Monday, October 14, 2013

Monday's Site Upload: Hooniverse

http://hooniverse.com

Hooniverse devotes its web space to all things with wheels and an engine, including forums, projects, merch, car uploading sites, blog posts, road test reviews, and auto industry news. Forums discuss topics such as cars available for sale, car updates and modifications, how-to help for the DIY mechanic, and simple voices from automechanics and like-minded enthusiasts. I immediately fell in love with this post: why don't they make these kind of cars anymore?? I'd take one any day!!

"When you think 1963 International Harvester Travelall, you usually think rusted, clapped-out raccoon sex dungeon on the back 40 of some farm in Iowa. Today’s example is no such hulk. This one’s been completely gone through and received a collection of new parts including paint, tires, a carb rebuild, battery and other details. There are basket cases, there are cars with what seems like a bunch stuff added, and there are cars cleaned up correctly. This one’s the latter.


With a 266ci V8 and 4 speed manual, it won’t win any races, but it will tow a small boat or sports car of similar vintage. It’s only two wheel drive, but let’s be honest: you’re not going to do any serious offroading or snow duty in a classic like this. Besides, the tires are 33″ BFG All-Terrains that offer enough clearance and traction should things get interesting. If you really wanted to, you could convert it to 4wd for less money and effort than it would take to bring a typical 4wd example up to this condition."

Check out more amazing vehicles and voices from the mechanics at hooniverse.com!!!!

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Love the clean edges on this tattoo! Beautiful oldies with a crazy engine, hope that's his car!


Can you please take me to wherever this picture was taken, on this fabulous Tuesday?
With that car?
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Monday, October 7, 2013

Mondays are Painful, Watch a Video


I have a few friends that go by simple Youtube videos to work on their cars or to vamp up their motorcycles, and they often find it super helpful especially when dealing with custom work. There are many Automotive Repair Video Blogs around, such as Robinson's Auto Repair, to help those who have DIY home projects or for those faced with an ugly, unusual situation. Also interesting to see how others fix similar problems. My friend built a simple 1980 Yamaha 450 cc into a low rider simply by following Youtube! Thought it was incredible. Having medal welding supplies was a plus for him as well, but probably couldn't have done it without handy helpful videos.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Tattoo Tuesday



Looking for tattooed mechanics! Got an interesting design? Email lmartin@shopsaverexpress.com and we'll post it!

Monday, September 30, 2013

Mondays are Video Uploading Days!


Auto Repair & Diagnostics
How to Diagnose an Engine Problem


Famous Car Quotes


"You win some, you lose some, you wreck some." -Dale Earnhart Sr.

"Aerodynamics are for people who can't build engines." -Enzo Ferrari

"The client is not always right." -Enzo Ferrari

"If you think the last four words of the national anthem are 'Gentleman, Start Your Engines,' you might be a redneck." -Jeff Foxworthy

"Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes fear of death." -Hunter S Thompson

"Auto racing began 5 minutes after the second car was built." -Henry Ford

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Mechanics and Nascar, Do You Mix?

Exclusive: Are NASCAR stars Kurt and Kyle Busch the baddest boys in Cup?

The brothers Busch have made a living out of rubbin' and racin' hard
By: Mike Hembree on September 26, 2013


Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130926/nascar01/130929868#ixzz2g0jbD7aQ
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My complete opinion-I've heard both likes and dislikes for racing from the auto aftermarket world, and frankly, most of the mechanics I know couldn't care less. My grandma loves Nascar-no idea why, she's afraid to drive on the highway. However, if you are a Nascar fan and a local mechanic (or one or the other) here is an interesting article about the two Nascar winning brothers and their rise to success.