The last time we spoke, we talked about the importance of having the correct fastner for a given application. This...
Aluminum is an interesting metal – light, relatively strong, and naturally corrosion resistant. Unfortunately, the natural oxide surface that forms on aluminum alloys is very thin and easily damaged. Anodizing was developed to improve the properties of that oxide layer. It is an electrochemical process that produces a relatively thick...
Introduction In vintage or collectible car circles we too often tend to judge content by outward appearance. We tend to...
One of the greatest fears in racing is to have some type of catastrophic suspension or steering failure. The best...
It is race day, and the racing machine is sorted out and in a highly competitive state of tune. What else is left to do? A driver who invests a few minutes in “tuning up” his or her central nervous system just before a race will give themselves a measurable...
If there’s one thing that sets a vintage racing car apart from a modern one, it’s the use of aluminum....
The ability to make a good MIG weld is a valuable tool for any automotive hobbyist. In fact, almost every...
This month, Carroll puts down his wrenches long enough to reminisce about some of his early Can-Am experiences. Shelby American’s GT 40 program ended with Ford’s decision not to return to LeMans after our second victory in 1967. Prospects for my continued employment with the finest racing team that the...
If you have been watching the value of the US dollar against the British pound, and against the other major...
How To Protect Yourself Once you have selected an overseas car for purchase, it should be inspected before conclusion of...
About this time last year, I wrote in this column about, for lack of a better description, securing your nuts....
There are some extremely important aerodynamic considerations which a driver must be aware of while racing with other cars at...
We’re all aware of a history of heart failures in vintage racing, some of them unfortunately fatal. Recently there have been a number of Olympic-caliber athletes who have experimented with an easy, basic fitness program based on heart performance. Their dramatic results can apply as much to the prevention of...