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Oles Garage: Tools & Talent
I cannot thank my Father and Uncle Jim enough for all the help they have provided on car projects (and all projects!) over the years. I...

Frank Oles
Dec 30, 20211 min read
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Lake Forest Car Show 2021
My sister Theresa told us about a car show that was happening in downtown Lake Forest near her house. Fellow Citroen enthusiast Gary B....

Frank Oles
Oct 8, 20212 min read
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Geneva Concours 2021
After attending the Geneva Concours for over a decade, we finally had the honor of displaying not one but TWO of our Citroens at this...

Frank Oles
Aug 26, 20213 min read
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Traction Avant Update 2021
After a month of driving the Traction Avant around in November and getting to know its quirks and features, we brought it into the shop...

Frank Oles
Aug 9, 20214 min read
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Two More SMs
Citroen SMs are a complicated car with exotic engineering for their time. Pretty much everyone we know that owns an SM currently owns or...

Frank Oles
Jul 28, 20213 min read
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Bye-bye Bump Steer!
When I first purchased my 240SX, the handling was terrible. The car was "slammed" on coil overs. Although the car looked good low, the...

Frank Oles
Jul 8, 20202 min read
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Wheels that slip find new grip.
When I purchased my car, it came equipped with an aftermarket rear differential - the Tomei 2-way LSD. A popular choice for drifting, the...

Frank Oles
Jul 7, 20202 min read
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Wheel Fitment Hell
This is one of the instances where the sins of the previous owner came back to haunt me. I was never happy with the suspension stance and...

Frank Oles
Jul 7, 20206 min read
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The Type X Look, Stage 2
The plan in spring was to give my 240 a fresh, drivable look for summer 2020. Unfortunately, Covid-19 has thrown a wrench into my plans...

Frank Oles
Jul 7, 20205 min read
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The Type X Look, Stage 1
As the above photo illustrates, there are many different paths you can take on the appearance of your S-chassis. The middle white car...

Frank Oles
Jul 7, 20204 min read
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Adam's 1965 Mustang Fastback
Driving this 1965 Fastback changed my whole perspective on classic cars. With enough attention to detail they can look great AND perform....

Frank Oles
Nov 19, 20193 min read
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The Search for Shelby
If you know me, you're probably aware that I have been shopping for a 1965-66 Mustang fastback for a long time. Since 2010 to be exact....

Frank Oles
Nov 19, 20197 min read
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1972 Citroen SM - Introduction
When it comes to driving and maintaining classic cars, especially exotic and complicated ones like the Citroen SM, there are economies of...

Frank Oles
Jul 5, 20193 min read
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1973 Citroen SM Introduction
Citroen SM is one of those iconic cars from my childhood. The car's party piece is a three position hydraulic suspension that allows it...

Frank Oles
Jun 2, 20173 min read
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(Another) One that got away...
I have been chasing this Series 1 1977 Lotus Esprit ever since 2008! I always had an interest in the Lotus Esprit. Who could forget its...

Frank Oles
Sep 4, 20166 min read
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A Canadian Mustang Adventure
Spoiler Alert: This one doesn't have a happy ending. So how did I end up in Canada chasing a Mustang? And if I followed my own sage...

Frank Oles
Aug 5, 20167 min read
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LA Car Spotting 2016
One of the best things about going on production in LA for me is the chance to soak in the car culture of the West Coast. People still...

Frank Oles
Jun 11, 20162 min read
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