SEMA awarded more than $270,000 this year in scholarships for current students and loan-forgiveness awards to employees of member companies. 2019 SEMA Memorial Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Award Winners Announced The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded $272,000 to 97 individuals…
If you grew up in Southern California from the mid ’50’s to the early 70’s, there is no doubt you had heard of Lions Drag Strip. Opening in 1955, the same year as Disneyland and in the middle of a…
SHOP TOUR There’s some bangin’ around town! The city of Orange, California has been recognized as a Hot Rod Hot Spot for decades, and now there’s a new kid on the block. As you walk around the bustling “circle” or…
Mark Sanders and his 1930 Model A Ford Pickup ‘Junior’ Last year we helped promote the CON2R Wheel Builder program on their website with a contest. The winner of the contest, Mark Sanders has sent us an update on the…
It’s been two-weeks. Two weeks of car shows, Father’s day events, work, Speedway, and the Born Free Motorcycle Show. Two weeks since I threw a leg over the new Indian Motorcycle Company’s Scout Bobber and rode it around the block…
New Pro-Fit 5-speed and 6-speed System For 1973-87 Chevy Squarebody Trucks The “Squarebody” Chevy truck is growing in popularity, so American Powertrain introduces their new Pro-Fit 5-speed and 6-speed system. This new Pro-Fit system features the rock solid TREMEC TKO 5-speed…
Reduce Interior Heat and Noise with the db Headliner Kit™ from Heatshield Products Helps significantly lower interior noise and temperatures Does not add dead weight above the center of gravity Won’t affect headliner fitment Made in the USA Heatshield Products…
An Intimate Evening At The NHRA Motorsports Museum After spending the day at Mitzi’s Pinup Pool Party, I rolled Project Riff-Raff over to the NHRA Museum for the Vinyl Inspiration exhibit opening reception. It was a big day, May 18,…
Created by noted automotive designer Eric Brockmeyer, the new perpetual trophy will be awarded for the first time in 2020, accompanying the new rules and prize purse announced for the award earlier this year. The Grand National Roadster Show, the…
The B.A.D. Bike Build is lower, longer and rigid. Billy and Tony talk about how the project is back and celebrating Voodoo Vintage and Cambra Speed Shop for their help on the project.
Part of our #KidWrencher series we meet up with Branden Wells, Co-Founder of Apprentice Builds, a non-profit teaching at-risk youth mechanical skills. They are in desperate need of your help. Check it out: Be sure to see more info at…
Last we left off, we had just received the Voodoo Vintage MK50 Hardtail Kit for the 1980 Shovel. We stripped the bike down and took it over to OC Sandblasting where Paul and the crew took it in and handed…
Daily Driver Report By Shop Doggie Hilda I get so excited when I see the boys get the ramp and set it up. I know it’s time for a ride. We usually ride in Billy’s Blacktop Baller a 2007 HEMI…
Can’t see at night? Headwinds, the leader in custom headlights, introduces their Headlight Adapter for 1934 Oldsmobile. With these adapters you can replace your dim stock lamps with 7” hi-output halogen or LED lamps that come in a variety of…
Dad and Grandpa help Garrett build his truck I got wind of this story of a teen building a 1940 Ford Truck through Scott over at Ron Francis Wiring. Scott introduced me to John Quinn, co-host with Ben Notaro of…
