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    Ford Econoline, Plymouth Suburban, and Impala Wagon Down On The Maker Faire Parking Lot

    Mercedes Pens Art Car Baffles, Entertains At Maker Faire
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    Image of Six Flags Over Tomsk Six Flags Over Tomsk
    06/08/09

    In reply to Ford Econoline, Plymouth Suburban, and Impala Wagon Down On The Maker Faire Parking Lot
    That Suburban is sublime. And the others aren't bad, either.
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    Image of dwegmull comments for the purpose of obscurity dwegmull comments for the purpose of obscurity
    06/07/09

    In reply to Ford Econoline, Plymouth Suburban, and Impala Wagon Down On The Maker Faire Parking Lot
    I Know the owner of the Econoline: his name is Bruce (really!) and he uses it to carry all the table for the Lego train layout (see here: www.baylug.org).


    Since Bruce is a bit hard of hearing (to put it mildly!), he drove it for years with what sounded like no muffler at all! I guess he must have had a "fix it" ticket at some point because it is now a bit more civilized...

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    Image of Pete Gaines Pete Gaines
    06/07/09

    In reply to Ford Econoline, Plymouth Suburban, and Impala Wagon Down On The Maker Faire Parking Lot
    Needs more Mister Jalopy.
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    Image of Paul Y. can't get in the club; gotta parking lot pimp Paul Y. can't get in the club; gotta parking lot pimp
    06/07/09

    @Pete Gaines: That's true of most situations.


    I've said it before, but I want to be Mister Jalopy when I grow up.

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    Image of flyingstitch flyingstitch
    06/07/09

    In reply to Ford Econoline, Plymouth Suburban, and Impala Wagon Down On The Maker Faire Parking Lot
    Love 'em all. As an aside, does this mean parking lots are now fair game? Or is it only if the cars are sufficiently droolworthy?
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    Image of Paul Y. can't get in the club; gotta parking lot pimp Paul Y. can't get in the club; gotta parking lot pimp
    06/07/09

    @flyingstitch: I would figure that, being publicly-accessible places, parking lots are DOTS-worthy, because the expectations of privacy are inherently the same as the street.
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    Image of Paul Y. can't get in the club; gotta parking lot pimp Paul Y. can't get in the club; gotta parking lot pimp
    06/07/09

    In reply to Ford Econoline, Plymouth Suburban, and Impala Wagon Down On The Maker Faire Parking Lot
    That Impala is absolutely perfect.


    ...and now my Windows wallpaper.

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    Image of UDMan UDMan
    06/07/09

    In reply to Ford Econoline, Plymouth Suburban, and Impala Wagon Down On The Maker Faire Parking Lot
    Lost Wagon Technology Update: Can anyone tell what the Lost Wagon Technology used during the 60's and 70's seems to be lost on today's wagon substitutes (The SUV and Minivan)? Here's a hint. Chrysler Wagons from the 70's:



    Ford Wagons from the 60's:



    Here's another Chrysler, a little more pronounced:


    Stumped? It's the Air Deflector, at the top of the window on Chryslers, at the "D" pillar for Fords. This kept the rear window somewhat clear without a rear wiper!

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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    06/07/09

    @UDMan: I was thinking it was "the rear visibility".
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    06/07/09

    @UDMan: And here I was going to say the retracting tailgate window, or the 2 and 3-way tailgates that can swing out or fold down.


    I'm sure I've seen spoilers mounted on the rear lip of the roof on current SUVs. But rear wipers do a much better job of keeping the window clear.

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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    06/07/09

    @Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: Why would you want it to fold up or down when you can block access from one side instead?


    Fuckin' Rav4.

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    Image of Mad_Science Mad_Science
    06/07/09

    @Floozy Plushbroom, not fingerin' Singo: The last time I checked, most of the Japanese CUVs had a swing-door that was set up for left-side of the road driving, meaning that when you parked on the curb in the States, the door would totally blcck you.


    The Liberty was the only one that had it right.

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    Image of Six Flags Over Tomsk Six Flags Over Tomsk
    06/08/09

    @Mad_Science: AFAIK, Nissan has been the only manufacturer nice enough to swap it over on LHD versions of one of its vehicles (the Cube).
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    Image of TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah
    06/07/09

    In reply to Ford Econoline, Plymouth Suburban, and Impala Wagon Down On The Maker Faire Parking Lot
    Oh god slammed impala wagon on simple wheels (I'd personally go steel instead of spoke) with an OG paint job...


    The only thing I'd trade the CST10 for...

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    06/07/09

    @TexanIdiot25- needs a edit buton... EDIT: Needs an edit but...: I am seriously in love with that car right now, damnit. I really love Impalas, and wagons, and low things...


    The shenanigans I could get into with that thing... With more than 2 friends in tow. The standard cab has it's limits and people don't like riding in the bed of the CST10 as I give them a ride to remember...

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    Image of .357 .357
    06/07/09

    @TexanIdiot25- needs a edit buton... EDIT: Needs an edit but...: I'll be willing to fight you for that Impala wagon.
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    Image of TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah
    06/07/09

    @Ambiguously Unfunny Serial Killer: That's fine, but be aware that I carry an 80 year old chain wrench in the back of my truck.


    It will fuck some shit up.

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    Image of .357 .357
    06/07/09

    @TexanIdiot25- needs a edit buton... EDIT: Needs an edit but...: Be aware I have an awesome butterfly knife, that I could throw. And, if it comes to that, a loaded .357.
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    Image of .357 .357
    06/07/09

    @Ambiguously Unfunny Serial Killer: Oh, and it will also fuck some major shit up.
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    Image of TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah
    06/07/09

    @Ambiguously Unfunny Serial Killer: I have a double barrel nerf gun. You better hope I don't aim for your eyes!
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    Image of .357 .357
    06/07/09

    @TexanIdiot25- needs a edit buton... EDIT: Needs an edit but...: Thank god we called a truce. I was afraid that one of us would end up dead.
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    Image of UDMan UDMan
    06/07/09

    In reply to Ford Econoline, Plymouth Suburban, and Impala Wagon Down On The Maker Faire Parking Lot
    I really really really hate to say this, but it deserves saying anyway. When Murilee is away on a LeMons track event, have you noticed that the number of weekend postings are down, just a bit. On weekends I crave the odd, the unusual, the downright questionable when it comes to automotive fixations. I add a couple of my own when ever a posting really asks for it.


    Ahh, all will be forgiven on the weekend of July 11,12. That's when I will be at the track, and hopefully, so will all of you (in the Northeast at least!)

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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    06/07/09

    @UDMan: I expect plenty of photos, because I'll be out of the country for a week on either side of that.
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    06/07/09

    In reply to Ford Econoline, Plymouth Suburban, and Impala Wagon Down On The Maker Faire Parking Lot
    I learned to drive (before Learner's)on an Econoline, 3 on the tree. Also popular in the hippie days, though an occasional metal stud on a pair of Levis might overheat while the occupant was sitting on the engine.

    Ah, good times.

    And when I see one, I always hear:


    Bruce Berry was a workin' man

    He used to load that Econoline van...

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    Image of Serious Mopar Jones- Incurable Serious Mopar Jones- Incurable
    06/07/09

    @Novaload Misses Murilee: Early in the morning
    Just about the break of day
    He used to sleep til the afternoon
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    Image of Deartháir II Deartháir II
    06/07/09

    In reply to Ford Econoline, Plymouth Suburban, and Impala Wagon Down On The Maker Faire Parking Lot
    Sigh. Oh, Murilee, you know my weaknesses. An old Econoline and some classic wagons... I think I'm in love.


    I find it interesting that it was okay to call the Plymouth a Suburban. I suppose back then they weren't as anal-retentive about branding and logos and slogans and such.

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    Image of Charles_Barrett - Now with Variable-Valve Timing Charles_Barrett - Now with Variable-Valve Timing
    06/07/09

    @Deartháir - Now with more SingoFinger™!:

    Like certain software companies who trademark common nouns like Windows, Word, Access, Publisher...
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    06/07/09

    @Charles_Barrett - Now with Variable-Valve Timing: Word, man.


    OH SHI-

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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    06/07/09

    In reply to Ford Econoline, Plymouth Suburban, and Impala Wagon Down On The Maker Faire Parking Lot
    Gorgeous Econo. The corners aren't even crunched.


    And it shows true dedication, too. It takes about eight years of not waxing it to get that kind of patina into the paint.

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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    06/07/09

    In reply to Ford Econoline, Plymouth Suburban, and Impala Wagon Down On The Maker Faire Parking Lot
    I sure as hell wouldn't turn down any of these, but the Plymouth has to be my favorite - I don't want to be permanently crippled in a 5mph collision, and the Impala's way too low to be practical anywhere speedbumps exist.


    Unless it's on airbags, in which case I'd drive it permanently lifted. You betcha.

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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    06/07/09

    @FuzzyPlushroom: BE the crushzone, Grasshopper.
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    Image of Mad_Science Mad_Science
    06/07/09

    In reply to Ford Econoline, Plymouth Suburban, and Impala Wagon Down On The Maker Faire Parking Lot
    I guess Mr Jalopy didn't take his Ford? Pity.


    That thing's the bomb:

    [hooptyrides.blogspot.com]

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    Image of .357 .357
    06/07/09

    In reply to Ford Econoline, Plymouth Suburban, and Impala Wagon Down On The Maker Faire Parking Lot
    I love that Impala wagon. I wouldn't mind rocking one of those for weekend cruises. Although, I'd hate to see how it would handle Toronto roads.
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    Image of TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah
    06/07/09

    @Ambiguously Unfunny Serial Killer: Air bags, it will lift up when driving.
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    Image of .357 .357
    06/07/09

    @TexanIdiot25- needs a edit buton... EDIT: Needs an edit but...: Will it lift up high enough so that I can run over homeless people?
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    Image of TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah
    06/07/09

    @Ambiguously Unfunny Serial Killer: You'll obliterate them with the A-Arms, but it should clear if their laying down.
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    Image of .357 .357
    06/07/09

    @TexanIdiot25- needs a edit buton... EDIT: Needs an edit but...: Great. Usually, I have to drive around them, but now I'll crush them.
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    Image of TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah
    06/07/09

    @Ambiguously Unfunny Serial Killer: OK OK, since we both want this car for the same reasons (well... I just want to get hookers, but it's all the same), how about I get it on the 1st and 3rd weekends of each month, and you get it on the 2nd and 4th.


    We'll be like divorced parents, and the Impala will be our broken son...

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    Image of .357 .357
    06/07/09

    @TexanIdiot25- needs a edit buton... EDIT: Needs an edit but...: Yes, that's good. But, keep the interior clean, if you know what I mean.


    Heart-click for keeping up with my bullshit.

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    Image of .357 .357
    06/07/09

    @Ambiguously Unfunny Serial Killer: Also, we'll go half half on the repair costs.
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    Image of stephdumas stephdumas
    06/08/09

    @Ambiguously Unfunny Serial Killer: if that could comfort you, Toronto roads are a beauty compared to the ones around Montreal and areas around (Laurentians, Eastern Townships,...)
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    Image of .357 .357
    06/08/09

    @stephdumas: Which is why I haven't been there in a while.
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    Image of evilvocho evilvocho
    06/07/09

    In reply to Ford Econoline, Plymouth Suburban, and Impala Wagon Down On The Maker Faire Parking Lot
    that econoline is ridiculously cool!
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    Image of TwinTurbo Gokart TwinTurbo Gokart
    06/07/09

    @evilvocho:
    Ford - "Helping pedos everywhere ride in style!"
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    Image of TwinTurbo Gokart TwinTurbo Gokart
    06/07/09

    @TwinTurbo Gokart: @evilvocho: And yes, that econoline is pretty awesome. I wish they still made them like that now...I'd rather be luring little kids doing deliveries in one of these than my modern Chevy 3500.
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    06/07/09

    @TwinTurbo Gokart: The strikethrough didn't work =/ Im sure you guys will make sense of it.
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    Image of RagtagOperation RagtagOperation
    06/07/09

    @TwinTurbo Gokart: Only Murilee gets to strikethrough with reckless abandon.
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    06/07/09

    @RagtagOperation: Whic is odd, since Gawker lets us use <blink> allday and night!
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    Image of .357 .357
    06/07/09

    @Floozy Plushbroom: How does the blink thing work? 99% chance this doesn't work.
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    06/07/09

    @Ambiguously Unfunny Serial Killer: I'm pretty sure Internet Exploder doesn't support it.


    In Firefox, though, that's another story.


    And you did it right.

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    Image of .357 .357
    06/07/09

    @Floozy Plushbroom, not fingerin' Singo: Yeah, I just noticed that after I typed it. It's really annoying though.
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    06/07/09

    @Ambiguously Unfunny Serial Killer: Exactly.
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    06/07/09

    @Floozy Plushbroom, not fingerin' Singo: Damn. They were smart enough to disable the marquee tag.
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