Each time the air/fuel mixture inside a cylinder is ignited, the combustion that occurs creates a torque spike that is applied to the crankshaft through the piston and rod. This torque spike is so severe that it not only turns the crankshaft, it actually twists the crankshaft ahead of its normal rotation and then the […]

This car shares the garage with the 1948 Diamond T mentioned yesterday. It was restored some 30 years ago by my late uncle, who owned a restoration shop specializing in Fords. The car was originally being restored for resale, but when the car was finished he liked it so much he kept it for himself.
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My nephew has been busy posting photos of my father’s custom 1948 Diamond T. The Diamond T is in excellent overall condition and exhibits very little rust and a few minor dents. The truck is being refurbished as a driver and a work truck. It will end up hauling everything from vintage cars to cordwood. […]

This 1923 Ford could be an interesting restoration, preservation, or collector’s piece. According to the seller, the car raced in Oklahoma City in the 1940’s and 1950’s. The vintage photos are from that era and reveal a little about the evolution of the car from a hardtop to a roadster. The asking price is $3,600 […]