374,000 mile Toyota, original owner, and it has not been rebuilt (except replaced timing chain) even has the original alternator still working as planned

One new starter, one new timing chain because of the plastic guides that got brittle and broke (stupid idea that a lot of companies have used... morons. No plastic in the engine! Heat kills it!) one change of the spark plugs at 250,000... and that is about it. Remarkable. I remember posting a true story about some woman who kept a car for decades, and kept track of all the replaced parts, number of batteries, number of mufflers, etc etc.. but this...

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Todd William's '30 model A pickup built by Jason Graham Hot Rods, just got a 2 page spread in Rod and Custom January 2012 issue, and was at the Del Mar Goodguys this past weekend

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Snake and Mongoose, filming of the movie begins next srping

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Don Prudhomme's race cars, and race car transporters for the Snake and Mongoose funny cars

For a full gallery of the yellow one, here it is from SEMA http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2009/11/don-prudhommes-funny-car-hauler-1967.html I think "Lil' John's Place" refers to Lil' John Buttera the design and paint are by Kenny Youngblood, he signs his work "Blood did it" just for the reminiscent perspectiveSee Tere's gallery here: http://justacargal.blogspot.com/2011/12/good-guys-fall-1st-prudhomme.h...

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2011 BMW M1 Hommage concept, review and picture

2011 BMW M1 Hommage concept is a luxurious sports car with the touch LED lights are charming and elegant. This car has a dynamic concept with a blend of body and big alloy wheels. In addition to the BMW M1 Hommage Concept 2011 is also a conceptual study that is based on the BMW Turbo and gives a contemporary version of the 2011 BMW M1 Hommage and concepts from the central engine. 2011 BMW M1 Hommage concept is perfection incarnate for the proportion...

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Want to buy a car club plaque? O'Brien Truckers .com has 12 thousand, and can make new ones

Dennis who left a comment about another car club plaque "Veeblefetzers" said that he bought 8,000 plaque patterns from the original pattern maker for Chicago Metal Craft.  So we can make you as many new, new old stock ones as you'd like. Here's a link to any of the 12,000 plaques we have for reproduction (the other 4,000 are the original patterns from Speed Gems).https://www.obrientruckers.com/ecom/category/235/3/I just got a email back from...

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Nissan and Toyota had Better Worry About the Volt Fires And So Should You

You have to be wondering how closely Toyota and Nissan are watching the NHTSA investigation into the Chevy Volt fires.  Actually, all car makers should be watching for fallout very carefully.  But specifically, Toyota just started taking orders on the Plug-in Prius.  And the Nissan Leaf has been competing (sales-wise) with the Volt from the beginning.  And consumers are not going to make a distinction between any of the car makers when it comes to battery fires.They've seen too many cases in laptops and phones now of spontaneous...

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Tata Magic Iris

The Tata Magic Iris is a four-wheel small passenger carrier in the public transportation space. In keeping with the company’s objective to offer safe and comfortable mobility, the Tata Magic Iris aims at upgrading the quality of travel for those who depend on three-wheelers....

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Don Prudhomme has found and restored both of the Snake and Mongoose haulers and funny car dragsters, they are amazing, and I finally got to see them in person. Full gallery tomorrow, here is a look

for a full gallery of the red one, check back tomorrow. For a ful gallery of the yellow one, here it is from SEMA http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2009/11/don-prudhommes-funny-car-hauler-1967.h...

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