Author Archives: shifty

The Italian Tune-Up

Posted on October 28, 2010 by shifty

There are a lot of rules of thumb, superstitions and rituals in the car guy world (cue Stevie Wonder). A lot of things are done because that is the way they have been done or should be done. I’m sure … Continue reading →

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The Matchbox Europa

Posted on October 11, 2010 by shifty

Like most car guys, I had a huge collection of Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars – a plastic tub full. Some of those little cars are probably still buried in any of a half-dozen sandboxes between New Mexico and North … Continue reading →

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The Rat

Posted on October 7, 2010 by shifty

This story goes all the way back to July, 2003. I found a couple of roadsters parked in a yard full of junk in an industrial area of Seattle. One of the cars had been pushed out in the street … Continue reading →

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The Blue Car

Posted on October 1, 2010 by shifty

Oh, yes, the proverbial flying brick. Most car guys I know have owned at least one at some point in their lives. For an all-around parts chaser there really isn’t anything better. They feature a large enclosed cargo area, simple … Continue reading →

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Welcome to…

Posted on July 20, 2010 by shifty

…shiftco.com! I started this site as an online portfolio for my work as an Art Director in 1998, and soon hidden directories filled up with images and text describing my various automotive restoration projects. Eventually I moved the

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