October 2024 Blog Posts (3)

Why Use A Professional Mechanic to Start A “Dead” Car

Why Use A Professional Mechanic to Start A “Dead” Car

by Mike Thies, Certified Vehicle Appraiser

Luckily, “Dead” in this case doesn’t mean gone forever.  It refers to a car that may have been running fine at some point but has been left unattended, not started, for an extended period.  Museum cars, family estate probate, life demands; the reasons fill a long list of how this can easily happen.  Members of the International Vehicle Appraisers Network encounter this fairly…

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Added by Michael Thies on October 28, 2024 at 10:30am — No Comments

Santa's Toy Run #17 - NASA-SE - 12/7-8/24 - Road Atlanta

Added by Ron on October 13, 2024 at 11:20pm — No Comments

Jim Greene - Mobile Mechanic by Mike Thies, Certified Vehicle Appraiser

The number of inoperative classic and collectible vehicles sitting idle in garages around the country has been steadily growing. Many of these once-prized vehicles are left to gather dust due to a combination of factors, including aging parts, lack of maintenance, and the increasing complexity of restoration. Collectible cars, often built decades ago, require specialized parts and knowledge, both of which are becoming harder to find. As a result, many owners…

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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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