Tag Archives: MimboloveHot rod

Posted on Sep 10, 2013Written by Ken Altes

Take a look at the routing of the exhaust manifold. One bank of exhaust pipes runs to the other side, making a pollution-free power plant. Seems so simple! This 1928 Ford Sports Coupe was built, and is owned, by Tim Monroe, one of the specialists at Davis Rod and Cycle. Has a 1974 Chevy 454 cu. in. V8 powering a GM 400 Turbo-Hydramatic. He also owns the wonderful custom 1951 Lincoln Capri in an earlier post. See link at right for Davis Rod and Cycle.

1935 Hot Rod in Front of Mercury Charlie’s on McNeil Road

Posted on Jul 6, 2013Written by Ken Altes

This old school car has a 50s Chrysler FirePower Hemi engine. The Hemi was the most powerful engine of its time, excelling at high rpm power, coveted by racers. This first generation of Hemis was build from 1951 to 1958. Their only drawback was their weight, over 700lbs.

Very Nice 1967 Ford Ranchero Hot Rod For Sale: $15,999

Posted on May 8, 2013Written by Ken Altes

Next to Dave’s Perfection Automotive on S. First St. today.

1967 Ford Ranchero Hot Rod at Dave's Perfection Automotive

Lots of Activity at Mercury Charlie’s Hot Rod Shop on McNeil

Posted on Mar 28, 2013Written by Ken Altes

Charlie has been doing this for a long time in Austin. Everyone if friendly at his shop, including his daughter, Roxie. Charlie has built some of Austin’s best cars. Visit his website here to see his purple Mercury, one of Austin’s most stunning, but I have permanent link at right side of each of this blog’s pages.