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Old 04-19-2005, 12:45 PM
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retreads
torsion bar suspension
vinyl seat covers
4-barrel
3-speed
"Mechanic On Duty" signs at gas stations
tow trucks with bumper slings
floor mounted high beam switches

"dialing" a phone number
punch cards
slide rules
adding machines
carbon paper
chalk boards

I still have a slide rule just in case I need to do some trig after civilization comes to an end.
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3 duces
Photo developing
Datsun
DeLorean
Bricklin
Studebaker
Nash-Rambler
American Motors
Curb Feelers
Old 04-19-2005, 03:22 PM
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Weber, unless BBQ
35 cent high test
record player
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Oh yeah,

Delortto
SU
Stromberg
over rev
Heathkit
tranistor radio
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Originally Posted by ralper,Apr 19 2005, 03:09 AM
My little younger one, Adam, who is a car nut does.
Heh. He probably knows about crank starters too.

Clutch.
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Originally Posted by Warren J. Dew,Apr 19 2005, 08:05 PM
Heh. He probably knows about crank starters too.

Clutch.
As a matter of fact, I showed him a crank starter on an MG-TC at last year's British Car Show in my area!
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35mm Film
16mm Film
Film in general
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Originally Posted by Warren J. Dew,Apr 19 2005, 05:05 PM

Clutch.
noooooooooooooooooo
Don't take our clutch pedal away!
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Independently owned and operated
Made In America
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How about a phone booth?


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