Unique Trophies Offered
Prizes for Steele Rubber Open House
Greg “Frog” Ridgeway, 38, combines his two loves into a distinct trophy making business. “I have always been into cars and art … this is basically the same thing,” he said. His trophies are being used in the Steele... more
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Larry Jewett - September 19, 2011 03:34 PM - Comments
Braselton Bash is Big
Over $120,000 raised for Progeria Research
The YearOne headquarters in Brasleton, Georgia, was transformed into the site of one of the biggest car shows of the season in the region. With over 350 cars on hand, the parking lot was filled and the adjoining lawn area, home of the special Chip Foose-judged... more
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Larry Jewett - September 18, 2011 11:27 AM - Comments
Royal Purple Winners
They're going to SEMA
Three contest winners have been named in this summer’s Royal Purple contests that were run exclusively from the Royal Purple Inc. Facebook Fan Page. Two winners were selected in the Royal Purple “Show It Off at SEMA” contest and one... more
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Larry Jewett - September 17, 2011 08:00 AM - Comments
Tuning Holley four-barrel carbs
First of a double feature on tuning Holley’s hot street four-barrels.
I got my old hot rod back in 1980 in a smokin’ deal from a fellow car club member. Here I was – a kid with an affinity for burn-outs who’d hit the big time: a light car with a limited-slip diff, 255/60 tires and a big-block engine. Luckily, I didn’t get in trouble (well, not too much) and, boy, did I have fun!... more
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Hib Halverson - September 16, 2011 12:00 PM - Comments
1967 Pontiac Firebird
When Blue Became a Unique Color
In 1967, roughly 31 percent of the new Firebirds made were Verdoro Green. John DeLorean’s wife had discovered the deep, bottle-green on an ashtray during a party at a friend’s house. DeLorean took the ashtray to the Pontiac paint lab, and they matched the new color for the new car.... more
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Jon Robinson - September 14, 2011 09:00 AM - Comments
Records Set for Classics and Rods
Enthusiasts flock to Auburn for prized possessions
Worldwide Auctioneers is reporting its most successful event to date at home in Auburn, recording overall sales of $13.2million at its 4th annual The Auburn Auction, along with record attendance.... more
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Andy Bolig - September 13, 2011 11:12 AM - Comments
WD-40 Turns to Foose
SEMA Project Vehicle in the Works
After raising nearly $300,000 for children’s charities with its two previous charity vehicle builds, WD-40 Company is partnering with legendary hot rod designer and TV star Chip Foose to design and manage the build of this year’s WD-40®/SEMA... more
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Larry Jewett - September 12, 2011 08:00 AM - Comments
Come & See The Show
Optima Invitational Tickets On Sale
For the first time, fans will be allowed at the annual OPTIMA® Ultimate Street Car Invitational. A limited number of 900 spectator tickets will be available for purchase. The first 50 fans to purchase their tickets will receive a discounted rate... more
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Larry Jewett - September 11, 2011 08:00 AM - Comments
Parts Shopper
Way Cool New Stuff
Pontiac Harmonic DamperPRW Industries adds to its product line with this SFI-rated steel harmonic damper for 1959-’67 Pontiac engines from 326ci to 421ci. Tested at 12,500 rpm, the dampers are CAD engineered, then CNC machined from billet steel... more
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Compiled by Eric Kaminsky - September 09, 2011 09:00 AM - Comments
Mopar MoVenture and Rally Appalachia Are Underway
Seeing the U.S.A.
We all know that it takes a little time for the words to get from a computer keyboard to your hands when the printing process is involved. You’ll have to forgive that delay for the time being, because I don’t know the future so I can’t talk about results.... more
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Larry Jewett - September 09, 2011 09:00 AM - Comments