Modifying Cars

  • PRI 2014–the People

    Yes, its all about racing and parts and cars, but there are plenty of things about the PEOPLE at the PRI show as well.  Sometimes its just the unbelievable number of people at the show: As you walk along you… Continue reading

    PRI 2014–the People
  • PRI 2014–Some Gems

    Here is where I open myself up to more criticism than usual. As I’ve wandered the exhibition floors and hallways I have come across booths where there are things that catch my eye and impress me.  They may not be… Continue reading

    PRI 2014–Some Gems
  • PRI 2014- Snake and Mongoose

    Attendees gathered anxiously for the opening breakfast of this year’s PRI in Indianapolis. The doors to the Sagamore ballroom opened early and everyone found a place to enjoy the complementary breakfast that was followed by a rousing bit of entertainment… Continue reading

    PRI 2014- Snake and Mongoose
  • Formula One–Please un-confuse me

    I have been a long-time fan of Formula 1.  I lived through the sixties with the no-seatbelt and drivers surrounded by fuel tank era.  I lived through the seventies with the wobbly wings attached directly to the suspension and the… Continue reading

    Formula One–Please un-confuse me
  • The Bouncing Speedo

    As you may know my daily driver is a 1992 Toyota Pickup truck.  Pickup is capitalized because that was the model name that Toyota gave its mini-truck.  This red truck started its life as the most basic (cheap) truck that… Continue reading

    The Bouncing Speedo
  • What do You Do with a Porsche 912?

    The other day I met a fellow named Karl with a Porsche 912 that he had had since 1966, when it was new.  For those of you out there that are not that familiar with Porsche cars of that era,… Continue reading

    What do You Do with a Porsche 912?
  • Another Bullitt Mustang Project Car

    Ford produced the Mustang back in 1964 and it kicked off the era of the pony car.  Soon Chevy had the Camaro and Pontiac had a Firebird, followed by Mopar’s Barracuda. Carol Shelby was tapped to produce a performance version… Continue reading

    Another Bullitt Mustang Project Car
  • PRI–Performance Racing Industry 2013

    This morning I arose at the crack of dawn (or a little before) and headed for the airport and caught a flight to Indianapolis, Indiana, for this year’s PRI.  Prior to be acquired by SEMA last year it was known… Continue reading

    PRI–Performance Racing Industry 2013
  • When Great Cars Come Together

    Yup, the first Saturday of November brought out a passel of cars.  Some of these are exceptional and all of them are interesting.  So take a good look…. Nothing quite like a copper toned Chevy pickup! How about a row… Continue reading

    When Great Cars Come Together
  • Ate BLUE–we’ll miss you old buddy

    Ate has been a favorite brake fluid manufacturer for those of us that are higher performance car floggers, or at least think we are.  It has a nice high (dry) boiling point 536 F and wet at 392 F.  It… Continue reading

    Ate BLUE–we’ll miss you old buddy