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Yellow Rose Classic

Back in the late 2000s, we attended this show. It was then held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, TX. These photos are from that show.

The two-day event is held indoors (thankfully). With 105 degree temps blistering the asphalt outside, the ice cold A/C inside really helps bring the crowds in. That’s not to take anything away from the spectacular Fords and Mercs on display; they do a pretty good job of pulling in the spectators all by themselves!

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1969-1996 Corvette Anti-Rattle Door Window Bumper

Your C3 & C4 Corvette driver and passenger windows can rattle, leak air at speed, and even become scratched. How? Over time, your factory anti-rattle bumpers harden, attract dirt, and deteriorate with age. Eckler's 1969-1996 Corvette anti-rattle door window bumpers are high quality duplicates of the original GM parts. They fit just like the original anti-rattle bumpers but with exceptional durability thanks to modern materials and manufacturing methods and protective felt lining. These are sold as a complete car set with hardware.

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HEI Distributor Tip

When doing an HEI distributor conversion…Label or mark the location of your spark plug wires on the distributor cap for fast, easy reference.

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Air Cleaner Clearance Tip

When installing an open-element air cleaner, use a drop-base unit. This will allow for additional hood clearance, and it opens up the possibility of using a larger filter element. Watch out for distributor/plug wire clearance though.

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Installing A Transmission Cooler

Time: Approx. 2 hours

Tools: standard wrenches, small flat-blade screwdriver, razor blade

Cost: approximately $75

Tinware: transmission cooler and installation hardware (included in most kits)

Tip: Allow the transmission to completely cool before attempting to drainĀ the fluid or disconnect any lines under pressure.

Performance gains: a cooler, more efficient transmission capable of handling increased loads and horsepower

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Those Wild Paint Colors!

Remember those awesome names Ford gave some of their paint colors back in ’69 and ’70? In addition to the ā€œGrabberā€ colors, the marketing folks also decided to take advantage of the culture and trends of that era. We’re glad they did, because it gave us some standout print ads and commercials.

By 1972, Ford still offered a vast selection of colors, but the party names had all vanished. Grabber Blue was the sole survivor of the ā€œGrabber eraā€, and was axed after the 1974 model year.

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Carpet Fitting Tip

After purchasing a new carpet kit, remove the pieces from the box and lay them out flat. This will help take the folds and creases of packagingĀ carpetout of the rug before it goes into the car. If the weather permits, lay the carpet outside in the direct sun with the plastic backing facing up- allowing the sun’s heat to soften the mold and ease in the installation.

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