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Make Money With Your Classic Car Old Truck Or Hot Rod

Classic Trucks in the movies and starring in TV Commercials!

Owners of old trucks would never deny permission for somebody to take a picture of their vehicle. Do you want to take a picture of my truck? Go ahead. Next time don’t even ask!

Let’s suppose somebody came up to you and asked for permission to take a picture of your classic truck to publish in a magazine or a website. Would you refuse? Of course not. You’re proud of your truck and you want the whole world to see it.

But there are people who don’t want to have their classic trucks photographed or filmed. They spend a lot of time fixing their trucks they go to car shows to show off what they have and yet they refuse to have their trucks filmed or photographed. It doesn’t make sense and it’s not very smart either. Maybe they don’t need the money…

Now let’s suppose you had a chance of having your truck filmed for a TV commercial or better yet for a movie! How great would that be? Let’s also suppose that some TV producer decided to create a new series based on the 1940′s 1950′s or 1960′s. Wouldn’t heshe need a lot of cars from those eras? And if the series became a hit the vehicles would be used again and again.

Yeah. It it possible and it’s not even too hard. You just have to promote your vehicle in the right places. There are companies out there looking for vehicles exactly like yours. Many companies in fact. They look for classic trucks for sale and they buy them. They look for classic cars of all types and they pay rent to the car owners in order to film the cars. There are companies that go after owners of classic cars old trucks and hot rods in order to list these vehicles in large databases. Advertising agencies put ads in the papers when they need an old car or pickup truck for a TV commercial. Keep your eyes open because your big chance may come from that direction.

If you have a good set of pictures of your little jewel you’re one step closer to fame and fortune. Well may be not fortune but fame is possible…

A movie production company may need classic trucks just like yours. They might need your truck to spend say three days in Hollywood and a week on location in New York. They would make the arrangements to have the vehicle transported to both places and might even be willing to pay for your expenses to go along. You would see how a movie is made and you could even end up meeting a couple of famous movie stars just because you own an antique truck.

The producer of a movie or a TV commercial may be looking for a beautifully restored old car one that looks like it came out of the showroom a couple of days ago. But directors want their films to look real. Therefore they may need a regular classic vehicle one that shows it’s been used. And they might even need a real wreck a rust bucket so to speak. Your chances are real no matter what condition your truck is in. Don’t be ashamed of it. Go ahead and try.

And how does this thing work? First you have to find an agent a company that has the contacts and knows where to go with your truck pictures. Get listed on their databases and be patient. You might get a call the following morning but it could also take a couple of years.

Here are a few suggestions of sites you can visit to learn more about this:

MovieVehicles.com

OldCarLocator.com

Cornwell Sheridan Motor Cars

TVParty.com

ClassicChassis.com

If you’re really committed to the idea of having your vehicle on a movie or a TV commercial you may do what actors do. Have a professional photographer take a series of shots of the vehicle and send them to advertising agencies or talent agencies. Or have a nice video produced send it to talent agencies and upload it to YouTube Google Video Yahoo Video and so on. Even wedding planners may be interested in your old truck or classic car. Promote it well and one day you’ll get your big break.

And here’s another very important thing to keep in mind: don’t hide your prized possession in your garage. Take it to shows go to swap meets and take your chances at show prizes. You may win a simple trophy and you may also get some prize money. But you’ll have to make sure your truck is in show condition before you do that. Nobody will allow you enter your classic car or old truck in a car show if the car or truck is not worth showing. Movies and TV commercials might look for regular old trucks or classic cars but car shows don’t. Car shows want the cream of the crop so to speak.

All of this is true all over the world. Movies are made everywhere these days and so are TV commercials. Classic car and old truck shows are common in almost every country and you can take advantage of that to make money with your truck or classic car.

Money? With old trucks and classic cars? Yep. It’s possible mainly because nobody is making trucks like yours anymore.

About the writer:  Joseph Ceschin is a journalist with over 30 years of experience in the automotive field as well as on Radio and Television. He publishes the website www.weloveoldtrucks.com and also owns a nicely restored 1954 Chevy truck.

Looking At Motor Homes Perfect Holiday Solution

When looking at motor homes there is much to consider whether to buy new or used the budget at your disposal and what kind of functions you would like your motor home to perform. There is the question of whether towed caravans instead of powered motor homes will better suit your needs. Ultimately the choice is yours but here are some helpful tips to first time ‘motor homers’.

You should be especially careful if looking at motor homes in the private listings and on the internet. Your first concern should be whether the paperwork is up to scratch and contains all the relevant information. A complete service history should accompany all motor homes as should any registration papers and any details of work undertaken on the home. It is also worth taking a mechanic with you who can check over the engine thoroughly; this kind of knowledge is invaluable and ensures you do not obtain a motor home that won’t take you anywhere. Added to this the VIN number and other serial numbers should match the accompanying documentation.

Take your time when looking at motor homes do not let the seller rush you; motor homes are considerable investment so care should always be taken. Once again a mechanic is useful to check the state of the house batteries as these can be expensive to replace. Also the braking system is of especial importance you want your home to be able to stop safely and in good time.

When looking at the interior of motor home there are number of essential factors that should be on your checklist. The most obvious thing to look for when looking at homes is to check for any structural defects as these can be expensive to remedy. Also as with many other forms of mobile travel damp should be a major concern; this will be noticeable in the corner of homes in the form of patches behind lockers and on the ceiling. Damp can sometimes mean a leaking roof which is an extremely costly repair job.

You should also make a detailed check of the kitchen and bathroom when looking at motor homes. Carpets should be of extra interest and flooring more generally. Once again damp should be what you are looking for damp patches on the floor can mean a leaking water system that could cause the frame of the whole home to rot and become weak. The toilet should also be inspected thoroughly to ensure it can hold water and will keep those nasty smells at bay and away from the interior of the vehicle.

Naturally the appliances should be checked when perusing motor homes; items such as the microwave oven the stove and fridge are essential appliances that need to work for successful holidaying. Away from the kitchen the heating system should be looked at. Being thorough is the name of the game flick every switch open every door and check all the cupboards. Without a detailed check you may end up with a motor home that is ill equipped for travel.

When doing all of this make sure to take detailed notes. List the good and bad points in a logical manner and keep the record whilst also including details of any work that may have to be undertaken. It is important to look at a variety of motor homes; hence these notes will come in very handy when making a final decision. Ultimately the choice is yours but with this advice you should be able to find the right motor home for you and your family that will provide years of happy holidaying.

About the writer:  Travel expert Thomas Pretty advices those looking to buy motor homes and how to get a great deal and years of enjoyable holidays.

Limousine Services Quality Inspected

Officials at the California Public Utilities Commission are concerned about the quality of the different limousine company services.

Susan Carothers a commission information officer urges that people should check if the limousine company has insurance and if the limousine driver has been tested for drugs and if he is licensed to drive the limousine. These are all required in order for limousine companies to get a CPUC license to operate.

Greg Bragg a manager of the motor carrier safety program for the CHP annually checks a representative sample of each firms fleet those which carry 10 or more passengers. According to the PUC those which carry less than 10 passengers are responsible for their own maintenance. This periodic vehicle maintenance inspection is a necessary process that these companies must undergo.

Bragg stated that they give the cars the whole inspection from the tires and brakes to the cars interiors including the drivers and vehicles history.

As long as companies meet the state requirements they are still deemed as safe choices for consumers in the same way as if they were with an active license. However consumers must be aware of those gypsy limo companies for they are very dangerous to consumers since they operate without applying for a state license.

Carothers stated that companies can face delays in the licensing process if they violate any license requirements and will be fined with amounts of up to 20000 or can even be shut down.

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