Post your garage or car. :)

[kevin@dart]

Administrator's Note: I've stickied this and the engines thread so that everyone can check out some awesome motors, rides and man-caves and so that others can continue to post their stuff in the future.
Enjoy - DV
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Here's my Junk.


Although I cut my teeth on domestic hot rods I have always been a fan of aircooled VWs. This year I found a really good deal on a 1964 sunroof sedan 14k original miles on the chassis and body. It was an older build that ran decent but needed some updates and a little fixing of some hacked stuff.... It's really a shame what they did to it but I will fix it.

This was about a month after I picked it up. I pulled the motor, replaced some seals, new clutch, new header and exhaust, fixed the hacked up cooling system, stripped all the chrome polished crap, went through the brakes, and made it ready to drive for the summer. Basicly it was built as a "Cal look" car.

Nevermind the odd offset on the rear wheels, those will change to something more traditional.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/554278.jpg

Here's the business end.

1600 based stroker with a 78 mm stroke 92 mm bore... Just over 2 liters.
Dual weber 44's
Decent heads
Bus trans with a bunch of gear

Pulls wheelies on street tires and makes great torque.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/554277.jpg


Towards the end of the season I started working on the garage to get it ready for restoration of the car. I moved in with my girl a couple years ago and the garage was in horrible shape with bare walls, no lights, stained concrete... blah blah blah...

Before.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q299/kev066/beetle/rv-012.jpg

[kevin@dart]

After a few weeks of work.

Epoxy coated the floor.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q299/kev066/beetle/ad-1.jpg


Lowes had counter tops on sale so I picked one up to build my bench.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q299/kev066/beetle/ad-3.jpg


http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q299/kev066/beetle/ad-5.jpg


As of right now the car sits like this.

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/613514.jpg

Plans include a fresh motor since I found somethings I didn't like.

Fresh paint. (OEM Panama Biege)
New factory interior
Disc brake conversions
A few modern suspension upgrades

And if budget allows it may get a little fuel injection and some boost... Depends on how much I have to put into the motor.

[lun40119]

Good idea Kevin.............

Here is my "Man Cave"

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/bells67/1210091256a_395372.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/bells67/1210091256b_393921.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/bells67/1210091257a_365337.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/bells67/1210091257b_445970.jpg

[lun40119]

And here are our rides.............

Wifeys first Impala...327/TH-400

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/bells67/Homecoming2.jpg

Wifeys Second Impala, tried to clone the first :D 383/700R4

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/bells67/0620091526b_514658.jpg

My turd.............

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/bells67/DSC_0519.jpg

[Dart Vader]

http://www.dartheads.com/dartboard/attachment.php?attachmentid=60&stc=1&d=1260480065

My 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
All aluminum engine... it's a blast to drive!

[lun40119]

When my wife sees that Nate, she is going to want to trade.........

[69Merc]

this is my 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Clone.

[Dart Vader]

When my wife sees that Nate, she is going to want to trade.........
Sorry... no deal!
I'm still in the process of restoring her anyway.

[1997bird]

Here is my shop that I spend most of my time in.

[lun40119]

I don't see anything fella...............

[1997bird]

I don't see anything fella...............

Sorry Jake, I had a DAU error to fix.

[malibu1979]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/malibu377/DSC02010.jpg
nothing to great

[lun40119]

Bout time we get to see that old girl!!!!!

[want-a-be]

Good straight looking car you have there.

Don

[1997bird]

Here is a pic of my Trans Am.

[McDart]

just finishing nice house for the family, garage updates next....

[Dart Vader]

Hooooooeeeeyy, that sure is a nice place you got there. Big upgrade from the lean-to you used to shack up in.

Ya'll gonna put put a moonshine still in the back?

[lun40119]

Nice to see where you grew up Nate.................moonshine made from Swamp Fruit, and a Car battery????????

[BAD67]

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/BAD67355/Camaropics009.jpg

My ride

[maddad]

I build my engines for a boat.

[eatonmotorsports]

1992 coupe Mustang
heres my car and my shop..

[Dart331stroker]

101

102

103

104

"Malihoochie" has my garage tied up with his current Malibu resto job, but here are pics of my Dart headed 331 Mustang!

[bajabob]

here mine

[bajabob]

I build my engines for a boat.nice boat here is mine

[BERT]

The madness is happening in my garage!

[BERT]

More maddness in the shop! Changing out the old subframe. My friend Branden looks thrilled about it!

[lun40119]

Nice lookin place Bert, and great car......

[BERT]

Thanks Jake;)

[want-a-be]

101
"Malihoochie" has my garage tied up with his current Malibu resto job, but here are pics of my Dart headed 331 Mustang!

Ahhh....so now I'm seeing some of where the Malihoochie comes from. Malibu combined with either a poochie, or,.. some kind of liqor enhanced history....lol :eek:

Don

This may have been brought up in the past and I missed it.

[Dart331stroker]

It is more like he is a Malibu hoochie! LOL

Hey Rick get some pics on here, your ride is tore apart like the one above, frame here, body there, front clip over there, interior here... LOL

[65Pickup]

Here's my rides, I'm just starting to spend on them so no cool engine pis yet.

[brougham]

new toy just got it back this week it is a holden part of gm lot of work to go but it will be worth it in the end. it is going to have a 400 sbc 700r4 auto 9" 4.11 rest is still to be sorted out

[Dart Vader]

65Pickup, Brougham - looking forward to some pics down the line when your projects are getting close to completion!

[515hptogo]

1973 Z28 currently using 355 sbc with dart Iron eagles 180cc. THM400 trans and 3.42:1 10-bolt posi. Future plans include an Aluminum headed 400-412 sbc build.
Paul

http://i44.tinypic.com/25qdjlx.jpg

[Speedster]

My race car 1968 pontiac firebird (white one)
my hot rod 1970 chevy nova (blue one)

[lun40119]

Nice looking collection..........

[Speedster]

Thanks. I didnt add the roundy round car cause it's looking pretty beat up!:o

[chevyguy15]

nice looking cars

[chevman24]

Heres my garage. With a 2002 Z and an 88 third gen.
http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/b413/chevman24/100_0607.jpg

[Shortblock]

Wow some really nice rides you guys have.
Here's mine, definately not a race car or classic but i like her lines and the way she handles:D

this is still a build in progress.
Before.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd269/2savage4you/006-15.jpg
this thing was taken down to the frame and replaced EVERYTHING. I even have a build thread on another site.
During.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd269/2savage4you/003-8.jpg
Dropped in the 383 and just need some hoses and fluids.

I cant wait to drive it again:D

[chevman24]

That looks GREAT!!! Hope my Primer Gray/Silver Camaro looks as good as that when im done with it.:D

[lun40119]

Nice looking truck fella...................

[65Pickup]

Wow some really nice rides you guys have.
Here's mine, definately not a race car or classic but i like her lines and the way she handles:D

this is still a build in progress.
Before.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd269/2savage4you/006-15.jpg
this thing was taken down to the frame and replaced EVERYTHING. I even have a build thread on another site.
During.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd269/2savage4you/003-8.jpg
Dropped in the 383 and just need some hoses and fluids.

I cant wait to drive it again:D

Nice work on the Modern Classic, you really transformed that Chevy. I know what you mean about waiting to drive, I'm just finishing the wiring on my '65, been 6 years June is going to be fun.

[ComaxRacing]

Can't tell that I finally figured out how to post pics. Here are a couple pics of my shop where I make the money to blow on my race car. :D

Corey

<a href="http://s519.photobucket.com/albums/u358/ComaxRacing/Shop%20Photos/?action=view&current=HPIM1132.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u358/ComaxRacing/Shop%20Photos/HPIM1132.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s519.photobucket.com/albums/u358/ComaxRacing/Shop%20Photos/?action=view&current=HPIM1133.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u358/ComaxRacing/Shop%20Photos/HPIM1133.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[nos598]

hi, i will post some pics as soon as soon i get my five posts and it allows me .:D

[nos598]

Hi there , an aussie hatchback with a 598 . http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z128/phoenix1_bucket/th_ebayfolder054.jpg (http://s191.photobucket.com/albums/z128/phoenix1_bucket/?action=view&current=ebayfolder054.jpg)http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z128/phoenix1_bucket/th_ebayfolder071.jpg (http://s191.photobucket.com/albums/z128/phoenix1_bucket/?action=view&current=ebayfolder071.jpg)Hope to have it running soon in pro street here in Australia . :p

[lun40119]

Very nice looking ride fella :)

[want-a-be]

LOL...must have used a shoe horn to get that thing in there. I like the color too.

Don

[ejohnson03]

Bought a house last year with three car garage.

Still working on turning the the single unit into a Craft Studio for the wife. Then I can have the two car garage all to myself.

Hoestead
http://static.racingjunk.com/63/ui/9/09/16624099-583.jpg

Single car garage before conversion
http://static.racingjunk.com/63/ui/8/30/18493308-891.jpg

New Studio - almost finished
http://static.racingjunk.com/63/ui/7/29/18493297-588.jpg

[69Merc]

I finally found a new home for my junk. needs a little more work but that will be after the Cougar gets the new Fast EZ-EFI system installed on it.

[chevman24]

I finally found a new home for my junk. needs a little more work but that will be after the Cougar gets the new Fast EZ-EFI system installed on it.

Im not a worshiper of Ford products but I have to admit that car looks Beautiful!!!!:eek::D

[69Merc]

Im not a worshiper of Ford products but I have to admit that car looks Beautiful!!!!:eek::D

Thanks chevman. still a work in progress but i dont think a car is ever completely done. LOL

[lun40119]

Cave looks nice................you ever con Jack out of that 427??? I think it would look pretty nice in there ;)

[69Merc]

Thanks Jake. I've tried to talk him in to it but he is not budging. i almost had it wheeled out to the truck but he was walking it as i was pushing it out the door. LOL

how is that new motor coming along?

[lun40119]

On the pump very soon here. Hit a couple hiccups here and there. But it is coming along nicely. I am excited to get it back and get to the track. We have made a couple changes to the original plan.................should make it even more fun. Ill ring you sometime for some tech advice to catch up. ;)

Tell Jack, that I have his new shoes ready............

[ash]

2 cars we have input to
358cube sbc, dart pro 1 heads 238cc, dart little M block
mechanical injection , twin turbo




http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae338/hashbrown_75/A99Q3076.jpg






468cube BBC, dart pro 1 heads 320 cc, dart big M block
mechanical injection , twin turbo




http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae338/hashbrown_75/27866.jpg

[lun40119]

Great stuff...............

[snakeeater1968]

2 cars we have input to
358cube sbc, dart pro 1 heads 238cc, dart little M block
mechanical injection , twin turbo




http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae338/hashbrown_75/A99Q3076.jpg






468cube BBC, dart pro 1 heads 320 cc, dart big M block
mechanical injection , twin turbo




http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae338/hashbrown_75/27866.jpg

would have never guessed that those were dart heads with the Brodix valve covers on the bottom pic... you use what you've got it doesn't have to realy look pretty as long as it works!!

[zim64]

I've had this for almost 30 years now. been through a couple phases with it.

http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww96/64zim/th_RCA_0019.jpg (http://s709.photobucket.com/albums/ww96/64zim/?action=view&current=RCA_0019.mp4)

[lun40119]

Great ride...............:)

[JeffMcKC]

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o125/JeffMcKC/73692_1656357899539_1554842419_31581619_4516694_n. jpg

Switch tires

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o125/JeffMcKC/Malibu6DragWeekWheelieBig.jpg

The rear tire is coming back to the ground is why its dropped out of the wheel well so far

[BERT]

Aren't the back tires supposed to stay on the on the ground? JK:D

[parky33]

Ford model Y 1933
302 ford racing crate engine
weiand 174 blower C4 auto 8" with 3.25 gears

[lun40119]

Very nice rides guys................

[3V Performance]

Very nice rides guys................

Jake notice the trend here? Wheels are wayyyy up.

" not their hoods" lol lol lol lol :p

[JeffMcKC]

Jake post count is what he is working on right now LOL

[lun40119]

Someone took my engine..................I can't find it..........that is why the hood is up, I am looking for the engine??? :eek:

Has anyone seen my engine???????

[lun40119]

Jake post count is what he is working on right now LOL

Yours is a photoshop.....................that thing runs 14's.............:D

[want-a-be]

Jake notice the trend here? Wheels are wayyyy up.

" not their hoods" lol lol lol lol :p

:eek:

[JeffMcKC]

Well 14s is faster than yours right now LMAO



Did I just say that out loud?

[JeffMcKC]

A little video of Jakes Dyno test for you guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0

[lun40119]

Ha Ha.................jokes on me. You guys win. :)

[JeffMcKC]

Looks like you where very happy with how it went

[dlc1979]

My three rides:

1967 Nova Pro Street - currently under renovation:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rondomo/2942525979/" title="67 Nova by dlc1979, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/2942525979_a713eaae5a.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="67 Nova" /></a>

1979 El Camino SS, TPI ZZ4, one owner (me):
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rondomo/2943364906/" title="El Camino side shot by dlc1979, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/2943364906_9824fcd535.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="El Camino side shot" /></a>

1987 Olds 442 - stock - one owner (me):
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rondomo/2943403606/" title="Olds 4-4-2 by dlc1979, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/2943403606_295240f77b.jpg" width="500" height="316" alt="Olds 4-4-2" /></a>

and the bike, Victory V92C (1502cc VTwin):
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rondomo/3486198014/" title="Victory 10_02-2 by dlc1979, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/3486198014_b2f7e65619.jpg" width="500" height="332" alt="Victory 10_02-2" /></a>

[BERT]

You have some BAD ASS rides! Love that nova!

[lun40119]

Very nice rides.............nice to see you posting. :)

[af2]

I guess not enough smoke for most.:)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f11/33willys/24771006-IMG_1251.jpg


My 1st ride in 1981. Got the car in 1978 and finally got to cruise!

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f11/33willys/vegafirstcar.jpg

[BERT]

Ah Sacramento raceway

[lun40119]

Looks great Adam............;)

[af2]

Albert saw the same Ford that has been there since dirt!!:D

Thanks Jake, My whole family is there when we TNT then BBQ later. It is a good time.:cool:
Nick drove the car for the first time and that was funny and great. He ran 12.96 at 38 mph. I asked him why he cruised to a whopping 38 and he said he didn't want to hurt anything.
My boys are great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BERT]

Nice ride! Do you run it at any of the brackets? there is one coming up on new years day,...:D

[af2]

Nice ride! Do you run it at any of the brackets? there is one coming up on new years day,...:D

No brackets.
My son works for PGE and has been working since last Saturday 24 straight. Too much snow too soon.
The car is a low 10 turd anyway. We are trying to get a handle on suspension. Adjustable shocks in the future.

[jmink427]

Nice rides! 4

[jmink427]

Nice Garages! 5

[jmink427]

Now that I have 5 post I can Post pics!!!! :D

Here is my Money pit...

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt38/jmink427/DSCF1673-1.jpg

Here is the garage.

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt38/jmink427/Ductwork.jpg

[lun40119]

Hey...........I know that car...............welcome aboard fella. Great to have you here...............Ill shake the tree tomorrow morning and get you some answers to your thread. :)

[jmink427]

Hey...........I know that car...............welcome aboard fella. Great to have you here...............Ill shake the tree tomorrow morning and get you some answers to your thread. :)

Thanks, I just got the heads this past week. All I know about them is they need a big engine under them......Gives me an excuse to build one....:D

[lun40119]

They do look nice...............you Big Block guys have way too much money to be dumping in those things. I have to stick with the small blocks................all I can afford. ;)

[jmink427]

They do look nice...............you Big Block guys have way too much money to be dumping in those things. I have to stick with the small blocks................all I can afford. ;)

Most of my stuff is hand-me-downs........ My cousin give me the heads after he repaired them....Can't complain about the price.....

[lun40119]

Cost you a steak dinner right..........;) You going to do the 632???

[jmink427]

Probably a 598 I don't want a over square motor...... I could build a 632 for the same money though.....

[lun40119]

Pump gas variety right.................that is going to be alot of fun.

[jmink427]

Pump gas variety right.................that is going to be alot of fun.

I run E85 know I really like it so far. Plus you can boil the gas out of it and drink it!:eek: Just kidding, I don't think I would try that.....

[et7333]

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r162/et7333/168572_472705505763_117261225763_6336482_862870_n. jpg
Here is my 2009,2010 Championship winning 68 Camaro

[Dart Vader]

A Mr. J. Cook sent us in some shots of his car to post up here. Nice ride!

http://www.dartheads.com/dartboard/attachment.php?attachmentid=216&stc=1&d=1300714667
http://www.dartheads.com/dartboard/attachment.php?attachmentid=217&stc=1&d=1300714667

[lun40119]

Great looking ride........I like the paint Nate!!!

[JOHN WILSON]

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/8817/1220957295y4dcal.jpg (http://img222.imageshack.us/i/1220957295y4dcal.jpg/)

[65Pickup]

Last burnout, no posi til next year, this thing is fun!!:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh75Yv3j9RA&list=HL1322816938&feature=mh_lolz

[pschnick]

Last burnout, no posi til next year, this thing is fun!!:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh75Yv3j9RA&list=HL1322816938&feature=mh_lolz

nothing better than a good ole smokey burnout

[brougham]

just finished the car now time to sort out all the little issues at least its on the road

[ComaxRacing]

May not look like much but, I'm finally working on the chassis. I actually may get this thing done at some point!!
Decided to start with a clean slate and strip the car down, plus put it on a diet. Pulled all the batteries and cables out. Decided to go without onboard batteries. Talked to the track I race at and they still consider an onboard starter and external batteries(on the quad) to be "self starting" so that saved me 100 pounds already.

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u358/ComaxRacing/BareCar.jpg

[lun40119]

Great Car Cory!!!

[lun40119]

Working on some new brakes, among a couple other things.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/bells67/2010%20Dart-3V%20Performance%20Build/SAM_0739.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/bells67/2010%20Dart-3V%20Performance%20Build/SAM_0727.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/bells67/2010%20Dart-3V%20Performance%20Build/SAM_0735.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/bells67/2010%20Dart-3V%20Performance%20Build/SAM_0750.jpg

[ComaxRacing]

Are those Baer brakes Jake? Looks like you don't roll your air lines up either:D

[chevman24]

They look like Wilwood brakes to me (look at the second picture, bottom left:)

Didn't you just get that together Jake? Only to tear it all down again. This hobby is a P.I.T.A.!! :D

[lun40119]

Wilwood Forged Dynalite Pro..........is the kit. I had OEM replacement stuff from SSBC. It wasn't really up to the task!!! Not to mention it was all very heavy. Everything will be aluminum now including the master cylinder.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/bells67/2010%20Dart-3V%20Performance%20Build/SAM_0740.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/bells67/2010%20Dart-3V%20Performance%20Build/SAM_0741.jpg

[lun40119]

I do roll the air hose up Cory........I was just taking breaks throughout the day, and taking pictures. :D

[lun40119]

On a side note........How many of you guys have to follow your wife around and shut the damn lights off when she leaves the room. SHE'S KILLING ME!!!

[ComaxRacing]

On a side note........How many of you guys have to follow your wife around and shut the damn lights off when she leaves the room. SHE'S KILLING ME!!!

My wife doesn't leave the lights on but she's is a bit of a neat freak, can't even finish my dinner before the dishes are in the dishwasher, can't turn my head and boom. :D

[lun40119]

UPDATE: Brakes are done. The car heads to the chassis shop on Monday for all new brake lines and a new Master Cylinder.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/bells67/2010%20Dart-3V%20Performance%20Build/0116121910.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/bells67/2010%20Dart-3V%20Performance%20Build/0116121914.jpg

Had the oil pan off to take a look, got that back on last night.......just have to put the heads on it, and head to Houston for the Grudge Day.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/bells67/2010%20Dart-3V%20Performance%20Build/Oilpan.jpg

PS. I know the pics suck.........its my phone, what can I say.

[chevman24]

The pictures look pretty good. I bet its more operator error than anything.:D

[lun40119]

Probably...........I didn't want to spill my beer!!!

[ComaxRacing]

I had a really poor clutch throw out system last time I ran the car and swore I would redesign it, It was basically a pedal attached directly to the crossshaft. Very poor design and really hard to operate(had to use my heel to release the clutch)
Here is whats left of the old system.

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u358/ComaxRacing/oldlinkage.jpg

This new system I installed is not tested yet but I hope it will make the pedal effort virtually nill, its a little more complicated but I mounted everything on roller bearings so I hopefully will be nice and smooth.

The way the chassis and bellhousing are situated the pedal arm and cross shaft arm are almost on top of each other. Thats why I cheated and just attached the two together last time. The double pivot system solves this issue.(or seems to) Thanks to Tim Mcamis' engineers for that little concept made my life real easy

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u358/ComaxRacing/Linkage3.jpg

[ComaxRacing]

Its been a while since I showed any progress but I got a little done. Started the new wheelie bars. They are a lot longer than my old ones. Old ones were 48" these new ones are 84", should be a lot better. The old ones were pretty dangerous (too short)

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u358/ComaxRacing/wheeliebar11.jpg