MOON Bike Building story. My name is Peter Ström and I am 54 years old from Stockholm, Sweden. I have a few bike-builds behind me – I built my wife’s FXR trike, Sportster chopper to myself, Sportster bobber whit a…
Peter Ström’s MOON BIKE
Old Yeller
A couple and their trucks. The first time I saw this truck it was love at first sight. Maybe it was the memory of the movie, or perhaps it was the song, She Never Cried (when old Yeller died). But…
Cruisin’ Brea Classic Car Show
The OTHER Father’s Day Show in Southern California. While turmoil erupts in Pomona, Craig Hoelzel of Flying Deuces takes the reigns at the Cruisin’ Brea Classic Car Show for another year. Click the image above to watch the video. Nearly…
Long Beach K-9 Officers Benefit Car Show
Hosted by the Long Beach Sultan’s Car Club Video; Directed, Shot, Edited at the Blacktop Media Network.
Talking Tailgates
A Daily Driver Report: The truck scene is so hot right now. We’ve been getting a bunch of shots from Texas Rich and then C-10 Talk did a ride out to Texas and at the recent SEMA Show. No doubt…
Youth Engagement with Edelbrock
Not long ago Billy and I went over to Edelbrock for a shop tour. I asked Eric Blakely, Director of Advertising, how a company like Edelbrock is engaging younger generations. “I am proud of the culture Vic Edelbrock has built…
Skid Loader Powered Rat
Don Carrick sent us this inventive hot rod he found in Pennsylvania. Brian Stichter owns a machine shop and sharpening business in Mohrsville, PA. His father always tinkered with cars including a ‘29 Model A Tudor. Brian’s earliest memories was…
MYCHANIC Pod Light and Tool Creeper
What can I say? We are big fans of MYCHANIC. I first saw them at the 2016 AAPEX show and was blown away by their cool design on garage staples. Smart Jumper Cables, SideKick Stool, and several LED Lights. The…
The Blacktop Baller Gets Armored
Dupli-Color’s Bed Armor This is a story of much needed father/son bonding time… My neighbor rolled his bed liner on a while back. It was super blotchy and didn’t last long at all. We saw the Dupli-Color Bed Armor with truck…
Hanging Out At Cambra Speed Shop
Introducing Cambra Speed Shop in Orange, CA For the past several years, Ron Cambra and his team of craftsmen have been turning out one fine car after another. Video presented by CON2R Thank you to Mitzi Valenzuela, Bob Ryder, Zoe…
Headlight Restoration
The Blacktop Baller gets clear vision. Billy and I rolled out to the Meguiar’s Garage for a demonstration with their Headlight Restoration Kit. Mike Pennington met us at the door and got busy sharing some tips and answering our questions…
Blacktop Betty: Kim Cole
Model: Kim Cole MUAH: Angel Jagger Photography: Angela Morales Photo Special Thanks to Tommy Jackson
Project Riff-Raff Wrap-up
There are several stories to write about the past 4 months as I dug into my car to completely re-wire it, clean up the engine compartment, and lightly re-style the interior. I will touch on the installation of things like…
One Sick Pan
Kenny Davanzo’s 1949 Chop Kenny took a basket-case of a bike from the Mississippi swamp and built it up to the laid-out chop you see here. He took it down to the frame and raked the neck to build a…
Karl Ardo’s Drag Bike
One look at this bike you will see the detail is simply incredible. This is Karl’s 10th Triumph build each comes from a single inspiration point. He set out to build a bike that would represent and perform like a…