Hot Rod Model T’s and Typewriters

It was my pleasure to meet Kirk Wright of Scottsdale, AZ at the Scottsdale Pavilion’s show. We started talking about my car, a 27 Ford Roadster and the the 2.3L Pinto motor I run. Then Kirk started telling me about some of his cars. After hearing about the Model T ‘banger motors he was building, I set up a meeting at his house to see what he’s up to. His card says AAA Typewriter Service on it, so I didn’t know what I was getting into. I got into this Hemi Headed Model T four cylinder!

If you’re into nostalgia racing or old-OLD time hot rodding, or just really into Model T’s, then you just spilled your beer. You’re looking at a one of kind Hemi headed model T engine. The valve cover is also a unique piece.

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“Big Bertha” COE Build Project

My man Mr. Freeze out of Gilbert, AZ is a friend to MyRideisMe.com. He’s just purchased this Chevy Cab over engine (COE) that’s got a 455 Olds Toronado FRONT WHEEL DRIVE powertrain under it. This is going to be good!

Check out Mr. Freeze’s garage for a look at the work he does. He’s not a full time builder but he spends alot of time out in the garage. Can’t wait to see it come together!

Also look for a full rendering from Problem Child Kustoms!

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Pushing the Envelope – Big Rig Hot Rod

Imagine yourself at a traditional hot rod show like Billetproof, enjoying Antioch California’s cool morning breeze when you smell diesel fumes. Billetproof isn’t the kind of show where you can trailer your baby in, so something’s not right. Then you hear the whine of a giant turbo just as this beast rounds the corner. Behold the 1950 Peterbilt owned by Michael Leeds. The name for this Hot Rod Semi is up in the air, but “Sneaky Pete” is the front runner. Michael comfortably cruised about 100 miles from Santa Cruz, CA thanks to the inline 6 Cummins turbo-diesel hooked to a 12 speed automatic transmission spinning highway friendly 2.92 gears. Michael guesses 12 to 20 mpg but driving range is no problem since he’s hauling 105 gallons in the polished aluminum fuel tank out back. This baby’s read to travel, even weighing in at about 7000 lbs.
Here’s the link to all the pictures I took of this truck.
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Ever see a Black Shadow?

The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum raffled off a 1953 Vincent Black Shadow to benefit the museum. The lucky man from Tempe, AZ bought 5 tickets for $25 and walked away with a legendary bike. It’s good to know that it went to a guy who really knew what he was getting. He is a Motorcycle Safety Foundation instructor, has attended almost every AMA & MotoGP race at Laguna Seca in the past 10 years and even took a trip to the Isle of Man.

Next year they will be raffling off another 1953 Black Shadow. Go buy some tickets!

http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/raffle/raffle.asp

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Bonneville Vintage GP

Last weekend saw the second annual Bonneville Vintage GP at Miller Motorsports Park hosted by the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association. This event was run concurrently with the BUB Speed Trials at the salt flats and Master of the Mountain on the west track at Miller.

The races included the Battle of the CB160s complete with an old-school standing start and side-car races. I’m sure next year will be even bigger and better. Keep an eye on www.bonnevillevintagegp.com for the 2008 schedule.

Results are located here at:
www.ahrma.org/results/2007/rr_2007_miller.htm

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Pictures from Billetproof 2007

2007 Billetproof Rocked! Here’s the pictures we have. We still have about 350 to add including a bunch of bikes. If you like what you see, please join! MyRideisMe is like a great party at 8:30 PM… the band’s setting up people are on the way… have a beer and enjoy until the music starts!

Click HERE to see all the car pictures.

Click HERE to see all the bike pictures.

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Vintage Drag Racing Photobook

I’ve found a book I’ve got to tell you about. It’s called Speed Kings by the German Hot Rod & Pin-Up Photographer Dirk Behlau. Dirk was kind enough to let MyRideisMe.com use a photo he took, including Switzerland’s premier pinup model Zoe Scarlett, for a promotional flier at Billetproof. While I rush to get this photo printed, I’ll let Dirk describe the book in his own words:

It’s a Satanic drag thing you wouldn’t understand! It’s not what you think it is. It’s pure power, adrenaline, danger, suspense, Pin-Ups, passion and soul. Call it Rock ‘n’ Roll! Die Gestalten proudly present “Speed Kings”, the hottest publication this summer’s likely to see. “Speed Kings” presents photographs by Dirk Behlau that show the wonderful world of Drag racing. My photographs skillfully capture the primordial displays of power and high-tech, the eroticism of machines and the open flirtation with death and destruction. It was certainly not Jesus who built these Hot rods but dedicated people who create, drive and admire their time bombs like no-one else. Drag racing’s individual brand of aesthetics fascinates an ever-growing community of fans all around the world. Drag racing is down-to-earth as well as accessible and affordable. Like we said, it’s Rock ‘n’ Roll!

Buy the book at a nice discount HERE:

Speed Kings – Racing Photography by Dirk Behlau
Pages: 128
Size: 26×18 cm
Release: 16. August 2007 / Published by Die Gestalten
Price: $ 42 / 29,90 / £ 25.99 /
ISBN: 978-3-89955-197-6

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Vintage Drag Racing Photobook

I’ve found a book I’ve got to tell you about. It’s called Speed Kings by the German Hot Rod & Pin-Up Photographer Dirk Behlau. Dirk was kind enough to let MyRideisMe.com use a photo he took, including Switzerland’s premier pinup model Zoe Scarlett, for a promotional flier at Billetproof. Billetproof is a hardcore hot rod show happening September 15th in Antioch, California. While I rush to get this photo printed, I’ll let Dirk describe the book in his own words:

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