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Open Diff: Your bench seat stories
1979 Chevrolet Impala station wagon front bench seat. Photos courtesy GM Media.
Just as the manual transmission was once considered standard equipment – enough for people to use "standard" synonymously with "manual" when referring to their transmissions – so too was the bench seat. Yet both have been superseded by their once-optional counterparts, the automatic transmission and the bucket seat, to the point where bench seats and manual transmissions are actually considered optional equipment today.
Or, at least, one of the two will be for only a short time longer. According to Chevrolet, the last passenger car in production in North America to offer the bench seat, the Chevrolet Impala, will go buckets-only with the 2014 model year. "A lot of people prefer bucket seats because they're sporty, even in models that aren't sports cars," said Clay Dean, GM director of design. "Our customers also appreciate having the center console as a convenient place to store their phone and other personal items."
With the bench seat a $195 option on the current Impala LS and LT, only one in 10 buyers choose to eschew buckets for the traditional front seat. After 2014, the only GM products to offer front benches will be pickups and sport-utilities.
1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan front bench seat.
Though the bench seat may soon be kicking the bucket, as Chevrolet put it, we cannot let it go unmourned. The front bench seat allowed full-sized cars to fit six passengers rather than five; it gave us more freedom to sleep in our cars when necessary; it permitted us to get a little closer to our dates. In fact, one could argue that its decline is directly tied to the decline of drive-in movie theaters and the movement to keep children out of the front seats of cars until they're practically old enough to drive on their own.
So what is your favorite bench seat story? What did you like most about the bench seat, especially in older cars? Why do you prefer bench seats over buckets? And do you believe the bench seat could ever make a comeback?
Open Diff: Best daily-driver old car?
1965 Rambler American 440-H, a strong contender, perhaps? Image courtesy coconv.
Inspired by Jonathan Klinger's 365 Days of A, in which he drove a 1930 Ford Model A every day for a year from October 2010 to October 2011, reader Hans Riemenschneider wrote in inquiring what sort of classic car would make for an ideal daily driver:
I'd probably elect for a car with a few conveniences (like a fuel pump and a heater), but I see a lot of potential for some less desirable classics. A six-cylinder sedan doesn't have the coolness of a tri-power convertible. But that same sedan is still miles ahead of a Hyundai Tiburon, Chevy Cobalt or other virtually ever other modern commuter.
What is important to consider regrading parts availability, durability, cost, safety or economy? How does insurance work when you want to drive a classic more than occasionally? What modern upgrades are worth considering? What are the long-term consequences of using up these cars versus a strong likelihood of increasing interest in the hobby (both from the long-time faithful as well as yet-to-be converts)?
Which models would you recommend? Pony car, shoebox Chevy, Ford pickup? What are the best candidates from each era?
We could offer our opinions, but as of late we've seen plenty of different vehicles used for lengthy road trips, and the simple fact of the matter is that most of the cars we ogle today were originally built to function as daily transportation, so pretty much any vehicle would have its benefits. So let's turn the question over to you: Which collector car would you choose as a daily driver, and why?
Open Diff: On the graying of the hobby
As a few of you wrote in the comments to the article on Matthew Crawford's upcoming presentation at Hershey, the dismantling of shop classes and vocational programs in schools is indeed a cause for concern, but there's more to the graying of the collector-car hobby than that. While we've discussed this very topic in Open Diff posts in the past, it remains a concern, so let's address it again.
Let's try to answer some questions here: What barriers do younger generations face that keep them from entering the collector-car hobby nowadays? And what should we all do about it? Are the clubs and the existing programs and non-profits dedicated to getting younger generations into the hobby doing enough? Or are there indeed plenty of young collector-car enthusiasts who mind their own business and fly under the radar?
Open Diff: On comments and your feedback
Every now and then, it's worthwhile for us to pause and just listen to what you have to say, on whatever topic you choose. Got questions for us? Comments, concerns, criticisms? What would you like to see more of/less of? Our irregular Open Diff posts are designed just for that purpose. Of course, we welcome your feedback at any time in the comments to the rest of the posts here, on the Hemmings Forum, and via the tipline.
Speaking of the comments, we do want to remind everybody of our commenting policy: no spam, no personal attacks, keep it civil. Rule of thumb: If you wouldn't say it to somebody in person, there's no need to say it online. We want to encourage thoughtful discussion here, and incivility has the complete opposite effect. Fortunately, we have a great bunch of regular commenters who provide real insight and add to the stories we write, making this a better place overall.
Open Diff: What do you want to see from Hemmings online?
It surprised me to look back and see that more than a year has passed since we've had an Open Diff post, and that's simply because we've been at the rev limiter since then trying to make everything we do as good as it can possibly be. We've introduced Geoff Hacker and Michael Lamm as regular contributors, we've focused on the most important and most interesting news of the collector-car hobby that we can find, we've revamped our online parts marketplace, and we've made myriad small tweaks to the site (like introducing a tipline so you can share your news). However, just like project cars, building and improving the online Hemmings experience is a job that will never be done, so we want you to tell us what works here at Hemmings.com, what doesn't work, and how we can improve.
As with all of our Open Diff posts, feel free to discuss any and all topics pertaining to the collector car hobby. Got a question you've been meaning to ask? Got a rant? Got a story to share? Do it here.
While we're doing some housekeeping, I want to take this opportunity to remind everybody about our rules for commenting: No spam, no commercial posts, no selling anything, no personal attacks, no politics/religion, and keep it civil. Our aim is to encourage discussion among knowledgeable and enthusiastic old car folks, so to that end we will step in and delete comments if necessary to maintain an environment conducive to on-topic discussion.
Open Diff: Your questions answered
When we first started the Hemmings Blog some five years ago, we initially meant it as a sort of behind-the-scenes deal, showing what it takes to publish four magazines every month from the backwoods lovely and scenic Green Mountains of Vermont, along with all the projects and trouble we editors get in on a regular basis. For better or worse, it hasn't quite turned out like that, TA's Ferrari photo shoot post from last week notwithstanding.
Now, we're not going to switch gears on you and turn the blog into something else. Instead, we're going to open up today's Open Diff blog post to your questions about life behind the scenes at Hemmings Motor News. Ever had a question about the process of putting a magazine together? Confused about how to sign up for the Hemmings Digital or the Hemmings Daily newsletter? Wanna know who on staff has a Dinosaur Neil action figure in their cubicle? (Answer: Not me.) Ask away.
Or, alternately, if you don't want to see how hot dogs are made, feel free to use this space to discuss anything related to collector cars, to leave general feedback or to suggest ways we can spiff up the place.
While we're doing some housekeeping, I want to take this opportunity to remind everybody about our rules for commenting: No spam, no commercial posts, no personal attacks, no politics/religion, and keep it civil. Ninety-nine percent of the people commenting here are good eggs, and we do enjoy hearing from you in the comments, but we will step in and delete comments if necessary to maintain an environment conducive to on-topic discussion.
Open Diff: Ethanol alternatives, and is it really bad?
In my recent post about potential E15 gasoline you had the opportunity to sound off about why you don't like the stuff. In with those comments, there were also some interesting suggestions on how to address the issue. So now, I'm asking you two questions: Is there really a problem, and what do we do about it?
To paraphrase T. Boone Pickens, I'm for anything American when it comes to energy. The same nation of innovators, doers and thinkers that came up with these cars in the first place unquestionably has the ability both to come to grips with our energy needs, and to ensure there's a way for us to enjoy old cars.
First, however, I'd like to see some compelling evidence that there is a problem. There's no shortage of anecdotal evidence that ethanol is bad for old cars, and I have my own stories, but I want to hear from you about specific incidences that you feel are directly attributable to ethanol in gasoline.
Then, let's hear some suggestions that don't include "Shut down the EPA." How about working within this scenario: You are in charge, and you have to do two things. One, use less oil. Forget about domestic reserves; that's not the point. Two, you have to reduce carbon emissions. Again, forget about what you believe; you're in charge, and this is what you have to do. I'll even give you a budget, I'll call it the American Energy Initiative and it'll have access to the same funds that Wall Street did – $4.5 trillion. That should get you started.
You've got the power, and you've got the money. Do you have the answers?
Open Diff: Time for your input
The last several months, we've been running this blog at breakneck speed, without much of a chance to pause and take stock of what we're doing. Astute blog readers may have noticed the changes we made a few months back to accommodate the Hemmings Daily newsletter (if by no other clue than the flood of commenters that change brought to the blog), we've added a new voice to the mix with Mike Bumbeck, and if you're into Facebook, keep an eye out for a major overhaul of our presence there in the near future.
We'd like to do more – much more – with this space, but rather than going off on our own, we'd like some input from ye dear readers first. Of course, our ears are always on, listening to ways to improve, but consider this your chance to voice your opinions and make your suggestions on everything we're doing, big and small. What do you want to see more of? What do you want to see less of? Be honest – we have thick skin. But also let us know what you like about this blog so we can keep doing it.
As for the Hemmings Six Degrees of Automotive Challenge series, which I've so rudely preempted today with this Open Diff post, it looks like we're down to just a few participants every week. Have we reached the logical conclusion of the series, in which we've examined every possible way every car company is linked to one another? Or is there still life to it, making it worth continuing?
And, as with all Open Diff posts, feel free to voice your opinion on any other matter relevant to collector cars.
Open Diff: safety v. collector cars?
My post last week on the '59 Chevy crash test (as well as other posts on the topic by every blog from here to Timbuktu) caused quite a commotion. It even caused one fella to quit reading this blog in a huff, and garnered more heated responses than our typical posts. So that means it's time for another Open Diff post.
You don't necessarily have to talk about safety in the comments on this post. As with all our Open Diff posts, feel free to speak your mind on any issue related to the collector car hobby. Safety is just the suggested topic this time. You already know my opinion on the matter, so if you haven't already, tell us yours. Or tell us why motorcycles and convertibles – vintage or not – do or don't apply to these arguments. Should seat belts (airbags, blindspot monitoring systems, etc.) be retrofitted to all classic cars? Would we all be better off today if the Sir Vival had entered production? Or should we here at Hemmings not bring up weighty issues like this and go back to reveling in nostalgia?
Open Diff: how about the long-term future of the collector car hobby?
Our last Open Diff brought a lot of good responses, mostly on the future of the collector car hobby and on getting kids involved in old cars. It's obvious there's still a lot of passion driving the hobby, and I dig it.
So let's open up the lines of communication again with another Open Diff. As before, feel free to speak your mind on any issue related to the collector car hobby. Or tell us a story. Or tell us what you'd like to see us do better in the magazines. Or rant about that one bolt you struggled with on your project car. Or yell at us for always calling it a hobby. Whatever you feel like talking about, it's fair game.
Also as before, I'm going to toss out a topic suggestion, inspired by John Krewson's essay on Jalopnik, "Is There A Future for American Motoring?" As John put it, and as we discovered last time, the kids are alright. But many of the environmentalists out there want to brand us gross polluters, Madison Avenue and Detroit and Washington just want you to buy new stuff instead of relish the old stuff, and the hobby isn't getting any less expensive. Are we ultimately doomed to becoming no more than Civil War re-enactors? Or is there a long-term future to collector cars?


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IOWA CITY, IA (CBS 2/FOX28) - River-riders got their fix in Saturday morning.
Canoe and kayak riders kicked off the nine-mile One Great Iowa river race.
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Man died after being tazed by police. We all know that correlation is not causation but I am very interested to see what the determination is in final cause of death.
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Every once in a while I dig through my library and find a few gems that get me completely hooked all over again. The true testament of a great song is feeling like I'm listening to it and falling in love with it all over again after a bit of a break. So I give you a few gems that I can't get sick of that I just plum forgot and never wrote about. Here y'ar!
So I'm not giving you the official video because although they sound fantastic live obviously, the video itself is a live recording, and the studio version gives you a few nuances I love that the live version does not. Also I don't want you to see the lead singer. I want you to listen to this fantastic down south bluesey song, and then go look up the band. I'll tell you this. The entire Alabama Shakes album Boys and Girls is some great music for really a plethora of different activities, and for those of you that need some deep southern soul in their lives, I highly recommend it.
It's a testament to how amazing an artist is if their music stands the test of time. "Finally" was released over twenty years ago and still has the ability to motivate droves of people to the dance floor whenever it's played. No wonder the track is one of the biggest dance and house records of all time. CeCe Peniston even re-released the single last year on its 20th anniversary including a diverse range of remixes produced by the Joyriders and a number of cutting edge producers.
Recently, yours truly and Nic had an opportunity to sit down with the dance diva pioneer before a performance. Given I've been a fan since the 90s, we jumped at the chance to meet the 43-year-old in person. Plus she's been an avid supporter of the LGBT movement for many years, including posing for the NOH8 campaign. Gotta show love for those who love us back. She was as delightful and divalicious I had envisioned. There were no airs about her and was a joy to talk to. At one point during her interview with Nic, she jokingly sassed me because I was being too loud chatting up a storm with her people. LOL. God, love her.
After visiting her backstage, we staked out our spot on the dance floor to catch a good view of her performance. Whether she's performing in front of 100,000s of people or in an intimate venue, Peniston gives it her all. She engaged with the crowd and even brought up a few on stage to dance with her. I thought I was going to lose my shizz, when she sang "Keep On Walking", definitely one of my favorites. Mixed in with classic tracks, CeCe belted out new material including her latest single, "Celebrate". Naturally, she ended the evening with various versions of her signature hit, "Finally." This drove the crowd cray cray as they couldn't get enough of it. Check out Nic's interview with her below, along with my favorite tracks from the incomparable Ms. Peniston.
listen to the interview and my favorite tracks after the jump
Curious to know why Homorazzi's Nic is holding a pair of lady garments in his hand with Colby Keller? Even though I was there to witness everything, I'm still surprised how everything transpired. Definitely the most interesting interview I've ever had the pleasure to film. Never in a million years would I've thought I'd begin the evening in a handicap restroom with one of my good friends and a porn star, whose films I've "enjoyed". Most random Pride ever, and I've been to plenty around the world.
Colby Keller who's appeared in many films for Randy Blue, Sean Cody and Falcon Studios to name a few was in town to celebrate the inaugural issue of DIXX Magazine- a bi-annual arts and culture magazine that examines culture where art and sex collide. It's for the homo hipster, the new dandy, the art fag, the butch queen and everyone in-between. With all that mind, Keller was the perfect choice to be cover boy for the issue.
When we heard he was in town, naturally Nic and myself jumped at the chance to chat with him. Upon meeting him, the first thing that crossed my mind was how tall he was. I'm 6'0″ and found myself looking up into his beautiful eyes ;) Speaking of beautiful, Colby was much more striking and handsome in person, and that's not just the beer talking. He really is. And extremely nice to boot. Check out our fun chat with him below.
So, Songza rules. Especially at work right now, I'm not sure how I lived without it. Even yesterday I was cleaning up the house feeling pretty low energy and Songza all of a sudden lifted my mood, because, well, you tell it how you're feeling. What?
This music app is a wide data base of songs trying to fine tailor to how you're feeling or what you're doing, and away it goes. You can either access it from songza.com on your computer, or listen to it through your WiFi on the app on your phone.
Right now I'm at work and decided I needed something other than the regular radio. So on goes my Songza app, and here's the screen that comes up…
There's a new boy in town in my liquor market here in BC. It may be not new to you, but JC it caught my eye, and now it's flying off the shelves and into the public's glasses. I mean, if Coke can do Crystal Pepsi (REMEMBER?!), why can't we go the opposite direction and make Vodka dark. That's right. Let's make Vodka Black.
Blavod is a vodka based out of the UK and the brainchild of a guy named Mark Dorman who was sick of the same crystal clear (but seriously, REMEMBER CRYSTAL PEPSI??!) distilled Vodka. Probably a playful guy, Mr. Dorman thought of the possibilities of having a drink for consumers that, really in a nutshell, looked bad ass. So off he went to make some great spirit, and then, after some research, found a South Asian herb called Black Catechu derived from Burmese Acacia trees. I know, a lot of information, but, he pretty much found that it gave his spirit an inky blackness, AND, get this, imparted no other flavouring to the spirit itself. Bam! Blavod was born.
Who? Right? That was me up until two weeks ago, and then just last weekend I had the opportunity to see Remix Artist Collective live at the Waldorf here in Vancouver and they pretty much blew my mind. Why? Because this isn't remix in the thumpa thumpa boomtickity nnss nnss beep boop beep kinda' way. This is rethinking remixes.
Oddly enough, coming up on a year ago, I wrote an article about my thoughts on remixes that weren't typical remixes. Now that I've found RAC I feel not only justified, but like I'm right and you're wrong. KIDDING! Calm down! *smirk*
In all seriousness, RAC, either live, or on your iPod, can make you do a lot of things. Dance, relax, run around, chill – they have a little of something for everyone. These are remix artists for music lovers. These boys (André Allen Anjos, Andrew Maury and Karl Kling), go back to 2007 where they whipped up a ditty with a Shins song, and BAM, they've been doing it ever since.
Give a listen to the Remix Artist Collective after the jump.
Seattle born hip-hop artist Macklemore, creator of such hits as Wings and The Town, has a real and human way of telling a story through his genre of music. But this time he's decided to a tell the story of something that he's experienced even though he himself is not gay.
Macklemore has been known as a "socially conscious rapper" dealing with real life issues and real life stories told from the heart. He was catapulted into the limelight when he released his single Otherside, a song dealing with his personal experience in drug addiction. Shortly after cleaning his life up, he teamed up with Ryan Lewis and the two have been collaborating ever since.
Well now the two have released a song from their upcoming debut LP "The Heist", set for release later this year. "Same Love" deals directly with the inequal rights of same sex marriage, and features spoken word and folk singer Mary Lambert, another Seattle native. The three have teamed up with the Music for Marriage Equality campaign, and the single will be available at www.subpop.com. from the 24th to the 31st of July will all proceeds from the single going towards marriage equality in Washington.
The thing that always shocks and surprises me about New York is the sheer volume of life. No matter how many times I go to the gorgeous and seemingly insurmountable Big Apple, I'm always in awe of the energy and breadth of things to do and see, so I make a point of going somewhere completely different everytime I go so that I don't feel like I'm retracing my steps and wasting my time.
On a recent trip to the east coast, Donovan, Brian, and myself hit up some night life, something I've failed to do to the full degree in NYC. The trip took us to areas off the beaten tourist path, staying at the wonderful Hotel on Rivington in the Lower East Side, and avoiding Times Square for once, except to run (nearly late), into one of the last performances of Priscilla, we poked our heads into neighbourhoods of Chelsea and Hells Kitchen for spots to eat and drink and dance.
Bob Pontarelli now owns not just one, but three of the biggest hot spots for gay night life in NYC, and it didn't take long to figure out why his two bars, Barracuda and Industry, and his restaurant Elmo, were so popular.


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Ask the Experts: Budget-Friendly Tipsby Dana Angelo White in Ask the Experts, October 26, 2011
We're always reminding you that a healthy lifestyle doesn't have to break the bank. How about some expert tips to back that up? We polled nutrition experts across the country for their best tips for eating smart and exercising on a budget.
Brown Bag It
Our September Brown Bag Challenge was a huge success. If you missed it, it's never too late to start bringing your lunch to work or school. Annette Schottenfeld, MBA, RD, CDN, President of Nett Nutrition, Inc. says:
"Packing your own lunch not only saves money, but also guarantees much needed nutrition to get you through the day. Select lean meats and veggies on whole grain bread with a side of seasonal fruit for a delicious and satisfying lunch. Additional savings can also be had by making your own single-serve snack bags."
Packing up single servings goes for dinner leftovers too. Karen Ansel, MS, RD, CDN tells us:
"Wrap leftovers into single-serve portions immediately after dinner. Not only will you save money because you're not throwing out perfectly good food, you'll have a single serve, healthy homemade meal in the freezer waiting for you next time you have no time to cook."
Shop Smart
How you grocery shop can make or break your budget. Start by making a shopping list and sticking to it. Jessica Fishman Levinson, MS, RD, CDN, founder of Nutritioulicious reminds us not to forget good old coupons:
"Don't be shy to use coupons when shopping. But be careful – just because you get a coupon for something doesn't mean it's a healthy item. Many people are enticed by coupons for less healthy foods that they wouldn't normally buy."
Food and nutrition writer Sharon Palmer, RD also warns shoppers to steer clear of processed junk:
"The more simple and unprocessed a food, the less expensive—and more healthful—it is, typically. That's because it requires less food production to get from farm to fork. Less production steps mean less money and resources went into that food, which means a lower price at the check-out."
Want to get the healthy nutrients like omega-3 and vitamin D from fish but think it will bust your weekly budget? Kate Geagan, MS, RD author of Go Green Get Lean, shows us it's possible:
"Some of the very best options we have are in the INNER AISLES of the grocery store: Canned sardines, anchovies, pink salmon, mussels, clams and oysters are relatively cheap and are available nearly everywhere and to everyone at all economic levels. Make a salmon burger or a salmon melt from canned salmon or mash 2 sardines into your favorite tomato sauce recipe to add a hefty dose of flavor and nutrition to your next pasta night. Frozen fish filets are usually significantly cheaper than fresh, and when they go on sale you can load up your freezer: No waste, no spoilage"
Steer Clear of Supplements
We've been warning you about the potential dangers of taking popular supplements and they also cost a pretty penny. Lisa Dixon, MBA, RD says put food first:
"Focus on getting your nutrition from food, not supplements. Place more emphasis on food, rather than nutrients. By choosing whole foods naturally high in nutrients you should be able to get your daily needs from food alone. Supplements can be expensive (and sorry to say, a waste of money)."
Spice Things Up
The right seasoning can make all the difference for a light but flavorful meal. Kait Fortunato uses spices to liven up her meals on the cheap:
"You can buy cheaper cuts of meat and spice it correctly to create unique flavor. Spices last a long time and are healthier than dressings or marinades."
Where's the Beef?
Beth Stark RD, LDN uses this tip to cut down on money and bulk up portions:
"I replace some of the meat in my favorite recipes with drained and rinsed canned beans in order to stretch portions, reduce cost and boost the nutrient quality of the dish. I add black or pinto beans to enchiladas and taco meat, cannellini beans to lean ground turkey for pasta and meat sauce and extra kidney beans to chili."
You can also save by ditching meat all together once a week – opt for Meatless Mondays.
Move It
Let's not forget about exercise. There are plenty of ways to burn calories without burning cash.
Sheila Campbell PhD, RD points out the importance of having someone else hold you accountable:
"Get an exercise buddy. You are accountable to your buddy to show up when and where you promised and to exercise for the time you agreed on."
The gym isn't the only option. Kathleen A. Siegel, RD, CDN Co-founder, NutritionBabes, LLC says:
"Exercise classes at a gym can empty your pockets quickly. A budget-friendly solution is to borrow exercise DVD's from your local library. Other options are starting a DVD swap with friends and rotating with each other for a greater selection. You can also check out your cable guide for classes to take at home on your own TV. No gym or studio needed!"
How about forgetting about indoor exercise and getting outside? Maria C. Mahar MA RD CD suggests:
"Visit your local park or playground; admission is free! Not only will you and your family be able to participate in calorie-shedding activities such as walking, hiking and cross country skiing, but parks are also a wonderful opportunity to meet up with friends, make new ones and bond with your family. Being active outdoors lifts your mood, helps you think more positively and feel more internal calm thus reducing your stress level."
Get Baking
Pound for pound, store-bought baked goods can be some of the priciest items in your kitchen. Sherri Nordstrom Stastny, PhD, RD, CSSD, LD says:
"Dig out your bread machine. Making bread from scratch is a huge cost saving (and tastes better) than store-bought bread."
Don't have a bread machine? You can get a decent one for less than $75 and you can recoup that money after a couple of months of buying less commercially-prepared breads. You can also save moo-lah buy storing bread in the freezer — when lightly toasted you'd never know the difference, but you will notice that you're wasting less bread.
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