The Art of the Drop Top Chop…

Tuesday, April 10, 2012
The Art of the Drop Top Chop…

‘If it was so easy that anyone could do it, then it wouldn’t really be that cool anymore’, or so the saying goes. Correctly chopping a convertible top… continue reading »

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Pick Your Phaeton

Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Pick Your Phaeton

I’ve never been a Phaeton guy… And then, I went to Australia and hung out with my buddy Thommo and his ’33. It pretty much ruined both Blake… continue reading »

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The best drivers on the road…

Thursday, March 15, 2012
The best drivers on the road…

I’m down in Southern California for a few days, working between Azusa and Anaheim. It goes without saying that the well-worn freeways of LA and Orange County are… continue reading »

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The Ute…

Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The Ute…

Before my trip to Australia, I just considered the ute a cool oddity of sorts – nothing to be taken too seriously. While down under, however, I simply… continue reading »

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George Cerny Restyles…

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
George Cerny Restyles…

December of 1955. Car Craft Magazine. George Cerny and his brother Carl were challenged with restyling a car that I’ve never appreciated much – the ’46 to ’48… continue reading »

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Chrysler Dart Concept & Panty Trophies

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Chrysler Dart Concept & Panty Trophies

I’ve spent most of the morning researching the 1956 Chrysler Dart concept car. My search was spawned because of a story I recently overheard at a bar in… continue reading »

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The Pay As You Go Merc

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
The Pay As You Go Merc

I’ve always dug this car and not so much because of the great lines or subtle modifications or tasteful color, but because of the story. In 1955, Dave… continue reading »

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Rehabilitation For A G.I.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Rehabilitation For A G.I.

January, 1956. Car Craft Magazine. Marcel Lassale got home from Korea and felt like his buddies had left him behind. While he was serving his country, his pals… continue reading »

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