Take a tour through some of the coolest shops in the country ...and around the world. Some tours are taken by our Roving Reporters, and some come in from our Guest Columnists. It's great to look inside and see what's going on in these shops.
A few weeks ago at a car show I was checking out the work of 2nd Gen Engineering there was group of Firebirds that got my attention .So it was time see the work of 2nd Gen Engineering. Spent time talking with Larry Middleton Jr and how he got started. Larry was always fascinated with… Continue reading SHOP STOP – 2nd GEN ENGINEERING
Stoped by to see Michael Jameson today checking out what going on in his shop. MJR is a full service restoration and custom paint shop everything from Duesenberg to Choppers. MJR services include fabrication, Bodywork, Custom Paint, Graphix,illustrations,pinstriping,…..Concept to final product. Full service shop from metal prep and fabrication to custom paint, air… Continue reading SHOP STOP- MICHAEL JAMESON RESTORATIONS & CUSTOM PAINT BY JAM
Funny what you might pass up right around the corner. For the past few years many car people have mentioned HARRY’S so I needed to find out myself. Harry’s Rod Shop is located behind a few other car shop in Dover, NJ. When i finally meet Harry Owen and I was able to put a name… Continue reading SHOP STOP – HARRY'S ROD SHOP
On the road today not too far from my office to check out the work at 76 CUSTOMS located in Whitehouse Station, NJI had the chance last year to view a truck they completed was was totally blown away by the work performed and never heard of this shop from the area. 76 Customs is your… Continue reading SHOP STOP – 76 CUSTOMS
Checking out what is going on Blue Sky Performance and Restoration in Budd Lake, NJ with Jesse and Jeff.These guys are on top of their game when it comes to the latest techniques in auto restorations. Blue Sky Performance and Restoration repairs, modifies, and maintains classic and performance vehicles. All makes and models. From complete… Continue reading SHOP STOP -Blue Sky Performance and Restoration
When you are looking for the best in repairing your interior in your HOTROD and More.. No one better than THE DYE GUY. Steve specialize in repairing and restoring LEATHER, VIYNL and PLASTIC. He provide these services in various different settings in order to meet the needs of his customers. Steve has a unique skill… Continue reading SHOP STOP – The Dye Guy
Time to take a trip to The Old Stillwater Garage is a well-known restoration shop located in the rural northwestern Stillwater, New Jersey. The shop, owned by veteran car collector and my friend Lou Calasibetta, turns out both 100 percent original concours-quality restorations and custom cars that have been featured in numerous national magazines. The… Continue reading SHOP STOP – Old Stillwater Garage
Another kool stop today was to see Art Bastian and what on the bench at Hullco-Layton GarageHullco-Layton Garage was started in 1939 by Ed Hull. Ed worked on everything from local cars to farm equipment. His son Doug grew up in the business and his love for old cars led him to building up one of… Continue reading SHOP STOP – Hullco Layton Garage
It was like going back in time when I was a teenager going to your local speed shop for your hot rod parts … Over 40 years later it still there!!! What a great time I had with Joe and Mike Bontempo of BBC Speed & Machine. For almost a half century these guys remain… Continue reading SHOP STOP – BBC SPEED & MACHINE
On a road trip to see my friend Bruce and to see what up at Hammer City Kustoms outside of New Haven, CT A little background of Michelle & Bruce who are partners together of some kool rides. Bruce and Michelle actually used to work together for another shop last year. Funny Michelle was… Continue reading SHOP STOP – Hammer City Kustoms
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