They are not too bad for fuel pump systems like the Fiat but for gravity flow systems like the Messerschmitt 6" of head pressure and Isetta about 10" they seriously affect flow and can starve your car

I was so bummed when I found out my otherwise perfect Multipla gas tank was essentially a ghost of rust lace covered with a layer of terne and paint. I am goint to end up replacing the entire bottom o

"We're the only Gov'ment in town and we act like it." Sucks, but that is just the way they roll. Same thing applies once you pass security in the airport you fall under the pervue of HS and they can d

Big brand name is the Battery Tender Junior $20 gizmo you plug in like a phone charger and keeps the battery topped up. They are marketed to car hobbyists for long term storage. Lots of cheaper knock

I have been using AGM batteries in the Messerschmitts and have been getting 3 years at most even using a Battery Tender. Nevertheless I prefer them to the standard LA battery since they don't leak. I

In China there is cottage industry making city and special license plate magnets. Our driver (absolutely insane driver I should say, 160 KPH in downtown Xiian) had a kit in the trunk it was not jack a

Well thanks for the link regardless. I had no problem viewing the photos except the really slow server at their end. Disturbing images once you get them though. What is it with hairy europeans and spe

Both somewhat scary http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Antique-Automotive-Car-Truck-Stuart-Warner-Interior-Gas-Heater-/390511709111?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5aec4fcbb7&vxp=mtr http

Believe it or not Fabreeze works wonders. Charcoal bricquettes also work but smell them first some are smokey or chemical-ey just throw the bag on the floor and slit it and let set later you can alway

Hi Guys I reread my notes from Russell and he did mentioned he had sold out of this run of the 42mm performance mufflers. One of the delays was he had to create special tooling for the tapered downpip

One affect of ethanol in fuel is a reduction in MPG I was amazed at how poor my E85 tuned Escape (and before it Ford 500) gas mileage was with E85 in comparison to Regular Unleaded E10. On the plus si

Ahhh the Aztek Now that is a future arcane car if ever there was one. My neighbor bought one new and was so excited about the fold out tent option. Kept it about a year and I don't think they ever use

And the beds of both are filled with resellable items like washers and dryers bikes etc that they can pick up free on curbs but have real value down there. One thing you will notice is the trucks are

Don't let my wife know. I had just figured out German and she gets me 2 multiplas. Now I am getting around in Italian and simply can't learn another language

Sorry Bubble Window Coupe and Sliding Window Coupe both have the sunroof There are also Convertibles with the back window that folds down that are more rare but not in my stable. No on the towing, the

Hi I have 3 cars that could be offered, 1957 Isetta BWC, 1958 Isetta SWC both concours quality the 57 is definatley a show car the 58 was built to more closely match factory specification. I have a 59

thanks matt I have not made it to a single car event this year Sad

I would love to join alas it is our 25th and I would probably be lynched

I could never create a list but do recall him telling about picking up his new 50 mercury convertible from the plant when he wsa heading to California prior to leaving for Korea. Wearing wool uniform

1960 Jaguar Saloon Loved the Leather interior and the fold down tray tables in the back seat. They were great for playing cards etc on trips around East Anglia as my mom drug me from church to church