You might remember that in 2009 the Mooneyes Christmas Party was basically rained out. Sure, some die-hard enthusiasts showed up, but it was a fraction of the number of cars and spectators that the show had drawn in years past. To make up for the fact that it rained, Chico and the crew from Mooneyes had a make up show in the summertime that was a huge hit. Read the rest of this entry »
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MOONEYES CHRISTMAS PARTY – Perfect weather for a car show…
March 31st, 2011RIP Barry Lobeck…
January 7th, 2011
I got the news in my inbox this morning that Barry Lobeck had passed away at his home with his wife Ginny and his family by his side. He didn’t invent “bigs-and-littles” or building really low cars, but he perfected it. He is personally responsible for building a couple of the cars that are my personal favorites. Godspeed Barry, we miss you already. Read the rest of this entry »
LIFELONG LOVE AFFAIR – For Tony Miller, his love for T roadsters started in 1961
January 7th, 2011
An 11-year-old Tony Miller stumbled across a ’23 T track roadster sitting in a parking lot in Santa Monica in 1961 and it stopped him dead in his tracks. In the few minutes he spent looking at the car, it made a lifelong impression on just how he would view T roadsters for the rest of his life. Read the rest of this entry »
Quick Snap Shots…
December 2nd, 2010
We went to the Wally Parks NHRA Museum in Pomona, California the other day and we already had the camera out, so we took a couple extra photos. If you have never been to the NHRA Museum, you should put it on your bucket list. It is amazing!
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THE COPPER COUPE – From rough to diamond
October 12th, 2010
Don’t be duped by “The Copper Coupe.” The moniker has nothing to do with the chosen hue: L.A. Copper Metallic. It’s more about the owner, Robin Welborn, a retired L.A. Copper who knows patience. Rob had to wait a long, long time to enjoy this car.
It all started in 1968, a young college student in need of money to pay for school offered up the tired coupe and it was Rob who the kid out by paying full market value for the car, $400. Remember it was 1968 after all! The car had a badly butchered frame and a small block Chevy motor of questionable origin dangling from an old Hurst cradle mount – to put it mildly, the coupe was no cherry. The car spent the next almost 40 years tucked away safely in Rob’s garage waiting for its time to shine. Read the rest of this entry »
Pasadina Roadsters Reliability Run Video
August 16th, 2010
One of our friends sent us a link to this really cool video that has been put together of the Pasadina Roadsters’ Reliability Run. It is a really well put together video and does a remarkably good job of cramming one of the coolest all-day driving events in Southern California into a couple minutes. Watch it for yourself and find out.
Lucky Number Seven – Mark Ford’s Hemi-Powered Hot Rod
August 16th, 2010
If you could pick one word to describe Mark Ford, “determined” would definitely make the short list. That’s because he had a picture of the hot rod that he wanted to build and worked tirelessly to make sure that the end result matched it, right down to the paint—or lack thereof. Read the rest of this entry »
Once and Done Header Bolts – Self-Locking Bolts From Totally Stainless
August 16th, 2010
One wrench, no loose parts, installation is fast and easy. The 3/8-inch 16 six-point header bolts require a 3/8-inch wrench. A six- or 12-point wrench can be used.
As long as hot rodders have been modifying their vehicles, the installation of headers has been the first modification of choice. The continual loosening of header bolts and the resulting blown out gaskets and annoying exhaust leaks are often ongoing reminders. For years the best methods for retaining header bolts have been lock washers, internal and external star washers, and safety wire. Recently, three new retaining systems have come to hot rodders’ rescue.
One system utilizes bolts with grooves around the head, separate locks and retaining clips. This system would work well on a hoodless roadster, but it presents a real challenge when you get to the left rear exhaust port bolts on your power-brake-equipped muscle car. Read the rest of this entry »
Bumper Dragging Wheelie On 10.5 Tires!
August 10th, 2010
This is one of our favorite videos. You have to wonder if the wheelie caught the driver by surprise, or was he expecting it? Either way you have to give it up to Dennis Wile for putting it on the rear bumper and then finishing the run on the 1/8th mile track at Irwindale, CA. Click the “More” button below to see the entire video.
Metal Shaping A Welded Part – Without Splitting it!
August 9th, 2010
Anybody who has ever tried to shape a MIG or TIG welded part knows the joys of splitting the metal at the seam. Well, see how an experienced metal shaper, Ken White welds these two pieces of aluminum together, then shapes it to his hearts content.
The secret is a simple oxy-acetylene torch weld that can handle “shaping abuse”. Five minutes of gas welding followed by another five minutes of heavy-duty metal shaping to demonstrate weld strength by master metalman Kent White. Click “More” to see the whole video.
SEPTEMBER ISSUE ON SALE 7/13/2010
