Don’t you just dig the projects where everything goes as planned? Can you tell me what that is like? Lately it seems that everything I touch just snowballs into a big deal. Case in point working on the Blacktop Bruiser lately. The Blacktop Bruiser is a 2005 RAM 1500 5.7L Hemi standard cab/short bed truck. […]
Lava™ Heat Shield For Your Master Cylinder Cooler Brake Fluid and Improved Braking Performance for GM Master Cylinders with Lava™ Master Cylinder Heat Shield from Heatshield Products Direct-fit for popular GM cast-iron disc-brake master cylinder Chemical resistant and rated for constant 1,200 degrees F Easy to install; fits both driver- and passenger-side brake line connections […]
Full Size Ford Power Steering Conversion There is something magical about driving an old car. Now, I don’t mean to wax philosophical on you, but if you have been behind the wheel of a classic car, I am sure you feel it too. Especially these days. These days where all the cars tend to look […]
GORGEOUS IRWINDALE RACING LADIES The Gorgeous Irwindale Racing Ladies (G.I.R.L.) is an organization that was founded by CEO Kelly Anderson on June 9th, 2020 to encourage women and bring them together in a predominantly male sport. The organization is led by Amber Marquardt, President, Tatiana Weiss, Vice President, Nikki George, Race Captain, and Tanya Toothman, […]
Installing the Differential and Gears at J & S Gear Company. This has been an interesting project. The closest I have ever done of something like this is when we replaced the rear end on my nephew Marcus’ #KidWrencher ’66 Mustang. Good thing I have some friends to call on. Gordon McIlonie, President of my […]
ArtMartyr Gallery Presents the work of Chris Garcia. My name is Chris “The Betty Hunter” Garcia. My work is based around Vintage SciFi and Custom Car Culture. I also build sculptures such as Robots, Rayguns and UFO’s. “The Betty Hunters” is a brand I started back in 2009. I’ve always lived that 40’s, 50’s lifestyle, […]
Bob and Susan Land’s 1962 Corvette. After the owner’s terrible wind surfing accident in the middle of the build, the team at Cambra Speed Shop finished up this beauty in time for the 2020 Grand National Roadster Show. Chassis: Roadster Shop “Fast Track” Corvette IFS and IRS Suspension: Roadster Shop Independent Front: air bags Independent […]
• WRAPPING THE PIPES ON THE ROAD KING • A Shocker Choppers Feature: Billy and I worked together in the garage again today. This time we re-wrapped the pipes on my ’04 Road King Custom. The Samson True Dual pipes needed a bit of cosmetic update since the last time we wrapped them several years […]
Original Redline Hot Wheels Racing, Cacklefest and Car Show I have been working on collecting the first series of original “played with” Redline Hot Wheels known as “The Sweet 16”. Just as I completed the collection by flipping some garage finds, Billy turned me on to 3DBotmaker diecast racing channel on YouTube. Inspired by the […]
It’s been a while. Yep, a while since I slid behind the wheel of my Spectraflame Blue Torero. I remember seeing the car as a kid when it was brand new. The style and design was like something I have never seen before. It was the most aerodynamic vehicle from the maker. A two-seater that […]
Here’s the interview of Metallica front man James Hetfield from the “Reclaimed Rust” opening exhibit of his collection of cars donated to the Petersen Automobile Museum.
DAILY DRIVER REPORT The Check Engine Light came on, and then off, and then back on again recently on the Blacktop Bruiser 2005 5.7L Hemi RAM truck recently. I first thought about writing an article about how to turn off that annoying Check Engine Light by covering it up with some tape. I would go […]
