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  Part 1- Foam Cannon Challenge Head to Head Test (Foam Off) Who loses the BET?

  We picked up two foam cannons and 2 different pressure washers and decided to do a shoot out challenge (and there was a small bet with Read More »
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  Cool shot of a Jag XJ220 Flaming Burnout

  Now this is a pretty cool shot of a Jag XJ220! Read More »
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  Loaded and ready for Corvettes at Carlisle

  The trailer arrived and it looks great. We now have the car loaded ready for the first road trip to Corvettes at Carlisle 🙂 [nggallery id=87] Read More »
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  Pink Floyd – Week 20 (Body meets Chassis)

  Finally week 20 is here and the body is ready to put back on the chassis.   [nggallery id=58] Read More »
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  Pink Floyd Day 11

  On Day 11 Pink Floyd is starting to become a little less pink and purple. I started using a chemical stripper but it was taking way Read More »
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  Pink Floyd Day 14

  Made some more progress media blasting today. [nggallery id=34] Read More »
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  Pink Floyd Day 4

  It was a short night tonight. We were able to remove the parking brake, hood release and dash cluster. I also put some stuff on Craig Read More »
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  What’s New At The Full Octane Garage (12/2/18 Update)

  Full Octane Garage Project Updates (1933 Auburn is in paint) Read More »
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  Project 63 week 3 – Tunnel Repair

  Well I am now in week 3 of Project 63 and there has been a lot going on. I started prepping for the Vintage Air install Read More »
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  Ardmore TN Car Show 2016

  The Full Octane Garage attended the Armore Car Show in Ardmore, TN. Friendly people, beautiful cars and Mildreds for lunch! Thanks for having us , Ardmore! Read More »
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  Project 63 gets an engine

  Well it is getting close now, we got the engine back from the machine shop this week so this weekend project 63 got an engine and Read More »
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  Tesla P90D Test Drive (Ludicrous mode)

  We had a chance to take a Tesla P90D for a quick Test Drive and it had (Ludicrous mode). What a great car with exciting power! Read More »
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  ICT Billet A/C Bracket Install & Review 551494-3

  We bought an ICT Billet A/C Bracket part# 551494-3 and installed iton a 5.3 Vortec LS engine. The kit was great but unfortunately I did not Read More »
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  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 »
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  A Little noise leads to a 5 speed and Engine Rebuild :)

  Well, a little noise that I could not diagnose leads to a 5 speed and Engine Rebuild 🙂 While the new 5 speed is on it’s way I decided Read More »

• Pink Floyd Before

  In 2012 I decided I wanted to restore a C1 corvette for my 50th birthday so my journey began 🙂 I looked on craigs list, ebay Read More »
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  Project 63 – The new addition, a 1963 Split Window

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  2300 Miles in a Jaguar with no Top, One Man’s Epic Journey

  Our friend Paul took the time to sit down with the Full Octane Garage and share his incredible 2300 mile journey to collect a replica of Read More »
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  Pink Floyd Day 6

  Day number 6 ends with a good amount of progress. We removed the doors and just about finished up under the dash, just have the pedals Read More »
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  1950 Chevy Truck Body Install

  We finally mounted the body on the frame of the 1950 Chevy Truck. Read More »
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  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 »
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  88 Corvette Engine Removal

  We made more progress on tearing down the 88 Corvette donor car. This top was cut off and sold yesterday and this was the progression of Read More »
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  Pink Flode is no longer TOPLESS!

  Pink Floyd is no longer TOPLESS or TOOTHLESS 🙂 We got the op mounted today and we started installing the carpet and seats.   [nggallery id=69] Read More »
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  Nashville Cars And Coffee 12-17-16

  This is a preview of a few of the cars that braved the wet roads and attended Nashville Cars And Coffee on 12-17-16. Read More »
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  Pink Floyd Day 2

  Day 2 (well night 2) was a short day but we made good progress on removing the interior. Read More »
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  MANSORY FULL CARBON FIBER MERCEDES SLR MCLAREN

  MANSORY FULL CARBON FIBER MERCEDES SLR MCLAREN COURTESY OF VELOCITY MOTORCARS! Read More »
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  Final Buffing Complete

  Dennis came by this week and did the final buffing and put a coat of Zaino 🙂 It is looking GREAT!   [nggallery id=68] Read More »
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  Gas Tank Leak? Red Kote Gas Tank Sealer Review & Application

  We shot a fairly detailed video of building a new fuel tank and showing a Red Kote Fuel Tank Sealer Review & Application process. Read More »
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  Pink Floyd – Week 16 progress

  Week 16 has brought some good progress. Most of the body is ready for paint. We completed painting the underside, engine bay, interior and trunk in Read More »
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  Chassis Work Begins (Week 13)

  Week 13 was productive. The first round of block sanding is complete and the car is now in the second round of primer. We also finished Read More »