Hootis Garage

03/11/2026

Im the nerd that actually enjoys wiring. Cleaning up the firewall on the 1960 Trail-A-Sled. I prefer waxed lacing cord over any zip-tie especially in today’s market (cheap ties that break) and in this case it’s period correct because the modern zip tie wasn’t invented until about 1961.

02/24/2026

Been working on this neat 63’ Triumph TR4 with a 67 283 Small Block Chevy. First start in probably 30+ years

01/26/2026

Took in some warmer temps and a few stops along Route 66 last week.

12/11/2025

Elliot’s Outlaws first Scooter mod. Converted to 36V added some cool go fast parts and paint. I helped with some soldering but he did most of the work himself.

12/10/2025

Great news from our favorite local track.

There’s a bigger vision taking shape at BIR… and today’s update unveils the first pieces of it. 👀 🏁

We’ve been laying the groundwork for long-term growth across every part of the track — and now we’re starting to share what that future looks like.

Expanded leadership. A refreshed identity. And a direction built for where motorsports is headed.

Take a peek at what’s next → https://www.birmn.com/post/brainerd-international-raceway-enters-a-new-era-with-strategic-staffing-and-modernized-brand-identit

12/09/2025

Freshened up this Vintage (1949-1953) Stromberg Aerotype carburetor this week.

12/05/2025

New vintage tunes player for the shop.. it plays both kinds of music. Country & western.

11/08/2025

If it’s weird and rare I’ll find it. The Vixen 21!

From the Wiki:

Often noted as the "Driver's RV", it has an exceptionally low center of gravity and wide stance for an RV. It had a top speed of 100 MPH, and claimed an average of 30 MPG using a BMW M21 turbo-diesel engine.

From 1986- 1989 they only made 587 of these beauties.

Who wouldn’t drive a turbo diesel RV with a 5 spd!

Got this one ready for winter and fixed some electrical gremlins.

10/25/2025

We are your local experts for all things air sled!
… if you are one of the three or four people that still have one give us a call! 🤣…seriously though this is an ultra rare four seat model built right down the road in Crosby.
A different kind of

10/24/2025

PMB Performance did a fantastic job on the 914 caliper restoration!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BeiEUaPGP/?mibextid=wwXIfr

10/05/2025

Fresh overhaul on this little lower unit. Water contaminated the oil. Bearing froze and ate the gear. Fall is here. Check your lower unit. :)