Post-War ‘Hot Rods’ at Indy

Friday, May 31, 2013
Post-War ‘Hot Rods’ at Indy

Thank you for indulging me with another look at Indy cars and drivers of influence. This time we’ll look at my favorite open wheel racers from after the… continue reading »

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Steel Bodied Standout

Thursday, May 30, 2013
Steel Bodied Standout

The Hyder’s Garage 1934 Ford fuel coupe looks like it will pummel you. Although some may argue about what verb best characterizes the aggressive antics of this hard-charging… continue reading »

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Pre-War ‘Hot Rods’ at Indy…

Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Pre-War ‘Hot Rods’ at Indy…

There’s been quite a bit of a relationship between the Indianapolis 500 and the early days of hot rodding. Many of the drivers started out on the dry… continue reading »

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Tech Week – WINNER!

Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Tech Week – WINNER!

In 1946, the manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, Leo Durocher, was asked by a reporter why he couldn’t be as accommodating to the press and the fans as… continue reading »

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1932 Indianapolis 500

Friday, May 24, 2013
1932 Indianapolis 500

I’m on the road today headed back to Austin, but found a lost jewel of sorts – a 1932 Indy 500 Newsreel. And it’s May, right? I couldn’t… continue reading »

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Short Story of the Shoebox Vicky…

Thursday, May 23, 2013
Short Story of the Shoebox Vicky…

I’ve loved watching the amazing progress of Mark’s (Royalshifter)“Victoria Secret”, the ’51 Ford Victoria transformed from rust to glory. Seems like this might be a good time to… continue reading »

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Walt’s Auto Supply

Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Walt’s Auto Supply

Let’s face it: much of the Metro Detroit area is scattered with scars of its tumultuous past. A phantom limb of sorts, the plywood paneled windows of the… continue reading »

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Top Drawer ‘Long Roofs’ of the 50s

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Top Drawer ‘Long Roofs’ of the 50s

Well not station wagons actually. I’m talking about a hot rod Tudor (both Model A & Deuce), Vicky, and Sedan… Sort of the “long roofs” of the early… continue reading »

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