This ’53 Starlight Coupe has taken trophies at local car shows. It is 100% original and virtually rust free. Under the hood is a Studebaker 289 V8. I recently installed a T5 trans and a 3.42 out of Chevy S10 pickups. -Bill Nicholson Car Images: 

National Street Rod Association (NSRA) The National Street Rod Association (aka NSRA), has been serving rodders since 1970 with an organization dedicated to bringing rodders together with quality events. The NSRA has many programs designed to benefit our hobby, most notably the 23 Point Inspection provided FREE at all NSRA events and many other rod… Continue reading NSRA 2016 Event Schedule

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association With the AutoCross series at the Goodguys events being so popular, Goodguys has added the Duel in Des Moines, presented by Optima Batteries, to the 25th anniversary Heartland Nationals, July 1-3 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. This mid-season competition will offer some fun twists and turns for the overall Duel… Continue reading Duel in the Desert Added to Goodguys Schedule

  One down 10 to go!  The first show of the 2016 Carlisle Events schedule is in the books and once more, it was a resounding success.  Auto Mania, a three day swap meet at the Allentown Fairgrounds, is Pennsylvania’s LARGEST indoor and heated swap meet and it proved once more that the collector car… Continue reading Allentown Fairgrounds Come to Life with Thousands of Automotive Enthusiasts

Koul Tools The engineers over at Koul Tools keep coming up with the most ingenious products! Their latest invention is called the EZ-On Hose Press, and it makes installing push-on hose fittings a snap! Check out the video below to find out how the EZ-On Hose Press will make your life that much easier! From… Continue reading EZ-On Hose Press from Koul Tools

CMA Products The original dry automotive paint stripper that revolutionized the industry over 30 years ago and still going strong! This unique patented product is a wet-to-dry paint remover that lets the stripper do the work for you!  In the refinishing industry, time is money, so why waste both with physically sanding? Brush on wet; walk away; allow to… Continue reading CMA Products Strip-It-Dry – The Original Dry Paint Remover

BASF Paint News BASF Paint Brands More than the best paint and the best support As the world’s largest chemical company, BASF offers intelligent solutions based on innovative products and tailor-made services. We create opportunities for success through trusted and reliable partnerships. Our Automotive Refinish business makes and markets the finest coatings available for body… Continue reading BASF Paint – More Than the Best Paint and the Best Support

Andy Leach, owner of Cal Auto Creations, took home the gold for the best-of-the-best custom car competition with his 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Bubble Top. Leach’s custom creation will be on its way to Barrett Jackson’s Scottsdale auction block as part of Lot #1362.1. “To me, timelessness is about restraint, good taste and working… Continue reading Bubble Top Award Winner Heading to Scottsdale

Rebuilt 1930 Ford Moon Shine runner. Car Images: 

Words and Photos: “Big Al” Liebmann Made a stopover at Throttle Jockey Originals is a custom hot rod fabrication and speed shop located in Long Island, New York. The business is owned and operated by T.J. O’Grady, whose father was a race car driver who instilled a passion for vintage autos.  TJ spent many late… Continue reading Behind the Door of Throttle Jockey Originals