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![For the whole of the challenge we have been struggling with a lack of power on the hilly sections. On the early portion of day two, the Aries added overheating […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/engineairfilteroff.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 2, Part 2– Finale")
The Great Beater Challenge: Day 2, Part 2– Finale
Posted on September 27, 2016 | 45 CommentsFor the whole of the challenge we have been struggling with a lack of power on the hilly sections. On the early portion of day two, the Aries added overheating […] -
![In the last installment, we had safely arrived at our characterful hotel to finish off day one. The Aries clearly made some issues but it kept going (albeit rather slowly). […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/bear.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 2, Part 1 – The Big Climb")
The Great Beater Challenge: Day 2, Part 1 – The Big Climb
Posted on September 25, 2016 | 31 CommentsIn the last installment, we had safely arrived at our characterful hotel to finish off day one. The Aries clearly made some issues but it kept going (albeit rather slowly). […] -
![After our minor roadside repairs on Day 1 Part 1 we were ready to hit the road again. Although we were still technically in the mountains, thankfully we had more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/roadagain.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 2 – Rain, Rain, and a Hotel with Character")
The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 2 – Rain, Rain, and a Hotel with Character
Posted on September 23, 2016 | 27 CommentsAfter our minor roadside repairs on Day 1 Part 1 we were ready to hit the road again. Although we were still technically in the mountains, thankfully we had more […] -
![In the last installment of the Great Beater Challenge I had (hopefully) completed my preparation and we were ready to head out. I say we, as my twelve year son […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/29759489536_f03c17269a_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 1 – Off To A Slow Start")
The Great Beater Challenge: Day 1, Part 1 – Off To A Slow Start
Posted on September 21, 2016 | 44 CommentsIn the last installment of the Great Beater Challenge I had (hopefully) completed my preparation and we were ready to head out. I say we, as my twelve year son […] -
![Now that a vehicle was chosen in the second part of The Great Beater Challenge I need to get it prepared for the almost 1,300 km trip. At the top […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/28952211793_d1c70528c1_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 3 – Vehicle Preparation")
CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 3 – Vehicle Preparation
Posted on September 16, 2016 | 41 CommentsNow that a vehicle was chosen in the second part of The Great Beater Challenge I need to get it prepared for the almost 1,300 km trip. At the top […] -
![In part one I introduced you to the Great Beater Challenge. This time around I reveal the vehicle that will (hopefully) carry me the 1200+ kms of the trip. It […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1982-Dodge-Aries-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 2 – 1983 Dodge Aries Purchased")
CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 2 – 1983 Dodge Aries Purchased
Posted on September 4, 2016 | 47 CommentsIn part one I introduced you to the Great Beater Challenge. This time around I reveal the vehicle that will (hopefully) carry me the 1200+ kms of the trip. It […] -
![I am always looking for interesting things to do with what I perceive to be interesting cars. I enjoy oddball vehicles as well as extracting the most from something that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/map1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 1 – Vehicle Selection")
CC Road Trip: The Great Beater Challenge, Part 1 – Vehicle Selection
Posted on August 28, 2016 | 51 CommentsI am always looking for interesting things to do with what I perceive to be interesting cars. I enjoy oddball vehicles as well as extracting the most from something that […] -
![(Revised since first being published July 3, 2013) The 1977 Impala seems to have become one of the more rare of the downsized B-bodies and simply aren’t seen very often. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/P5210195.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic / Jason’s Family Chronicles: 1977 Chevrolet Impala – A Family Road Trip to Houston And Cut-and-Shoot, Texas")
Curbside Classic / Jason’s Family Chronicles: 1977 Chevrolet Impala – A Family Road Trip to Houston And Cut-and-Shoot, Texas
Posted on August 10, 2016 | 66 Comments(Revised since first being published July 3, 2013) The 1977 Impala seems to have become one of the more rare of the downsized B-bodies and simply aren’t seen very often. […] -
![July 1st, 1975 in Glacier National Park after driving through the Highway to the Sun road. Idaho is in the background as Grant Dorosh and I take a break at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Canada-Day.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip Outtake, 1975: Happy Canada Day!")
Road Trip Outtake, 1975: Happy Canada Day!
Posted on July 1, 2016 | 24 CommentsJuly 1st, 1975 in Glacier National Park after driving through the Highway to the Sun road. Idaho is in the background as Grant Dorosh and I take a break at […] -
![When Paul mentioned a CC Meetup in Nashville, Tennessee, Mrs. Jason was able to put my biggest uncertainty to rest. It was her recommendation I take the Galaxie. After my […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/DSCN6572.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: Hinged Accelerator Pedals, Advice About Growing Old, And Observations About Driving An Old Ford Long Distances")
CC Road Trip: Hinged Accelerator Pedals, Advice About Growing Old, And Observations About Driving An Old Ford Long Distances
Posted on June 24, 2016 | 89 CommentsWhen Paul mentioned a CC Meetup in Nashville, Tennessee, Mrs. Jason was able to put my biggest uncertainty to rest. It was her recommendation I take the Galaxie. After my […] -
![It was a year ago this week I made my 1,100 mile road trip to Mississippi and (almost) back in my then 52 year-old Ford Galaxie. As that trip did […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_0655.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Road Trip: Redemption, Mark Twain, and Loafing At A Car Show")
CC Road Trip: Redemption, Mark Twain, and Loafing At A Car Show
Posted on May 13, 2016 | 38 CommentsIt was a year ago this week I made my 1,100 mile road trip to Mississippi and (almost) back in my then 52 year-old Ford Galaxie. As that trip did […] -
![I don’t know if it’s only Cape Bretoners and Newfoundlanders that feel that special feeling when they get the first glimpse of the places they call home, or if people from other regions […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_1984-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Roadtrip: Quebec to Cape Breton – The Final Push Home")
CC Roadtrip: Quebec to Cape Breton – The Final Push Home
Posted on May 2, 2016 | 50 CommentsI don’t know if it’s only Cape Bretoners and Newfoundlanders that feel that special feeling when they get the first glimpse of the places they call home, or if people from other regions […] -
![I’d heard that Northern Ontario would be the longest leg of the trip, and they were right. Between highways 17 and 417, it was 2,151 KM/1337 miles. But it certainly […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_1844.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Roadtrip: The Long Haul – Conquering Northern Ontario")
CC Roadtrip: The Long Haul – Conquering Northern Ontario
Posted on April 21, 2016 | 38 CommentsI’d heard that Northern Ontario would be the longest leg of the trip, and they were right. Between highways 17 and 417, it was 2,151 KM/1337 miles. But it certainly […] -
![After a well-earned and restful sleep, we prepared ourselves for the next stage of our trip – crossing Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. After the day before, we were sure the Crown Vic would […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_1795.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Roadtrip: Banff to Kenora – The Wide, Wide Open Prairies")
CC Roadtrip: Banff to Kenora – The Wide, Wide Open Prairies
Posted on April 18, 2016 | 48 CommentsAfter a well-earned and restful sleep, we prepared ourselves for the next stage of our trip – crossing Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. After the day before, we were sure the Crown Vic would […] -
![Our first day on the road was an exciting experience for more reasons than one. We didn’t have a chance to give the car a good shakedown, and didn’t have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_1555.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Roadtrip: Eastward Bound – Vancouver to Banff, A Long Haul…")
CC Roadtrip: Eastward Bound – Vancouver to Banff, A Long Haul…
Posted on April 15, 2016 | 36 CommentsOur first day on the road was an exciting experience for more reasons than one. We didn’t have a chance to give the car a good shakedown, and didn’t have […]
