We haven’t had a good ol’ hot rod on the site for a little while, so here’s one that’s been patiently waiting in my archives. A classic looking Model A, low to the ground, in a gorgeous combination of blue and gold, stunning in it’s simplicity. Notice the distinct lack of rust, skulls, or goofy [...]
Almost 2 years ago to the day I featured a hand-built aluminium hot rod named Emerald Tide which took it’s styling inspiration from an artist’s painting. Well the same artist has many more paintings and the same builder is creating another awesome car to match one of them. This time it’s a chopped and channeled [...]
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Tags: 1951, build from sketch, ford, hot rod, Keith Weesner, pickup, ute 
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I’ve posted a video once before about Ed “Big Daddy” Roth which I urge you to watch (if you haven’t seen it already), especially before reading the build I’m about to show you. I’m not here to give you a history lesson, but I think it’d be pretty cool for the younger guys who might [...]
Posted in Build Threads Tags: bid daddy, car culture, ed big daddy roth, ed roth, hot rod, orbitron, rat fink No Comments »
Yes you read that right, an Alfa Romeo Hot Rod. Who would be crazy enough to put something like this together? The Swedes of course! Thanks to Mikael for submitting. .
It’s been a while since the last hot rod build, so I think it’s time we sink our teeth into some vintage American iron. I can’t help but be extremely jealous when I see such talented folk create a car with their bare hands from such a depleted starting point. Scooter, the talented fabricator behind [...]
How cool is this old colourised photo. Apparently this was a magazine cover which showcased cars built by the Ayala Brothers in California. If you want to read more about them, click here to head over to Rik’s very detailed spotlight post on the H.A.M.B.
Posted in General Car Stuff Tags: ayala brothers, H.A.M.B., hot rod, kustom, merc, mercury No Comments »
I’m guessing most of you already read Speedhunters, but in case you haven’t checked it lately, I’m going to be doing some guest blogs this month since March is “Builds/Previews Month”. Firstly I’d like to thank Rod Chong for giving me the opportunity, it’s most appreciated and I can’t express my gratitude enough. I’m going [...]
Posted in Build Threads Tags: fabrication, gene winfield, H.A.M.B., hot rod, kaiser, lead sled, manhatten, Speedhunters 2010, welding 1 Comment »Speedhunters have just done a nice writeup on Ed “Big Daddy” Roth as a part of their “Misfits and Mavericks Month”. Whilst reading through the comments at the end of the story, I noticed someone posted up a non-descriptive Youtube link related to the subject. When I clicked the link I was greeted with a [...]
Posted in General Car Stuff, Videos Tags: california, ed big daddy roth, ed roth, hot rod, hot rodding, nostalgia, rat fink 4 Comments »If you’ve been keeping up to date with all of the different automotive events happening around the world, then you’d know that Bonneville Speedweek has been and gone. Our friends over at My Ride Is Me have uploaded over 500 images to their gallery. Click the image to head over and enjoy the coverage.
Posted in General Car Stuff Tags: bonneville, hot rod, my ride is me, salt flats, salt racing, speedweek 1 Comment »
Here’s one for the metal-heads. The story behind this hand built masterpiece starts with a piece of artwork, and finishes the same way. The drawing pictured below was purchased at a car show, then a few months later the decision was made to build the car in real life out of aluminum. I know I [...]
Posted in Build Threads Tags: aluminium, build from sketch, Emerald Tide, hot rod, Keith Weesner 1 Comment »
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