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They Were All New Once: 1936 Chevrolet Assembly Line Film
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The Great Depression was in full swing in 1936. However, Roosevelt’s New Deal was now three years old. Things were starting to improve. The U.S. was going back to work and the economy was begrudgingly following suit. Americans didn’t know about the misdeeds being perpetrated in Germany, nor that they would again be sending their…
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Wagon Wednesday: The wagons of Viva Las Vegas 15
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Most of what happened at Viva Las Vegas cannot be shared here, but I do have a photo dump for you. The show itself is the greatest collection of rockabilly culture, hot rods, period clothing, and over 40 bands – all with a doghouse bass. Click it to see a photo of every wagon that…
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EV Midget Build – Part 6: Odds and Ends
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The next item on the to-do list for the midget was brakes. We could roll and steer, now we needed to stop. ’40s midgets did not use a brake pedal. Instead, they had a lever on the outside of the vehicle which was actuated by hand. The lever actuated the rear-only brakes. Midgets were drift…
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Entertainment: Car Show Scavenger Hunt
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Springtime, and car show season, are only a few weeks away. Yes, a chance to walk around and admire the hard work and dedication of others. Also, a chance to turn up your nose at someone else’s poor taste. A chance to nitpick details that you would never dream of having on your car. Since…
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EV Midget Build – Part 7: Wiring, Body, and Test Drive
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Four cables looping back and forth from the throttle assembly to the resistor pack. This crazy idea of mine was about to come to life. The midget only needed wiring to be fully functional car. (Car? Toy? I don’t know, or care.) So, off we set, plying our electrical skills. Click it for more…
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Ebay Find: 1931 Ford Model A Snow/Mud Track Coupe
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When it comes to cigarettes, the more descriptors in the name, the more likely they are meant for women. For example, Virginia Slims Ultra Light Menthol 120s are surely not something an XY human should ever buy. This rule does not apply – in any way – to this car. It is a 1931 Ford Model…
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24 Hours of Lemons Thunderhill 2012: Photo Dump
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The 24 Hours of Lemons Thunderhill 2012 featured cars that Hoons the world over will appreciate. Here are some automotive highlights from the race, along with a few comments. The Starion/Conquest pictured above won the Judges’ Choice award pretty much for finishing while being a Mitsubishi product. It was fast too. Click through for more.
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24 Hours Of Lemons, Thunderhill 2012: A Beginner's Perspective
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The sun rose over the rolling hills of golden winter wheat and filled my tent with light. I rustled, rubbed the sleep from my eyes, and thought, “Holy shit! I’m first on the track today!” This was my first-ever Lemons event and I was…um…nervous. When Pete sent me the invite just two weeks previous to…
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EV Midget Build – Part 2: Harvesting Organs
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As I sat in my folding chair at the 2011 Fathers’ Day car show in Wendover, Nevada, I watched several of the other participants buzzing around the parking lot in golf carts, Jazzy scooters, and a motorized cooler. It was then that it hit me. Let’s put a golf cart drivetrain in the midget…
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Midget Update: LeMons Prep
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I would like to announce that I have made the questionable decision to accept the poorly thought out invitation from the Killer Zombees Racing Team to join them at 24 hours of Lemons Thunderhill later this month. Yes, it is just a short two weeks and a short drive (12 hours) away. I have never…
