Ihle Restoration Complete

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Ihle Restoration Complete

After the World Microcar Meet 2010 in August, it was time to complete the car by adding the electrics, hardware and some gas! The car is set-up for 10 mph only. Engine still has the governor installed.

The next event I attended was the Wheels In Motion open car show at Konner Chevrolet in W. Caldwell NJ, where Ihle took 1st Place in the Special Interest category. There were 14 participants in this category. This gives you an idea of how many cars Ihle actually competed against. In total there were 19 categories and over 140 cars.

The last event I attended was The 1st Atlantic City HorsePower Rally. No categories for my car but it did receive many votes for the Low Rider category. With all the cool vintage cars including many low riders I am happy to say that most of the participants showed great interest in the car. It was definately the oddball of the lot but it put a smile on everyone's face.

The following pictures were taken there. The Ihle car is currently listed for sale so please inquire. Offers considered. I can also provide shipping for a fee (east coast).

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Welcome to Micronut microcars / minicars!

Here you will read about my miniature car projects. This blog will focus mainly on my first miniature electric powered Roadster.

The Microcar I am building was inspired by an Amusement Park Car called the Supercar. Supercar Company of England built many types of models but this Supercar of the 1930's is one of its earliest gas powered type car that children as well as adults can drive.

Racing on a wooden oval track called the the Brooklands Speedway track (sometimes called a Rally Track), the driver had total control over the car such as steering, acceleration and stopping just like a real car. These cars were designed to race each other although at a moderately safe speed. Much more thrilling than a simple bumper car.

My re-creation will include some modern touches while keeping the overall look of the 30's car. I can possibly modify the body to suit my ideas such as adding fenders and a tail fin like that of the Scootacar. I never know exactly what I will do. Possibly make removable parts so the car can be a 2 in 1 model? Do you have a similar project? Please share.

I hope this site can bring out the kid in all of us!

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Need Mig/Welding? please contact me for your small batch needs or repairs on parts, etc,. Are you into art and have ideas you want to create in metal? Me Too! I can weld it for you or aid in the layout process. Lets talk.

As an artist I can relate with the high's and low's of the creative process as it is very challenging and frustrating at times. When that happens to me, which is very often( we are our worst critc) I try to get inspired by other artist and feed off of their energy.

An idea comes from an inspiration triggered from experiences, people, places, other artist's and their work. That's how art is developed. You take it all in and then make it your own. In the art world , there are no rules!