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![A recent entry in JP Cavanaugh’s COAL, about his 1968 Chrysler sparked some personal memories, and some comments, about subverted automotive safety features. In JPC’s case, that trigger had to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/s-l1600.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD – What Auto Safety Devices are Most Often Bypassed or Ignored?")
QOTD – What Auto Safety Devices are Most Often Bypassed or Ignored?
Posted on November 25, 2022 | 129 CommentsA recent entry in JP Cavanaugh’s COAL, about his 1968 Chrysler sparked some personal memories, and some comments, about subverted automotive safety features. In JPC’s case, that trigger had to […] -
![(first posted 11/7/2016) The EPA has issued its “Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through 2016”report). (The updated report through 2020 is here). It’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/EPA-0-to-60.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The EPA’s Charts On Efficiency, Performance, Weight and Other Metrics, 1975-2016 — Peak Malaise Was Obviously In 1982")
The EPA’s Charts On Efficiency, Performance, Weight and Other Metrics, 1975-2016 — Peak Malaise Was Obviously In 1982
Posted on November 7, 2022 | 54 Comments(first posted 11/7/2016) The EPA has issued its “Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through 2016”report). (The updated report through 2020 is here). It’s […] -
![For too many years I’ve cringed when I see or hear the expression BOF (Body On Frame) as applied to American cars with perimeter frames, meaning pretty much all of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Frames-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Tech History: The Perimeter Frame – Body-And-Frame, Not Body-On-Frame")
Tech History: The Perimeter Frame – Body-And-Frame, Not Body-On-Frame
Posted on November 3, 2022 | 50 CommentsFor too many years I’ve cringed when I see or hear the expression BOF (Body On Frame) as applied to American cars with perimeter frames, meaning pretty much all of […] -
![When one discusses American cars of the 1970s, good handling is not typically something that pops into one’s thoughts. If anything, most American cars of the 1970s have a reputation […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1973-Grand-Am-cutaway.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Tech: 1973-77 GM Colonnade Chassis Design – Corner Carving through the Brougham Era")
CC Tech: 1973-77 GM Colonnade Chassis Design – Corner Carving through the Brougham Era
Posted on October 26, 2022 | 67 CommentsWhen one discusses American cars of the 1970s, good handling is not typically something that pops into one’s thoughts. If anything, most American cars of the 1970s have a reputation […] -
![Many of us contributors and commenters lived through the era prior to electronic fuel injection. This meant that most of us have had the “pleasure” of owning and driving cars […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Torino-Carb.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Tech: The Operation and Tuning of a Holley Carburetor – a Modern Twist on Old Tech")
CC Tech: The Operation and Tuning of a Holley Carburetor – a Modern Twist on Old Tech
Posted on October 12, 2022 | 40 CommentsMany of us contributors and commenters lived through the era prior to electronic fuel injection. This meant that most of us have had the “pleasure” of owning and driving cars […] -
![(first posted 8/31/2012. Revised 6/6/2016 and 6/6/2022) Overdrive. For you younger readers, no, we’re not talking about the top gear in modern stick-shift or automatic transmissions. This is about epicyclic […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/overdirve.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: The Mysteries Of Automotive Epicyclic Or Planetary Overdrive Revealed – The Predecessor To Modern Overdrive")
Automotive History: The Mysteries Of Automotive Epicyclic Or Planetary Overdrive Revealed – The Predecessor To Modern Overdrive
Posted on June 8, 2022 | 153 Comments(first posted 8/31/2012. Revised 6/6/2016 and 6/6/2022) Overdrive. For you younger readers, no, we’re not talking about the top gear in modern stick-shift or automatic transmissions. This is about epicyclic […] -
![In Part One, we covered the early Pytchley and Golde sunroofs. Neither of these looks exactly like what you get when you order a sunroof in a car today. For […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1969-Thunderbird-ad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech: History of the Sliding Sunroof and Moonroof, Part 2 – A New Moon(roof)")
Curbside Tech: History of the Sliding Sunroof and Moonroof, Part 2 – A New Moon(roof)
Posted on September 7, 2021 | 25 CommentsIn Part One, we covered the early Pytchley and Golde sunroofs. Neither of these looks exactly like what you get when you order a sunroof in a car today. For […] -
![The sliding sunroof/moonroof was a seldom-seen feature on cars when I was growing up in the 70s, and second only to air conditioning in terms of the amount of awe […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1959-porsche-356a-1600-super-sunroof-coupe.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech: History of the Sliding Sunroof and Moonroof, Part 1 – Rise and Shine")
Curbside Tech: History of the Sliding Sunroof and Moonroof, Part 1 – Rise and Shine
Posted on September 6, 2021 | 58 CommentsThe sliding sunroof/moonroof was a seldom-seen feature on cars when I was growing up in the 70s, and second only to air conditioning in terms of the amount of awe […] -
![It’s rather long, dense and technical, but if aerodynamics is not a drag for you, you might want to peruse this. It’s a good complement to my own three-part series […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/aero-top.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage R&T Tech Article: “Aerodynamic Drag” (1966)")
Vintage R&T Tech Article: “Aerodynamic Drag” (1966)
Posted on July 31, 2021 | 14 CommentsIt’s rather long, dense and technical, but if aerodynamics is not a drag for you, you might want to peruse this. It’s a good complement to my own three-part series […] -
![Jim Klein recently posted a junkyard post on a 1976 Cadillac Seville. Not only was this an awesome junkyard find, but it stirred up lots of conversation in the comments […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/1976-Eldorado-Fuel-Injection.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1975-1979 Cadillac Electronic Fuel Injection – GM’s (Gladly) Forgotten Fuelie – A GM Deadly Sin?")
Automotive History: 1975-1979 Cadillac Electronic Fuel Injection – GM’s (Gladly) Forgotten Fuelie – A GM Deadly Sin?
Posted on July 30, 2021 | 108 CommentsJim Klein recently posted a junkyard post on a 1976 Cadillac Seville. Not only was this an awesome junkyard find, but it stirred up lots of conversation in the comments […] -
![This past Saturday was a beautiful warm spring day with the sun shining. It was a perfect day to go for a cruise in one of my old cars. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Camaro-old-tire.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Tech/QOTD: How Old Are Your Tires? How to Check the Age of Your Tires.")
CC Tech/QOTD: How Old Are Your Tires? How to Check the Age of Your Tires.
Posted on April 28, 2021 | 66 CommentsThis past Saturday was a beautiful warm spring day with the sun shining. It was a perfect day to go for a cruise in one of my old cars. I […] -
![(first posted 8/13/2012) Do a google search for “Camaro engine swaps” and 891,000 results come up, of which probably 890,999 have to do with some variation of a bow tie […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/a-Cama.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Only 1969 Camaro With A Four Cylinder Cummins Diesel")
The Only 1969 Camaro With A Four Cylinder Cummins Diesel
Posted on March 4, 2021 | 17 Comments(first posted 8/13/2012) Do a google search for “Camaro engine swaps” and 891,000 results come up, of which probably 890,999 have to do with some variation of a bow tie […] -
![General Motors products from the early 1950s are not known for their precise panel gaps and hood fitment, and in the Buick world in particular, the 1953 model is particularly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/111_0705a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside PSA, Starring My 1953 Buick Special – Have You Checked Your Hood Hinges Lately?")
Curbside PSA, Starring My 1953 Buick Special – Have You Checked Your Hood Hinges Lately?
Posted on February 15, 2021 | 24 CommentsGeneral Motors products from the early 1950s are not known for their precise panel gaps and hood fitment, and in the Buick world in particular, the 1953 model is particularly […] -
![(first posted 1/24/2015) If I haven’t learned something new each day here, it’s been a waste. A couple of days ago, at the V5 diesel post, I got into a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/a-gas.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Tech: Why Gasoline Engines Intrinsically Make More Torque and Power Than Diesel Engines")
CC Tech: Why Gasoline Engines Intrinsically Make More Torque and Power Than Diesel Engines
Posted on January 25, 2021 | 158 Comments(first posted 1/24/2015) If I haven’t learned something new each day here, it’s been a waste. A couple of days ago, at the V5 diesel post, I got into a […] -
![Ever wonder just why a big four cylinder almost invariably has more punch down low, and less need to rev than a similar-sized six or V8? There’s a very simple […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/a-honda-horz.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Engine Tech 101: How Displacement Per Cylinder Affects Torque and Horsepower")
Engine Tech 101: How Displacement Per Cylinder Affects Torque and Horsepower
Posted on January 13, 2021 | 74 CommentsEver wonder just why a big four cylinder almost invariably has more punch down low, and less need to rev than a similar-sized six or V8? There’s a very simple […]
