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T FOR TEXAS & A FOR MODEL A

T FOR TEXAS & A FOR MODEL A

In the beginning of 2021, I started searching for a Model A coupe. I told all my buddies what I was looking for and the search was on.
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EAGLE FIELD DIRT

EAGLE FIELD DIRT

"Upon entering I was overwhelmed by the sheer number of bad ass cars, there are some late model and imports but 90% of the vehicles are vintage hotrods, nostalgic dragsters and many cars that got mothballed in the early 70’s..."
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"A" SCENIC DRIVE THROUGH UTAH

"A" SCENIC DRIVE THROUGH UTAH

On May 14th 2021 four Ford Model A’s set out on a 600+ mile road trip to central Utah....
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AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS

AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS

* This story was sent to me by Gram Spina, who also contributed last year with HOT ROD CRAZY -Thanks Gram! * -------------- The Amelia Island Concours D’Elegance experience: A...
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THE SMELL OF A CLASSIC

THE SMELL OF A CLASSIC

* This story was sent to me by Danny Fedun and is a reminder that it's not just the sights and sounds of these old cars that make them so...
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PICKING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

PICKING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

* This story was sent to me by Nick Z. and is a great reminder to always be on the lookout, you just never know where this stuff will pop up!...
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BIAS PLY DRAGS

BIAS PLY DRAGS

I just want to do hot rod things with my hot rod friends.  No, I HAVE to do hot rod things and I’m lucky enough to have some friends that are of...
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"BILL - KINDA GRUFF"

"BILL - KINDA GRUFF"

You can listen to this story on The Iron and Steele Podcast, here: KINDA GRUFF - SPOTIFY   I've been a part of my fair share of coincidences and on...
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THE NIGHT THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN KANAB

THE NIGHT THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN KANAB

*This story was sent to me by Ben Radatz, who you may know as "Daredevil Photography. Ben is a wickedly talented photographer and a great storyteller. Any time I get...
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MOM'S 'VETTE

MOM'S 'VETTE

"Both my dad and my mom had a lot of success with that ‘67. Even though mom pretty much dominated the lady's competition (1st place overall six consecutive years) with that car, she really wanted a Vette of her own. One that was a little easier to manage and was built to her needs."
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THE ROAD TRIP

THE ROAD TRIP

*This story was sent in to me by Ryan Gilmore, AKA, COUPED_UP31 on Instagram. Thank you, Ryan!* "Here’s a story for your website and podcast about a road trip my friend and...
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ALWAYS THE MONEY

ALWAYS THE MONEY

If anyone ever says to you, "It's not about the money," you can count on that being a lie. It's almost always about the money, at least a little. 

 

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A THANK YOU FROM THE ESTRANGED CAR CLUB

A THANK YOU FROM THE ESTRANGED CAR CLUB

WOW! That's the first thing that comes to mind when I think about this past weekend. And if there is one word that sums it up, that's it.  I originally...
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HOT ROD CRAZY

HOT ROD CRAZY

*This is a great little story shared by our friend, Gram Spina, a passionate young guy that is, well, HOT ROD CRAZY! Enjoy!* You can listen to this story on...
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SACRIFICE - A NOTE FROM BRIAN NUNEZ

SACRIFICE - A NOTE FROM BRIAN NUNEZ

 * Here is a note sent in by Brian Nunez, a regular contributor to this site and podcast. Brian has recently completed a project and along the way, picked up...
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FROM THE BARN TO THE STREET - PART 2

FROM THE BARN TO THE STREET - PART 2

This is Part 2, to see the beginning of this build, go to Part 1, here: FROM THE BARN TO THE STREET PT1 and to read about how I found the car...
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MINNIE THE MOOCHER

MINNIE THE MOOCHER

This is a story about an Austin. That’s right, a British Motor Corporation hunk of tin from one of the wettest isles on the planet. A dreary, dull, British car that fell into the hands of two twenty-something British hot rodders who weren’t keen on British cars.
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DO YOU WANT THIS HOBBY TO LIVE?

DO YOU WANT THIS HOBBY TO LIVE?

You can listen to this story on the Iron and Steele Podcast, here: WANT IT TO LIVE - SPOTIFY ... An older gentleman leans into the passenger side window of...
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