WHAT’S UNDER THE HOOD? A GIANT-SIZED DEBATE WHEN IT COMES TO ENGINES
One of the most common engines found in resto-mods is the Chevy 350. They are plentiful, reliable and can be built into a monster with after-market parts.
The big question about a 350 is whether they belong in a non-General Motors product.
Lately a growing number of car guys are saying no to this question.
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SUMMER HOLIDAY ROAD TRIPS.... HOW MODERN CAR VACATIONS HAVE CHANGED THE GAME
There used to be a simple formula for summer holidays when I was a kid. I came from a large family, even by Baby Boomer standards, so ten kids in one car was not an option.
My parents solved that problem by spreading out their kids over a 22 year period.
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SUMMERTUNES "ISLAND IN THE SUN" WEEZER-RELEASED AUGUST 28 2001
This song proves that classic summer songs weren’t the exclusive domain of the 20th century-Weezer released this uplifting little tune at the end of August 2001.
Like most good summer songs this one can make a 2 hour wait for a tow truck in the middle of winter a little warmer “on an island in the sun, we’ll be playing and having fun, cause it makes me feel so fine”.
'Island in the Sun' starts with a retro chorus-no word on whether Weezer was mocking that sound or using it in good faith.That doesn't matter-these guys do it well...
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JULY 2010-"JEANNIE" THE 1949 CHEVY TRUCK THAT CAUGHT DENNIS GAGE'S EYE
Jeanette is the proud owner of this incredible 1949 Chevy pickup named Jeannie-originally this car was destined to be a pretty basic driver. But like many projects the game plan changed and the result was this outstanding example of the classic late 40s early 50s era Chevrolet truck.
These trucks are by no means a rare site at any given show but what made this vintage Chevy outstanding was the color and the details.
The attention to detail was enough to catch the attention of legendary car guy Dennis Gage at a World of Wheels show-where it had just won best of class in its first show.
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