Category: Wheel Tracks
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1929 Chevrolet Roadster
Gael and Judy Boardman’s 1929 2-Door 2– passenger Chevy Roadster We know from the bill of sale, in 1999 Gael purchased the roadster from F.E.Rambo of Saginaw, Michigan. We believe, Steve Dana with his truck and […]
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Don’t put off………
The phrase “Don’t put off ’til tomorrow what you can do today” keeps going through my head lately. Gael and I talked about becoming plus members of the 251 Club […]
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A Franklin Automobile Enthusiasts
Do you remember the TV series Mash? Did you know those helicopters that flew in wounded soldiers were Bell 47s units….and the engines they used were Franklin engines? The Franklin […]
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The Vermont Antique & Classic Automobile Show – 1957 to 2019
Not a lot was written about 1957 other than a race up the Mt. Mansfield Toll Road by a Stanley Steamer and a Model T. In the 1958 VAE Show, there […]
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Driveshaft Fail – Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs
Absent any questions this month, I will share a story about how costly it can be to ignore warning signs and delay needed maintenance. A friend of mine has a […]
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Been there, done it in a Probe
I admit it. I’m not that into cars. If it has 4 tires and a steering wheel and can get me to where I want to go safely, I’m happy. […]
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Saab 900
Absent any questions this month, I will briefly discuss some cars in my shop this month. Both of my sons now have cars. I wanted their first cars to be […]
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1926 Ford Model T Speedster
There is a new “muscle car” in town and hang-on Lucy if you want to race! This Ford Model T Speedster is the creation of VAEer, Dennis Dodd of East Fairfield, Vermont. Dennis has the Patience […]
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What Things Have Changed?
Every time I go to Williston and pass by Friendly’s restaurant, I remember my days in X-Ray school when we would collect our paychecks (second year students were paid $80/month […]
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The Classic Auto Festival at Shelburne Museum
A collaboration between the museum and our VAE, June 15 & 16. The first was in 1969 and it was called the “Shelburne Vintage Automobile Exposition”. Different name, same great fun. June […]