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1. the swiss chocolate box

Wednesday, 13 April 2016 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / the swiss chocolate box

... They confirmed that the Shoebox was a great driver in very nice shape and it was ready to go. A good friend of Ramon is an airline pilot and with his help, they arranged to get the Shoebox from California to Switzerland as air cargo. So, in ...
... up everything but they totally nailed the chop on this car. That roofline really makes the car and it was one of the main reasons why I had decided to buy it.« So, from here on, Ramon redid everything on the Shoebox – except for ...

2. Lamborghini Jalpa with a Twin-turbo LS1

Monday, 15 February 2016 Content / engineswapdepot.com / Lamborghini Jalpa with a Twin-turbo LS1

... reason for the change was the supercharger’s instant power delivery was putting too much strain on the custom Toyota Camry transaxle. The turbocharging system allows power deliver to be easily dialed in and comes on much more progressively. ...
Lamborghini Jalpa with a Twin-turbo LS1 | We wrote about Nick Bolonis’ Lamborghini Jalpa two years ago. Nick swapped out the factory 3.5 L V8 for a Magnuson supercharged LS1 which was good enough for a 9.7 sec at 137 mph quarter-mile. ...

3. For Sale: The First V8 Swapped Porsche In The World

Tuesday, 08 December 2015 Content / engineswapdepot.com / For Sale: The First V8 Swapped Porsche In The World

... B-Production that year. After the good season, Dennis was ready for a new ride. Enter Rod Simpson. Rod, a smart, savy car nut and racer, knew of the car and its race history and bought the car from Dennis. Dennis decided he would like to ...
... your Jekyll and Hyde Porsche just made your day…again. Vicarious driving aside, this 912 is an absolute experience to drive. It is tight, reasonably comfortable, VERY quick, surprisingly nimble and much easier to putz around town in ...

4. hot rods and warbirds

Sunday, 21 June 2015 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / hot rods and warbirds

... 365 cu.in. Cadillac engine. Xav brought his early 60s style 8BA flathead powered 1930 roadster. 1964 was a good year for Chevrolet. The road to Prangins. My favorite car of the show was of course Momo's soon to be finished 1958 Chevrolet Impala ...
... with some vintage aircraft action going on! Vince and his family drove all the way from the Valais. And not just for the Apéro. Laurent seems happy for a reason. The setting sun means the golden hour is approaching quickly. What a great ...

5. MK1 VW Caddy R32 4-Motion

Monday, 06 April 2015 Content / build-threads.com / MK1 VW Caddy R32 4-Motion

MK1 VW Caddy R32 4-Motion | Things have been quieter than usual around here and on Facebook/Twitter lately, and while I do apologise for that, I promise I have a good reason! My wife and I welcomed our first child into the world just over a ...
MK1 VW Caddy R32 4-Motion | Things have been quieter than usual around here and on Facebook/Twitter lately, and while I do apologise for that, I promise I have a good reason! My wife and I welcomed our first child into the world just over a ...

6. for sale | ian's 1934 »coffee truck«

Sunday, 15 March 2015 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / for sale | ian's 1934 »coffee truck«

... smoke. And it does so for good reason: There are a maybe a handful radical hot rods that are equally crazy-styled but still perfectly proportioned, well-built, and, believe it or not, driveable. So, here's your chance to own one of those rare ...
... smoke. And it does so for good reason: There are a maybe a handful radical hot rods that are equally crazy-styled but still perfectly proportioned, well-built, and, believe it or not, driveable. So, here's your chance to own one of those rare ...

7. for sale | ian's 1934 »coffee truck« (sold)

Sunday, 15 March 2015 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / for sale | ian's 1934 »coffee truck« (sold)

... of tire smoke. And it does so for good reason: There are a maybe a handful radical hot rods that are equally crazy-styled but still perfectly proportioned, well-built, and, believe it or not, driveable. So, here's your chance to own one of those ...
... of tire smoke. And it does so for good reason: There are a maybe a handful radical hot rods that are equally crazy-styled but still perfectly proportioned, well-built, and, believe it or not, driveable. So, here's your chance to own one of those ...

8. Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 5

Saturday, 03 January 2015 Content / build-threads.com / Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 5

... the Motec installation with our new engine and turbo set up, that all was good on the engine installation and know we are producing adequate power. That told us we need to fit new injectors to get enough fuel into the cylinders for when we ramp ...
... of a quiet phase as Kevin is busy driving his GTS through Austria.Spot the deliberate mistake. I think the lads are doing it on purpose now….. For some reason the standard wheel nuts don’t fit the Michelotto rims, the flange ...

9. Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 4

Friday, 07 November 2014 Content / build-threads.com / Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 4

... fabricated and one of the reasons for the back and forth with the engine. Very unphotographically appealing but Colin now getting stuck into plumbing and wiring. Waiting on Zircotec manifolds due back next week, ...
... couple of shots showing that we continue to be in good company and a further detail The nice thing about a bare chassis resto is that it looks great wherever you look. Expectant. Just waiting for our ...

10. Project Honda City Turbo II – Bringing the engine home

Friday, 24 October 2014 Content / build-threads.com / Project Honda City Turbo II – Bringing the engine home

... down here. Those wheels on it are original Turbo II items off the silver car. There are more goodies to be had on the white car, so we’ll get back there before it goes to the wrecker next weekend. I did a quick test with the Streets. ...
... right now. I picked up our reconditioned radiator today. Eastside Radiator Service in Glen Waverley did a brilliant job for a really reasonable price. Recommended if anyone else needs a similar job done. The core is brand new. It was the only ...