Teenage Thunder!

Thursday, June 30, 2011
Teenage Thunder!

I’ve been on an old movie kick lately. Two nights ago, I obsessed on Paul Newman films and stayed up until 3:30 AM watching movies like The Hustler… continue reading »

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H.A.M.B. Drags Thrash

Wednesday, June 29, 2011
H.A.M.B. Drags Thrash

This time of the year is pretty damned crazy for me as I always feel like I’m burning it from both ends. I do, however, realize I’m not… continue reading »

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The Teverbaugh & Kirkland Bonneville Special

Tuesday, June 28, 2011
The Teverbaugh & Kirkland Bonneville Special

This wild ‘D” Modified was built by John Teverbaugh and Robert Kirkland to run at Bonneville for the 1957 – 1959 seasons, and was known as an innovative… continue reading »

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Saga Of Rumpville

Monday, June 27, 2011
Saga Of Rumpville

I’m battling a cold and a small case of writer’s block. To lift my spirits, I picked up a copy of Car Toons and found one of my… continue reading »

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Switchblade Drag Race

Friday, June 24, 2011
Switchblade Drag Race

This is pretty funny… So, Mr. Weesner is doing the art for this year’s H.A.M.B. Drags. He is also in the middle of a big move. As he… continue reading »

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John Dietrich 51 Chevy (Valley Customs)

Thursday, June 23, 2011
John Dietrich 51 Chevy (Valley Customs)

John Dietrich was a true custom car nut. He was one of those guys that bought an almost-new car like his 1951 Chevrolet 2 door hardtop, and took… continue reading »

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The Austin, Texas Trio

Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The Austin, Texas Trio

The 1990’s brought on a renaissance period of sorts in the hippy town of Austin, TX. Guys like Steve Wertheimer reintroduced the town to traditional hot rods and… continue reading »

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The Wally Welch Mercury (Ayala Bros. version)

Tuesday, June 21, 2011
The Wally Welch Mercury (Ayala Bros. version)

There are so many iconic 49-51 Mercs built in the early 50s, but Wally’s car has always stood out to me as one of the best. Maybe it… continue reading »

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