Tuesday, July 28, 2009

More IPD Goodness

Man, if I'd known about these a few years ago, I could have saved the 240 owners I know a good chunk of change.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Trick track bike

When addictedtowheels came to Ojai for a much-anticipated visit two weeks ago, he helped me to finally lace up the wheels for the new bike build I have been collecting parts for over the last 6-8 months. I got the frame yesterday in the mail, and this morning I put it all together. The biggest reason for this bike is to have something to do tricks on, and this one can do barspins and is geared down a little for easier wheelies and riding backward.

...We'll see if I can actually develop the talents for doing such things.

It's pretty much a full-on hipster machine however; much more so than I anticipated when buying parts one at a time...but I love it.

















Friday, July 17, 2009

Volvo roof rack

It's all done except for spraying it with bedliner! I am amazed that I succeeded in getting it so straight and square...it dropped into the rain rails perfectly, first try. Had to modify the hold-down clamps slightly, but it came out alright. Now it's all set for an old tire, a vintage Coca-Cola cooler, and a bunch of battered suitcases.

Just kidding...









Sunday, July 12, 2009

Today at the Ventura Motorsports car show Charlie got to be the first Cools or Hayden (that we know of) to sit in a real Ferrari---and not just any Ferrari---a 1963 250 GTL! When he is old enough to understand what it's all about, he's sure to be car guy for life, whether he likes it or not!









Friday, July 10, 2009

Volvo roof rack

I am building a steel roof rack for the 142, Hood Ride style!