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Owen B. Ray is a Bay Area greaser who hails from San Francisco’s Mission District. He shows no love for hybrids or anything made after 1970 and was born with a wrench in his hand and grease under his nails.

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For Hot rod haircuts in San Francisco, Nicky the Barber won't steer you wrong

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When I go to get my hair cut, I usually sit nervously in the chair of a strange new stylist as he or she blindly attempts to trim my pomp and...
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Give thanks to your hotrod this Thanksgiving, but keep the turkey off it

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It is probably not a good idea to stuff mashed potatoes and gravy into the gas tank or leave an offering of turkey and stuffing on your dashboard, but...
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Ford vehicles rock Ford-sponsored SEMA 2009

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Ford brought out the big guns at SEMA 2009, and the Blue Oval continues to show the most promise of the beleaguered Big Three. Yea, so Ford is the...
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Hot rod halloween parties & sweet hot rod pumpkin stencils!

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Maybe you have come to the conclusion that Halloween is just another amateur night and it is best to party at home, or you think that it is one of the...
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Jimmy’s Old Car Picnic shows off diversity and unity of San Francisco car lovers

Normal 0 It was a dreary and drizzly San Francisco summer day, but the 21st annual Jimmy’s Old Car Picnic was as colorful as...
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Summit Racing paint system: First look

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I had the opportunity to use Summit Racing’s new house-branded epoxy primer this weekend and I am very impressed with the results. The total...
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IIHS wrecks a 1959 Chevy Bel Air and successfully narrates the obvious

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The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety celebrated its 50th birthday in a seemingly traditional manner by causing a car accident and pissing off...
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Let me fix that for you: Domestic dispute edition

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The Problem: 1955 Ford Fairlane Date: 2009-09-24, 11:16AM This car was owned for years by a Ford dealer in Utah. Later restored and moved to...
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Jimmy's Old Car Picnic is on!

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What? Jimmy’s 21st annual Old Car Picnic When? October 11, 2009 Where? Speedway Medows, Golden Gate Park How much? $30 for vehicle entry, free...
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Ford Forty-Nine concept is the car that shoulda, woulda, wasn’t

Most concept cars are just sliced and diced white bread versions of vehicles that will be hitting the showroom floors the next model year, or far-out...
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