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MoCoMoCo: 1926
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 08/08/2010 - 2:23pm.
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Rockville, Maryland, in 1926. "Montgomery County Motor Co." A backstage look at this fine establishment. National Photo Co. glass negative. View full size.
Spare tires
Submitted by Texcritic on Tue, 08/10/2010 - 2:44pm.
So, replacing a flat would involve removing the tire from the wheel and inserting an inner tube, putting a new tire in place and then pumping the tube up?
Although I have changed a few tires in my life (in the simpler manner) I've instructed my sons to call AAA since I no longer consider the variety of modern jacks and other factors safe enough to use without prior experience.
My new Porsche doesn't even have a spare tire. Call and have it towed in seems to be the idea.
Nice Shop
Submitted by fanhead on Sun, 08/08/2010 - 9:29pm.
My family has been in this business for 50 years. With some updated lifts and equipment this would be a nice facility by today's standards.
Did you not read the sign?!
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sun, 08/08/2010 - 3:48pm.
Looks like the photographer came in through the back door.
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