Frosting on the XM Turnpike cake

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The 1956 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser is finally finished.

By Tom Maruska

After the last update there wasn’t a lot left to do except install the door and quarter panels, the carpet and the seat belts and seats. 

Once the interior was all together  I added all the fluids to the car, brake fluid, oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, rear end oil, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid and gas.

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Ducati Introduces Monster SP With Öhlins Suspension And Other Upgrades (Bike Reports) (News)

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Ducati has introduced the Monster SP, which is an upgraded version of the standard Monster. The Monster SP features Öhlins suspension, Brembo Stylema brake calipers, a steering damper and other new features that separate it from the standard model. Engine displacement (937cc) and performance (111 HP claimed) is unchanged. Claimed dry weight is 366 pounds. […]
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Volkswagens to be featured at Dezerland Action Park Orlando Oktoberfest celebration

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Traditional food, Samuel Adams beer, and a unique selection of Volkswagen vehicles select days from Sept. 30 to Oct. 30

Dezerland’s Orlando Auto Museum

ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 16, 2022) – Prost! Dezerland Action Park Orlando is kicking off the fall season with a family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration.

During regular park hours on Fridays, Saturday and Sundays from Sept. 30 to Oct. 30, Dezerland will be serving up traditional German dishes and Samuel Adams’ seasonal offerings from custom Volkswagen buses.

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LIONESS OF PUNJAB

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Now known to generations of Sikhs as Mai Bhago, the young woman born Bhag Bhari is a teen at a crossroads when the novel opens. Growing up in a traditional Sikh family in Jhabal Kalan near Amritsar, Bhag Bhari resists prescribed feminine tasks like cooking and sewing. Rather than dreaming of settling down and raising a family, she yearns to study martial arts like the men in her family—and displays striking talents when she does so. She also yearns to … Read the rest

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Old Cars Reader Wheels: 1971 Ford Mustang

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Old Cars features a reader’s 1971 Ford Mustang named “Henry”

Mark Noblel is the prod owner of this large-sized pony that once belonged to his aunt. The car has been a big part of his life throughout the years. 

We’ll let Mark tell the story…

“I was with my aunt when she ordered this car. She was replacing a white with blue interior 1965 Mustang coupe base model (NO options) because she wanted air conditioning. The dealer suggested she include

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