Tag Archives: Texas

Take a Ride in The Texas Playboy

George filmed this test drive video back in February as I was checking the clutch linkage adjustment.  From the sound of the grinding gears in the ’39 trans, I’d say it still needed a little more adjustment. The little Duntov-cammed, high compression 283 … Continue reading

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Paint/ Restraint

Finished up this set of tins for Cory from Main Drive Cycle up in Lucas over the weekend.  Cory wanted a very simple and classy lay-out….and that’s what he got.  The black base is broken up by custom-mixed silver panels … Continue reading

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Project Update: ’32 Roadster / Carb Linkage, Fuel Lines

The hustle continues on the ’32 Roadster.   The 283 is close to being ready to fire up now, after getting more details finished up over the last few days.    So here’s a brief overview of what got accomplished today, among other things.  I bolted the … Continue reading

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Project Update: ’32 Roadster / Taillights

I’ve been focusing my efforts on the ’32 Roadster for the past few days, and making some headway. The list of things to do is getting shorter and shorter, which is a very good thing. Most of the progress has … Continue reading

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Project Update: 1929 Model A Roadster

This really is more of a recap than a project update, but more hot rod pictures are never a bad thing…right? After rolling the Ernst Roadster out of the shop and snapping some pics the other day, it made me … Continue reading

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Project Update: ’32 Roadster / New Hood

I did a little rearranging in the shop this afternoon, and it seemed to be a good time to take a good long look at the ’32 Roadster while I had it outside.  I think the wheelbase, stance and overall look … Continue reading

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Backstory / Required Reading

Often when I have visitors in the shop that aren’t familar with hot rodding, I get asked how I learned to do what I do…and part of my answer doesn’t seem to be what most people expect.    Of course, the first thing … Continue reading

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The Christensen & Stuck #299 B/BFR

As I mentioned briefly back when I was chronicalling my roadtrip to Seattle and Bonneville a little over a month ago…I got the opportunity to help crew on Ed Stuck’s #299 Blown Fuel Roadster at Speedweek, and took advantage of … Continue reading

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2nd Annual Open House

Well, it’s that time of year again…time for the 2nd Annual Bass Kustom Open House.    It’ll start this Friday Sept. 3rd at 5pm and run through 9pm or until the last person leaves.  There will be free drinks until they run … Continue reading

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