Holley Performance met up Dave Ver Schafe and his 1955 Chevy at the 2014 Holley NHRA Hot Rod Reunion. When Dave was a child his parents couldn’t afford to get him the Schwinn Orange Krate bicycle, so he took a 55 Chevy and made his own version.  

Yesterday, Thursday, March 5th, our Roving Reporter Big Al Liebmann got a preview of  the 2015 Detroit Autorama vehicles – but no official Ridler contenders.  The Great 8, as the contenders are known, will be announced tonight at the Ridler’s Ball, so keep your eyes open for coverage from our great Roving Reporters.  If you… Continue reading 2015 Detroit Autorama Begins: Setup

The 2014 Ridler Winner Last year’s winner, a bright yellow 1964 Buick Rivera, was a stunner and had people buzzing about it all weekend long before the winner was announced. The young builder J.F. Launier had been a Great 8 finalist in the past and finally made it to the top. The award is named after… Continue reading Detroit Autorama Great 8 Contenders

J&B Microfinish The Five Hole Dash Panel for the ’32 Ford J&B Microfinish is known for its billet aluminum hot rod accessories and components which are made in the United States, and often custom made for one-off orders. Owners Jeff and Becky Bertrand started this business to harnass Jeff’s history with hot rods and Becky’s… Continue reading J&B Microfinish: Five Questions for 5 Hole Dash Panel

Koul Tools Dick from Koul Tools shows us an easy way to never lose those chuck keys by using magnets! From Koul ToolsSince the invention of stainless braided rubber hose, racers and mechanics have been fighting the problem of installing it into the socket part of the assembly. If your lucky and get a clean… Continue reading Dick's Shop Tips – Use Magnets to Keep Track of Chuck Keys

  WELD will present a Sunday, March 8 breakfast seminar on wheel technology during the 2015 Detroit Autorama at Cobo Center. The event is open to all Autorama exhibitors and will begin at 9 a.m. at the WELD booth (#915).   “This is a great opportunity for custom car builders to learn everything they need… Continue reading WELD Will Present Seminar at Detroit Autorama

  Eric Butler (center) holds his President’s Award from WELD Wheels, which is shaped like a Prostar, one of WELD’s iconic designs.  The pony car in the background is awfully pretty as well. In 1993, Eric Butler’s dad paid $300 for a 1968 Ford Mustang. The family was living in Southern California at the time,… Continue reading Eric Butler's 1968 Mustang Wins Inaugural WELD President's Award

Photo Credit Bob Choiser By Jim McCombe For all of you fans of the early days of Northern California drag racing from the 50’s & 60’s, here is some long awaited news.Glenn Stephenson once again has made arrangements with the Richmond Rod & Gun Club to hold another reunion of the Cal Neva Timing Association… Continue reading Cal Neva Timing Association Upcoming Reunion

Covercraft You pour your heart and soul into a custom hot rod, paying attention to every detail from the gear ratios, to the brake pads to that perfect paint job.  But how do you keep that vehicle protected from the world around it while you’re not driving it?  As part of our ongoing series dedicated to… Continue reading Five Questions with Covercraft

  Carlisle Events frequently touts automotive history on display and this year’s Carlisle GM Nationals has plenty of it.  In fact, with over 100 years of GM’s best to pick from, the show, held June 26-28, may have landed its most iconic car of all time.  Slated for the weekend as part of the Solid… Continue reading Carlisle GM Nationals Welcomes an Iconic Piece of GM History