Worlds Smallest T Roadster?

Thursday, July 18, 2013
Worlds Smallest T Roadster?

You might remember my post on the Worlds Smallest Deuce Roadster, which was a highly detailed 1:87 scale die cast. I just picked up a Schuco “Piccolo” die… continue reading »

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Getting your Kicks on Route 66…

Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Getting your Kicks on Route 66…

I cant think of any highway that says “America” more than Route 66. Made famous in catchy songs and hip television series, the 87 year old “Mother Road”… continue reading »

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Rat Finks Of America

Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Rat Finks Of America

Coop’s collection of vintage Ed Roth print material is as big as anyone’s and recently, he found a way to make it accessible to the general public by… continue reading »

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Stars, Stripes and Patriotic Paint

Thursday, July 4, 2013
Stars, Stripes and Patriotic Paint

When early July rolls around, I like to take my time as I drive through the historical downtown just minutes from my home. Like all small towns across… continue reading »

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The Search For Cool

Friday, June 21, 2013
The Search For Cool

I was either nineteen or twenty years old when I jumped into Dennis McPhail’s mini-truck and headed to California for a couple of weeks. Our objectives were clear… continue reading »

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Big T, Bigger Dreams

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Big T, Bigger Dreams

Jimmy shot through the double-pane door the moment the rectangular cardboard sign was flipped to OPEN. The furrowed brow of the shopkeeper shifted as the twelve-year-old made his… continue reading »

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Old Toys in Tokyo…

Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Old Toys in Tokyo…

Sorry I dont have much to hot rod-related report this time, but I’m back in Japan for work and looking at old toys and car stuff whenever I… continue reading »

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Hot Rod Friendly Apps?

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Hot Rod Friendly Apps?

Let me know if this is getting a little too nerdy, but I was thinking about Ryan’s Jalopy Journal “Hambigram” post and wondered what apps are really helpful… continue reading »

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