My dad loved to tinker and he read Popular Mechanics.
They used to run articles on their latest big project as features,
Then sell plans for the project for a small price.
One such project was the URBO CAR, Two-stroke engine, 60 miles a gallon.
Dad got excited and sent for the plans.
For months, the arc welder in the basement crackled as he welded the giant frame of the Urbo Car. It was huge!
One day I asked him
“How are we going to get this out of the basement, dad?”
The look I received is fodder for stories.
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