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1990 Nissan GTR Bee R 324R 7610

Welcoming a new car into the Oles Family Garage is always a special occasion. This particular car has been on my mind since my friend...

1992 Nissan 240SX Summary

After 6 years of wrenching, waiting for parts, spending lots of money, switching tuners and finally getting results, I am so pleased with...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

1967 Schwinn Stingray Fastback

Everyone has their Rosebud. This bicycle is mine. That one treasured artifact from their childhood that reminds them of better, simpler...

Muscle Car Nationals 2019

The Corvette and Muscle Car Nationals is the premier car show in the country for this category of car, and it is a treat to visit this...

240SX Fall Update 2019

Once the suspension was sorted, the 240 proved to be a very satisfying drive this summer. The car tracks straight, bump steer is gone,...

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....

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....

Office Design Part 4: "The Scotch House"

Another new floor. Another chance to go bigger and better. We decided to up the ante and push our design limits and fabrication skills -...

Office Design Part 3: "The Viceroy Midwest"

Another floor. Another chance to raise the bar of office decor. Our tastes were maturing. It was time to leave the North Woods behind and...

Office Design Part 2: "The Blue Ox Lodge"

While our first office effort was short-lived, it was only the beginning. After a year or so, Michael Porritt and I once again moved...

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