March 19th, 2006
Stage two of Scuderia Jeep preparation.
I improved air flow by cutting large holes in stock airbox. This will soon be replaced with a custom K&N-Style Fuel Injection Performance Kit.
Some would say to leave a heat barrier between the intake and the engine. I say “More Airflow!”
I’m reducing weight by removing any excess material I can find.
Inside of driver’s side door before reinforcement.
The Jeep’s rear door without the rear window washer motor. Taking it out proved a significant weight reduction. Ultimately the door will be removed.
I bolted a steel bracket to the floor to reinforce the fire extinguisher mount.
The new grill and taped headlights.
Sparkle Colored Race Logo.
Look, no tail pipe!
The old muffler and tail pipe.
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Sounds much better. Almost like a homemade Tubi Style.
Stay tuned… The Scuderia plans to win this Mutha!!
Tags: Carrera del Señor, Custom, Desert Racing Vehicles, Exhaust, Fire extinguisher, Kustom, No muffler, Tubi Style
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March 3rd, 2006
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Got rid of the rest of the plastic and the headliner today. Added a can of STP “Jet Fuel” Fuel System Cleaner and filled up with a tank of Shell high test.
Tags: Carrera del Señor, High Octane, High Test, Jet Fuel, Race Fuel, Shell, STP, Test Drive
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February 26th, 2006
Day two: Removal of carpet and rear seats. Oil/Filter change. Kustom paint job. Tony and I picked up the remaining two desert racers today. While we were at it we went for a little off-road spin.
Tags: Carrera del Señor, Castrol GTX, Custom, Desert Racing Vehicles, Kustom
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February 25th, 2006
Team Sarita has obtained these top secret photos of Senor modifying a desert racer.
Tags: Carrera del Señor, Custom, Kustom, Sabotage, Top Secret
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February 14th, 2006
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Spotted near Wimberley, Texas.
Tags: Location Scout, Offroad driving, Team 2.19, Test Drive, Wimberley
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January 25th, 2006
It may be a Fiat, but it rocks.
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January 20th, 2006
body in bad shape, but motor is super, Holly’s headers, all that stuff.
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January 19th, 2006
This smoking Ferrari red mini pick-up is a guaranteed head turner.
I bought this truck a month ago because I needed a vehicle to help with my move while I was in between cars but now I am now in need of a newer model with less miledge as I travel a lot. She is a good truck and has been kept in excellent shape by previous owners. Has about 206k miles on it. I wish I could keep her but as I said, I travel every week throughout Texas and Ok. The only negative deal is that when it starts first thing in the morning or after not have been driven for a while, it lets out a white cloud of smoke, but that does NOT effect any other engine functions. As well as moving my furnituer and city travel, I have also taken her San Antonio and she behaved. Cash. Can be easily modified into a M1 tank, cargo plane, or pirate ship. This baby won’t last long, don’t miss this smokin red-hot oppurtunity. Serious inquirys only. in process of photo shot, will send on request.
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January 18th, 2006
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Leave it to the French to make a great driving film. Thanks to VODcars.com for the video.
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January 17th, 2006
Photographers took images of what is suspected to be a Scuderia Carrera desert racer prototype testing smoke screen equipment.
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January 16th, 2006
Driver 2.19 caught loading race support truck at an undisclosed testing location. Leroy Washington was also spotted at the scene sniffing the lift gate.
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January 14th, 2006
1972 Chrysler Newport 4 door hardtop. Car runs and drives good. AC blows cold but not hard.Body solid and straight. Good glass. Gas tank or hose above gas tank has leak. Tags and inspection out. Has been driven with auxilary gas tank. Very dependable classic. Needs new vinyl top. $700.00
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January 14th, 2006
Five liter, nitrous breathing roller motor, is harvested from destroyed street racing cadaver, reborn as Scuderia desert racer powerhouse.
Smitty’s Gulf Coast Garage
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January 13th, 2006
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January 13th, 2006
1980 Chevrolet 3/4 ton dually. Was used as a welders truck. Has been sitting for a couple of years. Good 350 engine, AT, very good bed. Runs and drives good. Choke doesn’t work but runs good when warmed up. No AC. Dual gas tanks but has old gas. $850.00 OBO
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January 13th, 2006
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You will probably need to download the latest version of the free Quicktime Player to view.
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Let the games begin.
February 25th, 2006Yesterday, Driver 2.19 took possession of three desert racers. Two 1996 2WD Jeep Cherokees and a 1997 4WD Chevy Blazer. More to come.
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