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While we were hanging out at the Hippie Killer Hoedown with Primer Podcast we ran into Pinky Swear, and Shiney Mike. Pinky interviews Shiney Mike about his work and how he trades his polishing craft with other artists such as…
Billy and Tony visit with MaxTrac Suspension in Anaheim MaxTrac specializes in 2WD Lift, Level and Lower kits for trucks and SUV’s. They are leaders in Forged Aluminum spindles for late model applications. Visit www.MaxTracSuspension.com for more info.
What started has a road trip, ended as a life long memory. By John Oro – Early this year four friends decided to load into a 1973 Chevy Crew Cab truck with a huge camper on the back and drive…
1955 Oval Window, Rag-Top Bug After a long hiatus with VW’s Cameron Chavez caught the “bug” again when his father-in-law bought a 1952 Bug. So he was looking for this car which he found close-by in Downey. He started putting…
A West Long Beach, California Bike Shop Since 2009 Ryan McQuiston has branched out on his own to build one of a kind choppers in his style. If a customer wants a bike built, he will have to succumb to…
Near Fatal Short For those of you following Project Riff-Raff, here is a quick rant on what just happened: After a great day rooting out some minor issues with Craig @jerzy_goon I was installing the gauge cluster buttoning it up looking forward to…
Weego and OPTIMA Test and Install Marcus bought an old Mustang. It’s his first car. He is just now getting his learners permit. Learn more about Marcus and his Mustang here. Marcus gave us a call that his battery in his…
End Of An Era I may be a bit jaded. We all know that in order to compete for the historic America’s Most Beautiful Roadster trophy you have to have some serious chops. No doubt that every builder who has…
You know from the moment you meet Chris, he is passionate about the historic techniques used by lettering artists, sign-painters and pinstripers. I was fortunate enough to meet him when he joined the Mercifuls So Cal Car Club. You can’t…
Securing The Terminal Ends Project Riff-Raff part IV, rewiring our 1956 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan with Ron Francis Express kit. This wiring tip comes from Craig Maiorana who taught me how to crimp, solder, heat-shrink the wire terminals. Brought to…
Don Carrick of 413 Photo sent us these great vehicles. 1952 CHEVY COE RAMP TRUCK CAB: 1952 Chevy COE Thriftmaster, Paint by Todd Cassler of Flames Unlimited BED: 1971 Ramp Bed, Powdercoated by Blue Lake Powdercoating CHASSIS: 1988 Chevy 1…
Chris Dunlop aka “Pinstripe Chris” is an Automotive Artist and Designer based out of Southern California. He is a full time artist that had started out in the autobody/paint side of the custom car world working hands on with the…
