The Jalopy Journal

**Ryan** · 07-13-2011, 09:34 AM

One of my closest pals and seemingly constant partner in crime is Kevin Silva. Silva is known around these parts as a meticulous machinist as well as a brilliant mechanic. He and his wife (Jillian) are also the proprietors of a small business special...

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Tman · 07-13-2011, 09:50 AM

One of your best journal entries EVER! Thanks for sharing!

**autobodyed** · 07-13-2011, 09:54 AM

cool story. job well done to all involved.

flamingokid · 07-13-2011, 09:56 AM

Great story and a great resource for club jackets.I'm going to tell all my buddies!

1950ChevySuburban · 07-13-2011, 10:15 AM

That is so cool..................
Excellent story!

beatnikontinental · 07-13-2011, 10:31 AM

Great story - and really nice work Kevin and Jillian - beautiful work.

3rd Gen Hot Rodder · 07-13-2011, 10:36 AM

I think we all can relate to wanting to learn about our past. In my case, the main reason I restored my late grandfather's dragster was to learn more about him. Doreen, it is my hope that you have as much success in your search for additional info / stories about your late father and the Road Rebels as I did in learning about my grandfather. Good Luck!

37cevy4dr · 07-13-2011, 10:43 AM

Great story, brought back some good memories and some sad ones also. We had a club the "Drifters", neighborhood group. We all had big plans, Uncle Sam and Viet Nam put all those plans on ice for most of us. Sad part is most us have all passed on. Those remaining love to get together when we can and laugh about the "good days". Never realized when we chose, rather Jack chose, the name how it fit as we Drifted to all parts of the country.

Old-Soul · 07-13-2011, 10:46 AM

Great story, thanks for sharing!

Killer jacket too!

seatex · 07-13-2011, 11:01 AM

Doreen, that was just an awesome story, I had to read it twice! The jacket is absolutely beautiful, and I'm sure you think of your dad everytime you slip it on.
Great Job, Silva's!

bob-o · 07-13-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Old-Soul

Great story, thanks for sharing!

Killer jacket too!

x2! I'm glad they were able to recreate your Dad's jacket for you

MXrider13 · 07-13-2011, 11:13 AM

Nice Story man, I love anything relating to the old car clubs.

PUMPKINHEAD · 07-13-2011, 11:15 AM

Great story! There's alot of great car club history in New England.

That jacket came out amazing!

chop&drop · 07-13-2011, 11:15 AM

Great story and beautiful jacket! Thanks for sharing both with us.

**JeffreyJames** · 07-13-2011, 11:16 AM

I can attest to the Silva's being great people. I am trying to get the ducks in a row to work on a few things with them but every time I have talked to them on the phone they've been nothing but pleasant. Their work is nothing short of masterful and I can't wait to get my hands on some finished products.\

Awesome story Ryan, keeping tradition alive in more ways then one!

**JeffreyJames** · 07-13-2011, 11:17 AM

I can attest to the Silva's being great people. I am trying to get the ducks in a row to work on a few things with them but every time I have talked to them on the phone they've been nothing but pleasant. Their work is nothing short of masterful and I can't wait to get my hands on some finished products.\

Awesome story Ryan, keeping tradition alive in more ways then one!

fuel10922 · 07-13-2011, 11:26 AM

Great post! Silva did our club jackets, and they turned out great! Good luck on uncovering more of the club's history.

Slick Willy · 07-13-2011, 01:06 PM

When I first read Doreens post to find an old club from MA i figured it would dry up real quick! I wished for a moment that I was older and had some input to give to keep the search alive...I am so happy she was able to find some answers and some real leads to her search!
Its just one more piece to New Englands hot-rodding past that makes me wonder whats still out there!
Thanks for posting, Ryan!

djtwigsta · 07-13-2011, 01:11 PM

Doreen, it is great to see another milestone in this amazing story. Cant wait to see what the future brings

Thelost40 · 07-13-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by djtwigsta

Doreen, it is great to see another milestone in this amazing story. Cant wait to see what the future brings

Aww thanks man.. I'm going to run with it as far as it will take me.. keep the camera ready.

07-13-2011, 09:34 AM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,608	Finding the Road Rebels... One of my closest pals and seemingly constant partner in crime is Kevin Silva. Silva is known around these parts as a meticulous machinist as well as a brilliant mechanic. He and his wife (Jillian) are also the proprietors of a small business special... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

07-13-2011, 09:50 AM	#2
Tman Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beautifull Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 28,173	Re: Finding the Road Rebels... One of your best journal entries EVER! Thanks for sharing! __________________ Open for business, website in developement www.compulsionrodandcustom.com

07-13-2011, 09:54 AM	#3
autobodyed Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: shelton ct Posts: 1,751	Re: Finding the Road Rebels... cool story. job well done to all involved.

07-13-2011, 09:56 AM	#4
flamingokid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Olathe,Kansas Posts: 1,049	Re: Finding the Road Rebels... Great story and a great resource for club jackets.I'm going to tell all my buddies!

07-13-2011, 10:15 AM	#5
1950ChevySuburban Member Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 6,239	Re: Finding the Road Rebels... That is so cool.................. Excellent story! __________________ *My '29 Sedan build thread can be viewed here:* /showthread.php?t=635145

07-13-2011, 10:31 AM	#6
beatnikontinental Grenade Inspector Join Date: May 2001 Location: kontinentalsville - austin, texas Posts: 399	Re: Finding the Road Rebels... Great story - and really nice work Kevin and Jillian - beautiful work. __________________ www.kontinentals.com www.lonestarroundup.com www.dayofthedrags.com

07-13-2011, 10:36 AM	#7
3rd Gen Hot Rodder Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 382	Re: Finding the Road Rebels... I think we all can relate to wanting to learn about our past. In my case, the main reason I restored my late grandfather's dragster was to learn more about him. Doreen, it is my hope that you have as much success in your search for additional info / stories about your late father and the Road Rebels as I did in learning about my grandfather. Good Luck! __________________ My old cars are great. But my real treasure is in Heaven http://www.cacklefest.com/Bronson.shtml Last edited by 3rd Gen Hot Rodder; 07-13-2011 at 10:58 AM.

07-13-2011, 10:43 AM	#8
37cevy4dr FNG Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 24	Re: Finding the Road Rebels... Great story, brought back some good memories and some sad ones also. We had a club the "Drifters", neighborhood group. We all had big plans, Uncle Sam and Viet Nam put all those plans on ice for most of us. Sad part is most us have all passed on. Those remaining love to get together when we can and laugh about the "good days". Never realized when we chose, rather Jack chose, the name how it fit as we Drifted to all parts of the country.

07-13-2011, 10:46 AM	#9
Old-Soul Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer, AB, Canada Posts: 2,830	Re: Finding the Road Rebels... Great story, thanks for sharing! Killer jacket too! __________________ *You grow up and you calm down. You're working for the clampdown.*

07-13-2011, 11:01 AM	#10
seatex Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: outside o' Austin Tx Posts: 1,518	Re: Finding the Road Rebels... Doreen, that was just an awesome story, I had to read it twice! The jacket is absolutely beautiful, and I'm sure you think of your dad everytime you slip it on. Great Job, Silva's! __________________ Nobody is tighter than the "Loosers" !

07-13-2011, 11:13 AM	#12
MXrider13 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 130	Re: Finding the Road Rebels... Nice Story man, I love anything relating to the old car clubs.

07-13-2011, 11:15 AM	#13
PUMPKINHEAD Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: TX....someday by the ocean in California Posts: 414	Re: Finding the Road Rebels... Great story! There's alot of great car club history in New England. That jacket came out amazing!

07-13-2011, 11:15 AM	#14
chop&drop Grenade Inspector Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Texas Posts: 313	Re: Finding the Road Rebels... Great story and beautiful jacket! Thanks for sharing both with us. __________________ Chop&Drop

07-13-2011, 11:16 AM	#15
JeffreyJames Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SUGAR CITY Posts: 15,907	Re: Finding the Road Rebels... I can attest to the Silva's being great people. I am trying to get the ducks in a row to work on a few things with them but every time I have talked to them on the phone they've been nothing but pleasant. Their work is nothing short of masterful and I can't wait to get my hands on some finished products.\ Awesome story Ryan, keeping tradition alive in more ways then one! __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS WWW.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.COM CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM IMAGES

07-13-2011, 11:17 AM	#16
JeffreyJames Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SUGAR CITY Posts: 15,907	Re: Finding the Road Rebels... I can attest to the Silva's being great people. I am trying to get the ducks in a row to work on a few things with them but every time I have talked to them on the phone they've been nothing but pleasant. Their work is nothing short of masterful and I can't wait to get my hands on some finished products.\ Awesome story Ryan, keeping tradition alive in more ways then one! __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS WWW.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.COM CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM IMAGES

07-13-2011, 11:26 AM	#17
fuel10922 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Georgetown, Kentucky Posts: 1,300	Re: Finding the Road Rebels... Great post! Silva did our club jackets, and they turned out great! Good luck on uncovering more of the club's history. __________________ Rod Kings C.C. Brotherhood of Street Racers (Hot Rod Division)

07-13-2011, 01:06 PM	#18
Slick Willy Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marshfield, MA Posts: 3,026	Re: Finding the Road Rebels... When I first read Doreens post to find an old club from MA i figured it would dry up real quick! I wished for a moment that I was older and had some input to give to keep the search alive...I am so happy she was able to find some answers and some real leads to her search! Its just one more piece to New Englands hot-rodding past that makes me wonder whats still out there! Thanks for posting, Ryan! __________________ ~Wm.'s Co. Moustache Wax~ now available! P.M. me for details!!

07-13-2011, 01:11 PM	#19
djtwigsta Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastside MA Posts: 1,089	Re: Finding the Road Rebels... Doreen, it is great to see another milestone in this amazing story. Cant wait to see what the future brings __________________ An Old Tree is Just Another Nut That Didnt Give Up... http://www.facebook.com/TWiGPhotography

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