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The Big Block Blog · 6M ago

Jeep Scores Direct Hit With Call of Duty MW3 Video

During World War II, the Jeep played a major role in transporting personnel, so this co-branding is a perfect fit. For gamers, it's almost like subliminal advertising. For you non-gamers, it simply places the Jeep an alternate environment in order to display it's "toughness." The slogan, "Toughest V
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The Big Block Blog · 10M ago

The Long Hiatus From Mac’s Wax & Big Block Blogs Ends

After two years, I have yet to receive a single complaint from my customers about my waxes, polishes, waterless car wash and wax and interior and exterior dressings. I suppose this is because I carefully chose and tested my suppliers and chemists' offerings prior to creating my line-up.
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The Big Block Blog · 2Y ago

July 9 is now Collector Car Appreciation Day

...they asked for the government resolution "to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society." Senators Jon Tester (D-Mt.) and Richard Burr (R-N.C.), both members of the Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus, put Senate Resol
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The Big Block Blog · 2Y ago

What We Lost in the Clunkers Program

...recent numbers exposed the sadder part of this wonderful Cash for Clunkers deal: it cost taxpayers $24,000 per car sold! That is absolutely ridiculous! And people are congratulating each other and the president for that?
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The Big Block Blog · 2Y ago

“Muscle Car Fast”?

Driving in a jacked-up 1968 GTO was not exactly an experiment in European touring. The front seats were so angled that you'd have to brace your feet against the firewall at hard stops. (Who ever heard of seat belts back then? We used to hide them under our seats!) I cringe when I think of the weight
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The Big Block Blog · 2Y ago

A New American Car Company Emerges from the Rubble

VVC will produce a high-quality, environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient car for the U.S. market," the statement said. "The goal of the company is to provide the American buyer greater product value and a superior automotive experience."
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The Big Block Blog · 2Y ago

Classic Car Hobby: Assault of the Clunker Law

The $4,500 voucher will be sent directly to dealers when you bring in your car, truck or SUV for the slaughter. The engine and transmission will have to be removed and the vehicle will not be allowed back on the road once it has been "betrayed." Thus, a youngster seeking to restore an older car for
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The Big Block Blog · 2Y ago

Chevrolet: Muscle Car Factories Live!

...but along comes the Chevy Traverse with 286 horsepower and it's newest lil' bro: the 2010 Equinox LTZ - a smaller crossover with an optional V-6 that pumps out 255 ponies under the hood of a fairly small wheelbase. (Be reminded that the 1972 GTO with a 400cid was rated at 250HP...that's 5 less th
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The Big Block Blog · 2Y ago

Your Muscle Car Needs Pypes Exhaust!

First off, in case you are unfamiliar with Pypes, or are looking for a high-performance exhaust system you should know that Pypes supplies complete performance exhaust systems for American performance vehicles ranging from the 1950’s to present. Most of their systems include a custom designed X-pip
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The Big Block Blog · 3Y ago

Heading North? FL Car Shows are Too Hot in Summer!

It’s getting too darn hot in Florida now… I’m looking at car shows in Atlanta, Richmond, Dayton, OH and Syracuse, NY. There’s a Super Chevy Show at the Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, GA on June 5th-7th. Then there’s a big antique car show at Richmond Raceway Complex in Richmond, VA on June 20th. Beyon
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