Frank OlesNov 21, 20192 min read240SX Fall Update 2019Once the suspension was sorted, the 240 proved to be a very satisfying drive this summer. The car tracks straight, bump steer is gone,...
Frank OlesNov 19, 20193 min readAdam's 1965 Mustang FastbackDriving this 1965 Fastback changed my whole perspective on classic cars. With enough attention to detail they can look great AND perform....
Frank OlesNov 19, 20197 min readThe Search for ShelbyIf 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 OlesNov 18, 20193 min readOffice 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 OlesNov 18, 20192 min readOffice 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 OlesNov 18, 20193 min readOffice 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 OlesNov 18, 20193 min readOffice 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 OlesAug 25, 20193 min readGeneva Concours 2019On 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 OlesAug 12, 20194 min read240 SX Summer Update 2019With summer looming and my list of 240 projects growing, I decided to prioritize toward making the car drivable and presentable for the...
Frank OlesJul 27, 20193 min readUnion Pacific Big Boy #4014The 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 OlesJul 5, 20193 min read1972 Citroen SM - IntroductionWhen it comes to driving and maintaining classic cars, especially exotic and complicated ones like the Citroen SM, there are economies of...
Frank OlesJun 15, 20193 min readKennedy Space Center 2019The 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 OlesMay 25, 20193 min readFinal Bout 2019Drifting 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 OlesApr 12, 20193 min read240SX Spring Update 2019My 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 OlesFeb 26, 20193 min read240SX Winter Update 2019Did I mention wheel fitment is tricky? As the wheel goes through its arc of suspension travel, where the wheel "sits" in the fender...
Frank OlesOct 7, 20183 min readTuner Evolution Schaumburg 2018For 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 OlesOct 5, 20185 min read240SX Fall Update 2018The 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 OlesSep 30, 20183 min readTouge Factory Meet 2018When I heard about this meet, I was excited because even after owning my S13 hatch for a year now, an opportunity had not yet presented...
Frank OlesSep 9, 20183 min readBritish Car Show 2018Our friends Jeff and Peggy invited us to join them at the British Car Festival at Harper College. They own an original Mini. The show was...
Frank OlesAug 26, 20182 min readGeneva Concours 20185 years we have been coming to this show. This has to be the premier car show in the Midwest. Where else are you going to see half a...
