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.

The Adventures of Red – GETTING SMALL

In the first week of the “Safe at Home” orders here in California, I created a narrative video about a little red 1965 Nylint Ford Bronco. Follow along as Red tempts fate with the evil Mastermind Dr. Smalls who is…

The CarCapsule CF1 ShowCase

The Next Revolution in Vehicle Storage Carbon Fiber is typically synonymous with strength, visual appeal, supercars, and opulence. This space-age material has truly had an impact on the automotive world, in terms of performance, and appearance. Based on that appeal…

KBS Coatings – Large Frame Coater Kit.

Superior Rust Protection, Excellent Appearance and Ease of Use. The Large Frame Coater Kit by KBS Coatings is the most effective rust and corrosion prevention system available today. This 3-Step All-Inclusive Kit consists of KBS Klean to clean, RustBlast to…

A Sunday Drive in my ’69 Torero

It’s been a while. Yep, a while since I slid behind the wheel of my Spectraflame Blue Torero. I remember seeing the car as a kid when it was brand new. The style and design was like something I have…

A Sneak Around The Peak

This installment of the Fuel Fed Fun Guidebook we take you around SADDLEBACK, the mile high backdrop we see nearly everyday here at Blacktop Magazine.  Santiago and Modjeska, the two highest peaks of the Santa Ana Mountans along a ridge…

MISS FLUFF

Claudette Barjoud, also known as Miss Fluff, is a multi media artist working in both traditional and digital mediums. Her inspiration comes from childhood loves such as Betty Boop, Disney, Hello Kitty, and Vintage Barbie, just to name a few.…

Replacing the EGR Valve

DAILY DRIVER REPORT The Check Engine Light came on, and then off, and then back on again recently on the Blacktop Bruiser 2005 5.7L Hemi RAM truck recently. I first thought about writing an article about how to turn off…