War Machine

My new toy, a 1991 BMY Harsco M931A2 6x6 Truck. Its powered by an 8.3 litre Cummins 6CTA Turbodiesel engine (we turned it up a few notches already) The government was nice enough to spend $86,000 completely rebuilding it before selling it to me with only 554 miles on it. Thanks Guys!
It will be getting a mobile command center body, MRAP seats, Mrap wheels, 53" Michelins will replace the little 49 inchers, and full RV treatment on the interior. Exterior will stay all business. This monster runs on Diesel, ATF, used oil, Kerosene, Jet fuel, Biodiesel, Fryer oil and more. Almost like free fuel. Wheeeee! 

Old Smokey

Old Smokey will be the new Chuckles Garage shop truck. I'm taking a different approach with this one as I have past personal builds. This truck will be a sort of "no rules/boundaries build. It will be powered by a built P-pumped 5.9l Cummins 12 valve turbodiesel with approximately 800hp and 1600ft lbs of torque. The motor and transmission are being built by our neighbors Total Performance Diesel. Suspension is full tubular a-arms up front, and an adjustable 4-link with watts link out back with Aldan adjustable coilovers at all corners. Will be set up with full road race geometry. Weight distribution will be an even 50/50 split with the engine sunk back halfway past the firewall. Old Smokey will have a full DOM cage and Kirkey full containment roadrace seats. Wheels are 17x9.5 with 255/40/17 and 275/40/17's. More details to follow..... 

1930 Ford Tudor

This is a Nailhead powered hotrod I did for a local customer, apart from a faulty fuel pump and battery....he's been driving the crap out of it! Look for it in the upcoming issue of Gasoline Magazine. Paint and body by my homie Brandon at Eastbay Speed and Custom.

Meet Carl Jr.

I just finshed this 1965 Calumet coach for my good friends at Three Twins Ice Cream in Petaluma CA. Its powered by a 5.9 liter Cummins turbodiesel and is pretty much awesome.

Strange Bird in the new CK Deluxe Magazine!

Strange Bird Photos by Anna Marco

Working Late......

Old Equipment

I'm a big fan of old tools and machines. I just scored this Doall Bandsaw that was used at the Benicia Armory during and post WW2. It was missing some parts, but after some fabrication of new ones, and some wiring...it now runs like a swiss watch. 

Post 3four fenderless? Sure.

This will be a tastefully done 41 Chevy truck done up in a dry lakes style. Power will be from a 327 with hilborn injection and all kinds of tasty period bits. The nose will be similar to the Chrisman coupe. This should be fun.

LS4 + Porsche 997 transaxle + C5 Suspension + 1965 Corvair = Really Sideways!

LS4 + Porsche 997 transaxle + C5 Suspension + 1965 Corvair = Really Sideways!

2012 Events!

February 17-19, 2012
Sacramento Autorama
Cal Expo Fairgrounds, Sacramento
http://www.rodshows.com/sa/index.html

March 1-4 2012
March Meet
Famoso Raceway, Bakersfield, CA
www.famosoraceway.com

Santa Rosa Custom Auto Show

http://srautoshow.com/

Friday March 9th 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm
Saturday March 10th 11:00 am until 9:00 pm
Sunday March 11th 11:00 until 6:00 pm

March 11, 2012
Road Lords CC
6th Annual Scarlett Fever Benefit
DNA Lounge, SF

May 19, 2012
Eagle Field Fresno Dragways Reunion III
www.eaglefielddrags.com

June 9, 2012 (tentative)
Road Zombies CC 17th Annual BBQ & Car Show
Elks Lodge, Santa Clara, CA

July 2012 (TBD)
Gambino Kustoms
The Sit Down 3
San Jose, CA

July 7, 2012
3rd Annual Nor Cal Knockout
10 AM - 5 PM
Solano County Fairgrounds, CA
www.norcalknockout.com

July 8, 2012
Strangers CC
13th Annual BBQ & Car Show
Kelly Park, San Jose, CA
www.strangerscarclub.com

August 2012 (TBD)
Skoty Chops
The Shootout 4
Redwood City, CA

September 15, 2012
Billetproof
Antioch Fairgrounds, Antioch, CA
www.billetproof.com

Meet Carl

We don't just do hotrods and customs....This is Carl. We built him from a rusty old east coast short bus, and he is now the proud mascot of Three Twins Ice Cream. Carl sports a custom raised roof, stainless planter boxes, all aluminum diner style interior, and solar cooling system.

FYI...this ice cream is really tasty.

http://threetwinsicecream.com/carl

Strange Bird on the Cover of Powerglide Magazine!

Strange Bird Gasser in Gasoline Magazine!