I did this 20 years ago, and I didn't spend $6!
There's a replica of the Bagley Ave Workshop at Greenfield Village. [www.thehenryford.org]
Goto any auto parts store for a "blind spot mirror." All sizes will be cheaper than the CHIMP. 2 inch size is $2 at AutoZone. [www.autozone.com]
Hey - we're on Slash Dot. Geeks read Jalopnik! [tech.slashdot.org]
@Bentoboxx, My Tank is full of it: The real test is to ask where the Darrin was built. [Jackson, Michigan, if you don't already now.]
@digitmint: Checkout Pstart: [www.pegtop.de] for a flash drive menu...
VOTE: Ketarin [ketarin.canneverbe.com] Completely user configurable, downloads the install packages. Don't auto-update, but I consider that a plus. #hivefive
@DaveE: Sometimes TASKKILL won't kill an app. PSKILL seems to work every time I've used it. And as Protector one sez, TASKKILL isn't available on all Windoze...
I've been told Detroit Habitat for Humanity uses it to repair bullet holes in steel doors. (on houses - obviously)
I saw this beast on the street during the "Cruise-In" in Jackson MI, Friday. He fired it up right on Michigan Ave! Impressive & loud.
@Fauxhemian: Yes! The Darrin - saw one at a "cruise-in" last Friday in Jackson MI, where all 453 of them were built! Nice lady showed my boys how the pocket doors work.
The new limo's specs look like a Jalopnik / Hot Rod / Johnny Cash fantasy:
-Truck frame
-Big diesel motor
-Truck tires
-Escalade headlights, side view mirrors and door handles
-STS taillights, rear back up lights and third brake light
Awesome.
@menty666: I used to do that, until my car got stolen. Then I found out you can get a ticket for it as well. (I didn't get a ticket, the car was recovered.)
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