I don't know where you got your un-informed information from but mine was directly from the API and they ought to know what facilities have been shuttered, what hasn't and how difficult it is to re-start those facilities ( hint - very). ... View more

Let's not make this a political thing. Tackle the root of the issue. ... View more

The root of the issue is the loss of crude oil refining capacity. In regions that have been most affected by refining capacity losses—such as the U.S. West Coast and Mid-Atlantic—the loss of local petroleum fuel production is contributing to higher prices and affecting regional demand for imports of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel from the global market. Because of infrastructure limitations and an uncompetitive shipping environment, economic access to domestic crude oil and refined products is limited. After more than two decades of growth in which the United States became the world’s largest refiner by volume, the US industry has contracted. We’ve lost 1.1 million barrels of daily refining capacity over the course of the global pandemic with at least seven facilities shuttering, closing units or beginning the transition away from petroleum processing. Refining capacity matters as much as crude oil supply. ... View more

Yes, definitely the toughest of them all. Those engines were beasts for their durability. Had a 345 in a 1971 1210 4x4 that would go anywhere. Now have a 345 in my 1976 Scout II that I picked up in Idaho in 2004. ... View more

Looks more like a black cherry but I agree - let's see the story on it. ... View more

You got that right. Even if you're in the middle of a city "like Toronto a week ago" and get caught in a blizzard and white-out conditions you can exhaust your fuel supply sitting in non-moving traffic quicker than you think. Also, keep your fuel tank as full as possible in the winter. ... View more

I have a small purpose-built zippered bag I call my "Nut Sac" that I fill with deluxe mixed nuts. Nutritious, no mess, no waste and non-distracting. Apples and a chilled bottle of water in a cooler. Beyond that, have a light lunch when you fill with gas. ... View more

Your wandering at speed may have been due to bias-ply tires as well. When I switched from bias-ply to radial tires on my old 1971 IH 1210 4x4 the road feel difference was incredible. ... View more

Why not use an air scoop for each intake port? Or would the leading scoops block and diminish the air flow to the following ports? ... View more

I totally agree as well. The way the word "barn-find" is often used these days frankly offends me. ... View more

How about Porsche's print advertisement for the new Porsche 928 S4 in 1987: "As fast as you can travel without eating airline food". Top speed was rated by the factory at 165 mph in the operators manual. ... View more

Wow, Gotta love that '73 in Brewster Green but then I'm biased. I have one just like it that I ordered from the factory in 1973 that I have lovingly cared for and carefully preserved. Original 455, Muncie M-22 4 speed manual, A/C, rear bumper nerf bars. It's been a fun drive for 48 years and counting. ... View more

Must be a slow news day. What a bunch of drivel. ... View more

LMAO. ... View more

Great story. When I was in my teens I had a 1964 Plymouth Fury convertible 383 4 speed. Never did any mods to it. Often wonder what happened to that car. Traded it in 1973 for a "brand new ordered from the factory" Firebird Trans Am in Brewster Green that I still have. It really is a shame that your Dad had to sell the car to pay for medical bills. As a Canadian the first thought I also had while reading this story was "Wow, that would never happen in Canada". And our income taxes aren't nearly as onerous as you might expect. As an accountant I know - typical personal marginal income taxes on average range from about 10% on $38,000 to 36% on $200,000. Not even close to 50% as another individual commented. Sorry for going slightly off topic but wanted to inform the uninformed. ... View more

Yeah, I've always liked the 70-73 Formula Firebird ram air scoops as well. I have a 1971 Firebird Formula and a 1973 Trans Am in Brewster green. I drilled out the pop rivets on the TA shaker scoop and, wow, does that thing ever make noise sucking in air upon acceleration. ... View more

I was thinking the same thing. ... View more

I agree. Why even comment on the bullet holes or the specific work done to repair the damage. Nothing. Nada. ... View more

I'd say we probably all had one that got away. I ordered and bought a new brewster green Trans Am in 1973. I wanted the SD 455 while my wife wanted AC. You couldn't get both together. Let's just say the AC has been nice to have over the 47 years of ownership. But I often think "what if?" The car would be worth twice what it is with the standard 455. And yes, I still have the TA. ... View more

Wow, I couldn't agree more about the comments regarding  driving at night with "Daytime running lights" on and absolutely no tail lights? How bonehead can you be to not realize the error. I think it does border on idiot territory. If you are driving a vehicle at night your dash lights will not illuminate whether you have said "Daytime running lights" or are driving an older vehicle. "Daytime running lights" are no excuse for not turning your lights on after dark. Well duh! You have no dash lights on. If your vehicle dash lights don't do this, maybe you should find another vehicle to drive or another driving instructor. ... View more

My 2004 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 2.5L 4 cyl rocks. Even though it has ABS brakes I seldom have to rely on them when the 5 speed manual is able to get me out of so many jams. When I encounter sketchy road conditions I simply take my foot off the gas and drop down a gear and that car is immediately starting to slow down. It's kept me out of many rear end collisions. I can't say the same for the auto transmission vehicles following me, however, especially when other motorists around me want to tailgate. ... View more

In 1973 (and 1972) the Mustang was no longer available with an engine larger than a 351. ... View more

I vaguely recall the 1966 Plymouth Fury III 2 door hardtop I had in the late 60's - early 70"s had galvanized body panels.  ... View more

love the ED comment ... View more

Right on. ... View more

I agree. IHC led the 4x4 crowd back then with some of their innovations. IHC was the first 4x4 light-truck manufacturer to offer power steering on a 4WD pickup. ... View more

It looks like a Chevette. Yawn. ... View more

I've always loved the styling of the 2nd Gen Firebirds, especially the 70-73, but, in full disclosure, I'm rather biased. I have a 1973 brewster green TA SD 455, A/C, M22 close-ratio, tilt, deluxe saddle interior, rear nerf bars, 8-track that I ordered new from the factory in March, 1973 and it's telling me it needs to come out and play soon. The only modifications I have made over the years was a full repaint in 1997 and to replace the original diaphram clutch when it calved many years ago with a Hays Borg & Beck clutch.  ... View more

I had a 1987 Chrysler Daytona Shelby Z in the late 1990's and early 2000's that I drove for a few years (2.2L Turbo II with Getrag 5-speed made 174 hp and was good for 135mph - there was no turbo lag and would go like hell). At the time I felt Chrysler had borrowed some styling cues from the 928 such as the rear side windows. So in 2007 I bought a 1989 928 S4. ... View more

I fell in love with the 928 when they were new but at the time they were way too expensive for my blood. They were just so dam beautiful to look at, though. I put the thought of ever owning one pretty much out of my mind until one day in the early 2000's while searching the internet I realized how much the price of a good quality used one had dropped. I started searching for an S4 or newer and finally had an opportunity to buy a 1989 928 S4 (dark blue on dark blue interior) in 2007. Even then the 5-speed manuals were fetching at least $10,000 more than the auto. I really wanted the manual but this auto was at a price I just couldn't refuse. The vendor lived 1050 miles from my home so I flew out to Vancouver on a Westjet seat sale, bought the car and drove it home through the Rockie Mountains (what a sweet ride - the radio wasn't working and all I listened to for 18 hours over 2 days was the sound of the tires on the road which sounded pretty good at the time - I've since replaced the old Blaupunkt cassette receiver with a Blaupunkt Hamburg c/w bluetooth).  I still have the car to this day and love every minute I've driven it. With 316 hp and 165 mph rated top speed it can really boogie. With that big wing on the back the thing just seems to squat lower and lower the faster you drive.  I won't lie, it's required some maintenance over the years but there has been other years of summer driving all I've done is change the oil. It sits in secure climate-controlled comfort all winter and the time is coming to get the thing out for another summer of fun. Wowee. Oh, by the way, as you can see from my username I have a Trans Am as well. ... View more