I go back and forth if I should seriously look for a DeLorean when I already have one project car sitting in the garage. When I see a nicely done polished to a mirror finished DeLorean like the one at dmctalk, I have to reconsider.
Wired writes at roundabouts in the US and even links to the Rio Rancho Observer.
Opposition is much more widespread in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, where an admittedly unscientific poll by Loma Colorado Library found most in town want to roundabout to go. A big reason for the disdain is people don’t understand how roundabouts work or how drivers are supposed to use them. According to The Rio Rancho Observer, people have seen trucks almost roll over barreling through the roundabouts too fast, and some have even seen tire tracks suggesting people are going straight through them. And some people think roundabouts make driving more complicated because, as one man said, “you’re not quite sure what the other guy’s going to do.” Despite the mounting frustration, the town plans to build more roundabouts.
Wired says “most in town want to roundabout to go” based on a poorly thought out article that doesn’t prove anything.
Great advertisement by Ford Germany advertising bluetooth in Ford vehicles by showing iPhone/iPod headphones in various forms of knots.
What kind of people live in Chandler, Az? Not me anymore but Richard Anthony Flores does, who drove nearly 80 mph while standing through his sunroof. The cameras on these section of freeways are made very obvious, the guy was trying to get someone’s attention.
During the first incident on Nov. 6, Flores reportedly reached 90 mph in a 65 mph zone on the San Tan portion of the Loop 202 near Lindsay Road.
In the other two incidents, Flores was captured on camera driving his Volkswagen Passat while standing through his sunroof. Those incidents occurred minutes apart on Nov. 11 on westbound U.S. 60 near Mesa Drive, then Alma School Road. Flores reached speeds of just under 80 mph, according to DPS.
Flores’ vehicle triggered DPS photo enforcement cameras 14 times in October and November. Investigators have tied Flores to eight of those violations.
Bailey said Flores “wasn’t surprised when he was contacted.”
He was also served with seven civil speeding citations.
Assuming you can get the car to them the TV show Breaking Bad, which films in Albuquerque, needs some crappy cars.
Breaking Bad Season 3 is needing Beater vehicles for filming. Vehicles that have cracked or broken windows, paint peeling,chipped or faded. All vehicles must run and be drivable. Vehicles that have dents, missing bumpers, broken tail lights.
Please include:
Picture of yourself
Picture of vehicle
Full Name
Phone Number
Age
Height
Weight
You can tell some people driving in Rio Rancho aren’t familiar with roundabouts by the skid marks running through the middle of them. Roundabouts were not common when I was growing up in Arizona and haven’t seen them much in New Mexico until recently.
However, I’m a little confused by the Rio Rancho Observer’s article that suggests residents don’t like them.
According to the results of a small, unscientific survey conducted recently at the Loma Colorado Library, most people don’t like roundabouts.
A small, unscientific survey = most people don’t like? I’m not sure how that works (admitting you don’t have enough data and coming to a conclusion) but I think it’s giving me a headache trying to figure it out. The article is filled with plenty of quotes from people (maybe residents) to back up the unscientific survey results.
I have a solution to the local populations trepidation of something new. When one renews their drivers license, they must successfully demonstrate they can navigate a roundabout. If they are unable to do so they are required to have a texas license plate. That should be incentive enough to get good at driving in a circle.
Today’s look at Albuquerque Craigslist cars and truck ads finds all red vintage fords. Almost.
A beautiful red 1965 Ford Galaxie LTD with white interior for $3650. A good price if it runs wells.
Has good running 390 4V (factory 4V car) auto. Solid body. Has Power steering and is a AC car, Looks like all the AC stuff is their but the belt was removed from the AC compressor, so I am guessing it either needs Freon or mybe new seals in the compressor. I dont know I bought it just like it sits. Did have current plates on it when I bought it, it was being driven. Good Interior. Dual Exhaust and 9 inch rear end. Good deal for only $3650.00 , Has good NM title.
A 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 that looks to be in good shape for a nearly 45 year old vehicle. For $5000 is better run.
1965 Ford Galaxie 500. 2 door hardtop. 289 with two bbl carb newly rebuilt. Runs great starts right up and is an attention getter. Orange and white paint with Orange and white interior. Calling will be a better way to get a hold of me.
A 1966 Ford Mustang with low miles and in good shape for $2500. I have to wonder why it has a salvage title.
1966 Mustang – SALVAGE Title.$2500.00, Low mileage since engine and transmission were rebuilt 6 years ago. 200cc straight 6 engine, Automatic Transmission. My sons lost interest earlier after stripping paint off of trunk and side as you can see. Small dent on passenger door and front right light shroud damaged. No rust that I could see.
While this could have been a all red Ford craiglist round up, I couldn’t resist this next car. A 1992 Buick Rivera (Rivvy on D’s?) with a gold chain steering wheel and champaign bucket for $2950. Good luck explaining that to APD.
1992 RIVIERA, CRAZY NICE, COME SEE, CASH & CARRY, 9701 CENTRAL NE
A person in Los Lunas, NM will trade their car for a Nintendo Wii on Craigslist.
i will trade my car for a nintendo wii with all the the games and all the controlers u have and some money email me at benitezalta@q.com be sure the wii is in very good shape
No mention of what kind of car they have but they are very concerned about the condition of the Wii. And they want money to go with it.
Ford is eliminating 41,000 UAW workers. The package according to Reuters is a lot.
Ford workers have until late January to accept the offer, which includes payouts of up to $70,000 cash for newer hires to $60,000 cash for veterans already eligible for retirement.
That’s $2,870,000,000 total compensation based on a simple calculation of 41,000 times $70,000. Nearly 3 billion dollars. I sometimes don’t understand how companies save money laying off but I suppose that they were going to pay at least this much in salaries in a year year anwyay.
The local electric utility in Rio Rancho, NM is scheduled to move a gigantic electrical transformer through the city.
The transformer will be hauled by a massive, specialized truck that has 174 wheels on 24 axles and is the length of a football field, or about 300 feet. It is expected to take 8 to 10 hours for the truck to move the transformer about 12 miles from railroad tracks in Bernalillo, through Bernalillo and Rio Rancho, to the switching station currently under construction northwest of Rio Rancho.
It’s supposed to travel from the railroad in Bernallio, up 550 to 528, then from 528 to Northern Avenue to where the pavement ends. This isn’t far from my house.
It was originally schedule for Sunday however PNM doesn’t have all the road permits so it will sit on the truck until it’s moved. Hopefully I can find out when it’s been rescheduled to move so I can get some video of the event.
Update: from PNM
All permits have been secured. The transformer will be moved through Bernalillo and Rio Rancho beginning shortly after midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 22. The move is expected to take 2-3 hours, given the minimal traffic at that time.
I was up for the move but it was too dark to record video with the gear I have.
Update 2: The Associated Press had a few articles on this event. Every single news paper in the country had the same article as the local news and TV stations. I did find a little original reporting.
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