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![I’ve promised to share with my El Camino project details every Tuesday morning, so let’s start by reviewing the factory installed options it came with. To help guide us […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Dave-EL-Camino.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech- Reviewing the El Kylemino’s Features")
Curbside Tech- Reviewing the El Kylemino’s Features
Posted on August 13, 2019 | 16 CommentsI’ve promised to share with my El Camino project details every Tuesday morning, so let’s start by reviewing the factory installed options it came with. To help guide us […] -
![On Tuesday, I introduced you to the El Kylemino, my ’87 El Camino. Back in 2014, I introduced you to the first Curbside Classic I purchased, the Soul Survivor. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/RMMR.resize.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech- An Update on the Soul Survivor")
Curbside Tech- An Update on the Soul Survivor
Posted on August 9, 2019 | 21 CommentsOn Tuesday, I introduced you to the El Kylemino, my ’87 El Camino. Back in 2014, I introduced you to the first Curbside Classic I purchased, the Soul Survivor. The […] -
![Link to my love letter. Many moons ago, I wrote a love letter to the many El Caminos plying the streets of Los Angeles. At the time, my only motivation […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Exterior-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech- Introducing the El Kylemino")
Curbside Tech- Introducing the El Kylemino
Posted on August 6, 2019 | 21 CommentsLink to my love letter. Many moons ago, I wrote a love letter to the many El Caminos plying the streets of Los Angeles. At the time, my only motivation […] -
![Light-up grille logos are the latest questionable automotive styling trend, popping up on vehicles ranging from Mercedes to Infiniti (and beyond). Many readers may not realize that this styling feature […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wolesely.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Tech: The Illuminated History of Light-Up Grille Badges")
CC Tech: The Illuminated History of Light-Up Grille Badges
Posted on July 6, 2019 | 52 CommentsLight-up grille logos are the latest questionable automotive styling trend, popping up on vehicles ranging from Mercedes to Infiniti (and beyond). Many readers may not realize that this styling feature […] -
![Paul recently (re)expressed his love for straight sixes in a post with a nicely warmed up six mounted in a ’37 Chevy. This reminded me of a very special […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Car-plumbing.resize.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Tech: Dual Supercharged Twin-H Hudson Six")
Curbside Tech: Dual Supercharged Twin-H Hudson Six
Posted on June 26, 2019 | 20 CommentsPaul recently (re)expressed his love for straight sixes in a post with a nicely warmed up six mounted in a ’37 Chevy. This reminded me of a very special […] -
![(first posted 6/15/2013. At least two owners of these have left comments ) I’m not trying to beat this semi-automatick schtick into the ground, but in the recent Chevy Torque […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Ford-semi_automatic.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Ford’s Torque-Drive Copy-Cat 1970 Maverick Semi-Automatic Transmission – Is There One Left In The World? – Update: Several, As It Turns Out")
Ford’s Torque-Drive Copy-Cat 1970 Maverick Semi-Automatic Transmission – Is There One Left In The World? – Update: Several, As It Turns Out
Posted on June 15, 2019 | 74 Comments(first posted 6/15/2013. At least two owners of these have left comments ) I’m not trying to beat this semi-automatick schtick into the ground, but in the recent Chevy Torque […] -
![Big news out of Dearborn this morning: Ford has entered into a partnership with Rivian, the Michigan-based electric startup. As part of the agreement, Ford will infuse the company with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/fordandRivian-Copy.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Newsstand: Ford Announces $500 Million Investment Into Rivian, Will Use Rivian’s EV Platform For Future Vehicle")
CC Newsstand: Ford Announces $500 Million Investment Into Rivian, Will Use Rivian’s EV Platform For Future Vehicle
Posted on April 24, 2019 | 42 CommentsBig news out of Dearborn this morning: Ford has entered into a partnership with Rivian, the Michigan-based electric startup. As part of the agreement, Ford will infuse the company with […] -
![Car maintenance is generally a pretty straightforward thing. And oil changes are perhaps the most predictable upkeep expenses of an internal combustion vehicle. Pulling the oil dipstick out of the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20181031_133115.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "COAL: 2013 Ford Focus – Oil Change, Recall, And State Inspection Debacle Plus A Brief Observation About Modern Vehicle Infotainment")
COAL: 2013 Ford Focus – Oil Change, Recall, And State Inspection Debacle Plus A Brief Observation About Modern Vehicle Infotainment
Posted on February 26, 2019 | 55 CommentsCar maintenance is generally a pretty straightforward thing. And oil changes are perhaps the most predictable upkeep expenses of an internal combustion vehicle. Pulling the oil dipstick out of the […] -
![After we moved to Oregon in 1993, Stephanie started taking advantage of all the wonderful local farms in the summer. All sorts of berries by the flat, nuts, dried fruit, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CC-379-022.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "DIY Tech: My 1940s Crosley Shelvador Freezer Is Now Good To Go For Another 25 Years")
DIY Tech: My 1940s Crosley Shelvador Freezer Is Now Good To Go For Another 25 Years
Posted on December 28, 2018 | 47 CommentsAfter we moved to Oregon in 1993, Stephanie started taking advantage of all the wonderful local farms in the summer. All sorts of berries by the flat, nuts, dried fruit, […] -
![I grew up in the salty north where rusty cars were a fact of life. In my youth anything I could afford would undoubtedly come with some rust. And having […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/FitRust31-crop-crop.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC DIY: 2007 Honda Fit – A Rattlecan Rust Repair")
CC DIY: 2007 Honda Fit – A Rattlecan Rust Repair
Posted on November 9, 2018 | 51 CommentsI grew up in the salty north where rusty cars were a fact of life. In my youth anything I could afford would undoubtedly come with some rust. And having […] -
![Dash cameras have been around for a long time. Obviously the police use them in their squad cars, but about five years ago, the amount of videos on YouTube featuring […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screenshot-2018-2-2-Amazon-com-Roav-by-Anker-Dash-Cam-C1-Pro-2K-Resolution-2560X1440-Built-In-GPS-WiFi-2-4-LCD-4-Lane-W....jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Product Review: Anker Roav Dash Cam C1 Pro – The All-In-One Dash Cam Starter Kit")
CC Product Review: Anker Roav Dash Cam C1 Pro – The All-In-One Dash Cam Starter Kit
Posted on February 12, 2018 | 13 CommentsDash cameras have been around for a long time. Obviously the police use them in their squad cars, but about five years ago, the amount of videos on YouTube featuring […] -
![A few months ago I introduced my latest cheap classic, a 1975 MG B roadster. I have no firm plans as to how long I will own it but thought […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170507_145344.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Project Beater B: Transmission Swap")
Project Beater B: Transmission Swap
Posted on July 11, 2017 | 34 CommentsA few months ago I introduced my latest cheap classic, a 1975 MG B roadster. I have no firm plans as to how long I will own it but thought […] -
![Image: NASA/JPL – CalTech Launched on November 6, 2011, and alighting on Mars’ surface on August 6 of the following year, the most recent US rover to reach the fourth planet was the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/supersonic-parachute.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Craterside Classic: Off-Roading on Mars, 20th Anniversary Edition (Part 3 of 3)")
Craterside Classic: Off-Roading on Mars, 20th Anniversary Edition (Part 3 of 3)
Posted on May 22, 2017 | 12 CommentsImage: NASA/JPL – CalTech Launched on November 6, 2011, and alighting on Mars’ surface on August 6 of the following year, the most recent US rover to reach the fourth planet was the […] -
![Image: NASA/JPL; Spirit Launched in June and July, respectively, of 2003, the twin rovers Spirit and Opportunity became the second successful mission(s) to land mobile planetary probes on the surface […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Mars-Spirit.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Craterside Classics: Off-Roading on Mars, 20th Anniversary Edition (Part 2 of 3)")
Craterside Classics: Off-Roading on Mars, 20th Anniversary Edition (Part 2 of 3)
Posted on May 18, 2017 | 4 CommentsImage: NASA/JPL; Spirit Launched in June and July, respectively, of 2003, the twin rovers Spirit and Opportunity became the second successful mission(s) to land mobile planetary probes on the surface […] -
![Image: NASA To date, NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), in California, have launched three successful mobile exploratory missions to the surface of Mars. A total of four wheeled […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Mars-pathfinder-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Craterside Classic: Off-Roading on Mars, 20th Anniversary Edition (Part 1 of 3)")
Craterside Classic: Off-Roading on Mars, 20th Anniversary Edition (Part 1 of 3)
Posted on May 15, 2017 | 12 CommentsImage: NASA To date, NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), in California, have launched three successful mobile exploratory missions to the surface of Mars. A total of four wheeled […]
