Blacktop Depot on Chop Cut Rebuild with Dan Woods
Dan Woods visits Blacktop Depot in Old Towne Orange
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.
1947 Kurtis Kraft Midget Racer
An Offy Nice Car This beautiful Offenhauser 110 powered 1947 Kurtis Kraft midget race car recently came in to the Car Crazy Depot in Old Towne Orange, California. It comes along with a book that documents it’s history since 1947 and starting and tuning instructions.
Get Out of My Way
Installing Kleinn Air Horns on T-Bone’s Harley Story: T-Bone and Billy, Photos: Blacktop Media Network I hear from a lot of guys who don’t ride anymore. One of the main reasons are the crazy drivers on the road these days. Cell phones have really made the road a dangerous place. Their convenience has come at […]
Replica Car Manufacturers, Customers and Suppliers Praise New Law
Washington, DC (December 7, 2015) – It’s a new era for the kit car industry. President Obama signed into law legislation that will permit low volume car manufacturers to produce turn-key replica vehicles for customers nationwide. The SEMA-supported provision is part of a larger highway construction bill. Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Rep. Gene Green […]
Getting the Best Shot
A SEMA Show New Product Highlight Photos: Billy, Story: T-Bone A neat thing about the SEMA Show is all the entrepreneurial spirit. Miles of aisles filled with new products. I was particularly attracted to products that solve a specific problem. I have never trusted the mounts that came with my GoPro cameras. I nearly lost […]
Custom Instrumentation
A 2015 SEMA UPDATE New “Retrofit” Gauges by Con2R So often we look inside an awesome custom or hot rod and see the same digital gauges with a black face and no design, or, it’s a cookie cutter gauge design that “looks retro”. At the recent SEMA Show we found a fresh new look with […]
Make A Statement with DynaBuckle
A 2015 SEMA UPDATE Have you been searching for a custom metal shop to build just the right piece to finish off your ride. Imagine a custom emblem or dash bezel. Maybe you are planning an event. Can you picture a custom medallion for your show? Club plaques have made a great comeback. What would […]
Rocket Strikes at 17″
A 2015 SEMA UPDATE Rocket Strike delivers more visual impact with new larger diameter Photos and Story by Rocket Performance Machine The word “striking” is defined: to make an impression on the mind, senses, as something seen or heard; attractive, impressive. Upon its conception, the Rocket Strike, defined itself as an unmistakably, classic wheel that […]
Scratch This
A 2015 SEMA UPDATE A Blacktop Book Review: Featuring the scratchboard art of BOMONSTER Self-published book that starts off with a bang! Visually and verbally as we open the cover to find a cool review of the cover image; “Bolts”. This sets the tone to a personal visual dialog with a creative artist who pays homage to […]
2015 SEMA Show Recap
NOW ON BLACKTOP TV: Recap Trailer of the 2015 SEMA Show T-Bone, Billy, Travis and John run the show to find new trends, and meet new friends. Whew! What a crazy week that was. Billy and I left a bit late from the homestead so we didn’t get a chance to stop at KC’s Fool […]
The Tire Fryer
NOW ON BLACKTOP TV: Mark Johnson’s 1965 Falcon Altered Gasser Video shot by Primer Podcast and edited by The Blacktop Media Network. Mark Johnson tells the story about his altered gasser at the 2015 SEMA Show.
The Annual Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction
Las Vegas has always been a place for gamblers. However, it is now slowly becoming known as the motorcycle mecca of the world for its highly successful annual Motorcycle Auctions… Around 1,000 bikes were featured in this year’s Motorcycle Auction. Bonhams and Mecum – two of the biggest auction companies in the world – have […]