Matt Avery
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A distant quest for that dream carNov 20, 2010 11:51 am - Every hot rodder has that friend who went to great lengths or knows of a guy, or maybe even tried to move mountains himself to nab the car of his dreams. Auto enthusia...
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Pair of Willyses couldn't be more differentNov 13, 2010 2:52 pm - When it comes to building hot rods, there is no such thing as “the right way.” Case in point: Len Meehan's 1940 Willys and Dick Green's 1941 Willys. Despite being just a...
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Pumpkin patch paint jobs for your vehicleOct 31, 2010 11:24 pm - When it comes to painting classics and hot rods, enthusiasts typically go for the tried-and-true colors like fire engine red, flat black or brilliant silver. That didn't...
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Palatine car enthusiast enjoys the 'hunt'Oct 23, 2010 11:22 am - Several notable events happened in 1980. John Lennon was gunned down outside his New York City apartment, Mount Saint Helens erupted and the Steelers became Super Bowl X...
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Hot rod builder creates a military masterpieceJan 31, 2011 4:50 pm - When Schaumburg residents "Voodoo" Larry and his wife Susan purchased this 1931 Ford Model A two years ago from the previous owner in Iowa, the car was completely stock....
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Customized 1951 Ford coupe inspired by early hot rodsFeb 24, 2011 6:22 pm - In the world of hot-rodding, having a car with just the right mix of modifications is essential to having an attractive ride. Overdo it and it becomes tacky and outrageo...
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Birds of a feather: Suburban friends boast matching T-birdsMar 08, 2011 3:31 pm - Its been long said "Birds of a feather flock together," and in this rare case, it's nearly identical birds that now are seen hitting the streets together for drop-top su...
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'Mint' best describes this 1940 Ford sedanAug 09, 2010 3:42 pm - The term "mint" is used in the automotive world to describe a vehicle that has been kept or found in excellent original condition, just as it was the day it rolled off t...
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Shelby GT500 owner owns piece of historyAug 09, 2010 5:43 pm - Snakes don't generally like the cold but that didn't stop this serpent from spending the first 25 years of its life being driven by a top-level Ford exec to the company'...
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DeLorean drivers own a car with cult statusAug 03, 2010 6:50 pm - Dave Swingle has a ton of SS304 stainless steel - the same metal as your typical kitchen sink. But he doesn't do home remodeling, and this isn't scrap. Instead, it's the...