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What Does OEM Mean for Car Parts?

What Does OEM Mean for Car Parts?

Posted by Collectors Auto Supply on Dec 29th 2021

When you’re looking for classic car parts, you’ve probably encountered terms like OEM, OER, NOS, and other such terms that refer to different types of auto parts. The most common term is OEM, wh

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​’Twas two nights before Christmas

Posted by Dale Edward Johnson on Dec 23rd 2021

'Twas two nights before Christmas when all through my garage Not a creature was stirring. Wait! Is that a mirage? My tools aren’t always hung with the greatest of care,

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True or False: The Big Three shut down Tucker?

True or False: The Big Three shut down Tucker?

Posted by Jil McIntosh on Dec 15th 2021

There were thousands of start-up automakers that made only a handful of cars, but the one most know is Tucker. Many believe he was put out of business by the “Big Three” of GM, Ford and

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Convertibles always the best way to go

Convertibles always the best way to go

Posted by Dale Edward Johnson on Nov 24th 2021

The 1950s and 1960s were the best years for convertibles.This was the era when convertibles were eye-catching, glamorous, exotic, expensive cars. With the top down, the sun out, the wind blowing, ther

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