Another Project Car
What makes for a cheap Porsche 928? When it doesn’t have an engine! The Motorheads couldn’t pass up another project and an opportunity to meet a Porsche 928 fanatic. #928 #Porsche928 #midlife_motorheads #racecar #Rennlist
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2019 Year End Wrap Up – Episode #7
Its been 6 months since we last posted a podcast, but we promise to do better in 2020. Gene and Trotty update everyone on their 2019 projects and look forward to 2020. #Marauder #Daytona #Charlottemotorspeedway #CTS-V #NASA #ChampCar
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Hand Lettered Vintage Transportation
We visited with “Sleeveless Bob” of Sleeveless Stuff in Mooresville, NC. Bob has been hand lettering just about anything that runs on fossil fuels since 1969, especially if its something fast!
CTS/CTS-V Accelerator Pedal Relocation Kit
Our friend Fonzie at Happy Days Customs has fabricated a simple bracket to relocate the accelerator pedal to facilitate those track day heel/toe downshifts. Fonzie is a former NASCAR “driver comfort specialist” with plenty of experience customizing race car seating and controls. His solution is brilliantly simple, easy to install, and built for long worry free service.
John Forbes Black Forest Racing
The Midlife Motorheads visit with John Forbes to learn about his shop, SCCA experiences, vintage Porsche racing and more. John was the SCCA Florida Region 2000 Driver of the Year – a well deserved honor. John talks about his unique relationship with the 914, winning at Daytona, and a once in a lifetime barn find 914-6 with 5,000 actual miles.
914-6 #Vintageracing #johnforbes #914 #midlifemotorheads #blackforestracing #SCCA #NASA #SVRA
Crown Vic Race Car 4 Weeks Before Daytona
The Midlife Motorheads needed to make progress on the speedway nose and finish off the 5 speed swap. There are only 4 weeks left to complete the car and be in Florida! @midlife_motorheads
Is it time to buy a Porsche 968?
Google searches for the Porsche 968 seems to be waning. Could this be a signal that it is time to buy a 968? Look for an interview with the 968 value expert soon.
https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=Porsche%20968
Crown Vic Race Car 5 Weeks Before Daytona
We drop in on the Midlife Motorheads to see the progress on the Crown Vic Race Car prep for the 14 hour Champ Car race at Daytona International Speedway. A 5 speed manual transmission and aero bumper cover are new additions.
Introducing the Mullet Track Day Car
The Champ Car Crown Vic 5 Speed Update – Clutch Pedal Assembly
Trotty was in the shop working on the Crown Vic Champ Car race car and shot a short video explaining how the clutch pedal assembly is going to work.