The Stars
FEBRUARY 10 STAR OF THE WEEK: AN OLD FORD FARM TRUCK SUMS UP ALBERTA
FEBRUARY 10 STAR OF THE WEEK: AN OLD FORD FARM TRUCK SUMS UP ALBERTA
Regular readers of MSCC know that many Stars of the Week are in less than pristine condition.
There are many reasons for this but the biggest factor is the built-in character found in a vehicle that's clearly on the back nine of its life history.
That's never more evident than in a scene like this.
This old Ford was a working vehicle on a farm in central Alberta Canada.
Alberta is an area that was built on determination, long days and hard work so trucks like this Ford probably spent every day of its life under load.
Loads like livestock, grain, farm supplies and manure...probably all in one day.
When the time comes for trucks like this to quit working, it's a brief retirement ceremony. The old Ford is either towed or driven to this 2nd last resting place with an incredible Alberta landscape as a backdrop.
The last resting place isn't quite as beautiful. It comes after an auction at the farm when this old Star of the Day gets loaded up for scrap metal.
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FEBRUARY 2013 STARS OF THE SHOW-ON WITH THE SHOW THIS IS IT
There isn't a kid in North America who doesn't remember the Bugs Bunny Show on TV.
He opened the show with his pals marching across the stage singing "On with the show this is it".
Bugs, Daffy, Foghorn, Porky and the rest of these cartoon legends had it right.
Read more: FEBRUARY 2013 STARS OF THE SHOW-ON WITH THE SHOW THIS IS IT
FEBRUARY 2013 STARS IN TRAFFIC- THE WINTER GETS A LITTLE LONG BY NOW
The winter season is most productive part of the year for car guys because their rides are in hibernation mode.
This means upgrades, refinements and new projects are possible when the old iron is stationary.
That's great because the old rides often need a fair amount of attention and the truth is...nothing is ever really finished in old car world.
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FEB 2013 FALLEN STARS: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DAD'S 63 PONTIAC & MOM'S MAZDA TODAY
This might sound like heresy but some of what the "non-car people" tell you is true...cars are basically machines.
It's true that cars are designed to have a beginning, middle and an end in life but they've become so generic and disposable in the 21st Century that we've lost our emotional investment in our 4-wheeled friends.
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FEBRUARY 2013: THIS '57 BIG MACK THERMODYNE IS STILL ON THE JOB
There's a pretty simple way to steal all the attention away from Camaros and classic hot rods at a car show. Pull up in a mint 1957 Mack to any show and the spotlight will aim right at you.
That's what happened last summer when this big Mack pulled into a weekly car show.
Read more: FEBRUARY 2013: THIS '57 BIG MACK THERMODYNE IS STILL ON THE JOB
More Articles...
- FEBRUARY 2013:A BEAUTIFUL 1949 FORD F-47 PICKUP STEALS THE SHOW AT BLUE OVAL MEET
- FEBRUARY 3 STAR OF THE WEEK: CLASSIC OLDS, GRISLY FATE
- FEB 2013: '79 LITTLE RED EXPRESS- A MEMORY FROM THE LATE 70S WILL MAKE YOU FORGET ABOUT DISCO
- JANUARY 26 STAR OF THE WEEK:BLACK 55 CHEVY 2 DOOR POST-COOL FACTOR FOR THE AGES
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