This is Rick Treworgy's Muscle Car City. An amazing collection of (all GM) muscle cars in Punta Gorda, FL. Rick must be the kind of guy who says,"I want ever variation of a 1969 Chevelle SS," and then ghoes out and gets it. Wow.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Auto Museum Exploration...
My travels sometimes get me to new places that are in the “autosphere”, as well as places that are old friends. Two such places that I’ve taken in the last week include the Volo Auto Museum in Volo, IL, and the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum just outside of Birmingham, AL.
Stop 1 - Volo Auto Museum
I’ve been going to Volo with my dad for as long as I can remember, and while it has gotten a little “cheesy” for me now, it’s still worth the $10 if you want to check out some cool vintage muscle. My favorite thing about Volo is that most of the cars are for sale, so while you can drool, you can also dream build. The collection at Volo is spread out among five buildings, with each building having a collection of movie cars on the outer wall and then classics in the inner area of the building. The cars for sale include everything from mid-50’s classics up to mid-90’s sports cars. The movie cars aren’t my thing, and include just about every car that George Barris has ever done up to some recent movie cars from Fast and Furious and Death Race. Here’s a few of my favorites below.
I thought this was a pretty slick hood ornament, circa 1950's Packard.
This was one of my favorites - a 1964 Mercury Marauder that was "retro rodded" on the TV show "Wrecks to Riches" and was an authorized replica of the same car raced by Parnelli Jones.
The very patient Maggie Pence next to a 1956 Ford Country Squire Wagon. She love's the cars from the 1950's.
As you stroll through the spotless and beautiful building, you can look out the window and watch cars lapping the 2.38 road course that will host an IRL during the 2010 season – and is decorated with some spectacular sculptures throughout the track. In my opinion, this place is the best of the best. Check out my favorites in the below slideshow.
Stop 1 - Volo Auto Museum
I’ve been going to Volo with my dad for as long as I can remember, and while it has gotten a little “cheesy” for me now, it’s still worth the $10 if you want to check out some cool vintage muscle. My favorite thing about Volo is that most of the cars are for sale, so while you can drool, you can also dream build. The collection at Volo is spread out among five buildings, with each building having a collection of movie cars on the outer wall and then classics in the inner area of the building. The cars for sale include everything from mid-50’s classics up to mid-90’s sports cars. The movie cars aren’t my thing, and include just about every car that George Barris has ever done up to some recent movie cars from Fast and Furious and Death Race. Here’s a few of my favorites below.
I thought this was a pretty slick hood ornament, circa 1950's Packard.
This was one of my favorites - a 1964 Mercury Marauder that was "retro rodded" on the TV show "Wrecks to Riches" and was an authorized replica of the same car raced by Parnelli Jones.
The very patient Maggie Pence next to a 1956 Ford Country Squire Wagon. She love's the cars from the 1950's.
Stop 2 – Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
This place BLEW MY MIND. It is an incredible facility and well worth the $15 entry fee. The museum – located at the 740 acre Barber Motorsports Park – has five floors of every motorcycle of significance in the last century. This is a huge collection of 1,100 motorcycles, with more than 700 on display. It also has several rare and unique sports cars and the most extensive collection of Lotus racecars in the world.
This place BLEW MY MIND. It is an incredible facility and well worth the $15 entry fee. The museum – located at the 740 acre Barber Motorsports Park – has five floors of every motorcycle of significance in the last century. This is a huge collection of 1,100 motorcycles, with more than 700 on display. It also has several rare and unique sports cars and the most extensive collection of Lotus racecars in the world.
As you stroll through the spotless and beautiful building, you can look out the window and watch cars lapping the 2.38 road course that will host an IRL during the 2010 season – and is decorated with some spectacular sculptures throughout the track. In my opinion, this place is the best of the best. Check out my favorites in the below slideshow.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
That's why they're Called Rental Cars
Ryan Eichler, International Man of Liesure
Monday, October 19, 2009
My new kicks...
Ryan Eichler, International Man of Liesure
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Awesomeness on Four Wheels
Look at this. Do I need to say anything more. Of course it completely defeats the purpose of an ATV, but what the heck. It is something that every mark-a-buster and hoodlum needs in his (or should I say his mother's) driveway.
While I'm here, let me tell you 93 octane freaks about a must see. The Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. An awesome collection of classic and vintage cars all housed in a great facility. The "what were they thinking" display was my favorite. Why does everyone always hate on the AMC Pacer?
While I'm here, let me tell you 93 octane freaks about a must see. The Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. An awesome collection of classic and vintage cars all housed in a great facility. The "what were they thinking" display was my favorite. Why does everyone always hate on the AMC Pacer?
Friday, October 9, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Interior Swap – Not as Easy as it Sounds
So on paper, it sounds easy. Take one 1999 Saab 9-3 five-door (the Stinger) with a base, cloth interior. Said interior is nice, but a lug nut like myself of course wants to upgrade to leather. Enter one 2002 Saab 9-3 with the two-tone leather and cloth interior for sale on eBay, and one friend with good intentions who says said interior will “bolt in fast.” After winning the seats and getting them shipped to me, the fun began.
Let’s start with the rears. While the new seats are in and look great, this was a three hour project that entailed contorting my body into ways that would make a dominatrix proud. For all of you out there, this is fairly straightforward however, requiring just unbolting the old seats and bolting the new set in.
Next come the fronts. While the front unbolt fairly easily from the floor with four bolts using a T40 metric head driver, they do take some time and wrenching. Also, the clips under the seats where the seat air bags plug in unclip by sliding the lock out and then unplug. A little tricky, but can be done. Now is where my issue comes in. I went from a non-power driver seat and just assumed the power one would plug right in. Well after I plugged it in, the seat didn’t power up. I’m assuming that there is a power issue with the seat and will continue to troubleshoot – hopefully without spending much $$$.
My last gripe involves my work space. Or should I say the third floor of my parking garage. I give space to work a 2 out of 5 and light a 1 out of five. However I do like working on my car.
So my three new seats look great. More to come.
The new seats.
The old seats.
Passenger side out.
Driver side out.
Let’s start with the rears. While the new seats are in and look great, this was a three hour project that entailed contorting my body into ways that would make a dominatrix proud. For all of you out there, this is fairly straightforward however, requiring just unbolting the old seats and bolting the new set in.
Next come the fronts. While the front unbolt fairly easily from the floor with four bolts using a T40 metric head driver, they do take some time and wrenching. Also, the clips under the seats where the seat air bags plug in unclip by sliding the lock out and then unplug. A little tricky, but can be done. Now is where my issue comes in. I went from a non-power driver seat and just assumed the power one would plug right in. Well after I plugged it in, the seat didn’t power up. I’m assuming that there is a power issue with the seat and will continue to troubleshoot – hopefully without spending much $$$.
My last gripe involves my work space. Or should I say the third floor of my parking garage. I give space to work a 2 out of 5 and light a 1 out of five. However I do like working on my car.
So my three new seats look great. More to come.
The new seats.
The old seats.
Passenger side out.
Driver side out.
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