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2016 Darwin Awards ....or , stupid is as stupid does ....
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THE 2016 DARWIN AWARDS Eighth Place In Detroit, a 41-year-old man got stuck and drowned in two feet of water after squeezing head first through an 18-inch-wide sewer grate to retrieve his car keys. Seventh Place A 49-year-old San Francisco stockbroker, who "totally zoned when he ran", accident...
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Trump to tackle NAFTA on Day 1:
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What's everyone think how it may change our present method? I have a feeling it will get worse than it already is for most Canadians.
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Another E-mail scam ....beware
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This one is puzzling ....got an email supposedly from Canada Post saying that they tried to deliver a package , there was nobody home , and that I should pick up the package within 3 days or it would be sent back . They gave me a " tracking number " and suggested I open it . I clicked on to the number but it sai...
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Need master carpenter / engineer for home repair question
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I have a space 8' high, 3' wide and 12' long. I need to assemble a load bearing 2x4 wall 8' high and 12' long. I have no room to assemble and slide in so I am going to try buiiding on my slab outside, disassemble then reassemble in the space. I can support the lower plate high enough to screw the studs back in or...
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First heavy snow fall in two years
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Every one in shape for shoveling or use a plow.
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Cleaning tanks
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Didn't know where to put this, so here it is. My Parts Cleaner tank things seem to have become more and more expensive to fill the 5 gallon buckets they draw from. I've always used Varsol in them, but it seems they deplete quite quickly these days. (No leaks) The primary heat source in the shop is Propane,...
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unsecure pick-up load
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Cops had a blitz up in Exeter a couple weeks back. They were pulling every pick-up over. Guys that even had a plywood sheet to save their box floor or a spare tire in the box were being fined. Anybody know what the Law is with this ?
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Santa would be to simple compared to what these parents pull off
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colour me impressed and best of the season to everyone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CYsMzcHVcQ
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The Continuing Gasoline Price Issue
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Nothing new about our gas prices , but there was a new wrinkle as reported by a " letters tot the editor " in the Windsor Star recently . Apparently stations are changing their prices , big time , 2 or more times each day ...if it happens here I'm sure it is elsewhere . Since I'm retired and don't get out regul...
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Saying Goodbye To Summer Hot Rod Style
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http://www.rodauthority.com/event-coverage/saying-goodbye-to-summer-hot-rod-style/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saying-goodbye-to-summer-ho...
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It's a Guy Thing ?
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Only a Ukrainian can make you feel like a real woman! A plane passed through a severe storm. The turbulence was awful, and things went from bad to worse when one wing was struck by lightning.One woman lost it completely. She stood up in the front of the plane and screamed, 'I'm too young to die' .The...
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November 11 ; 11 a.m.
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Thank you to all veterans who have served and are serving our great country.
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Tires for my truck
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My truck needs new tires...Its a 97 GMC K1500, currently has P245R/75-16s. I want to go to an LT tire as I tow my 5th wheel trailer with it. I also want to go to a 265 size. It was a standard size for these and it would also correct my speedo which is off by a few kph. I am thinking of a couple of brands. Firestone A...
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Hold on to my beer and watch this.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eum_zijHqi4
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Favorite?
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Hey guys, being as I'm fairly new here, I don't know if this has been asked before, but what was your favorite car you've owned? Just curious! As most of you probably had a collection of cars over the years, I did too...mostly GTO's....but I think the most fun car I had was a 63 Ford falcon futura.had a 289...
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Dear John
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Amen
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The light turned amber, just in front of him. He did the right thing and stopped at the crosswalk, even though he could have beat the red light by accelerating through the intersection. The tailgating woman behind him was furious and honked her horn, screaming in frustration, as she missed her chan...
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Reaction time/Age test
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Reaction testHave fun with this reaction test to stopping a car. They will predict your age based on how quickly you stop. Bet you try it more than once! Have fun.Reaction Time Test This simulates you in the driver's seat of a car. You're driving down a road, when you see a big red hand flash in front o...
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transmission shop
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hello I am looking for a shop on to swap out my 727 to a tremec in a 74 dodge challenger I live in cobourg an hour east of toronto i was wondering if anybody knew of a good one? thanks
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Waterford 2016 Punpkinfest Car Show
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Did any one go to Waterford Pumpkinfest car show today? I was going to go but the weather forecast didn't look too favourable this morning.
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First heavy frost..
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Woke this morning to A very heavy frost The time is upon us!!! Get you're project's inside.
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Besides cars
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What else do car guys collect besides cars? I have only one sign so that is not a collection but many brass carbs. -- Edited by Smokin Joe on Thursday 22nd of September 2016 09:08:13 AM
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Cruise Night Surprise
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It's the second last cruise night of the season at this Windsor " Brews and Cues " location and a guy DRIVES in with this awesome machine ..........1400 hp when in race trim , has run in high 7's and is expected to do better next year with some dialing in . This car is flawless inside and out . Enjoy '
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What Was He Driving
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A Belleville man is facing some serious driving charges, after a traffic stop east of Ganonoque.On Sunday night, shortly after 11:00 p.m., Leeds OPP stopped a vehicle on the 401, hitting speeds of 180 kilometres an hour.After further investigation, 22 year old Cole Larsen of Belleville was charge...
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Mike " Ragtop " Lowden has passed Sept 8 2016
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I regret to announce the passing of long time rodder , builder , Mike Lowden know here as Ragtop . For anyone in or around the Windsor area , there will be a visitation at Kelly Funeral Home on Wyandotte Ave . E. Monday Sept 12 6pm - 8pm. RIP , Mike . Terry -- Edited by teejay99 on Friday 9th of Septemb...
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big Detroit 3,Canadian auto,How will this effect you?
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Canadian auto industry facing big challenges as contract talks begin with Detroit 3CBCAugust 10, 2016View photoshttps://ca.news.yahoo.com/canadian-auto-industry-facing-big-155453834.htmlMcMaster
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Now in Belleville, Ontario.
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29 August 2016On 26 August 2016, Belleville Police Service Traffic Services Unit conducted a Joint forces safety and compliance initiative referred to as Operation Safe Ride with their partner agencies, the Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Environment. The focus of this safety and...
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Enjoy the Movies
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Ya just can't say no>>> Can you ? lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7M1RtnXzHw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UENULFT_4vc -- Edited by Ground Pounder on Friday 2nd of September 2016 05:17:23 PM
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We are looking for an experienced body person for our hot rod shop.
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We are looking for an experienced auto body person for our busy hot rod shop located in Newcastle. Restoration experience an asset. Duties include but not limited to...... -Metal preparation, paint stripping -Body hammer and dolly repairs -Body filler application and shaping -Block sandin...
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A discussion on the new regulations that affect vintage vehicles. At Regent Theatre in Oshawa Tues Aug 23
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The local movie theatre has been running car related movies for the past few weeks every Tue night until school goes back in. The Regent underwent a major renovation and is now operated by the University of Ontario. There is a show and shine from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm and the everyone goes in to watch th...
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Find Dinky Supertoys between the rafters
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My daughter bought a house (from the '70) a few years ago and find these......... #621 3 Ton Army Wagon #622 10 Ton Army Truck #626 Military Ambulance #641 Army 1 Ton Cargo Truck #643 Army Water Tanker #651 Centurion Tank #660 Tank Transporter / Tornycroft Mighty Antar #661 Recover...
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evolution ??
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when I saw this pic I had to think this is proof the big mouth evolved before the brain could keep up might explain our world a little ..EH?
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Gotta Say I love This Thread! Man has Stuff changed alot.
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http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/vintage-shots-from-days-gone-by.428585/
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Hey North Bay guys
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I have wondered for quite a while why Ray (sasquatch) has not been around on here, missing since Jan........Wonder if any of you guys know if he is well and about?
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lodging in the g.t.a. area
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there is a young lad down the road from me, belleville area, who is a diesel mechanic and got hired on with ontario hydro awhile ago as such down here in a repair depot for them but with the way their seniority stuff works he has been working in the g.t.a. for awhile now. he has been making the trip from bel...
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Kewl show an all ,they do it old skewl But unsafe.
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http://www.motortrend.com/news/roadkill-rescues-195...
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The Real Olympics
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http://rvlife.com/bombs-found-in-rv-park/
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You never know who you are parked next to. COPY AND PASTE the link in the title as it wont let me paste it in the body here. -- Edited by henrys57wagon on Thursday 4th of August 2016 01:17:13 PM
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48 Chev crash on 407 ...update
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https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2016/07/24/two-dead-one-in-critical-condition-in-multi-vehicle-crash-on-highway-407.html-- Edited by 69SS454 on Monday 25th of July 2016 06:57:03 AM -- Edited by 69SS454 on Monday 25th of July 2016 09:24:36 AM
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Safety issue on 07 2500HD Chev trucks
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With the postings on the crash on 407 I thought I would add a potential issue that happened to me a couple of weeks age. We hooked up the 5th wheel to drop off at my buddy's place on Tuesday, to be hooked up the Wed when we were leaving for Syracuse. So on Tuesday I got a trailer brake warning message and after d...
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charity or profit???
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Getting a little 'ticked' that the usual shows I attend are "jacking" the entrance fee!!! I'm considering not attending these anymore, as it's the car owner that has the investment, pays the insurance, + gas to go to show then "PAYS" again to get in while spectators walk in for free!!!! hey all say it'...
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Death at Bonneville
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Sam Wheeler, a renowned land speed motorcycle racer, has died after a racing accident at Utah’s famous Bonneville Salt Flats. He was 72.Intermountain Medical Center spokesman Jess Gomez said Tuesday that Wheeler died Monday afternoon at a suburban Salt Lake City hospital due...
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Justin Trudeau in church
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Last Saturday afternoon, in Ottawa, Ontario an aide to PM Justin Trudeau visited the Cardinal of the Catholic cathedral in Ottawa. He told the Cardinal that PM Justin Trudeau would be attending the next mass, and he asked if the Cardinal would kindly point out Trudeau to the congregation and say a few...
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Off Car Topic
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could some one translate this for me , re a piece of proprertyIt is on an unopened municipal road allowance, but it is NOT on a municipal road. There may be an access road/trail, but it is likely small and accessible by ATV only. You would NOT have to cross over any other private properties to access the...
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I went looking for Don ……..
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But I didn't see him from the air. We were near your house Don and I waved . [URL=http://s145.pho...
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So you want to fix your own car do you??
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No problem I will refrain from all posts on all coming legislation's from MTO. -- Edited by Smokin Joe on Sunday 10th of July 2016 12:34:06 PM
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FYI for the Mopar folks
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It looks like they have to move the Spring Fling this year. Seems weird that Chrysler no longer wants to participate? I suspect there were some liability issues raised. http://performancemopar.ca/
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a story to make us all proud
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http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2016/06/08/bureau-of-land-management-investigating-bonneville-salt-flats-vandals/comment-page-1/
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Ouch ! Words can not describe-a gear heads nightmare!
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Forward looking!
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I lived on the mid east coast most of my life...mild to moderate winters...moved to Kansas last year...winter was fairly mild! Moved with my fiance back to her home state...Illinois...northern Illinois to be precise...I'm not much of a winter guy...I work outside a lot with my job as a contractor....
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