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Alikat51
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26-04-2022
01:24 PM
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My '96 NA pop-up up and down headlight Miata is my choice. Never seen snow and only rarely seen rain. I have Supercharged it and several other modifications, 200+ RWHP now. Several updated interior and exterior modifications.
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11-04-2022
03:14 PM
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'60 Edsel Ranger. Far and few around. Only 75 Convertibles made. I think it is almost as ugly as the '58!
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03-02-2022
03:25 PM
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How does it work in the parking lot auto-x? That may be of interest to the car club enthusiast.
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14-12-2021
04:24 PM
Last year my '08 Miata was pretty sketchy on the snow, so this year I installed a set of 205/45r 17 Bridgestone Blizzak run flats. Read a lot of good stuff about them! They're a little nosier than the old ones but seem to be more aggressive for the winter. We will see!
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13-12-2021
12:39 PM
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'63 409 Impala 2 4bbl. Big chrome and in your face!
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10-12-2021
06:06 PM
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This year was my first time on the tail. Had my 2008 NC Miata, with automatic trans, can't wait to go back with my '96 NA Miata with 5 speed and supercharged. Great road when traffic is light. Great story, really brought back memories of the tail.
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06-12-2021
01:23 PM
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61-2' Impala
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06-12-2021
01:20 PM
Beef Jerky and a pop. doesn't melt or get stale in a closed car, doesn't crumble like chips.
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06-10-2021
05:57 PM
A few years back I drove my '96 MX5 Miata from Chicago to California. 3-4 weeks of fun driving and site seeing. Would do it again if had the chance. Hard to fallow the old route now, a lot has been lost. There is sections that have been brought back and a lot of talk of making it a permanent historic federal Route. Now that's a government plan I could get behind!
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08-07-2021
02:52 PM
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1963 and Mom bought a 63 Corvair 700, Brother had a '63 500 and before the year was out, Dad bought a '63 Monza convertible. I have owned 5 Corsairs and would have one today if I could. Great car and Ralph was a fool, just looking for a chance to make a name for himself.
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29-05-2021
12:58 PM
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Loved the Toronado! How about the Terrifying Toronado, it was a drag Toronado with front and rear drivetrains. Seeing all 4 wheels smoking on take-off was wild!
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26-03-2021
06:12 PM
Beautiful car, great choice. Had a '63 Hawk myself (wish I still had it)! Hope you keep the enthusiasm of the automotive world. Find the local Studebaker Club and get involved!
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16-03-2021
05:41 PM
Love the concept, but would love to see your take on a modern '68-70 Chevelle, Cutlass size body. That's what we need back!
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15-02-2021
01:55 PM
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I remember the reverb units we would add to a mono radio. Made it sound (kind of) like a stereo!
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26-01-2021
01:44 PM
Feel the same way, my '96 Miata rarely has the A/C on. But coming home from Indiana Auto-cross in 90 deg. weather is nice. I also have a Tonneau cover and with it on I find the heat if cold out, or A/C when hot even with the top down works great.
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24-12-2020
12:17 PM
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Looks like it did a Dukes of Hazard jump and is bending in the middle! Not a fan.
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14-12-2020
11:26 AM
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Drove Route 66, a few years back. It was a trip I will always remember. Would love to see the roads marked better. There has been some improvements in signage, but there is still several roads that are hard to find. Had a great time talking to people along the road that knew a lot of family and road history. Would do it again!
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21-11-2020
01:38 PM
4 Likes
1996 Mazda Miata, Eaton MP62 cold side supercharged 1.8L, Balanced and blueprinted, LS coils, Hydra engine management, V-Maxx adjustable coilover suspension, custom gauge and dash unit, custom seats ( tan leather with black and tan hounds tooth insets. Lots more. Currant President Windy City Miata Club Best in Show at Miata's at Margaritaville Auto Cross with Windy City Miata Club I am the currant President Windy City Miata Club.
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12-11-2020
04:56 PM
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1982 I had a repair shop. Customer came in with a '63 Split window Stingray for a repair in the turn signal switch. Offered me the car ( all original ) for $2000. I have kicked myself ever since, but family came first at that time.
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28-10-2020
12:10 PM
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Snortin Nortin Nova is a '73-'74 body, had a '73 myself and recognize the grill. It was a 2 year body. only change in '74 was the big rubber bumper pads for government. Just saying!
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13-10-2020
02:28 PM
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Had a 68 VW Bug that the whole exterior was Velveted, red fiberglass electro static sprayed onto epoxy base, called Velvetex. Felt like velvet, kids would pet my car when they saw it.
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07-10-2020
04:38 PM
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I run my Miata till Oct-Nov but put it up before snow flies. It goes up on a ezy-lift, wheels off the ground and a car cover over it. It is in a climate controlled environment so I can still do service and maintenance to it before spring comes around.
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03-10-2020
12:26 PM
Would love to see an article on the strips you mentioned. Several are still going! Union Grove was my go to, as I lived in norther Illinois.
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09-09-2020
01:13 PM
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Back in 1968, when the C3 was new, my brother in-law owned a tri-powered 427 Canary Yellow Corvette. My sister and he went out with another couple so the took the F85 Olds. What if I need to go to the store? He tossed me the keys to the Vet! What a great trip to the store!! Fell in love with the C3's.
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10-08-2020
02:42 PM
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Could not agree more. The Miata, any year, is a fun, exciting car to own, drive or work on. As President of Windy City Miata Club, I have to say we always find some great twisty roads to investigate. Own a '96 with a supercharger and a daily driver '08 that I drive year round. My oldest son bought an NB, because they where so much fun. Great car to learn and enjoy! Miata IS Always the answer!
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09-07-2020
02:21 PM
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How about the NA Miata? What can Chip do with that?
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09-07-2020
02:04 PM
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I worked for a Chevrolet dealer in the late '70 to '80's. In central Illinois there was a gm foundry that offered up scrap slag to mix with the road salt. We started seeing surface rust on new cars. Under magnification we found little curls of slag stuck to the paint! Buff and wax, problem gone. Local government stopped using there slag!
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06-06-2020
06:24 PM
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C-1 Corvette from Hot Rods From Hell and the C-3 left hand drive from Corvette Summer. are both missed. The list can go on forever, but you guys did do a good job getting everyone thinking!
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03-06-2020
02:34 PM
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I remember charging (apply 12v to the condenser) and leaving on the bench for the noise bystanders that have to pick up and play with whatever you leave on the bench. Had a lot of laughs over that!
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