Don’t you just dig the projects where everything goes as planned? Can you tell me what that is like? Lately it seems that everything I touch just snowballs into a big deal. Case in point working on the Blacktop Bruiser…
Bruising The Blacktop
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.
Keep Your Rides at the Ready
What is the point of having a garage full of toys if you can’t play with any one of them at any time? Here is a great tip for you. Keep them batteries charged. Now I know some of your…
Inside Blacktop Magazine #27
The Post-War Issue By Candie This Full Featured Fuel Fed Fanzine is bursting at the get-go with the incredible Angela Ryan! We start off this special issue with a jump on the blacktop for a road trip up Ventura Highway…
The Touch
I have found a good process to follow when you have a project car. 1) Get it running. 2) Make sure all the safety measures are in place. Brakes, Electrical, Steering, etc. 3) Now you can tackle the aesthetics. One…
Vintage Motorsport
When Sex Was Safe… Story: Tom Stahler – Photos: Adam Hosey On Saturday morning they came out of the coastal mist like a bolt of lighting from history… For a brief shining moment, it was 1961 again… When sex was…
Keep Your Master Cylinder Cool and Looking Cool!
Lava™ Heat Shield For Your Master Cylinder Cooler Brake Fluid and Improved Braking Performance for GM Master Cylinders with Lava™ Master Cylinder Heat Shield from Heatshield Products Direct-fit for popular GM cast-iron disc-brake master cylinder Chemical resistant and rated for…
Blacktop Betty Collector Card Set
Vol. 1 – The Mitzi and Co. Photography Set The first set of Blacktop Betty Collector Cards is now available. The boxed set contains 10 cards from the covers of Blacktop Magazine shot by Mitzi Valenzuela. Cards include internationally famous burlesque…
Smooth Steering
Full Size Ford Power Steering Conversion There is something magical about driving an old car. Now, I don’t mean to wax philosophical on you, but if you have been behind the wheel of a classic car, I am sure you…
JEGS Electric Brake Booster and Master Cylinder Combo – Disc/Disc
The Perfect Braking System for Your Ride JEGS Electric High Power Brake System looks great, is designed for easy installation, and performs even better. Our master cylinder’s polished finish looks great mounted on the firewall of any street rod, classic,…
New Website for Thermo-Tec!
Thermo-Tec Automotive, Inc. has revamped and launched a new website to modernize the online presence of the company. The updates feature a new rotating banner, product categories on the home page, and many updated images and videos, as well as…
Aces Hot Rod Reunion 2021
A stroll through Old World in Huntington Beach during the Aces Car Club 17th Annual Hot Rod Resurrection. A great display of classic American Iron in a wonderful setting. Enjoy.
Wartime Y.O.M.
1941-46 California License Plates Here in California, collector car owners can register their car with period correct Y.O.M. or Year Of Make license plates. Like any beauracracy, there are certain rules to be met. In Article 8 Section 5004.1: (a)…