Monthly Archives: May 2012

The 1968 Ford Torino: The Lasting Appeal of Ford’s “Bright Idea”

To capture the style and appeal of a time characterized by beige colors and turtleneck sweaters, Ford chose a suitably exotic and cosmopolitan name when introducing the new upscale version of its more family-friendly Fairlane to the public in 1968. Continue reading →

Featured Member of the Week: Big Boy

For the Week of: 5/28/12

Please tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Bill Niland. I live in New Port Richey, Fl. Originally, I’m from Long Island, NY. I am 52 years young, married with 2 great children and 2 grand kids. … Continue reading →

The 1975 Delta 88 Royale: Oldsmobile’s Last Convertible King

“The historic and once-popular convertible era is nearing an end for Oldsmobile Division.” This was the king’s welcome the 1975 Delta 88 Royale received when Oldsmobile introduced the model in a press release. Continue reading →

Should you upgrade the stereo in your classic car?

Classic car owners face a unique conundrum when it comes to music. While they can upgrade their stereo system so they can play their favorite CDs or MP3s, they also risk diminishing the look and value of their ride. Continue reading →

One man’s Pinto becomes another man’s hot rod

One article in the June edition of Hot Rod Magazine serves as a reminder that you should never judge a book by its cover, especially when you can always simply rip off that cover and put it on an entirely new book. Continue reading →

GDRA Race #1 Presented by www.CoolRidesOnline.net Recap

Courtesy of Johnny Racer - Director of Media Relations for the GDRA

  Well it was a hot day both on and off the track for the first race of the 2012 drag racing season. It was a perfect day for racing at Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, WI. The turn … Continue reading →

How to pack an emergency travel kit for Memorial Day travel

On May 25, many travelers will gear up to hit the road in honor of Memorial Day Weekend. In total, AAA says that nearly 35 million American travelers will venture 50 miles or more to destinations across the United States over the three-day holiday. Continue reading →

Featured Member of the Week: Bruzen Cruzer

For the Week of: 5/21/12

Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I just retired from the military after 26 plus years of service, over 18 years of active duty. I am married and have four children and four grandchildren. I play softball, volleyball, … Continue reading →

Study: Increasing ethanol use in engines could lead to failures

According to the Coordinating Research Council who specializes in investigating engineering and environmental issues

This past April, the Coordinating Research Council, a not-for-profit organization that specializes in investigating engineering and environmental issues, released the results of its “Intermediate-Level Ethanol Blends Engine Durability Study.” Continue reading →

Recap of race weeks 6 & 7

Bunker Hill Dragway Sportsman and Super-Pro Racer

<img class="alignnone wp-image-974" title="CRO-Vega-3" src="http://blog.coolridesonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/0 viagra sale 5/CRO-Vega-3.jpg” alt=”Cool Rides Online Vega Wagon Dragster” width=”614″ height=”334″ /> Week 6 Recap This was a good week all things considered, although there was a lot of love/hate going on with the way … Continue reading →