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06-24-2009, 11:54 AM
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The Shifters - Part 2
 Part 1 of the Shifters article was an exploration of the club from my own point of view and a look into how they effected my growth into the traditional hot rod world. Even though the club is based over 1500 miles away in Southern California, there i... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here. Last edited by Ryan; 06-24-2009 at 02:19 PM. |
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06-24-2009, 12:09 PM
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Old School HAMBer
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
Some good comments and thoughts from those guys. Thanks Ryan.
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06-24-2009, 12:14 PM
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
This article really covers the whole scene well. From the startup, thru the whole ratrod thing, to member's cars. Well done! Gives one a feel for being involved, even though miles away.
Thanks Ryan and the Shifters! |
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06-24-2009, 12:18 PM
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
Ryan, Damn fine article, Thanks for that!
Nick.
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06-24-2009, 12:24 PM
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
Definitely some cool point made there. I can appreciate a look into clubs and see what they are about. I think like minds is definitely the undercurrent in all good clubs.
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06-24-2009, 12:26 PM
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
Very cool read, thanks Ryan!
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06-24-2009, 12:39 PM
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
Some of the best insights -- by both the author and his respondents -- into what "traditionally-influenced" hot rodding is REALLY all about, IMHO. Good read and a great perspective. Well done.
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06-24-2009, 12:33 PM
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
Great article guys , I'd like to call the Shifters friends , Jeez I've known most of them since the early days & seen them grow as people & Hot Rodders. What a great bunch of guys , they were the only group of Hot Rodders that knew how to have fun like we did in England , no lawn chairs & car dusters !!, I came from England in '88 as an old Hot Rodder , got here as a Young Hot Rodder & met the Shifters who were younger than me & got IT Big Time , Long may you continue on your Quest for Traditional Hot Rods & Hot Rod life style .
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06-24-2009, 12:36 PM
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
Interesting read(s) thanks!
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06-24-2009, 12:37 PM
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
Bitchin'!! Thanx for the great interview!!
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06-24-2009, 12:39 PM
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
Great articles - Thanks!
It'd be awesome to see you guys (Shifters) bring a few cars to the HAMB Drags sometime. You won't be let down! Malcolm
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06-24-2009, 12:44 PM
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
Great reading for sure - thanks. They've built so many cool cars over so many years...
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06-24-2009, 12:45 PM
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
very good read ....and I couldn't agree more on the term "Rat Rod" on how it has evolved.....for the worse!!
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06-24-2009, 12:47 PM
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
Good read Ryan. Thanks. I talked to Axle for a minute at the Sacramento Autorama this year and he seemed like a really nice down to earth guy that loves his music, hot rods and custom cars. Don't get much better than that.
Oh yeah he also puts on a kickass show!
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06-24-2009, 12:56 PM
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
Great read...love the info and insight
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06-24-2009, 01:04 PM
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
I roomed with Vic one year at VLV, he told me his entire life story in two days, it was great, then he ate a whole roast boar and cherry pie at the smorgasbord.
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06-24-2009, 01:06 PM
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
Good read. That '40 just rules. I also really like the yellow deuce and I don't like yellow cars usually...
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06-24-2009, 01:12 PM
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
that was great....nice job
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06-24-2009, 01:14 PM
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
Thanks for the article Ryan , you hear stuff and rumors etc. it's good to hear it from the source.....kind of makes things line up...
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06-24-2009, 01:23 PM
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Re: The Shifters - Part 2
Awesome! How time flys.....Thanks to the Shifters for their presence in SoCal and Ryan on a great read!
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