Rides & Roadkillers
Doodlebugs, Scrambolas, Jitterbugs, Field Crawlers and Other Farm Rigs
Doodlebug is the colloquial name for a home-made tractor made during World War II when production tractors were in short supply. [More…]
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DIY Hot Rodder and Car Enthusiast Blog
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Hot Rodding is Dead
So You Heard That Hot Rodding Was Dead. Maybe you overheard somebody say that all the old tin was gone, rusted away… [More…]
Car Shows & Events
First Annual SEMA Show ~ 1967 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles
The first SEMA Show was held at Dodger Stadium in LA to provide a forum for industry competitors to showcase new products to potential buyers. [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers
1991 Toyota MR2 Twin-Engine Powered Jet-Car
This 1991 Jet-Powered Toyota MR2 is thrust driven by twin (2) GE T58 turbine engines, has 4 fuel tanks, and is very, very quick… [More…]
Technical Info
FAQs About Inverter-Based Plasma Cutters
Those familiar with inverters usually know they offer size, weight, and portability advantages. They also can improve reliability by overcoming primary power fluctuations, also known as dirty power. Question: Does the weight of the plasma [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Measure Wheel Bolt Pattern
Bolt pattern is the diameter of an circle formed by the centers of the wheel lugs. Common bolt patterns are 4, 5, 6, or 8 lug holes. The diagrams here indicate the proper measuring methods. [More…]
Metalworking Basics
Equivalent of Wire and Sheet Metal Gauges in Inches
Equivalents of Wire and Sheet Metal Gauges in Inches — Gauge #, Sheet Metal Inch Equivalent, Wire Inch Equivalent… [More…]
Ideas
Running Board Exhaust
We have always been a fan of creative exhaust – but generally we looked for the creativity under the car. This example, however, really grabbed our attention – We’ve given thought to running exhaust through the tailgate or rear quarter panel, but not the running board. Food for thought for future projects… [More…]
Technical Info
Decimal Equivalents of Common Fractions
Decimal Equivalents of Common Fractions. Please note that all decimals marked with * are NOT EXACT and have been rounded to 6 decimal places. [More…]