Sunday, September 2, 2012

Automotive Memories.....Your First Driving Experience, A Moment Locked In Time.

There Are Some Things in Life We Never Forget

No Matter How Old and Forgetful We Become!

Share Your First Driving Experience!

Don't Forget to Add Your Pics!


As we age, many things in our lives become distant, blurry, half-memories.  We don't actually forget them, they just become a little blurry! LOL.  However, one thing just about everyone can remember is the first time they drove.  It's just such a great feeling that it becomes burned in.  It's just a great feeling!

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While reading through my daily reading digests, I came across an article in one of my favorite blogs, Jalopnik.com.  The article entitled, "How Did You Learn To Drive?", by Patrick George, caught my eye and my husband and I just started reminiscing about how we learned to drive. That feeling of "total control" when you first take the wheel, no matter what age you are, is just really "cool"! LOL  It's a great topic of conversation not matter where you are or who you're with because EVERYBODY has a story to chip in.  Try it next time you need to "break the ice" at a boring occasion, you'll be the hit of the dinner table!

1959 Oldsmobile 98 Regency...the car that
'daddy let me drive'!
My own experience happened when I was just 5 or 6 years old, (ok, I'm a little unclear of the exact age, but, I am....whoops, almost gave it away there!  Suffice it to say, it was quite a few years back....LMAO!), and my dad, a Chicago police officer, sat me on his lap and took his own hands off the whee and let me drive his 1958 Oldsmobile down the road....  Now, if you're any kind of mathematician at all, that should give you a pretty good idea of the year we're talking about!  Anyway, what an awesome day that was.  It changed the way I felt about everything!  From that time on, all I wanted to do was grow up enough to experience driving on my own.  Now my hubby, Larry, says the first time he ever drove was with his dad in a 1959 Studebaker Lark! (We're pretty close to the same age, although, he does have me by a couple years! LOL)

Larry's first "drive", 1959 Studebaker Lark. (Kinda
looks like a "Rolls Royce 'wannabee"! LOL
Regardless of what year it was or who it was that let you drive, I'll bet you can answer that question without too much hesitation, right?  Like I said, it's just an awesome feeling to have that much control over something that powerful and the first time you do it....well, it makes an impression!.  

So that's the question of the day.....what was the very first vehicle you got to drive?  We'd love to hear your stories (and see your pictures!).  Larry and I had a good 1 hour conversation that included some really good memories and lots of comic relief!  Larry's got me digging around in the old picture boxes and trying to find some our old photos.  If I find them, I'll be glad to publish them for ya!  Be sure to send us your pics too!  Let's see what some of us were driving around back in the day!


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Saturday, September 1, 2012

Welcome to the NEW & IMPROVED LDJ Auto Body's Car, Truck, & Motorcycle News!

September 1st Marks the First Day of Our New Format Here At LDJ Auto Body's Car, Truck, and Motorcycle News

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We decided that the official end of Summer would be the official start of the new and improved features being implemented here at LDJ Auto News!  We're excited about our new format and we're sure you'll enjoy all the great information that passes through our doors.  

Here's An Overview Of Our Newest Features

  • You'll enjoy a host of new guest bloggers.  Each week, we'll have at least one new guest article from some of the most interesting and influential people in the auto industry. 

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  • New car, truck, and motorcycle reviews from some of the best review sites on the Internet to help you find your new car, truck, or motorcycle.  We do the research so you don't have to.  From pricing to accessory packages, you'll love our new review section.




  • New automotive product and accessory information.  Here you'll find information on the latest, greatest car, truck, and, motorcycle parts, accessories, and even clothing and gear.  Our bloggers will research and review the best products and find the best places to buy them.  We'll be updating our affiliate lists so you'll be able to find those products at the lowest prices possible right here in this blog.



  • Live "chat" with one of our professional technicians here at LDJ Auto Body & Mechanical!  We're excited about this great new feature.  People will be able to chat live with Larry Blackan, Dee Blackman, Rich Downs, and more.  Information for the "do-it-yourself" project owner straight from the pros who do it for a living.  Get tips on choosing paint and materials for your project vehicle. Tips on bodywork, tools, proper procedures and more.  Get recommendations on what accessories are best for your particular application, and just about anything else in the automotive industry.  Live "chat" is active now.  Simply scroll down to the bottom right of the screen and click on "Contact Us" to initiate a live chat conversation.

  • Each month we will be featuring a specific job or project.  Each feature project will include start to finish progress reports along with "how-to" articles, detailed pictures and descriptions of the work being done, and instructional videos.  There will also be a "discussion" forum regarding each project so you can ask questions and get exactly the information you need from our professional technicians.

  • We will continue to provide you with a list of the best suppliers for ALL your automotive and motorcycle parts and accessories.   We strive to make your automotive accessory shopping experience a good one.  We monitor feedback on all of our affiliates and ensure that only the best suppliers with the best prices are listed here.  We'll continue to do our homework so you don't have to.  Our list of automotive specialists continues to grow, so be sure to check out our pages for the best bargains in town!
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Next month, we are working on a "classifieds" page to allow our readers the ability to list their cars, truck, motorcycles, and related parts for sale to other readers.  Listing your vehicles and parts is free!  Reach thousands of buyers with similar interests to help you sell your items fast.

We hope you like our new format and we'd love to hear your opinions, good or bad, along with any ideas you might have for what you'd like to see here.  We look forward to seeing all of you here again and meeting all our new subscribers too!

Happy Motoring!
-Larry and Dee Blackman
LDJ Auto Body & Mechanical
Gibsonton, FL