turns out I knew the current and mid 60's owner of this car, John Willoughby, and his cohort Jim Prouse. I read all the stuff, so far, on it , and spok...
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Gwillyville Kid
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Backyard regulations?
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You guys in different areas,,,, in your municipality or township etc, do you have a bylaw concerning unlicensed vehichles on your property?? I ask this cause some have passed a bylaw stating you are only allowed to have ONE unlicensed vehichile on your property. My point in this posting regardin...
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sasquatch
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Home for the summer
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Well, brought the rod home today, cool ride, but good to have her home. Lots on new stuff this winter, new higher windshield, new GPS speedometer, it's cool, by pushing the button, I get, direction, elevation, time, time from 0-60, time for 1/4 mile, and miles in KPH, made by Speedhut. When ordering, t...
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Kent
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Trip to Wally Parks NHRA Motorsport Museum
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Today I visited the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona California. I saw some wonderful things, including a 1953 Studebaker which is near and dear to my heart in particular. Lots of (in)famous drag cars, etc. Link below is a pretty large collection of pictures. I saw on the event calend...
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