(08-21-2009) Swap Meet Time!

Had a great time at the swap meet in Springfield, MO. Here are a few pictures that I took until my hands were too full to take pictures, which didn't take too long. Great time! Everyone who enjoys old cars and memorabilia should attend!

BTW, if you see that Model A for $250, back off, it's mine. :)

(08-15-2009) '32 Truck - cab reconstruction

Saturday, Flash and I worked on putting some wood back inside of the cab of the 1932 truck. We got a good start, and while no one will think it's a factory install, it will keep the truck from tearing itself apart when we drive it.

(08-12-2009) Virtua Racing lives, partially...

Last night, Goose and I, resurrected one side of the Virtua Racing machine. We took the best boards from the VR Twin and made one fully working side. We also found that the fan that cools the boards on one side is dead (probably the cause of the death). After a little cleaning and monitor adjustment, the game looks and plays great!

(08-06-2009) Working on Virtua Racing

Last night, Goose and I started working on the Virtua Racing machine. We drilled the locks on the base of the machine and blew out some of the dirt and grime with an air hose and checked the system boards. The first player board smells burnt, but I haven't removed the boards and examined them to see where the problem lies. Maybe next week I'll have some time to look it over.

(08-01-2009) Another project...

Jody and I drove down to Texas (Thanks Jody! How much beer do I owe you?) and picked up a Dual Virtua Racing cabinet on Saturday. It was a looong trip, but it's home and it's working (well, sort'a). Can't wait to get both sides of the cabinet working (only one side works, and the 3D rendering seems to have some issue).

(07-31-2009) '32 body work...

Flash and I started removing the body from the '32 to check the wood and see how bad it is. Most of the wood is still there, but it's very dry-rotted. Flash is going to work on building some new wood reinforcements and put the cab back together.

(07-30-2009) More video of the '32 running...

Flash took the '32 for another run and I just can't get enough of watching this old beast run around the farm, so I thought I would post it for everyone to see.

Special guest stars in this video are Papa J and Uncle Jack. Glad you boys came by to see 'er run!