Building the Better Custom.

Thursday, October 31, 2013
Building the Better Custom.

I’ve attached an article from the East Coast publication Custom Rodder, dated Feb. 1958 titled “How You Can be a Better Customizer”. It offers some sage advice for… continue reading »

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Vern Tardel Enterprises: The Epic Yard Sale

Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Vern Tardel Enterprises: The Epic Yard Sale

Since the day I met Vern Tardel, almost two decades ago, he has threatened to give up building old Fords and go fishing… For good. Admittedly, I never… continue reading »

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Early Lakesters… The purpose built racer.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Early Lakesters… The purpose built racer.

Check out this great pictorial on 1941 – 1952 era Lakesters, and how they remained at the forefront of speed in those early SCTA days. Streamliners and Belly… continue reading »

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This Is Long Beach

Monday, October 28, 2013
This Is Long Beach

“This Is Long Beach” is another documentary from Brian Darwas. You’ve probably heard about it. If not, you’ve most definitely heard about his other projects – A Sweet… continue reading »

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Hot Tub for the Drags

Friday, October 25, 2013
Hot Tub for the Drags

Tubs, tourings and phaetons have always been a rarity, especially in the realms of competition. Digging through photos from the era, a fine example may surface as a… continue reading »

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Fall: Its a Great Time for a Drive.

Thursday, October 24, 2013
Fall: Its a Great Time for a Drive.

Autumn has officially been with us for a month now, and I firmly believe it’s one of the best seasons of the year for taking the old car… continue reading »

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The Giant Gila Monster

Wednesday, October 23, 2013
The Giant Gila Monster

Most people don’t know this about me, but weapons are my REAL business. You name it and I know it: guns, bombs, gas, fire, blades, missiles, and everything… continue reading »

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Clean and Channeled- The DeFillipi Roadster

Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Clean and Channeled- The DeFillipi Roadster

Before it was the Ricky Nelson Roadster, before it was even Tony La Masa’s metallic green show car, it was built by the rarely-credited Ray DeFillipi. I would… continue reading »

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