Generations mix to build street racers Aug 24, 2009
As the boys built their racers, Lori Clark said they learned from Musselwhite and Alderette which drill bit to use to assemble the go-carts, how to properly saw the wood and how to use "a little muscle" when taking a hacksaw to cut metal for the axles. Both boys have different ways of braking their racers as they go downhill, with Clark using a handle for a brake and Brabec using pedals. (Raton Range, AL)
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Stoddard bought the crawler a few years ago and replaced the axles and overhauled the engine. When he isn t showing it off, it earns its keep on the farm like all his other equipment. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Runaway truck in Seattle smashes into vehicles, strip mall Aug 21, 2009
mustkilltreenowmake2x4 wrote on Aug 20, 2009 12:34 PM:" this is why all and i mean all trucks should have maxi brakes on all rear axles ". Rosey Glasses wrote on Aug 20, 2009 1:43 PM:" I think he forgot to do his pre-trip inspection, something that all drivers of big trucks are supposed to do before they drive away. ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Engineering Students to Use State-of-the-Art Technology Aug 19, 2009
The Advanced Structures Set doubles the number of I-beams and adds axles and pulleys for larger bridges and cranes. The PASCO Structures System works with the PASPORT line of interfaces, including USB Link, a single port computer interface; PowerLink, a three-port computer interface; and Xplorer GLX(R), a four-port computer interface and graphing datalogger. (PR Newswire)
West High's lot construction behind schedule Aug 17, 2009
chshrcat wrote on Aug 16, 2009 7:31 PM:" I agree krstlklear.. My brothers work for PCI and they tell me that this year and last were the worst years yet (they've been there for 17 years) for working a full week. It's been raining inches-and water sits on the job site.For B786... just because it is sunny does not mean you can get out there and do dirt work. I used to drive dump truck for PCI- it is slicker'n snot out there when not dried properly and all you do is get stuck up to the axles and... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Half-ton truck owners now have a full-sized snowplow Aug 11, 2009
That's because in an effort to maximize fuel economy, manufacturers began building half-ton trucks with lighter axles, frames and suspension. While these lighter packages helped to increase miles per gallon, standard size commercial snowplows were too heavy and exceeded truck manufacturers' gross vehicle weight limitations. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Battered up - dueling with old beaters Aug 7, 2009
Rear axles and front wheels are traditional targets. Another factor involved in the demo warfare is when drivers team up to take out their competitors one-by-one. (Kalona News, IA)
This yo-yo innovator is also a spin doctor Aug 7, 2009
"We're in a dry spell," said the man called Dr. Yo, otherwise known as Tom Kuhn, the gentleman who figured out how to build yo-yos that come apart, yo-yos with ball-bearing axles and yo-yos with little fuzzy things inside that make the string spin better. Even more remarkably, the doc also figured out how to make people spend three figures for a yo-yo, back in the days when yo-yos were on a roll and when people had three figures to spend on them. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Click to read:Yamaha's Rhino: For Some A Deadly Ride Aug 5, 2009
Under pressure from the agency, Yamaha on March 31 announced a "free repair program'' to improve the Rhino's handling and stability-seemingly a recall in everything but name. The company agreed to install spacers on the rear axles of the vehicles to make them a few inches wider, to remove their rear anti-sway bars, and install protective half-doors on Rhinos that don't already have them. Owners who watch a safety video when they bring in their Rhinos will also get a $100 coupon toward purchase... (CBS News)
Drew Industries Reports Profitable 2009 Second Quarter Results Jul 31, 2009
Towable RV axles and suspension solutions ... " Conference Call Drew will provide an online, real-time webcast of its second quarter 2009 earnings conference call on the Company's website, on Friday, July 31, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. Individual investors can also listen to the call at . Institutional investors can access the call via the password-protected event management site, StreetEvents (). A replay of the conference call will be available by telephone by dialing (888) 286-8010 and... (PR Newswire)
Zamboni Drives Into U.S. HHoF Jul 30, 2009
And today, Zambonis are as much a part of ice rinks as open-iced check and double axles. A Zamboni painted with Peanuts characters. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
High-tech options offer boost for tires Jul 29, 2009
However, there are times when a vehicle manufacturer requires different sizes for the front and rear axles, so be sure to check your vehicle owner's manual. Consider driving conditions. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Mormon Handcart Pioneers Jul 26, 2009
Handcarts for the last groups were hastily constructed from green wood without iron supports on the wheels or axles. These last two companies also lost precious travel time gathering supplies. (Suite101.com)
ArvinMeritor Signs Strategic Partnership with Yutong Group Co., Ltd. to Supply Drivetrain Components in China Jul 21, 2009
In addition to supplying premium non-drive and drive axles to Yutong, ArvinMeritor will now manufacture differential carriers and brake calipers at its facility in Wuxi, China, for application on Yutong's axles. The final product will be assembled at Yutong's plant in Zhenzhou, China. (PR Newswire)
Morris Ave. soap box derby drew thousands Jul 19, 2009
Rules stipulated that the cars be "boy-built," meaning fathers or other adults had to maintain a hands-off approach when it came to designing and putting together the homemade racecars, including the steering mechanism and brakes (B.F. Goodrich Co. began selling wheel sets and axles for $6, and such kits soon were required for all qualifiers) ... Rear ending Millard's racer, Smith's front wheels were torn off and his steering gear damaged; the axles of both cars were bent. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Johnson Controls, Auto-Parts Makers Earnings Slip as Vehicle Sales Tumble Jul 17, 2009
a supplier of axles to GM, may say its net loss was $44. 5 million, based on three estimates. (Bloomberg)
Auto repairs put some in a fix Jul 8, 2009
Backward brake pads, mixed-up spark plugs, axles falling out of cars. Those are a few of the do-it-yourself car repair disasters that Tony Hughes, owner of Jmotive in Modesto, has seen lately. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Dog-fighting, neglect Jul 5, 2009
The search warrant affidavit says about half the dogs were tethered to car axles with heavy chains that allowed the dogs to get close to each other, but not to have contact, an arrangement typical for fighting dogs ... Smith wrote that the State Police found about 30 "pit bull type" dogs tied to heavy chains attached to car axles buried in the ground. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Nigeria: Flood, Bad Roads Grind Lagos to a Halt Jul 1, 2009
As it is now, only trailers and heavy trucks with big tyres and axles could afford to wade through the road and it takes them over six hours or more to go through the distance of about one kilometre. The effect of the flood however has taken a toll on businesses along the axis as many shop owners had to close down. (allAfrica.com)
Court Order and Opinion - American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. -v - Republic Engineered Products, Inc. Jun 25, 2009
Republic Engineered Products, Inc., is North America's leading supplier of special bar quality (SBQ) steel, a highly engineered product used in axles, drive trains, suspensions and other critical components of automobiles, off-highway vehicles and industrial equipment. With headquarters in Canton, Ohio, the company operates steelmaking centers in Canton and Lorain, Ohio, and value-added rolling and finishing facilities in Canton, Lorain and Massillon, Ohio; Lackawanna, N.Y.; Gary, Ind. (PR Newswire)
World's First Controllable Molecular Nano-Gear Jun 22, 2009
21, 2005) Rice University scientists have constructed the world's smallest working car -- a single molecule "nanocar" that contains a chassis, a pivoting suspension, freely rotating axles and four buckyball. (July 31, 2005) The downsides of conventional molecular machines are that they are driven as an ensemble, by external light or chemistry, for example, and they are big -- made up of many molecules. (Science Daily)
Frontier HT11 and HT12 Jun 20, 2009
For extra stopping power, you can add an additional brake option for all axles. Each model is equipped with adjustable-sliding brackets so you can carry most heads on the same transport. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Administration rejects auto supplier aid request Jun 18, 2009
Hundreds of suppliers of all sizes manufacture bolts, axles, transmissions and other parts for assembly in car plants. Suppliers have been hurt by the dramatic downturn in auto sales and some analysts have been concerned the supply chain could collapse. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Government, automaker aid keeps parts makers alive Jun 16, 2009
Hundreds of companies large and small across the country make everything from bolts to axles to transmissions, shipping them to Detroit Three factories as well as those of foreign automakers with U.S. plants. Some supply parts to makers of larger components, creating a chain of companies that many thought would snap if payments were interrupted to firms already under extreme financial stress because of the U.S. auto sales slump. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Tata Motors eyes three-pronged strategy to reduce debt Jun 3, 2009
Tata Motors several years ago also looked at the option of listing its two subsidiaries, HV Axles and HV Transmissions, where it holds about an 85% stake, as previously reported by this news service. Media reports at the ti noted private equity interest in Tata Technologies, as well as the companys plans to list its Korea-based subsidiary, Tata Daewoo. (FT.com -- Markets)
Old car or truck? Tricks to boost its performance May 31, 2009
For trucks and 4x4s, stronger axles, lower gears and better suspensions are available for models dating all the way back to World War II.. Generally performance parts come in kit form, with instructions and an 800-number to call for advice, so there are a lot of products that can be installed by the average backyard mechanic. (South County Chronicle, VA)
VIDEO: Gov. Deval Patrick in Marblehead May 28, 2009
Massachusetts drivers pay $718 million a year in repair bills for bent axles and other problems largely attributable to the poor quality of the state s roads, he noted. Ehrlich, who serves on the Joint Committee on Transportation, noted she has been burning the midnight oil researching causes and solutions to the state s transportation crisis, wanting to seize on the opportunity to break open the transportation system and put it back together in a way that makes sense. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Georgia town looks to VW plant for jobs May 17, 2009
The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) reports that makers of seats, axles, bumpers and exhaust systems typically locate within 50 miles of the car factory. Engine, tire and transmission manufacturers set up within 300 miles, or a day s drive. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Single-molecule Nano-vehicles Synthesized: 'Fantastic Voyage' Not So Far-Fetched Apr 28, 2009
James Tour and coworkers at Rice University synthesized a molecular car with four carbon-based wheels that roll on axles made from linked carbon atoms ... A powerful technique that allows viewing objects at the atomic level called scanning tunneling microscopy reveals the wheels roll perpendicular to the axles, rather than sliding about like a car on ice as the car moves back and forth on a surface. (Science Daily)
District, student hoping to resolve graduation issue (424) Apr 20, 2009
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Washington County Sheriff’s Department Apr 17, 2009
Over tandem axles Class C. Over group axle weight Class C. (Brenham Banner, TX)
GM Said to Study Adding Buick Models as Saturn Falls, Pontiac Is Reviewed Apr 17, 2009
While the bodies may look different, such models can share parts such as engines or axles, trimming costs. GM has been designing all of its new models on shared, global architectures of varying sizes over the last several years to close a gap with Japans and , which are among the leaders in such engineering. (Bloomberg -- US)
Subaru to Introduce All-New 2010 Legacy at New York International Auto Show Apr 3, 2009
ft.) in the segment - a significant achievement considering that the car's design requires packaging a rear differential and drive axles. Overall vehicle length is up by just 1. (PR Newswire)
Get better gas mileage Apr 2, 2009
Bent wheels, axles, bad shocks, broken springs, etc. create engine drag and are unsafe at high traveling speeds. (KHOU.com, TX)
Mines students unveil planes, cars and a snowmobile Mar 27, 2009
But the blizzard earlier this week delayed the arrival of a vital piece of the student-built vehicle -- the axles. "If the axles get here this afternoon, we'll have it driving this afternoon," Kuhl said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Little House on the Parking Lot (51) Mar 23, 2009
They are built on 10-inch I-beams and have axles, but unlike motor homes, Teton Buildings' cabins don't have holding tanks for wastewater, Braun said. The company will offer more than a dozen other models ranging from the 16-foot "Pathfinder" for about 19,000, to the 56-foot "Bighorn" starting at 88,450, Braun said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Treasury gives auto parts suppliers $5 billion in loans Mar 20, 2009
The auto supply base companies that make the seats, axles, door assemblies, radio systems, windshields and almost everything a consumer sees and touches in their vehicles has been hammered in the first quarter because automakers slashed production, closed plants and slowed assembly lines to match falling sales. When suppliers don't deliver parts, they have no income. (USA Today -- Autos)
Axlemaker Dana, Leaving Idyllic 'Palace,' Auctions Candelabras, Go-Karts Mar 15, 2009
March 14 (Bloomberg) -- , the maker of car and truck axles, hasnt made a profit since emerging from bankruptcy last February ... one of Danas competitors as a maker of truck axles, said yesterday its auditors doubt it can remain a viable company due to questions about the survival of GM and Chrysler, which make up 84 percent of the suppliers sales. (Bloomberg -- US)
• When the long knives come out at the Pinewood Derby Mar 15, 2009
For those of you who are childless, the Pinewood Derby is a racing event for Cub Scouts who, with the help of their parents, build small race cars from kits that contain a block of pine, plastic wheels and metal axles. Competitions are held every spring in Cub Scout troops across the country. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Cubs race cars in derby Mar 13, 2009
Ethan Robinette, a second-grader at Eisenhower, said graphite and sanding the axles on his car were key in helping him win his second in a row overall Pinewood Derby championship. Robinette's car was very thinly cut, low to the ground, and featured green paint with two eyes at the front. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Go speed racers Mar 13, 2009
Each kit contains a block of pine with two notches for the four plastic BSAapproved wheels and four nails or metal axles ... On Wednesday af ternoon, Dave showed Airyanna and his 8-year-old son, Joey, and fellow Wolves Den Scout Aarron Thompson, also 8, how to smooth down the burrs on the axles using a drill and sandpaper ... Dave said it's important to smooth down the axles and Wheels to keep the materials' imperfections from slowing down the cars during the race. (Havre Daily News, MT)
The U.S. Military Doesn't "Buy American." That's a Good Thing. Mar 11, 2009
Designed to protect soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq, they have a V-shaped hull that was originally developed and refined in South Africa, along with armor that was designed in Israel, robust axles from Europe, and electronics from Asia. The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) is a "joint development and production program" between the United States, Germany, and Italy; the United States' Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) is the result of the efforts of more than 20... (Slate)
Robot firm wants to build lunar launch pad Mar 4, 2009
"You must seal your motors, your axles and any joints.". Astrobotic and CMU officials, with their longstanding experience in building robots for difficult terrains, are interested in producing the robots for the NASA project once more information is gathered. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
US Steel to Furlough Workers in Canada Mar 4, 2009
The Canadian plants produce flat-rolled or sheet steel used in autos and appliances, as well as bars used in auto steering components and axles. Demand for auto parts has plunged as major automakers' sales continued their deep slump in February, putting the industry on track for its worst sales month in more than 27 years. (ABC News -- Wire)
Ford Bolsters Market-Leading Commercial Truck Lineup With Three Tough New Offerings Mar 3, 2009
Robust stabilizer bars are fitted to both front and rear axles for confident handling, a compliant ride and large load carrying capacity. Road jolts and disturbances are further reduced by the addition of variable-rate jounce bumpers. (PR Newswire)
Trappings of Texas: Western Art & Cowboy Gear Feb 27, 2009
Bayers was making spurs from old Ford axles becaue they were made of high-grade steel. In 1966, using a Ford axle, Billy made his first pair of spurs. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Dana Holding Corporation Reschedules 2008 Earnings Announcement and Conference Call for March 16 Feb 24, 2009
Dana is a world leader in the supply of axles; driveshafts; and structural, sealing, and thermal-management products; as well as genuine service parts. The company's customer base includes virtually every major vehicle manufacturer in the global automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets. (PR Newswire)
» More Mittal layoffs Feb 20, 2009
As a supplier of specialty bar steel to the auto industry for axles and steering linkage, the facility's fate is tightly linked to auto sales. In an email to The Times, Thursday a workers at the bar plant said there are a lot of hardworking employees there who "really do work an entire 8 hour period, and work hard for the money they receive.". (Northwest Indiana Times)
PALOMAR MOUNTAIN: Man rescued from snowpack Feb 15, 2009
Exploring the western slope of the mountain, on U.S. Forest Service Road 9S07, his Blazer simply stopped in the middle of the road about 5:30 p.m. Powdery snow was up to its axles, Turner said. He tried to dig and drive his way out to no avail. (North County Times)
Next in the Bailout Line: Auto Parts Suppliers Feb 13, 2009
FormTech takes raw steel and forms it into gears, shafts and other components that automakers or other suppliers use to make parts like transmissions and axles. "If our parts aren't forged, there's nobody that's going to machine and there's nobody that's going to have them for transmissions and axles and driveline systems," Ryan said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Drew Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Results Feb 12, 2009
" Segment Reporting Recreational Vehicle Products Segment Drew supplies the following components for RVs: -- Towable RV chassis -- Windows -- Towable RV axles and suspension solutions -- Chassis components -- Slide-out mechanisms and solutions -- Furniture and mattresses -- Thermoformed products -- Entry and baggage doors -- Toy hauler ramp doors -- Entry steps -- Manual, electric and hydraulic stabilizer -- Other towable accessories and lifting systems Drew's RV Segment also manufactures... (PR Newswire)
New Nanocars Roll Out Feb 12, 2009
Tour's original single-molecule car had buckyball wheels and flexible axles, and it served as a proof-of-concept for the manufacture of machines at the nanoscale. A light-activated paddlewheel motor was later attached to propel it, and the wheels were changed from buckyballs to carboranes. (Science Daily)
Frontier combine header transports Feb 8, 2009
For extra stopping power, you can add an additional brake option for all axles. Rear-wheel fenders on the HT12 Series are also included to help prevent rocks and other road debris from being thrown during transport. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
DOGGONE HAPPY: Checking on Michael Vick's dogs 20 months later Feb 8, 2009
Farther still, where the trees got thicker, two partly buried car axles protruded from the ground ... The rest -- dogs that were too young to fight, were used for breeding or were kept as bait dogs for the fighters to practice on -- were chained to the car axles in the woods ... It's impossible to say what Jasmine saw while circling the axles deep in the woods, but dogs can hear a tick yawn at 50 yards. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Scouts rev up for auto-matic fun Feb 8, 2009
The racing kit consisted of a block of pinewood, two wood axles, four nails and four wheels. The track was 32 feet long with a declining four-foot down ramp for the gravity- propelled cars. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Construction Equipment Feb 7, 2009
T-Line 5364V comes standard with a Cat C7 diesel, Eaton manual transmission, and Dana axles. The cab is International's old S design, but a new cab is planned. (Variety)
