Bad Gas at the free car show and B-B-Q feed fest?

One of the biggest free car shows and food feed in Bannock County, the 17th Annual Client Appreciation Car Show & BBQ!

It took place in O.K. Ward Park, on the northwest side of Pocatello, on 08AUG2024.

Here’s my video:

The current owner gave me the back story to this 1966 Chevy-2 Super Sport.  […] Continue Reading…

Going Gangbusters! Lincoln Model L roadster unboxing.

Round2 is reissuing the old MPC Gangbusters series of car kits, and I just happen to have an original Model Products Corporation issue from the mid-1960s!

Boxing:

More proof its old:

Unboxing:

Bullet riddled:

Whitewall damage:

I need a drink:

Golden crispy instructions:

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NATO vehicle I-D: The Swedish Griffen

SAAB JAS (Jakt- Attack- Spaningsflygplan) 39 Gripen

During the never officially declared Cold War, Sweden decided that its fighter aircraft should be able to use silly-vilian highway systems as runways.  In May 2024, the Gripen took part in landings and take-offs from a highway near Gothenburg. Video via NATO:

Sweden has long been […] Continue Reading…

NATO vehicle I-D: The Archer from Sweden

Artilleristystem 08, aka Archer, using the Bofors FH77 155mm gun. Supposedly, as of March 2023, Ukraine received eight of these auto-loading wheeled self-propelled gun systems.

Near Tolga, Norway, during wargame Trident Juncture, 31OCT2018. Svenska Armén photo by Marcus Nilsson.

Sweden has long been a ‘partner’ of NATO, but in March 2024 Sweden became a […] Continue Reading…

Can a Leopard change its spots?

Strv = Stridsvagn (battle wagon).

Swedish Strv 122 smashed a passenger car during Strong Europe Tank Challenge, on Grafenwöhr Training Area, Germany, 04JUN2018. Svenska Armén photo via Christian Marquardt.

The Strv 122 is an up-armored version of the German Leopard battle tank, with more advanced electronics, and designed specifically to fight in […] Continue Reading…

13th SAC Show: X-26?

On 08JUN2024, the Senior Activity Center (SAC) held its yearly OLDIES ROD & CUSTOM SHOW & FUNDRAISER in the Old Town area (Historic Downtown) of Pocatello, Idaho.Walkaround video:

Join the Classy Car Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236371238837962My youtube ‘short’: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2J0Jb8docpUJoin Idaho Classics and Modern Muscle (ICaMM), it is free!:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/idahoclassicsandmodernmuscleX-26 has left the building:13th SAC Show: CRUSHING ORANGES?

13th SAC Show: Crushing Oranges?

1939 Ford.On 08JUN2024, the Senior Activity Center (SAC) held its yearly OLDIES ROD & CUSTOM SHOW & FUNDRAISER in the Old Town area (Historic Downtown) of Pocatello, Idaho.Walkaround video:

My youtube ‘short’: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NSHoy8ctbuIJoin the Classy Car Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/236371238837962Join Idaho Classics and Modern Muscle (ICaMM), it is free!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/idahoclassicsandmodernmuscleAnother Orange Crusher?: 1932 FORD ROADSTER WITH CHEVY 383!13th SAC Show: […] Continue Reading…

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