Article Archive

Our Heroes:

Dick "Fuzzy" Fuerholzer sent us this special memorial to Roger Lick, an Icon of the car world in Des Plaines, Illinois, who passed away on March 24, 2005.   Check It Out.

The 3rd Annual Racing Memorabilia Auction at the NHRA Motorsports Museum was a great event which included the naming of the HotRod Reunion Honorees for this year. There were lots of neat items auctioned off... Take a look (Feb 2005)

We wanted to "revisit" an old friend of ours... Dick Dean... one of the early customizers who shaped our hobby. We have several articles done a few years ago that are "timeless" especially given the resurgence in the customs and resto rods these days. This is a rare look at one of the masters at work and at some of his creations.
Dick DeanThe story of the man and his work.
Dick Deans Mercs The Merc is what Dick is famous for check these out....
The Mervet Put a Mercury on a Corvette Chassis, as only Dick Dean can do. This car was built a few years ago.
Cars of the Stars built by Dick Dean.... just a few of his many !

Living Legends panel at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum... A great get-together covered by Bill Groak Take a look

On Dec 2, 2004 there was a special dinner celebration at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum to honor Vic Edelbrock and the Edelbrock family for their contribution to the industry. We had a front row seat thanks to Bill Groak. ... Come on in....

Motorsports Memorabilia Auction... You shoulda been there ! Take a look at the great stuff they auctioned off at the Wally Parks Motorsports Museum on Feb 20th... It's quite an event Feb 2004

Ford Racing Brunch What happens when six pioneers in motorsports get together to swap race stories ? Well when it includes legends such as Art Chrisman, Alex Xydias, Bobby Meeks, Jim Dilamarter, Bill Stroppe Jr. and Wally Parks........ take a look It's quite an event Dec 13 2003

Blast To The Past:

John Walter Trapp sent in these pictures of some of his Dad's collection. Walter Trapp has been a custom car buff for many years and his sons are right there with him....   Check It Out.

Our favorite Blast to the Past of all times is the article on the Westchester Street Rods 30th Anniversary with shots from way back when....   This is a real trip back in time .. and Way Cool

Dick "Fuzzy" Fuerholzer is a long time friend of George Barris and had these great old pictures from the 50's ... Take a look

Remember listening to the Beatles, the Doors, the Beach Boys and the Rolling Stones? Some of us even remember the DJ�s who �programmed� our young minds back then. Terry Kohl sent in an article about  the world of Radio that we all remember......   Check It Out.

Memory Lane features pictures from the "Good Old Days" sent in by our visitors. We started out with an article from the WSRA celebrating their 30th anniversary as a club and got such a good response to it that we thought we'd carry it a step further and invite our visitors to send in a picture of their first car or their old club meetings, etc with a little info. Take a look at Ray Schulers first car, some pictures of Jack, our fearless leader and his old cars... and some other neat pics... then send us yours. 2003

More memories from Joe Brienza.
Joe Brienza of Long Island, New York sent in some more pictures from his rodding past. This one is a La Salle he built in the 80's Check it out... 2003

A Blast from the Past...
Joe Brienza of Long Island, New York sent in a great story and some old pictures of his first rod way back in 1959. This awesome car won many awards and was even on the cover of HotRod Magazine.... Blast from the Past... 2003

From Our Visitors & Friends:

Thomas McGinnity and Ward Jones sent in this great article from our friends of the WSRA conducting a winter metal working workshop.... What fun these guys have !   Check It Out.

Dick "Fuzzy" Fuerholzer sent in this great article about the 50 year reunion of the "Misfires" Car Club  Check It Out.

Dick "Fuzzy" Fuerholzer took a tour of Larry Goulds collection   Take a Look .

Dan Ballow sent in this article on his work on a friends car   Check It Out.

Insuring the '80's Car With prices going up, it's time to take a look at your insurance on your '80's collectible car.... This is information you need ! T

Dick "Fuzzy" Fuerholzer sent in these pictures of Gene Howards '50 Buick... a truly rare car... Check it out

Dick "Fuzzy" Fuerholzer sent in some pictures of a "Customs" Junkyard... Take a look!

Dick "Fuzzy" Fuerholzer sent in some cool Flathead Roadster pics... Take a look!

Mustang Dream Lives On by Terry Kohl A very touching story of how a man lives on in his car !

From Legend to Legacy This great story by Terry Kohl tells about a young mans dream of owning a Stutz Bearcat and his pursuit of his dream.. From Legend to Legacy

Modern Rods & Rodders:

Performance West Group in conjunction with DaimlerChrysler Corporation has four more vehicle to introduce: Chrysler 300C Hurst Edition. For More On These, Dodge Dakota T/A, Dodge Magnum Force, and the 2005 Mustang GT/R-CODE. For more on these vehicle Click Here!

2005 Chrysler 300C Hurst Edition Working in conjunction with the DaimlerChrysler Corporation and the Hurst division of Mr. Gasket Company, Performance West Group is proud to introduce the Chrysler 300C Hurst Edition Concept. Sept 2004

California Kid Prowler Another winner from Larry Weiner and Performance West Group. Check out this California Kid inspired Prowler. Check this out ! April 2004

Performance West Durango Power Boss Larry Weiner of Performance West is the master in showing you how to take a stock vehicle and "Make it your own". Here he did a complete "Restyle" on a 2004 Dodge Durango ... Check this out ! March 2004

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