Custom Ideas: 1949-’52 Chevies

Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Custom Ideas: 1949-’52 Chevies

I think what makes the 1949 to ’52 Chevrolet so special is that they represent a kind of blank canvas at a very reasonable price. These days you… continue reading »

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The Bob Roddick Story: Part 3

Monday, January 21, 2008
The Bob Roddick Story: Part 3

(Editor’s Note: This article is part 3 of a 4 part series. Part 1, 2, 3, & 4.) It’s 1951 and Bob Roddick sits in his driveway with… continue reading »

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The Early Jet Cars

Friday, January 18, 2008
The Early Jet Cars

It all started in the late 1950’s as US Air Force and Navy jet engines hit the surplus market. Guys like Art Arfons, Walt Arfons, and Craig Breedlove… continue reading »

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Violence At 1000 Frames Per Second

Thursday, January 17, 2008
Violence At 1000 Frames Per Second

We talked about the violence of drag racing just a couple of weeks ago. Yesterday, a reader (Thanks Matt!) sent over this video as an exclamation point of… continue reading »

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Speed from 1904 to 1964

Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Speed from 1904 to 1964

Oh the irony… I’m in defensive driving school today. Enjoy the video above and try not smile too wide while you think about my misery.

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I Got A Sweet Tooth

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
I Got A Sweet Tooth

Maybe it’s the incredible color we were witnesses to yesterday, but this morning I found myself thumbing through what I consider to be one of the best custom… continue reading »

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The Bob Roddick Story: Part 2

Monday, January 14, 2008
The Bob Roddick Story: Part 2

(Editor’s Note: This article is part 2 of a 4 part series. Part 1, 2, 3, & 4.) When we last left you in Part 1 of this… continue reading »

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Home Build… Again…

Friday, January 11, 2008
Home Build… Again…

Now this is cool… One year and one day ago, I wrote a post about a guy that found an old hot rod. It was a quaint little… continue reading »

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