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Newest Blog (Discussion) Postings by Gary Scannevin
Newly Purchased Cars
I just read of a tragic death of a Streetrodder who traveled to Massachusetts, purchased a streetrod and was involved in a fatal accident while driving home to Illinois. Reports say the car drifted off the highway and struck a guard rail. It raises the qu  
07/29/2008 12:28 AM General Discussions Comments (49)
Concealed Carry Permits
Being as the 2nd Ammendment post caused so much interest, how about the subject of Concealed Carry Permits? In Kentucky we have what they call a (CCDW) Concealed Carry Deadly Weapon permit. This pertains not only to firearms but includes switchblade knive  
07/01/2008 03:31 PM General Discussions Comments (19)
Mystery in Iowa
Where are all the Hollywood celebrities holding telethons asking for help in restoring Iowa and helping folks affected by the floods? Where is all the media asking the tough questions about why the Federal Government hasn't solved the problem? Asking wher  
06/29/2008 11:34 AM General Discussions Comments (7)
Indy Goodguys Cancelled at 11:00 AM Saturday
After having 3" of rain fall since midnight, the event for saturday was cancelled at 11:00. I've also heard the friday turnout was much lower then normal. In these times of rapidly escalating gas prices its a real bummer to spend hundreds of dollars for a  
06/10/2008 08:34 PM General Discussions Comments (24)
Off Shore Junk
I recently returned to Sears a pair of Craftsman pruning shears we've had for several years as the lock mechanism wore out. Sears replaced them with a made in China pair, they lasted less then 2 weeks. Went back to Sears and could not find a pair that wer  
07/24/2007 12:05 PM General Discussions Comments (17)
Goodguy's Chair Police
I just read in the latest Goodguy's Gazette they will have Chair Police at all their events in 2007 to prohibit the practice of saving parking places. They say its going to be first come first served. It's about time an event organizer has come up with th  
01/19/2007 09:37 AM Q&A Comments (41)
Don't Buy Sight Unseen
Regarding the current "New Nova" thread, I'm having trouble understanding why someone would part with their hard earned cash for something they haven't seen. Although I almost did that once. The car a 57 Chevy Wagon was on eBay, it was about a 4 hour driv  
11/24/2006 10:31 AM Q&A Comments (19)
Latest Nat's Weather Forcast
The latest Internet Weather Forcast for Louisville is : Wed 94 & sunny, Thur 91 & sunny, Fri 84 chance of thunderstorms, Sat 89 & sunny, Sun 88 & sunny. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen. That Fairgrounds blacktop will be bliste  
08/03/2006 01:42 AM Q&A Comments (19)
32 Ford 3 window and 32 Roadster for sale
How many times do these cars need to be listed for sale? Every day?  
05/07/2006 09:57 AM Q&A Comments (3)
Don't Forget NAPA
A rear wheel cylinder on my 56 Chevy was leaking. Checked Danchuk's catalog and the price was $17.95 plus shipping. Tried Advanced Auto Parts and none in stock. Tried NAPA and cylinders were in stock for $12.99 each. One time I needed a VDO tem  
04/11/2006 07:59 PM Q&A Comments (8)
Barrett Jackson
Watched the first day of the Barrett Jackson Auction from Palm Beach, FL. It certainly appears the Streetrod market is way down. Streetrods they had for auction had trouble busting 30K. Muscle cars and 50's resto mod's are where the money's at. A 58 Chevy  
04/02/2006 11:08 PM Q&A Comments (17)
Hot Rod Reunion Bowling Green, Kentucky
Does anyone have any info on the dates for the 2006 Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green, Kentucky? Any motel info?  
02/20/2006 11:44 AM Q&A Comments (3)
Veterans
I know participants on this site have expreesed their thoughts about this Country's Veterans. Recently my Dad a WW ll Combat Veteran passed away and someone sent me a real moving tribute to these old soldiers. To view go to : <A href="http://www.mana  
02/19/2006 02:10 PM Q&A Comments (0)
56 Chevy Heater Core
My 56 Chevy had a water leak inside the car this summer. I plugged the line to the heater and kept driving the car. I just located a heater core on eBay, had it flushed and pressure checked and am going to replace it. Aside from the heater core it  
12/07/2005 10:37 PM Q&A Comments (5)
Nat's Storm Damage Update
Just heard the repair number's to the car's damaged by the S/R.com tent. 39 Chevy - $22,000, 37 Chevy pickup - $8,000, 38 Ford - $3,500. Apparently the tent company's insurance is paying the bills.  
08/19/2005 10:44 PM Q&A Comments (3)
Bigdude, I know who owns the car
Bigdude, I know who own's the 32 roadster you asked about. Call Gman 502-759-4849 or email gman0046@aol.com. A friend of mine built it for his dad who now want's to sell it. It's a real well made car with one of th  
08/17/2005 08:49 PM Q&A Comments (0)
New Forum Topic?
How about a new Forum Topic that would provide info for rodders traveling to out of town Rod Runs. Such as info on hotels / motels, restaurants, places to go and identify places not to go to. For instance, we are going to the Frog Follies in Evansville, I  
08/15/2005 10:38 PM Q&A Comments (17)
Where to eat in Evansville ?
There are two places you don't want to miss. One is the Log Inn, it's just north of I64 and east of Hwy 41. For 4 or more, it's all you can eat fried chicken and country ham. The other is the Hornet's Nest, coming out of the 4H Center make a right turn, c  
08/15/2005 10:23 PM Q&A Comments (2)
Nat's Tent is no more
The Streetrodding.com tent is no more. It was wiped out during a severe thunderstorm and high winds that swept through the Louisville Fairgrounds at approximately 3 PM. During the storm, Brian Haney (kyhotrod) while trying&  
08/10/2005 08:30 PM Q&A Comments (14)
Louisville Nat's
Another Nat's has gone by. This one marred by excessive heat and humidity, strong thunderstorms which resulted in many damaged vehicles, personal injury such as kyhotrod and the destruction of the Streetrodding.com tent. One real plus was the ability to m  
08/09/2005 04:31 PM Q&A Comments (6)