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Jaguar’s Beautiful E-type

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Many enthusiasts of a certain age have gone through it, the British car phase, when all things from England have an attraction that's hard to resist. My personal initiation into this not so secret society began when I drove by this Jaguar sitting on a street corner with a for sale sign in the window. It's now been several decades since that fateful day, but I remember … [Read more...]

Another Look at ICEngineWorks Exhaust Header Modeling Blocks

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Several years ago, I wrote about ICEngineWorks header modeling blocks. I thought they were an incredibly cool idea that makes header fabrication for those impossible engine fitments a far more manageable task. Instead of trial and error, you could now work the header tubes into those tight spots and around crazy bends without the wasted work and headaches you always faced … [Read more...]

Stunning 1962 Plymouth Valiant Brings Back Memories

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Remember the Pratt and Miller 62 Hemi Valiant resto mod? I really had a soft spot for that car when I saw it, because as I said in the article, my mom drove one of those for many years and it was one of the cars I learned to drive in. I remember it like it was yesterday. Well, I just ran across this little gem, it's an absolute beauty in stunning condition and it's for … [Read more...]

FM Radio Heading for the Off Ramp

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For those of us who remember the music breakthrough from scratchy and static filled AM radio to clear and fade free stereo FM, this announcement from Norway is bittersweet. They've just announced they will be the first country to switch off FM radio and go all digital. In 2017, they will begin turning off the FM band in January and complete the changeover by December 13th. Car … [Read more...]

PlyFly Flatpack Go Karts

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While reworking my garage in recent weeks, I began looking at the stationary power tools I might add and one of the wonders now available to the average guy, because of falling prices, is the CNC router, primarily intended for use with wood, but also useful on plastics and soft metals, like aluminum. As I did my research and became mesmerized by "Router Bob" who does demo … [Read more...]