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R&C Illustrator Finished The Ford Ironman Triathlon
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Posted June 25 2009 09:02 PM by R&CTimB
Rod & Custom sends a well-deserved shout-out to contributing illustrator Russell Dirks on his completion of the Ford Ironman triathlon, held on June 21 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. I knew Russell had drag racing in his...
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Filed under: Miscellaneous, Street Rods
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What is the most unlikely car you’ve seen turned into a cool rod or custom?
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Posted March 11 2009 05:04 PM by R&CTimB
Ten years ago, I was thinking about what “it” is that makes a great rod or custom, and I shared those thoughts in print with readers of the R&C Annual. I’m still thinking about that question and the...
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Why I shouldn't be Allowed Near a Garage
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Posted October 17 2008 04:11 PM by ekimball
I have always been interested in the mechanical arts, if something so named even exists. I love the idea of going out to the garage and wrenchin' for a while.
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Filed under: Miscellaneous, Auto Body Work
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Cool Is How You Use It
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Posted July 24 2008 09:42 PM by RCTimB
“What do you look for when you’re choosing which cars to photograph?”
I get that question a lot and it’s taken me 20 years to think of an answer that is accurate and short. I’m still working on it, but what I say...
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Filed under: Miscellaneous, General Custom Rod Talk
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"You Might As Well Be A Vegetarian" or "A Fork In The Road" or "Street Is Meat"
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Posted July 7 2008 09:05 PM by RCTimB
I had dinner with an old friend recently at a fancy high-dollar steakhouse in town. I had a ribeye, he had a filet. About 30 minutes after the steaks came, he eaten all the rolls and his baked potato, but still hadn’t...
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Filed under: Miscellaneous, Vintage Hot Rods
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Has the price of fuel affected your hot rodding?
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Posted July 6 2008 03:31 PM by RCTimB
It’s the topic we’ve all been talking about around the shops we visit and at car shows we attend.
The price of gas.
Specifically, how through-the-ceiling gas costs have (or have not) affected our hobby. I’ve been to a...
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Filed under: Miscellaneous, General Custom Rod Talk
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Saturday July 19th 9am to 3pm
Are There Airwaves For Us?
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Posted June 19 2008 02:16 PM by RCTimB
Whatever your personal taste in music might be, it seems there are certain types of music associated with hot rodding. Go to large national hot rod shows and you're likely to hear plenty of golden oldies. Some of the local...
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Listen to the Legends
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Posted January 31 2008 05:38 PM by RCTimB
I’m a lucky guy. The job here at R&C has given me many chances to talk face-to-face with some of my heroes in the world of hot rodding. After all these years it’s still an amazing experience to hear what these legends...
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Filed under: Miscellaneous, General Custom Rod Talk
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Winter Wonder
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Posted December 10 2007 08:00 PM by RandC Kevin
My buddy Chris Shelton has never let a little cool air or snow stop him from enjoying his `32 highboy.
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New Cars Have Lots to Offer, but What's Missing?
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Posted November 7 2007 12:26 PM by RC_Staff
"Hey, lady! Nice classic!" a guy called out in the parking lot. "What year is that?"
"Thanks," I answered, kind of confused. "It's an '89."
I'm used to this kind of attention-just not when I'm in my "new" car. My "mom"...
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Filed under: Miscellaneous, General Custom Rod Talk
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50+ cars for 120k
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Posted August 20 2007 03:40 PM by ekimball
How many times have you heard the old barn find story? About the little old lady who didn't realize that she was selling pure automotive gold she had hidden in the back corner of a barn or under a pile of junk in the garage?
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Filed under: Miscellaneous, General Custom Rod Talk
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Chrysler 300 Research
Explore the world with a new Chrysler 300. The 2010 300 is available with the following engine options: V6, V8. It has had 1 vehicle recall, which can give you an idea about its reliability. The Chrysler Crossfire and the Buick Lacrosse are other vehicles that might interest you.
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