Classifieds for June / July 2010

ave Warren has two favourite cars. They are a 1962 Belair and a 1965 GTO Tri-Power four-speed convertible…turquoise on turquoise. After racing a 1962 Belair with 1,400 hp for four years in the Doorslammer series, he decided to find his dream car. That was six years ago and he was informed…

Project Stress Relief is a Buick Regal that we have been working on for a few years now (be quiet, you know who you are). Why is it Project Stress Relief? Well, working on cars soothes me, it calms me down and relaxes me. Running two businesses, I am stuck behind the desk and on the phone…

It’s no secret that the last year and a half has been hard on the automotive industry. From the bankruptcies of the massive corporations such as Chrysler and GM, to local aftermarket companies shutting their doors for good, the entire industry got a wake-up call…

There are many things in the world that truly amaze me. Technology is near the top of the list as it touches us in everything we do in life on a daily basis…including the vehicles we drive. The pace at which we live is also up there. If you compare it to the simple life of our youth most were accustomed to…

On Friday, March 12, Jack Roush received the highest compliment in the hot rod world when he was presented with the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award. The ceremony took place during the grand opening breakfast of the 12th Annual Hot Rod & Restoration Trade Show in front…

Now that statement conjures up all kinds of ideas, especially when it comes to Hot Rods and Hot Rodders. In simple terms, hammering a Coupe or Sedan has nothing to do with drinking, but instead refers to the fact that while gas welding, the welder will reach for his hammer and dolly…

1950 Chevrolet 2-door Sedan

Ewald and Kurt have been at the helm at Jellybean since its beginnings six years ago as a family-run hot rod shop. The company survived the recession by staying true to its vision of building high-quality automobiles, and is now aiming its sights into the stratosphere…

A friend and I were recently discussing when and why we had become car guys. I had no real reason, since my dad and his circle of friends were not really car guys. I do remember watching the Ed Sullivan Show, mostly so I could watch the Chevrolet and Lincoln-Mercury ads. In any case, I have the car virus…