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MOTOR MOUTH
THE DIPSTICKS GRAPEVINE
Rev up your engines for all things motor-related, and a few extras we just can't resist. And if you have some interesting stuff you would like to contribute, hit the Forum button and contribute your story - it's free to join the online community!
'NELLY' OUR GMC VANDURA CAMPER VAN
In early 2011, after we had decided to give up our 9 to 5 existence and retire, we made plans for a touring holiday in the USA.
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Sep 14, 20243 min read
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RENAULT DAUPHINE CORDINI
One of my early cars was a Renault Dauphine Gordini. After blowing a head gasket a mate and I spent a full day removing the head.
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Aug 30, 20241 min read
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IN THE OLDEN DAYS YOU OFTEN GOT WET!
In days of old, before the advent of modern turn signal technology, drivers had to rely on more manual methods to indicate their intentions.
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Aug 24, 20241 min read
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PERTH CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Perth's Biggest Car Show! School age kids are free! Supercar displays, food trucks, trade stalls, entertainment, licensed bar.
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Aug 20, 20240 min read
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YORK MOTOR SHOW 2024
A great family day of Live Music, Vintage Bus Rides, RC Model Cars and Trucks, Cars, Trucks, Motor Bikes, Tractors, Buses, Loads of prizes!
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Jul 5, 20240 min read
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FORTY TWO SECOND ENGINE CHANGE!
In 1985, a team of Royal Marines set the world record for the fastest engine swap, a record that remains unbeaten.
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Jun 7, 20241 min read
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RUSTY CARS DOWN UNDER
We love Rusty Cars Down Under, follow their socials, and just can't wait for a new vid to appear. Here's one to amuse and excite you.
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May 17, 20241 min read
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THE NASH RAMBLER : A BED ON WHEELS . . .
Once upon a time, in the heyday of classic car design, there was a brand called Nash that dared to dream big...literally.
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May 13, 20241 min read
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HISTORY OF THE CAR RADIO
Seems like cars have always had radios, but they didn't. Dipstick member Reg Kelly delves into the origins of this much loved car accessory.
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Apr 13, 20244 min read
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LEVIN MOTOR RACING CIRCUIT
The Levin Motor Racing Circuit was New Zealand's first permanent motorsport facility, small in scale but important for the sport in NZ.
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Jan 5, 20244 min read
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YALLAMBEE RESIDENTIAL CARE VILLAGE RUN
On Thursday 23rd November several Dipsticks visited the Yallambee Residential Care Village to show the residents their cars.
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Nov 25, 20231 min read
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DARLINGTON ARTS FESTIVAL 2023
Another Darlington Arts Festival under the dashboard. And the weather was glorious!
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Nov 10, 20231 min read
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DARLINGTON ARTS FESTIVAL 2022
Another Darlington Arts Festival has come and gone and and our Club is getting very good at setting up ‘camp’ for this annual weekend.
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Nov 18, 20221 min read
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