haha looks like like you got me ... View more

What a great response, My 68 GT-350 ranks with those as well. No Carroll Shelby signature but my plate plate says exactly how I feel about my Shelby "GT-XTC" ... View more

I have a1968 Hemi GTX that I recently completed restoring. While I was restoring it, I thought about what would be an appropriate vanity plate to have on the car. My favorite was "DUMBO" but when I applied at motor vehicles, I was informed that any plate with a Disney reference was long gone. OK so plans B to Z. As luck would have it, I was able to succeed with my second choice "PKYDERM". Turns out that may have been the better choice as its fun watching people stare at the plate with a look on their face that clearly says "what the heck does that mean?" A few true Mopar fans do figure it out when they see the HEMI badge mounted on the trunk lid. ... View more

Hahaha. I ordered 4 fuel line fittings for a fuel log I was building. The specs were for a 3/8" fuel line and thread size 1/2" SAE 20 thread count. These were listed as standard stock items. What I received was 4 fittings for a 3/8" fuel line but the thread size was 1/2" Metric 1.25 thread count. As far as I know, nothing in the world has a combination SAE size with a Metric thread count.  The supplier happily sent me the correct fittings. Too funny really. Have to wonder how many "standard stock items" found their way into the trash bin. ... View more

Always do a walk around safety check before heading out. Check to ensure your brake, signal, and running lights are all functioning properly and tires are at their proper inflation rate. If so equipped, verify the trailer breakaway brakes are working. You do this by pulling the pin from the breakaway switch, the trailer brakes should engage immediately and prevent the trailer from moving. If you are able to move the trailer with pin removed from the switch I highly recommend you investigate the cause of the problem and correct it before traveling. If brakes are working, reinsert the pin and have a safe and enjoyable trip. ... View more

We have a 2007 Wrangler Rubicon, it's actually my wife's personal vehicle and she loves it , couldn't pry it away from her if you tried. To make it a little more accessible and driver friendly I removed the rock rails and bolted on a set of standard Wrangler running boards. Gas mileage isn't great but who cares, it doesn't get driven much over 5K a year. It's reliable, parking is a dream, visibility is great, and she can drive it safely in any weather (we live in Canada so that is particularly important). OK so you have to be a contortionist to get into the back seat but again, who cares, that's not where we ride. ... View more

I'm with Rider79 on this one. I happen to be fortunate to own a 68 GT-350 since 1975 and a 68 Hemi GTX since 1972. Both were complete restoration projects. I don't have the financial wherewithal to pay for a full professional restoration but experienced the great satisfaction of completing 80% of the work together with our eldest son over many years at minimal cost vs. the value of the cars. Both cars get driven the way they were designed to be driven and enjoyed. I do do so without fear of collision, theft or breakdown. I built them once, if I break them (and I have) I fix it and carry on. If it's theft or collision, that's why I have insurance. My daily driver is a pickup truck but I would indeed enjoy a new Mustang GT or Challenger RT ... View more

I have absolutely no problem with tribute cars themselves; what bugs me is the owners that pass them off at car shows as the real thing and even on occasion win awards as originals. OK, I'm being a little petty I know but that really is my only beef about Tributes or Clones, whatever you want to label them as. After all, there aren't enough originals out there for everyone that would like to have one even if they were affordable. As far as the comments about driving collectable originals; come on people they're just cars, they were built to be driven. I am fortunate enough to own an original 68 Shelby GT-350 and a 68 Hemi GTX. They are both projects that I restored over many many years as I could afford to purchase the needed parts and had the time to complete the work. Both cars are what Hagerty rates as #2s. I drive them every time I get a chance and the only limiting factor (other than weather) is that my insurance restricts me from a "daily driver" status meaning shopping or work related; no restriction on mileage. My belief is drive them and enjoy them, If I break it - fix it, I already built it once, no big deal. If its a major collision situation, well, that's why we have insurance. By all means don't let paranoia prevent you from having the pleasure of enjoying your ride the way it was meant to be. Soak up all those high fives and smiles you get while cruising  your favourite streets and roads. ... View more

Just a few oldies; "Huffer" referring to a roots style supercharger, "Digger" a term common to rail dragsters in the early days of drag racing, of course the famous "deuce" being a 32 Ford, and "Baby Moons" being a popular style of hub cap commonly used in conjunction with chrome reversed wheels. ... View more

Well the first 2 are easy as I currently own and enjoy them; a 68 Shelby GT-350 and a 68 Hemi GTX, 2 different cars for 2 very different driving moods. #3 presents a problem as I have so many "wish I hads". I would dearly love to have my 67 Vette roadster back and I wouldn't say no to a Cobra (289 or 427 no preference) or an 04 to 06 Ford GT. I could go on and on because there are so many great choices out there and none of them are wrong. I don't want to bore your readers any more than I already have sooooo - the GT gets the nod to occupy the non existent bay in my garage. Somehow that seems appropriate as it's highly unlikely that it will ever happen. Cheers to you all. ... View more