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Kroozin at the Sandbelt!

March 22, 2016 · by outffocus

It was the Eastern suburb of Morrabbin’s turn to have their Saturday night turned upside down as the Big Bad Wolf brought its rolling rockabilly thunder clap of a party to their quiet brick veneer streets and it all went down at ALH’s Sandbelt Hotel!

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The ’55 F100 with attitude!!

March 17, 2016 · by outffocus

When your job involves hauling down the highway overnight, a blokes’ eyes are on the black top ahead of him but his mind has time to tick over on other matters, creating dreams and aspirations that eventually turn into bold plans and how to execute them.

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Thoroughbred steel comes to Moonee Valley Racecourse

March 10, 2016 · by outffocus

I’m sure we’re all familiar with ShowcarsMelbourne and the standard of automotive shows they run especially when they run two very different style of events each year, one early in the year designed for high quality rides set up in their show stopping displays of lights and mirrors, encompassing the highest quality of workmanship and dedication to the sport and the second event taking it to the streets of trendy St. Kilda in a mind blowing display of colour and variety mixed with the artistic shops and eateries of Acland St! If you’re not, you’re missing out big time!

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Ratts, Tatts n Pinups! The cool lifestyle choice!

March 2, 2016 · by outffocus

Remember when choosing an alternative lifestyle would put you squarely in the minority of society? Back in the fifties and sixties when rock n roll and subcultures such as rockabilly were in their infancy, the lifestyle of rebellry was frowned upon by the mainstream of society as they wagged their pointy fingers at you while looking over the brim of their glasses with scorn!

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Backlash beginnings!

February 24, 2016 · by outffocus

Starting up a new business from scratch can be pretty daunting especially when your business requires a large premise and expensive equipment! Creating enough fuss on start up to attract attention is another challenge and, if not done right, can be the beginning of the end of your business!

Brendan and Joanne are a young couple taking the dive into self-employment with an automotive based business requiring a decent financial outlay required to do it properly as well create the right amount of attention to make sure your potential customers know where you are. Read More →

Haulin ass for a worthy cause!

February 24, 2016 · by outffocus

There are many fantastic charities in the world today looking to raise funds in order to make the world a better place. From funding for curing illnesses like cancer and diabetes to supporting the less fortunate both at home and abroad. Raising such funds for these indispositions requires dedication from volunteers as they find interesting and varying ways of generating much needed revenue.

One way to raise funds while drawing attention to your plight is to go large and one way to do this is via a convoy of big rigs! Read More →

Rockin’ and roddin’ the borough!

February 11, 2016 · by outffocus

Rod runs are a great opportunity to pack up the family and friends, fire up the the rods and rides, hitch the teardrop van if ya got one and go explore a country town somewhere while surrounding yourself with like-minded people.

The Queenscliff rod run, organised by the Geelong Street Rodders has been a mainstay on the Victorian automotive social calendar for many years now bringing valuable tourist dollars and attention to the small coastal fishing borough of Queenscliff.

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Kustomized beauty: East L.A. style!

February 11, 2016 · by outffocus

When is a custom car a stock car? When that stock car is built as a custom. Confused? Allow me to elaborate. Around the middle of last century, Ford brought out the single spinner, noted by the single bullet head dividing the chrome grill. The company then brought out the twin spinner, noted by two bullet heads evenly dividing the grill and badged it as a custom due to the numerous extras on car such as chrome moulding around the front and rear screens, on the rear quarter panels and the twin spinner style tail light lens. The sloping style of these 50s classics has caught the eye of many customizers seeing the potential in both the business coupe and the Tudor.

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Geelong’s own Aussie Day super cruise!

January 28, 2016 · by outffocus

Once again a huge turnout of cool Aussie and American rides took part in the Geelong Australia Day cruise! It has become a traditional way for automotive enthusiasts alike in Geelong and the surrounding districts to celebrate our official national day of Australia.

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Combining custom scenes for your entertainment!

January 28, 2016 · by outffocus

One of Australia’s pinnacle automotive events has always been the Victorian Hot Rod show held at the heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building situated in the Carlton Gardens. Showcasing Victoria’s, as well as Australia’s best rods, customs and classics in both two and four wheels, this year the iconic event went one better with a Kingpin Kuztum empowered custom car and rockabilly party held outside the main building.