This adventure of mine started at a very early age and was inspired by and dedicated to my dad Jimmy – a hot rodder and motorcycle enthusiast in his day, and the most unorthodox basement mechanic I have known. Early…
Dirty Monkey Kustoms
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.
A Visit With Sue at ASM Auto Upholstery
Texas Correspondent Rich Stops By. Sue was born in Taiwan to a family of farmers where she learned her hard work ethic. She moved to the United States in 1984 with her husband and children. While working at a Chinese restaurant a…
Cycle Stunt Legend: Lee “Ironman” Irons
A Cycle Stunt Legend Takes Us On A Trip Down Memory Lane [EDITOR: We just learned today 12/23/20 that Lee passed away last night. Rest in Peace Brave Soul.] The other day, I got a message from our buddy Keith…
Bedlam at the Broiler 2016
I have written about Bedlam at the Broiler for Ol’ Skool Rodz three times now. I wanted to do something a bit different for each article. The last article, I penned it as if I was a 70-something year old…
54 Dodge Rat Truck
I met Bubba Smith from Fort Walton Beach, Florida through Facebook. He is building a Rat Rod Truck with his Grandfather, and they sent this story. – Rich Pierce Story/Photos: Bubba Smith It is a ’54 Dodge C1 low-side, on a 1985 Dodge…
Butler Maps Master Collection Sale
Here at Blacktop Magazine we love our Butler Motorcycle Maps. Water resistant, beautifully printed and comes in a handy map case. Take a look at the specials they have going on. Also, they are helping us with our B.A.D. Bike…
Leadsled Spectacular
The Kustom Kemps Do It Again! The Kustom Kemps Of America Leadsled Spectacular is just that, Spectacular. Every year I attempt to make it down to Oakdale Park in Salina Kansas for this huge event. I’ve made so many friends over…
Tea Fest Rat
Tea Fest Car Show, Tea, South Dakota In the Upper Plains for 4 to 5 months of the year car people work on, improve, prep and polish their beloved rides. This is because in this part of the country it is…
SEMA Open House – RPM Act
Hundreds of motorsports manufacturers, racers, celebrities and supporters gathered at the SEMA Garage’s annual Open House last week, where they got a firsthand look at SEMA’s state-of-the-art facility. The event underscored the ongoing uncertainty regarding how the motorsports industry is…
Cool Runnin’ Cruise
Custom Shifter Bezel Kit
Hot Damn! This thing is SEXY! I’ve got a clunky rubber “Camaro” shifter boot in my ’56 Ford from when I was working at Classic Industries. Today I get an email from my buddy Joe at Eddie Motorsports showing off…
The 2016 Whitewall Nationals
There was certainly a lot of hub bub going on about this show, both before and after the event. Let’s take it from the beginning as I see it. Last year there was a new show in town called the…