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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
'55 Chevy, Golden Edition
Well, IPMS Nationals will be in Orlando next year; that's about three hours of driving and I have a place to stay for free. GO FOR IT!
I have the old (1973) Revell kit, # H-1374
and, using Tamiya TS-21 gold, TS-13 clear, some gold leaf, and gold BMF, I want to convert it into this
http://55classicchevy.com/1955-chevrolet-50-millionth-car.html
That particular car was loaded with options, and quite a bit of scratch building will be necessary (A/C, power brakes, power steering, etc). Here's my goal in the engine compartment. You're right about the battery location, JR. Also note the oil filter housing is on the driver's side, because of the A/C.
The kit has typical issues for it's age. Yes, that's a hole in the passenger fender; while difficult to see in this shot, the flap over the gas filler is missing, so I'll have to scribe that in.
Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/983314.aspx
Elio de Angelis Marco Apicella Mário de Araújo Cabral Frank Armi
2007 Subaru Legacy Spec B
Subaru is debuting the Legacy Spec B, which was a special edition for 2006, but will be a full-fledged model for '07. The new model gains a sixth forward ratio for the manual gearbox and an electronic throttle and torque management system that Subaru calls SI Drive. SI Drive has three settings: intelligent, sport, and sport sharp. Set to intelligent, the system retards the Spec B's power output and dulls throttle response in an attempt to eliminate the car's jumpy turbo characteristics and ma
Subaru is debuting the Legacy Spec B, which was a special edition for 2006, but will be a full-fledged model for '07. The new model gains a sixth forward ratio for the manual gearbox and an electronic throttle and torque management system that Subaru calls SI Drive. SI Drive has three settings: intelligent, sport, and sport sharp. Set to intelligent, the system retards the Spec B's power output and dulls throttle response in an attempt to eliminate the car's jumpy turbo characteristics and make it easier to drive in day-to-day traffic. Subaru claims that this mode will increase fuel economy by ten percent. Sport mode is the default setting, and sport sharp will heighten throttle reponse and make gearshifts more aggressive in cars equipped with an automatic transmission. SI Drive will also be fitted to all turbo Legacy GTs and Outback XTs.
Photo Gallery: 2007 Subaru Legacy Spec B - 2007 New Cars - Automobile Magazine
Source: http://www.automobilemag.com/new_car_previews/2007/0605_subaru_legacy_spec_b/index.html
JeanChristophe Boullion Sebastien Bourdais Thierry Boutsen Johnny Boyd
Frankfurt 2011: Our Favorite Finds ? Donny Nordlicht
Our editors have been plenty busy scouring the show floor of the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show — but in between running to and from press conferences and battling spotty Wi-Fi connections, they picked their three favorite concept and production cars at the show. Donny Nordlicht, Associate Web Editor CONCEPT CARS Jaguar C-X16 This is the [...]
Source: http://blogs.automobilemag.com/frankfurt-2011-our-favorite-finds-donny-nordlicht-11847.html
Fred Agabashian Kurt Ahrens Jr Christijan Albers Michele Alboreto
First Look: 2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato
Street legal 2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato debuting in Frankfurt.
Aston Martin's sexy V12 Zagato has already wowed crowds at auto shows around the globe and endured the infamous Nuerburgring for 24 hours straight, but now it's ready to tackle a new venue: public roads. Aston confirmed long ago that the Zagato-bodied racer would spawn a road car, but announced today such a vehicle will be unveiled at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show.
Photo Gallery: First Look: 2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato - Automobile Magazine
Pagani Huayra Makes its U.S. Debut in Los Angeles
What really gets me about the Pagani Huayra are the leaf-like side mirrors, glancing away from the bodywork like errant shots on goal. These flourishes are within the European artistic tradition, bringing to mind Picasso?s crazy faces or Modigliani?s stretched women. When everybody else is trying to make mirrors disappear for aerodynamic purposes, replacing them [...]
Source: http://blogs.automobilemag.com/pagani-huayra-makes-its-u-s-debut-in-los-angeles-11491.html
Romain Grosjean: ?It will be a big responsibility for me?
Romain Grosjean will get his chance to stake a claim for a 2012 Lotus Renault seat when he drives in FP1 in the last two races of the season. He will replace Bruno Senna in Abu Dhabi and Vitaly Petrov … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/10/29/romain-grosjean-it-will-be-a-big-responsibility-for-me/
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