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2009 SEMA Show House of Kolor and parent company Valspar, brought out some of the biggest names in the Kustom world for their first annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony. House of Kolor founder Jon Kosmoski headed up the Thursday afternoon event which honored Sam Barris (represented by son John Barris,) Gene Winfield, Darryl Starbird, Joe Baillon, and Kenneth Howard (Von Dutch.) It was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity for these legends to get together and discuss the impact House of Kolor has had on their careers. They stuck around to sign posters and greet the eager fans who had gathered. Read More Digg It Add to del.icio.us21 days ago
2009 SEMA Show Ford brought out this 1934 Ford Coupe sporting a Ford Ecoboost V-6 from the new Ford Taurus SHO. The car was built by Detroit Street Rods over the course of about a year. The body came by way of Steve's Auto Restoration and Experi-metal. The engine had to be reworked to fit between the rails of the '34 Replica. Which included the dual turbochargers being moved to the front of the block and the exhaust being custom made to exit the side of the car. The usual front wheel drive transversely mounted set up was scrapped and power is now sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec 5-speed manual and a Ford 9 inch rearend. The 400 horses and 400 lb-ft of torque is sure to get this old meets new, six banger Hot Rod moving in a hurry. Read More Digg It Add to del.icio.us31 days ago
Morfab Customs The Rolling Bones, Keith Cornell and Ken Schmidt, rolled out of Crown Point, Indiana Wednesday morning, had lunch in Bloomington, Illinois with H.A.M.B. buddy Derek and pulled into Morfab Customs in Union, Missouri last night. Keith at Morfab Customs was a gracious host and gathered fellow rodders and customers to join in welcoming Keith and Ken. Dennis Parks, Motorbooks author of the recently released Hot Rod Chassis and Builder's Guide, was on-site to take photos. Thanks to Dennis for putting the Rolling Bones in touch with the talented people at Morfab Customs! See Dennis' photos attached. This afternoon, The Rolling Bones will be stopping into the Darryl Starbird Custom and Hot Rod Hall of Fame in Afton, OK at 1pm. Stop by and say hello if you're in the area: 55251 E. Hwy 85A in Afton. Tomorrow afternoon is a spooky Rolling Bones gathering at Bozo's in Santa Rosa!! Hot Rod Haven Sunday morning... and then Booth #22393 at SEMA Monday ...32 days ago
Eagle One To Donate Total Of $3,000 To Favorite Charities Of Car Clubs Grand Prize Winner To Receive $1,500 Calling all car clubs! Clubs with active community involvement programs have an opportunity to win the grand prize of a $1,500 cash donation to a favorite charity in the Eagle One Golden Rule Awards competition. Three other Award-winning clubs will each receive a cash donation of $500 for their favorite charity. Recognizing and rewarding car clubs for outstanding community service programs is how Eagle One car-care products has chosen to promote the fact that there is more to car clubs than just cars. Winners will be selected in four regions of the U.S.: West, Midwest, East and South for conducting the most outstanding community service program in their region during 2009. The grand prize will be awarded to the car club judged to have performed the most compassionate achievement. In addition to a total of $3,000 in cash donations from Eagle One, and ...34 days ago
Cross Country Adventure to SEMA Started Today!! Hot Rod? Check. Books? Check. Maps? Check. Ken and Keith? Check. Check. Speeding Ticket? Check. The Rolling Bones Cross Country Adventure to SEMA started bright and early this morning... with a speeding ticket! Even before they hit the highway, Keith Cornell got a speeding ticket on the way to pick up Ken Schmidt this morning. The best part? The guys only live 10 miles apart. I guess they were excited to get the Where in the World are the Rolling Bones adventure started! Rolling Bones arrive in Erie, Pennsylvania this afternoon and will hang with Erie County Flatheads Club tonight at the Quaker Steak & Lube (7851 Peach Street, Erie), 7 p.m. All rodders in the area are welcome to come! Pictures and stories from tonight's event will be sent to you tomorrow morning. Read More Digg It Add to del.icio.us
