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1. ICON Thriftmaster #3

Tuesday, 19 April 2016 Content / engineswapdepot.com / ICON Thriftmaster #3

... Of course this engine produces more thanks to a Magnuson supercharger placed on top which gives around 120 extra horsepower and lb-ft of torque. Behind the engine sits a heavy-duty 4L85E four-speed automatic transmission connected to a 3/4 ...
... ton driveshaft and finally a Strange 9″ rear end. Jonathan says he built the drivetrain especially strong for “his style” of driving. In the video below Jonathan explains how they originally designed and developed the Thriftmasters. ...

2. the swiss chocolate box

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

... qualities. Of course, Ramon knew that pictures do lie – as well as sellers – but he was hardly prepared for what he was about to discover within the first few hours of inspecting the Shoebox back home at his shop. »The car ...
... those details. And he still doesn’t get lost in them as all these twists and styles perfectly complement each other. Especially since they’re all held together by the mile-deep Walnut Brown paint, masterfully applied by the aforementioned ...

3. the ultimate mild kustom

Tuesday, 16 February 2016 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / the ultimate mild kustom

... again. Of course, there’s always been a bunch of hardcore aficionados with a love for the low, slow and sleek. But it wasn’t until the very beginning of the 21st century that people were really starting to appreciate the relevance ...
... of traditional kustoms again. Actually, it’s hard to explain why kustoms ever got out of fashion. There are few automotive styles that are as timeless as a traditional kustom. There’s nothing overdone, it’s all about elegance, ...

4. made my year

Wednesday, 30 December 2015 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / made my year

... man, but full-hearted photographer, eager curator of speed and style and desperate follower of the old art of building cool things on four wheels. Thanks Ryan and happy new year to you all. | 2015-12 | Marc Wöltinger | Article | lowtechblog.blogspot.com ...
made my year | Good ol' 2015 is about to say farewell. And tradition dictates it's that time again when we should look back and aknockledge all the things that went right during the past twelve months.Of course, first and foremost it's my friends ...

5. 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

... The rear glass has been replaced with a locking sunshade style visor. This was done to help keep airflow through the car in the hot CA heat when at the track. It makes a world of difference even around town on a warm day. Quarter glass is ...
... hands of their driver (with the 305 block!), and a 10.33@133mph with slightly more powerful setup a few years later (not even the current 600hp setup!) It also did a 1:30 at Riverside 2.54 mile short course. -COOLING The Corvette radiator ...

6. 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 ...
... 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 ...

7. A Tale of Three Lotii

Monday, 11 May 2015 Content / build-threads.com / A Tale of Three Lotii

... choice cutting, of course) 11.5″ wheels with 315 tyres should be enough to get the power down. I spy…Porsche brakes! Please note soon to be eradicated wheel gap. More custom air suspension, because how else are you going to do it? The ...
... the badge” train of thought. You might not agree with some of the styles of modification, but I’m not here to convince you one way or another, I just like seeing people modify cars, especially cars that are rarely messed with. All three builds ...

8. Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 5

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

... after trying a number of sizes, we finally have, I think, the correct style and sized labels. Our new specially built and modified turbos are ready and will be fitted next week and then we can return to the Dyno. All the work is being carried ...
... yes, camera crew were in attendance so video and better pics to follow in due course. And for posterity! Meanwhile on the mould front, major progress and James is back on the project applying Silicon sealer to the mould flanges ...

9. Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 3

Friday, 29 August 2014 Content / build-threads.com / Ferrari F40 LM Restoration Part 3

... fuel tanks complete with heat shields are finally in and this time we hope for good. In these shots you can firstly see where we came from, complete with Rasta style tank tie down, and where we now are and it makes it easier when I look at the ...
... of our fuel tanks undergoing a pressure test. Left overnight and they both passed with no issues. Next couple of shots show Colin checking over our restored exhaust manifolds, which in due course will undergo the Zircotec process, and generally ...

10. Ferrari F40 LM Restoration

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

... chassis on the jig and importantly the engine still in, we are changing the single LM cross brace to the more rigid GTE style. Construction again! This is the fuel tank saga. In short they very badly needed replacing. Original car ran ...
... we have a really good undamaged and true base to build up on given the history and the time and money being invested. All measurements have been recorded for the future as in due course I will put a book together on the history and the journey ...