Ed "Big Daddy" Roth advertisements from 1966 for his shirt and sweaters. Read the small print for Ed's cool way of talking Click on them for full size

The above is big if you click on it for full size

The above is huge in full size, maybe 12 by 18.

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do..

Torquers of Ocean Beach hot rod club plaque, how it was made described in a letter to Hot Rod in the late 50's

Tuned ford mustang

Oktane 2009.2, originally uploaded by lorando.labbe.

1957 Jaguar XKSS

1957 Jaguar XKSS, originally uploaded by ehisforadam.

Tips to Choosing the Right Custom Car Spoilers Best Fit for Your Car

Spoilers are the wing like attachment fitted to the rear end, mounted on top of the trunk or attached just under the bumper in the front.
Many have a misconception that spoilers are only used to modify the shape of their cars so that it may look hot hot and sporty but they fail to realize that
spoilers do have some aerodynamic implications.Spoilers "spoil" any unfavourable air movement which comes in contact with the car during high speeds hence
the name "spoiler"


Many racing cars and other high performance sports cars have car spoilers mounted on them. Copying this sporty look, more and more passenger vehicles are
also using spoilers. Of course, a sleek and well-kept look not only makes the car look good, it also boosts its resale value.
But do not confuse spoilers with car ‘wings’ which basically produce down force when air passes around them.


Kinds Of Spoilers Available: Different kinds of spoilers are available in the market based on their shapes designs and purpose
You have high hooped spoilers, Lip spoilers and supra styled spoilers, to mention a few. You can also buy custom car spoilers, designed in a variety of styles and colors.
Most of these spoilers, regardless of their looks, are made of lightweight materials like fiberglass or polyurethane. These materials are extremely durable and
highly flexible, so they will not crack or sag. High impact spoilers are made
from a combination of materials, which show high resistance to temperature and impact. Most people go for unpainted spoilersso that give a colour combination of their own best suited for their cars.

Design: When choosing for spoilers donot go only for design and sporty looks. Car spoilers actually changes the direction of the passing air
and break the flow of air that comes into contact with the body of the car. Thus stabilising the car on the road because spoilers reduce the lift and
increase the traction of the car. Thus, there is maximum contact between the tire and the road. This allows your car to brake, turn and speed up with greater
stability. A good car spoiler is one that is designed to reduce lift and increase
traction.So keep in mind the design of the spoiler when you buy them.

Speed: As i said spoilers have some aerodynamic implications. Aerodynamic drag increases as the car accelerates. Spoilers that are designed for slow
speeds will lead to more drag when the car travels at high speed. In the same way, spoilers for speedy cars are not quite effective when the car is moving
slowly. So, go for the right make of spoiler for your speed. Again, looks and design aren’t everything!

Since every car has a certain need to fulfill, it is highly recommended that you buy custom car spoilers. That way, you can select just the right design,
style, color and make you want. Many online shops have extensive collections of custom car spoilers. You can easily choose one according to your preferences
and needs.

Rear Spoiler - Starfire Pearl (Lexus GS 450h 2007-2008) Retail Price: 204.99 JuicedHybrid.com Aerodynamic and color keyed for a sporty and integrated look the Genuine Rear Spoiler - Starfire Pearl Lexus GS 450h 2007-2008 adds some flair to your vehicle. Aerodynamic and color keyed for a sporty and integrated look the Genuine Rear Spoiler - Starfire Pearl Lexus GS 450h 2007-2008 adds some flair to your vehicle.

Rear Spoiler (Highlander) Retail Price: 400.99 JuicedHybrid.com Turn your family car into a sports car with a Genuine Toyota Rear Spoiler. Our spoilers are aerodynamic and color-keyed for a sporty integrated appearance. Factory Original Toyota Parts OEM Turn your family car into a sports car with a Genuine Toyota Rear Spoiler. Our spoilers are aerodynamic and color-keyed for a sporty integrated appearance. Factory Original Toyota Parts OEM

Tips to Choosing the Right Custom Car Spoilers Best Fit for Your Car

Spoilers are the wing like attachment fitted to the rear end, mounted on top of the trunk or attached just under the bumper in the front.
Many have a misconception that spoilers are only used to modify the shape of their cars so that it may look hot hot and sporty but they fail to realize that
spoilers do have some aerodynamic implications.Spoilers "spoil" any unfavourable air movement which comes in contact with the car during high speeds hence
the name "spoiler"


Many racing cars and other high performance sports cars have car spoilers mounted on them. Copying this sporty look, more and more passenger vehicles are
also using spoilers. Of course, a sleek and well-kept look not only makes the car look good, it also boosts its resale value.
But do not confuse spoilers with car ‘wings’ which basically produce down force when air passes around them.


Kinds Of Spoilers Available: Different kinds of spoilers are available in the market based on their shapes designs and purpose
You have high hooped spoilers, Lip spoilers and supra styled spoilers, to mention a few. You can also buy custom car spoilers, designed in a variety of styles and colors.
Most of these spoilers, regardless of their looks, are made of lightweight materials like fiberglass or polyurethane. These materials are extremely durable and
highly flexible, so they will not crack or sag. High impact spoilers are made
from a combination of materials, which show high resistance to temperature and impact. Most people go for unpainted spoilersso that give a colour combination of their own best suited for their cars.

Design: When choosing for spoilers donot go only for design and sporty looks. Car spoilers actually changes the direction of the passing air
and break the flow of air that comes into contact with the body of the car. Thus stabilising the car on the road because spoilers reduce the lift and
increase the traction of the car. Thus, there is maximum contact between the tire and the road. This allows your car to brake, turn and speed up with greater
stability. A good car spoiler is one that is designed to reduce lift and increase
traction.So keep in mind the design of the spoiler when you buy them.

Speed: As i said spoilers have some aerodynamic implications. Aerodynamic drag increases as the car accelerates. Spoilers that are designed for slow
speeds will lead to more drag when the car travels at high speed. In the same way, spoilers for speedy cars are not quite effective when the car is moving
slowly. So, go for the right make of spoiler for your speed. Again, looks and design aren’t everything!

Since every car has a certain need to fulfill, it is highly recommended that you buy custom car spoilers. That way, you can select just the right design,
style, color and make you want. Many online shops have extensive collections of custom car spoilers. You can easily choose one according to your preferences
and needs.

Rear Spoiler - Starfire Pearl (Lexus GS 450h 2007-2008) Retail Price: 204.99 JuicedHybrid.com Aerodynamic and color keyed for a sporty and integrated look the Genuine Rear Spoiler - Starfire Pearl Lexus GS 450h 2007-2008 adds some flair to your vehicle. Aerodynamic and color keyed for a sporty and integrated look the Genuine Rear Spoiler - Starfire Pearl Lexus GS 450h 2007-2008 adds some flair to your vehicle.

Rear Spoiler (Highlander) Retail Price: 400.99 JuicedHybrid.com Turn your family car into a sports car with a Genuine Toyota Rear Spoiler. Our spoilers are aerodynamic and color-keyed for a sporty integrated appearance. Factory Original Toyota Parts OEM Turn your family car into a sports car with a Genuine Toyota Rear Spoiler. Our spoilers are aerodynamic and color-keyed for a sporty integrated appearance. Factory Original Toyota Parts OEM

Turbonique ( bolt on 850 HP ) advertising, the Turbo Axle and the "AP" supercharger, plus a couple that were in the classifieds

Jack McClure's go kart at the 1964 Louisville Auto exhibition, powered by twin Turbonique t-16 jets, it turns 152mph in the quarter. 400 lbs of thrust.

This is more info on Turbonique than I've ever seen in all of my searching on the internet... all that I've posted before is here: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2006/12/once-men-were-allowed-to-be-men-crazy.html and http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2008/03/turbonique-1000-horsepower-bolt-on.html