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![This photo is not my truck, mine was red and had a matching Snugtop. The only photo I could find of my truck was of a portion of the left […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1986_Toyota_Truck_003-1500x1032-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1986 Toyota Deluxe Xtra Cab – Chapter 10, L’il Red")
COAL: 1986 Toyota Deluxe Xtra Cab – Chapter 10, L’il Red
Posted on April 15, 2023 | 9 CommentsThis photo is not my truck, mine was red and had a matching Snugtop. The only photo I could find of my truck was of a portion of the left […] -
![My sister’s 1988 Nissan In August of 1989 I was starting my final semester in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arizona and starting to look for a professional position. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1988-Nissan.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1989 Nissan Hardbody Pickup – Chapter 9, My Graduation Present")
COAL: 1989 Nissan Hardbody Pickup – Chapter 9, My Graduation Present
Posted on April 8, 2023 | 6 CommentsMy sister’s 1988 Nissan In August of 1989 I was starting my final semester in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arizona and starting to look for a professional position. […] -
![Its a “Woodie” I saw this on my way home from an appointment the other day. The foreman on the construction site across the street said that it belonged to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_1383.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 2009 PT Cruiser “Woodie”")
Curbside Outtake: 2009 PT Cruiser “Woodie”
Posted on April 3, 2023 | 17 CommentsIts a “Woodie” I saw this on my way home from an appointment the other day. The foreman on the construction site across the street said that it belonged to […] -
![In July 1984 I put a small tear in my Left ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) (see BOAL: 1982 Honda GL500 Silverwing – Chapter 5, The Baby “Wing”). I was discharged […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1984-Aries.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1984 Dodge Aries – Chapter 8, Short Term Transportation")
COAL: 1984 Dodge Aries – Chapter 8, Short Term Transportation
Posted on March 25, 2023 | 21 CommentsIn July 1984 I put a small tear in my Left ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) (see BOAL: 1982 Honda GL500 Silverwing – Chapter 5, The Baby “Wing”). I was discharged […] -
![DOD July 11, 1944, Acquired Fall 1985 This is my COAL I let it go once but got it back. It will be my daughters when I pass. Above photo […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/5tt.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1944 Willys MB – Chapter 7, My Real Jeep – Part 1 AZ & CA")
COAL: 1944 Willys MB – Chapter 7, My Real Jeep – Part 1 AZ & CA
Posted on March 18, 2023 | 7 CommentsDOD July 11, 1944, Acquired Fall 1985 This is my COAL I let it go once but got it back. It will be my daughters when I pass. Above photo […] -
![A Pretty Face Some cars you buy because they strike your fancy, some because you always wanted them and some because you’ve got a specific need. This van fell into […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/A100-and-Duster.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1968 Dodge A108 Van – Chapter 6, Some Cars Are Just Tools")
COAL: 1968 Dodge A108 Van – Chapter 6, Some Cars Are Just Tools
Posted on March 11, 2023 | 21 CommentsA Pretty Face Some cars you buy because they strike your fancy, some because you always wanted them and some because you’ve got a specific need. This van fell into […] -
![Ready to Cruise Sitting on the USS Eisenhower in the Med during the fall of 1983 I decided that I wanted a motorcycle. I liked the idea of a fairing […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1982-Silverwing.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "BOAL: 1982 Honda GL500 Silverwing – Chapter 5, The Baby “Wing”")
BOAL: 1982 Honda GL500 Silverwing – Chapter 5, The Baby “Wing”
Posted on March 4, 2023 | 16 CommentsReady to Cruise Sitting on the USS Eisenhower in the Med during the fall of 1983 I decided that I wanted a motorcycle. I liked the idea of a fairing […] -
![It’s January 1984. We got back from the Med just before Christmas. I went on leave over New Years and now I’m back on the ship missing my Jeep. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CJ7-3-Qtr-LF.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1983 Jeep CJ7 – Chapter 4, A “Modern” Jeep")
COAL: 1983 Jeep CJ7 – Chapter 4, A “Modern” Jeep
Posted on February 25, 2023 | 18 CommentsIt’s January 1984. We got back from the Med just before Christmas. I went on leave over New Years and now I’m back on the ship missing my Jeep. I […] -
![Photo is not my Jeep, but is a reasonable representation. It appears I never took any photo’s. A couple of weeks before the Dodge Rampage tried to kill me, I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1946_Willys_Jeep.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1946 Willys CJ2A – Chapter 3, Catch & Release")
COAL: 1946 Willys CJ2A – Chapter 3, Catch & Release
Posted on February 18, 2023 | 7 CommentsPhoto is not my Jeep, but is a reasonable representation. It appears I never took any photo’s. A couple of weeks before the Dodge Rampage tried to kill me, I […] -
![Chrysler’s answer to the Chevrolet El Camino, Ford Ranchero, VW Rabbit and the Suburu Brat. Two doors, two bucket seats, a 2.2 Liter 4 and a 4 speed manual transmission. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1982-Rampage.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1982 Dodge Rampage – Chapter 2, My First New Car")
COAL: 1982 Dodge Rampage – Chapter 2, My First New Car
Posted on February 11, 2023 | 37 CommentsChrysler’s answer to the Chevrolet El Camino, Ford Ranchero, VW Rabbit and the Suburu Brat. Two doors, two bucket seats, a 2.2 Liter 4 and a 4 speed manual transmission. […] -
![(Welcome our new Saturday COALer, Seth A.) Ely Park, Binghampton, NY just after sunrise on 4-16-1981. My first roll of 35 mm film with my dad’s then 20+ year old […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1973-Charger.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "COAL: 1973 Dodge Charger – You Always Remember Your First")
COAL: 1973 Dodge Charger – You Always Remember Your First
Posted on February 4, 2023 | 18 Comments(Welcome our new Saturday COALer, Seth A.) Ely Park, Binghampton, NY just after sunrise on 4-16-1981. My first roll of 35 mm film with my dad’s then 20+ year old […]
