Name that Car – #5

Ok here is the next one.

This is one of the  Big 3.

Toward the end of the muscle car era.

Name That Car #5

Good Luck.

Tim

Name that Car – #4 Answer

The answer is a 1967 Dodge Polara.  Steve got it correct.

I like these cars especially with the 440’s.

1967 Dodge Polara

Name that Car – #4

Ok this is one of the big three.

These came with various engine sizes and in two and four door.

Back then not really considered a muscle car, but I’ve seen some you’d call American Muscle with no problem.

Name that Car #4

Good Luck.

Thanks for reading.

Tim

Name That Car – #3

Remember:  You need 5 correct answers to win.  You need to post the answer on this blog.

Oh you are going to like this one:

Name that car #3

Here are your hints:

Earlier then 1960.

Not one of the big Three.

Fishing.

Also came in a station wagon.

Good luck.

Thanks for reading.

Tim

Name that Car – #2 Answer

If you thought it was a 1966 Old Toronado…you’d be correct!!!

1966 Olds Tornado

Thanks for playing.

Winners List:

Steve Sears

Comment:

1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

 

 

TMI 70 MUSTANG SEAT UPHOLSTERY – Review

Included in my list of mod and upgrades for my 1970 Mustang was some new upholstery.

Now there is always the issue of replacing vinyl with vinyl or replacing it with leather died to the color.  But that’s just not going to happen on this “average” budget.

So I ordered a complete set of TMI from M Detail in Riverside, Ca.  The price was right and although I’m not in a hurry the shipping was quick.

Now I’ve never done upholstery before, so this will be the first time. I’m also no expert in Corinthian vinyl (umm..I’m no Ricardo Montabon…) or Ruffino vinyl (just for the record I’m against harming Corinthains and Ruffinos so I specifically ordered imitation version) but the quality of the stitching and the thickness of the padding was very impressive.

So I’m going on the record as saying that if want to stay on budget and quality is important give TMI Upholstery a try.

I don’t receive compensations for these review, just make comments on what I like.

Thanks for reading.

Tim

mustang1

 

 

Name that Car – #2

Here is the new in the series.  Remember  you have to win 5 total to win.  To accomplish that you need to provide the correct car and year.  Good Luck.

Name that Car #2

It’s another GM car.

1960’s era

Not a Chevy.

Good luck.

Thanks for reading.

Tim

Contest – Coming up – Name that car.

Contest – Coming up – Name that car.

Ok..I enjoy this one.

 

Here how it works.

 

A small excerpt of a car photo will be post and you have to guess the car and year.

 

Each pic will be accompanied by a few hints.  These will be production cars, not concepts or one off’s.

 

I’ll post them as often as possible and keep a tally of the first right answer on the image that follows.

 

You have to be the first with the right answer and the first to reach 5 correct answers.

 

The first with five correct answers will win a free gift. Normally, car related DVD, CD or a Bolt Depot Fastener gauge (screw/bolt) – metric or U.S.  (These will be mailed to you, so you are going to have to provide an address.)

 

I’ll start the contest tomorrow (4/11/11).  So stay tuned.

 

Brush up on your car parts.  (Additional note:  All of these cars will have had appeared on my blog over the past 1.5 years.)

 

Thanks for reading.

Tim

Aluminum – Chrome 70 Mustang Brackets Prt 2

Just thought I’d follow-up with the finished product.

If you look a back at the original post (http://wp.me/pKHNM-sS) you can catch up on this mini project.

After a few more hour of sanding with 220 and 600 grit and Purple Metal Polish (applied with the 600  grit and polishing wheel for my Dremel) you can see the results as compared with the original code aluminum pieces.

New Heim Joint

Now I won’t be able use the entire kit from Summit Racing but I will install this as the replacement for the old stock tension bracket.

Thanks for reading.

Tim

Livin’ with the Glitches – 07 Corvette

Technology…you love it, you hate it.

It’s the technology that can take a stock small block Chevy engine produce 420 hp and still get reasonable mpg’s. It’s the technology that kicks in the Active Handling when you get yourself in trouble ( I personally drive with it off).

But it’s the technology that can be troublesome and cause confusion.

My 2007 C6 has equal to or in some areas more technology them my wife’s 2011 Lexus RX.  Her car will let you know when the tire pressure is low, the Corvette lets you monitor it was you drive, right on the  Driver Information Center (DIC) and you can toggle between front and rear.  However my Corvette has nasty habit of giving me a false reading every now a then – gives me the “ding ding” warning and then prompts me that my is flat..not just low pressure, but straight to flat and then warns me not go to over 55 miles per hours.  The computer assumes you have run flat tires and that it’s safe to do so.  Of course there is nothing wrong with my tires pressure, (however, I always pull over to check it anyway with $1800 worth of rims and as much in rubber, you can’t be too careful).  Normally it clear up after a while.

Another interesting glitch is the “headlights suggested” warning.  That’s great but in the middle of a bright sunny Arizona day?  Happens all the time.  It darkens the dash so I can’t read it and then as some point it goes away and allows me to continue with just the daytime running light.

Every now and then the light for the passenger air bag show on, without a passenger.

One of other glitches which isn’t technology based, however none-the-less interesting.   It’s emerging now that, that C6 Corvettes with manual 6 speed transmission does not shift well in cold weather.  I’m not talking  85 degree below zero, I’m talking just under 50 degrees (above zero).  I live in southern AZ where under 50 degree weather isn’t as common as else where in the country. How do those of you in northern climates adjust?.  The most common issue is that the driver is unable to shift into reverse.  That is the issue for my 07.  Others have reported not being able to reach 3rd and 4th gears.

How about the known issue with the removal roof?  It often becomes unseated and squeaks unmercifully. The quick solution is to stop the car, unlatch and lift the top and the re-latch.  First ride I took my wife on, give her the impression that I got a lemon.

So are the glitches worth it?  Is the prestige of owning a world reknowned sports car worth the glitches?  Is 420 plus horsepower and suspension that sticks to the curves like a fly on flypaper?

What do you think?

Tim