Winnipeg’s Hot Rod Liz is considered by many to be the Godmother of the cruising scene in Manitoba. Everyone who’s a part of the ‘scene knows who she is, and the important role she plays in our passion. Pictured here is Liz returning from the annual Lipstick Run, an all-female rod run, in her legendary [...]
Rob Bleeker’s 1956 Chevy Nomad started out as a basket case out behind his work. The fenders and hood were replaced with a one-piece fibreglass flip-hood, and the rest of the sheetmetal was replaced with rust. Over the next 10-15 years, the car came together into this awesome machine you see here today.
Nooneridesforfree.com! Yes, it’s a real website, and yes, it’s worth wasting some time there. Although official SCF policy dictates that we have to make fun of shaggin’ wagons at every opportunity, some of them actually show some real attention to detail and hard work. The fact that they had crazy murals and plush interiors worthy [...]
I have no clue what was painted on this fox-body Ford Mustang convertible, but at least they did a good job of it. Whatever “it” is. At this range, it looks like a series of skulls melting together. It’s an acquired taste, I’m sure, but you have to give the owner props for putting so [...]
Pontiac built excitement in the ’80s and ’90s, but back in 1953, they built cheap knock offs of Chevrolet cars. Pontiac’s every goal was to be cheaper than Chevy, but with more chrome. And most of the time, they succeeded. That is, until Semon “Bunkie” Knudson stepped into the top spot at Pontiac. Knudsen, along [...]
Early Mustangs are almost as ubiquitous as early Camaros when it comes to car shows. But, what does it matter if they’re like ass cheeks (every a***** has two)? If you like it, run it.
Thumbs up for the 1938 ford pickup truck. Not only was it the first year for the “barrel nose” styling, 1938 was the last year for Ford’s cable braking system. By 1939, Ford Trucks were finally running on hydraulic brakes, a move that Henry Ford himself had resisted for as long as possible.
“Twilight,” the newest teen chick flick drama, involves pickup trucks and sparkling vampires. And unlike your wife’s annoying teen romances, this sparkly pickup truck manages to cut out the middleman.
One of the members at Bangshift.com just posted a link to this online engine ID game. Sounds easy enough, but they’ve got some tough ones in that quiz. Heck, I only got 11 out of 17. Try it for yourself and leave your score in the comments below. Engine Identifiction Quiz Thanks again to the [...]
Today, we use “golf bags” as a measure of trunk volume because it was convenient. In the roaring twenties, they used it because rich folks liked to carry their golf clubs around. That’s why this 1927 Packard roadster has a separate trunk compartment just for golf clubs.
