The Jalopy Journal
I haven't posted on the HAMB in a long while. But man, it's a week after my first trip to TROG, and I'm still blown away. Amazing experience. Fun,...
Great pics! Gives me even more appreciation for being able to run at GLD in the Heads Up. And yep, I thought the same thing... that one photo...
It's been an honor to have been part of the Pileup. And to have been able to make these charitable donations -- made possible directly by the...
hehe.... chad's a superstar!
Always look forward to Magnet's post-show commentary. Feels wierd that this is the last. Thanks to all the Czars, DW, and everyone who helped &...
Super lame, but just in from the garage doing little things to the Olds... Oil, power steering fluid, and such. Chased down a couple vacuum...
Great video. Thanks for shooting, editing, and posting!
Great news! I never would've believed it. So happy for you guys.
Troy -- sorry again, man. This just plain sucks. Unreal.
Yep, a guy from Washington DC area won it. We flew him in on Wednesday for the announcement. Lucky one in 45,000 entries! Really nice guy. And...
One more update on our winner, Vin. When Troy and I got a chance to really meet and talk with him over dinner, turns out he's a lurker here on...
Awesome. Thanks for the link!
Thanks, Ryan. You pretty much nailed it... We had some really tough club discussions last year about whether or not this year's Pileup was...
What, too busy finishing a crash-and-burn project for some A-hole customer? For the SEMA show or something? ;-)
I'll be at SEMA all week. Tiny Raybestos booth, plus our Raybestos RPU will be on the show floor... Will try to make the HAMB Meat & Greet....
Dave is a ruler! Can't believe we haven't been able to take him up yet on his invitation for a visit. Looking forward to it... JR
The full build episode, chronicling Hollywood Hot Rods build up of our giveaway truck, airs today at 9am Central (10am Eastern, 7am Pacific)....
And for those folks that wanted to hear it on track, here are links to a couple new video clips. Turn up your speakers, but it still won't do it...
I posted new pics from the Irwindale shakedown, and final interior thrash by Mark Lopez and the guys at Elegance Auto Interiors in Upland, on the...
Yes, just waiting on the Halibrand-style custom wheels to be finished. To be shod with the Coker's Firestone Indy Roadster tires... They just...
Driving the RPU on the banked short track at Irwindale was unreal. It accelerates like you wouldn't believe, and sounds like a proper...
Thanks for the really cool post about our project, Ryan. And thanks to all HAMBers for your interest and comments. I was fortunate to be able...
Many more progress pics uploaded today at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/raybestos Here are a few...
Pics of the paint are deceiving... They look orange, and you don't see the flake/pearl... This close up photo gives a better idea, out in the sun:
Guys -- it's super easy... you can enter to win online at www.RaybestosGarage.com Also can check out some build videos and such there too, plus...
As requested, here is a pic of Dave York's Duvall-style windshield frame in final fitment. It's at the chromer as we speak...
Yes, super cool... That vintage sprint car style nerf bar design is the brainchild of Chad "Django" Hill -- fellow Chrome Czar. The 50s...
Happy to do it! I was just concerned that you might think this would be too "commercial", and OT, with the newer engine. So was trying to be...
The Raybestos RPU is back from paint, in final assembly, and getting upholstery this week. New parts back from the chromer and Pacific Coast...
Thanks everyone for making the trip out, despite the rain and cold. Given the circumstances, we were thrilled with the turnout -- and the fact...
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