Hellish Hot Rods

Check these Hellish hot rods at Kumeu Car show.



Love this 'Dirty Rat'. I've featured Tanalised work before and he never ceases to amaze me with his incredible talent, and use of effects in his snaps.



This grille ornament here, 'Skull' is plane SIC!



More of the 'Dirty Rat'. Love the artwork on the door.



This one's just dubbed 'Flying'.



More of this killer RR.



Check this crazy ride.



And finally, duellies! HA! That's awesome. I can honestly say, that I've never seen duel wheels on a rat rod before... however, that being said this one works for me. Traditional... far from it but then again, that's why they're called Hellish hot rods!

Ace ♠

2010 World of Wheels

The Convention Centre played host again this year to the 36th annual Piston Ring World of Wheels.

(El-Tiki)

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This year’s show, 03/26 27 28/2010, includes two floors of exhibits. One for hot rods and one for motorcycles.

(1972 Harley-Davidson Aermacchi)

More on both of theses cool rides in a moment, but first... Ehhhhhhhhhh!



At this year's WOW (just like in years past), there was an appearance by TV celebrity Henry Winkler AKA: 'The Fonz' from 'Happy Days'.

Ya, the line up to see him wasn't very long, even though he was given the key to River City by the mayor He was nice, but nice doesn't sell tickets.

However, I was interested to see Catherine Bach, AKA: 'Daisy Duke' from the TV show 'Dukes of Hazzard'.

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Let's just say she does not resemble this old pic, at all! (Bach is on the left) Again very nice, but I'd rather see a more topical celeb. Um... I think Jessica Simpson (who played Daisy Duke in the recent movie 'Dukes of Hazzard') would've been a better, albeit, recent and more popular choice.

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Alright enough about the celebs, and back to the show. This scoot caught my eye.

A 1972 Harley-Davidson Aermacchi Sprint. It's built in Italy for H-D.

It's 350 cc but I'm not sure if it's in running condition or not (but by looking at it, I'm sure she'd fire right up).

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The other cool ride (that I took a bunch of pics of) was the 'El-Tiki'.

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This 29' Ford Roadster was sweet... but it's a little to over done for my tastes. A little less chrome, and a little more rust is how I like em'.

However, I couldn't resist posting it... this little hot rod is just so cool.

It's built by Culbert's Hot Rod Customs.

It's got over 50 mods. The newest part in it, is from 62' and it's channelled 5 inches.

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From the colour, Sunburst Orange, to the grill... she's one freaky Tiki!

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Ace ♠

6 Wheel Drive Rat

Whoa! This is one crazy-a$$ mutha' frickin' hot rod. A Dodge 6-pack Rat.

It's like a deuce & a half, troop carrier... only it's more or less (less I would guess) the half portion. And a cool belly scrapin' half it is!

It was shot at the Pomona Fairplex California Grand National Roadster Show 2010. Here's how Mr38 describes this beast.

Chassis = Upside Down 1944 WWI Dodge C 62 Troop Carrier.
Body = 1935 Dodge Pickup
Drive Train = 1966 Chevelle
Transmission = 2 Speed Power glide

Here's what it looked like out of the box circa 1935... at least it's what the cab used to look like.

Ace ♠

Culture Shock Rat

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Saturday morning.
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The sun is just beginning to rise... not a cloud in the sky.
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Yep, another typical Arizona day.
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The question is; is he just heading to work or just heading home after a wicked night on the town!
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No matter, cause' that's how we roll... Motha Fuc#a'!
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Check the plate: Evil 29.
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Love it!
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Ace ♠

Rat-tastic Rods!

Two new creations from Rat Rod Studios.

This work of art is dubbed 'Montana Rat'. Looks more like a 'Franken Rat' to me.

This digital piece is called 'Better Red Than Dead'. Bob, the artists says: "It's a little play on words for those of you old enough to remember the Cold War".

And here is the original pic. It was snapped by Kid Deuce at the Grand National Roadster Show 01/2010 in Pomona, California.

Ace ♠

Tails & Fins

I was in the mood for some artsy fartsy car stuff and I happened across this grouping of pics.

And what ya see is what ya get... a few fins & lights. They're like planes or rocket ships, ready to blast off. It may be an old saying but it's so true... they just don't make em' like they used too!

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Pics via: phantomphotography


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Ace ♠

World of Wheels... or World of Weird

Just some of the crazy $shit you see at car shows.

I swear I've spent the night in that camper. Or as Brad Pitt AKA: Mickey, in the movie 'Snatch' would say ... "Uh, parrinklblucaruvon" (A perry winkle blue caravan).

These snaps were taken at the World of Wheels Show in Pittsburgh Pa., 01/23/2010.

Whoa, right out of Mad Max.

That is sooooooo my old man.

There were also some sweet rides. Like this 1957 Chev Belair.

Love it... a 1933 Ford pickup.

A 1930 Ford model A, done just right (in my HO).

Or this 59' Olds Super 88. Snaps via: myrideisme.

And who says hot rodders don't pay it back. Check it, pin striping for charity.

Ace ♠

Flamin' Hot Rods

Lifted some killer flamin' rod pics from down unda'.

Love the plate!

These snaps were taken at the 45th Victorian Hotrod Show. Royal exhibition building, Melbourne Victoria.

Photos via: V8brougham

Ace ♠