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Hooniverse Truck Thursday: For Consideration, A 333,917 Mile Possessing 2005 Toyota Tundra
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So this olelongrooffan has previously shared that I am Hooning around a free to me 2006 Scion xBox these days at my new gig. When it came into my possession it possessed just over 200K on its clock and that number is now over 214,000. 562 miles on Wednesday alone. Anyway, on Tuesday this olelongrooffan…
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Roadside Attractions – 1988 Ford F-250
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For this installment of Roadside Attractions, I once again bring you another worthy nominee for induction into the Brown Car Appreciation Society. I was driving home after work one day, when I spotted this brown truck sitting on an empty corner, which seems to be the neighborhood used car lot. I see at least…
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Truck in the Twilight – 1957 Chevrolet 3100
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Spending a Sunday night at church is not unusual for me; doing it in a field is a little unusual, I will admit. However, it paid dividends in other ways this time. As I almost always do, I had my camera in my pocket, just in case I run across something interesting. I didn’t go…
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Truck Thursday Extravaganza – Tons of Trucks Take to the Track
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Greg mentioned in The News last week the story of an attempt to beat the previous world record of Guinness Book of World Records World’s Largest Parade of Pickups. This was a promotion undertaken by RFDTV and their new Rural Radio XM channel, and it was, by all counts, wildly successful. The previous record…
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Truck Thursday: 1978 Ford F-150 is a hot rod Lincoln?
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From our good friends in Orting, WA comes another worthy nominee for the Brown Car Appreciation Society. This one comes with a little something something under the hood, too. Check it out.
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Off-Roading in a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover – Part 3
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Several weeks ago I had an opportunity to spend a few hours at the Land-Rover Experience Driving School in Manchester, Vermont. In part one we learned about what one should know about their vehicle before heading off-pavement. In part two we discussed basic off-road driving techniques. Now, in part three, we will take a quick…
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Truck Thursday: Long Shots: A Mildew Covered Red Cargostar Spotted In The Wild
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Well my fellow Hoons, ever since this olelongrooffan started driving my new baby longroof, my on the road exploits have mostly been destination driven. Well after I posted that tidbit of information, this olelongrooffan once again began pondering what a real balanced existence is. I mean, yes, my job is important and I believe in…
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Truck Thursday – The Tasty Trucks of Hot Rods & Dogs
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As I mentioned in a previous post, I attended the Hot Rods & Dogs car show on June 15, and as I also mentioned, it was very well attended, with a good variety of classic machines. For Truck Thursday, I’d like to share with you a few of my favorite rigs from the show, in…
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Truck Thursday: Well, Technically, It Is A Longroof
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So, as this olelongrooffan has previously mentioned, I gots me a job that allows me to put nearly 1,000 miles a week on my mini longroof checking out projects in which I am involved all over the southern end of the Sunshine State. One of the attractions to me with this company is that I…
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Craigslist: 1965 Ford F-100 Custom Cab gets my goat
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You know, craigslisters can be a interesting bunch. Something about the anonymity of the internet and the faceless format of craigslist brings out the best and worst in people. In the cars&trucks forum, it’s no different; owners from clueless teenagers to used car salesman to the blue Grand Am guy try to get your attention…
