It was about a year ago when the folks at Rod Shows (promoters of the Grand National Roadster Show and others) called on Ron Cambra and some friends about a special exhibit for the 2023 Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS).…
Keep On Truckin’ at GNRS
Taylor Cable Celebrates 100th Anniversary
100 Years of Quality and Customer Satisfaction Taylor Cable Products is turning 100! The company kicked off its 100th Anniversary celebration at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California. “This is a prestigious show and a favorite of ours because it…
The Grand of the Grand National Roadster Show
Here is my take on the recent Grand National Roadster Show, The Grand Daddy Of Them All, GNRS, the kick-off show of the season. This year did not disappoint. Friday morning at the Media Briefing John Buck outlined what was…
Gen 4 LS3 Engine XS Intake Manifold by Performance Design
The XS Intake Manifold breaks the mold of the existing intake manifold architecture to maximize available space under the hood. When designing the optimum intake runner length and shape the fuel rail gets in the way…so we moved it….inside the…
Benchracing With Musclecars Part 2
Benchracing with Jersey and T-Bone Benchracing with Jersey and T-Bone. In this Part Two episode we explore the high-performance world of Musclecars! We learn Jersey’s favorite musclecar and dig deep into the GM COPO programs of Nickey, Dana, Yenko, Mr.…
Favorite Entertaining YouTube Channels
YouTube has quickly become a great source of entertainment online and I have a drop of four of my favorite channels. Back in the early pandemic era, Billy told me about a channel that is doing some hot wheels racing.…
2023 Motorsports Media Trade Conference
The MPMC Media Trade Conference. “Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council” or MPMC is a council in the SEMA Professional Trade Association. SEMA consists of specialty groups within the membership called Councils. ARMO is the Automotive Restoration Market Organization, HRIA is the…
Tri-Five Chevy 2” Drop ProSpindle and Brake Kits
FROM WILWOOD! Wilwood introduces their latest ProSpindle engineered to give 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air, and related cars, a 2” lower ride height and simplify performance brake installation. These precision-machined steel ProSpindles provide reinforced brake caliper mounts and an improved stance,…
Benchracing with Musclecars Part 1
Benchracing With Jersey and T-Bone In this Part One episode we explore the high-performance world of Musclecars! We try to define what a Musclecar is, the origins of Musclecars, and Jersey shares his favorite of all! We dig into early…
Let There Be Light…
Urban Transit’s Tactical Pick-up Light and Rollcage Utility Light We are not cavemen. Sure we may grunt and snort when working on our cars and bikes. And sure we might be all grimey and have bad “people” manners. Like our…
SEMA Ignited 2022
I am looking forward to the drive. Most people hate it. Not me. After the first two hours and we are out of the traffic, the desert is a nice place to be. My mind starts to wander and I…
HOT ROD Magazine: 75 Years
I can hear the muffled sounds of Mannix on the old boob tube downstairs in the den. Dad would occasionally yell up the stairs: “Be quiet up there and go to sleep!” My little brother and I have been “in…
Keep Your Cool
It hit me when I first opened the door. Sure it’s been a hot day and a hot week even. I pulled the door handle out and a soft wave of hot air passes by me. I slide into the…
Craig’s ’70 GTO Judge
A beautiful fully restored original 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge owned by Craig Kamansky. Matching numbers 400/366hb Ram Air III Engine. WT1 Judge Package. Original “PD” TH400 Automatic Transmission Safe-T-Track Rear Differential. Power disc brakes, Variable ratio power steering, factory AC,…
Slidebar Radio from Custom Autosound
New Products at the 2022 SEMA Show featuring Ryan McDonald from Custom Autosound Ryan points out the awesomeness which we call SLIDEBAR. Custom Autosound’s Slidebar Radio provides enthusiasts with a completely authentic looking classic car or truck stereo without sacrificing…