BACK IN THE GOOD, OLD DAYS (pre-internet), we actually used to go down to the nearest convenience store and buy a weekly Auto Trader or Bargain Finder (or, the monthly Auto Trader Old Car Book). We would PAY to run a picture ad of our vehicles for sale, or take advantage of the free parts… Read more »

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TITS,TIRES, OR TECHNOLOGY: My brother once laid this on me shortly after his future ex-wife blew up the 400 engine in their Blazer. “If it has tits or tires- it will give you trouble.” My thinking was that he had neglected to check the oil in a good, long time. I’m thinking we ought to… Read more »

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    APRIL FOOLS!

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    HAPPY EASTER INFIDELS!  Jeff Dunham’s ‘Achmed the Dead Terrorist’s Easter Greeting. The view outside makes me believe this Easter weekend is a joke.  One of the things that I do partly as a result of being old and cheap is that I ‘recycle’ calendars.  With all of the cool pictures, I could not throw them… Read more »

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    POST SWAP MEET POST

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      Figure that one out.  While I had to bring ‘The Junkyard Dog’ back home with me, I count the event a success.  I got to catch up with some friends and acquaintances I hadn’t seen in a while.  I handed out a slug of business cards, and I came home with some parts I… Read more »

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    SPRING MESSAGE

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    The calendar says Spring is tomorrow.  The view out the window says otherwise.  Nevertheless,  the first hints of a change in seasons in the automotive universe began last weekend with the E-G show and auction. (There was also the Taboo sex show.)  I didn’t see either.  Next up is The Quick Times Swap Meet.  I’m… Read more »

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    THE LAST TIME

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    THE LAST TIME…     As we go through life we have many occasions where we can say “The Last Time…”  Last Saturday 16 December 2017 was the last time I ate at The Burger Baron south of Red Deer.  After I placed my order, Sal Klemaledine (the owner of this restaurant- and the Burger Baron chain)… Read more »

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    Jeff’s Rants and Raves

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    FIRST BLOG ENTRY OF Chrome N Rust 2.0! HERE is something that I need to point out: I want to begin this first new blog entry by stating that our issues with the ‘BANK’ are behind us.  I won’t get into any details here, and frankly, it’s none of your business.  Since we did not win… Read more »