Our truck editor John Oro is putting in the miles at the SEMA Show this year. Today he reports on the Best New Products Awards presented on the morning of the first day of SEMA each year. BTW, his really…
SEMA Announces New Products Awards Winners!
Author: T-Bone
My Uncle Delmar made me do it. Then my two older brothers egged me on. And after we moved down to So Cal in ‘72 this 10 year old would be tested on passing vehicles on our yearly trip up the 101 and down the 5 to visit relatives in Santa Rosa. The Chevelle passes us up and as I watch the skinny tail lights disappear through the back window of the Country Squire, I’d yell out ‘68! I study the grille of the Impala following close behind and I know it’s a ‘65. Fast forward thirty years later and with a degree in Visual Communications and this artistic classic car enthusiast is living his dream creating art, design and yes even writing a word or two on the automotive industry. And with a couple of bit parts on My Classic Car, Chop Cut Rebuild and on the cutting floor of Overhaulin’. I’m very proud to share my passion for all things art and fuel with you.
Eaton launches new Detroit Truetrac differential for Ford F-150
BY: JOHN ORO Eaton’s Mobility Group is expanding its aftermarket Detroit Truetrac ® differential portfolio by adding a pair of new differentials that fit the 8.8-inch front and rear axles of the 2015-2022 Ford ® F-150 ® . Eaton’s aftermarket…
Hot Rod Drag Week – Darlington 2023
Hot Rod Drag Week 2023 opened up at Darlington Dragway in Darlington, South Carolina. Over a hundred drag cars of all types showed up Sunday, September17th to get registered and do some testing to dial in their rides. Things got…
Introducing my friend Rich Miller
I have known Rich for quite a few years now. He is one of those quiet guys that are always there to help, lend a hand and encourage you on what ever project you are working on. Like anyone who…
Boogie Down with Pinky at BYOB 8 The Ocho.
Each year the crew at California Street Vans host one of my most favorite events of the year. B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Boogie) Van-in and Show at Canyon RV Park in Anaheim Hills, California. And for the past several years…
16th Annual Hard Knox Chopper Ball
A MIKE SLADE BIT The Hard Knox Chopper Ball is a drag race and car show put on by the Hard Knox Car Club of Anderson South Carolina. This years show was held at the historic Greer Dragway in Greer…
Grand National Truck Show – The Contenders
BY: JOHN ORO – What a year. What an incredible year for the folks at Rod Shows. John Buck, Kevin Doyle and crew put together an amazing Grand National Roadster Show to start off the car show year in early…
Kiwanisland Car Show 2023
Imagine a nice grass lawn park rimmed by a variety of trees; Eucalyptus, Palms, and Pine Trees. A large man-made pond with an island and rope bridge in one corner, clubhouse, amphitheater, rows of picnic tables and pass-through kitchen. All…
Windy’s Vixen
Windy Campbell’s 1974 Dodge Dart Sport While roaming around the Cruisin For A Cure show, there is a building full of “Women and Wheels” exhibit of women owned vehicles. Right up front and center was this beautiful pink 1974 Dodge…
Man on Main Street – What Was Your First Car?
We hear from friends Dawn Cude, Doug DoRr, Rod Dixon, Jones, Scott Ratray and Steve Sanders. Sit back, relax, hear their stories and share your own in the comments below!
High School Camaro
Steve Clark’s 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS Have you ever noticed a car for the first time at a regular cruise night? For instance, I go the Historic Main Street Garden Grove Car Show on a regular basis and you see…
Pinky and the Vans
Like any great event, there are events within the event. This is true at the recent and very first Grand National Truck Show! The event is promoted by Rod Shows the same team that puts on the Sacramento Autorama and…