Words and Photos: Chadly Johnson I think we’ve all heard the old country and western song “I was country when country wasn’t cool.”  I can’t help but think of that song when I look at this gorgeous 61 bubble top built by Mark Moriarity of Minneapolis, MN.  Now that I have you confused I will… Continue reading Mark Moriarity's 1961 Bubble Top Chevrolet Impala

Written by Clive Branson It is fascinating how car brands evolve through the years. Some improve with such fluidity: straight becomes curved, single becomes double, power became beast. Others tended to lose sight and perish under a maelstrom of weighty issues, restrictions, and being subjected to the mentality of the herd. Even for a brand… Continue reading Muscle Car Madness – 1969 Ford Mustang

A work in progress, my 1974 Corvette will be done soon, it’s getting a Candy Apple (2016 Lexus) red paint job, Lambo doors, new carpet, door panels, still looking for Tan C5 Seats, Hooker Headers, Holly 650 Carb, Edelbrock intake (New), Mags, new tires etc…   Car Images: 

Written by Chadly Johnson When I first spotted Mario Ferreira’s ’33 Ford pickup, I was walking through the show grounds of the 2010 Billetproof show in Antioch, CA. In a field of chrome, suede, and candy paints Mario’s ’33 stuck out like a sore thumb, its thick red metal flake glowing in the California sun.… Continue reading Mario Ferreira's 2nd Chance '33 Ford

This one has been on the street.  I am redoing everything to get it like new again. This car make was in the original 1974 “Gone in 60 seconds” movie. -Jerry Car Images: 

Written by Jeff “Titus” Bloedorn   Photos by Chadly Johnson   In these days it seems pretty hard to find an old hot rod that hasn’t been changed in some way from its original build. Louie Labossiere of White Bear Lake, MN has one, and he’s had it for a long time, since 1960 to… Continue reading A "True" Survivor Hot Rod

I’ve been working on it for about 2 years in my garage,  The body and frame were basket cases. It’s still a ways from running.  This one is my third HEMI with 8 carbs in the last 14 years.  People around here expect these from me.  I’ve been keeping pictures since I started this and… Continue reading Chuck's Chrysler Powered '28 Five Window is One Cool Ride

Photos and Text by Chadly Johnson Ever build a car around a single part? I’m sure this process is most often done around a body or an engine, or perhaps something smaller like a rare multi carb intake. In any case that single part sets into action a thought process that manifests into a complete… Continue reading Chris Sogge's 28 Model A Pickup

Photos and Text by Chadly Johnson The Kustom Kemps of America show held in Salina, Kansas is a show dedicated to kustoms.  This annual event draws the best of the best in kustoms from across the US, and is always a hot bed for legendary builders to display their amazing creations.  In 2012 a “no… Continue reading Chad Kolman's '47 Buick

Photos and Words by Chadly Johnson No amount of blood transfusions can rid you of the drag racing bug once it has seeped into your veins. Such is the scenario with long time racer Al Tschida of St. Paul, MN who has come full circle, and once again finds himself at the controls of a… Continue reading Al Tschida's '40 Willys Gasser