Category: Wheel Tracks
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Local Boy Makes Good
It’s very common these days to wring our hands over the fact that the younger generation has little interest or motivation beyond their smart phones and social media. In the […]
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I Just Can’t Stop!
Let’s face it. Old cars have lousy brakes. Model T Fords only have brakes on the rear wheels, and even those do not work very well. To be fair, the […]
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Engine Management Upgrade
The distributer in my 1987 Saab 900 Turbo recently broke. Even though it is a Bosch distributer, it is no longer manufactured and parts are not available. This distributer was […]
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Winter Driving
On my way home from a friend’s house last night, in the dark, I happened upon a car that was stuck on a hill with a person behind the steering […]
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1921 Franklin Runabout
“Do you want to buy that Franklin Runabout?” “I don’t need it.” “Yes, you don’t need it, but do you want to buy it?” That is how the ‘partnership’ started […]
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1957 Pontiac Clipper
Lee and Geri Carpenter’s 1957 Packard Clipper Has VAE club history at its best. This 1957 Packard Clipper was originally owned by the parents of one of the VAE’s founding members. […]
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What does “FG” Mean?
Dave is taking a brake this month – An email exchange with our VAE expert on Vermont number plates. VAE member, John Sandvil, recently purchased a Vermont number plate with # […]
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Happy New Year – 2018
As the time is getting close, I will first wish one and all a Happy New Year. It is a bit hard to believe it will be 2018 (if you […]
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1992 Jaguar XJS Elegante
A beautiful 1992 Jaguar XJS Elegante owned by Serge Benoit We have all heard about Serge Benoit… or should we say, we have all “heard” Serge Benoit. Serge has been […]
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It’s in the Bag
When doing engine work or restoration work, organization is key to success. I recently overhauled an engine in my shop, and I was greatly aided by a careful and thoughtful […]
