The General

The General, a photo by Carolinadoug on Flickr.

Taken in "Cooter's" Dukes of Hazzard museum in Gatlinburg, TN.

Many more cool car pix over at www.hdrrides.com!

Ford Pickup at the Southeastern Nationals

Ford Pickup at the Southeastern Nationals, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

Lowes Motor Speedway, Charlotte NC

Many more pictures from the show as well as the non-HDR versions atSmugmug!

DC-3 N58NA in the WWII Museum in New Orleans

DC-3 N58NA in the WWII Museum in New Orleans, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

This historic DC-3 is now hanging from the ceiling in the WWII museum in New Orleans. This aircraft served with the 9th Air Force / 4th Pathfinder Squadron during WWII.

Following the war the aircraft was sold to the Finnish Air Force where it served until 1970. In 1976 it participated in the filming of "A Bridge Too Far". In 1985 it was sold to a small US cargo company and served as a cargo carrier with various small companies until it was sold to the museum in 2006.

I personally had the distinct honor of flying this aircraft all over the US and Canada in the late 1990's early 2000's. Despite its high time it was the best flying aircraft in our fleet of DC-3's .

More pictures in the Smugmug gallery.

Rat Rod

Rat Rod, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

Taken at the 2010 Goodguys Southeastern Nationals at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC.

Many more car show pictures and non-HDR versions at Smugmug

Impala

Impala, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

Taken at the 2010 Goodguys Southeastern Nationals at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC.

Many more car show pictures and non-HDR versions at Smugmug

John Deer Model B

John Deer Model B, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

On display at the Cotton Ginning Days in Dallas, NC.

More tractor pix in the Smugmug galley.

1971 340 'Cuda - All Original!

1971 340 'Cuda - All Original!, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

Here is the engine.

Many more Mopar pix in the Smugmug gallery - including the originals as well as the HDR versions!

The owner purchased this car new in 1971. Taken at the All Mopar show at the North Carolina Transportation Museum.

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Atlantic Coast Line Baldwin 4-6-0

Atlantic Coast Line Baldwin 4-6-0, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

From the North Carolina Transportation Museum's web site:

Atlantic Coast Line #1031--- The locomotive was built by the Baldwin Locomotive works in June, 1913. This 4-6-0 Ten Wheeler was one of 25 ordered at that time by the ACL. These class of locomotives earned the nickname “Copperhead” because of the bright copper rings around the tops of the smokestacks. The ACL used them for freight and passenger service around Fayetteville, Rocky Mount and Wilmington in NC, and many places from Richmond, VA to Jacksonville, FL. The Atlantic Coast Line had their corporate headquarters in Wilmington, NC from 1900 until 1960, when it moved to Jacksonville, FL. It was the only Class 1 railroad to be headquartered in this state. As dieselization occurred, many of these locomotives found use on smaller subsidiary lines of the ACL. The 1031 was used on the East Carolina Railway in Tarboro, NC during the mid-1950s and the Virginia & Carolina Southern in Lumberton, NC during the later part of the decade. In 1959 it was placed on display in Florence, SC behind the passenger station adjacent to the rail yards. The City of Florence donated the 1031 to the NCTHC in 1994, resulting in a cosmetic restoration to a 1940s appearance in 1996 for display in the Robert Julian Roundhouse.

Late 30's Chevy at the Heavy Rebel Weekender

Late 30's Chevy at the Heavy Rebel Weekender, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

It looks to be a 1938. Anyone know the exact year and model?

The HRW is an annual 4th of July weekend event celebrating Kustom Kulture music, cars, and bikes in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The show lasts 3 days and has over 60 bands, hundreds of cars, and other activities including a burlesque show, mud wrestling and beer chugging contest.

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Norfolk Southern GE ES-40

Norfolk Southern GE ES-40, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

Dropping off a load of coal in Belmont.

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Chevy Camaro Hot Rod

Chevy Camaro Hot Rod, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

It sure looks fast sitting there. Taken at the 2010 Carolina Motor Madness car show.

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Highly Customized Chevy Pickup

Highly Customized Chevy Pickup, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

Here is the interior. Taken at the 2010 Carolina Motor Madness car show.

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Bright Red Early 50's Ford Pickup

Bright Red Early 50's Ford Pickup, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

Taken at the 2010 Carolina Motor Madness car show. Five shots combined in Photomatix and enhanced with Topaz Adjust.

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In the Pits at the Four Wide Nationals

In the Pits at the Four Wide Nationals, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

Taken at Zmax Dragway in Concord, NC. First Ever 4 wide national NHRA event!

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Extreme Chrysler 300C

Extreme Chrysler 300C, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

This 300C had 26" wheels and Lambo style doors. Crazy.

Taken at the 2010 Carolina Motor Madness car show.

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Early 50's Chevy Truck

Early 50's Chevy Truck, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

Very clean and bright yellow!

Taken at the 2010 Carolina Motor Madness car show.

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Piedment DC-3 in the Fisheye

Piedment DC-3 in the Fisheye, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

This fully restored and functional DC-3 is operated by the Carolinas Aviation Museum. This picture was taken (3 exposures) in the hanger with the Nikkor Fisheye then combined in Photomatix and enhanced in Topaz Adjust. By the way I am type rated in the DC-3!

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Have any DC-3 Pictures? Please add them to my group called The Art of the Gooneybird !

Cool Early 50's Chevy thru the Fisheye

Cool Early 50's Chevy thru the Fisheye, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

This is a similar shot to this one but thru the fisheye. This nice old truck belongs to the owner of the General Store in Belmont, NC.

Check out the other side.

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Milltowne Railway in Belmont, NC

Milltowne Railway in Belmont, NC, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

Playing with the new fisheye in downtown Belmont. Created with three shots at 0 and +/-2ev that were combined in Photomatix and enhanced with Topaz Adjust.

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Late 60's Chevy Camero Z/28

Late 60's Chevy Camero Z/28, originally uploaded by Carolinadoug.

This beautifully restored Chevy was parked on the side of the road in downtown Belmont on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Anyone know the exact year?

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