The 116 MPH ’58 Chevrolet

Monday, February 3, 2014
The 116 MPH ’58 Chevrolet

Here’s one I bet most of you haven’t seen… It’s Dale Lochmiller’s ’58 Chevrolet. Dale started on the car as soon as he snagged it off the showroom… continue reading »

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The Order of the Low Buck Custom…

Tuesday, January 21, 2014
The Order of the Low Buck Custom…

We’ve all done it before: Got too excited on some sweet deal car project and ended up biting off more than we could chew. There is nothing more… continue reading »

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Finding the Alexander Brothers’ Alexandria

Friday, January 17, 2014
Finding the Alexander Brothers’ Alexandria

Things are lost. Things are found. Even though everything from pets to teenagers can be tracked via satellite, pesky keys and change continue to slide between seats without… continue reading »

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The Lee Pratt Thrash

Thursday, January 16, 2014
The Lee Pratt Thrash

In the mid 1960’s my neighbor and good pal, Lee Pratt, built a 1955 Nomad that toured the midwest show circuit and eventually ended up in Rod &… continue reading »

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Du Bont Motors

Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Du Bont Motors

I don’t know who was behind Du Bont motors. In fact, about all I know about the used car dealer is what you see here – random images… continue reading »

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Style of the Steering Knob

Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Style of the Steering Knob

Necker, Brodie, Squirrel or Suicide knob… Its all the same. The little bakelite/glass/metal/plastic handle that attaches to the steering wheel. I’ve had one on several pre and post-war… continue reading »

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Rodding Resolution 2014

Friday, January 3, 2014
Rodding Resolution 2014

The New Year cleans the slate, turns the page and opens up a world of possibility. Because when you really think about it, it’s a chance to start… continue reading »

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A Long and Low ’41…

Thursday, December 12, 2013
A Long and Low ’41…

Well, some of you were not a fan of ‘Short and Sweet’, so I’m giving you a tasteful custom from an article titled “Long ‘n Low” to counter… continue reading »

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