El Sobrante Wheel & Brake

02/15/2026

Here are 3 photos of the shop, 2 on the left, mid 60's.
photo on the right, my 65 Mustang body being hauled to the wrecking yard (1977-78)

02/13/2026

The sadness can be overwhelming, but if we all work together, there is hope. For about the price of a venti caramel macchiato per day, we can show them the love they so desperately deserve.
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02/06/2026

Rest peacefully now Isky !

Ed built one of the most successful aftermarket hot rod parts companies from a single cam grinding machine he designed and built himself in 1946.

01/01/2026

Ford Pinto ??!!
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12/28/2025

Fast On Race Day !
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10/20/2025

VINTAGE STYLE: Students are learning real-world skills and preserving American craftsmanship at McPherson College in Kansas — the only school in the nation where they can earn a bachelor's degree in bringing classic cars back to life.

10/14/2025

Some of the innovative features that came out of Detroit after WWII, I liked the hatchback, But the spare tire mounted inside the rear driver's side door?? Take a look inside the rear of the car 👀

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1951 Frazer Vagabond (the first hatchback?)

Conceived as an innovative utility sedan, the Frazer Vagabond featured what Kaiser-Frazer described as a “hatchback” design (years before the term became common in the automotive world).

The rear deck incorporated a two-piece opening system: the upper section (which included the rear window) lifted upward, while the lower portion folded down like a tailgate. This clever arrangement provided access to a surprisingly spacious cargo area, complete with wood skid strips and wood-trimmed side panels.

Only 2,951 units were produced for 1951, making it one of the rarer postwar American production cars.

The exterior styling presented a clean, streamlined appearance with full wheel covers, bumper guards, and wide whitewall tires. Inside, the Vagabond featured upscale trim for its class, with leather or high-grade vinyl upholstery, matching carpets, and an AM pushbutton radio.

Power came from a 226 cubic inch L-head inline six-cylinder engine equipped with a Carter carburetor, paired with a three-speed manual transmission. The chassis used a semi-floating rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and a conventional independent front suspension.

Kaiser-Frazer marketed the Vagabond as a versatile vehicle suitable for farmers, salesmen, and families alike, emphasizing its dual-purpose nature as both a passenger car and light hauler. However, its relatively high price and reliance on six-cylinder power placed it at a disadvantage against competitors offering V-8 engines.

Despite limited sales, the Vagabond’s forward-thinking design has since earned recognition as one of America’s earliest true hatchbacks.

06/26/2025

Dodge Ram 1500
Front suspension arm, is WHAT??!!
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06/17/2025

Husband's brain storage:
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Car Stats: 500GB
Useless trivia: 1TB
Wife's instructions from 5 mins ago:
File not found

03/05/2025

Rest in peace Gene Winfield, master metal fabricator.

Master metal fabricator and custom car designer Gene Winfield passes away at 97.

02/03/2025

In the early sixties, American cars had tail fins, BIG windows & lots of shiny chrome !

Leave It to Beaver is an American television sitcom that follows the misadventures of a suburban boy, his family and his friends. It stars Barbara Billingsle...

12/12/2024

A man & his tools.
A Woman & her shoes.

The six-sided tool helped make IKEA a household name. But did anyone named Allen have anything to do with it?