Parts With Appeal

Monday, February 28, 2011
Parts With Appeal

The first year of Hot Rod Magazine was humble. They pretty much published the magazine by the book – taking few risks that would alienate the publication from… continue reading »

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The Gary Howard Fire… Spare a dime?

Thursday, February 24, 2011
The Gary Howard Fire… Spare a dime?

I’ve written about Gary Howard quite a bit in the past. I’ve followed him as a customizer since I was a kid and now call him a good… continue reading »

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The Reprinting of Felsen’s “Hot Rod”

Thursday, February 24, 2011
The Reprinting of Felsen’s “Hot Rod”

About a year ago, a buddy of mine sent me all of the Henry Gregor Felsen books. They were old editions and had been flipped through countless times…. continue reading »

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Stopping at the Shoe Tree…

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Stopping at the Shoe Tree…

I just read that the old Shoe Tree on Highway 50 in Nevada got cut down by some dirtbags around Christmas time. What does a weird old cottonwood… continue reading »

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Killed Myself When I Was Young

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Killed Myself When I Was Young

It’s very rare to find any film footage pre-1960 with actual sound attached as the technology wasn’t easily obtainable in the day. As such, much of the vintage… continue reading »

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Rest in Peace Tommy Sparks

Monday, February 21, 2011
Rest in Peace Tommy Sparks

Bruce Meyer sent me an e-mail last week about the passing of hot rod pioneer Tommy Sparks. If you’ve even seen the Tony Nancy Roadster, or Sparks &… continue reading »

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Italian Body, American Bones.

Friday, February 18, 2011
Italian Body, American Bones.

The Fina Sport was a limited run, totally custom coupe and convertible made by Perry Fina of New York from 1953 to 1955. The idea was simple: Start… continue reading »

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National Championship Drag Racing

Thursday, February 17, 2011
National Championship Drag Racing

Another day, another video from Terry Cook… This one came to me silent and features racing action from the 1955 Great Bend, 1956 Kansas City, and 1957 Oklahoma… continue reading »

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