January 2012 Blog Posts (6)

Great new book on the Porsche 911

Check out my latest book review for examiner.  The Complete Book of Porsche 911: Every Model Since 1964.  Here is the link:  http://www.examiner.com/vintage-transportation-in-national/the-complete-book-of-porsche-911-review

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Added by Steve Natale on January 30, 2012 at 6:21pm — No Comments

What does Car Show Judge Look For

   There are a number of organizations that train folk to be judges at car and motorcycle events.  Many people wonder and yet not everyone is always fully aware of what they are looking for.  It can be fairly daunting for a newcomer.  There are different categories have different criteria about what is expected for each car.  You are never going to please all of the judges,…

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Added by Michael Thies on January 29, 2012 at 7:30am — No Comments

Great Support for Hot Rodders

 

I recently bought a cherry '93 Ruby Corvette (the 40th Anniversary model) which had been stored all its life.  In recent years it was garaged, and driven very little.  Even though it has fairly new good quality Nito tires, I noticed a very serious shimmy in the balance at about 60 to 70 mph on the Interstate highways.  I took it over to Butler Tire in…

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Added by Michael Thies on January 23, 2012 at 2:30am — 1 Comment

2012 World Of Wheels Chattanooga TN

Check out the story and pic's , link to full gallery at bottom of blog post. 

World of Wheels 2012

Added by Jason Cole aka Bird on January 9, 2012 at 2:38pm — 2 Comments

Original owner 1970 Nova SS

Check out this very special 1970 Nova SS and the story behind it: http://www.examiner.com/classic-car-in-oakland/original-owner-1970-nova-ss

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Added by Steve Natale on January 4, 2012 at 5:52pm — No Comments

Mid-South Regional Car Show, Bazaar, and Concert in the Field April 28, 2012, Hickory, NC (a great drive-in weekend of family fun) Fundraising event for Bristar Disabled Veterans Group and World Miss…

Mid-South Regional Car Show, Bazaar, and Concert in the Field

April 28, 2012, Hickory, NC (a great drive-in weekend of family fun)

Fundraising event for Bristar Disabled Veterans Group and World Mission Outreach

Details can be found at…

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Added by Ed Mattson on January 2, 2012 at 4:30am — No Comments

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A Bite of History – The 1948 Ford F-1 by Mike Thies

A Bite of History – by Mike Thies

The 1948 Ford F-1 Pickup

The 1948 Ford F-1 wasn’t just a new truck, it was the start of something big. When Ford introduced it, they launched the very first F-Series, the truck line that would become America’s favorite for generations. This was the first Ford pickup built on a dedicated truck chassis rather than a car-based frame,…

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Posted by Michael Thies on October 29, 2025 at 4:08pm

A Bite of History – The “Car Guy’s Garage” by Mike Thies

A Bite of History – by Mike Thies

The “Car Guy’s Garage”

Step inside a place like this and you can almost hear the echoes of every wrench turned and every engine fired back to life. The light hums off the old signs, Route 66, Coca-Cola, Phillips 66, and the smell is that unmistakable mix of oil, leather, and stories. This isn’t just a garage. It’s a…

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Posted by Michael Thies on October 26, 2025 at 4:30pm

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