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I spotted an (insert obscure car name here) classic car today!

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Re: Early NASCAR: [andys120] by boomchek
Dec 24, 2008 (12:41 pm)
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Replying to: andys120 (Dec 24, 2008 12:29 pm)

No I'm pretty sure there was some. A here it is:
 
I found this on Wiki:
 
In 1997, Rob Ida Automotive started work on a replica of the Tucker '48 Sedan, which culminated in the release and marketing of the 2001 Ida Automotive New Tucker '48. This replica faithfully recreates the Tucker's external bodywork, but is built on a hotrod chassis with plastic body panels. The paint and wheels reflect modern hotrod styling, and the interior is fully modern. It is powered by a rear-mounted Cadillac Northstar V8. Claimed performance is 0–60 in 7 seconds, with a top speed in excess of 120 mph. Ida has built three cars
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Re: Early NASCAR: [boomchek] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Dec 24, 2008 (1:01 pm)
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Replying to: boomchek (Dec 24, 2008 12:41 pm)

Not the best choice of engines. A simple Corvette pushrod V-8 would have been better IMO. A Northstar is a bear to work on, and has a few chronic issues.
 
Still, an ambitious project to be sure.
 
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Re: Early NASCAR: [boomchek] by fintail
Dec 24, 2008 (1:18 pm)
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Replying to: boomchek (Dec 24, 2008 11:47 am)

My paternal grandfather really liked that design and planned to buy one...he even kept some promotional material on the car, which unfortunately isn't worth a lot today. He later became a big fan of Corvairs...not a surprise I guess.
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Re: Early NASCAR: [fintail] by boomchek
Dec 24, 2008 (1:41 pm)
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Replying to: fintail (Dec 24, 2008 1:18 pm)

he even kept some promotional material on the car, which unfortunately isn't worth a lot today
 
You mean like Tucker brochures and stuff? Does he or you still have it? Doi you want to get rid of it?
 
Anyways Merry Christmas to all and stay safe this Holiday Season.
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Re: Early NASCAR: [boomchek] by fintail
Dec 24, 2008 (2:01 pm)
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Replying to: boomchek (Dec 24, 2008 1:41 pm)

No real brochures, nothing in color - just some flyers and price lists. I should try to locate them and scan them in. I am pretty sure my dad had them last. My grandfather was kind of a technology nut - they were early adopters of television, and in 1940 he bought a private plane, and had one for many years. I know my dad has a pile of period aeronautic material. He wasn't unusually well to do either, he just liked machines.
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Re: Early NASCAR: [fintail] by andys120
Dec 24, 2008 (4:15 pm)
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Replying to: fintail (Dec 24, 2008 2:01 pm)

I'd be surprised if the lightly-capitalized Tucker had much in the way of brochures and sales material. As for color, well my 1962 AC/ Shelby (260) flier hasn't got a lick of color, it's all b&w and that's from almost fifteen years later and Shelby is believed to have had financial backing from FoMoCo..
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Finding Crane Rental Los Angeles by sual
Dec 25, 2008 (5:55 am)
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i m living in Los Angeles. I have my roof unit sitting in the driveway and I need to swap the units. I need a crane service or can I rent something? I need someone else, what am I looking for? so tell me if you know the best crane service providers.
Thanks
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Re: Finding Crane Rental Los Angeles [sual] by andys120
Dec 25, 2008 (11:34 am)
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Replying to: sual (Dec 25, 2008 5:55 am)

I assume your "roof unit" is one of those removable hard tops or truck-body caps.. Most of those are designed to be installed or removed by a couple of able-bodied males. If you wanted to do it yourself you could rent one of those hoists they use to lift engine blocks.>
 

 
You should have no trouble finding one in Lost Angels, just ask for an Engine Hoist.
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Re: Finding Crane Rental Los Angeles [andys120] by oregonboy
Dec 25, 2008 (10:00 pm)
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Replying to: andys120 (Dec 25, 2008 11:34 am)

Maybe he was talking about an A/C unit for his motorhome, (or apartment complex.)
 
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Spotted... by lemko
Dec 31, 2008 (2:35 pm)
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...a 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix with a black vinyl top with the 8-lug wheels and finished in the same yellow as andre1969's 1967 Catalina convertible.

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