Book of the Week: ‘The Car: The Rise and Fall of the Machine that Made the Modern World’

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Book of the Week: ‘The Car: The Rise and Fall of the Machine that Made the Modern World’

If you’re on the HAMB, it’s most likely you’re at least slightly interested in automobiles somewhat beyond just traditional hot rods and customs. At the very least, you… continue reading »

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On Your List

Friday, February 2, 2024
On Your List

On Monday through Friday, I make lists. Lots of lists—both of the bullet point and the “to do” variety. Some researchers say lists are the best way to… continue reading »

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It’s a Buyers Market once again… What are you buying?

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
It’s a Buyers Market once again… What are you buying?

If you follow classic car prices at all (and that includes traditional hot rods and customs), you’ll see that about 12 years ago, typical selling prices started moving… continue reading »

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Multi-Function Running Boards

Monday, January 22, 2024
Multi-Function Running Boards

I’m not about to go soft now. Adding fifty pounds to your car out of caution for what could be… what could happen… is total bullshit. Hot rods… continue reading »

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Hello, 2024

Friday, January 5, 2024
Hello, 2024

On the first work day of 2024, I hopped into my truck and turned the key. A warning message popped up on the dash. “RIGHT RR TIRE LOW…. continue reading »

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Under the Tree

Friday, December 22, 2023
Under the Tree

December has flown by. It feels like yesterday was Thanksgiving and tomorrow will be New Years. For as long as I can remember, the holidays have been my… continue reading »

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Ford Opens the Concept Car Photo Archive!

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Ford Opens the Concept Car Photo Archive!

Incase you didn’t hear the news yesterday, the Ford Motor Company decided to open up access to lots of unreleased concept car photographs from their Archive. Back in… continue reading »

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The Dodge Firearrow IV

Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Dodge Firearrow IV

So a few weeks ago, I posted some interview excerpts I got from a long-time Detroit designer named Lester Montgomery. The interview was part of another project that… continue reading »

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