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1950 Five Window Update
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1950 Chevy Truck Body Install
We finally mounted the body on the frame of the 1950 Chevy Truck. Read More » -
1950 Chevy Truck Paint Progress
We periodically do a few major projects in the Full Octane Garage. We are currently building a 1950 Chevy 5 window restomod truck and we wanted Read More » -
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 » -
Project 5 Window Body Update
We just got the body back from media blasting and to our surprise it looks pretty good. We need to replace some cab corners and fix 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 » -
Removing the CAB from the latest 1950 Chevy truck project
A little entertainment when we were using the heavy equipment to remove the CAB from the latest 1950 Chevy truck project. 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 » -
Frame Work Continues
We ran into another small snag this week. After we got the frame back form blasting I noticed a few areas where rust holes had begun. Read More » -
Harbor Freight One Man Brake Bleeder Product Review
This is a review of a one man pneumatic brake bleeder from Harbor Freight. The results are surprising! We found a very similar unit on Amazon Read More » -
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 » -
2017 Cars and Cigars event to support the Make a Wish Foundation!
The Full Octane Garage was enlisted to help contact exotic and classic car owners who were willing to show their cars at the Cars and Cigars Read More » -
DIY Steering Wheel Restoration on a budget with professional results!
Our 1960 C1 Corvette Steering Wheel was in bad shape so we decided to do a Steering Wheel Restoration on a budget. We made a short Read More » -
You know you are a Car Guy if…episode 3
3rd in the series “You know you are a Car Guy if…” Read More » -
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 » -
Pink Floyd’s New Jorney
Pink Floyd begins it’s New Journey from Texas to Brentwood Tn. We are looking forward to the arrival. Read More » -
Runaway Peterbuilt
This is pretty Scary Stuff Read More » -
Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous vs Lamborghini Huracan 1/4 Mile
This is pretty impressive. The Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous vs Lamborghini Huracan 1/4 Mile Drag Racing Battle at PBIR. Video from Drag Times. Read More » -
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee with a 63 Split Window and President Obama
This turned out to be much funnier than I had anticipated. Awesome 63 Split Window Corvette!!! Thanks to Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee for another great Read More » -
Pink Floyd – Week 18 progress (Finally Got Some Color)
Week 18 began with finally getting some color on a few parts. We tried to lay down color in week 17 but we ran into fisheye issues and Read More » -
SEMA Day 2
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Bugatti Veyron Gets Kicked To The Curb By Soccer Mom Van!
We did a car spotting drive and caught a Bugatti Veyron in a normal neighborhood and it appeared to have been Kicked To The Curb By 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 » -
Correcting that pesky Brake Squeal
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Full Octane Garage Now Offers Corvette Replacement Chassis
We are now the proud Nashville distributor for Chassis Concepts replacement Corvette Chassis to fit C1, C2 and C3 Corvettes. Our complete rolling chassis starts in Read More » -
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 » -
Project Z57 GMC Chassis from RR Frames has arrived
The new custom built Chassis from RR Frames arrived for Project Z57 GMC last night. This is built to accept C4 Corvette suspension and running gear Read More » -
Looking at a 911
Looking at a 911 for a friend. [nggallery id=73] Read More » -
1963 Corvette Split Window (Project Second Chance)
Well it seems I am a gluten for punishment, I am back for my 4th build since 2012. At the end of each build I keep Read More » -
Project Pink Floyd – The Doors Are On!
I finally finished painting the last of the small parts including the door hinges. After the paint dried we got the doors hung so now the long process of body alignment comes Read More »
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