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Project GMC LS-Z57 – Day 5 Tear Down – Mar 17, 2017
OK, it is now day 5 and we have completed the final tear down. The only parts left now are the parts we will not be Read More » -
Raptor Bed Liner used as undercoating on a 1950 Chevy Truck (Raptor by U-POL )
This is a video we put together on using Raptor by U-POL as an undercoating and underside finish for both drivers and show cars. This application Read More » -
Engine and Trans mocked up in Project 50 Five Window
We finally got back to work on the truck tonight, managed to get the LS engine and 4L60E transmission mocked up on the chassis. Tomorrow’s project Read More » -
Eastwood Brake Tube Flaring Tool Review (Item #25304)
This is a non-sponsored review of the Eastwood Brake Tube Flaring Tool (Item #25304). This is the firs time we used the tool and it is Read More » -
Project LS-57 Project Update 9/23/18
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Pink Floyd Day 8
Day number 8 was the magic day, the body has been separated from the chassis. My friends Ray and Carol along with my wife completed the Read More » -
What does the inside of a Fuel Filter look like after 300,000 miles?
For those of you who skimp out a little on maint you might think twice after seeing this 🙂 Credits to Chris Fix. Read More » -
This 1961 Kelly Coach Built Corvette
This is a very cool coach built early 60 Corvette and it has even a cooler story! Read More » -
Which Cost More To Insure (Toyota Prius or Porsche Cayenne)
Which Cost More To Insure (Toyota Prius or Cayenne) This is a quick video to show you Insurance costs are not always what you assume. We Read More » -
Project GMC LS-Z57 – Day 3 Tear Down – Mar 15, 2017
Well we are on Day number 3 (I should say night number 3) of Project GMC LS-Z57 tear down. My friend Allen Pezo came by last Read More » -
1955 MG TF New Top Project
After 2 years of having a new rag top in the box we finally got around to installing the new top. It looks so much nicer Read More » -
Installing Heating and Cooling in my Garage!
FULL OCTANE your GARAGE! In this video we will discuss the various options for heating and cooling your garage and then a more detailed discussion of Read More » -
Project 63 gets a some new skin and bling
Well while we had the transmission out for a 5 speed sway we decided to go ahead and rebuild the numbers matching 327. Unfortunately that is adding 4 weeks to Read More » -
Pink Floyd Day 3
We made a lot of progress on day 3 of tear down. We finished up removing the bumpers, the trunk, rear deck lid and finished up Read More » -
Aston Martin Snow Test
This is crazy, an Aston Martin Snow Test. Read More » -
Engineering Flow Chart
I found this on Facebook and it was too cool to not post! Read More » -
Black Vinyl Wrap for the new Corvette
I decided to vinyl wrap the center section of the top and my first attempt was in a matt carbon fiber look. I tried it for a Read More » -
Floyd – Week 11 Progress Update
WOW, I have taken about 4 weeks off from the build project. We took a cruise to Alaska and came back with a cold that was Read More » -
The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace… Your Luxury Tesla Alternative?
Thanks to Craig and Ronnie at Jaguar Nashville, The Full Octane Garage got to spend some quality time in Jaguar’s 1st EV, the I-Pace. Is it Read More » -
Men’s Room Sink
We were out to brunch at the Hermitage Hotel in Nashville and I know it is hard to say a bathroom is cool but this one Read More » -
1950 Chevy Truck F-Body Manifold Modification For LS
It was time to start thinking about the exhaust manifold for the LS 5.3 we dropped into our 1950 Chevy Truck project. The frame is very Read More » -
Project 63 – 4/28 Progress
I made a good amount of progress on project 63 this weekend. After weeks of tear down and cleaning finally I am to the point of Read More » -
Nashville Cars and Coffee 1/21/17
Nashville Cars and Coffee 1/21/17 Read More » -
Floyd Gets a New Power Plant and Suspension
We finally made some driveability decisions so we decided to replace the old king pin front end with a new Jim Meyer Racing coil over with Read More » -
1950 Chevy 5 Window Truck Project Update 6/18/17
We have been making a little progress on the 50 Five Window. I am hoping just a few more nights and I will be able to Read More » -
Emerald Coast Cruizin 2016
Join the Full Octane Garage as we head down to the Emerald Coast Cruizin Car show in Panama City! Read More » -
Pink Floyd Day 1
Sunday March 25th 2012 began the Pink Floyd restoration and face lift. Debby and I worked most of the day setting up a staging area along Read More » -
Checking out the 2016 Mclaren 570S at Nashville CarsnCoffee!
A fellow car enthusiast shared his new McLaren 570S with us at Nashville Cars n Coffee! Thanks for bring it out, Billy! Read More » -
Correcting that pesky Brake Squeal
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Welcome to the Full Octane Garage!
Welcome to the Full Octane Garage! We are going to have some FULL OCTANE FUN! Read More »
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