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I remember the Ubly Drag Strip very well , my grandfather was from the "thumb " area so we went to the drag races in the summer when we went to see him . I remember Herb Jackson also ! His store was around 10 mile and Middlebelt in a little strip mall . One day i went there to look at models and the place was a SUBA diving supply , thats how and when i learned he had passed. That was a long time ago.
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Fastback Pontiac- Concept 1965
von Zipper replied to Falcon Ranchero's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
The tail lights and bummer, maybe even the rear 1/4 panels a little have an awfully - 1972 Chrysler New Port look to them -
When the sad day came that we had to clear my grandmothers house out to sell ,I took cans of Campbells soup out of the pantry that had a price tag of .12 cents made long before bar codes or best by dates . I never thought to save them to sell on e bay .
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Don’t forget… ?️
von Zipper replied to OldNYJim's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
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What Did You Have for Dinner?
von Zipper replied to StevenGuthmiller's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
My wife made baby 'bellas baked in butter and garlic , once she covered them with cheese the faces disappeared , they looked cool but didnt taste any different -
What Did You See In Your Yard Today?
von Zipper replied to Tim W. SoCal's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
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Truck tire shopping
von Zipper replied to ksnow's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
The Only time I have to put the chains on is when we get an ice storm , usually some time in February . Id rather deal with a foot of snow than a half an inch of ice. -
Truck tire shopping
von Zipper replied to ksnow's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
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Which would you Choose?
von Zipper replied to Falcon Ranchero's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I had this '86 Lincoln Town Car for 4 years , 5.0 fuel injected automatic with overdrive it would get 24 mpg . It was one of the best cars ive ever owned -
Truck tire shopping
von Zipper replied to ksnow's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
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My motorcycle riding days are over , But i have no regrets . Ive had my time in the warm sun . My last bike -1981 Harley Davidson FLH
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What Did You See In Your Yard Today?
von Zipper replied to Tim W. SoCal's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
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What Did You Have for Dinner?
von Zipper replied to StevenGuthmiller's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
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I always liked the guitar in Rolling Stones/ Rocks Off but Star Star has better licks ...but I dare not share that here .
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What Did You Have for Dinner?
von Zipper replied to StevenGuthmiller's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
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Is this common?
von Zipper replied to Earl Marischal's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
In 1982 I had this 1962 Ford Falcon 4dr. it had a 170 ci straight 6 and a 3 speed manual trans column shift -it had 44 K miles when i got it, It was a real cream puff ! I was at a bar on 7 Mile in Detroit one night drinking with some friends when some one came in the bar and asked who owned a black Falcon , I thought i might have left the lights on or some thing. NOPE , some one had tried to steal it , they ran a hot wire with clips from the battery to the coil then bumped the starter with a screw driver to get it running , they tried to leave the parking lot got in the middle of 7 Mile and stalled it , when they pulled out in traffic some one hit the passenger rear 1/4 trying to swerve to miss it. Im sure if it had been an automatic i would have never seen that car again. I think some one wanted it for parts . I was able to pound most of the quarter panel out then bought a 1963 Falcon for $125.00 for the rear bumper that got bent -
The James Gang
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What Did You Get Today? (Not Model Related)
von Zipper replied to LOBBS's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Those scooters are so cool ! I would like to get an EV bicycle myself. BUT please be careful where you charge and store your scooter , a friend of mine bought an EV bicycle , kept in in his attached garage , some thing went wrong and it burned his house to the ground. -
Is this common?
von Zipper replied to Earl Marischal's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Has any one else thought about this scene while reading this post ? That guy could drive a manual transmission ! " Uhhh..you fellas have 'nuthing to worry about ...Im a professional" -
Is this common?
von Zipper replied to Earl Marischal's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)