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80’s Rockabilly Style of Brian Setzer….


I know I have been MIA for a few month. I have been working on some other projects and had to let this slip away for a time. Well, I am back and will be posting on a more regular bases. New Pin-ups on the way and a few new surprises……….. 80’s Rockabilly Style ofContinue reading “80’s Rockabilly Style of Brian Setzer….”

Ford 9 inch Tech


Ford used the 9 inch rear from around the 1957 model year right up until the early 1980’s in cars and trucks. It was not the only axle used, but was by far one of the best. Variations by Ford exist in the size of the outer axle bearings in the housings and carriers both,Continue reading “Ford 9 inch Tech”

Kookie Kar vs. The “Outhouse on Wheels”


The Great 1950′s T-Bucket Hot Rod Rivalry | Kookie Kar vs. The “Outhouse on Wheels”      Tommyy Ivo (top) and Norm Grabowski in his famous Kookie Kar square-off at the National Hot Rod Associations drag racing meet held at the old Santa Ana Drag Strip.   * The T-Bucket Hot Rod craze started back inContinue reading “Kookie Kar vs. The “Outhouse on Wheels””

Sad Man’s Tongue Rockabilly Bar & Bistro


Greaseralley friends please take the time to check out our good friends blog over at Sad Man’s Tongue Rockabilly Bar & Bistro – Prague  it has been six months since they started and they are two to three weeks away from one million vistors. This site has something for everyone pin ups, fashion, music, History,pin ups,Continue reading “Sad Man’s Tongue Rockabilly Bar & Bistro”

1954 MERCURY ROADLAMP KIT


An option for the 1954 Mercury passenger car was a roadlamp or fog light kit.  These lights mounted in the front bumperettes.  What makes them of interest to me is that they later became a rare option for the 1955 and 1956 Ford Thunderbird.   Shown below is an NOS kit used in these cars.  The switchContinue reading “1954 MERCURY ROADLAMP KIT”

Speedometer Broke? Use your Phone!


SpeedView is an advanced speedometer application that uses the phone’s built-in GPS system to show your current maximum and average speed, as well as the direction, total distance, and time traveled. Suitable for running, car driving, biking, or hiking. We use this app on our android Phone and Love it! Used it the on the maiden voyageContinue reading “Speedometer Broke? Use your Phone!”