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1. the swiss chocolate box

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

... Panhead Harley is waiting for a new life. | 2016-04 | Marc Wöltinger | Article | lowtechblog.blogspot.com | formfreude ...
... best candidate for a chopped Custom Shoebox.« So the search began. It took him more than half a year until Ramon finally came across a 1950 Shoebox that suited his taste. The car was already chopped, bagged and sported a primer paintjob. ...

2. Project 510: Short Shifting

Friday, 10 July 2015 Content / build-threads.com / Project 510: Short Shifting

Project 510: Short Shifting | It’s been a hell of a long time since any real work was done to Project 510. In fact, looking back at the archives, it’s been around 2 and a half years since I ripped it apart and fitted my FMIC and ...
... be more in the future. I would like to once again thank Lachlan from Classic Auto Fabrications for not only his help on the day, but also because I’m going to bug him for the rest of his life with annoying questions about restoration ...

3. Project Honda City Turbo II – First Start!

Tuesday, 02 December 2014 Content / build-threads.com / Project Honda City Turbo II – First Start!

... It’s getting cleaned up and checked for dry joints which are apparently common. Back half of the car is staying empty. It’ll get a thorough clean and a layer of dry ice pretty soon to break up the sound deadening. Bonnet on! Grille ...
... of plumbing. We used a rivnut tool to give the pump bracket something to mount to. It took two or three proper goes and a kilo of dirt in my eyes before we got it right. Here’s me hating life. Gotta buy some safety glasses. We only ...

4. Ferrari F40 LM Restoration

Tuesday, 06 August 2013 Content / build-threads.com / Ferrari F40 LM Restoration

... a half way point? For those interested in the detail, acting on C Michelotto’s advice, we are changing the longer geared Euro spec Crownwheel and Pinion for the shorter geared USA version. This car was apparently timed at 227 ...
... original cars converted by privateers. Aside from the original Michelotto LM’s, the 27 other cars as listed by Michael Sheehan in his definitive article on the LM, all started their life as road cars. 84326 was no different and finally ...

5. Forum spotlight: JDMST (pt3)

Thursday, 30 May 2013 Content / build-threads.com / Forum spotlight: JDMST (pt3)

... driven. Matt from RoadsterLife is one such man who never forgets. While his NC MX5 might be considered low on modifications compared to others, he more than makes up for it with tales of travel, track days, meets, windy roads and great photography. ...
... Remember guys, building is half the fun, gotta get out their and beat on these cars too. - NC-Roadster Life If I asked you to imagine a 24 year old car with over 400,000km (250,000 miles) on the clock, I’m willing to bet you wouldn’t ...

6. first time on the moon

Thursday, 25 April 2013 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / first time on the moon

... California for more than half a year, I decided it was about time to do my duty. Read more » Mooneyes is one of the most famous brands in traditional car culture. And it's one of the most widely accepted. The two iconic moon eyes ...
first time on the moon | During his lifetime, every european hot rodder undertakes at least one pilgrimage to the holy land of automotive culture. The travel itinerary usually consists of a similar list of sacred sites like speed shops, ...