Category Archives: Items of Interest (Not for sale)

Crazy VW Owners Are Crazy

Posted on April 2, 2012 by needthatcar

These are a two alternative ideas for VW Beetles.  The first is a brilliant re-purposing of the front end of bug. This particular Bugrille is located somewhere in Argentina according to the person I got the image from.  Let’s hope … Continue reading →

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The Yin And Yang Of Road Salt

Posted on March 17, 2012 by needthatcar

(This post was originally written for, and appeared here, at hooniverse.com) Road salt is both your friend and your enemy. Those of us who live in areas with winter snow and ice have all been helped and hindered by it. … Continue reading →

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They Were All New Once: 1936 Chevrolet Assembly Line Film

Posted on March 16, 2012 by needthatcar

(This post was originally written for, and appeared here, at Hooniverse.com.) The Great Depression was in full swing in 1936.  However, Roosevelt’s New Deal was now three years old.  Things were starting to improve.  The U.S. was going back to … Continue reading →

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Utah Autorama Debut: Roy Lovato’s 1937 Ford Roadster

Posted on March 14, 2012 by needthatcar

Ford made a roadster in 1937, but there has never been one quite like this.  This jewel comes from the creative mind of Roy Lovato Senior, and it is brilliant in its execution. Click through for more of 37th Street.

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At Least They’ll Find You Handy: Homemade Tools

Posted on March 12, 2012 by needthatcar

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, on hooniverse.com. Ever felt like you wanted a nice car door dolly or planishing hammer, but you just couldn’t afford one? Ever want to build a chassis for your hot rod … Continue reading →

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Entertainment: Car Show Scavenger Hunt

Posted on March 9, 2012 by needthatcar

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, at Hooniverse.com. Springtime, and car show season, are only a few weeks away.  Yes, a chance to walk around and admire the hard work and dedication of others.  Also, a chance … Continue reading →

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Car Jump In Super Slo-Mo

Posted on March 7, 2012 by needthatcar

This is a the unfortunate truth in HD, slow motion detail about what happens when you jump your car.  It is also very cool. Unlike the video, this post has no jump.  Just watch the video and enjoy! – NTC

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Bajaj Tempo Hanseat, As Presented By Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Posted on February 26, 2012 by needthatcar

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, on hooniverse.com. So often in my life, I have discovered that a certain car exists and that I want one on the same day.  The Tempo Hanseat fits snugly into that … Continue reading →

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Project Turbo Arrow Wiring Update

Posted on February 6, 2012 by needthatcar

Quick update on the Arrow project: I was able to finally pare down the Conquest Harness to just the engine control items. That is, mass air flow, boost sensor, spark controller, temp, oil pressure, knock sensor, and the ECM. Click … Continue reading →

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Need That Car – Name That Car III

Posted on February 4, 2012 by needthatcar

Welcome to Need That Car – Name That Car III. Seems like only a couple of weeks ago we did NTC I. Anyway, this week’s Name That Car is coming to you from far away places with strange-sounding names. Hit … Continue reading →

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