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The Dodge Dart, a 1960s compact car that gearheads turned into street racers, is making a comeback.

Chrysler said Tuesday that it will use the Dart name for a new compact car based on Italian technology that it will introduce in the U.S. next year.

The brand has a special meaning for St. Louis. When Chrysler opened its south plant in Fenton, the facility began its life in 1959 building the Dodge Dart among other vehicles. Local workers assembled the Dart until Chrysler dropped the brand in 1976.

The south plant was torn down after the automaker shuttered the facility in 2008.

The new Dart, which is expected to get 40 miles per gallon of gas on the highway, is an extremely important car for Chrysler Group LLC, which currently has outdated offerings in the fast-growing compact car market. Young buyers in the U.S. generally pick compacts as their first new cars, and research shows they’ll stick with a brand if they like their first vehicle.

The new car is based on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, a compact sold in Europe, but will be wider and longer to handle Americans’ need for more space. Chrysler said in a statement that the four-door sedan will perform well and be efficient. It’s the first car sold by Chrysler dealers that is based on Fiat underpinnings.

The Dart, due in showrooms during the first half of next year, will replace the Dodge Caliber, a slow-selling compact SUV that is based on a Spartan design from Chrysler’s lean years before bankruptcy protection. Two other compact SUVs, the Jeep Compass and Patriot, will still be sold.

The Dart also is important to Fiat because the Italian company will get another 5 percent stake in Chrysler once it starts making a car in the U.S. that gets 40 mpg. The Dart will be produced at the Chrysler assembly plant in Belvidere, Ill., where the company is investing $600 million.

Chrysler said the Dart, to be formally introduced in January at the Detroit auto show, will offer three choices for a four-cylinder engine. It has a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine that also goes in the high-performance Fiat 500, a 2-liter four and a larger 2.4-liter engine.

The Dart comes at a critical time for Chrysler, with strong growth projected in the compact car segment. Compacts could unseat midsize cars this year as the largest U.S. market segment for the first time in at least two decades, according to J.D. Power and Associates, a marketing information firm.

Rebecca Lindland, senior analyst for the IHS Automotive consulting firm, said growth in compacts will continue as the segment attracts young first-time buyers as well as baby boomers who are downsizing their cars.

General Motors has taken advantage of the growth with the Chevrolet Cruze, the company’s first decent small car in recent years, she said. The Cruze, which was just introduced last year, is among the top-selling compacts in the nation through November.

She said the Dart will have to be really good because competition in the segment is fierce.

“You’ve got to have your best game face,” Lindland said.

Chrysler nearly ran out of cash in 2008 and needed a $12.5 billion government bailout to survive bankruptcy protection. In exchange for management expertise and technology, the government gave Fiat SpA control of Chrysler and a 20 percent stake in the company.

Under Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne, who now leads both automakers, Chrysler repaid its government loans, and Fiat bought the government’s stock in Chrysler. The government will lose $1.3 billion of its original $12.5 billion bailout.

Fiat now controls Chrysler with a 53.3 percent stake in the company. Under a 2009 deal with the government, Fiat got a 20 percent stake after Chrysler exited bankruptcy protection. Fiat gradually raised its stake and gained a majority share in July, when it bought the U.S. Treasury’s remaining shares.

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First of all this is a roughly 7 mile total trip and basically completely flat terrain. There is plenty of parking, a hard packed service road on the Tillamook Bay side of the peninsula and a wide sandy beach on the ocean side of it. The peninsula is about a quarter mile wide and has trails that cross back and forth and is open to non-motorized traffic; i.e., foot, bike and equestrian. I am not aware of any fresh water sources on the peninsula that are even fit to filter from much less drink from otherwise. We do take the water we will need for the entire trip. Most of the peninsula is part of a local county park.

Great trip and I will add more info and photos when I can

You might find your once humble little mode of transportation to be more valuable than you think.

Take a look at this article I found recently that echos this: http://autos.yahoo.com/news/high-used-car-prices-make-it-ideal-time-to-sell.html

Thank You,

Randy May
Dick’s Country Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Fleet and Internet Sales Manager
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It looks like we can expect some really cool stuff soon.

Randy May

503-708-7269

Dick’s Country Chrysler Jeep Dodge

Located in Hillsboro and servicing the Portland and Beaverton Oregon areas for new and used cars trucks and vans.

Fiat to launch two Dodge-based sedans in China, Russia
Luca Ciferri
Automotive News Europe | April 4, 2011 10:06 CET

TURIN — Fiat plans to launch a compact sedan in China and Russia based on the Dodge Caliber replacement that launches in North America next January.

The sedan will go into production in China in the second half of next year. Fiat has not yet announced timing for the Russia launch.

Fiat will also launch a mid-sized sedan in China and in Russia in late 2013 based on the replacement for the Dodge Avenger that will debut in the United States the same year.

Both sedans are based on a 40mm-widened version of Fiat’s new Compact architecture, which Fiat and Chrysler call Compact Wide. The Compact architecture debuted first on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta compact hatchback last year.

Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said the sedans are the first clear example of the global reach of the Fiat-Chrysler alliance, adding that the Compact Wide architecture will become “truly global” because it will also underpin future Jeep compact and mid-sized SUVs. He was speaking at Fiat’s annual shareholders meeting on March 30.

Fiat has not yet decided whether to sell the compact sedan in western Europe, where buyers prefer hatchbacks and station wagons over sedans.

The mid-sized sedan could possibly come to Europe badged as a Lancia. Later this year, Lancia will start sales of its first rebadged Chrysler models — the Thema large sedan, a rebadged Chrysler 300C, and the Grand Voyager minivan.

Fiat will open a new China plant in July 2012 in the Changsha Economic Zone in Hunan province with joint venture partner Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. Guangzhou Auto has joint ventures with Honda Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp.

Fiat is also looking for sites and potential partners for a 300,000-capacity factory in Russia after a planned joint venture with Russia’s Sollers collapsed in February when Sollers instead teamed up with Ford Motor Co.

In Russia, in addition to the two sedans, Fiat also plans to build two Jeeps — the Compass/Patriot and the Liberty/Cherokee successors.

In China, Fiat will build the mid-sized sedan, as well the two Jeep models also planned for Russia.

At full capacity, envisaged for 2014, Fiat-Chrysler plan to build a million vehicles a year underpinned by the Compact and Compact Wide architectures for the Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat and Jeep brands.

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• Campers accommodate four adults and feature a queen-size bed, sofa with stowable table, built-in aluminum cabinet, 110-volt power supply and a premium canvas enclosure
• Camper trailers feature innovative engineering, capability and are designed and tested for Jeep® off-road capability
• For casual campers, the Jeep® Trail Edition camper is designed to endure trails with its lightweight all-aluminum construction, 32-inch BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tires, 12 inches of ground clearance, trailing-arm suspension, diamond-plated aluminum covering, and available 360-degree axis pintle hitch
• For hard-core off-road enthusiasts, the Jeep® Extreme Trail Edition camper ups the ante with a heavier frame, 35-inch BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tires, 15 inches of ground clearance, full-underbody skid plate, high-mounted fenders, and available 360-degree axis pintle hitch
• The all-new Jeep® Trail Edition camper (MSRP: $9,995) and Extreme Trail Edition camper (MSRP: $11,995) may be ordered as Mopar accessories on August 1, 2010 at local Jeep® dealerships

Jeep® Trail Edition Camper for Casual Campers

The all-new Jeep® Trail Edition camper is designed for the Jeep® enthusiast looking to hit the trails with the family.

Part-number details for Jeep® Trail Edition camper accessory models:

• Jeep® Trail Edition camper in Bright Silver Metallic and Black (P/N: LLBASE01)
• Jeep® Trail Edition camper in Flame Red (P/N: LLBASE02)
• Jeep® Trail Edition camper in Mango Tango Pearl (P/N: LLBASE03)
• Jeep® Trail Edition camper in Natural Green Metallic (P/N: LLBASE04)

Dimensions for Jeep® Trail Edition camper:

• Weight: 850 lbs.
• Height: 49.5 inches
• Width: 88 inches
• Ground clearance: 12 inches

Jeep® Extreme Trail Edition Camper for Extreme Off-roaders

The all-new Jeep® Extreme Trail Edition camper is designed to handle maximum off-road capability that hard-core off-road enthusiasts crave, with additional trail equipment to go anywhere and do anything.

Part-number details for Jeep® Extreme Trail Edition camper accessory models:

• Jeep® Extreme Trail Edition camper in Bright Silver Metallic and Black (P/N: LLPREM01)
• Jeep® Extreme Trail Edition camper in Flame Red (P/N: LLPREM02)
• Jeep® Extreme Trail Edition camper in Mango Tango Pearl (P/N: LLPREM03)
• Jeep® Extreme Trail Edition camper in Natural Green Metallic (P/N: LLPREM04)

Dimensions for Jeep® Extreme Trail Edition camper:

• Weight: 1,050 lbs.
• Height: 52 inches
• Width: 88 inches
• Ground clearance: 15 inches

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Here is another easy project.  It is the timeless VW Bus.  Again, just click on it to get the full size version and then print it out and assemble.

Enjoy!

It is amazing what we did with 50CC’s before.  It has full size wheels and tires and looked nothing like the little city bikes or metro’s of today with tiny tires and no ability to go over 25 MPH.  I remember trail riding this and over rough terrain and reaching speeds well over that in the rough.  Then I was not amazed. As I look back I am.

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Now got freeze your credit card in a block of ice so atleast you have to wait for it to thaw before you find yourself getting all equipped to go white water CANOE!

Have Fun,
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I am selling a 16″ Skil Scrollsaw and a 10″ Delta Table Saw on Craigslist.

Take a look at the video and you will see they work fine.  If you are interested or have questions please give me a call.

Randy

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The Mopar® RamBox® Holster gently, yet securely cradles two rifles or shotguns, or can be rotated 90 degrees to hold up to six fishing rods.

The Ram truck brand today announced a new feature package designed for North American outdoor enthusiasts: Ram Outdoorsman.

The Ram Outdoorsman takes all of the features most useful to hunters, fishermen, campers and boaters, and packages them into one model. Outdoorsman combines convenience, off-road capability and trailer towing hardware in one package with a name that will resonate among its intended users.

“We asked Ram truck customers—boaters, campers, fishing enthusiasts and hunters—what features would they like to see in a truck,” Fred Diaz, President and CEO—Ram Truck Brand, said. “They answered ‘more capability, more room for my gear and ready to hit the trail. And make it affordable.’”

Ram Heavy Duty owner demographics illustrate a passion for the outdoors: 47 percent hunt, 57 percent fresh water fish, 33 percent salt water fish, 36 percent own power boats and 37 percent tow camping trailers. Overall, 62 percent of fullsize pickup truck owners hunt, fish or camp.

Ram truck engineers—many of whom count hunting, fishing, boating and camping among their hobbies—brought together features that they felt would best meet the practical needs of owners who will frequently use their Ram truck for towing or long, remote trips.

Standard trailer-towing upgrades, interior and exterior convenience, lighting enhancements, all-terrain tires and underbody protection are combined with a rugged exterior appearance to highlight the new Ram Outdoorsman.

Ram truck officials unveiled the rugged new model at the Professional Outdoor Media Association’s (POMA) fifth annual national business conference.

The Ram Outdoorsman is available in 1500 (half-ton), 2500 HD (3/4-ton) and 3500 HD single rear wheel (1 ton), Regular Cab; Quad Cab, Crew Cab and Mega Cab; four-wheel drive and two-wheel drive; and short- and long-wheelbase models.

The Outdoorsman will replace the TRX4 trim level in the 2011 Ram truck lineup. It will join the other Ram trim levels, which include: ST, SLT, Big Horn / Lone Star, Sport (1500 only) Laramie and Power Wagon (2500 only).

Prices for Ram Outdoorsman models start at $28,350, including destination charge.

Ram Outdoorsman models will go on sale in the third quarter. A multitiered marketing strategy will support the new model’s launch.

Ram Outdoorsman features

Towing:

• Standard Class IV receiver hitch properly equips Outdoorsman for towing campers, boats, ATVs and other trailers rated to vehicle’s max
• Available integrated trailer brake controller with driver adjustability and easy-to-see instrument panel readout
• Trailer brake controller is standard on 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty
• Standard lighted four- and seven-pin harness plugs—a Ram exclusive—offer multi-trailer adaptability and clean, above-the-bumper covered access any time of the day or night
• Heavy-duty cooling, including a mechanical-electrical fan and transmission cooler, for larger loads
• Limited-slip differential for improved off-road and towing performance
• Available trailer-tow mirrors
• Trailer-tow mirrors are optional on 2500 and standard on 3500
• Available rear backup camera eases trailer hookups
• Standard trailer-sway control improves towing confidence (Ram 1500 only)

Capability:

• Standard 17-inch wheels and “LT” tires: light-truck-rated tires handle bigger loads and offer stronger sidewalls to resist punctures when driving over sharp, rocky terrain; on/off-road tread pattern provides traction on all highway and trail surfaces (LT275/70R17C OWL on Ram 1500 models; LT265/70R17E on Ram HD models)
• Full-sized spare tire provides more security and functionality than restricted-use spare in the event of a flat
• Tow hooks for retrieving disabled or immobile vehicles, clearing trails
• Mud/slush mats protect front and rear carpets from dirt and moisture
• 32-gallon fuel tank for extended operating range on Ram 1500 models
• 34-gallon standard on 6-foot by 4-inch box and 35-gallon tank standard with 8-foot box on 2500 and 3500 models
• Premium cloth front seats with a choice of buckets or a 40/20/40 split bench
• Front center seat cushion or console storage help organize gear
• Power 10-way driver seat for comfort on long trips
• Power lumbar adjust for additional long-trip comfort
• Rear 60/40 split folding seat for more flexibility in hauling passengers and cargo
• Remote start and security group adds alarm system and convenience of a comfortable cabin after a day in the field or on the water
• Standard front suspension skid plates on 4×4 models provide protection from off-road damage (Ram 1500 models)
• Standard transfer case skid plate on 4×4 models

Additional lighting including:

• Standard fog lights for improved inclement weather illumination
• Quad halogen headlamps provide maximum visibility in remote areas
• Ash tray lamp illuminates small items in center console
• Exterior mirrors with courtesy lamps provide visibility outside truck’s cabin
• Glove box lamp
• Rear dome lamp with on-off switch
• Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
• Underhood lamp
• Dash-mounted 115-volt auxiliary power outlet to charge batteries and electronic devices without the need for special DC car chargers
• Auto-dimming, power heated foldaway exterior mirrors with supplemental signals clear fog and ice
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with fingertip audio controls reduces driving distractions
• Overhead console with universal garage door opener, which can also be programmed to open multiple garage doors and electric gates
• Rear view auto-dim mirror
• Rear sliding windows on regular cab models

Unique look:

• Two-tone paint with Mineral Gray lower
• Scratch-resistant steel bumpers
• Black door handles minimize glare
• Wheel-lip moldings
• Outdoorsman badge proudly announces owner’s passion

Options:

• RamBox®, available on the Ram 1500, is the ultimate place for outdoor enthusiasts to stow their gear; lockable and lit, RamBox frees up interior space for passengers
• Mopar® RamBox Holster: Ram officials also unveiled a new factory-designed fishing rod and gun rack option for RamBox-equipped Ram 1500 trucks. The Mopar RamBox Holster is designed to fit within the Ram’s two unique locked, lighted and sealed exterior storage bins.

The Mopar RamBox Holster gently, yet securely cradles two rifles or shotguns, or can be rotated 90 degrees to hold up to six fishing rods. RamBox Holster will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $205 and be available at Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge and Ram dealers when it goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2010. The feature will also be available on the Mopar eStore at www.mopar.com.

RamBox Holster features

• Designed to be easily installed and removed from RamBox
• Securely holds two guns, either shotguns or rifles (with scopes), or six fishing rods (with reels)
• Guns are held securely in place with elastic retention straps and flexible ribs
• Fishing rods are held in place by uniquely tooled slots and retention flaps
• RamBox Holster easily transfers from gun holder to fishing rod and reel holder by rotating stanchions
• Stanchions may be relocated to accommodate various length guns and rods
• Fits either side RamBox (driver or passenger)
• Mopar Part Number, 82212359