tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225720892858559252024-03-13T20:24:34.145-07:00The Car HobbyCars, trains, planes, and everything in betweenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger499125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722572089285855925.post-60728938007253447502013-10-20T08:47:00.005-07:002023-12-29T13:52:15.703-08:00Spotted - 1970 Toyota CrownThis nicely lowered black on black Crown was parked by my office the other day.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722572089285855925.post-42811502828586203642013-08-12T23:01:00.006-07:002023-12-29T13:54:38.801-08:00The 1969 Corvette Manta Ray Visits the LeMay MuseumThe <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mako_Shark_%28concept_car%29" target="_blank">Manta Ray</a> joined two other historical Corvettes (<a href="http://thecarhobby.blogspot.com/2013/08/corvette-show-cars-mako-shark.html">Mako Shark</a>, and the <a href="http://thecarhobby.blogspot.com/2013/08/1959-stingray-racer-corvette-lemay.html">Stingray Racer</a>) this past weekend to kick off the 60 Years of Corvette exhibit at the LeMay's America's Car Museum. This is a car you rarely hear about but I was quite interesting in it's own right. I was surprised to see the many interesting innovations such as the "panic braking" lights and the interesting "space age"interior that reminded me of the movie 2001 A Space Odyssey.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722572089285855925.post-52464423989872529702013-08-11T09:46:00.003-07:002023-12-29T13:56:00.763-08:00The 1959 Stingray Racer Visits the LeMay MuseumWhat a special opportunity it was to see the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvette_Stingray_%28concept_car%29" target="_blank">1959 Stingray racer</a> up close. It is a unique car that is deeply engrained in Corvette history. It was also the inpiration for the second generation Corvette. It was definitively the highlight of LeMay's America's Car Museum 60 Years of 'Vette celebration. Also on display was the <a href="http://thecarhobby.blogspot.com/2013/08/corvette-show-cars-mako-shark.html">Mako Shark</a> and the Manta Ray. Next stop for this trio is the 2013 Pebble Beach Concour D'Elegance!
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722572089285855925.post-6142463538278390952013-07-04T09:16:00.001-07:002023-12-29T13:58:11.007-08:00Spotted - Porsche 911 in Pastel BlueThis Porsche in Pastel Blue and beautiful blue skies combined to give this photo an interesing blue cast that made this one of my favorites scenes from my day at the races last Sunday.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722572089285855925.post-984042756556609592013-06-14T23:47:00.001-07:002023-12-29T14:00:31.789-08:00Fargo WM300 Power Wagon Rail TruckWhile visiting the <a href="http://www.museodelferrocarril.org/" target="_blank">Museo Ferroviario de Madrid</a> the other day I came across this interesting 1958 WM300 Power Wagon 4X4 equiped for rail service. The flanged wheels give it a pretty unique look.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722572089285855925.post-51564522103569734542013-03-17T23:00:00.002-07:002021-06-22T09:50:24.486-07:002013 VW Spring Fling at the Triple X Rootbeer Drive-inA good turnout of cars and some sunshine. What else can you ask for on a beautiful Sunday morning. Here are a few of my favorites from the 2013 VW Spring Fling at the Triple X Rootbeer Drive-in.<br />
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UPDATE 04/08/13: Photos of the 2012 event are <a href="http://bit.ly/143gNa5">available on a previous post...</a> <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722572089285855925.post-56241119282689898912013-03-14T23:49:00.001-07:002018-10-21T18:46:56.584-07:00Spotted - VW 1303 CabrioletThis Volkswagen Cabriolet caught my attention a few weeks ago. Hard to find one this nice around here...<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722572089285855925.post-5687637599165488772013-02-28T22:53:00.001-08:002019-01-26T05:43:37.229-08:00Spotted - Saab 95 WagonSpotted this Saab 95 the other day...<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722572089285855925.post-59637813835944550802013-02-15T06:00:00.000-08:002023-12-28T08:31:13.690-08:00Corvette C6 Column Lock EliminatorWith my vette getting older it was just a matter of time before the dreaded steering column lock issue would would become a serious problem. The truth is it has happened to me a few times. Always in hot weather, always at the most inconvenient time. So I finally decommisioned the stupid thing by installing the Column Lock Eliminator offered by Corvettes of Houston. A small electronic component that tells the column module to leave things alone in the column lock. A pretty simple installation that went without a glitch. Hope this small component lasts the life of the car.<br />
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Time to burn some rubber!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The plastic bezel came out easily by pulling it gently toward the steering wheel. The brackets that hold it together are clearly visible in this image.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The black connector goes to the dimmer switch.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The blue connector is for the heads up display buttons.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With the wiring disconnected it was easy to carefully rotate the panel and set it on the center console. I used towels to prevent scratching the center console as sugested in the instructional video. Not that it hasn't gotten scratched before...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With the four screws that hold the instrument cluster removed I was able to pull it out but did not find enough clerance to remove it completely as suggested so I supported it from the visor with a small bunge cord to get it out of the way.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There was limited space but I was able to reach in and carefully pull the module out. After that it was a simple job to disconnect the ribbon and install the bypass circuit that will fool the module into thinking that all is well with the steering column lock. Putting everything back together is a simple job.</td></tr>
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Here is Corvettes of Houston video in case your are considering doing this to yours...<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722572089285855925.post-25710441923949565342013-02-01T23:48:00.001-08:002018-10-21T19:56:01.334-07:00Hood Ornaments - 1934 StudebakerSpeed and grace...<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722572089285855925.post-2445854289756028462013-01-28T21:19:00.001-08:002019-01-26T05:45:04.931-08:00American LaFrance 700 SeriesThis tiny rendition of an American LaFrance 700 Series looks ready for action...<br />
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Captured at the<a href="http://www.wshs.org/wshm/default.aspx" target="_blank">Washington State History Museum</a>, Tacoma, Wahington.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722572089285855925.post-81596245760157323362013-01-26T09:24:00.000-08:002018-10-21T19:56:09.392-07:00Hood Ornaments - 1935 Buick 96S Sport CoupeYou can almost feel the wind...<br />
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Captured at the 2012 Kirkland Concours d'Elegance, Tacoma, Washington.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722572089285855925.post-5449014244481390862013-01-24T22:34:00.001-08:002018-10-21T19:25:35.107-07:001939 Lagonda V12 Drophead CoupeBeautiful lines. Pure elegance...<br />
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Photographed at the Blackhawk Automotive Museum in, Danville, California. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722572089285855925.post-6041843312969970872013-01-21T09:22:00.000-08:002019-01-26T05:46:27.708-08:00Aston Martin DB4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0TbzZhJkYE0/UP1355tS6eI/AAAAAAAAI2M/MTofJnuRnZA/s1600/H88-Aston-Martin-DB4-BW.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="lightbox[blog]" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_new"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0TbzZhJkYE0/UP1355tS6eI/AAAAAAAAI2M/MTofJnuRnZA/s640/H88-Aston-Martin-DB4-BW.JPG" width="638"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
Phototographed at the 2010 Kirkland Concour d' Elegance, Kirkland, Washington.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722572089285855925.post-27171247386787010852013-01-01T15:44:00.004-08:002019-01-26T05:46:51.860-08:00Automotive Art - 1961 ThunderbirdA new year is here and with it new projects to broaden our pespective... <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722572089285855925.post-31008042371890342472012-12-25T10:49:00.000-08:002023-12-28T08:34:34.509-08:00Christmas Memories - Corgi C270 - James Bond Aston Martin DB5When I was a kid I loved die cast cars. I enjoyed cars of all brands but both Dinky and Corgi were my favorites by far. The Christmas holiday is here and to continue the tradition of previous years I am sharing with you another favorite one that has survived to this day. Corgi's C270, James Bond's Aston Martin DB5. Mine is not in the best condition. The front bumpers are missing, the tire slashers and grill are not the original color and the front tires are from a different toy but the memories are priceless. Surprisingly, all the gadgets still work... more or less. Not too bad for a 40 year old car. ;-)
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Hope you enjoy my crude attempt at a short stop motion action sequence.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722572089285855925.post-19308536666567514132012-12-15T12:43:00.003-08:002023-12-28T08:38:30.286-08:00Road Trip - Mauna Kea SummitThis year we completed a couple of great road trips but my favorite by far was our day trip to the summit of Mauna Kea in the Big Island of Hawaii. This long and winding road to what seems like the top of the world is trully one of the greatest drives anywhere. Yes, there are potential perils as those long and steep grades can be pretty hazardous in bad weather and a major break down along this route would ruin anyone's vacation. But let's get real, with the reliability of a modern vehicle and a good dose of common sense, you can reach some pretty amathing places. That gorgeous day we drove up to the summit this past fall was one of those times. Just plan your travel times, take it slow and enjoy the scenery. There are very few places in the world where a tourist can drive up to 13,000 feet above sea level to enjoy a sunset more or less on a whim and with limited planning. Dress warm and watch the sunset, then drive back to the visitor center to enjoy the most amazing skies and a night of stargazing sponsored by the local amateur atronomers who bring out an amazing array of telescopes for people to use.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1949 Delahaye 135MS Selborne Roadster, another unique machine. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith by Vignale - an acquired taste to put it mildly.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1925 Rolls-Royce Barker Torpedo Tourer - this hunting car is way over the top.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Frua-bodied Phantom VI always reminds me of Thunderbird's FAB 1.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panhard Dyna Z - Nice example of a forgotten French marque.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The massive water pump in the 1925 Ahrens-Fox fire truck really stands out.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love the expressive grill on this 1968 Peugeot 204.</td></tr>
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