Good Gnews: Remembering The Great Space Coaster
Tubby Baxter. Gary Gnu. Goriddle Gorilla. Speed Reader. For people of a certain age, these names probably tug on distant memories of a television series
To hot-rod a ‘50s Beetle, the Judson supercharger was the ticket
The early 1950s were a hot rodder’s paradise. No small number of companies were springing up offering speed parts for engines ranging from flathead Fords
Cold War Thaw: The USSR Pavilion at Expo ’74
The 1974 World’s Fair took place against a backdrop of improving relations between the United States and Soviet Russia. In May of 1972, USSR officials
raise hell, praise dale
Recently, Dale Earnhardt Jr. spoke about one of the most famous catchphrases used by NASCAR fans, which is ‘Raise Hell, Praise Dale’. This cheer originated
man-made horrors beyond your comprehension
Cool image, but slightly inaccurate quote… still works nonetheless. “You may live to see man-made horrors beyond your comprehension.” — Nikola Tesla https://psyne.blog/product/tales-from-the-quadead-zone-1987-vintage-mens-t-shirt/
Nichelle Nichols closes hailing frequencies
Nichelle Nichols, who long ago achieved immortality in her role as Uhura on Star Trek, has died at the age of 89. Born in 1932,
Hook and Book
A nice look at the way it used to be in the hook and book days, this example being a Red Ball Motor Freight terminal.
Carlsbad Raceway Road Course
Carlsbad Raceway, a little north of San Diego, was billed as the most modern drag racetrack in the country when it was built in 1964.
REBELS HANGING AT THE BEACH
As I type these words, many of you that are reading them right now are probably in the midst of a pretty nasty heatwave. So
Reminds you that you are living
Deep breaths – so deep that your soul feels shaken. Let it hit the base of your belly and ignite a moment of absolute intensity.
pipefitter chopper
When you want to build a custom chopper, but you’re a lifelong pipefitter. https://psyne.blog/product/mercury-clutch-1963-vintage-mens-t-shirt/
Once you’ve danced naked at a hash bonfire…
“I don’t care which party I go to. Once you’ve danced naked at a hash bonfire with the spirits of the dead, all parties seem