Goal For The Green

Great things happen when visionaries
direct their talent and passion towards the design of an automobile.
Inventor Buckminster Fuller did so in the 1930s, and the result was
the creative, unique Dymaxion Car. It first appeared at the Chicago
World’s Fair in 1933, and bravely defied the conventions of the day.

Today, only one Dymaxion Car remains,
which can be found at the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada.
Though you won’t find this rare machine among the ranks of

classics cars for sale, it still transfixes classic automotive enthusiasts.
Staff at the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, which uses the slogan
“Unique cars from A to Z,” have been so transfixed that they’ve
spent the past eight years creating an exact replica of the Dymaxion
Car. On Tuesday, they announced that the recreation was complete, and
will be displayed from Thursday, February 26th.

“The Dymaxion just makes sense for us
to have at the (Lane Motor Museum),” said Jeff Lane, director of
the Lane Motor Museum. “The design is well ahead of its time and
its looks definitely fit the uniquely different philosophy we build
our collection around.”

It’s no wonder that the restorers and
technicians found the Dymaxion Car fascinating enough to recreate.
The car had the distinct, aerodynamic shape of a raindrop, a shape
that contrasted with the boxy shape of most cars of the time. It also
featured a cantilevered chassis that supported two fixed wheels at
the front and one steerable wheel at the back. The back wheel
operated like a boat tiller.

The car’s V8 engine was mounted at the
back, but the Dymaxion had front wheel drive. It was designed so that
it could perform a U-turn on a dime. It carried up to 11 people,
could achieve 30 miles per gallon, and could reach a top speed of 90
miles per hour. It must have been a very strange, supremely unique
experience to behold and operate such a car.

Odd or not, the Dymaxion Car was
supremely efficient. In today’s age of fuel efficiency and resource
preservation, the Dymaxion is an ideal model to look to. One might
even say that the design was well ahead of its time.

The Dymaxion Car will make its maiden
voyage from Nashville to northern Florida for the Amelia Island
Concours d’Elegance on March 15th.

When cars roll off the assembly line, they’re designed for the widest range of buyers. This means that they all look alike. You can easily find the exact model you want thanks to the mass production lines. However, they lack personal style. They don’t stand out in a crowd. That may be what you want, or you may be craving something more. If you want your truck to demand attention and be a unique reflection of your lifestyle and personality, then it’s time to invest in some personalizing.

Chevy El Camino Truck (Photo credit: skeggy)

Change the Suspension
Start with the suspension. Trucks are made to be rough, tough and handle a heavy load, but they cannot always go off-road. If you’re looking for a truck that can also handle the mud out at camp or handle the rough areas out in the ranch, then you’ll want to change the suspension and put in something heavier.

Lift it Up
People love riding in SUVs and trucks for the extra height, but you don’t have to settle for factory settings. In addition to changing the suspension, you can also lift your truck to higher levels. It’s great for going out on rough terrain, and it also makes the ride more enjoyable. Whether you’re staying on the streets or going out in the mud, lifting your truck will make it stand out.

Customize with Chrome
Add little touches and extra features to customize your ride and ensure that everyone sees you coming. Companies like mkmcustoms carry a wide range of products that will change the finished look of your truck to make it more interesting and unique. Choose new grilles, custom exhaust systems, push bars, top rims and other great accessories. Every unique touch you add to your truck ensures that it’s a reflection of your personality and more than the basic factory truck that you drove off the dealer’s lot.

You don’t have to settle for a truck that anyone can buy at a dealer. It’s more fun and interesting to add your own touches and make sure that your truck stands out in a crowd. With the right additions and custom changes, you can rest assured that no one else will have a truck just like yours. Roll around your town in proud knowing that yours is a truly unique look.

Guest post by Dana Smith

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Hot Tubbing (Photo credit: ocularinvasion)

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