The Fuller, Nullines, and Pines ’28

Thursday, December 7, 2023
The Fuller, Nullines, and Pines ’28

I’ve shared some moments with Kent Fuller, and let me tell you – the man was a puzzle wrapped in quiet contemplation and peppered with bursts of sheer… continue reading »

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Nice to Have: A New Story About Old Upholsery

Friday, December 1, 2023
Nice to Have: A New Story About Old Upholsery

In the world of hot rodding, all parts fall into two categories: “need to have” and “nice to have.” The former list is usually a long one. On… continue reading »

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Falcon Gasser Build

Monday, November 27, 2023
Falcon Gasser Build

Over the last year or so, I’ve been waxing poetic on vintage race cars and the great fun to be had on the street with them. Meanwhile, “Brianf31”… continue reading »

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A Collection of Fran Hernandez Bits & Bobs

Wednesday, November 22, 2023
A Collection of Fran Hernandez Bits & Bobs

In the wake of Randy Hernandez unleashing that onslaught of timing tags just days ago, he’s now launched a relentless media assault – bombarding us with more snapshots… continue reading »

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The East African Safari

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The East African Safari

In the hazy days of hot rodding lore, Fran Hernandez emerges as a founding figure, a patriarch of speed if you will. He was the renegade who first… continue reading »

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Bridge the Gap

Friday, November 10, 2023
Bridge the Gap

In the summer of 2019, I teamed up with my friend Michael Starr for a road trip to the H.A.M.B. Drags in his 1939 Ford. It’s an adventure… continue reading »

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The Tihsepa Eliminator

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Tihsepa Eliminator

A few moons ago, the elusive “Brock Yates Eliminator” strutted onto the auction stage like a long-legged seductress in a tawdry Vegas revue. As the bidding frenzy ignited,… continue reading »

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A Roadster in Reality

Friday, November 3, 2023
A Roadster in Reality

In May 2020, I sat down at my desk and looked around my office that was once a closet. I grabbed a piece of notebook paper and a… continue reading »

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