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The Classic Car "Blue Book".
In 1914 Les Kelley, the son of a preacher from Arkansas, made his way to California at the age of 17. He had no money or job, but he owned an old car which was in fine shape because he was a handy mechanic and had overhauled it himself. His friends admired his car because it was so well looked after and offered to buy it. He eventually sold it to one of them. Les Kelley then began to buy, repair and resell cars. The... (posted by Bob 4 years 211 days ago.)
In 1914 Les Kelley, the son of a preacher from Arkansas, made his way to California at the age of 17. He had no money or job, but he owned an old car which was in fine shape because he was a handy mechanic and had overhauled it himself. His friends admired his car because it was so well looked after and offered to buy it. He eventually sold it to one of them. Les Kelley then began to buy, repair and resell cars. The... (posted by Bob 4 years 211 days ago.)
Holden HJ Utility body and interior restoration
Here is the car when it came home and after some months of work. The old milk crates come in handy don’t they? Recently a friend took on a very time consuming task of restoring the bodywork and interior of an Holden HJ Utility. After hearing about this Ute for sale he set off and ended up buying the car for $500 and carted it and all the spares back home. Once he got the car and all the pieces home he... (posted by Bob 4 years 244 days ago.)
Here is the car when it came home and after some months of work. The old milk crates come in handy don’t they? Recently a friend took on a very time consuming task of restoring the bodywork and interior of an Holden HJ Utility. After hearing about this Ute for sale he set off and ended up buying the car for $500 and carted it and all the spares back home. Once he got the car and all the pieces home he... (posted by Bob 4 years 244 days ago.)
Swap meets in Australia
Generally swap meets provide the same services as one another and all are well managed these days. You can find car parts, motorbike parts, truck parts, books and periodicals, tools, cars for sale, car badges, gardening tools, hand made soaps and many other things. Getting ready to go to a swap usually involves some travel, and some people drive hundreds of miles to get to a swap. Wild horses would not keep them away. Why do... (posted by Bob 4 years 249 days ago.)
Generally swap meets provide the same services as one another and all are well managed these days. You can find car parts, motorbike parts, truck parts, books and periodicals, tools, cars for sale, car badges, gardening tools, hand made soaps and many other things. Getting ready to go to a swap usually involves some travel, and some people drive hundreds of miles to get to a swap. Wild horses would not keep them away. Why do... (posted by Bob 4 years 249 days ago.)
Classic Car Steel Rim Wheel Balance
If you happen to own a static wheel balancer or have access to one, have a go at balancing your steel rims yourself. A static wheel balancer is one which has a chrome head (top) which balances on oil. There is a cross hair in the middle on the top which you can see through the centre hole of your rims once they are placed on the balancer. When trying to get a good balance on your rims there are a number of... (posted by Bob 4 years 251 days ago.)
If you happen to own a static wheel balancer or have access to one, have a go at balancing your steel rims yourself. A static wheel balancer is one which has a chrome head (top) which balances on oil. There is a cross hair in the middle on the top which you can see through the centre hole of your rims once they are placed on the balancer. When trying to get a good balance on your rims there are a number of... (posted by Bob 4 years 251 days ago.)
Ford Zephyr Clubs for enthusiasts
Here is a Mark 1 Zephyr Convertible on a Ford Zephyr club rally. Like any other car clubs the Ford Zephyr clubs have come into being to cater for people who owned a Ford Zephyr, Zodiac or Consul. There were many Ford Zephyr clubs which started back in the 1970’s. Usually there were a number of people with cars who wanted to get together for a drive to the coast or simply to find out details from other... (posted by Bob 4 years 259 days ago.)
Here is a Mark 1 Zephyr Convertible on a Ford Zephyr club rally. Like any other car clubs the Ford Zephyr clubs have come into being to cater for people who owned a Ford Zephyr, Zodiac or Consul. There were many Ford Zephyr clubs which started back in the 1970’s. Usually there were a number of people with cars who wanted to get together for a drive to the coast or simply to find out details from other... (posted by Bob 4 years 259 days ago.)
Porsche Interior Restoration of bucket seats
No matter what type of car you own, sooner or later you will want to re-trim the interior in the materials and colours of your choice. A Porsche is no exception and as the seats become worn and torn the time arrives when a decision needs to be made about what material to use and also how much of the interior will need replacing. Here are some details from the interior restoration of a 924 Porsche coupe.... (posted by Bob 4 years 265 days ago.)
No matter what type of car you own, sooner or later you will want to re-trim the interior in the materials and colours of your choice. A Porsche is no exception and as the seats become worn and torn the time arrives when a decision needs to be made about what material to use and also how much of the interior will need replacing. Here are some details from the interior restoration of a 924 Porsche coupe.... (posted by Bob 4 years 265 days ago.)
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