I feel like more issues of the October, 1958 issue of Rods Illustrated were printed than any other in the 1950’s simply because this cover follows me everywhere…. continue reading »
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One of the early Trend Books (121? Maybe?) features a ’46 Ford built by Olive Hill Garage in the early-1950’s. I’ve always been taken by the car simply… continue reading »
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In the last 50 or so days I’ve gotten more done than I have in the preceding 200. Easy. BUT, I haven’t shipped any merch or stamped a… continue reading »
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Slice and dice! That was the name of the game here. Kick things off with a 15-ish-year-old Chevrolet and get cutting. “Build a custom!” “Build a lowrider!” No… continue reading »
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For those of you who know both your world history and classic car facts, will quickly note that 1942 is among the lowest production numbers for US automobiles…. continue reading »
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You’d be hard pressed to find a community that has given more to traditional hot rods and customs than the one in Austin, TX. That community would not… continue reading »
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This one doesn’t really fall in the ‘custom’ car category in the traditional sense of the word, but it definitely qualifies as a ‘sleeper’ in the racing world,… continue reading »
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I grabbed my daughter’s board and started paddling out in the same way I’d drive up to a McDonald’s and ask for a burger, and with no more… continue reading »
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My stay in Michigan is coming to a close, and I’m winding things down with a short feature on an obscure hot rod of yesteryear. The car is… continue reading »
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