Tag: swap

  • 1996 BMW 318ti Pickup

    1996 BMW 318ti Pickup

    We’re big fans of pickup conversions and BMW 318tis, so what’s not to love about this? Add in an M52B28 I6 swap and grabber blue paint and we’re in love!

  • GMC Sonoma Turned Psuedo-Rat-Rod

    GMC Sonoma Turned Psuedo-Rat-Rod

    Rat Rod seems to be very loosely defined, these days, and this is an example. Most of this was once a GMC Sonoma/S15, but there’s not much left and a V8 has been shoved into it. The builder obviously likes chains (well, it is from a custom bike shop) and has done some cool little…

  • 1958 Singer Gazelle with Datsun Power

    1958 Singer Gazelle with Datsun Power

    The Singer Gazelle is a rare beast here in the USA, and is a close relative to the Hillman Minx. That means it was originally powered by a 1.5L four cylinder shared with a number of other (now mostly obscure) British cars. This one, however, has been upgraded to Datsun B-210 power, which means something…

  • Open-Top S10 Blazer with SBC Swap!

    Open-Top S10 Blazer with SBC Swap!

    Anyone who knows 80s cars knows Chevy never made a convertible S10 Blazer, so this is a custom job, but it does look like it was meant to be. The V8 swap solves the extreme slowness problem these had, but we worry that the lack of a proper top means you’re screwed if you take…

  • Dream Wagon? 1981 AMC Eagle with Ford 302 and Five-Speed

    We don’t think it gets much cooler than this build. Sure, this wagon gave up is all-wheel drive; but it gained a lot in performance and looks.

  • SpitGlass: Custom 1967 Triumph Spitfire V8

    SpitGlass: Custom 1967 Triumph Spitfire V8

    What we have here is a period hot rod made from a Triumph Spitfire, a Chevy 327, a Corvair transaxle and a lot of fiberglass (plus bondo?). The end result is, well, unique.

  • May Cause Heart Attacks in Purists: 1968 Jaguar E-Type

    May Cause Heart Attacks in Purists: 1968 Jaguar E-Type

    Yes, you are looking at an E-Type, or what’s left of one. Apparently, it is owned by a shop owner/car builder whose friend rolled his E-Type 2+2. So, purists can relax a bit, as 2+2 E’s frankly aren’t that good looking AND this one was damaged. The 2+2 roots also explain the long wheelbase.

  • 1977 Pinto Cruisin’ Wagon Meets Bronco 4WD System

    1977 Pinto Cruisin’ Wagon Meets Bronco 4WD System

    WWe love Pinto Cruising Wagons in just about any condition or format. This is probably the most heavily modified we’ve seen, as it’s lifted and features a 1974 Bronco 4WD system and 1975 302 V8.  The result is beautifully ridiculous. The seller provides a decent amount of info, but it’s not 100% clear how this was…

  • “Stoopid” 1990 S10 Blazer with Supercharged SBC Swap and Too Much Yellow

    “Stoopid” 1990 S10 Blazer with Supercharged SBC Swap and Too Much Yellow

    This is not subtle, not understated; but we like the swap. Can it be saved? Someone put a lot of time and money into this truck and the work looks to have been well done.  We wonder what it would cost to change this to more of a sleeper look in black or another dark…

  • 1963 Econoline Mystery Machine Replica

    1963 Econoline Mystery Machine Replica

    Are you a serious Scooby fan? If so, you need this. Buy it and I’ll give you a scooby snack. Articles have been written attempting to identify the Mystery Machine’s roots, but, if I recall correctly, the cartoon van had traits from several 60s vans, all, of course, mid-engine. This 1963 Econoline is as good…