Celebrity Picks Shine Bright at the 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding
September 10, 2025
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THE AUTO BUILDER
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’CUDA HUNT
Craig Hammon is the type of guy who can cherish the best of the old times, while also being able to appreciate the benefits of these new times. This versatility is apparent when one learns not only of his choice of car, but how he came to own it. It seems that Hammon has always wanted a Plymouth ’Cuda. And while this is not an unusual thing in and of itself (we would love to have one, too), when it came time for him to really get serious about buying one, he looked to the Internet. More precisely, Hammon went looking for his dream car on eBay.
STRATOCRUISER
Through the years, Dave Lane has owned a wide variety of vehicles, ranging from Hyundais, Hondas and MG Midgets to vintage Deuces and T-Birds. He’s also had his share of General Motors products, including a ’28 Pontiac sedan, a ’35 Chevy coupe, and now this beautiful ’59 Chevy Kingswood wagon.
Mind you, this big Bow Tie hasn’t always looked this good. In fact, were it not for many tireless evenings and weekends with family, and friends like Robert White and Paul Radcliff nearby, it might still look as it once did. However, the time was spent and the effort rewarded in a car that is every bit a driver, and a pretty one at that.
Stuban’s Statement
If you think you’re particular about your street rod—the quality of the build, the effectiveness of the drivetrain and chassis, and the aesthetics of the entire effort—consider what it must be like for someone who has specialized in high-level manufacturing for most of his life.
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Flow Control
After Sinking This Cole 22 Nighthawk, The Fuel Tank Selector Needed To Be Replaced
Author
Bob Carpenter
Words & Photography
When this Cole 22 Nighthawk sank after a stormy night, a lot of things needed to be replaced. The fuel tank selector valve was toast, and the original equipment was no longer available for purchase. The owner of this boat decided it was a good time to upgrade to an Eddie Marine Total Flow Control high-volume fuel valve. The three-port model (PN SF-100) used here is a safe and efficient fuel valve that is ultra reliable and will flow 240 gallons of fuel per hour. Operated by a 12-volt motor, it meets all U.S. Coast Guard requirements, including the ability to be manually operated should the motor fail for any reason. A six-port model is also available with fuel return provisions for fuel-injected applications (PN SF-200).
Maveric Marine was asked to replace the faulty fuel selector on this boat, and we tagged along for photos and info to help you out if you are in the market for the same thing.
ARTICLE SOURCES
Manufacturer
Eddie Marine
11479 Sixth St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 945-2830
