Gary Critcher's Lotus 72 DVD

Gary is working on a DVD about the Lotus 72 and send from time to time info about how things are going to the group of avid fans waiting for it to be finished:  *Hi all, thought I'd give you an update on what has been happening recently. *You may know that we filmed an interview with Herbie Blash back in March.*  *Things...

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Your Privacy is in Jeopardy

This coming week, Congress is set to take up another so-called "cybersecurity" bill, H.R. 3523, the "Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011" (CISPA). And this time, many of those who joined us to stop SOPA and PIPA are supporting this legislation. So only the immediate action of you and your fellow C4L members...

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The 3M plastic and emblem adhesive

Anyone out there got any suggestions on how to mount the "Super" emblems on my Hotshot? The posts are tiny, Fonda at Service Motors, suggested ear ring backs but they are too small. Anyone? 3M plastic and emblem adhesive number 08061 the pro!s choice. The push on clips are available, you may have to do a little searching. I will look in my...

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Crosleys are addictive...

I first found out about Crosleys by finding a random 'hot rod' project for $200. The hot rod turned out to be a DYI plan built body built on all Crosley running gear. Then I bought a wagon to see what the stock one's were like, and then I found some extra engines... I had been looking for a 37 Buick to restore for 10 years! I finally found...

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Leaking fuel Palio GTX ... problems still continue

The car is a 2002 Palio Sport 1.6L, So after 3 months i finally got the car back from the TASS in mangalore, and bill for 16,000rs. They said they had replaced the gear box and the clutch as well. When i saw the clutch i was so furious as it did not need changing as would be great for another 10-15,000kms. But either way i was happy to have my...

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Mercedes V-6 diesel in Ford Van

Could someone say a little bit more about installing the Mercedes V6 diesel in the Ford vans? I have a 6.0l diesel in my 2006 E350, and I'm very unhappy with it. I'm especially interested in cost, fuel mileage, and the actual process. All I know is that the previously mentioned install was difficult because the owner of the vehicle got only the...

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M151 dilemma

I have a dilemma, I have an M151 (A0). The rear end had been torched to the point that I need to fit a total new rear end. (I just created an album called "John TX"). I can get a partial (ex factory) rear end but it is for the M151 A2. My question is whether this is a no-no. I want to restore it to "deployment" status and not factory condition....

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Roof racks and brush guards for Ford Van

Sometime you having trouble finding anybody who makes a good looking huge roof rack and a brush guard for your 4x4 Ford Van. Any suggestions? Nothing cheap unless you assemble yourself. Custom or standard racks $500-800. You see at http://truckrackinc.com/default.htm and here, too, Brush bar & $1000 at http://www.aluminess.com/vans.htm I also...

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