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more about #worldwarii more comments → Elhigh: Imhoff's got stones. He built a supercar and then puts his own butt on the line when he climbs in and fires it up. But let's be very real - if Ken s... more » coupeZ600: My Dad was 17 when the U.S. entered WW II after Pearl Harbor, and while he signed up wanting to go fight, because he already knew how to fly he was ma... more » evoCS-Hench-Minion to the stars: This fellow is my new hero. If the he didn't like such an agreeable chap, I bet he'd think Bob Lutz is a pussy. You hear that Bob?! Your next A4 Sky... more » Flathead Smith: I just realized my life has been a waste thus far. more » YankBoffin: Amazing stuff. This actually gives me optimism about growing old. This...and Bob Lutz. more » danio3834: Lemme guess, hes the father of the basement Lambo guy. more » FTGDWolverineEdition'09: Mad respect yo. more » beercheck: I dunno. This may just trump Imhoff. more » Rust-MyEnemy: Awesome build. Was he able to use Bondo or did he have to use P38, you know, for authenticity? more » pauljones: At two-thirds scale, that must have been an uncomfortable trip for his wife. The Chino Hills air museum has a P-38 that was converted to a two-seater ... more » bmoreDLJ: He can speak French...in Russian. He once had an awkward moment...just to see what it was like. He sweats cologne. He travels with his wife in a tw... more » Plecostomus [Tyrrell]: Murilee, my sexy vixen-- did you ever manage to pull off that remote-turbocharger setup? By the tone you use now to describe remote turbocharging (nam... more » DrElectro: Yet another kick-ass powerplant from Chrysler. And the government doesn't want to bail them out. Such a waste. more » Novaload: "Has that thing got a hemi in it?!" "You're about to find out!" *sounds of strafing* more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: Now that would be a lovely thing to see in a Valiant. more » -
#planelopnik
81-Year-Old Builds Replica World War II Fighter, Flies Cross-Country
Jim O'Hara, a retired college professor, learned to fly 21 years ago. Six years later, he began construction of a two-thirds-scale P-38. He's now 81 years old and he and his wife made its maiden cross-country trip three weeks ago. More » -
#asskickingengineoftheday
Ass-Kickin' Engine Of The Day: Chrysler IV-2220 V16
Our last AKEOTD was a Chrysler-built tank powerplant, and you'd think it would be impossible to surpass a five-bank, 30-cylinder monster… but the IV-2220 airplane engine does just that. It's the very first Chrysler Hemi!
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#engineoftheday
Ass-Kickin' Engine Of The Day: Chrysler A57 Multi-Bank
Is there any piston engine that could possibly inspire as much awe as the ICBM-haulin' GMC Twin Six? What if we said we'd found a 5-bank, 30-cylinder Chrysler for you? Yes, five banks! More »
