Hot Rod Ramblings: Mild Customs

March 4, 2010 by Hechtspeed · 5 Comments 

Hot Rod Ramblings: Mild Customs Hot Rod Ramblings: Mild Customs

It’s been too long since I rambled on about Hot Rods and Customs, I mean Kustoms.  My crazy car brain has gone down the path of  “Mild Customs”.  I’ll say it right now, the car that really got me started... 

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Hot Rod Ramblings: Salt Fever in the Snow

January 3, 2010 by Hechtspeed · 3 Comments 

Hot Rod Ramblings: Salt Fever in the Snow Hot Rod Ramblings: Salt Fever in the Snow

I’m sure many of you are under snow like me.  You lucky hosers in Socal and Arizona, I’m jealous.  Seeing the white stuff outside made me think of the white stuff 2 hours west of me, the Bonneville Salt Flats, also known... 

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Hot Rod Ramblings: Ford Falcon is “Car of the Week”

December 7, 2009 by Hechtspeed · 2 Comments 

Hot Rod Ramblings: Ford Falcon is “Car of the Week” Hot Rod Ramblings: Ford Falcon is “Car of the Week”

After doing the Volk ‘29 Roadster story last week, I was way into traditional hot rods.  But, knowing that my daily driver/hot rod needs to be more practical, have a heater and a back seat, 1960’s rods make more sense. My... 

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“Hot Rod Ramblings” StanceWorks = Low is a Lifestyle

November 16, 2009 by Hechtspeed · Leave a Comment 

“Hot Rod Ramblings” StanceWorks = Low is a Lifestyle “Hot Rod Ramblings” StanceWorks = Low is a Lifestyle

If you wanna know what “My Ride is Me” is all about, this car shows the spirit perfectly.  This is like the 3rd look for this car in the last year or two from what I understand.  This ride is super low, clear coated metal,... 

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“Car of the Week” Hot Rod Ramblings Part 2

October 27, 2009 by Hechtspeed · Leave a Comment 

“Car of the Week” Hot Rod Ramblings Part 2 “Car of the Week” Hot Rod Ramblings Part 2

Part 2 of Hot Rod Ramblings “Car of the Week”, we take a look at some rear wheel drive beauties from all around the world, Japanese, European and even American.  These 5 cars have all been “Cars of the Week”... 

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“Car of the Week”: Hot Rod Ramblings

September 14, 2009 by Hechtspeed · 6 Comments 

“Car of the Week”:  Hot Rod Ramblings “Car of the Week”: Hot Rod Ramblings

Many of you hot rodders and car nuts are able to stick with one car for years.  I don’t know how you do it?  I have what what is called “The Car of the Week” syndrome.  Sometimes its as simple as seeing a cool... 

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