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70 Years — The History of Honest Charley Speed Shop
Here at Honest Charley Speed Shop, we’re proud of our heritage, as the world’s first mail order speed shop. A lot of people have heard of our shop, but may not know the story behind it, and what makes it so special. The shop isn’t special because of what we’re doing TODAY–it’s special because of…
Read MoreA Record Turnout at the 2015 Chattanooga Cruise In
When the idea came about to host an open house and cruise in at Coker Tire and Honest Charley Speed Shop, we had no idea it would grow to this magnitude. On Saturday, April 11th, we welcomed more than 2,000 cars and approximately 15,000 people to the Chattanooga Cruise In–it was a record breaking day…
Read MoreDavid Hall’s Cool ’41 Ford Pickup
It’s that time of year! We get a lot of visitors in the spring time, as local hot rodders are ready to get out and put a few miles on their cars (or trucks) before the car show season kicks off. David Hall, from Powells Crossroads, Tennessee visits us quite often, and visited us today…
Read MoreAround the World in a ’57 Mercedes-Benz!
We have lots of special visitors, especially during the spring and summer months, and we had an excellent visit this morning from a New Zealand couple who are embarking on a world-wide journey in their 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220S Ponton. Five continents, over 90,000 miles and five years make up this road trip, which happened to…
Read MoreJoin Us for the Spring 2015 Chattanooga Cruise In!
It’s time to get your hot rod out of hibernation and we’re excited to announce the Chattanooga Cruise In is scheduled for Saturday, April 11th, 2015. The folks at Coker Tire continue to grow the event, and we’re glad to be a part of it. This year, the city of Chattanooga has allowed us to…
Read MoreSEMA 2014 Coverage
Every year, just about the time when the car show and drag racing season is winding down, it’s time to go to Las Vegas for the SEMA Show. It’s the world’s largest automotive trade show, and it’s the place where everyone wants to debut new products, new cars and new ideas. We typically tag along…
Read MoreA Blast from the Past!
A large percentage of the what/why/how of today’s hot rodders is for the sake of nostalgia. Going back to a simpler time can be as easy as sliding behind the wheel of a ___________ (fill in the blank with your favorite hot rod) and going for a drive. With such deep roots in hot rod…
Read MoreHershey in the Rear View Mirror
Every fall, we make the drive to Hershey, Pennsylvania for what has to be the biggest swap meet in the world. It’s an AACA-sanctioned event, and it’s held within smelling-distance of the Hershey chocolate factory. We always carry LOTS of parts and merchandise when we go to Hershey, because that also involves a pitstop at…
Read MoreA Hot Rodder’s Guide to Wheel Bolt Pattern
Have you ever bought a project car or even a completed car that was the brainchild of another hot rodder? Sometimes, you never know what type of suspension or brakes are used in a project car, but it’s pretty common to have mis-matched bolt patterns. For instance, it’s common to use a Camaro or Nova…
Read MoreFall Fun at the Chattanooga Cruise In
It always seems like fall comes and goes quickly. We’re so busy around here during September and October, the months typically fly by, leaving us in the dead of winter. One event that always gets our attention is the Chattanooga Cruise In, as it’s held right here at our facility. We invite everyone we know…
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