Daily Roddin’: 409-powered 1931 Ford Coupe

You don’t see many cars powered by 409 c.i. Chevy engines, let alone seeing a 409-powered ’31 Ford hot rod.  But, that’s exactly what powers “The Buzzard,” the unique creation by Blake Piper.  The deep black paint was slathered on by Pete Kroeker over at DMK Customs, while the pinstriping was laid down by Pete’s [...]

Daily Roddin’: Reach for the keys, or reach for the raid?

I’m really not sure what this thing is.  Given that this was shot at the 2010 Winnipeg World of Wheels, and that the shiny silver part resembles an early Hemi, it’s safe to guess that it is a car of some sort.  However, I can’t help but think of how much it resembles something that [...]

Daily Roddin’: 1960 Desoto

This 1960 Desoto almost marks the end of an era; within two model years, Chrysler would erase the DeSoto name from their lineup, sending an entire product lineup to the history books forever.

Daily Roddin’: The Lipstick Run Makes A Pit Stop

The infamous “Lipstick Run” makes a pitstop at the first annual Roadkill Rod Up rat rod show, Carman MB, 2009

Daily Roddin’: Mustang Mach 1

Shot at the Rideau Carleton Raceway cruise night, summer 2010

Daily Roddin’: Old & New ’50s Chevy Trucks

Shot at the first annual Roadkill Rod Up in Carman, Manitoba, 2009.

Daily Roddin’: Chevy SSR Pickup

The Chevy SSR was built around a classy idea:  bring back the curves of yesteryear, add modern power, and release it in 2003 on an unsuspecting public.  Unfortunately, the unsuspecting public didn’t embrace it in the numbers that Chevrolet needed, forcing the truck to be pulled in 2006.

Daily Roddin’: 1959 Chevy Tail lights

How do you know your fins are too big?  You don’t, because there’s no such thing as your fins being too big.  That’s why Chevrolet decided to make their fins so big they had to make them horizontal….

Daily Roddin’: The Chickenmobile

We’re heading into the Chickenmobile’s second cruising scene since automotive journalist extraordinaire Paul Williamson (aka “Willy’s Garage”) brought the old ‘bird back to life.  Built on a 1958 Ford Thunderbird, the car was originally a promotional vehicle for Chicken Delight restaurants.  Just a couple more months, and this big, yellow beauty will be hitting the [...]

Daily Roddin’: Classy Corvette

Bitch all you want, Corvettes are awesome.  Period. Shot at the Rideau Carleton Raceway cruise night.