Articles of hot rods, customs, classics, bikes and other rides.
OLD IRON NEVER DIES My name is Chris and I was a Chevy addict. Three years ago that changed when I admitted to my husband Gabe that I wanted a Mopar. Thinking that this might end in divorce, I was happy to hear that he wanted one too! I set a goal to own a […]
The Cam Jammers’ 1935 Ford 5-Window Coupe. Photos: Studio 413, Story: Jerry Zero, Model: Andrea DePalma “Witchdoctor†was built in memory of Jerry Zero Sr. who was one of the founding members and President of the “Cam Jammers†out of Conshohocken PA in the mid 50’s. This was at a time when aftermarket rod parts were virtually non […]
I first saw Tony Divish’s 1946 Chevy Panel truck at the Wamego Kansas 4th of July celebration called the Walter P. Chrysler Car Show, since Walter P. Chrysler’s birthplace is Wamego Kansas also known by the locals here as the gateway to Oz. I was passing through the car show quickly same cars I’ve seen […]
Rick and Tempie Abate’s Custom 1967 Cadillac Coupe De Ville In an action packed 18 weeks the Ron Cambra and Matt Bernal styled Coupe De Ville was torn down and re-built to display at the 2016 Good-Guys Del Mar Nationals. Rick Abate and his wife Tempie, who are very familiar with these mid-late ’60’s Cadillacs directed the […]
Photos: Rich Pierce We recently stopped by KC’s Speed Shop to take some shots as well as to catch up with him and see what he’s been up to. KC Mathieu is his full name and is best known for his work that has been seen on Discovery Channel’s hit reality show “Fast n Loud” […]
Story and Photos: Tony “T-Bone” Colombini, Model: Melissa Swizz Ron had a dream. Ever since he was in High School, he has longed for another ’55 Chevy. After a great and successful career in construction, his dream has come true. Ron and Lucy Moyer tasked a local hot rod shop to build a custom gasser that had […]
Incredible piece of history. This Model T based race car was raced on 1/2 mile dirt tracks in Kansas and Colorado by Mr. William Frastchner of Offerle, Kansas in the early 1920’s. Frastchner suffered an accident in a race in Dodge City, Kansas in 1925 and raced no more. The car continued to race under other […]
Rare and Traditional Hot Rod Story/Photos: T-Bone The Ford Three-Window Coupe is one of the most sought after hot rods. Once the deuce was introduced it has been recognized as the quintessential hot rod. In this example, Chris Unger has been collecting parts for nearly 20 years to build this car from the ground up with […]
The 4th Annual Spark of Love Toy Drive and Car Show December 13, 2015
An Offy Nice Car This beautiful Offenhauser 110 powered 1947 Kurtis Kraft midget race car recently came in to the Car Crazy Depot in Old Towne Orange, California. It comes along with a book that documents it’s history since 1947 and starting and tuning instructions.
NOW ON BLACKTOP TV: Recap Trailer of the 2015 SEMA Show T-Bone, Billy, Travis and John run the show to find new trends, and meet new friends. Whew! What a crazy week that was. Billy and I left a bit late from the homestead so we didn’t get a chance to stop at KC’s Fool […]
NOW ON BLACKTOP TV: Mark Johnson’s 1965 Falcon Altered Gasser Video shot by Primer Podcast and edited by The Blacktop Media Network. Mark Johnson tells the story about his altered gasser at the 2015 SEMA Show.
