Discover the retro car extravaganza that unfolded at RADwood in Philly! From an impressive display of 3rd gen Camaros and Firebirds to a fleet of MR2s and a parade of gold Volvos, this event was a true nostalgic feast for unconventional vehicle enthusiasts. Join us for a walk-through of the show and relish in the retro charm. Check out our blog post to catch a glimpse of your favorite cars and share your own RADwood experiences in the comments!”
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Esprit de Rad
I have bad luck with RADwood. Never attend the show in the car I intend to 😅 Since I missed the Austin show, my buddy invited me up to drive his Esprit to the Philly show. I even made a new shirt design commemorating the occasion: A couple days before I got there he discovered […]
Bouncing Jeep Gauges, Hulkman Battery Charger Unboxing & Test, plus a GIVEAWAY!
I recently encountered an odd problem… This Jeep’s gauges were bouncing like crazy even when turned off, and it wasn’t starting. As with most electrical issues I started the diagnosis with inspecting the battery, and sure enough the terminals were badly corroded. Here’s a step by step summary of how I resolved the issue: Safely […]
FIAT Spring Thing 2023
Are you a fan of Fiats or classic cars in general? If so, you won’t want to miss the Texas FIAT Spring Thing! In this annual event, all the Fiat clubs in Texas and surrounding states come together for a weekend of driving and camaraderie. But it’s not just Fiats that show up, the Alfas […]
Taxes on Imported Vehicles Increasing in 2023
The thresholds for being exempt are increasing from as low as 62% to as high as 85% in 2023. This means our favorite vehicles from Europe, UK, and Japan are going to be getting more expensive.
Broken Exhaust Stud Repair
How do you get a manifold stud out that’s broken off inside the head? You try everything until something works 😅 Click the video below to watch me go through the process of fixing a broken exhaust manifold stud on the Blue Bertone.
What at first appears to be a bad bodge is in fact a clever kluge.
You’re looking at the timing advance weights in the distributor to a FIAT Spider. Normally each side has a spring, and the relationship of the spring’s strength to the weights sets the advance curve. On this example one side has been restricted, but it’s not a poor repair from a previous owner. This was purposefully […]
Alfa Romeo Tonale Launch
Had an opportunity to check out Alfa Romeo’s newest car, the Tonale! Not the sort of car I’d be interested in, but it’s nice. I bet my mother in law would love it.
Rolling Sculpture Car Show 2022
This year’s Rolling Sculpture Car Show was great as usual! Always a good mix of cars, and the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave is a nice place to have it.
Watch this walk through the show!
FIAT FreakOut Track Day 2022
We had a great mix of classic and modern cars. I had a blast, and the staff at MSR Houston was excellent! The Fiata was reliable and smooth.