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Owen B. Ray is a Bay Area greaser who hails from San Francisco’s Mission District. He shows no love for hybrids or anything made after 1970 and was born with a wrench in his hand and grease under his nails.

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Give thanks to your hotrod this Thanksgiving, but keep the turkey off it

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It is probably not a good idea to stuff mashed potatoes and gravy into the gas tank or leave an offering of turkey and stuffing on your dashboard, but...
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Jimmy’s Old Car Picnic shows off diversity and unity of San Francisco car lovers

Normal 0 It was a dreary and drizzly San Francisco summer day, but the 21st annual Jimmy’s Old Car Picnic was as colorful as...
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Summit Racing paint system: First look

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I had the opportunity to use Summit Racing’s new house-branded epoxy primer this weekend and I am very impressed with the results. The total...
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IIHS wrecks a 1959 Chevy Bel Air and successfully narrates the obvious

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The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety celebrated its 50th birthday in a seemingly traditional manner by causing a car accident and pissing off...
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Top 5 classic car customization no-nos

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I find it difficult to tell anyone what should not be done with a classic car, or attempting to categorize what forms of any art should be expressly...
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Drivelines 101: Solving driveline vibration issues

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Bad Vibrations It is fairly common to get cursed with some sort of vibration gremlins after extensively modifying your car’s suspension or...
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Environment 101: Hot rod vs. hybrid: which is more environmentally friendly?

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You don't have look or smell like this to be nice to the earth. Photo:Jason Scragz We all have encountered the concerned guy or gal who insists...
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Laf A Lots car show photo slideshow

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The Laf A Lots get together attracted a variety of rides, from all-out Kustoms and powerful musclecars to a kit...
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Laf A Lots car show recap and video hoonage

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The Laf A Lots' car show and get together was a blast as usual, and the procession of cars leaving the show with...
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Laf A Lots car show and get together July 11: Music, food, cars and booze

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Don't miss the annual Laf-A-Lots Get Together at Thee Parkside on July 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for great music, cars, bikes, food and booze. It's...
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