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.

Monterey Classic Car Week Contest

EXPERIENCE MONTEREY CLASSIC CAR WEEK BY WINNING A TRIP FOR TWO   Monterey, California (June 1, 2011) – The idea for an opportunity to provide automotive enthusiasts a chance to experience Monterey’s Classic Car Week was born from the continued amazement…

Rip’s B.A.D. Ride Car Show

The first-ever Car Show at the American Diabetes Association’s 14th Annual Rip’s B.A.D. Ride (Bikers Against Diabetes) came off without a hitch. Would’ve liked to see a few more cars, and all the cars that were there were really nice…

Wheelers Speed Shop

You may have read the article on Dan Fink Metalworks last month. While in the area I found Wheelers Speed Shop, just a few doors down the street from Fink. I was surprised to find a large busy shop with…

Blacktop Betty: Heather Rowe

When Heather commented on the Sidehack Racing article, I knew she would be a good candidate for a photoshoot at Driggers’ and Jones’ shop. I directed her that the sport is extreme and that we would use that as a…

Sanitarium Cycles / Welderup Shop Party

Whiskey Pete told us: “If it’s shiney, it’s from my side of the garage (Sanitarium Cycles) and if you need a tetanus shot it’s from the other side.” The other-side is Welderup. And I must say these “Rat Rods” are…

Anaheim/Fullerton HD 45th Birthday Party

What a party it was. Disco and the crew at Anaheim/Fullerton Harley-Davidson know how to throw a party. Great music, awesome rides, plenty of friends and cool trophys. Potter and I brought the Rapidago out and entered it in the…

Speedway Sidecar Racing

It all started with an e-mail from my buddy Keith at Sunnymead Cycles that T-Rod and his speedway sidehack crew will be at the Westminster HD for their open house. At the event, we heard there would be other teams…

Viva Las Vegas Video 1

We hit it big in Vegas for the Viva Las Vegas Show. Coming soon vids and pics from the Rat City Ruckus, Lowbrow Las Vegas shows. We also hit a couple shops; Tucker Performance, Count’s Kustoms and a party at…

Wander through the Cycle Garden

It’s harvest time in the Garden. Moto-Guzzi parts and restorations are being harvested as we speak. No stomping on grapes in this Italian crop. Moe and the boys expertly restore pre-1975 Ambassador, Eldorado, V700 and V7Sport models. Moe let us…

Dan Fink Metalworks

Blacktop Magazine stopped by Dan Fink Metalworks to see what’s new at the shop. I met up with Owner John West who showed me around the clean shop. He was proud of the work being finished on a Rolls Royce…