Why You Need a Good Truck Bed Mat and How to Get One

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If you own a pickup truck, you probably already know how important it is that you have a great truck bed mat, or truck bed liner as they are also called. After all, the bed of your truck does the most work, and if it takes too much of a beating it might need many more costly repairs down the line. If you are interested in getting a more adequate truck bed mat for your truck as soon as possible, you’ll want to continue reading to find out more about the different options available to you in order to decide on the one that fits you most.

Why You Need One
Getting a truck bed mat installed is very important because you’ll want to protect both your truck and the goods or materials that you carry in it. Without one, your bed is susceptible to getting very rusty and grimy. Obviously without one the truck bed is also at risk of damage that the truck bed mat itself would have sustained in its place or protected it from.

How to Do It
If you plan on having a professional apply your bed mat, consult with friends and even your dealer to find one that comes highly recommended. If you plan on doing it yourself, it is probably time to make sure that have all of the necessary materials. This might include wire tape (wiretrim edge cutting tape, for instance). Make sure to take all of the necessary safety precautions — for instance, you might want to get protective gloves, goggles, and a tarp. You should also take particular care to make sure that you complete this project on the right day — make sure there are clear skies, since you wouldn’t want it to rain on your project before the sealant dries.

Above all, make sure you get the right sprays. There are many types of coatings, and you should consult friends with trucks and other experts before you make a solid decision about which to choose. The little things definitely count (don’t forget the wire tape!)but it is very important that you do your research and make sure to do as thorough a job as possible.

Selling Your Corvette? These 3 Tips Can Help

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Help! I want to sell my Corvette! What should I do?!

Remain calm! It’s not big deal — we’ll get your car sold in a jiffy.

Competitive Pricing

The first thing you have to do is price your car in a way that your are not getting ripped off and that it’s not too high that no one will even think about buying it. Simply do some research online to find out what’s the average price for your specific Corvette and adjust depending on a few variables, mileage, damage, custom additions, etc.

A good rule of thumb is to price your car a few hundred bucks ahead of what you actually plan to get. You might get lucky and will actually sell your Corvette for much more than its worth, but most likely the buyer will want to negotiate down to a lower price. So start high and then shade off a few bucks when it feels right.

Who should I sell my Corvette to?
Well, that leads us our next point. You should:

Know Who Your Potential Buyers Are

There are classic Corvette buyers out there that would love to purchase your ride off your hands. You can take a visit at some classic Corvette dealerships to get a sense of what kind of condition these Corvettes are in and if yours would be a good fit or not. Most likely, even if your Corvette is a little damaged, you’ll still be able to sell it to cash for cars companies because these buyers usually expect to do some maintenance work.

Should I advertise before I sell my Corvette?

That entirely depends on if you want to do a good job or not. If you are serious about attracting the best possible buyer — yes you should absolutely advertise. But if you just want to get rid of it with no effort — just leave the keys in it and walk away (don’t actually do that).

Create an Advertisement that Sells

Don’t just snap a few photos of your Corvette and throw it up on Craigslist or in the local paper. You should do that, yes, but get a little more creative than that. Talk about the love you had for this particular car and maybe why you’re moving on from it. Talk about how amazing it felt driving it down the road at night. Talk about how much your wife hated when you bought it but eventually loved it. Talk about everything that will make someone want to change their life and buy a Corvette. For those who are interested in selling their cars with the best deals, check out cash for cars near me.

October, 1901 the Race that Changed Everything

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Ford racing celebrates its 115th year anniversary this month of the company’s first ever race.

In October of 1901, Henry Ford drove the famous race car Sweepstakes and was victorious in his first and only race.

Henry Ford was actually struggling before that famous race. He was 38-years-old, he had to leave the Detroit Automobile Company after a failure, and he needed some serious financial backing if he wanted to pursue any other automobile ventures. He figured racing was a great way to do so, so he created the Sweepstakes, which is a 26-horsepower, two-cylinder engine that displaces 539 cubic inches.

Ford went up against Alexander Winton who, at the time, was considered the greatest car racer in America. Now, 115 years later, Ford Performance Racing has just finished their IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season.

Ford Racing has come a long way in both driving and Ford Performance parts and repair. Their experienced technicians spend just as much time fixing up a Mustang now than they did working on Mustang performance in the 1960s.

“We’re here today to celebrate the 115th anniversary of the start of Ford’s racing program,” Edsel Ford II, Henry’s grandson and current board member of Ford. “A legacy unmatched by any other automobile manufacturer.”

According to Press and Guide, Henry’s famous victory was in front of 8,000 people and gave him what he needed to further change the automobile industry.

“His spirit of innovation carried that day, but, more importantly, it allowed him to continue to develop his idea for the Model T just a few years later,” Ford II added. “You only have to look at the new Ford GT to see that Henry’s spirit of innovation remains alive and well at his Ford Motor Company.”

The original Sweepstakes Ford racing car is currently on display in Dearborn, Michigan at the Henry Ford Museum. The top speed for the racer was projected at about 72 miles per hour, unthinkable at that time.

Many people within the automobile industry refer to that day in 1901 as “the race that changed everything.” More research here.