I-94 Tire I-94 Tire

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Since I grew up in Detroit (East Sider, for those who know) I feel a particular affinity for the automotive section. This is currently a "skinny" site, I need some real Bird Dogs to help out here. Let me know. If you want to see the Big Things already reported go to my "Bird Dog Tips" page. The I-94 Tire at the top and bottom of this page is in Detroit and was taken while on vacation. (Hint: See the hat.)
This is an image froma few years ago that I misplaced somehow. It seems that I have some images that I thought were already on the web site that are turning out to have been left off. I got this in downtown Indy, on the IUPUI camput prior to the Susan Korman "Race for the Cure" Breast Cancer event. This is a huge event, larger than the Indy mini-marathon, but that is limited to around 35,000 registrants. Ford Emblem
Michelin Man I was lucky to get this inflatable outside a WalMart Grand Opening in Rogers, Arkansas. Since this store is close to the Home Office there was a lot of activity. It was pretty windy that day and I got this image eary. When Karla, Mike and I left the store later, this inflateble was down for the count. Hopefully the tires last longer!
Since I moved to Indiana 3 years ago, (WOW!) I've become a auto racing fan, (how can you not?) and know that Pennziol keeps engines running smoother, longer. At least that's what I learned. While this is another inflatble at the WalMart opening I will gladly add it to my web site. Pennziol
Castrol WalMart, WalMart, WalMart. Another inflatable in Rogers. But I take 'em as available. I have no recommendaton on Castrol vs. Pennziol. You make the choice. I spent the night in the "Frisco Suite" at the Embassey Suites in Rogers, AR. I highly recommend it. (Thanks again Karla! And I hijacked the HH points as well.)
We were on our way to Muncie, IN for our annual holiday shoot of Big Things. While we were driving along SR32, just entering Yorktown, I noticed this big fan belt. I almost was read ended when I applied the brakes to turn around. This oversize fanbelt hangs in front of Yorktown Auto Supply, just West of downtown Yorktown. The things you find when you are not looking for them!!. fan Belt
Muffler This category may be the hardest to fill out. My pal Romeo gave me a tip on this Muffler Car in Berlin. This Meineke shop is on Rt. 30 just south of Berlin-Crosskeys Road. I haven't seen the muffler being driven but I bet it is road-ready. (GPS=N39*59.763' W074*59.638')
I got a call from Birddog Mike who was on his way home when he saw this inflatable PT Cruiser outside LaFlam Chrsyler Plymouth in Runnemede, NJ. I didn't have time to get the photo that night and took the risk (always dangerous with inflatables) that it would be there on Saturday morning. It was! PT Cruiser
Buick A particularly uninspiring image and a chincy inflatable. On top of that I had to plod through the snow to get there. Well, one of these images has to be my least favorite and if you haven't guessed by now, here it is.
I don't think that this image fits all of my criteria, but I like it so much that I just have to include it. As a matter of fact I purchased a hubcap a few years ago for our 1985 Voyager. If you had a Voyager you know how bad the hubcap design was that year. Hubcap Tree
Goodyear Goodyear, Firestone, I don't have preference. Here is another inflatable found on US-30, the White Horse Pike. Quite a surprise to find this one. Inflatables are opportunistic experiences when you are involved in this hobby.
What can I say about this piece of American Automotive Art. This huge tire stands beside litter strewn I-94 in Allen Park, MI. I-94, appropriately enough, when it enters Detroit is named the Henry Ford Expressway. How 'bout that! I-94 Tire
Jeep Here is another inflatable called in by a bunch of new bird dogs at Greenwood Park Swim Club (Go Frogs! Beat Greenfields!!!).
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This page updated September 5, 2011.