Released in 1990 the Diablo was the first Lamborghini capable of attaining a top speed in excess of 200 miles per hour. This one needed some electrical and cosmetic sorting but is again ready for the street or show.
Tag Archives: Skunk River Restorations
Six Cylinder Jag
A couple years ago we pulled this 1969 Jaguar XKE out of a shed and after restoration and some time on our DynoJet this car runs like a dream.
Volkswagen Crate Engine
Today a new crate engine arrived from JCS Volks Machine for a 1969 Volkswagen Beetle that we have sorting out. The engine arrives almost complete, just add an air cleaner and exhaust, mount your clutch and then bolt it up!
1959 Volkswagen Dune Buggy
There are parts of a project car that can be a mystery. The owner of this Buggy got the car most of the way and we worked out the last bits to make it stop and go.
Back to Early 50s
Today we finished up both a 1952 Studebaker Champion and 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. Among other things both cars are now benefitting from an electric fuel pump, an almost required addition with the poor qualities or todays fuels to prevent vapor lock.
Stripped: 1955 International Metro
The Metro van has been media blasted down to bare metal. The smashed in front fenders were pounded out before blasting and now the body work can begin in earnest.
1969 Volkswagen Beetle
She loves her 69 but the engine hadn’t been given any love. The previous owner had sealed the entire engine with just RTV and no gaskets. Once cleaned up and sealed this one will be good to go for years.
1960 Austin Healey 3000
New kingpins installed and this gorgeous Healey with a great vintage patina can enjoy many more enjoyable miles on the road.
1990 Ferrari Testarossa
Sometimes you need to take a break and bring something newer back to life. Both fuel pumps are froze on this one and it will soon be back on the street after a long sleep in long term storage.
Before: 1955 International Metro
Our next food truck project arrived this morning from Maryland. The old Metro is a little beaten up but a pretty solid truck with good mechanicals. Watch here for the transformation!
Its a Stag party!
It is a great day when an owner wants not one but two V8 Triumph Stags restored. After getting the white car running we will spend the rest of the day seeing if the red car will run so that we can assess the condition of all the systems before we tear them down.
Progress: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
After restoring the chassis this winter and fixing rust issues on the body the two are finally ready to be mated again. The Chrome Orange is going to look amazing in the sun on the Beetle and nobody can wait to see the color painted on the outside.
1976 Triumph TR6
After testing this Triumph on the Dynojet and sorting out a mess of wiring this TR6 is ready to follow it’s happy owner to Germany.
Progress: 1967 Chevrolet C30
With the frame and suspension, drivetrain and body for this one ton truck restored just a few trim and electrical bits need installed and this truck can be put back in service around the farm.
1927 Buick 120″
With the snow melting it was time to get the old Buick out into the sunshine for some pictures. After the car’s slumber in a garage the engine is now seized and we have the task of getting it back on the road. Don’t worry a full restoration will not be happening, being a solid car everyone is in agreement that it looks just fine the way it is.
1973 Triumph Stag
It was exciting to have a Triumph Stag in the shop. Even surprising to other owners who have called up inquiring about having us work on one and hearing that we had one here. This car hasn’t been running for an extended time and fought back stubbornly with more problems after each repair. The Stag has such a great sound from its rare Triumph V8 that I hate to see it leave.
1964 Chevrolet Corvair
Another one back on the road. Although not as bad as most cars we see come through here this one needed some TLC to make it run and safe to drive again. The owner is anxious to get it out and do Corvair Club events.
After: 1974 MG MGB
It wouldn’t be until September of 1974 that MGBs started to come with rubber bumpers. This one built in February 1974 has now been restored 41 years to month of when it was originally built. This project took a year for us to complete and the results were well worth it.
SU Tuning
Using the new Dynojet we can now tune carburetors in a quarter of the time and we have solid quantitative data to know that we have it right where it should be.
First Dyno Run
Our new Dynojet with Eddy Current Load Absorption Unit to perform loaded tests is up and running. We now have the ability to run the cars in a controlled environment at all speeds and loads to make sure the car is running optimally.
