When your car is “all done”…

Friday, August 23, 2013
When your car is “all done”…

What do you do when you’ve completely finished your car? Maybe you even bought it that way- Your ride is totally dialed with good paint and chrome, rebuilt… continue reading »

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Doane Spencer Thunderbird(s) on the block

Thursday, August 15, 2013
Doane Spencer Thunderbird(s) on the block

Ryan has mentioned this car before. Spencer’s T-Bird has never received the icon status of of his ’32 Roadster, but it is nonetheless a historically important car. Interestingly enough,… continue reading »

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The Underappreciated: 1952-54 Lincoln

Tuesday, July 2, 2013
The Underappreciated: 1952-54 Lincoln

The recent update to a post on custom Lincolns got me thinking about how many great models they made in the period from just before the war until… continue reading »

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Desert Beauty

Friday, June 28, 2013
Desert Beauty

The September 1955 cover of Rod & Custom simply drips with Atomic-Age appeal. A tastefully customized Shoebox basking in front of a cantilevered carport created a scene that… continue reading »

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A Jalopy Journal Interview with Chip. Final Thoughts…

Thursday, June 27, 2013
A Jalopy Journal Interview with Chip. Final Thoughts…

I wanted to thank you all for your great comments and interest in the ongoing Chip Foose Interview. I fully acknowledge that most of his creations are not dyed-in-the-wool… continue reading »

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A Jalopy Journal Interview Exclusive…

Thursday, June 20, 2013
A Jalopy Journal Interview Exclusive…

After all the replies to my “3 Things” post about Chip Foose, I thought it was worthy to sit down with the man and ask him some point… continue reading »

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1959/60… The Bus Stops Here…

Friday, June 14, 2013
1959/60… The Bus Stops Here…

Alright… Fine… 1959/60. I could go back in my archives and find a decent example of a ’59/60 Chevrolet custom that was built back in the day, but… continue reading »

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How about a ’58?

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
How about a ’58?

Last week, Jay and I dueled over tri-five Chevrolet features. It would be a nice clean break to stop now and move on to another subject… And I’d… continue reading »

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