Street Rod Tapestries

Back in the '30s, Phil Weiand didn’t have technology to assist him in finding customers for his performance intake manifolds. He did, however, have a bit of marketing savvy. Late at night, he’d go where the Los Angeles street racers gathered to set up their matches, scout out the losers of those matches, and ask them if they wanted to go faster, promising that his dual-carb manifolds would help them do exactly that. He delivered the goods and the rest is as they say, hot rod history.

Midwest Auto Specialties was an early mail order speed equipment merchant. Based in Cleveland Ohio, with a branch in Indianapolis in 1967 and multiple retail stores throughout Ohio, they shipped nationwide. They carried an unbelievable selection of speed equipment and custom car parts making them a true hot rodders resource. The emphasis was on racing and street performance, but especially drag racing. Shifters, intake manifolds, exhaust headers, ignition systems, adapters, camshafts from many manufacturers plus racing steering, and dragster wheels They carried it all and for most people who wanted to soup up their car, they simply couldn't get these items locally, so Midwest Auto Specialties hooked them up by mail!

Street Rod Camaro Illustration - Image

Introducing Monster Racing Troll Dragon, a vibrant illustration design that captures the classic nostalgia of hot rod cartoon illustrations. Featuring a wild and happy dragon troll behind the wheel of his muscle street car, this design evokes feelings of vintage and retro style street racing. Whether you're looking for an eye-catching wall art piece or an unique gift for a friend, Monster Racing Troll Dragon is sure to make an impression!

Very cool retro colored vintage custom hot rod street rod car illustration for the real automotive enthusiast and lover of all things retro.

Hot looking vintage 1933 style street rod high-boy coupe custom car cartoon with big tires and rims, smooth flowing fenders, high gloss black paint job and lots of chrome.

Perfect gift for hot rod lovers or any car enthusiasts.

Awesome old school sixties style hotrod, popping a wheelie, huge chrome engine, classic flames custom paint, American muscle car cartoon vector illustration

The birth of Hot Rod history, the Ford Coupe. 1932 American History, a fast V8, clean classic simple looks. Rockabilly fun, so let's rock around the clock and smile. Fast cars, original photos.

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.'

Blacktop Rollin' Monster Fink Gasser Hot Rod Dragster

The ”Big 4” American auto manufacturers couldn’t agree on too many things in the 1950s and ’60s, but one thing they could agree on, however, was the Borg-Warner T-10 four-speed transmission. Each of the manufacturers used the T-10 at some point during these years and even into the 70s in some applications. Because the transmission was used in so many production vehicles, they were easy to find, as well as being a reliable and strong four-speed, sought after by many racing enthusiasts of the time. They are still very popular with classic car and muscle car restorers today with the most popular version of the T-10 among enthusiasts being the Power Brute Super T-10 which used a 26-spline input shaft and were built to withstand the higher rpms.

2013 Camaro Automotive Art – Chevrolet’s Greatest of the Camaros believed by many! – BUT – What’s that mean 4 U? Believe Me – U could use the Upgrade in Cool! Both in the House and on Ur Back! This Redux commemorates the Start of a New Hot Car Series at Hot Rodney Hot Rods! - We're doing the Generations of Camaro! - Just Finished Generations of Mustang so it seemed a Go!! - Speaking of Go - Go Get Some Hot Car Art Prints and T-Shirts from VivaChas! Click the Clicker and Go Shopping!!! ~:0) VivaChas Hot Car Art Prints!

No chrome here. For old school hot rod and rat rod fans.

In 1965 the 2nd Generation Chevy El Camino refined its lines! - Well the designers did that! 1970 Chevy El Camino 4x4 Not 2nd Generation 1964-1967 But 3rd Generation! It's the work of Chas Sinklier aka VivaChas! Chevrolet's direct competition for the El Camino was the Ford Ranchero. These UTEs exist in a land between the Pickup Truck and the Street Rod. But as we see in Chas' automotive art this Chevy is a Muscle Car and sporting aftermarket four-wheel drive! This El Camino is an SS 396 model as well! You Should Really Get This One Just For the Wow-Factor! Best of Two Worlds is this 1970 Chevy El Camino 4x4!!! ~;0) VivaChas Automotive Art and Hot Rod Stories can be seen at HotRodneyHotRods.com!

An image of the front corner of a gray 1937 Ford Coupe Street Rod with a title text overlay.

If you've been a hot rodder for very long, you've undoubtedly seen this bird's angry mug before.

Custom thirties hot rod car roadster convertible with flame paint job, chrome wheels, chrome hub caps, low profile and white wall tires.

Hot Rod - Hot Rod - Hot Rod

Older guys are into hot rods and rat rods, anywhere and everywhere in the US. Are you a drag racing old guy, or gal for that matter. This is the tshirt for you. Let everyone know, that while you may be old you are still young at heart, young in spirit.Order your Youthful Geezer Hot Rod Shop tee today, before your next trip to a car show. This is the perfect car enthusiast tshirt for the old guys in the family. A great gift idea for any friend, boyfriend, dad, grandpa who are into hot rods or rat rods! Apparel - design is on the back.

Sandy Belond was a Southern California hot rodder and one of the first dry lakes racers to go over 100 mph. He opened Sandy’s Muffler Shop in 1938 and aside from traditional exhaust work, Sandy began designing and building custom headers and exhaust systems that quickly became a popular on the local hot rod scene. After a short stint in the Marines towards the end of the war, Sandy was ready to get back to work and founded Southern California Muffler Service. Aside from continuing his custom work, Sandy developed his Equa-Flow line of off the rack exhaust systems. This line revolutionized the industry by utilizing the first ever jigs for exhaust systems that ensured each model was true and accurate to the vehicle it was designed for.

An image of the front corner of a red 1936 Pontiac Business Coupe Street Rod with a title text overlay.

Hot Rod - colored

Vintage Appliance Headers 1960

T-Shirt iron-ons from the 70s and 80s have a truly unique style that never really caught on in any other medium, but their fragile nature makes them tough to find decades later. This design celebrates these great examples of period t-shirt art by recreating the style with plenty of vintage wear and tear to make it look the part.

Business up front, party in the rear. Find yourself in need of some sporty attire that celebrates the best and most epic of hair-don'ts? Look no further, friends. Look no further.

Hot sixties style muscle car cartoon, blue with white stripes, lots a chrome and huge rims...

During the custom van craze of the '70s, the Trademan was a popular platform for vanners everywhere and Dodge capitalized on this by creating a factory customized Trademan called the "Street Van" package.

The Heartbeat of America, all in one powerful gasser from 1956. This classic Street Rod is sure to get your heart racing, in patriotic Red White and Blue. Fast cars, original photos.

The ideal gift for the lover of classic hot rods and automobilia. The graphic depicts the heady early days of the hot rods as thier owners raced around on the dirt tracks.

Awesome classic 1970s classic muscle car dragster cartoon illustration, flaming exhaust, smoking tires, bold blue with white stripes, popping a wheelie, the perfect illustration for every car guy and gal

spray paint the walls. The Tiki has had a greater influence on the modern art world than many realize. The 20th century saw a rise in American’s fascination with the Pacific Islands and their native culture. Images of the traditional life of native islanders captivated the residents of the Continental U.S. and brought about a desire to fill their mundane environment with some of the iconography of the islands. Post World War II returning GI’s brought back images of the Pacific Islands and the fascination with Tiki emerged. By the 1960s Tiki could be seen everywhere. It adorned buildings, restaurants, motels and all manner of advertising. Exports of authentic Tiki could not keep up with the demand.

Sharp, nostalgic, vintage 1940s style hot rod pick up truck cartoon illustration, big tires and rims, high gloss black paint job and lots of chrome.

What could be better than Cruzin’ in a red hot rod with a tropical breeze

The 2002 4th Generation Camaro Convertible is a smooth machine! Sadly this Chevrolet Camaro was underpowered both by ancient and today's standards. The Chevy Camaro has long been a strong contender in the Pony Car Wars! This Camaro image is the work of Chas Sinklier aka VivaChas. And the stories or articles that Chas writes and illustrates can be seen at HotRodneyHotRods dot com! This work of automotive art is part of the Forth in the Series on Chevrolet's Camaro and its Generations. There's Hot Rod Art and T-Shirt Art here and at Chas' site. You'll see Street Rod Art and Muscle Car Art as well! And here's a Grand Idea for you! If you're a fan of the Camaro, you should get yourself a print of this image for your very own! There are ...

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