Kenny Howard was just 15 years old when he started working for George Beerup. Beerup owned a motorcycle shop and Howard started there in the 1940s. In the middle part of the 1950s car customizing was a hot field as street racers and drag racers wanted something that looked new and different, but also set them apart from the crowd. They turned to pin striping, which hadn’t been done in nearly twenty years.Howard had experience in painting and design since his father was fairly well known for the same thing. He began experimenting with pinstripes on motorcycles, using old paintbrushes belonging to his dad. Beerup saw some of Howard’s work and decided to use him in their automobile painting department. Howard started going by his nickname Von Dutch and focused on pin striping work.Von Dutch was fairly well known for his work, which many claimed look better than anyone else […]
These days, more and more people are starting to turn to green vehicles to save money and help the environment. They are taking action, turning their old gas guzzlers into a car or boat donation to charity and buying better ones. Hybrid cars are becoming more popular.When it comes to hybrid cars, there are plenty of pros and cons to consider. You’ll spend less money on gas if you drive a hybrid car, which in this economy can be reason enough to donate your car and go pick up a new one! For instance, a Prius spends about $0.07 per mile while a Camry averages $0.19 per mile. Hybrids use up less natural resources and reduce your carbon footprint. They’re even quieter than any other vehicle. However, you can also expect some cons as well. Firstly, most hybrid cars are a bit more expensive than other cars. More breakdowns can […]
Many car owners are unsure whether high-octane gasoline will help improve the performance of their cars. To find out what kind of effects high-octane gasoline has on your car, you should first learn about the gasoline engines of cars.Most cars come equipped with 4-stroke gasoline engines. Of the 4 strokes, one is the compression stroke that compresses a cylinder full of air into a very small volume to ignite the engine. The compression ratio of a typical car engine is 8 to 1. Octane is the main component of fuel, and an octane rating of gasoline will tell you how much the fuel has to be compressed to ignite spontaneously. This is something that car owners have to be aware of, because low octane rating can cause knocking in the engine. High-octane gasoline gives the best timing for ignition, and it can prevent knocking, which is why it is considered […]
Motorcycles have been around since the 19th century. From the hand crank and steam powered machines of the past to the rumbling power hogs of today; people have always been attracted to these beautiful, yet dangerous machines. Just watching motorcycle riders tear down the street is exhilarating and riding one is even more of a thrill if it’s done safely and respectfully. Other people are drawn to motorcycles by the efficiency associated; motorcycles are very fuel and space efficient. Then, there are those who are drawn by the freedom associated with riding bikes across country. No matter what reason people are drawn to riding bikes, it is important that riders learn the different nuances associated with motorcycles, especially motorcycle safety.PermitsRiders start by obtaining a motorcycle permit. To get a permit a rider takes a written test based on a state’s motorcycle handbook. The handbook outlines the specific states laws and […]
Donating a yacht to charity is often a better choice than selling your vessel.Are you having trouble selling your high vessel or yacht?Is the value of your high value vessel greater than $100,000? Did you know less than 5% of all yachts listed actually sell within the first two years?Many times, donating a vessel is far more beneficial than actually going through the hassles of selling the vessel!Action Donation Services® specializes in processing yacht donations for some of America’s finest charities such as the Wounded Warrior Homes, Boy’s and Girls Clubs, Providence Center for Coastal Studies and charity chapters such as Special Olympics, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and Paralyzed Veterans of America, just to name a few. We specialize in maximizing the legal tax savings that a donor may receive.This beautiful Jefferson 46 Sundeck was donated to one of our qualified client charities in Florida. Action® made needed repairs and upgrades […]