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 Bamber 40

May 25, 2015September 4, 2015 T-Bone Comment is Closed

A Slice of So Cal Drag Racing History In the early 1950’s Southern California was a hub for drag racing. From San Diego to the Central Valley, the air was filled with loud headers and tire smoke. Mike Bamber was one of those young local racers who would drive from the high school parking lot to […]

BAD Bike Build – Assess Progress

May 8, 2015May 25, 2015 T-Bone Comment is Closed

The Bike Awakens from Hibernation. You learn more about a project than the tasks in front of you. The B.A.D. Bike Build project has taught us quite a bit about ourselves. Billy and I learned how easy it is to get distracted and how quickly time flies. I am sure this has happened to many […]

1920 Dodge Brothers “Oilfield Dodge”

May 5, 2015May 13, 2015 T-Bone Comment is Closed

Our friend Jim sent me this link. Thought you might dig it.

Imadgine

February 3, 2015June 15, 2017 T-Bone Comment is Closed

Don Chamber’s Custom 1955 Chevy Nomad Story/Photos: T-Bone, Model: Lindy Sue, Apparel: Vintage Suits by Mary There’s plenty to love about this car. Not only is it an iconic Nomad to start with, but purists will be spinning when you dig deep and see some of the custom touches which there are many. This story […]

The Gene Ellis Collection

December 20, 2014August 30, 2020 T-Bone Comment is Closed

The Time Capsule of Gene Ellis’ Garage It was roughly 4 weeks ago, early November 2014, when a gentle man came in the store and said that he had a couple of Model A frames and some parts in his garage he is looking to sell. I got his information and Chris called him to set […]

Vintage Advertising Cars

December 5, 2014August 30, 2020 T-Bone Comment is Closed

Getting the message out! Our friend Jim Henry sent us these cool photos. ENJOY!

Ol’ White

November 22, 2014April 28, 2016 T-Bone Comment is Closed

One look at this bike and you can see the history that the two wheels have rolled through. This is not a rat-rod bike that someone through together in their basement. This is the real deal and one of the baddest bikes to hit Southern California. Story: Tony Colombini, Photos of Emily by Mitzi Valenzuela […]

Hand Built Roadster

November 8, 2014April 21, 2015 T-Bone Comment is Closed

We didn’t know too much about this little red roadster when we received it at Blacktop Depot. With a bit of diggin’, we found the whole story. Story/Photos: Blacktop Staff At first we thought it was a prop car for the movie industry or possibly from “The Little Rascals” TV series. I wanted to know […]

New Big Block Mopar Serpentine Pulley System

September 4, 2014September 4, 2014 T-Bone Comment is Closed

Eddie Motorsports brings the S-Drive system to Mopar 383, 426, and 440 engines. Eddie Motorsports has recently introduced their newest S-Drive Serpentine Pulley System for Big Block Mopar engines 383-426-440. The compact drive systems are American made and come complete with all of the necessary billet aluminum pulleys and mounting brackets that are CNC machined […]

BAD Engine Install

August 3, 2014August 4, 2014 T-Bone Comment is Closed

Caveman gives us his best! Story/Photos: Blacktop Staff What a beauty. Like he said, this thing is a jewel. You may recall, when we received the BAD Bike donor the engine was at Caveman’s garage. He is a builder and engine expert for shovels, pans, etc. Caveman agreed to build up the motor to our […]

Keeping Your Cool

August 1, 2014April 30, 2019 T-Bone Comment is Closed

…While working on a sidecar. Story and Photos: T-Bone Installing an UltraCool oil cooler unit on Billy’s Sidecar Rig. With a punched out motor and an extra several hundred pounds hanging off the right, Billy’s sidecar rig has a tendency of running on the hot side. We have been concerned on this for a while […]

B.A.D. On The Road

July 14, 2014July 14, 2014 T-Bone Comment is Closed

T-Bone and Billy Show the Progress Photos/Story: Blacktop Staff We recently took the project on the road to show some of the progress. You may look at it and think that there’s not a lot there. We agree, but there has been quite a bit of work on the back end securing the parts we […]