tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.comments2023-05-02T05:52:30.673-07:00FRANK'S CLASSIC CAR BLOGFrank the Crankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08021995104993630048noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-63050280782570468182018-01-03T00:07:51.115-08:002018-01-03T00:07:51.115-08:00I read your recent post its great thanks. Waiting ...I read your recent post its great thanks. Waiting for more new update.<br />Car Dash Camshttp://cardashcams.beep.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-4254023713073116802017-12-18T12:32:45.397-08:002017-12-18T12:32:45.397-08:00Very interesting story Ed, thanks for sharing! Very interesting story Ed, thanks for sharing! Frank the Crankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021995104993630048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-30963455265603969332017-12-17T19:56:49.383-08:002017-12-17T19:56:49.383-08:00I worked at Gulton in Metuchen, NJ circa 1969-1971...I worked at Gulton in Metuchen, NJ circa 1969-1971, and I happened to find this sad, "abandoned" Rambler station wagon tucked away in an old warehouse. I was able to look it over, and was amazed to find it was powered by MANY Gulton Ni-Cad batteries. Indeed, there were so many batteries in this car that the cargo compartment was nothing but batteries, and there were even more cells tucked under the hood (there was lots of room there, as the electric motor was maybe only a cubic foot or so. (They also had a charger and power management electronics under the hood.) That car must have weighed something incredible, and the suspension must have been altered to withstand the weight. I happened to find an operational logbook in the vehicle, and reading it was like an engineering (and PR) nightmare. They had recorded possibly a year's worth of excursions, and almost every one of them ended in "emergency overheating, had to pour crushed ice on cells" or "shutdown in middle of parade with mayor aboard, towed back" or "electronic failure, much white smoke." As best I can recall, the battery cells were all the nylon-cased, Ni-Cad military helicopter style batteries that Gulton was already marketing. Gulton had obviously expended a lot of effort to get a rolling demonstrator, but it was also obvious that they had given up on that effort by Christmas of 1970. Gulton was using Ni-Cad technology developed and licensed by the French S.A.F.T company, and the French were very dissatisfied with Gulton's performance and quality. S.A.F.T eventually bought out Gulton's interest in the battery division, closed the Metuchen plant, and built an entirely new Ni-Cad production facility in Georgia. Many strange twists and turns along the way to consumer electric vehicles.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03757095726347147302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-75616477910668837462017-06-01T21:55:42.705-07:002017-06-01T21:55:42.705-07:00Thanks!Thanks!Frank the Crankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021995104993630048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-29972014989085822802017-06-01T21:55:18.549-07:002017-06-01T21:55:18.549-07:00Thank you!Thank you!Frank the Crankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021995104993630048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-37681011672192309092017-05-02T22:56:21.921-07:002017-05-02T22:56:21.921-07:00Nice sharing keep it upNice sharing keep it upBest Granite Sealerhttp://www.reviewlr.com/details/best-granite-sealer/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-46393150716455105122017-01-11T06:40:55.448-08:002017-01-11T06:40:55.448-08:00Good luck! :) P.S. Interesting blog!Good luck! :) P.S. Interesting blog!Pawlikhttp://pawlik-bosch-service.pl/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-32876704990848656202016-12-16T13:56:48.797-08:002016-12-16T13:56:48.797-08:00Restoration of of classic cars is only possible wh...Restoration of of classic cars is only possible when you have the passion, pay attention to every detail and have money to restore it.Anthony Brushhttp://autospatech.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-4513966650281687062016-10-15T00:48:19.928-07:002016-10-15T00:48:19.928-07:00Nice Falcon! What size are those wheels?Nice Falcon! What size are those wheels?Kenny Singhhttp://westonstarauto.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-27814255981940982062016-10-09T14:45:24.760-07:002016-10-09T14:45:24.760-07:00Very informative. Thank you!Very informative. Thank you!SHONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17414471875976882011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-39274474748835375172016-10-09T14:45:15.901-07:002016-10-09T14:45:15.901-07:00Very informative. Thank you!Very informative. Thank you!SHONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17414471875976882011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-43076381199875697662016-08-29T11:08:42.645-07:002016-08-29T11:08:42.645-07:00Thanks for the share! Love your blog:) Thanks for the share! Love your blog:) Kimhttp://www.lawyerbuckscounty.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-51369452303823381552016-08-25T19:09:01.008-07:002016-08-25T19:09:01.008-07:00Did you take pictures of any ugly vans or trucks? ...Did you take pictures of any ugly vans or trucks? I'd love to see them. Let me know if you would be interested in writing a post for my ugly car site. Any pictures that you get I will link back to your blog. An easy way to get both of us traffic. My email is: uglycarpictures@gmail.com<br />Thanks, <br />AlAlhttp://www.uglycarpictures.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-37409947123547170522016-07-09T02:51:18.352-07:002016-07-09T02:51:18.352-07:00Great articleGreat articlejosephhttp://architecture.uonbi.ac.kenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-72230548819004225812016-03-02T06:48:29.815-08:002016-03-02T06:48:29.815-08:00nonda's ZUS just recently won the 2016 iF desi...nonda's ZUS just recently won the 2016 iF design award, see here: ZUS smart car finder and car charger, http://www.nonda.co/products/nonda-zus-smart-car-chargerThea Ragahttp://www.nonda.co/products/nonda-zus-smart-car-chargernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-20053445555161275252015-10-15T02:42:33.928-07:002015-10-15T02:42:33.928-07:00interesant !interesant !Charlotte-skincarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10393365706680420607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-66229855948641244602015-08-02T19:16:31.790-07:002015-08-02T19:16:31.790-07:00If this is a perfect example of "Rat Muscle&q...If this is a perfect example of "Rat Muscle", then I can certainly dig it! That was a great story and great video! I am glad the owner has chosen to leave it as is too. Anyone can have a car painted, but one like this is just plain cool. Thanks for sharing!Jeff Childershttp://www.moredoorclassics.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-6316467417372105872013-04-15T07:49:22.255-07:002013-04-15T07:49:22.255-07:00I thoroughly enjoyed this tv spot when I saw it du...I thoroughly enjoyed this tv spot when I saw it during the Bowl. Surprised it wasn't much commented on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04014835795968360992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-46195190488140193782013-04-06T15:02:11.692-07:002013-04-06T15:02:11.692-07:00What an awesome Camaro, great job on the restorati...What an awesome Camaro, great job on the restoration work. I just did some restoration work on one not to klong ago.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15042827966486779538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-58971999164728568042013-02-27T03:49:32.541-08:002013-02-27T03:49:32.541-08:00Ford I expect nothing. A car that fed him 30 years...Ford I expect nothing. A car that fed him 30 years, many people will be selected to his first ford is a falcon? and still loyal to the brand, they can not make good business putting a falcon, f-100, <a href="http://www.winchbooks.com.au/ford-falcon-ltd-repair-manuals/" rel="nofollow">fairlane</a>, and pretend the production taunus turned the falcon? Ford will forget his past and the cars that the brand what it is today made. only committed to making plastic toys cars after 3 years if you do not change his prostate wheels. But I wish they would not ever plan to 25% of what our falcon to get our users and / or preservation of our fans the best possible way and that over time still show that it is better than all new crap.Steve Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743178773336576019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-5607578292527431022012-06-21T04:41:48.331-07:002012-06-21T04:41:48.331-07:00Great Bucket List Frank! Appreciate the Rockettes ...Great Bucket List Frank! Appreciate the Rockettes adage :) It's the perfect compliment to how most gaze upon a classic car. <br /><br />Brooklyn James, author and classic car gazer here. I have a 1970 Chevelle SS (red with<br />black racing stripes) on the cover of my first Amazon Breakthrough Novel, The<br />Boots My Mother Gave Me. Her name is Charlene The Chevelle, as she is a<br />character in the book. <br /><br />I have interviewed and blogged about her and her owner. If you feel so inclined<br />to share the blog or info about Charlene, please do so. I thought it may offer a<br />different take on a classic car for your readers/viewers. The blog can be found<br />at: http://brooklynjamesblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/charlene-chevelle-aint-she-beauty.html<br /><br />Keep blogging about the classic cars we love! By the way, I love your writing style...I mean: "They know the rush, the excitement, the absolute sheer awe of gazing upon a virtual cornucopia of mechanical marvels." Brilliant visuals there! You plan on writing a book anytime soon? :) I get excited when people get excited about classic cars. Your stories would make for a great read. <br /><br />Cheers - Brooklyn JamesBrooklyn Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809027629412743841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-64555257810362076612012-02-28T11:36:37.327-08:002012-02-28T11:36:37.327-08:00Every part of the car is important, as each detail...Every part of the car is important, as each detail contributes to the value and appearance of a car as a whole. If it has scratches, these would stand out from the smoothness of the vehicle. I'm thinking of re-painting my car black to cover up the scratches. Maybe some time next month would be nice. Also, you did a good job of explaining what you did step by step. That can certainly help clear things out for your other readers here.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gorruds.com/index.htm" rel="nofollow">Stelle Courney</a>Stellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16608312834729576944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-37974002576266605842012-02-16T17:47:42.551-08:002012-02-16T17:47:42.551-08:00Thanks for the kind words. You are awesome!Thanks for the kind words. You are awesome!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655901056936175314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-61010168374586569012012-01-16T16:43:59.842-08:002012-01-16T16:43:59.842-08:00Precious kitty :-)Precious kitty :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655901056936175314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1750224963253237984.post-76264093462622048742011-12-19T05:03:51.773-08:002011-12-19T05:03:51.773-08:00so awesome...nice collectionso awesome...nice collectionHelmixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17947828879690713114noreply@blogger.com