Kids and Hot Rods - The Youth Crew

Kids and Hot Rods - The Youth Crew

If you haven’t figured out what MyRideisMe.com is about, maybe this story will help. In speaking with Kai, also known as falconizer_62, I found out he’s having a few kids from a local church’s youth group help him... 

Open Invitation to All Car Types - Lowriders

Open Invitation to All Car Types - Lowriders

Visiting MyRideisMe.com you’ll notice that it’s pretty heavy on Hot Rods. What can I say? That’s what I like most, that’s what I photograph most and hot rod shows are my scene. But… MyRideisMe.com is NOT... 

World Class T-5 Transmission Upgrade

World Class T-5 Transmission Upgrade

Once I decided to upgrade the World Class T-5 transmission, I investigated the companies that provide the gears, and chose G-Force, which resulted in a very pleasurable experience. They were more than willing to work me on information... 

The Supper Car Club- “Justin Timberlake, line 3″

The Supper Car Club- “Justin Timberlake, line 3″

…and yes, you read that right. “Supper Car” Club. Why “supper”? Simply put, supper is the term usually used by my kids when referring to dinner-time here, and weekday dinners (or “supper”)... 

Bodywork 101 - Patience to make it flat

Bodywork 101 - Patience to make it flat

You can’t expect to learn bodywork in 1 afternoon, no matter how good the teacher is, but one thing’s for certain: You’ll never learn unless you get in there and try it. This blog and the ones that will follow will show some... 

1965 Tiki Suburban - Perfect Theme Execution

1965 Tiki Suburban - Perfect Theme Execution

MyRideisMe.com is happy to have 680 members now, including this bad 1965 Chevy Suburban owned by Cameron and Debbie Day from Austin, TX. This is another well done “shop truck” for their hot rod parts business House O Speed.... 

Holman & Moody Boss 429 - (you should read this)

Holman & Moody Boss 429 - (you should read this)

The first step in fixing a problem is admitting you have one. Hi, I’m Craig, I don’t know crap about bodywork. (Hi Craig). With that out of the way, I moved onto the next step. That’s seeking help. I turned to my new friends... 

Eddie Paul: Learning Sheet Metal Fabrication from a Master

Eddie Paul: Learning Sheet Metal Fabrication from a Master

Eddie Paul is one of those rare individuals who can do almost anything. In fact his motto is, “If it doesn’t work, it just isn’t finished yet”. Often characterized as a serial inventor, Eddie has many patents in various fields.... 

Nissan Armada GTR- Not for Soccer Mom

Nissan Armada GTR- Not for Soccer Mom

You’re in trouble when you invite Brian Stupski from Problem Child Kustoms Studio to dinner. Brian’s used to designing super high-end custom hot rods and concept cars for SEMA, which is all great, but when you ask him... 

Throttle Kings - Hospitality and Hot Rods

Throttle Kings - Hospitality and Hot Rods

What do Hot Rods, cool Kustoms, the LA Roadster show and Octopus have in common? The Throttle Kings of Southern California. In 2007 when MyRideisMe.com was barely idling, I hit the LA Roadster show hard with cards and t-shirts to...