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 [...]
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Tags: fabrication, gene winfield, H.A.M.B., hot rod, kaiser, lead sled, manhatten, welding 
No Comments »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 3 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 [...]
Hot Rod Magazine have their own TV show, and for our viewing pleasure they have uploaded full episodes onto Youtube. Here’s a couple that should tickle your building bones.
Posted in Videos Tags: camaro, f bomb, head scratcher, hot rod, hot rod magazine, hot rod tv No Comments »The caption under the picture says it all, “The first street rod built entirely on the web!”
If you’re a traditional hot rodder there are a few paths you can take to building your own rod. One option is to build a car that captures the style of what you would have seen cruising the streets in the 40s, 50s, and 60s using period-specific parts. Another option, if you want to take [...]
Posted in Build Threads Tags: brothers, drag race, hollish, hot rod, miscalculation, traditional No Comments »If you liked the Electric Mighty Boy then here’s another electric powered build. Similar idea, but a whole different execution. This one would be more at home at a car show than a Greenpeace convention. I love the way it looks without body panels, sort of like a skeleton on wheels. If petrol becomes obsolete [...]
Found this on the H.A.M.B., check out the kink in the frame, so bad…
One thing that has remained consistent since cars first came into production is that guys simply can’t keep themselves from cutting them up and showing off their work. Before blogs and forums, there was black & white photos and car magazines. Rikster from Rik Hoving Kustoms posted up an amazing thread on The H.A.M.B. full [...]
Posted in General Car Stuff Tags: 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, custom, HAMB, hot rod, old, old school, valley customs, vintage 1 Comment »
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