This car looked familiar to me. Somewhere in the back of my head, I had this little spot that said; I know this type of car. Maybe because I see it at shows and events around the southland, but in…
David Smith’s ’28 Ford Model A 49A Special Coupe
Mercifuls Roll Into The Early Times Picnic
For 58 years. Yep, 58 glorious years Early Times Car Club of Southern California have been hosting a picnic. For as long as I can remember it has been held at the Compton Hunting and Fishing Club. For those who…
STRIP TO STREET
Steve Sanders’ 1961 Corvette he has owned since 1972 Steve bought the Corvette the summer after he graduated from High School and turned 18. He didn’t realize at the time, he bought a straight up and very used race car.…
Cruisin Brea on Father’s Day 2024
Father’s Day in Southern California is ripe with plenty of events. Ride out to Century Cycles was an old favorite with my motorcycle buddies. L.A. Roadsters Show is another favorite if you dig traditional hot rods and modern street rods,…
1953 Chevy Tin Woodie Wagon
I caught up with Alex Vanichuk as he made a stop on his week and a half road trip from Langley, British Columbia Canada to go to Donut Derelicts saturday morning. He and his wife left the boys at home,…
Hot Rods and Warplanes
It was hot out on the airstrip today. Mark this day July 20, 2024 because as I walk around these beautiful pieces of rolling tin my senses are time traveling back to the euphoria of post-war America. My eyes tend…
Born Free 15
The 2024 Born Free Motorcycle Show This past June was the time for Born Free Motorcycle Show #15! The hottest day of the year so far and the bikes were even hotter as they rolled into the show on the…
Hand-Me-Down Kustom
Bobby Z’s 1952 Chevy Coupe I have seen this coupe around for a while. It had silver/black scallops on satin green at one point. Then I noticed a young guy and his daughter with it at car shows. I meet…
KBS Top Coater
Beautiful, High Solids, UV Stable Topcoat KBS Top Coater premium topcoat provides a beautiful, highly durable, UV stable and permanent final finish that withstands dulling and fading caused by prolonged exposure to sunlight. This very-high solids paint does not run…
Rumble on the Cobblestones
Aces Car Club’s 2024 Hot Rod Resurrection Aces Car Club of Orange County have got the lockdown on one of the coolest shows of the year. Among the usually quiet walkways around Old World Village in Huntington Beach, California on…
2nd Annual Cambra Speed Shop Good Times Block Party
The hottest day of the year cast it’s spicy rays on the 2nd. Annual Good Times Block Party at Cambra Speed Shop in Orange, California. It was only a year ago when John Buck announced that Cambra Speed Shop is…
Craig Cornett’s Great Grandfather’s 1955 Chevy 210 Handyman
I am rolling around the Cruisin’ Brea Classic Car Show on Father’s Day this year. Taking a break from working the booth for Cambra Speed Shop and I see this slammed wagon in a flat paint job. How dare he,…
UPGRADING THE TRANSMISSION COOLER
Was it just another reason to work in the garage with Billy? Or, actually time to do some upgrades and fix some annoying issues? With the car on stands in the garage to do some maintenance, like change oil and…
2024 Orange Plaza Rotary Car Show
The Orange Plaza Rotary Car Show held their 28th Annual event recently closing down the famous and historic Orange Plaza/Circle. The show sold out of registrations in record time. Over 400 cars lined the streets of historic buildings for an…
A Visit To Groovy Ghost Vintage
I heard of a new vintage shop opening up in Old Towne Orange. I was there when Groovy Ghost Vintage opened their doors and I was their first customer picking up a Hot Wheels Tossin’ T-Bird set and a partial…