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 Skuza Caddy

February 28, 2012February 28, 2012 T-Bone Comment is Closed

This month we feature a really sweet mild custom 1961 Cadillac. The boys at Skuza Motorsports – yep, of NHRA fame – sent us this, their latest from the shop in Broadview Heights, Ohio. Story: T-Bone, Photos: Skuza Motorsports and Kirsten Baker-Volatile Images I can smell the Chanel #5 as my mom is getting ready […]

CW Restorations and a 41 Willys Coupe.

February 23, 2012February 24, 2012 T-Bone Comment is Closed

Chris Womack shares us the star of this season of Chop Cut Rebuild with Dan Woods on SPEED: Story By T-Bone, Photos: T-Bone and CW Restorations I first met Chris Womack at the Grand National Roadster Show. There he was up front in Building 4 with the contenders for the coveted AMBR award. His 41 […]

Jockey Shift Kit Installation

February 22, 2012February 22, 2012 T-Bone Comment is Closed

Story and Photography by: Tony Colombini Installing the Widow Maker Industries’ Jockey Shift Kit on a pair of Harleys. Old school bikes are becoming more popular, the tide is turning from the modern fat-tire long – OCC Style – choppers to small and spry bobbers. We see bikes reminiscent of the mid 40’s – 50’s […]

Andre Prescott – 16 year old racing phenom

February 6, 2012 T-Bone Comment is Closed

Local youth continues to race his way up the competition ladder. At 16 years old, the La Quinta High School Honors Junior, Andre Prescott, is one of the youngest drivers in his sport, topping speeds of 130 mph, piloting a 2900lb, 600hp, stock car. Cutting his teeth on the local short tracks, at the age […]

Grand National Roadster Show 2012

February 3, 2012February 3, 2012 T-Bone Comment is Closed

Back to the Future By: Tony T-Bone Colombini It is time to kick-off another show season and here we are at the grand daddy of them all, The Grand National Roadster Show. The event was spectacular. With cars from all around the world, it was nice to see some new rides, some familiar friends and […]

Easyriders Bike Show Tour 2012 Kickoff

February 3, 2012February 3, 2012 T-Bone Comment is Closed

By Alan Zusman [We sent crazed enthusiast Alan Z up the street to Anaheim to shoot the Easyriders Bike Show Tour kickoff in Anaheim. Alan is a regular at all kinds of automotive and motorcycle events here in Southern California. He has a vast knowledge of racing, classic cars, and builders. We welcome Alan to […]

Swoopy – Kustom Dodge 4-Door

January 26, 2012January 26, 2012 T-Bone Comment is Closed

Swoopy is proving to generate a lot of interest. What started out as a 1947 four door Dodge has evolved into a full custom. The principle theme is a strong emphasis on flowing lines, minimal use of chrome, and few, if any, operational controls being readily evident. Swoopy contains a series of innovative design features, […]

Best Of – 2005

January 21, 2012January 21, 2012 T-Bone Comment is Closed

Here is a first in our new series of photo essays called Best Of. This time we take you back to 2005 where we went to the Temecula Rod Run, The San Diego Kustom Kulture show, Fabulous Fords Forever, San Diego Auto Museum, and others.

Undercover Protection

January 21, 2012January 8, 2013 T-Bone Comment is Closed

We have never been a big fan of covering our vehicles here at Blacktop Magazine, however, we found a need recently when planning a ride on the Harleys. We searched through the catalogs and websites and wanted to try out a couple of covers for both the truck that would be staying at home and […]

Cable Air Show

January 19, 2012January 19, 2012 T-Bone Comment is Closed

By Gary Morin Getting Down on What Goes Up. [I met Maniac-Mike early on a Wednesday morning during the weekly Speedway Riders Breakfast at his café at Cable Airport. Cable is the largest privately owned airport in the world. At over 100 acres the airport was built by Mikes grandfather in 1945. Imagine the scene […]

Stan’s Plaques and Gassers

January 12, 2012January 13, 2012 T-Bone Comment is Closed

I tagged along today with Jack Petitt as he went to visit with his buddy Stan. We rolled in his 57 Pontiac Star Chief, the one you may have seen in the special 50th issue of Ol’ Skool Rodz. A very nice car and of course lots of thumbs up as we bumped along north […]

Happy New Year

January 2, 2012 T-Bone Comment is Closed

Happy New Year! 2012 marks our 15th year with you. Back in 1997, as an automotive enthusiast I was looking online for a list of car shows and to no avail. I then built Car-Shows.com which quickly became a place to share photos of events, vehicles, people and products. Shortly after, I started Bike-Shows.com for […]