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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Eric VanBuren
Posts by Eric VanBuren
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![Last summer I made a trip to Spokane for Hoopfest, which is where I found the little (big) red wagon. Hoopfest, the largest street basketball gathering in the world, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2233-e1351664876116.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Dealer Classics: Eclectic Mix")
Dealer Classics: Eclectic Mix
Posted on November 3, 2012 | 45 CommentsLast summer I made a trip to Spokane for Hoopfest, which is where I found the little (big) red wagon. Hoopfest, the largest street basketball gathering in the world, […] -
![— Recently, we participated in a community Haunted Forest during a fund-raising event for our Robotics club. On the night of our dress rehearsal, this hearse came rolling in to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012-10-25_17-12-39_785-e1351648510556.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: Graveside Classic — 1976 S&S Centennial Edition (Updated)")
CC Outtakes: Graveside Classic — 1976 S&S Centennial Edition (Updated)
Posted on October 31, 2012 | 27 Comments— Recently, we participated in a community Haunted Forest during a fund-raising event for our Robotics club. On the night of our dress rehearsal, this hearse came rolling in to […] -
![As part of my new job as an official FIRST employee I found myself heading to Seafair to help set up our demo booth the other day. On the way […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2012-08-03_08-00-00_702-e1344058036445.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outakes: Where Did All The Whales Go……….To Seattle")
Curbside Outakes: Where Did All The Whales Go……….To Seattle
Posted on August 8, 2012 | 27 CommentsAs part of my new job as an official FIRST employee I found myself heading to Seafair to help set up our demo booth the other day. On the way […] -
![A few weeks ago I found myself in Spokane Wa for a robotics outreach event. Our team’s coach kept saying we’re by the red wagon, which of course made we […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-07-01_09-07-54_987.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Little (BIG) Red Wagon")
CC Outtake: Little (BIG) Red Wagon
Posted on July 14, 2012 | 9 CommentsA few weeks ago I found myself in Spokane Wa for a robotics outreach event. Our team’s coach kept saying we’re by the red wagon, which of course made we […] -
![I’m back! The FIRST Robotics Competition season has reached its end for our team. At our second event we qualified for the World Championships extending our season another month, not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2012-04-26_21-20-12_441.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: The Buforolla, Or Making Do With What You Have")
CC Outtakes: The Buforolla, Or Making Do With What You Have
Posted on May 3, 2012 | 12 CommentsI’m back! The FIRST Robotics Competition season has reached its end for our team. At our second event we qualified for the World Championships extending our season another month, not […] -
![Years ago there were a number of additives on the market containing “Teflon” or PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) the most well known was Slick 50. While PTFE is a wonderful anti friction […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/slick50ad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Clueless: Additives: Snake Oil or Magic Elixir? Part 3b Crankcase Additives")
Curbside Clueless: Additives: Snake Oil or Magic Elixir? Part 3b Crankcase Additives
Posted on February 28, 2012 | 18 CommentsYears ago there were a number of additives on the market containing “Teflon” or PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) the most well known was Slick 50. While PTFE is a wonderful anti friction […] -
![Strange how things work out. Earlier this week I went into Seattle to pickup some Aluminum for our Robotics team’s last minute rush and what did I spy but this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2012-02-13_13-29-15_292.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outake: The Last Of The Real Imperials")
CC Outake: The Last Of The Real Imperials
Posted on February 17, 2012 | 14 CommentsStrange how things work out. Earlier this week I went into Seattle to pickup some Aluminum for our Robotics team’s last minute rush and what did I spy but this […] -
Curbside Clueless: Additives: Snake Oil or Magic Elixir? Part 3a Crankcase Additives
Posted on January 19, 2012 | 12 CommentsWell we’ve discussed fuel and coolant additives in part 1 and part 2 so now it’s time for crankcase additives. -
![With a number of people lamenting the fact that the intro of the Escort into the US market meant the exit of the Fiesta, it didn’t surprise me that much […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/fiesta4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Ford Fiesta")
CC Outtake: Ford Fiesta
Posted on December 30, 2011 | 20 CommentsWith a number of people lamenting the fact that the intro of the Escort into the US market meant the exit of the Fiesta, it didn’t surprise me that much […] -
![In part one we started our discussion of additives with those for the fuel system. Considering Paul’s recent post on his Subaru passing the 150K mark and comments about the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Johnson_s-Radiator-Cement-1920A1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Clueless: Additives: Snake Oil or Magic Elixir? Part 2 – Cooling System Additives")
Curbside Clueless: Additives: Snake Oil or Magic Elixir? Part 2 – Cooling System Additives
Posted on December 19, 2011 | 29 CommentsIn part one we started our discussion of additives with those for the fuel system. Considering Paul’s recent post on his Subaru passing the 150K mark and comments about the […] -
![We’ve had a couple of questions related to additives. I don’t know exactly how long after Ford put America on wheels the first products popped up laying claims to cure […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/motor-cure.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Clueless: Additives, Snake Oil or Miracle Elixir ? Part 1")
Curbside Clueless: Additives, Snake Oil or Miracle Elixir ? Part 1
Posted on December 15, 2011 | 24 CommentsWe’ve had a couple of questions related to additives. I don’t know exactly how long after Ford put America on wheels the first products popped up laying claims to cure […] -
![So now that we’ve all picked our Coast to Coast Classic, in the first Curbside Clueless See the USA, In a Crown Victoria , for the great road trip, where […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/curvy-highway-drive-0808-lg-112367041.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Clueless: The Great Coast to Coast Classic Road Trip")
Curbside Clueless: The Great Coast to Coast Classic Road Trip
Posted on December 9, 2011 | 46 CommentsSo now that we’ve all picked our Coast to Coast Classic, in the first Curbside Clueless See the USA, In a Crown Victoria , for the great road trip, where […] -
![cis.ch, a reader from Switzerland writes: This sounds like the right place to get some feedback on a crazy idea I’ve been toying with for some years. You could call […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ford_crown_victoria_lx_sedan_1993.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Clueless: See The USA, In A Crown Victoria")
Curbside Clueless: See The USA, In A Crown Victoria
Posted on December 7, 2011 | 55 Commentscis.ch, a reader from Switzerland writes: This sounds like the right place to get some feedback on a crazy idea I’ve been toying with for some years. You could call […] -
![Paul recently approached me (aka scoutdude) about a new feature here at the Curbside. The plan is that I and your fellow readers will be answering your automotive questions, no […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/scout-avitar.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Announces Curbside Clueless: A New Column Of Advice And Tech Tips")
CC Announces Curbside Clueless: A New Column Of Advice And Tech Tips
Posted on December 6, 2011 | 13 CommentsPaul recently approached me (aka scoutdude) about a new feature here at the Curbside. The plan is that I and your fellow readers will be answering your automotive questions, no […]
