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.
Hanging early with my friends Bob and Rob Ida, Jack Kiley and Gene Winfield before the doors open for the Open House. You never know what being design and built by Rob. Thank to Bob and Rob for hosting this for there fiends and guests. Car Images:
While still traveling I stopped by to see Dave and Paula Borneman at Bornemans Blast from the Past a premiere shop for the Auto Customization Industry with over 50 years of experience. Borneman’s Blast From The Past Restorations and Customs, Inc. is the areas leading customization & restoration shop for all types of vehicles.… Continue reading Shop Stop with Borneman’s Blast from the Past
While on the road for RJ stopped over to see my friends at S&W Race Cars. They have been building race car chassis, racing components & high performance auto parts manufacturer – Since 1959. This years marks the BIG 60 for supporting the drag racing community. Check out that on the JIG and and at www.swracecars.com.… Continue reading Shop Stop with S&W Race Cars
Tour & Photos by “Big Al” Liebmann Made a stopover at Motorcar Manor to see a my friend Matt. Motorcar Manor is a hands-on family run business, Motorcar Manor was born of a passion for the automobile and automobile culture shared by the father & son team of Phillip and Matthew “Matt” Maisano Both father… Continue reading BEHIND THE DOOR …. MOTORCAR MANOR
Tour & Photos by “Big” Al Liebmann No one knows transmissions better than Larry Fisher of Fatsco Transmission Parts. Larry opened its doors to their first customers in 1975. It all started in Fairfield, New Jersey above the transmission shop in the parts department. The area had a few local shops that would always come… Continue reading BEHIND THE DOOR – FATSCO TRANSMISSION PARTS
Words: John Gunnell Mike Freund’s Classics Plus Ltd (www.classicsplusltd.com) has turned out over 130 car projects since the shop opened in 1988. Most of the project cars that Mike and his team have completed involved Chevys, with 1955-1957 Tri-Five models dominating the list. Freund’s first major customer project was a ‘56 Chevy Bel Air hardtop… Continue reading Top 10 Project Car Tips from Classics Plus
Story & Photos by “Big Al” Liebmann On the road to to see AJ Biancone and his work at Valhalla Auto Restoration. It’s been a while since we talked cars so today was a great learning experience on what his shop can offer. In 2010, AJ Biancone brought his vision to life opening the… Continue reading Behind the Doors – Valhalla Auto Restoration
Nothing better than getting a call from my friend Joe Sigrotta to come down and further my education in OLD SCHOOL Hot Rods. Joe has been staple to hot rodding community for over 60 years with his involvement with the Drivin Deuce Car Club. Walking into his stop is like stepping back in time, from… Continue reading Garage Stop with Joe's Speed Shop
Sometimes when you think you’ve seen it all, the you stop and think about a car guy you met years ago, named Steve Heller. Funny – over the past 15 years, we’ve talked and I’ve seen the outrageous pieces of Car Art on tables at shows along with his kool cars. Well, today I had… Continue reading Steve Heller’s Fabulous Furniture Gallery & Sculpture Park
It was time to catch up with Gil while he and his team are tackling the Artie’s Party Cruiser all weekend. The wagon will be auctioned off and proceeds will go to the Ronald McDonald House of Central New York on Sept, 21 at Saratoga Auto Auction in Saratoga Springs, NY. His commitment to complete… Continue reading Behind The Doors – With Al Liebmann at GilliN Auto Interiors
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