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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


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...

Frank Oles
Jan 7, 20205 min read


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...

Frank Oles
Nov 23, 20194 min read


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,...

Frank Oles
Nov 21, 20192 min read


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


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


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 -...

Frank Oles
Nov 18, 20193 min read


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...

Frank Oles
Nov 18, 20192 min read


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...

Frank Oles
Nov 18, 20193 min read


Office Design Part 1: "The Platform"
What if Greg Brady's room... but at work! If you're a creative person, you probably work in a creative space. We see the world...

Frank Oles
Nov 18, 20193 min read


Geneva Concours 2019
On the surface, invitational car shows might seem kind of snobbish. "Oh, my car's not good enough!" you might think. But over the years...

Frank Oles
Aug 25, 20193 min read


240 SX Summer Update 2019
With summer looming and my list of 240 projects growing, I decided to prioritize toward making the car drivable and presentable for the...

Frank Oles
Aug 12, 20194 min read


Union Pacific Big Boy #4014
The Big Boy is coming to town! The Oles Family has always been huge fans of model railroading and trains. When we heard there was a...

Frank Oles
Jul 27, 20193 min read


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


Kennedy Space Center 2019
The last time we were on a family vacation was back in 2016. So when we had an opportunity to visit Florida again this year, Clayton...

Frank Oles
Jun 15, 20193 min read


Final Bout 2019
Drifting confuses a lot of people. It's not a timed or measured competition, so what is it? Quite simply, it's a feast for the senses....

Frank Oles
May 25, 20193 min read


240SX Spring Update 2019
My plans for the 240 continued to evolve. One thing I wanted to add to my car was a tubular front bumper "bash bar." This is a part that...

Frank Oles
Apr 12, 20193 min read


240SX Winter Update 2019
Did I mention wheel fitment is tricky? As the wheel goes through its arc of suspension travel, where the wheel "sits" in the fender...

Frank Oles
Feb 26, 20193 min read


Tuner Evolution Schaumburg 2018
For the people who thought the Fast & Furious / NOPI tuner scene from the 90s is dead, you could argue that it's more alive than ever...

Frank Oles
Oct 7, 20183 min read


240SX Fall Update 2018
The 240 has been coming along, but there is still a lot of work to accomplish before the car can reach its full potential. My goal with...

Frank Oles
Oct 5, 20185 min read
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