Words: John Gunnell Jody Schmeisser of Pit Pal Products (www.pitpalproducts.com) was a pioneer in creating storage products for racing trailers. In the ‘70s, he got involved in drag racing (Grumpy Jenkins was a good friend). He and his friend Dave DeVito began bracket racing at the local drag strip while still in high school.… Continue reading Tricked Out Racing Trailers: The Story of Pit Pal Products

Tom Peter took a tour of American Rebel Manufacturing in California while on his way to the LA Roadster Show! Car Images: 

Words & Photos: “Big Al” Leibmann Each visit to Ida Automotive to see my friends Rob & Bob Ida Sr. is more exciting than the last. The Tucker 1044 Open House was today; the pics start with the restoration of Tucker #1044. A little history of the 1044 – work started when it was purchased… Continue reading Tucker 1044 Open House

Finally  made it over to check out DAY TWO AUTOMOTIVE located in Boonton, NJ. I have to say to I was shocked when I found the placed tucked away in a corner on a main road. Over 7,000 SF of ALL GARAGE !!! with a selection of cars that would make a car guy or gal go WOA!!! DAY TWO… Continue reading Behind The Doors – With Al Liebmann at DAY TWO AUTOMOTIVE

Words and Photos: Chase Clute The look of a Mid-year Corvette is unmistakable. One of the most beautifully deisigned American-made muscle cars of all time is also one of the most sought after. If you’ve seen a for-sale sign on 1963-1967 and didn’t buy it, I’m sure it’s sold now. Not to fear my friends.… Continue reading Karl Kustom Corvettes

Words and Photos: “Big Al” Liebmann Made a stopover at Throttle Jockey Originals is a custom hot rod fabrication and speed shop located in Long Island, New York. The business is owned and operated by T.J. O’Grady, whose father was a race car driver who instilled a passion for vintage autos.  TJ spent many late… Continue reading Behind the Door of Throttle Jockey Originals

  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

  Shop tour of Count’s Kustoms in Las Vegas, with Samantha Frontiera-lead project coordinator,met Tony Parker-General manager, Jeff Bush-accounting controller, and Ryan Evans the resident artist.  Car Images: 

Antique Archaeology is Mike Wolf of the famed American Pickers show. He is known as a picker… a finder and rescuer of objects. But Mike Wolfe is saving much more than objects. His passion is fueled by a soul-deep appreciation of America’s history, values, stories. Those are the treasures he seeks… in rusted, worn, no-longer-perfect… Continue reading Behind The Doors – With Al Liebmann at Antique Archaeology

I had the opportunity a few years ago to meet Jesse Greening and decided to stop by see what was new at there shop in Nashville. Jesse and Jeff Greening with the help of friends and family opened there doors 17 years ago. This is a father and son team that has been working hard… Continue reading Behind The Doors – With Al Liebmann at Greening Auto