Wednesday Wind Tunnels... On a Friday

More wind tunnel stuff for you guys...

Back to Porsches - the 1973 RSR

Lately I've had early RSR's on the brain...  Or maybe just Martinis?

Steam Powered not Steam Punk

This weekend I went to a local Thresher's Reunion, curious about what steam equipment they may have.  Saw some incredible examples of 1800's steam powered equipment and tractors.  So of course, being interested in all things mechanical, I thought I'd post some early drawings and pics of some of the types of stuff I saw...

...Now...  What could a person run around the shop or home with a small steam engine?  Hmmmm...

The Joe Coupe - Banger Model A

Been getting updates on my buddy Joe Leroux's '30 Model A coupe build.  Between the frame rails is a killer hopped-up banger build with some trick parts from H&H Flatheads and backed by an F100 5 Speed.  Super clean build!  Stance change with a dropped front axle and spring mods are in the works for the future.

Here's a few update pictures from him and a collage done by photographer Francisco Noriega

George Kendrick English Wheel

(English wheel is sold)

As cool as it gets, right here!

Formula 1 Pit Stops - 1950 Versus Today

Friend of mine sent me this...  This really puts it into perspective.

Friday Streamlines

Might have to make this a new series...  "Friday Streamlines" has a nice ring to it.  Sorta seems fitting for the things I think about on a daily basis.  Streamlines, aero testing, and... well...  I think about Porsches quite a bit as well.

Build Awesome Cars from Scratch! Inspiration Links

I wanna thank Tom Elder for giving me a virtual kick in the pants to keep posting and stay updated.  Gets crazy busy around here and I get behind.  Sorry guys!  Thanks to those who keep coming back and who are on the same wavelength as the blog AND send me cool and inspiring stuff that I can share with others who might also be inspired...

So how about a mid, rear-engined sports car built from scratch?!  Does that get your blood flowing?  Here it is on AllMetalShaping...

http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=4281

Or how about a Dino 206 build?

http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=11100

What about a Porsche 550 Spyder hood?  No finished pictures, but incredible work!

http://www.allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=5196&page=3