Wally Parks

Friday, September 28, 2007
Wally Parks

Wally Parks died today. What can I say? What can anyone say? Wally was one of the most important people in my professional life. From the very early… continue reading »

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Hawaiian Survivor…

Friday, September 28, 2007
Hawaiian Survivor…

“Tetanus Shot” stumbled upon an incredible car with a pretty important pedigree… I could have sworn that I had the issue of Hot Rod Magazine featuring the little… continue reading »

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Vintage America

Thursday, September 27, 2007
Vintage America

An absolutely amazing collection of vintage images taken in different cities from around the country. I know this isn’t all together on-topic, but it’s interesting to see old… continue reading »

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Puke Catcher…

Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Puke Catcher…

A recent post on the H.A.M.B. got me thinking… Radiator overflow cans are one of those details on a car that you can have some fun with. Some… continue reading »

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The Mabee Special: Part 2

Monday, September 24, 2007
The Mabee Special: Part 2

It didn’t take long after writing part 1 before I was contacted by the current owners and restorers of the Mabee Special. While I got the history of… continue reading »

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2007 Hot Rod Revolution

Sunday, September 23, 2007
2007 Hot Rod Revolution

Diehard hot rodders… That’s what this year’s attendees were. See, we woke up on Saturday morning to cold temperatures and severe rain. The Tardel/Cochran crew nervously setup at… continue reading »

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Ranche De Tardel: Day 5

Saturday, September 22, 2007
Ranche De Tardel: Day 5

We spent the day getting ready for the open house and the Hot Rod Revolution. As such, I’ve got nothing for you in the way of lessons learned… continue reading »

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Ranche De Tardel: Day 4

Thursday, September 20, 2007
Ranche De Tardel: Day 4

I spent the morning doing some work on the computer and didn’t get to the shop until around 9:30. That one hour head start was all Keith needed… continue reading »

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