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• December 16, 2011
Victoria’s automotive community update...
Restoring century-old vehicles is retirement fun
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Events & Activities... Through Christmas – Campus Honda is helping local families by collecting non-perishable food donations for the Mustard Seed food bank at its Finlayson Street location. DEC 17 – 14th Annual Terry van Fleet Memorial Christmas Lights Ride from the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition, 6 p.m. begins and ends at Victoria’s First Church of the Nazarene (4277 Quadra St. near Chatterton Way). Refreshments and door prizes follow the ride. Bicycle decorating is encouraged. The ride is free but suggested donation $5 is encouraged. All participating bikes must have front and rear lights. DEC 17 – Fire Truck Parade, beginning and ending at Langford’s City Centre Park. FMI: www.cityoflangford.ca
Driver of the Week...
Peter Grant, from Lyall Street Service, will soon be driving a 1963 Lincoln Continental. “This car is mammoth – 18-feet-long and weighing 5,200 pounds – in a word, I would say ‘imposing!”
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Paul Carter and Peter Trant have much in common. They both love brass-era cars – the ancient vehicles of a century or more ago that have big brass radiators and ALYN EDWARDS headlights. And they’re Classic both incredibly fussy RIDES about doing authentic restoration work. For Paul Carter, a fifth-generation Canadian, his interest could be traced back to a photo of his father and grandparents posing at Stanley Park’s famous hollow tree, sitting in a 1912 Cadillac Vancouver taxi – definitely a brass-era car. Carter has always been fascinated with antique cars, buying his first in 1968. It was a 1912 Model T Ford. He sold that to buy a rare, four-cylinder, 1907 Cadillac. He’s been buying and restoring brass-era cars ever since. Today, his collection includes a very rare 1908 Model G Cadillac four cylinder touring car. It originally came from the legendary Barney Pollard collection in Michigan. Pollard stored away 1,200 vintage cars purchased in the 1930s and hung them in buildings by their front axles to save them from being scrapped during WWII. Retired machine designer Paul Carter works with friend Peter Trant, who trained high school shop teachers at the British Columbia Institute of Technology for 44 years. They have a full machine shop and woodworking facility at Carter’s home in Vancouver’s Southlands district.
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Some of Paul Carter’s brass-era motorcars at his restoration facilities in Vancouver’s Southlands area. Brenda Leir aboard the 1938 John Deere tractor restored from a pile of pieces by husband Peter Trant and fellow master craftsman Paul Carter.
The restoration experts rebuilt the entire running gear of the old Cadillac in the shop. Carter and Trant even made new pistons. But the rest of the car remains totally original with the factory yellow paint still on the car. “They painted Cadillac cars in red, blue and black in those days but nobody had ever heard of one painted yellow,” Continued on Pg. B3
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Driver of the Week... When a long-time customer was moving back East and couldn’t take his “project,” a 1963 Lincoln Continental, along for the ride, Peter Grant, owner of Lyall Street Service, was happy to give the classic ride a new home. Though he’s just mid-way through the restoration today, Grant looks
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forward to having the 18-foot-long soonto-be-beauty as a starring attraction at his annual ALS Car Show, coming up at the shop June 12. The Lincoln holds a special place in automobile history for many. Though Grant himself was born shortly after the event, for him it will always be “the
Kennedy car,” after American president John F. Kennedy was assassinated in a similar model. On a lighter note, he and his mechanics recall a certain Hollywood treasure, Animal House. In the movie, “eight adults sat comfortably – and this is the same exact car,” right down to the
year and model, Grant notes, pointing our his favourite feature: suicide doors. It all fits perfectly with the car’s legacy, and style. “This car is mammoth – 18-feet-long and weighing 5,200 pounds – in a word, I would say ‘imposing!’”
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GM builds 100-millionth small-block engine Milestone LS9 assembly at Performance Build Center comes 56 years after introduction Metroland Media Carguide Magazine
General Motors recently built its 100millionth small-block engine – 56 years after the first production small block – representing an engineering legacy that continues to deliver greater performance and efficiency through advanced technology. Chevrolet introduced the small-block in 1955 and the production milestone comes in the same month the brand marked its 100th anniversary. The small-block engine has been used in GM vehicles around the world and is currently found in global Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac vehicles, as well as Vauxhall in the United Kingdom and Holden in Australia. The milestone engine is a 638 hp supercharged LS9 small block – the power behind the 329 km/h Corvette ZR1 – which is hand-built at GM’s Performance Build Center, northwest of Detroit. It represents the fourth generation of the small block and is the most powerful engine ever built by GM for a regular-production car. GM will preserve the engine as part of its historical collection. The small block has been adapted in almost innumerable ways throughout the auto industry and beyond. Updated versions of the original Gen I engine are still in production for marine and industrial applications, while “crate engine” versions offered by Chevrolet Performance are used by thousands of enthusiasts every year to build hot rods.
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Back seat passengers entered from a rear door in Paul Carter’s restored 1903 Columbia that spent 70 years stored in a Pennsylvania barn.
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Paul Carter says. “There is a monogram on both sides which is so faded it can’t be read but there must be a story behind this car.” The shop has two lathes, a milling machine, bead blasting machine and even metal spinning and wood spoke wheel-making equipment that Carter and Trant built themselves. They make their own patterns and do their own brass and aluminum casting. The talented pair reproduced the brass headlights, radiator and most of the taillight for Carter’s 1903 Columbia. He doggedly pursued the one-family-owned antique car stored in a Bangor, Pennsylvania barn after hearing about it from a man he was buying parts from. Carter drove to the area, sleuthed out the barn and wouldn’t take no for an answer when the farmer refused to show him the very rare car. The Columbia had been in a local parade and put away in the barn where it didn’t move for over 70 years. “It was totally worn out mechanically, there was junk piled on top of it and the tires were stuck to the barn floor,” Carter recalls. He wrote the owner a letter every six months for four and a half years. One day Carter received a letter back stating: buy it now or it will be gone tomorrow. Paul Carter bought the car that was complete except for the top and taillight. One of
the tires he took off the car still holds air from 1903. The two friends fabricated new top sockets and latching irons for the ancient car and rebuilt every mechanical component. A major hurdle was a broken crankshaft. So they manufactured a new one by first making a wooden pattern to check the fit of the new part. They work seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. unless there are holidays or an old car touring event to attend. The Columbia is parked beside Carter’s 1908 White Steamer which had been originally purchased in Portland, Ore. by a farmer from Woodlands, Wa. It was eventually converted to a farm truck. When Carter bought the car, he found the rear section of the body in the barn. He subsequently did a total restoration of the steamdriven car. There’s a story behind every one of his antique cars. The 1931 Packard 826 sport sedan was purchased new in Calgary by a farmer after oil was discovered on his land. By 1939, his eyesight had deteriorated to the point that he could no longer drive the car. He was so upset that he built a special room inside his house for the massive Packard and would often sit in the car to read the newspaper. Paul Carter’s latest acquisition is a 1909 Packard three-ton truck that is one of only 104 trucks built by the luxury car maker that year. It may be the earliest Packard truck in existence. The huge machine cost $3,850 new at a time when a Model T Ford truck sold for $400. It is scheduled to undergo a complete restoration. One of Peter Trant’s favourite brass-era cars that he and Paul are working on is his remarkably original century-old Chalmers touring car. This fully functional unrestored survivor has travelled only 10,778 miles (17,345 kilometres) since new. It came most recently from Victoria, B.C. and originally from Washington State where it sat unused for more than 60 years. Both Peter and Paul agree that this 1911 Chalmers should never be restored. It should be maintained and treasured for its originality. Peter Trant and Paul Carter have faced many hurdles restoring ancient vehicles together for the past two decades. One of the most challenging restorations was a 1938 John Deere Tractor that was shipped from the factory on Aug. 1, 1938 to Yorkton, Sask. The dismantled derelict car was found in South Langley and was brought to the shop in baskets of worn out parts.” The 73-year-old farmer’s friend has been restored to better-than-new condition and is now living a life of leisure at an Okanagan farm
Paul Carter and his restored 1908 White Steamer. Peter Trant with his all-original, century-old Chalmers touring car that remains unrestored except for a mechanical rebuild.
owned by Peter Trant’s wife, Brenda Leir. “It’s what we want to do,” enthuses Peter Trant. He and his friend often complete projects for other antique car owners and restorers. “We even make our own high head bolts and nuts for these old antiques. Modern bolts just don’t look right on them and you can’t buy the correct oldfashioned ones.” Alyn Edwards is a classic car enthusiast and partner in Peak Communicators, a Vancouver-based public relations company. aedwards@peakco.com
Hyundai 1.6-litre Gamma engine named to Ward’s 10 Best Engines list Metroland Media Carguide Magazine
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A 1965 Aston Martin DB5 once owned by Beatle George Harrison recently sold at auction in London for £350,000 after intense bidding.
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An Aston Martin ordered by George Harrison in 1965 sold at auction in London recently for £350,000 after fierce bidding from around the world. Manufactured in late 1964, the DB5/1896/R was supplied new on Jan. 1, 1965 through Brydor Cars of Brooklands in Surrey to the famous Beatle and had created huge interest when it was put up for sale at the COYS True Greats Auction held at the Royal Horticultural Halls in Westminster. There was intense bidding in the room and from telephone bidders in the United States and elsewhere. The car was eventually knocked down to an anonymous Beatle and Aston Martin fan from Houston, Texas, who said: “George Harrison would be amazed about all the money his car is going to raise for Christian causes.” Recently, model and photographer Patti Boyd, who was married to George Harrison when he owned the DB5, was re-united with the car when it was showcased at the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London. Chris Routledge, Managing Director at car auction house COYS said, “There was a battle royal for this car which went for some £150,000.00 over its estimate.”
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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. *Purchase a new 2011 Ranger Super Cab Sport 4X2/2011 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4X4/2011 F-250 Super Cab XLT 4X4 Western Edition for $16,999/$30,499/$43,999 after Total Manufacturer Rebate of $4,000/$6,000/$2,000 deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,450/$1,550/$1,550 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Choose 0% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2011 Ranger Super Cab Sport 4X2/2011 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4X4/2011 F-250 Super Cab XLT 4X4 Western Edition 2011 for a maximum of 60 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $258/$453/$647 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $119/$209/$299 with a down payment of $1,500/$3,300/$5,150 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $15,499/$27,199/$38,849. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $$4,000/$6,000/$2,000 and freight and air tax of $1,450/$1,550/$1,550 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes are payable on the full amount of the purchase price. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. **From Dec. 16, 2011 to Dec. 30, 2011, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new [2012 Fiesta (excluding S), 2011 Focus (excluding S), 2011 Fusion (excluding S), 2011 Mustang (excluding Value Leader, GT500 and Boss 302), 2011 Taurus (excluding SE), 2011 and 2012 Edge (excluding SE), 2011 Flex (excluding SE), 2011 Escape (excluding I4 manual), 2011 Expedition]/[ 2012 Expedition]/[ 2012 Focus (excluding S), 2011 Fiesta (excluding S), 2011 Ranger Supercab (excluding XL), 2011 and 2012 F-150 (excluding regular cab XL 4x2 and Raptor), 2011 and 2012 F-250 to F-450 (excluding chassis cabs), 2012 Fusion (excluding S), 2012 Mustang (excluding Value Leader, GT500 and BOSS 302), 2012 Taurus (excluding SE), 2012 Flex (excluding SE), 2012 Escape (excluding I4 Manual)] models for a maximum of [36]/[48]/[60] months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $30,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 60 months, monthly payment is $500, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $30,000.Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. † From Dec. 31 2011 to Jan. 15, 2012, receive $500/ $1,000/ $1,500/ $1,750/ $2,000/ $2,250/ $2,500/ $3,000/ $3,500/ $4,000/ $4,500/ $5,000/ $5,500/ $6,000/ $6,500/ $7,000/ $7,500/ $8,000/ $8,500/ $9,500/ $10,000 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2011 Focus S, 2011 Edge SE, 2011 Explorer Base, 2011 Escape I4 Manual, 2011 and 2012 E-Series, 2012 Fusion/ 2011 Fiesta S, 2011 and 2012 Explorer (excluding Base), 2012 Fiesta (excluding S), 2012 Flex SE, 2012 Transit Connect (excluding electric)/ 2011 Mustang 2dr Coupe V6 Value Leader, 2011 Flex SE, 2011 F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 Value Leader, 2012 Edge (excluding SE)/ 2012 Mustang V6 Value Leader/ 2011 Ranger Super Cab XL and Regular Cab FEL, 2012 Focus (excluding S), 2012 SuperDuty Chassis Cabs/ 2011 Fiesta (excluding S), 2011 Transit Connect (excluding electric)/ 2011 Fusion S, 2011 Taurus SE, 2011 Edge AWD (excluding SE)/ 2012 Fusion (excluding S), 2012 Flex (excluding SE)/ 2012 Escape (excluding I4 Manual & V6), 2011 Focus (excluding S), 2011 and 2012 Mustang V6 (excluding Value leader)/ 2011 Edge FWD (Excluding SE), 2012 Escape V6, 2011 Escape (excluding I4 Manual & V6), 2011 SuperDuty Chassis Cabs, 2012 Mustang GT, 2012 Taurus (excluding SE), 2012 Expedition/ 2011 Fusion (excluding S), 2011 Escape V6, 2011 Mustang GT, 2011 Flex (excluding SE)/ 2012 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2), 2012 F-250 to F-450 Gas engine (excluding Chassis Cab)/ 2011 Taurus (excluding SE)/ 2011 Ranger SuperCab (excluding XL), 2012 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew/ 2011 Expedition, 2011 F-150 Regular Cab non 5.0L and non 3.7L (excluding XL 4x2)/ 2012 F-250 to F-450 diesel (excluding chassis cabs)/2011 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non 5.0L and non 3.7L/ 2011 F-250 to F-450 gas engine (excluding chassis cabs)/ 2011 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) 5.0L and 3.7L/ 2011 F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L and 3.7L/ 2011 F-250 to F-450 Diesel engine (excluding chassis cabs) - all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. �Based on competitive data available at the time of testing using Ford drive-cycle tests (in accordance with the guidelines of the Society of Automotive Engineers’ Standard J1321) of comparably equipped models. Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2011 Ranger 4X2 4.0L V6 5-speed Manual transmission: [13.5L/100km (21MPG) City, 9.8L/100km (29MPG) Hwy]/ 2011 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8 6-speed Automatic transmission: [15L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.5L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. ‡Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. ‡‡Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, not essential to driving when it is safe to do so. SYNC is optional on most new Ford vehicles. ††© 2011 Sirius Canada Inc. “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. �Offer only valid from December 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before November 30, 2011. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2011/2012 Ford/Lincoln vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, Ranger, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV & Medium Truck) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford/Lincoln dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford Motor Company of Canada at either the time of factory order (if ordered within the Offer Period) or delivery, but not both. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. � Program in effect from October 1, 2011 to January 3, 2012 (the “Program Period”) To qualify, customer must turn in a 2005 model year or older vehicle that is in running condition (able to start and move and without missing parts) and has been properly registered/plated or insured for the last 3 months (the “Criteria”). Eligible customers will receive [$500]/[$1,000]/[$2,500]/[$3,000] towards the purchase or lease of a new 2011/2012 Ford [Fiesta (excluding S), Focus (excluding S)]/[Fusion (excluding S), Taurus (excluding SE), Mustang (excluding Value Leader), Escape (excluding XLT I4 Manual), Transit Connect (excluding EV), Ranger (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Edge (excluding SE), Flex (excluding SE), Explorer (excluding base)]/[F-150 (excluding Regular Cab 4x2 XL), Expedition, E-Series]/[F250-550] – all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Taxes payable before Rebate amount is deducted. To qualify: (i) customer must, at the time of the Eligible Vehicle sale, provide the Dealer with (a)sufficient proof of Criteria, and (b) signed original ownership transferring customer vehicle to the Authorized Recycler; and (ii) Eligible Vehicle must be purchased, leased, or factory ordered during the Program Period. 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A cornerstone of the Mazda Skyactiv system is a 2.0-litre engine that is lighter than the current 2.0-litre but more powerful.
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models. Like all Mazda products, it is a driver’s car and very agile and that includes the Skyactiv version. My tester came with the automatic thus I didn’t try the new six-speed manual to find out if it is indeed as light and fast as that on the MX-5 Miata. The layout of the instrument panel is identical to all other Mazda3s. However, the signature amber gauge illumination on the GX and GT is replaced on GS-Sky models with soft blue gradation with white centre. In keeping with the blue theme,
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With a unique structure of spokes stretching along the inner sides of the tires supporting the weight of the vehicle, there is no need to periodically refill the tires with air, meaning that the tires require less maintenance. At the same time, the worry of punctures is eliminated. In addition, the spoke structure within the tire is made from reusable thermoplastic resin, and along with the rubber in the tread portion, the materials used in the tires are 100 per cent recyclable. As a result, the tires set a new standard in terms of environmental friendliness, safety and comfort.
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Don’t get ‘Grinched’ at the gas pump Metroland Media Carguide Magazine
During the busy holiday season, motorists can’t control the price of gas, but they can keep from getting “grinched” by following a few simple steps from Be Car Care Aware. Fuel economy is directly related to vehicle maintenance. Be Car Care Aware offers these gas-saving maintenance tips to maximize fuel savings: • Keep your car properly tuned to improve fuel consumption by an average of four per cent. • Keep tires properly inflated and improve fuel consumption by three per cent. • Replace dirty or clogged air filters on older vehicles to improve fuel consumption by as much as 14 per cent. • Replace dirty spark plugs, which can improve fuel consumption by .85 kilometers per litre • Change oil regularly and improve fuel consumption by 0.4 kilometers per litre Driving behaviour also impacts fuel efficiency. The council offers these gas-
saving driving tips: • Observe the speed limit. Fuel consumption decreases rapidly above 100 km/h. • Avoid excessive idling. Warming up the vehicle for one or two minutes is sufficient. • Avoid quick starts and stops. Aggressive driving decreases fuel consumption by 33 per cent on the highway and five per cent in the city. • Consolidate trips. Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much gas as one longer multi-purpose trip. • Don’t haul unneeded items in the trunk. An extra 45 kilograms in the trunk decreases fuel consumption by one to two per cent. “Looking Down” the Road is Be Car Care Aware’s 2011 theme to increase consumer awareness about proper vehicle maintenance, safety and repair. Research shows that there is $10 billion worth of vehicle maintenance and repair is being neglected by Canadian consumers. Neglected vehicle care almost always means much higher costs down the line, either in the form of more extensive repairs or lost resale value.
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Hey, Bigfoot! Harley-Davidson has added new parts and accessories to the catalogue for the 2012 riding season, including an Extended Reach Billet Style Heel/Toe Shift Lever (seen here) that offers two inches more space between the front and rear shift levers.
Harley-Davidson’s new parts and accessories for 2012
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Harley-Davidson has bolstered its parts and accessories catalogue with new items for the 2012 riding season. Among the new entries are: • The new Extended Reach Billet Style Rear Brake Lever and Extended Reach Billet Style Heel/Toe Shift Lever designed to offer riders with long legs and larger-sized boots more room around the footboards. Styled to complement Harley-Davidson billetstyle mirror stems, these levers are forged, machined, and polished for a beautiful, custom look.
• New Boom! Audio Speaker Trim. These chrome trim rings outline the speaker and accent the full-range element and grill-mounted tweeter. • New Combination Digital Speedometer/Analogue Tachometer (fits Softail and Dyna models that are equipped with an original equipment four-inch speedometer. This single combination gauge displays engine speed in RPM and vehicle speed without adding an additional handlebar-mounted gauge. The digital speed-reading can be toggled between MPH and KPH to simplify cross-border travel.
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! U O Y H T I IT STARTS W 2005 BMW X3
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$
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SR Accent cold air intake, 42,948 kms.
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2007 Pontiac Torrent
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
14,498 $ 111
$
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2008 Pontiac Solstice
4x4, loaded.
Manual, convertible, 33,644 kms.
$
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14,444 $ 108
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or
14,998 $ 112
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18,998 $ 127
2006 Hyundai Azera
2004 Ford Ranger
Leather, sunroof, 90,885 kms.
Only 59,584 kms!!! Aftermarket CD player!!!
or
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15,998 $ 123
$
9,998
2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Loaded, leather, 2009 American Car of the Year
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23,998 $ 18266
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Stock #11G-9324A
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2011 Hyundai Accent 16,643 kms, GL-auto, AC.
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12,998 $ 88
12,998 $ 101 Stock #11SF-1615B
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2008 Ford Ranger Super Cab
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2011 Dodge Avenger SXT
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2007 Hyundai Entourage
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2010 Mazda B4000
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon GS Sport
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