Car Questions

You want people to know what you're driving!

I went to the Lake Wylie Cars and Coffee (new to me) recently, and enjoyed seeing some old, new, and in between cars. Since I'm in air conditioning class right now, I started looking at how the AC systems were set up on various cars, so that was some good experience. One thing that really stuck out was that old cars either with or without AC generally have a lot less pulleys and accessories attached to the serpentine belt. Some of them looked like there was the crankshaft, and a belt that only went to the alternator. 

Mustang

Anyway, in the midst of looking at AC stuff, I also noticed on an old Plymouth Valiant a brake master cylinder with only one brake line, so from my brake class this told me it was old enough (1960s) that back then some cars just had one brake line for all 4 wheels. The reason you can't make a car like that anymore is the safety requirement to have at least 2 brake lines. This comes in handy if you ever lose brake pressure or fluid, because with the one-line system to all 4 wheels you'd then lose brakes on ALL 4 wheels. Not good unless you apply the Fred Flintstone driving method.

Ford

Along the way, as I was looking at all the cool cars, I thought of a few questions, so I'll throw some of those questions with the appropriate photo below also. Thanks for reading. 

Classic Monte Carlo badge, who doesn't love that?

Chevy Bel Air. Why don't they make this again?

Charger with fake side ports. It still looks cool, huh?

Porsche, why do they call it a slant nose?

Plymouth Valiant Signet.  As Gunnery Sgt Hartmann in Full Metal Jacket said, "Are you royalty?" Signet has a nice ring to it. 

Here ya go, Plymouth Valiant with one brake line for all 4 wheels. The owner stated that sure enough he lost all his brakes one time on the Interstate. Cars are now required to have more than one brake line. 

Nissan GTR. These are great fast cars, but do you even know anyone that owns one?

This was a nice display on this Chevy. How do you like the yellow?

When was the last time you saw a car with timing marks on it?

SPOILER ALERT: Doesn't everyone want a new Corvette?

Corvette interior. 

Corvette tubeless rear tire, 345 width is a HUGE tire. How much does this tire cost? I looked it up and saw $446 for one rear tire. 

I have no questions on one of the coolest logos ever! Carry on!

2009 Porsche Cayman. You didn't think I'd leave out my own car did you?

Shelby Cobra. Should I have moved over 1 step, so that it looked like the snake was eating my head? Maybe next time. 

Plastic head cover. Am I the only one worried about this?

Mid-sixties engine bay. How do you like all that space in there?

Late model engine bay. Where'd all the room go?

Ford Oil Bath and StratoStar labels. Who doesn't need more labels on their car?

Ford Victoria. Don't you love having your name on your car? I'm not sure how many people named Victoria bought this car for that reason, but you never know!

I like a good vanity license plate. If enough people pay extra for them, don't you think the rest of us should get free ones?

Ford 5.0 liter Coyote engine. Not a bad name, but how about "Werewolves of London 5.0?"

Roush is another Ford performance company. This logo is OK, but I still like the Coyote more, how about you?