Big Trouble at Unique Performance

Big Trouble at Unique Performance

By now, this isn’t breaking news, but I just heard it. I thought I kept up with hot rod and general car news, but I guess not. On top of that, I’m a big fan of Chip Foose. There are several good blogs that are writing... 

61 Days to Goodguys

61 Days to Goodguys

Written by MyRideisMe feature Member: Mr. Freeze Let me start off by saying that I didn’t think that Goodguys Scottsdale would be the premier show for this build or that the truck would set new standards in the hot rod world. Goodguys... 

The Drag’n Wagon

The Drag’n Wagon

So you’ve owned it since you were 16? Yes. And that was when? 1973. So then, what’s the next obvious question… Why’d a 16 year old kid buy a van? I’m a drummer! Mark Greenwell of Phoenix, AZ drove this 1966 Chevy Van to... 

The Mighty Tankslapper

The Mighty Tankslapper

You have surely seen the image before, a race bike coming hard out of a turn with a light front end and serious headshake. Occasionally, this oscillation gets more violent turning into a full-fledged tankslapper where the handlebars... 

A Little Russian Retro

A Little Russian Retro

Like the better known Volkswagen Typ 1, the Ural motorcycle too has been produced since the late 1930’s and remained relatively unchanged. The staggering defeat of Russia in the Winter War with Finland demonstrated the cost of using... 

Camshaft Tech: Flat Tappet vs. Roller

Camshaft Tech: Flat Tappet vs. Roller

Thanks to our new freinds at T and L Engine Development, Inc for this How-To article. Stay tuned for an article and build info on their 575 HP all aluminum Ford Small block 427! Also, be sure to check out their Ebay Store for the... 

Feature Rides Coming Soon

Feature Rides Coming Soon

I’ll be doing several feature stories about the cars I liked at the show. I expect you won’t like all of them. Isn’t that what makes MyRideisMe? Otherwise, we’d use the name ThatOtherGuysRideAintMeAtAll.com.biz.tv.net.org.... 

The Big Show: Goodguys Scottsdale, AZ

The Big Show: Goodguys Scottsdale, AZ

Mess-up fuel pump, lost air bleed screw for the new carbs, broken rocker stud, up all night getting ready for the show and sore-as-hell-legs. We had a great time! Here’s my recap of the 2007 Goodguys Show in Scottsdale, AZ. That... 

The Over the Hill Gang Meeting

The Over the Hill Gang Meeting

It takes 3 months for show coverage to make it to Street Rodder or Goodguy’s Gazette, but with the internet, I can tell stories the same night! CNN eat your heart out! Tonight, thanks the club president Bob Bailey, I met the...