Today I went to the 2021 Vintage Torque Fest hot rod show in Dubuque, Iowa. This event was held on April 30 and May 1 2021. This year Vintage Torque Fest raised over $20,000 for kids. Helping Hannah’s Heart Foundation has helped raise over $100,000 for families in need.
Check out the backstory on Vintage Torque Fest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyJAdAO5Y40
This Week With Cars – Episode 0149 #TorqueFest #HotRod #RatRod
Upgraded TR8 Transmission Mount: https://mossmotors.com/gearbox-mount-1 Today I upgrade the Triumph TR7 with Triumph TR8 transmission mount and replace the engine mounts. I also install a battery cut off switch.
This Week With Cars – Episode 0148 #ClassicCars #Triumph #TR7
Today I take a look at a 1962 Austin Healey Sprite Mark II that has been sitting for a very long time and try to get it driving again. The master cylinder is completely seized and needs replaced.
This Week With Cars – Episode 0147 #ClassicCars #AustinHealey #Sprite
Today I attend a meet up with my local 4×4 Overland Adventure Club with my converted M109A3 and driving a jacked up Mini Paceman running 28″ off road tires.
This Week With Cars – Episode 0146 #Overland #Toyota #M109A3
Today I take my 1986 Marcos 3L GT to the first Iowa British Car Club cruise for the year which is attending by 31 cars including a very rare Triumph Renown Limousine. Check out my first video with this Marcos here: https://youtu.be/9rLd79BYrOQ
This Week With Cars – Episode 0145 #ClassicCars #TriumphRenown #MarcosGT
Today I take a look at a 1962 Austin Healey Sprite Mark II that has been sitting for a very long time and try to get it running again. One challenge I find along the way is the car has no oil pressure and I have to look into solving the problem.
This Week With Cars – Episode 0144 #ClassicCars #AustinHealey #Sprite
Today I introduce Ken Grasing whom I have been building Austin Healey Sprites for the last five years and we go over in detail a couple of his special Sebring equipped Sprites.
This Week With Cars – Episode 0143 #ClassicCars #AustinHealey #Sprite
Today I take you over to my dad’s house to show you his collection of cars and hopefully explain a little bit about why I love the cars I do and how I first learned about cars.
See a video with me taking my dad’s Tiger on track here: https://youtu.be/6dbB6owNRu8
This Week With Cars – Episode 0142 #ClassicCars #SunbeamTiger #FordBronco
Today I dyno test a Sunbeam Alpine, and stock Sunbeam Tiger and a Sunbeam Tiger upgraded with a 347ci V8 back to back to find out how much power they make.
This Week With Cars – Episode 00141 #SunbeamAlpine #SunbeamTiger #Dyno
Today I weigh my Austin Healey Sprite, Lloyd Alexander LP600, and Berkeley SE328 to find out how much they actually weigh. I also weigh my Mazda Miata to compare these vintage cars to a somewhat more modern lightweight.
Weight in Kilograms: Sprite: 694kg Lloyd: 583kg Berkeley: 328kg Miata: 1045kg
This Week With Cars – Episode 00140 #Berkeley #MicroCar #Sprite
