TigersnJeeps

A-pillars have gotten larger with the roll-over regulations.

Plus the backwards rake (for aero and looks and mpg) makes the A-pillar take up more visual space.

My 2013 F-150 sightlines, esp over the hood, are worse than those that were on our 2002 F150. The 2013 feels and drives bigger.

as cars got smaller and less capable of hauling people, cargo and trailers, folks migrated to SUVs and pickups. So the government is partly responsible but the automakers love upsizing as much as fast-food joints...

Years ago I read a book on the German industrial/economic policies in WWII.

They didn't even go to a full war-time economy until late in the war.

Not all MB dealerships work on Sprinters. So if it needs work, you may have to go out of your way..................

Most Ford dealerships work on Transits

Tolerance -> Acceptance -> Approval -> Promotion -> Participation

I'd say we are in the Promotion -> Participation range...

can someone translate the gibberish?

One of the few times I think I have seen Elliot without a moustache

I am getting an error at the moment but www.historicaerials.com can be a source.

I believe Google Earth also has historic images but never tried.

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Back in the 80s there was a guy named Tom Stimus

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Not to derail - but he had a dealership in Bradenton as well selling all kinds of vehicles.

Dusty was in a many of his commercials. Hood pounding was pretty much in all of them.

Also claimed to have invited the Shah of Iran to his place after being deposed...

I heard/read many years ago, that the Allies were going to have enough planes to basically assign one to every street in Japan for the invasion

Hyperbole but it pointed out the material dominance the Allies (primarily the US) had by then...

Remember when Rush Limbaugh was excoriated for wanting Obama to fail...

and he was only a commentator.

(assuming my memory is accurate)

I tend take less of what he says literally as time goes by.