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Differences Settled After Consumer Revolt
Chrysler Group LLC and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have resolved their differences with respect to NHTSA’s request... more
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Does Increasing the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act’s CAFE standard of 35 mpg by 2020 make sense?
The futility in exceeding their ever-changing expectations.
We are living in an amazing time for the auto enthusiast. Sure, the glory days of horsepower might have been in the ’60s and ’70s, but if you look at the amount of horsepower that is available today, straight from the showroom floor, you could make an argument that today is the best day to be an enthusiast.... more
GENERAL
Andy Bolig - October 10, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Replacing weatherstripping on your C4 Corvette
The simple fix for when the water flows and the air blows inside your C4
There are many reasons why you would consider changing the weatherstripping on your C4. Over time, the rubber breaks down, hardens and cracks, leaving an unpleasant appearance, poor seal, wind noise, and the dreaded drip.... more
CORVETTE
Chris McDonald - October 10, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Ring and pinion installation
A ring and pinion project for the performance enthusiast
When looking to get more of your muscle car’s power to the wheels, nothing achieves it quite like swapping in a lower ring and pinion gear set. The lower ratio (higher number) multiplies the leverage your horsepower has on the tires.... more
GM
Nic Conley - October 10, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Mustang steering upgrade
Quick Fix for Better Driving
When you have a first generation Mustang in your garage, there are certain aspects that appeal to you. As time goes along, you soon find there are certain aspects that lose appeal.... more
MUSTANG
Kevin Harper - October 10, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
1972 Plymouth Road Runner
Found at a crosstown competitor’s used car lot
As a mechanic at a Michigan Chrysler-Plymouth dealership in the ’70s, Mike Ryckman watched many of his favorite Mopars come and go. His passion for big block Mopars continued to grow.... more
MOPAR
Story Al and Lynne Rogers Images Al Rogers - October 10, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Parts Shopper
Way Cool New Stuff
Door Lock KnobsFinish off the restoration of your car’s interior and replace plastic door lock knobs with these new aluminum pieces from Fesler Billet. Three different styles are available: three-band, eight-band (both of which include O-rings... more
GENERAL
Compiled by Eric Kaminsky - October 10, 2011 10:00 AM - Comments
Petersen Museum Ultimate Garage Sale
Enthusiasts become part of the attraction at the Petersen Automotive Museum
If you are looking for that hard to find part, a unique Christmas gift for the car enthusiast in your life, or you need to clear out your garage of parts, books, literature, and automobilia, come to the Third Annual Petersen Automotive Museum Garage Sale and Swap Meet on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Filling the second and third floors of the Petersen Museum's parking structure, the event will feature a mix of items from the Museum, along with a car sale corral and vendor area for those looking to sell vehicles and automobile or motorcycle items.... more
GENERAL
Andy Bolig - October 07, 2011 08:28 AM - Comments
Mecum Offers Special Camaro
Funds Benefit Operation Mend
Dana Mecum, president of The Mecum Auction Company, and Ryan Friedlinghaus, founder and CEO of West Coast Customs(r), have joined forces to offer a custom 2011 Chevrolet Camaro convertible to raise funds for Operation Mend.Operation Mend is a partnership... more
GM
Larry Jewett - October 05, 2011 02:35 PM - Comments
Linn Creek Corvette Show
Over 100 Cars in Attendance
The Linn Creek Corvette Association in Missouri recently hosted their fourth annual Corvette Meet and Greet at Hulett Chevrolet/Buick/GMC. It was a huge success. There were 90 registered for the event and more showed up just to “meet and greet”... more
CORVETTE
Gary & Nancy Hollander - October 05, 2011 09:52 AM - Comments
Museum and School to Work in Unity
Plan to Benefit Both Facilities
LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) has established a partnership with McPherson College to promote both institutions and their work in automotive preservation and education.Through the alliance, ACM, set to open in June 2012, will provide... more
CLASSICS
Larry Jewett - October 02, 2011 08:00 AM - Comments