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Image from the Roof family collection, shared by Jim Roof and the Secrets of Speed Society. It doesn’t happen every day, but sometimes you just fall into something really, really good. That’s how it was with me when I was researching an upcoming article on pre-muscle speed parts and my friend Kevin Carlson told me about the existence of an exceedingly scarce original Roof overhead-valve…

Prohibition mash: The makings of a prewar sleeper – Daniel Beaudry @Hemmings

This is where it starts… the stock 1929 Ford Tudor on the day I took delivery. From here, there will be a series of subtle hop-ups to arrive at a powerful interwar sleeper. Sorry–I couldn’t resist a bit of fun with a sepia-toned filter. Photos by the author except where noted. A few weekends ago, members of my club generously descended upon my garage for a big “thrash” to help me finish my 1931…

Gow To: Evaluating a Model B four-banger – David Conwill @Hemmings

The Revelator needs a new engine. This is how it’s being done economically. Photo by Dan Beaudry, others by David Conwill and as credited

how-to (hou-tü) adj. giving practical instruction and advice (as on a craft)

gow (gou) n. automobile modified for speed and performance in the pre-WWII style

gow-to (gou-tü) adj. giving practical instruction and advice for modifying automobiles for speed and…

Getting an old hot-rod hero back into service: repairing a P-51 Mustang fuel gauge – Daniel Beaudry @Hemmings

Great stuff from Daniel. and the way it should be!

Who needs off the shelf when you can do this with cool old stuff? 🙂

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Esprit de hardcore: Pismo Race of Gentlemen 2016 – Daniel Beaudry Hemmings

West Coast Race of Gentlemen

  On October 15/16th this year the inaugural west coast version of the Race of Gentlemen took place at Pismo Beach.

Having been to Pismo a few years ago it’s an ideal spot, the beach is great and it’s a real “car hobby” area.

Unfortunately and ironically the weather wasn’t at all kind to the event, and it may be that it ends up being a one off?

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