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Description: A Perfect Design For Car Builders And Mechanics. Show Your Passion For Automotive Work With Build. Ideal For Hot Rodders And Muscle Car Enthusiasts.
Build Car Builder Mechanic Hot Rod Muscle Car Enthusiast Pin
by SILAS
$2.75 $3.25
Description: What is now known as "STP" was invented by German scientists during WWII as a response to Germany's need for lubrication of the German war-machine vehicles. WWII US Army divisions in Africa that overtook German Afrika Korps vehicles alleged that the Germans employed an engine oil that is now known as STP formulation full-strength in their air-cooled 4-cylinder engines, which successfully traveled through the hot African Desert war-front without seizing due to friction and extreme heat. How the Germans' original chemical synthesis formulation found its way to the U.S. after WWII is not known, but most likely it made that journey along with many of the other German innovations through the distribution of technology through the spoils of war.
Description: Founded in 1964 in Columbus, Ohio, Nationwise was a chain of auto parts stores in the United States. In 1974, Nationwise partnered with Columbus-based engine builders, The Rod Shop, sponsoring a series of highly successful drag racecars. In stores, a Rod Shop section was created as kind of a speed shop inside of a parts store. In addition to go fast goodies from all the big names, Nationwise also sold Rod Shop branded performance parts. These parts were typically embossed with NRS (Nationwise Rod Shop), making them easy to identify by collectors, even decades later. The Rod Shop partnership ended in 1987, and less than a decade later, Nationwise became insolvent, and closed all stores on Sunday, October 15, 1995 at 3:00 PM.
Description: This design is for automotive enthusiasts and car builders. It celebrates the passion of a classic car mechanic and the joy of working on vehicles. Featuring the text Build Build.
Build Build Classic Car Mechanic Automotive Enthusiast Pin
by SILAS
$2.75 $3.25
Description: Ed Iskenderian was a Southern California hot rodder in the years leading up to WWII, working to make his roadster go faster. Post war, a high demand for parts from returning GIs eager to get back to hot rodding was so great that Iskenderian was faced with a long wait for a cam he wanted for his own car. Figuring he could do just as well himself, he bought a surplus cylindrical grinder, converted it into a cam-grinding machine, and went to work. He wasn’t just making a similar cam to those available at the time – he made them better. His cams made big power, and a business grew on the strength of that reputation that would succeed for decades to come, rightfully earning the title of America's fastest racing cams.
Description: Weber Speed Equipment started out in 1945 as Weber Tool Company, making some of the first aluminum performance fly wheels. As the company continued to expand their speed parts catalog with cams, clutches, and heads, becoming increasingly popular with hot rodders and racers alike, they changed their name to Weber Speed Equipment. Aside from making high quality, extreme high-performance parts, one of their biggest claims to fame was their 'blow up proof' guarantee on their flywheels, something that was a big draw to those pushing higher horsepower and revs in the early days of drag racing.
Description: In **1964**, Ford unveiled the legendary **427 SOHC V8**, famously known as the "**Cammer**," to maintain dominance in **stock car racing**. Designed as a direct competitor to the massive **426 Hemi "elephant" engine**, the **FE 427 block** shared closer dimensions with the **392 cu in FirePower Hemi**, making it a formidable force on the track.The **Ford FE engine** remains an icon in **classic car restoration** and **muscle car history**, celebrated for its durability, performance, and role in racing heritage.
Description: The Bunnell Motor Company was founded in the '30s in Bunnell, Florida as an engine repair and rebuild shop. W. H. Atkinson II purchased the business in 1943, keeping things business as usual for a while, but his interest in stock car racing saw Bunnell Motor Company begin offering some high performance engines as a way to be a part of the stock car racing scene. By the early '50s, his son W. H. Atkinson III was getting into racing, and of course, it was one of dad's engines that powered his race car. By the late '50s, Bunnell Motor Company was focused almost entirely on stock car and drag racing engines, and after his dad died in 1962, Atkinson III had Bunnell Motor Company exclusively building high performance engines.
Description: A bold vintage-style design featuring a detailed classic muscle car engine with the phrase “I Still Play With Blocks.” A playful reference to engine blocks and hands-on automotive passion, made for mechanics, car builders, garage enthusiasts, classic car fans, and anyone who enjoys working on powerful engines.
Description: The Ford FE engine is a V8 used in vehicles sold in the North American market between 1958 and 1976. The FE was introduced to replace the short-lived Ford Y-block engine, which American cars and trucks were outgrowing. It was designed with room to be significantly expanded, and manufactured both as a top-oiler and side-oiler, and in displacements between 332 cu in and 428 cu in.The Ford single overhead cam (SOHC) 427 V8 engine, familiarly known as the "Cammer," was released in 1964 in an effort to maintain stock car racing dominance by seeking to counter the enormously large block 426 Hemi "elephant" engines. The FE 427 block was closer dimensionally to the smaller 392 cu. in. first generation FirePower Hemi.
Description: Founded in 1964 in Columbus, Ohio, Nationwise was a chain of auto parts stores in the United States with a loveable mascot known as 'Motor Earl.' In 1974, Nationwise partnered with Columbus-based engine builders, The Rod Shop, sponsoring a series of highly successful drag racecars. In stores, a Rod Shop section was created as kind of a speed shop inside of a parts store. In addition to go fast goodies from all the big names, Nationwise also sold Rod Shop branded performance parts. These parts were typically embossed with NRS (Nationwise Rod Shop), making them easy to identify by collectors, even decades later. The partnership ended in 1987, and less than a decade later, Nationwise became insolvent, and closed all stores on October 15, 1995.
Description: Like other performance pioneers, Ed Iskenderian was a Southern California hot rodder in the years leading up to World War II, learning speed secrets in an effort to make his own T roadster go faster. Grinding camshafts came after the war when a sudden demand for parts - fueled by returning GIs eager to get back to hot rodding - was so great that Iskenderian was faced with a long wait for a cam he wanted for his own car. Figuring he could do as just as good himself, he bought a surplus cylindrical grinder, converted it into a cam-grinding machine, and went to work. He wasn't just making a similar cam to those available at the time - he made them better, rightfully earning him the nickname of 'The Camfather.'
Description: As post-war America began hot rodding and drag racing, Richard Lockerman founded Lockerman's Porting Service in Long Beach, California. Lockerman started out focusing on flathead V8s, but went on to offer his exquisite port and polish services on any heads that were brought in. In addition to one offs for local hot rodders, Lockerman did all of the port work for TRACO - the largest, and most respected race engine builder for elite competitors of various racing series throughout the '60s and '70s. Even as technology advanced, Lockerman continued doing his thing in his machine shop that remained a time capsule from the '40s, well into the '70s, and that's exactly how he wanted it... old school until the very end.
Description: Founded in 1925, Mallory initially developed OEM ignition systems for many early cars, but by the '50s, they were known for their aftermarket systems for hot rods and drag racers who needed more oomph to get their high-compression engines to light and for those needing more adjustability for fine-tuning and keeping their monster motors humming along. Mighty Mallory was a fun superhero inspired character introduced in 1962 and was most commonly found on decals handed out at drag racing events.
Description: C&T Automotive was started in 1951 in Sherman Oaks, California by Don Clark and Clem Tebo, hence the C and the T in the name. While they did a little bit of everything as far as making parts for racing engines, turning out competition grade stroker crankshafts was their bread and butter. Whether you were drag racing, burning up the dirt oval, or swapping paint on the stock car circuit, there was a good stretch there when it was safe to say that the fastest guys were running C&T crankshafts.
Description: A playful and vibrant hot rod design featuring a young kid mechanic working on a classic red hot rod with big tyres, exposed engine details, smoke effects, and a toolbox by their side. Perfect for car lovers, hot rod fans, little gearheads, and anyone who grew up around tools and engines. This “Future Hot Rod Builder” artwork blends automotive culture with fun cartoon energy, making it a great gift for Father’s Day, car show families, mechanics, and kids who love cars. Ideal for tees, hoodies, stickers, and more.
Description: The only way to get big stroke in the early decades of hot rodding was taking an existing crank, building up the journals through welding, and then machine finishing it, and that is what Alex Alexander had a knack for. As a welder, machinist, and avid hot rodder, Alex started making his own welded strokers in the '50s. As orders stacked up from word of mouth, he eventually had to admit that he had a business and formalized his operation as the less than creatively named 'Crankshaft Company' in 1965. From mild to wild, Crankshaft Company could build it and build it right, whether it was a street driven small block or a top fuel big block, the originator of the welded stroker could be counted on to go the distance.
Description: Embrace the raw power and rebellious spirit of custom car culture with this 'Wrench Mob' design. It features a cool skeleton mechanic, complete with a 'Grease Rebellion' cap and jacket, proudly holding two wrenches. Beside him sits a meticulously detailed, classic red hot rod, embodying the 'Built Not Bought' ethos. This artwork is a tribute to the dedicated car builders, auto repair experts, and gearheads who live for the thrill of customizing and restoring vintage cars. The distressed, grunge art style adds an authentic, edgy feel, perfect for anyone passionate about automotive craftsmanship. Celebrate the motorhead lifestyle, the satisfaction of wrenching on a classic car, and the unique bond within the hot rod community. Show your love
Description: Perfect for anyone who always has another project in progress, this bold vintage-style typography design features the phrase "On My Rig Isn't Done Yet." A great choice for mechanics, truck drivers, off-road enthusiasts, builders, welders, and DIY lovers who appreciate hardworking humor and relatable workshop jokes.
Description: Perfect for anyone who always has another project in progress, this bold vintage-style typography design features the phrase "On My Rig Isn't Done Yet." A great choice for mechanics, truck drivers, off-road enthusiasts, builders, welders, and DIY lovers who appreciate hardworking humor and relatable workshop jokes.
Description: Show off your gearhead lifestyle with this funny project car humor design featuring a distressed vintage woodcut illustration of a mechanic working under a classic auto on jack stands. Perfect for weekend mechanics, classic vehicle restorers, and anyone who appreciates witty garage jokes, spending hours turning wrenches, and refusing to give a completion date on their build. A fantastic aesthetic pick for wearing to local auto shows, casual weekend wrenching sessions, or gifting to your favorite amateur tinkerer who is always waiting on parts.
Funny No ETA Project Car Mechanic Garage Auto Restoration Pin
by VOILA
$2.75 $3.25
