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Projects Drdave accidentally buys a Model A. Now what?

It was bound to happen, even a custom guy is gonna end up with an earlier car eventually. I was at this auction, see, and there was this really solid ‘30 A Town Sedan. I didn’t give it much...

drdave Jun 17, 2018 at 11:40 AM Traditional Hot Rods Read More Views: 1,182 Likes: 25 Replies: 36

Technical You picked a fine time to leave me, loose wheel...

So, this happened. Evidently, it's a good idea to:
A. Use a lead mallet rather than a rubber mallet to tighten knock-offs, and...
B. Retighten knock-offs after the first 100 miles, and...

flynbrian48 Jun 17, 2018 at 8:53 AM Traditional Hot Rods Read More Views: 3,096 Likes: 12 Replies: 80

Event Coverage 2018 La roadster show ... worst ever?

Just got back from roadster show , in 20 yrs of going was the worst one I have ever been to . Normally when I arrive before opening , I have to wait in line 20- 40 minutes just to get my classic...

lumpy 63 Jun 16, 2018 at 10:08 PM The Hokey Ass Message Board Read More Views: 2,209 Likes: 2 Replies: 36

Event Coverage LARS 2018 Pictures (please add yours) (pics added 6-17)

Here's my pictures from the show & swap meet area.

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Blues4U Jun 16, 2018 at 12:24 AM The Hokey Ass Message Board Read More Views: 3,132 Likes: 5 Replies: 57

Hot Rods My Pops, TROG, a roadster and Mel.....

My father and I went to TROG in 2015. Dad said "that's one of the coolest events I've ever been to" , I had to agree.
I thought it was such a great event that I even needed be part of it all....

Kenny P Jun 15, 2018 at 8:12 PM The Hokey Ass Message Board Read More Views: 1,097 Likes: 26 Replies: 36

Event Coverage Live from Pomona...LA Roadsters 2018

Tom davison Jun 15, 2018 at 5:41 PM The Hokey Ass Message Board Read More Views: 4,333 Likes: 25 Replies: 77

Event Coverage L.A. ROADSTER SHOW 6.15.18

It"s Friday and most people are at work. The swap meet area is kind of empty. Not too many people here today.

Most of the sellers are in the middle of the swap area.

SPEEDWAY was pulling in as I...

Flathead Dave Jun 15, 2018 at 1:32 PM The Hokey Ass Message Board Read More Views: 2,736 Likes: 4 Replies: 40

Projects Unearthing a 1957 Cadillac coupe from a 25 year slumber

there is an old hotrod guy here in my town that I’ve known nearly my whole life. His name is Don and nearly anyone into hotrods knows Don. I ran into him at a car show a few months back and Don...

Chris Jun 15, 2018 at 10:13 AM The Hokey Ass Message Board Read More Views: 3,370 Likes: 23 Replies: 63

History New Cars

J.Ukrop submitted a new blog post:

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J.Ukrop Jun 15, 2018 at 7:04 AM Traditional Customs Read More Views: 2,293 Likes: 0 Replies: 54

Art & Inspiration <<< Fathers Day Friday Art Show 2018>>>

Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there ..........

57 Corvette ~ Bob Jun 14, 2018 at 11:36 PM The Hokey Ass Message Board Read More Views: 2,018 Likes: 38 Replies: 45

History They're Still Out There - Thought You'd Like To See This.

I'm not a Ford guy. So much that I'm not even sure if this IS a Ford, ha ha but I assume it is. I saw it today at our local Walmart, Duarte, CA.

So cool that it is being driven as an ordinary...

Dan in Pasadena Jun 14, 2018 at 12:56 AM Traditional Hot Rods Read More Views: 4,111 Likes: 24 Replies: 42

Hot Rods to club or not to club

Where I live there are more than a few classic & hot rod car clubs, there are people who join multiple clubs at the same time.

Myself coming from the new car scene for the last 15+ years, I have...

Sactownog Jun 13, 2018 at 12:42 PM The Hokey Ass Message Board Read More Views: 2,076 Likes: 3 Replies: 73