Modifying Cars

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 2010 Indy 500 Tech

    Logistics One of the venues for the Indy series of races is Brazil.  So how do you move 54 race cars and all of the associated equipment to Brazil?  You pack two 747 aircraft with everything but the people.  Included… Continue reading

  • IMS – Personalities

    While I wandered around Indy I took some photos of some of the drivers.  See if you recognise any. Continue reading

  • Evolution IX – photo

    Over the weekend I had the Evo cleaned up and waxed and then had Robert Aponte take some photos.  Here is one. Continue reading

  • Evolution IX – the long road to recovery

    I would never have believed that a car could accumulate so many problems in less than 5000 miles.  This Evolution was bought new by someone in the Brooklyn, NY, and it has been a constant challenge to uncover and resolve… Continue reading

    Evolution IX – the long road to recovery

  • USF1 – Maybe Next Year

    The word is out that the US F1 effort has run out of gas, the money kind and has stopped all work on its entry. The team certainly has put out a tremendous effort to achieve an entry in this… Continue reading