Mike from Sp33dy sent me the link to this left-of-field build. An electric engine swap is a slight change of pace from the hot rods, drifters, and turbocharged animals we’re used to reading about. In a world were sustainability and environmental consciousness are the dominant issues of society, maybe this is something we’re going to see more of in the future?
Iggy from Datnut is a fellow Aussie who also has an FJ20 Datsun 1600/510 project car. When I saw this BRE inspired 510 build over on his blog, I had to feature it. Whats not to love about a Datsun build?
For more pics and info on the build head over to Datnut http://datnut.dfrag.com.au/datsun-510-race-car-build/
After the global success of Ken Blocks first gymkhana video that engulfed every website/blog/email in the world, everyone will be happy to know that Mr Block, DC Shoes, and Subaru are planning a sequel. This time it’s being much more publisised in the lead-up to the event, and to our delight a video showcasing the build of the new car has surfaced, perfect for us build thread addicts!
When you see the words “Fesler Built” in the title of a build thread you know it’s going to be something special. Here’s a 1970 Chevy Nova that’s worlds apart from Axel Foley’s ride. The Pro-Touring boys certainly know how to piece a car together.
Yet another famous build that did the internet rounds a while ago, this time it’s a Group B rally car that gets the attention of some master craftsmen. Everything on this car has been restored to as-new condition with meticulous detail, right down to hand painted dials on the gauges. It is a restoration of truly biblical proportions, definitely one of the most impressive builds on the internet to date, lots of fabrication and hand formed metal to inspire you.
I don’t think there’s a better intro for this car than the words straight from the builder:
This car was bought by my Grandad in 1963 and remained in his possession till he passed away in ’91, whereby it was bequethed to me. At the tender age of 10 at the time, there wasnt a lot I could do..but my (very) patient dad spent many sunday afternoon with me and so my experience grew..
I don’t know if this is classified as a “build’ but its a cool car regardless. Proof that the simple things in life are often the best!
Sal from Powerzamcam contacted me about featuring his 1JZ S13 drift car, to which I happily obliged. I think its fantastic when people contact me to feature cars, as it makes my job easier, plus it means I can feature builds that I might not have otherwise found.
So why do so many people put 1J’s and 2J’s into Silvia’s and Skyline’s? To me it appears as the perfect way to take a chassis with tremendous aftermarket support and affordable parts and combine it with an engine bloodline that carries a reputation for reliability and easily obtainable horsepower. It seems to be a tried and tested route so there must be good reason for it.
Here we have another crazy builder transforming a bland front wheel drive hatchback into a custom rear wheel drive monster. This time its an EK Honda Civic being chopped up to fit an LS1 Chev V8 of all things, crazy to say the least. This is a build that has been doing the internet rounds for a couple of years now, so many of you might have already seen it. Regardless, its definitely worthy of a post.
Here’s a build with a resemblance to the Ford Granada featured earlier this week, in the sense that it’s a regular car with a not so regular engine. This is another big budget build undertaken by an experienced and polished hot rod shop, the kind of place where you can lay down a fat cheque and get a complete car built for you.
The car featured in this build is a 1960 Rambler station wagon, fitted out with the drive train from a 2002 Ferrari 360 Modena. The shop responsible for the whole thing is Divers Street Rods, and true to the name, this is one divers peice of machinery.
The Ferrambo wagon was the recipient of the 2008 Detroit Autorama Riddler Award, arguably the highest accolade a hot rod builder in the big-dollar custom car scene can aim to achieve.
