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11/10/11 - Garage Journal
Garage Journal: Personalized And Damn Near Vintage
Personalized And Damn Near Vintage   I’m typically not into reproduction stuff, but my buddy Steve at Garage Art does it so damned well. Lately, he’s been lovingly working on a line of personalized garage hangers done on [...]
11/03/11 - Meals and Wheels
Meals and Wheels: DRIVE IT DAY, FINALLY COMES TRUE.
DRIVE IT DAY, FINALLY COMES TRUE.   Imagine you go to see a show in a museum, which screams and howls and growls.Which smells of hot dark oil, corduroy seats mingled with a lovely hint of uncatalysed petrol.A show NOT of halls and halls [...]
10/30/11 - Garage Journal
Garage Journal: Innovation + The Workbech
Innovation + The Workbech   Obviously, I like old stuff quite a bit. Even so, I really have a thing for innovation as well. I’ve often found that when the two come together, magic is often the result. This light duty work [...]
10/21/11 - Meals and Wheels
Meals and Wheels: Pate de fruit aux coings. Quince: just makes my heart sing.
Pate de fruit aux coings. Quince: just makes my heart sing.   Have I mentioned to you how much I love Quinces?They are simply magicalNothing in this world (almost) compares to the inimitable aroma of ripe Quince.Nothing rivals it's colour when cooked.There [...]
10/20/11 - Garage Journal
Garage Journal: 1950′s Craftsman Garage
1950′s Craftsman Garage   Good god man… That’s all I can say. Do yourself a favor and read this entire thread. You will be glad ya did. [...]
10/13/11 - Garage Journal
Garage Journal: Aero 1946 Toolbox
Aero 1946 Toolbox   This is cooler than hell… A guy named Rolf makes these tool boxes by hand somewhere in Europe. I haven’t gotten many details out of him yet, but I’m hoping I can get him to register [...]
10/13/11 - Meals and Wheels
Meals and Wheels: Dix Mille Tours of Le Castellet.
Dix Mille Tours of Le Castellet.   If there was ever a perfect way of ending a season..-then it was ours last weekend!As most historic racing drew to an end everywhere in dreary cold weather, announcing autumn and automotive fasting, [...]
10/06/11 - Garage Journal
Garage Journal: The Pursuit Of Clean
The Pursuit Of Clean   So, I don’t know these fellas in the least but saw it as an opportunity for someone. Wired Magazine joined forces with Pennzoil and they are giving away a Garage Makeover. All you have to do is [...]
10/02/11 - Meals and Wheels
Meals and Wheels: Against all odds: Bilster Berg.
Against all odds: Bilster Berg.   In the year of our lord 1925, on September 27th the foundation stone of the greatest track in the world was laid: the Nuerburgring.In the year 2011, on September 27th the foundation stone of another [...]
09/27/11 - Garage Journal
Garage Journal: Vintage Proto
Vintage Proto   I might be crazy, but it always amazes me how much better my vintage Proto ratchets and other hand tools feel over my brand new Craftsman, Mac, and sometimes even Snap-on tools. I’m sure [...]
09/27/11 - Meals and Wheels
Meals and Wheels: Audi Urban Future Summit.
Audi Urban Future Summit.   Curated by StyleparkDespite my previous grumblings I still think this year 's IAA was more exiting than ever.Car makers have realised that the " love affair between car and architecture as depicted by [...]
09/23/11 - Garage Journal
Garage Journal: NISSIN 3D Tube Bender
NISSIN 3D Tube Bender   Looking for a tube bender with super natural capabilities? Introducing the Nissin… No really, check it out in action here. [...]
09/21/11 - Meals and Wheels
Meals and Wheels: Can you say: 'ZWETSCHGENDATSCHI'?
Can you say: 'ZWETSCHGENDATSCHI'?   No?OK say it in French then.Still no?Start with "Zw"Not like in "ZOO"Like Zwingli the Swiss guy. In fact like "swiss" only with a "Zet "in front of it.Or like: "verzweifelt" (which I would be if I [...]