I'm a big fan of storage that is on wheels. This enables moving tools, supplies and parts around to suit the job of the hour, day or whatever the time slice you're working with. There is a rule in economics that says, "expenditures will rise to meet income." This also holds for space in my shop at least. It's really hard to say "no" to a great deal on tools, parts and even entire vehicles but one must. Selling and trading stuff exacerbates this factor. So my contribution is: get wheels on everything and just say "no" unless you are sure that you can use, sell or trade the item within a reasonable amount of time. Failing that, get yourself a million square foot warehouse and a forklift. ... View more

Now, imagine that HellCat as a half track vehicle. Keep the sled runners as steering. A wild ride. ... View more

Another way to approach this question is to take note of those things done in earlier times. Frenched headlights and rounded hood corners will always appeal on a '49 Merc. Why is that so and can that reasoning be applied to contemporary vehicles? Once you know what will endure and why, it will be easier to spot the other stuff if you really want to do that. ... View more

Eliminating camshafts entirely is the more exciting path. Something that enables infinitely variable intake and exhaust valve events. A digital or virtual camshaft. ... View more

What about stainless steel? Even discoloration due to heat looks kinda cool. ... View more