On a more universal note try finding a reproduced or NOS dashboard to replace your cracked one. I know you can repair them but a new one would be nice. ... View more

I was unknowingly in that movie having been at Le Mans for the race when they were filming. At the start of the race, immediately after you see Dan Gurney ready to sprint across the track, the camera pans to spectators. It pauses an instant on a goofy looking kid with his thumb on his chin and a cowboy hat (me ) and a girl next to him with binoculars (my sister). When I went to see the movie in 1967 ( I was back in the States by then) , being very surprised and shocked, I stood up in the middle of the movie theater and yelled " That's me !! ". You've never seen such an embarrassed 17 year old. ... View more

I'm trying to LIKE the 1961 2cv Citroen but can't figure out how to do it. ... View more

Be still my heart....I'm still trying to find my dad's Type 40 convertible and his Type 44 sedan bought in the late 50's for a song in France and sold in 1968-69 to someone?? I'm currently building a Type 32 tank (body only) replica. I learned how gearboxes worked by taking the top off of the type 40 box (when dad wasn't around- I was 10) and the same with carbs. Memories.... ... View more

After having totally dismantled my 1963 Auto Union to build my 1939 Auto Union Type C/D replica I contemplated the slightly (mainly surface) rusted frame and thought of all the time and effort required to clean off the rust and prepare to paint. I hit on hot dip galvanizing the whole thing. A local boat lift manufacturer had it done for me for $130.  I didn't paint over it but I could have and it's still a nice silver/gray after more than 15 years. I'm sure the prices have gone up but it still is an excellent way to go when restoring old frames. ... View more

When the Dakota Convertible was introduced in 1989 I thought it was brilliant. I figured it would sell like hotcakes particularly in the Sunshine states. I was wrong. Don't know why it didn't sell but the '89 to '92 recession probably had something to do with it. Bottom line: don't ask me for marketing advice ! ... View more

Love it except the wheels don't project the 50's image and I think detract from the beautiful creation. ... View more

Type 55 Bugatti roadster , 1973 BMW 3.0CS and a 1980's El Camino hot rod with a BMW V-12 and T-top. ... View more

GTI pocket rocket is right with 100 hp. If you replace the fuel inj. with carbs off a GS 1000 Suzuki motorcycle you eliminate the  rev. limiter and gain about 20 to 25 more horsepower. Ball of fun at 9,000 rpm. ... View more

Ha! Good informative article about steering and old ideas coming back but it hit me in the last paragraph about self-driving cars...horses often knew the way home unaided! ... View more