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.

66 Motor Palace

Story/Photos: T-Bone I could show you, but I can’t tell you. I had a great opportunity to meet up with Brian and Lori Law last month. I’ve ran into Lori several times at various car shows and events. She is…

Ghost Tracks USA

Our buddy Tony Thacker asked if we could help pass the word about: GhosTracksUSA.com.  New CAR CRAFT Magazine LOUD – FAST – REAL Clothing Line Introduced. In celebration of CAR CRAFT Magazine’s impending 60th anniversary, GTUSA has introduced a new line…

1954 Olds F-88

The Rarest of Automobiles? [This story/photos were sent to our e-mail box by a dedicated reader, enjoy. -Ed] This is the car that in 1954 could have “killed” the Corvette. So Chevrolet, being GM’s big sales and profit division, campaigned…

Roma Moto Days 2012

Photos/Story: Tommy Sperandeo We welcome our newest International Correspondent Tommy Sperandeo from Italy. Here he brings us his first article about the Moto Days in Rome, Italy March 8-11, 2012. Learn more about Tommy on his FB page. [-ed] Greater…

Edelbrock Goodies Installation

Here’s one from the archives. Originally posted August 2008. Story/Photos – T-Bone I recently picked up some cool goodies from Edelbrock. My old chrome valve covers and ubiquitous air cleaner had to go. My 390 powered ’56 Fairlane is in…

Hot Cakes and Hot Rods

Story/Photos: T-Bone Merciful Sakes Alive! There’s a new sermon on Sunday Mornings. The Mercifuls So Cal are hosting Hot Cakes and Hot Rods at Glory Days in Lakewood. Every Sunday Morning starting at 8:00am swing on by in your classic,…

Lenords Custom Fabrication

Story/Photos: T-Bone When things go fast they sometimes break. And when they break there are some pretty major consequences. Such is the case with a door slammer in a quiet shop in Fullerton. Meet Lenords Custom Fabrication. As a master…

Speed Scene Live TV

Story/Photos: T-Bone All-right you racers out there. While we were at the March Meet at Famoso, we ran into Scott “Lucky” Hudson and Diana Mite in the Currie booth. They both made their runs for the day in their 1966…

Long Beach Fight Night 13

Story/Photos: T-Bone • Above: Jennifer Vos making the rounds.  The boys at Topping Events are at it again. After a several month hiatus, Long Beach Fight Night busted through the early season rain showers to put on a great afternoon/evening of…

Herb’s Automotive – Custom Elegance

Story/Photos: T-Bone Signal Hill, CA – I go to a lot of automotive shops. Specialists in wiring, fabrication, paint/body, interior, etc.. In Southern California there are pockets of great shops in almost every community. As a journalist, I try to…

Duane Ballard – Luminary in Leather

Story/Pics: T-Bone If you have been to any motorcycle event recently across the country, you most likely have seen the work of Duane Ballard. Duane is an artist who’s canvas is the hide of the bovine variety. In the fine…