Words & Photos: Big Al Liebmann It was time to venture out to another shop this time in countryside Hills of PA to Creative Rod & Kustom.  I have seen Mark work recently as a Riddler Great8 and other unique cars from his high energy, talented employees. Mark spent his early teens working on… Continue reading Behind the Door of Creative Rod and Kustom

Written by Chadly Johnson Model “A” coupes, you see a lot of them out there, so it takes a pretty unique one to make someone stop and take a look. When I spotted Dan Szydel’s amazing coupe at the first annual Vintage Torque Fest, I stopped dead in my tracks. I made a lap around… Continue reading Dan Szydel's "A" Coupe

Written by Chadly Johnson Artists, it seems, have a bit of an unfair advantage when it comes to building a custom car. Their artistic eye can bring together all the elements of design, color, flow, and proportion in a way that results in a true stand out. Sometimes the artist executes the build themselves, while… Continue reading Chrome Gypsy Tattoo '64 Econoline

In the very early morning hours of January 6, Auto Club Famoso Raceway suffered a fire that destroyed the old tower and all of the operational equipment housed there, including one of the track’s safety vehicles. Luckily, the newer part of the tower that houses almost irreplaceable timing equipment suffered only minor damage and the… Continue reading Fans Rally to Rebuild Famoso Raceway

It’s a 69 RoadRunner Hardtop that someone else started back in 1992 and by 1994 he had lost interest so it sat until I bought it a few months ago. The car was built in So. California and spent most of its life there until the owner retired in 92 and moved up to Washington State. It… Continue reading Vic Stein's '69 Plymouth Roadrunner

Welder Series Welder Series’ Sway Bar Kits are available 36″ and 46″ wide, but can be cut down (with hack saw) to any length. The bar is ¾” diameter 4142 cold finished, heat treated, with one end splined ¾-36. The other end of the bar is smooth. This smooth end gets pinned and welded into a… Continue reading Welder Series Sway Bar Kit

  Just before 3:30 AM, the Kern County Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Auto Club Famoso Raceway. Due to the rural location of the facility and the lack of nearby hydrants, crews had to shuttle water from the canal at HWY 99 & WHY 46 to the track in order to fight… Continue reading Fire at Famosa Raceway

Performance Automatic has stepped up their game with the  new “3.5 Eco Boost Street Smart Package”. Ford has created an outstanding state of the art crate engine, the 3.5 Eco Boost. Plenty of horsepower and lots of torque, plus twin turbos, this engine looks to be very popular in Street Rods, Muscle Cars and Pro… Continue reading Performance Automatic Releases Ford 3.5 Eco Boost "Street Smart Systems" Package

  CASTING DESCRIPTION:   We’re currently on a nationwide search for folks who recently purchased or are about to purchase a unique, classic, custom and/or hot rod as well as car experts and sellers who are looking to find a prospective buyer or would like to have their vehicle featured. This series will follow potential… Continue reading Major Cable Network Seeking Buyers & Sellers of Hot Rods, Customs, & Resto Mods

Written by Chadly Johnson Datsun 510s have had a long cult following…loyal enthusiasts who have loved these cars long before their recent upswing in the collector car market. One such 510 loyalist is Tim Bridges who makes his living as a body man and painter at MetalWorks Classic Auto Restoration in Eugene, Oregon. Tim’s dedication… Continue reading Jon Mannila's '69 Datsun 510