Automobiles

  • Top Gear at VIR

    The Top Gear crew from the UK was at VIR today getting ready to film another segment from the USA.  I was at the track early today and had a chance to watch the film crew prepare and the talent… Continue reading

  • 2013 Formula One Rules Emerging

    The rumors are flying around Formula One and what the rules changes are shaping up to be for the 2013 season.  On the surface they sound like they might make things better by re-introducing turbo-charging and ground effects.  But if… Continue reading

  • People and Cars

    The other day I backed into a parking space at the grocery store that I go to.  I wasn’t trying to make a statement by backing in to the parking spot, it is just to save the front lower lip on… Continue reading

    People and Cars

  • Austin, TX – the US GP track has a plan

    I always picture Texas as being flat and had my doubts about the creation of a Formula One track in Austin.  I was afraid that it would be a track like Bahrain where the elevation changes would be measured in… Continue reading

  • The Missing Bullitt Charger – it’s a lot of work

    Arnold continues to make progress.  These are the area of restoration that can make the process seem like it will never end, but it won’t be long before this Charger will be ready for the wiring and interior pieces. Continue reading

  • New Paint – New Wheels

    After taking a lot of ribbing over the stock steel wheels and tires on my Toyota Pickup I broke down and purchased a set of alloy wheels and a set of tires that were a couple of sizes larger. The… Continue reading

  • Toyota and the F16 in Your Driveway – continued

    The latest on the Toyota “unintended acceleration” government information leaks talks about how data from the car’s computers have indicated that most instances were caused by drivers simply nailing the accelerators and missing the brakes.  Shades of 1979 when Audi… Continue reading

    Toyota and the F16 in Your Driveway – continued

  • The Missing Bullitt Charger – it is getting closer

    Arnold Welch has been hard at work restoring the original Dodge Charger that was used in the movie Bullitt. He has installed the motor, transmission, and shifter; and has gotten the trunk just about complete. The exhaust system should be… Continue reading

  • All American Forth of July

    The All-American Shelby GT500 pulled into our shop late Friday afternoon.  We had been working with the owner to help him get the handling this car deserves.  It is a 2008 model and he has an honest 507 hp to… Continue reading

  • New Paint

    Yesterday I picked up my beloved Toyota Pickup truck from B-Macs.  The change was amazing.  Now, instead of looking almost pink on some panels, the truck is a proud red that really stands out.  The drop-in bed liner was tossed out… Continue reading