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From scratch build of a Lamborghini Aventador look-a-like. Frame is steel tubing, with a LS1/Porsche 996 transaxle drive train. Body panels are all 3D printed on a home 3D printer, then skinned in carbon fiber. We are doing this as a STEM project to show kids what can be done with modern technology, at home. The project ties together science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). We will be taking the car around to local schools, and do a presentation on the build, and why STEAM is important. So far, we are about 60% done with the project.

My son Ridge has been obsessed with Monster ever since his first show at 1 1/2 years old...he's now 6. 2 years ago I built him a go kart and he got the bug worse. He wanted a monster truck but there aren't kid friendly options. If you can't buy it...build it! We completed the build in time for his 6 the birthday and are currently doing some "testing" on our track at home making upgrades as needed. It started as a manco kart. We cut it up and designed and built chassis. We built center steering and installed hydraulic brakes.

I am working on this car with my 15yr old daughter for her 1st car. We are in the process of tearing it down and cleaning the car up. We do have some rust repair in the floor and quarter panel to fix. She asked to have an old car for her 1st car and this is what we came up with. Car does have some solid bones but does need alot if work. This has been a fun project to be doing with her. She is learning so much from this.

My dad and I are big fans of your show and the projects you showcase. We prefer your show over many others that aren’t of the same quality as yours. Thank you for always presenting yourself and the brands you support well, and without the scripted comedy. Most recently we've been following the 59 Ford Panel Cornwell project (which is so cool) and it sparked this email about our project.

I bought this car in 1986 because I wanted a convertible. I found a 68 Caprice with a 327 and turbo 400 transmission and swapped it in place of the anemic 283 that was residing in the engine bay. Later I had a friend at a bodyshop paint it for me for a hundred dollars(i prepped he sprayed). I replaced the top and put some bucket seats in and drove it all over the place. In 1989 I decided the frame had to much rust to fix and sourced a new frame which was sandblasted and repainted.

My name is Clayton Rodelander and I am 13 years old. I am building my first truck with my dad. It is a 1978 ford F150 4x4 custom. It currently has a 351m, c6 transmission, and a np205 transfer case. We plan to rebuild the 351 to a 400, install a zf 5 speed transmission and maybe a Borg Warner 1356. Haven't settled on that yet. We opted to install a Ford 8.8 in the rear over the 9" cause of availability. We installed 4.10 gears along with a rebuilt and tightened up traclok for added traction. Next will be the Dana 44 up front.

Last year my wife and I started a small family farm on our property in southeast Alabama. Long before we started making products to sell, we had a vision. A vision that included this truck. It’s on our logo, but up until May 2019 it was just an idea. We had seen a lot of 47-53 3/4-2 ton trucks for sale, and fully expected a long term restoration project. We ran across this one on ebay from Minnesota. The body was fairly straight, solid, and despite smoking quite badly, the engine ran and moved under it's own power.

The L.A.M.B. is Legally A Motor Bike. This all started a joke among my friends and I in college. Parking in your car was less than ideal. Once you spend several minutes finding a parking space, your class was still another 30 minute walk from your car. Alternatively, the motorcycle parking was almost always empty and was only a 5 minute walk to your class. The spaces were empty due to most people not riding their motorcycles during the colder season when classes would take place.

Project ~ Cut the roof off a 1969 Torino and put it on a 1967 Cougar.

Why ~ It has not been done before and …….. it looks awesome!

Plans ~ Show our "Bad Girl" and run the Dragons Tail.

First of all, I would like to thank you for the great show you have. I enjoy watching the different projects you do.

My project is a 1936 Chevy 4-door Deluxe Sports Sedan; which I started in 2012 after the car sat in the yard for 30 years. As my retirement project although challenging at times, it has been a lot of fun. Especially, now that I can drive it.

I picked this project because I have a lot of experience with old Jeeps, and old Fords. This project is extra important to me because it's the first of what I hope will be a way to pad the ol' Social Security and Vet pension. I plant to sell it when I'm done, and build another. I have to fine boff it, wax it, and send it. Here's the ad. Eugene the Jeep 1953 Willys Wagon restomod. Just dialed in! 53 Wagon on a 1994 Eddie Bauer Bronco chassis with 53k mi on odometer. 5.8 injected rollercam engine, E40d trans, 9 inch limited slip rear, D44 TTB in front.

As an Army Veteran and former MP sergeant I've always wanted an old Harley WLA. But I simply can't afford one. So I bought a nice 2005 Honda Rebel 250 with only 2300 miles on it. I disassembled the entire bike, blasted and painted every part on it. A solo seat, ammo cans , custom rack and tail light, relocated turn signals and front highway lights were some of the additional mods needed for the look I was after. I did all the work myself. People are in shock when I tell them what the bike really is. Nobody guesses right the first time. Even I was impressed at how it turned out.

I recently retired and decided that I wanted to restore a classic vehicle to keep myself busy. My wife, who has never hesitated to lend me a hand in the garage while maintaining our daily drivers, suggested finding an early 50's Ford pickup. She has fond memories of these trucks because when she was young her grandfather took her with him to farm sales in his early 50's Ford F1. I have always thought that the Ford Flathead V8s were pretty cool so I thought this would be a fun project.