Forum: Antique cars
November 7th 06, 12:12 AM Posted to rec.autos.antique
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Vehicles google Group
Sending basically the same message to ten groups instead of sending it
to two sets of five groups is still cross-posting in my book!
Scott Smith wrote:
> * Group name: Vehicles
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> A Place for...
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Forum: Driving
November 6th 06, 08:16 AM Posted to misc.transport.trucking,rec.autos.driving,rec.motorcycles,rec.autos.sport.nascar
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Replies: 20
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Forum: Driving
November 6th 06, 08:03 AM Posted to rec.autos.driving
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Replies: 4
Views: 353
DWB: With a new twist
A few years ago in BIrmingham (second largest city in GB) there was a
black DJ who had been stoppedd many times by police. There was no
reason given, IIRC.
The car was extremely decorated, perhaps to...
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Forum: Antique cars
November 6th 06, 07:08 AM Posted to rec.autos.antique
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Replies: 1
Views: 637
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Forum: Antique cars
November 4th 06, 11:20 PM Posted to rec.autos.antique
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Replies: 1
Views: 633
1952 Chevrolet parts
I think that you should let the Chevy groups here know about it.
More likely to find buyers where they are.
Ray wrote:
> much available, some '51 parts also.
>
> email:
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Forum: Driving
November 1st 06, 02:46 AM Posted to rec.autos.driving
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Replies: 18
Views: 565
an insight on JLEDI
On one route home, six or seven lanes merge two in less than 300
yards.*
Only about one in ten drivers don't do the usual "zipper" merge.
We just considder them assholes (most likely tourists, if the...
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Forum: Driving
November 1st 06, 02:25 AM Posted to rec.autos.driving
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Replies: 12
Views: 347
A scenario
It's that way in Boston - not in California.
(In NYC, the center lane bloke might push the RH lane driver onto the
sidewalk!) <g>
MidLant
Alan Baker wrote:
> Traffic is bumper to bumper during the...
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Forum: Driving
October 31st 06, 02:10 AM Posted to rec.autos.driving
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,338
69 mph in a 55 mph zone
Nate, this "Retired Safety Officer" did an unoffiial risk assessment
and came to the conclusion that the best speed, assuming road and
conditions are good, is maybe 10 - 20% above median speed.
You...
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Forum: Driving
October 30th 06, 08:10 AM Posted to rec.motorcycles,rec.autos.driving,misc.transport.trucking,rec.autos.sport.nascar
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Driving
October 29th 06, 04:23 AM Posted to rec.autos.driving
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,338
69 mph in a 55 mph zone
jaybird wrote:
> I'd say that roughly 1/3 to 1/2 of the collisions I investigate
> have speed as a contributing factor, whether it's over limit,
too fast for conditions ***** THAT'S IT ****
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Forum: Driving
October 28th 06, 03:59 AM Posted to rec.autos.driving
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,338
69 mph in a 55 mph zone
Back when I was driving a lot and fast, too, there was an unwritten law
in my area of California. :If you were caught safely speeding, all you
had to do was to set a court date and show up. The CHP...
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Forum: Driving
October 28th 06, 03:32 AM Posted to misc.transport.trucking,rec.autos.driving,rec.autos.sport.nascar,fl.general
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Antique cars
October 25th 06, 06:04 AM Posted to rec.autos.antique
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Replies: 1
Views: 727
Vehicle New google Newsgroup
Too broad an area of interest.
Those interested in old cars have here.
Those interested in a specific marque may have or can start one.
Those interested in new cars have plenty of sources and sales /...
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Forum: Antique cars
October 20th 06, 06:22 AM Posted to rec.autos.antique
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Replies: 3
Views: 835
Identifying headlamps
As a reward for the "thanks," here's something to brighten your day and
give a warning:
$10,000
06' Suzuki GSXR 1000
Farmington, UT 84025 - Aug 7, 2006
2006 Suzuki 1000. This bike is perfect!...
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Forum: Antique cars
October 19th 06, 07:14 AM Posted to rec.autos.antique
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Replies: 3
Views: 835
Identifying headlamps
1) During the early period of the industry, head lamps were sometime an
aftermarket affair.
(A possibly easier answer:)
2) There once was a car call the Willys-Knight - very pppular in the
20s.
Go...
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Forum: Antique cars
October 18th 06, 06:24 PM Posted to rec.autos.antique
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Replies: 0
Views: 602
Fake Lottery?
There seems to be a lottery (BMW as top prize)
The charity shown is The Studebaker Foundation.
This is very close in name to a foundation started by The Studebaker
Drivers Club.
It is NOT that one,...
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Forum: Antique cars
October 13th 06, 06:57 AM Posted to rec.autos.antique
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Replies: 1
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Antique Classics - Cars That Last
ASFAIK, "Classic," when referring to autos, is determined by the CCCA.
"classic" is up for grabs.
Upper vcase Classic are usually quite stylish and expensive and end
somewherein the 1930's, with the...
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Forum: Antique cars
September 27th 06, 03:48 AM Posted to rec.autos.antique
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,256
Looking for ID help on 1940 grill
That date on the grille means that it could be for a 1941 model, which
were in production by then.
Midlant
Richard of C wrote:
> Did you get an answer on the grill? Send me a photo at
>...
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Forum: Antique cars
September 27th 06, 03:46 AM Posted to rec.autos.antique
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,555
Photos
Do not believe ANYTHING you read on your moniter!
Political stuff is even worse and can be found on most NGs, especially
auto ones!
Midlant
Richard of C wrote:
> I am still getting used to using...
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Forum: Antique cars
September 26th 06, 07:57 AM Posted to rec.autos.antique
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,555
Photos
I just skimmed through 400 photos after typing in my favorite marque.
Didn't spot any errors, but I was going quickly.
Just another 99 evenings and I'll be done!
midlant
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Forum: Antique cars
September 26th 06, 07:28 AM Posted to rec.autos.antique
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,555
Photos
You are right, there.
If you can find out to where corrections will be sent, we can try a few
to see if they are willing to fix it.
Doin't think that will happen, but I'm sure that most...
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Forum: Antique cars
September 23rd 06, 09:42 PM Posted to rec.autos.antique
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,088
We can see the sunbird tiger again!
Did Pontiac make a Sunbird? I seem to recall a small car with Sun in
it.
midlant
Kevin Bottorff wrote:
> Riteous Right Reverend Mahmoud Bin Changstein > wrote
> in...
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Forum: Antique cars
September 22nd 06, 08:17 AM Posted to rec.autos.antique
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Replies: 1
Views: 855
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Forum: Driving
September 13th 06, 11:39 PM Posted to alt.military.retired,ca.driving,rec.autos.driving,soc.veterans,uk.legal
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Replies: 3
Views: 898
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Forum: Driving
September 13th 06, 08:52 PM Posted to alt.military.retired,ca.driving,rec.autos.driving,soc.veterans,uk.legal
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Replies: 3
Views: 898
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