This is the second part of what will you drive if you can go back to yesterday once more. To view the previous part, click here – What will you drive if you can go back to yesterday once more. To view the third part, click here – What will you drive if you can go back to yesterday once more (Part 3). In the second part of all classic car photos, the most eye-catching is the red color first generation Ford Thunderbird. The production of the first generation Ford Thunderbird began in 1955 and last until 1957. It is a two-seater convertible sports car with some crazy design characteristics such as circular headlamps and batman-car-alike tailfins and tail lamps. Check out the photos of this car after the jump.
This is a 1955 Ford Thunderbird. Under the hood, it is powered by a 312 cu in 5.1-liter Y-block V8 engine which produces 215 horspower. Can you imagine 215 horsepower in 1955? Once the owner starts the car, the sound of the engine can wake you up from deep sleep.
The Ford Thunderbird has a 102 inches (2,591 mm) wheelbase and therefore it is consider a long car according to today’s automobile standard.
Without doubt, the Ford Thunderbird is a luxury car even in the past.
Is this one of the luxury cars that owned by Elvis Presley in the ‘50s?
Some of the antique toy cars to spice up the antique car show.
What will you drive if you can go back to yesterday once more? Will you go for the Austin Seven Mini MK1? Will you go for the 1955 Chevrolet Cameo Pickup truck? What about a Ford Thunderbird? Whatever classic cars that you preferred, here in MalaysiaMiniLover we are going to bring you back to yesterday once more. These photos have a lot of old cars and stuffs that were used in the past. They are are taken by our photographers to excavate some of your memory if you were born in the 50s, 60s, 70s or 80s. Check out the photos after the jump.
Now here are a few very creative seats made of classic Mini Cooper.
Have you ever played a song from this antique music player? Have you ever played pin ball with this?
This is a 1955 Chevrolet Cameo pickup truck. It is definitely a great piece of classic. In 1955, the Chevrolet Cameo Pickup truck got a new, modern look. That was a huge change as it was the first Chevrolet pickup that comes with a V-8 engine under the hood.
Check out the rear view of this classic pickup, look at that exhaust!
A front view…
Shining front bumper. This car looks brand new and it smells old.
Got a classic Mini Cooper that you no longer use? Why not get the idea from these photos and turn it into some very useful furniture? Shane, a guy who lives in Thailand has make full use of a few classic Mini Cooper body. He has successfully made a red table with an old Mini Cooper body. They are not just rusty car body but very beautiful yet practical car-themed furniture. If you do own a few classic Mini bodies that no longer needed, these are definitely one of the best ideas you can do. Also, not to forget to check out the things you can do with used car parts.
Look at that Mini MK1 sofa, it comes with 10” Mercury wheels. And of course, a tiny Mr. Bean sitting on top of it.
Now that’s a running Mini sitting outside of the house. It has a 1275 cc engine under the hood. Don’t miss the Austin Mini page if you love the Classic Mini Cooper.
A piece of high quality mirror is placed on top of the car hood. It has been welded to support the mirror. It is able to support a 60″ LED Television. Very practical.
It looks good, it looks cool. However, it might not be comfortable to sit because the front bumper is going to block your leg. See also: light blue, two-seater classic Mini Roadster.
See also the Mini Shorty that was posted to MalaysiaMiniLover sometime ago.
Another view of the cool red classic mini office table. Does it look familiar to you?
Jump-N-Carry or simply known as JNC is one of the top brands in the United States that has famed itself with an affordable yet reliable car jump starter. Among all available jump starters, the Jump-N-Carry JNC660 1700 Peak Amp 12-Volt jump starter (also known as Clore AutomotiveJNC660 jump starter) is one of the most popular to be mentioned. It has been one of the best selling car jump starter not just in the US but also outside of US such as UK, Australia, Singapore and others.
Without doubt, with 1700 Peak amps and 425 cranking amps, the Jump-N-Carry JNC660 jump starter is built with professional quality. The question is, do you really need such a high power jump starter for personal use? The answer will be yes at most time. Try to think, have you ever break down because of your car battery failure? Have you ever tried to jump start a car but still fail to start it due to bad jumper cables? Is there someone try to help you to jump start your car (see how to jump start a car) but there is no jumper cables? If you do, read the Jump-N-Carry JNC660 jump starter review here and you will know you definitely need it.
PROS of JNC660 Jump Starter
Speaking about the pros of JNC660 jump starter, the 1700 peak amps is one to be mentioned. For those who are buying a jump starter for the first time, it is a must to know that 1700 amps is powerful enough to boost most vehicles such as 4WD, Pick-ups, Wagons and others.
1. 425 Cold Cranking Amps of Power. This power rating is usually more than enough to spin the starter of all kinds of cars except those equipped with 8-cylinder diesel engine.
2. 12-volt Power Plug. Just like the one you have in your car, the JNC660 Jump Starter come with a DC 12V power plug. You may use it to charge your phone in case of emergencies.
3. Battery Status Gauge. It is useless if you have an extra car battery but it has no power when you need it. The Jump-N-Carry JNC660 jump starter features a battery status gauge so that you know when you need to re-charge it. There is also a green light sits beside the gauge to indicate if the charging is completed. Instead of reading the battery power, the battery gauge also can be used to check if your vehicle’s alternator is doing well. The reading should be in between 13.8 and 14.4V while hooked up to your car battery.
4. Auto Shut-off Safety Feature. The JNC660 features a built-in auto shut-off system so that you can recharge it without the worry of overcharging.
5. 46-inch Jumper Cable Lead. JNC660 comes with 2 cable-storage units. The cable is 46” long which is long enough to reach from the floor to the car battery. Besides, the cable is heavy duty and powerful enough to transfer electrical energy. They always stay flexible in cold or hot temperatures.
6. High Quality Industrial Grade Clamps. Both the positive and negative clamps are built with high quality material and they are able to transfer electric through any corrosion.
7. Reasonable Weight with Built-in Handle. Weight at only 18 pounds, the jump starter has a built-in handle which is easy to carry from/to any places.
CONS of JNC660 Jump Starter
1. Speaking about the cons of JNC6600, power switch is the first thing to be pointed out. User has to keep both the jumper cable lead separated all the time so that they don’t spark. It requires extra care to store them correctly.
2. Lack of Reverse Polarity Detection. Safety feature is one major consideration of the JNC6600. This car jump starter will not detect reverse polarity of jump cables to a dead battery’s terminals. Therefore, things have to be checked manually before connecting both positive and negative terminals to avoid bad things happen.
The manufacturer provides one year limited warranty for Jump-N-Carry JNC6600 1700 Peak Amp 12-Volt Jump Starter.
Other Jump-N-Carry Car Jump Starter
Other than JNC660, Jump-N-Carry do offers other jump starter such as JNC300XL, JNC4000, JNCAIR, JNC950, JNC1224, JNCXF, JNCXFE, JNC300XLC and JNC660C. The Jump-N-Carry JNC660C works like the JNC660 but it is energy compliant. It is your choice if you are living in California or Oregon. For those who want a jump starter with more than 425 cranking amps power, you may try the Clore Automotive Jump-N-Carry JNC950.
Alternative to Jump-N-Carry JNC660 Jump Starter: Stanley J5C09 1000 Peak Amp Jump Starter with Built-in Compressor, Schumacher XP2260, Duracell 600 Watt Powerpack Pro, Wagan 900 Amp Battery Jumper, and Schumacher PSJ-2212 DSR ProSeries.
Conclusion : 4.85/5
The Jump-N-Carry JNC660 jump starter is rated at 4.85 out of 5 due to its durability and reliability. Other than that, the price is also very reasonable and you can buy it with discount from Amazon because it has the cheapest price tag with up to 60% discount. Check out the sale price now by clicking the button here.
Last but not least, if you find the Jump-N-Carry JNC660 jump starter review here is useful, share your experience of using it here.
Today, our reader has sent us something cool – a customized Nissan Cube. We know that Nissan always build good looking and practical cars such as the latest Nissan Juke, Nissan LEAF and Nissan Versa. However, this Nissan Cube is definitely has something unique – a starter behind the car. Yes! You can twist it and the car will run without gasoline or any electric power. This is a second generation Nissan Cube Z11, the production is in between 2002 and 2008 but it has been customized by a Nissan Cube enthusiast.
A look from the outside, this Nissan Cube is painted with matte yellow and green in 60:40 ratios. It is not metallic and it is not pearl but it is cool because the paint can be tossed when you feel bored about it.
Take a close look at the Nissan logo, it looks different from the one we often see on a Nissan GTR, isn’t? The owner of this Nissan Cube added a few extra things to the Nissan logo and turned it into a devil logo with tail. Hey! The Halloween is around the corner.
Last but not least, the license plate is read as AA 5. That’s one of the coolest customized things on this Nissan Cube.
Do you customize your own car? If you do and want to share your car photo here, please do not hesitate to send us your story and photos.
