Watertown

Q: I wanna lower the car but the work involved in cutting up the suspension is way too much for an area of the car that'll rarely, if ever, get seen, what should I do? A: Easy, just 'hog' out the axle boss and glue the wheels on off-center, who's gonna know?!

I stumbled across this recently, I suspect it appears on one of those 'Premium" cable channels, but, as I am too cheap to pay extra for premium channels,...well, I saw it on YouTube. It combines three of my favorite things in the world: cars, coffee and comedy. You can't go wrong. This episode features a Porsche-powered Karmann Ghia, Joel Hodgson of Mystery Science theatre and a very retro diner/coffee shop. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gie3_zjbF7s

How do I prepare for a build? First I spend countless days agonizing over what kit I want to build. Then, having selected one, I begin my research of the 1:1 vehicle, (this can take weeks). After I've collected my research articles and images, I begin thinking about what special features I want to include, such as opening trunk and doors, working headlights/taillights, plumbing, wiring and custom exhaust. Then I open the kit, spread the contents out across my bench, stand back and take in the project in front of me. Then,....I quietly and unceremoniously gather up the contents place them back in the box and place the box back on the shelf. I then grab a car magazine and a cup of coffee, find a comfortable chair and begin looking for inspiration for my next 'great' build.

’37-’38 Sharknose Willys. I know there's a company that makes a conversion for this, (Can't think of who at the moment, but the one I remember wasn't of very good quality).

Harry, from your Photoshop file to the Brass at GM's ear, having just purchased a 2013 Camaro, Your rendering showing the '69 beak and stripe graphic on the silver Camaro is the only thing in my mind that could have made this car better! Nicely done!

Mickey Thompson book was very good, two thumbs up!

I have quite a few, these represent the ones I enjoy the most. While I subscribe to many car-related mag's, (Model Cars included), the only ones I save are 'Rodder's Journal', (have all but the first 8), and 'Collectible Automobile', (only missing the first year and a half). As for the books, the most cherished is the Gene Winfield autobiography, signed by the man himself.

I don't know what's coolest about this build, the great looking car or the fact that you and your brother have such a great relationship and share common interests. Family's the best guys, thanks for reminding us!