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Gramp’s Wagon Part 4: Pushrod Rodeo

As ambitious as we were to wrap up the Volvo project in a total of six months, that was overly optimistic in the scheme of things. After a series of setbacks, the green wagon is finally tearing up the streets…and [...]

February 19, 2018 Projects

Benzafactor

If a car isn’t small, lightweight, or doesn’t have at least three pedals, then I probably don’t own it. That’s the myopic attitude that makes for a great canyon carver, but not a car that’s fun to drive on all [...]

January 1, 2018 Reviews

Blown Out of Proportion

The cycle of owning an old car goes something like this: First you find and purchase the car you want, then you begin driving it around. The next logical step is to start fixing things as you go, because 100k+ [...]

October 17, 2017 Projects

Gramp’s Wagon Part 3: Packaging the Power

When we last left off with the 960 Volvo project, we were test fitting the engine and transmission to account for the custom motor mounts that weren’t cooperating. Long story short, we got a hold of Volvo 740 motor mount [...]

September 14, 2017 Projects

Gramp’s Wagon Part 2: So Much Room For Activities

When we last left off, the LS3 powered Volvo was introduced along with the plan of attack. Things sat idle for a bit until space in the driveway cleared up from other projects (This is where the fingers  typically get [...]

June 29, 2017 Projects

[Project Volvo 960] Gramp’s Wagon Part 1: Introduction

There comes a time in most young people’s lives where they start making some headway with their careers. This usually equates to a bump in pay and a little extra spending money. [...]

May 10, 2017 Projects

Perfecting a Legend

History buffs can tell you all about the story of how Ford went on to win Le Mans four years straight in the GT40 [...]

December 28, 2016 Reviews

The Dealer’s Choice

If you thumb through old automotive magazines, you’ll come across ads and reviews of cars in their heyday. [...]

July 14, 2016 Reviews

Bavarian Bomber

Life can throw many curveballs. Regardless of how you plan, some things are just out of our control. [...]

June 21, 2016 Reviews