Posts Tagged ‘honest charley’
Honest Charley Featured in New TV Show “Backroad Gold”
We are very excited to announce that “Backroad Gold” will debut on the Travel Channel on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, airing at 9:30pm EST. The show follows Corky Coker and his son-in-law, Greg Cunningham (Honest Charley Garage Shop Manager), as they seek out barn finds across the Southeast. Honest Charley is featured throughout the TV…
Read MoreNeed for Speed?
Do you have a need for speed? Or at least a need to know your speed? Well, we have a quick and easy solution to make your old transmission communicate with an electronic speedometer. Old school transmissions used a cable-drive speedometer, and many aftermarket gauge companies feature electric speedometers. This Auto Meter Speedo Sender features…
Read MoreLencki Six–An Indy Legend Lives Again
Indy car racing, much like all other forms of motorsports, has transformed into a multi-million dollar industry, and if you consider the high tech machines from the F1 series in the “Indy car” world, then you’re looking as some big time dollar signs. As a throwback to the good ol’ days of Indy racing, Corky…
Read MoreCamshaft Break In Tips
Camshaft break-in is a hot topic, mainly because a lot of folks have done it wrong. It’s a critical part of new engine start-up procedure, or even just a camshaft upgrade. To make sure your camshaft survives the stress of the first few minutes of run time, check out these tips and put them to…
Read MoreSEMA 2013 Coverage
We didn’t have a booth setup at the 2013 SEMA Show, but our neighbors at Coker Tire sent us some cool pictures to post here. Our guys in the Honest Charley Garage had a lot of work to do to help prepare Coker for its big SEMA event, so we were proud to see our…
Read MoreWatch Your Carbs
No, we’re not talking about your diet–we’re talking about carburetors. They’re an important part of making your hot rod run like a scalded dog, but we often interact with customers who are having issues from a carburetor they bought at a swap meet. We love scrounging for parts at swap meets just as much as…
Read MoreFall 2013 Chattanooga Cruise In
We always know we’re in for a lot of work during the fall months, due to a number of events, and this year was absolutely the most action-packed September in our history. The Street Rodder Road Tour passed through on Thursday, the 5th, then we had the Chattanooga Cruise In on Saturday, the 7th, and…
Read MoreThe Road Tour Passes through Chattanooga!
We gave you the inside scoop on the 2013 Street Rodder Road Tour car, as it was being fabricated, assembled and finished by Honest Charley Garage. And now, the ’51 Ford Custom is doing its thing, traveling from city to city and stopping at a bunch of awesome car shows and shops. The Road Tour…
Read MoreCharge It!
Charging systems are always a challenge on old cars. Regardless of your plans to restore it or make it a hot rod, you’ll likely want to get rid of the old six-volt charging system. Stepping up to a 12-volt system is quite simple these days, and you can even keep the same old school looks…
Read MoreWorld’s Greatest Hot Rod Coincidence
Yesterday, we were doing our thing in the Speed Shop…selling parts, helping customers and checking inventory…an average day at Honest Charley. Then, a couple of guests came through the door and they talked real funny, so we had to figure out where they came from. As it turns out, they’re from New Zealand, and they’ve…
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