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Think about chopping the windshield about an inch less than the A-pillars. It requires a seam all the way across the top of the windshield. This...
63 Spyder about to get some induction love. [ATTACH]
I have to wonder how much boost you can make with a single, floppy V-belt driving it? Does look cool.
Aerodynamics does not require a wind tunnel. Yarn tufts tell a lot. Easy to do but takes much trial and error. [MEDIA]
[ATTACH] The tread pattern is not my favorite, but this seems like the only reasonable way to get modern tubeless radial performance in this size...
I converted a barn into a workshop in my younger days. 40x80 if my memory is working right. It was too big. Kept half the hay loft for part...
BMW I3 electric. I saw one on the road and they do look weird on a modern car. I plan to use them for road trip tires on my speedster. On...
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Blizzak+LM-500&partnum=57QR9LM500XLOS&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes...
There are some nice inverter DC TIG machines for reasonable money. I started out gas welding sheet metal. It teaches some good things about how...
What is the law on painting YOM plates? I have seen them painted to match the car color. Pretty sure that is on the wrong side of the law. But...
I don't like wood in my cars. There is no secure way (weld) to attach the wood to the metal. Screws and bolts will loosen as humidity changes...
No substitute for practice. I customize beaters, so the cost is not such a big deal. Don't practice on a Duesenberg. Try to look at as...
I demo'd a IPG laser welder /cleaner at the Fabcon show. It really does work like the videos. The standard lap joint welds are as easy as...
I built a 31 Chevy touring car from a bunch of scrap. Had to get a Blue VIN tag installed by DMV. As it happens, I got there to see 40 Highway...
I see no problem with a heavy body. It helps the unsprung weight ratio. Really nice work. Even with piercings, most belly buttons don't look...
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