Fall is upon us which means it’s that time of year again. No, not pumpkin spice everything season, but one of the most unique events of the year: The Race of Gentlemen! Since 2012, The Race of Gentlemen (or T.R.O.G. as it’s commonly known) usually takes place every October in […]
Tag: Hot Rods
Episode 1 – Matt Murray of Iron Trap Garage
On this episode of the DIY Garage Podcast, we discuss traditional hot rod culture, humble Volkswagen beginnings, and the ever-changing event landscape with Iron Trap Garage owner Matt Murray. Watch the video below, or check out the DIY Garage Podcast on the following audio platforms: Spotify iHeartRadio Pandora Apple Podcasts […]
Rare ’32 Ford Coupe Set Free From a Virginia Barn
A true barn find is a rarity these days. But not long ago Brant Halterman saw a 1932 Ford 5-window coupe for sale locally and felt like he knew the car. Turns out his father had been friends with the original owner, whose family was selling the car. Only problem […]
Barn Find ‘57 Chevy Reunited with its Original Owner 50 Years Later
What if you built a car, made it locally famous, and then let it go, only to have it end up back in front of you? You’d want it back, wouldn’t you? That’s the situation Skip Wesley found himself in after his old ’57 Chevy was sold to a new […]
Eastwood Summer Classic 2023
More than 320 cars showed up on July 22nd at Eastwood’s company headquarters in Pottstown, PA for the annual Summer Classic car show. This all makes, all years car show celebrates the area’s rich car culture legacy, and always turns up some impressive machinery. This year’s event included more than […]
Cincinnati Cavalcade of Customs- Live Winfield Chop Shop on a 1949 Ford Shoebox
This time the traveling Winfield Chop Shop stopped in Cincinnati for the 2013 Cavalcade of Customs. This time around the car under the knife was a stock 1949 Shoebox Ford with the original flathead V8 owned by Tim Jones. Tim has owned the car for 3 years and he’s been into cars since he was a kid.
SEMA 2012- Eastwood Company Part 3 Coverage
Traditionally a lot of show cars, especially SEMA cars were known to be mostly all “show” and not a car you could drive on the street or the track. Many people even joke that these cars never see the road and are even pushed on and off the trailer (some […]
2012 Macungie Das Awkscht Fescht Highlights
As mentioned in our last post about Crosleys Being Featured at Das Awkscht Fescht 2012, we stopped by the show to get some footage of what the event is all about. Das Awkscht Fescht has a great laid-back vibe and Macungie, PA has the small-town-USA atmosphere that we love, so […]
Street Rodder Road Tour 2012 Car in Paint
It seems like just yesterday we were visiting with the lads at Hollywood Hot Rods and the Street Rodder Road Tour 1940 Ford Project. We recently got some updates from Troy and the crew at Street Rodder Magazine and wanted to keep Eastwood fans up to speed. <img src="http://eastwoodgarage.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC093452-e1334867029309.jpg" alt="" […]