Category Archives: Custom

Swedish Turbo Tractor Burnouts And Drifting

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

This post originally appeared here, at Hooniverse.com. I wasn’t sure how to title this post. I went with “Swedish Turbo Tractor Burnouts And Drifting”, but it could very well have been, “All The Gods In All Of The Hooniverse Are … Continue reading →

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CycleKarting: Coolest Thing Ever

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

[image source: swipelife.com] Have you heard of cyclekarting?  The premise is an affordable, attractive go-kart for adults.  The “rules” state that you cannot buy a cyclekart; you must build it yourself.  The final product is genius.  Hit the jump for … Continue reading →

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Ear Candy: A Supercharged Inline 8 Cylinder Powered Roadster

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

This post originally appeared here, at Hooniverse.com.   Some ideas just sound right.  An example of such an idea is taking a straight eight Packard engine, adding a McCulloch supercharger and four Stromberg carburetors and dropping the whole monster in … Continue reading →

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Lada Selecta: An Online Lada Customizer

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

If you are in to customizing Russian cars (and let’s face it, who isn’t?), then Lada Selecta is the site for you. Choose a body style and go hog wild.  Paint colors, ride height, rims and tires, and roof racks … Continue reading →

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So That’s Who It’s For: Lil’ Kenny Sighting

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

Well this was a treat.  I have never seen one in person but, as I strolled along at a recent car show, there it was.  A miniature semi truck.  Why, you ask, would someone want a this?  Because Kenworth.

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Quick Hitter: Super Cute Dumptruck is Super Cute

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

A friend of mine who loves moisturizers and fly fishing snapped this shot somewhere in the great state of Idaho.  Looking at it, I hope for the sake of the other drivers, that the driver took time to properly secure … Continue reading →

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Shopping Advice: IXOOST iPod/iPhone Docks

Posted on June 17, 2012 by

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, at hooniverse.com. Combine a custom machined block of aluminum, some old exhaust headers, and some high-quality speakers and what do you get? IXOOST, which is today’s coolest tech/automotive gadget. Rush out … Continue reading →

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Ebay Find: 1931 Ford Model A Snow/Mud Track Coupe

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

This post was originally written for, and appeared here, at http://www.hooniverse.com. When it comes to cigarettes, the more descriptors in the name, the more likely they are meant for women. For example, Virginia Slims Ultra Light Menthol 120s are surely … Continue reading →

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SLC Autorama Highlight: Apolo Ohno’s 1964 Cadillac

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

This beautiful 1964 Cadillac made its debut at SEMA a few months ago, but with all the goings-on at SEMA, it may have been lost in the shuffle a bit.  Let’s take a closer look at this beautiful car. Click … Continue reading →

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Custom Ford Truck…Thing

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

I saw this custom truck at a local car show two years ago.  It has had some amazing metal work done to it.  It appears to be loosely based on a 1956 Ford.  All I could think of was that … Continue reading →

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