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**Ryan** · 06-23-2009, 08:06 AM

I watched the television with full attention - something I rarely do. I sat on the sofa with my elbows on my knees and my hands on my chin to support my head as if my melon was so busy comprehending the action on the TV that it couldn't possibly hol...

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Dreddybear · 06-23-2009, 08:21 AM

Can't wait. That '40 that made it's way here to the roundup was spot on with touches I wouldn't expect. I loved it.

**Ryan** · 06-23-2009, 01:37 PM

Sorry for the problems on today's post guys... I think we have things fixed now.

Kustomkarma · 06-23-2009, 01:47 PM

Looking forward to part two as the whole Hot rod scene has been morphing into all kinds of things over the past decade or so. Things seem so different than were in say the 1990's - at least that's how I see it.

60'shotrod · 06-23-2009, 01:51 PM

I've got a copy of Desperate Generation and as you say Ryan it's a good film and as you also say its' 10 years old, but it could be filmed right now.I look forward to part Two!

Nick.

bonesy · 06-23-2009, 01:54 PM

Evolution is traditional – in builders, cars and apparently in clubs as well.

KooDaddy · 06-23-2009, 02:14 PM

What channel and where can we buy the first or second DVD???

ct · 06-23-2009, 02:16 PM

Nice article. Looking forward to tomorrow.

**oddrodgarage** · 06-23-2009, 02:23 PM

Haven't watched the DVD in a long time...think I will pop it in at the shop and take a break...

**JeffreyJames** · 06-23-2009, 02:24 PM

Hey Oddrod can I borrow that? I have it back asap!

Evel · 06-23-2009, 02:25 PM

DESPERATE GENERTION will be is stock shortly

i'm in the process of getting them remade as we speak...I'll post on here when we have them... or check www.madfabricators.com for updates..
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Awesome feature Ryan!!!

I have known Axle and the shifters for a while and they were always a big influence to
me as a hot rodder... I remember seeing them at shows and being in awe of the cars that they would bust out,, still am today...

deuces94 · 06-23-2009, 02:27 PM

Very good story. Excited for tomorrows installment. Makes a fella stop to reflect on the evolution of hot rodding. Going back to 1955 and sitting in the stands at the jalopy races with my Dad. From there, watching my cousins and my brother in the early '60's with their coupes, shoeboxes, customs and hot rods. The mid 60's and the birth of the muscle cars, and the lull in the late 70's and 80's while I raised kids on to the era written about in Ryan's story. Hot rodding is a culture. We have our own music, attitude and desires. We can trace our heritage back to the very early 1900,s through two world wars, Viet Nam and up to today. Though many aspects of the culture don't appeal to all of us, we're all still involved with common desires. And I can't help but think we've got a lot of years ahead of us. God bless. -Mike

**oddrodgarage** · 06-23-2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffreyJames

Hey Oddrod can I borrow that? I have it back asap!

As long as Dreams of Legends doesn't come back all sticky...be kind rewind...oh wait it's a DVD

fuel10922 · 06-23-2009, 02:37 PM

Excellent story! I have watched Desperate Generation many, many times. Things have changed in 10+ years, but I'm glad its still going strong.

1950ChevySuburban · 06-23-2009, 02:37 PM

Thats such a great story, even Ryan used the "R" word!

HA!

I gotta get a copy of that when Piero has em ready

Ian Berky · 06-23-2009, 02:40 PM

Awesome Ryan!! Great writing, can't wait for part 2!!

Ian

Kerry67 · 06-23-2009, 03:05 PM

[QUOTE=Evel;4050043]DESPERATE GENERTION will be is stock shortly

i'm in the process of getting them remade as we speak...I'll post on here when we have them... or check www.madfabricators.com for updates..
QUOTE]

PLEASE let me know when they are available.

SanDiegoJoe · 06-23-2009, 03:15 PM

Great movie... I wanna learn to dance like Axle.

**scootermcrad** · 06-23-2009, 03:24 PM

Damn... Ryan, I'll tell you someone else who has really done some good for themselves... Pat yourself on the back!

As someone who is trying to do more writing and picture taking of personal interests to express my enthusiasm for my hobbies and passions, I have to say that was a great read! Your writing has REALLY come a long way! (not saying it was bad to begin with)

Looking forward to part 2 and more of your features. Keep writing. I'll keep reading! Great job!

Now if I could just learn how to spell without using spell check...

Evel · 06-23-2009, 03:31 PM

06-23-2009, 08:06 AM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,623	The Shifters - Part 1 I watched the television with full attention - something I rarely do. I sat on the sofa with my elbows on my knees and my hands on my chin to support my head as if my melon was so busy comprehending the action on the TV that it couldn't possibly hol... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here. Last edited by Ryan; 06-23-2009 at 01:35 PM.

06-23-2009, 08:21 AM	#2
Dreddybear Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: AUSTIN TEXAS Posts: 5,169	Re: The Shifters - Part 1 Can't wait. That '40 that made it's way here to the roundup was spot on with touches I wouldn't expect. I loved it. __________________ HOLLEY 94 INFO MY COUPE BUILD

06-23-2009, 01:37 PM	#3
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,623	Re: The Shifters - Part 1 Sorry for the problems on today's post guys... I think we have things fixed now. __________________ Ryan Cochran "Skating the same line since 1976..." .................................................. .... www.jalopyjournal.com - www.garagejournal.com - www.gearjournal.com - www.fordbarn.com - www.DOGFIGHTmag.com

06-23-2009, 01:47 PM	#4
Kustomkarma Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 898	Re: The Shifters - Part 1 Looking forward to part two as the whole Hot rod scene has been morphing into all kinds of things over the past decade or so. Things seem so different than were in say the 1990's - at least that's how I see it. __________________ If it ain't cars, women or Rock N' Roll, then I'm probably not thinking about it. Oh yeah and bikes too.

06-23-2009, 01:51 PM	#5
60'shotrod Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Wales Posts: 2,910	Re: The Shifters - Part 1 I've got a copy of Desperate Generation and as you say Ryan it's a good film and as you also say its' 10 years old, but it could be filmed right now.I look forward to part Two! Nick. __________________ The closer you are to Caesar, the greater the fear. http://www.vhra.co.uk/VHRA/Home.html

06-23-2009, 01:54 PM	#6
bonesy Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Posts: 2,716	Re: The Shifters - Part 1 Evolution is traditional – in builders, cars and apparently in clubs as well.

06-23-2009, 02:14 PM	#7
KooDaddy Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wis. Posts: 730	Re: The Shifters - Part 1 What channel and where can we buy the first or second DVD???

06-23-2009, 02:16 PM	#8
ct Grenade Inspector Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: minnesota Posts: 128	Re: The Shifters - Part 1 Nice article. Looking forward to tomorrow.

06-23-2009, 02:23 PM	#9
oddrodgarage Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mooresville, North Carolina Posts: 5,518	Re: The Shifters - Part 1 Haven't watched the DVD in a long time...think I will pop it in at the shop and take a break... __________________ Custom screenprinted tees: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=614584 www.facebook.com/rodtees

06-23-2009, 02:24 PM	#10
JeffreyJames Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SUGAR CITY Posts: 15,925	Re: The Shifters - Part 1 Hey Oddrod can I borrow that? I have it back asap! __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS WWW.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.COM CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM IMAGES

06-23-2009, 02:25 PM	#11
Evel Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sucksville California Posts: 8,901	Re: The Shifters - Part 1 DESPERATE GENERTION will be is stock shortly i'm in the process of getting them remade as we speak...I'll post on here when we have them... or check www.madfabricators.com for updates.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Awesome feature Ryan!!! I have known Axle and the shifters for a while and they were always a big influence to me as a hot rodder... I remember seeing them at shows and being in awe of the cars that they would bust out,, still am today... __________________ www.madfabricators.com www.barriskustomcity.com

06-23-2009, 02:27 PM	#12
deuces94 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 171	Re: The Shifters - Part 1 Very good story. Excited for tomorrows installment. Makes a fella stop to reflect on the evolution of hot rodding. Going back to 1955 and sitting in the stands at the jalopy races with my Dad. From there, watching my cousins and my brother in the early '60's with their coupes, shoeboxes, customs and hot rods. The mid 60's and the birth of the muscle cars, and the lull in the late 70's and 80's while I raised kids on to the era written about in Ryan's story. Hot rodding is a culture. We have our own music, attitude and desires. We can trace our heritage back to the very early 1900,s through two world wars, Viet Nam and up to today. Though many aspects of the culture don't appeal to all of us, we're all still involved with common desires. And I can't help but think we've got a lot of years ahead of us. God bless. -Mike

06-23-2009, 02:37 PM	#14
fuel10922 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Georgetown, Kentucky Posts: 1,301	Re: The Shifters - Part 1 Excellent story! I have watched Desperate Generation many, many times. Things have changed in 10+ years, but I'm glad its still going strong. __________________ Rod Kings C.C. Brotherhood of Street Racers (Hot Rod Division)

06-23-2009, 02:37 PM	#15
1950ChevySuburban Member Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 6,239	Re: The Shifters - Part 1 Thats such a great story, even Ryan used the "R" word! HA! I gotta get a copy of that when Piero has em ready __________________ *My '29 Sedan build thread can be viewed here:* /showthread.php?t=635145

06-23-2009, 02:40 PM	#16
Ian Berky Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Burbank, California Posts: 3,665	Re: The Shifters - Part 1 Awesome Ryan!! Great writing, can't wait for part 2!! Ian

06-23-2009, 03:05 PM	#17
Kerry67 Old School HAMBer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 2,542	Re: The Shifters - Part 1 [QUOTE=Evel;4050043]DESPERATE GENERTION will be is stock shortly i'm in the process of getting them remade as we speak...I'll post on here when we have them... or check www.madfabricators.com for updates.. QUOTE] PLEASE let me know when they are available. __________________ The BOMB SQUAD cc

06-23-2009, 03:15 PM	#18
SanDiegoJoe Old School HAMBer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,529	Re: The Shifters - Part 1 Great movie... I wanna learn to dance like Axle. __________________ SanDiegoJoe

06-23-2009, 03:24 PM	#19
scootermcrad Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charlotte/Concord, NC Posts: 12,915	Re: The Shifters - Part 1 Damn... Ryan, I'll tell you someone else who has really done some good for themselves... Pat yourself on the back! As someone who is trying to do more writing and picture taking of personal interests to express my enthusiasm for my hobbies and passions, I have to say that was a great read! Your writing has REALLY come a long way! (not saying it was bad to begin with) Looking forward to part 2 and more of your features. Keep writing. I'll keep reading! Great job! Now if I could just learn how to spell without using spell check... __________________ Like early Hemis? Click the banner below... My blog: scootermcrad.blogspot.com

06-23-2009, 03:31 PM	#20
Evel Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sucksville California Posts: 8,901	Re: The Shifters - Part 1 __________________ www.madfabricators.com www.barriskustomcity.com

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