From the Yoyodyne propulsion west coast research division of the Odd Rod department comes this 1954 Chevrolet Handyman wagon. Beyond the more than three different shades of brown on the outside is what powers this longroof out of sight. Under the tall hood of the Chevrolet is a 390 cubic inch Ford V8. This combination likely brought more than a few face palm moments from those … [Read more...]
Tool of the Week
After many years of busted knuckles and voluminous quantities of swearing, there is no single tool that delivered more of a eureka moment than this cordless impact wrench. If there is one tool to bring to the junkyard make it this one. While the trusty air compressor powers the pneumatic impact wrench and other air tools in the garagelet, the electrical version simply cannot be … [Read more...]
Mark of Excellence
From the we're not fooling department comes this 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III. This embodiment of American luxury and style was purchased at a Goodguys car corral for the princely sum of 500 dollars by one Brad Walker. "For 500 bucks, it's got some good bones", said a smiling Brad out on the lawn. While the sled came stock with a 460 cubic inch V-8, Brad just happens to … [Read more...]
Project Starlet
Interest in the Toyota Starlet began after rolling the Mitsubishi Starion down to the 2005 Japanese Classic Car Show. Seeing a few restified examples of the mighty KP61 on the lawn, followed by a stripped out Starlet junkyard reminder had the hatchback added to the car want list. The 1982 Starlet seen here was found in the local Recycler, and purchased for a cash price of 300 … [Read more...]
Pinto Squire Wagon
Proving that finding a classic and driving it to a car show doesn't require a federal bailout are Steve and Tina Lencioni of Pacifica, California and their 1973 Ford Pinto Squire station wagon. Steve has owned this top-tier optioned Pinto longroof for a little over a year now after spying it in a garage as part of his travels as a roofing contractor. The previous owner wanted … [Read more...]