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You used to be able to get that green glow in older cars by just popping in a green-coated instrument-panel light bulb.
Today, if there were any demand for it, you'd be able to use an LED. But since most instrument panels are either LED-lit characters, or LCD displays, no need.
Of course back then you could just remove the cluster by pulling four Phillips screws. Whole thing would pop out. If you were so inclined, you could easily remove the odometer drum and roll back the miles...or, at least, leave the speedo unplugged from its drive-cable.
(That was something a LOT of new-car dealers did, when transporting cars, doing trades with other dealers, etc. Illegal, but they did it regularly. We bought one car that still had the cable disconnected...OOPS! And yes, the car turned into a lemon. Probably had run tens of thousands of miles before sale...there's reasons for believing this...and it wasn't broken in properly.)
Working on cars, back then, was easy, cheap, and often fun. It was a great way to stretch your budget. I've done timing belts, fuel pumps, starters, driveshaft u-joints, all with cheap tools and a set of ramps.
Today, if there were any demand for it, you'd be able to use an LED. But since most instrument panels are either LED-lit characters, or LCD displays, no need.
Of course back then you could just remove the cluster by pulling four Phillips screws. Whole thing would pop out. If you were so inclined, you could easily remove the odometer drum and roll back the miles...or, at least, leave the speedo unplugged from its drive-cable.
(That was something a LOT of new-car dealers did, when transporting cars, doing trades with other dealers, etc. Illegal, but they did it regularly. We bought one car that still had the cable disconnected...OOPS! And yes, the car turned into a lemon. Probably had run tens of thousands of miles before sale...there's reasons for believing this...and it wasn't broken in properly.)
Working on cars, back then, was easy, cheap, and often fun. It was a great way to stretch your budget. I've done timing belts, fuel pumps, starters, driveshaft u-joints, all with cheap tools and a set of ramps.
Ford's Mustang Cobra Jet sets a new EV quarter mile record at 6.87 seconds
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Ford Racing's Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 just ran a quarter mile in 6.87 seconds at 221 mph at an NHRA event in Charlotte, setting a new world record for an EV. As the name suggests, Ford's Cobra Jet 2200 puts a massive 2,200 horsepower to the wheels thanks to a newly designed electric motor and inverter combo. Ford elected to use two motors and inverters instead of four of each as before to reduce complexity and boost efficiency to 98 percent. Overall power is up by 600 horsepower, but the motors and inverters weigh half as much as before. Everything runs on a 900-volt architecture and 32 kWh battery that charges in 20 minutes.
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METALLICA STAR'S Custom Creation | James Hetfield's "Aquarius"
Apr 28, 2026Welcome back to the Petersen Automotive Museum! In part two of our James Hetfield (yes, of Metallica fame!) Collection deep dives, we explore Aquarius—a stunning custom build that blends 1930s French Art Deco design with 1950s American hot rod style.
Donated by the Hetfield family in 2019, this one-of-a-kind car features flowing fenders, bold sculptural details, and a modern LS3 V8 under the hood. Built by Rick Dore Customs with hand-shaped aluminum bodywork, Aquarius is a perfect mix of vintage inspiration and modern performance.
Thanks for watching—stay tuned for more from the Hetfield collection!
Missed Pt. 1 of our Hetfield Deep Dives? Click to learn about the Black Pearl:
• Metallica Meets Motors: Hetfield's Custom ... 5:30
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How do you rent a $4 million Bugatti for $750???
Apr 28, 2026 #VINwiki #BugattiChiron #HamiltonCollectionBreck Kennedy tells us about his amazing experience renting @TheHamiltonCollection Bugatti Chiron Super Sport.
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