Archive for November, 2010

GM opens factories to public

In a chance to redeem themselves even further and give the people a glimpse into what General Motors does and has changed to re-gain their market status they have announced that they will be opening all 54 of their manufacturing facilities to the public in a series of open houses. Opening the doors to the [...]


Photos: Pebble Beach’s concept cars - CNET News

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is a great place to see a flawlessly restored 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II. But the event also features plenty of the latest cars, too. Attendees en route to the classic car show’s awards ceremony Sunday were …

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Bill Cosby tells a tale of a Shelby Super Snake

Bill Cosby was once questioned by Carroll Shelby in the late 60′s why he always drove imported cars, such as Ferrari’s and insisted that he should switch to an American counterpart. Cosby agreed and was soon delivered a Shelby Cobra Super Snake which was rumored to have 462hp and some 800 ft lbs of torque. [...]


first choice:
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://classic-car.y2u.co.uk/Photo_caq/Cl_Jeep_Cherokee_01.jpg&imgrefurl=http://classic-car.y2u.co.uk/Cl_Jeep_Cherokee_01.htm&usg=__sgj18nAneGuHpkbH1FFuJOQ6SeM=&h=375&w=500&sz=39&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=XfwHGwCgkcrKjM:&tbnh=141&tbnw=170&prev=/images%3Fq%3Djeep%2Bcherokee%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1139%26bih%3D613%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=479&ei=6TzrTLHmCoL78AbvhoGKAg&oei=6TzrTLHmCoL78AbvhoGKAg&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0&tx=76&ty=63

second choice:
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.auto123.com/ArtImages/1672/01.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.auto123.com/en/multimedia/photos/new-photos%3Ftopic%3D2001&usg=__qXsmY2wIAXiIxOWBGllu02RRhR8=&h=408&w=544&sz=54&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=FxU4BmDRjBzC3M:&tbnh=140&tbnw=179&prev=/images%3Fq%3Djeep%2Bgrand%2Bcherokee%2B2001%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1139%26bih%3D613%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=129&vpy=269&dur=1732&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=162&ty=115&ei=xD3rTM_wJ8OC8gbT7tyGAg&oei=xD3rTM_wJ8OC8gbT7tyGAg&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0

im looking at 1999-2001 range. i will be frequently driving to NH for snowboarding, and surfing in the winter. which one would be the best choice?

GM invests more money in infrastructure

General Motors has said that they will invest $163.2 million in three plants to prepare for the increased engine production for the Chevrolet Volt, Cruze, and an unnamed smaller model. Most of the money will go to GM’s Flint Engine Operations as they prepare to churn out Ecotec 1.4L 4-cylinder engines. GM says that this [...]


I’m looking into buying a classic car (muscle car) and I’m just wondering what would be the best choice.
I love the ‘66 chevy impala, the old monte carlo and the chevy caprice.
my only problem is, I want to drive it in the winter, I’ve heard lots about this not being a good idea, but with the right winter care would it really be as bad as Ive heard?
or should I just buy a used car that would work well in the winter and use the classic in the summer?

Voting Question: Christmas present ideas?

So, I’ll give you ages and a general description of what they like. My approx. limit per person is $15
My dad: 44 years old. Likes country music, fixing things, and classic cars.
My mom: 43 years old. Likes relaxing, and spending time with family.
My older sister: 20 years old. Likes the outdoors, country music, and shes pregnant
My brother in law: 19 years old. Likes ANYTHING rednecky? And classic country music
My younger brother: 11 years old. Likes to put things together, fix things, model cars, and video games.
My younger sister: 9 years old. Likes make up, Taylor Swift, dancing, playing outside, scrapbookingb, etc.

Please give me some ideas! Thanks! :D <3

So, I’ll give you ages and a general description of what they like. My approx. limit per person is $15
My dad: 44 years old. Likes country music, fixing things, and classic cars.
My mom: 43 years old. Likes relaxing, and spending time with family.
My older sister: 20 years old. Likes the outdoors, country music, and shes pregnant
My brother in law: 19 years old. Likes ANYTHING rednecky? And classic country music
My younger brother: 11 years old. Likes to put things together, fix things, model cars, and video games.
My younger sister: 9 years old. Likes make up, Taylor Swift, dancing, playing outside, scrapbookingb, etc.

Please give me some ideas! Thanks! :D <3

Hi,.. I’m in the process of trying to leave my controlling boyfriend… This is a little long thanks for taking the time to read..or at least skim this :)
It has been difficult to leave him for a number of reasons… Major one being I don’t have any friends or family within a 1000 mile radius… always end up giving in to “lets go out to eat”… or something,

And of course as anyone knows who has been in this situation it can be very difficult to leave when things are great in the relationship 70% of the time. When he isnt accusing me or being paranoid and controlling he is super sweet, treats me excellent, we laugh a lot and get along great.

Its that 30% that just wont change though… It’s:

constant accusations, accuses me of lying about stupid things, accuses me of cheating when i wouldnt dream of it, gets mad if i don’t answer the phone when im showering, working, etc,.
He says he will kill me if i ever cheated on him, reads receipts when he finds them, constantly wants to be checking my phone, email, facebook, accuses me when I get wrong numbers or even spam mail that i delete…saying im hiding something, gets mad anytime i go to buy groceries or basic necessities, saying “i enjoy going out all the time”…like im looking for guys or something.
He gets mad with normal dialogue and normal questions, misinterpreting, changing my words and then blowing things out of proportion.
He has spied on me at my job and doing grocery shopping, forbids me to talk to anyone at my job and gets mad even if the talk is work related.
He admitted to me that in the distant past he has physically abused his ex and his kids.. and he shows all the signs of in the future physically abusing me…he even told me a couple times that he would like to hit me for “things ive done”. When he is mad he has told me i don’t deserve to be treated well and that he wouldn’t care if he never saw me again, ….later saying sorry and it was only because he was mad…gets mad if i turn my head to look at ANYTHING in public…saying i was looking at a guy.

I have tried probably 15 times to leave him and it has resulted in the following: (i guess its classic)

Crying (extensively) pleading, taking things of mine so that i wont go (car keys, laptop, GPS…things of value), promising to change, he has climbed on top of my car, laid down in FRONT of my car, puts his foot in front of the tire, says he will kill himself,(i dont believe it but there is always that doubt) promises that he will find me wherever i go and that he will never stop following me, waiting for me, begging me.

I know he will not change and that i need to get out now, but since i have not been successful yet i just thought it will help me leave him for good if i have the support of people telling me i’m doing the right thing…encouraging me… i dont really have anyone in my life i can talk openly about this with.
all feedback will be greatly appreciated, i need all the support i can get .
THANK YOU SO MUCH :) ((hug))

Ok, so a neighbor foreclosed. Not good news, for them or me. They cleared the home of possessions and the last I’ve seen of them was two weeks ago. Now there’s a sticker on the door. They have a ‘68 Mercury Cougar sitting on the driveway that never moved in all 7 years I’ve lived in the neighborhood. Beautiful car that I doubt runs but wondering if it is salvageable as a classic restoration project. I asked the neighbor about it years ago. He said it ran but the wife wouldn’t part with it for sentimental reasons. It was her deceased dad’s car. Are they ever coming back for it? Has the car been “claimed” somehow as bank property? How do I find out? I’d love to make some lemonade out of my situation and restore this car for myself. Would it be a crime if I had it towed over to my house? This is in North Carolina. Thanks.