Goodguys 23rd Lone Star Nationals
Photographer Rich Pierce captures the action at Texas Motor Speedway
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.
Cruisin’ for a Cure 2015
Here is a quick little video from the 16th Annual Cruisin’ For A Cure show.
ASM/Gas Monkey Garage Party
Welcome our newest contributor; Rich Pierce. Photos by Rich Pierce Rich has been shooting hot rods since 1997. He told us about the day Boyd Coddington gave this young guy a nod: “Kid keep shooting you never know where it’s gonna lead.” Here Rich is invited to an ASM Auto Upholstery and Gas Monkey Garage Party […]
How To: Valve Stem Caps
A Blacktop Magazine Professional Tech Article Bench Racing with T-Bone Blacktop Magazine’s, Shocker Choppers Garage is a professional place and here in California, we have to abide by every insane rule that may disrupt a tiny species that nobody really cares about. Here is the first in our series of professional tech articles on how we […]
Danny Gray Seats
Shop Tour Photos/Story: Tony Colombini This story is not only of a shop tour but how a person with high standards for himself, stuck to his guns and created a thriving business in the competitive motorcycle industry. Many of our readers are not only enthusiasts but entrepreneurs as well. I am sure that this article […]
Outriders Picnic 2015
Always a Great Day in the Park [UPDATE: 9/2016 – Apparently the Outriders think a bit too much of themselves as they wouldn’t accept a prize package from Blacktop Magazine for this year’s 2016 raffle table in which they declined an invitation to attend. Not too big a deal, looks like the event was an […]
NEW PRODUCT: Easy Run Engine Dolly
The Premium Quality Easy Run Engine Dolly – Adjustable to Accept a Wide Range of Engines The Easy Run Engine Dolly is the only engine dolly/cradle that is fully adjustable to receive most any automotive engine. This premium quality dolly adapts to mount engines including Chrysler, Ford and GM big block and small block […]
Kate Mate
Bogan makes her modeling debut as our latest Cover Girl Model: Kate Mate Photo: FROGER – NZShoots MUAH: Debbie Delgado Wardrobe: Tock-Tick Vintage Check out the shoot on Season 1, Episode 5 of Bogans on TV2 in New Zealand
Shiney’s Triumph
Such a classic. I have had the opportunity to meet Mike “Shiney” Grawunder on a couple of occasions. He is an expert metal polisher. Photos: Mitzi Valenzuela, Models: Dinah DeRosa, Rio Lund. Story: Tony Colombini His craft certainly shows through on this incredible time machine. The bike is a survivor. Mike and his buddies bought […]
25th Annual Signal Hill Car Show
Hosted by The Sultans Car Club of Long Beach For 25 years the Long Beach Sultans have hosted a great show in Signal Hill Park. The show supports the community outreach program for the city of Signal Hill. Thanks guys for putting on another great event! Learn more about The Sultans at their website: LBSultans.com
Tom’s 33 Roadster
A Great Car Seen at All the Shows Our buddy Tom is selling his beloved ’33 Ford Roadster. It features a Gibbon body with all original Ford fenders and sheet metal. The car is road-tested with over 10,000 miles since 2010. It was built by a high-end builder in Napa, CA and features a 350 […]
The West Coast Influence
The Story of MiniTruck Design and Innovation Video Review: Tony T-Bone Colombini, Photos supplied by Weekend Celebrity Productions MiniTruckFilm.com There were several moments in time that solidified my passion for all things automotive. One of those moments was riding along with my brother in his Datsun 620. We went everywhere in the truck. I would watch, listen and […]