Tag: HD

A Spark of Knowledge

Installing Pulstar Plasma-Core Spark Plugs on a 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Custom Photos/Story: Tony Colombini Sometimes a story may take on a life of it’s own. This simple project in the garage started out as a quick installation tech article,…

Installing Weatherstrip

Jeff’s late ’55 Chevy Truck Cab gets Weatherproofed Photos: Jeff Allen and Tony Colombini, Story: Tony Colombini When I joined the Mercifuls Car Club many years ago, Jeff Allen was voted in on the same day. However, Jeff was a member in…

The Moyer Dream Machine

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…

Wrap Artist

A Blacktop Installation Feature: Wrapping Pipes on “Down Payment Blues”. T-Bone’s bike gets wrapped up with Heatshield Products’ Cobra Skin Exhaust Wrap. I have been meaning to do this for a while. It was only a week when my bike…

40 Years of So Cal Motorcycle History

Exclusively on BlacktopTV Tony interviews Gary Dupape of Wheel Works about his 40 years of motorcycle service, safety and history at Wheel Works with his partner Dave Newton. Video produced at Blacktop Media Network, photos from Wheel Works and on…

Historic Racer Comes Out of the Shadows

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…

Eight Rib Serpentine Pulley Drive System

S-Drive Plus Eight Rib Serpentine Pulley Drive System Image and story provided by Eddie Motorsports Serpentine Pulley Drive Systems are unquestionably the most compact and reliable option for adding accessories to the engine in your Muscle Car or Street Rod.…

The 2016 Grand National Roadster Show

The Grand-Daddy of them All. Story/Photos/Video: Tony Colombini OK, I will say it. I usually don’t pay to get into shows. If not a media pass, then it’s with a buddy or vendor who has an extra pass. Some would…

Chris Unger’s Deuce Coupe

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…

ACME Speed Shop

A BlacktopTV Interview Tony interviews John Mearns from ACME Speed Shop at the 2016 Grand National Roadster Show. John has been an inspirational character in the “Car Show Carny” circuit. Acme supports upcoming and established artists alike with their limited…