the 70's were quite a roll, the cars that were customized were far out, the ones that were produced were lousy. Here's a cheer to the customizers, the "Street Freaks" , and the street racers. Vans edition

found on both http://70sstreetmachines.tumblr.com and http://gassers.tumblr.com

the 70's were quite a roll, the cars that were customized were far out, the ones that were produced were lousy. Here's a cheer to the customizers, the "Street Freaks" , and the street racers. Winged warrior variety

Daytonas above, Superbirds below

How about that hood scoop arrangement? A pair of Super Bee / Demon scoops, and arranged in a unique way I've never seen before. Plus, the fender scoops for tire clearance that are normally found on Superbirds aren't on this car

all found on http://70sstreetmachines.tumblr.com and http://gassers.tumblr.com

Anyone want to chime in on a case of theft?

Do the photos look familiar? It's because they are mine. I took them at the Bo Huff Rockabilly car show http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2013/01/1951-mercury-m1-truck-at-bo-huff.html , but you see that the banner says Kustom Car Parts?

That's because although they say:

we, Ron & Jill and Family, do everything we can to try to earn not only your business, but your respect as well.

 We talk about little things like how to answer the telephone and what to post on the Web Site or on Social Media like Facebook.

 We try to learn something from every single customer we come in contact with so that we can serve the next one better. We discuss our mistakes and try not to repeat them.

on their website  http://kustomcarparts.com/our-promises-to-you-the-customer-our-boss-and-our-friend/

but they didn't think about asking me to give them my permission to use my photos on their website.

If they have heard of the term Copyright, it's not apparent

Ain't that sweet? I just thought I'd see if anyone wants to give me their opinion on this 

Biggest air of the San Diego Monster Jam 2013 was from the Hot Wheels truck

compared to the photos of the other trucks, this was the only one to get it's front wheels over the Lucas Oil sign lettering

 

 

2nd best recovery of any monster truck at the San Diego Monster Jam 2013

fully on it's side

Hooked the front tires into the ground and pulled it out of a roll with countering by powering opposite to the roll

ran out of space, and hit the dumpster barrier

It hit the dumpster hard enough to move it about 6 feet. But a great save from nearly crashing

Germ processed paraffin base motor oils... of Conoco... What? Germ processed paraffin?

part of a photo found on http://fifties50s.blogspot.com

germs, wax, and no mention of petroleum. Huh. Odd

In the Malkovich and Willis movie "Reds" the front door to John Malkovich's hideout is through the engine bay pf a 57 Chevy Bel Air