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I've heard that it can't be done for the old cars, but I myself have proven that theory wrong, back in the 1980's I ran alcohol in my 1969 Z/28 Camaro, and in a 1972 GMC truck, yes I did have to make some mods to run it, such as the jetting on the carburetor had to be leaned out a bit, any rubber parts need to be replaced with urethane, or something that the alcohol won't eat, at that time I had to have the parts built for the carburetor, and you need to run aircraft quality fuel lines, or change all your fuel lines to steel ones.

Nothing is impossible, that is the point that I'm trying to make here, it's not a simple one afternoon ordeal to do this job, it will take some planning, call up Jegs, and tell them that you'd like to covert your car to E85, I'll bet they can help you with the parts that you need, they have a very knowledgeable tech staff working for them, and their always glad to answer questions about their products.

E85 is a great idea, and it's a good way to keep driving your old car, and still not worry about the environment, it will bring down your cars emissions greatly, it's an all around cleaner burning better running fuel for any car, it just needs to be made more available to the public, and I think that will be coming soon, with the way that gas prices are going, you can buy a carburetor these days that's set up for alcohol, it makes the whole job a lot easier.

I've been in the automotive business for about 20 or 25 years, I have worked in all facets of the industry, from parts to restoration, all different makes and models, I just want to keep people interested in the old cars because it's where my heart is.

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You Can Win The Truck Bed Protection Battle

Did you know that your pickup truck needs protection from thoughtless and uncaring people? Yes, while a bed liner can certainly offer a degree of protection, just saying "no" to people who want to borrow your truck is a good idea too!

You knew it would eventually happen: You lend your truck to a buddy who says he has a "few" pieces of furniture to move, but when he returns the truck the truck bed has fresh scratch marks in it. That would have been all right if he had apologized and offered to make amends, but now you have to deal with unsightly scratches that can only make your truck’s value deteriorate faster. Had you given it some thought beforehand, you would have placed a bed liner in your truck to prevent scratches from happening.

Unfortunately for me, the above account actually happened as I was trying to help a young couple out by offering them my truck. Worse, I was warned in advance by a friend that the couple would take advantage of me and he was, unfortunately, correct. Let’s just say that it was a bitter lesson learned.

Many years have passed and I no longer own that old Ford F-150. My current people mover is an SUV, so I have no open area to deal with. Yet, I hope to eventually get a new pickup truck have looked closely at some of the bed protection products available to owners today, particularly bed liners. Advances in technology have brought new products on the market that either did not exist a few years ago or were too expensive for the average driver.

Some of the bed liners you can purchase include:

Spray on liners. You read that right: you can have super-thick polyurethane sprayed right into the bed of your truck. At one quarter inch thick, you can receive protection from scratches or fluid and it is completely air tight. One manufacturer says this about their product, “It's scratch-resistant, slip-resistant, and really easy to clean.”

Roll on liners. Similar to spray on liners, are roll on liners. Everything that I have read about roll on liners means a lot of work for the person who does the job, which typically is the truck’s owner. After sweeping and cleaning the bed free of all debris, you will then need to sand the entire truck bed and the sides before applying the rubberized coating. The sanding forces the coating to adhere to the bed area and I must tell you that between the sanding, masking tape, rubbing alcohol, newspapers, and particle masks, this is one nasty job!

Installed liners. Okay, I am biased with my preferences. If it were up to me, this is the product I would purchase. The first option is too expensive; the second option too messy; while the third option -– an installed liner -- makes the most sense of all. Still, you need to be careful in this area too as some bed liners are certainly better made than others. Look for those liners that are scratch and dent resistant, waterproof, chemical proof, stain resistant, and durable, i.e. not subject to cracking, chipping, or fading.

In all, a bed liner makes perfect sense for any truck, particularly if you can put one in that covers the sides and the wheel wells. All the decent ones I have seen are nicely padded and can easily be cleaned. Learn all about the products you are considering before making a decision to buy.

About the Author

Matthew C. Keegan is a freelance writer who resides in North Carolina. Matt is a contributing writer for Andy's Auto Sport an aftermarket supplier of quality parts including Chevy S10 wheels and Chevy S10 rims.

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