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Time and Tide wait for no Man or Woman

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
22 Oct

No matter what is going on in the world, one thing remands the same, and that is the ticking Clock, she will always continue to grind away 24-7 and I am vert aware at times of that as deadlines come up real fast when yo are a small business, but, there is nothing better than being your own boss, so that out weighs the stress and difficulties that we all endure at times in the trade that we are in. Time to get on my Bike and start to design some New parts for you all.

Things are changing for me and not long to go until I get my Own Brand New Workshop/Barn, exciting times for sure and look forward to spending some quality time in there and banging away at some projects that I must get completed my self. Sometimes I need to Police my self to get things finished, but a New Workshop is something to keep you Motivated that’s for sure.

I have just made up a bunch of Braided Hose Oil Lines and Braided brake lines, one piece and 2 piece front brake lines to cover any of your builds and continue to make and design more parts for the inline four, as well as other makes too. Have fun on your Machines this weekend everybody.

 

 

 

Always had Old Motorcycles and Jalopy’s

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
17 Dec

Hard to believe that Christmas is already upon us and not long left until some of you will be burping and snoring as you have demolished anything that was left of the Turkey, well, that is if you are from back home in Britain, out here in the states, Turkey is eaten at thanks giving, so usually we have Prime rib or Ham for Christmas dinner here, still takes me a bit of getting used to, even though I have been here almost two decades. hard to believe that I left the UK back in 1997, the pic below is the last ride I had on my Triumph to an event.

Loved that Old Daytona and did many miles on it, going to hemsby was a 260 mile ride and I sure had a blast with that 1969 Daytona, but the bloody carbs always went out of tune and was forever tuning the bike, but, thats the trumpys for ya.

Heading back to North London, darker hair and only 140 pounds, those were the days, I loved Motorcycles and Hot Rods and had many over the time, something I still do to this day.

Before I moved to the other side of the world, I repainted the Triumph Black and gold leafed the tank badges, I really wanted to take the bike with me and wish i could of had the opportunity as I knew every nut and bolt on that machine, this was the last but one  pic taken of that bike in Alexandra Palace where I loved in North London, I rode this machine every day in Rain, wind and many times in the snow, as thats all I had in 1997.

A happy guy as I had just tuned the carbs once more, I took her for a blast up around the M25 and boy did she rip, as I had just repaired the cylinder head as it had a hair line crack in it, fitted a Boyer Ignition and this T100 would really pull hard as you hit 4000 revs, it was like it found another gear and would literally take off. Wish I still had that 1969 Daytona.

Old photo of me with my 1961 Ford Consul Lowline, I bought it from original owner and painted it Red with a white roof, as it was boring grey, I drove that all over the place and was always doing different things to that car.

Above is just as I started work on the Ford, I didnt like the stock grey color and needed it to be a bright Red, this was a fun project and off I started with another Custom machine.

Jeez, that was a crazy fun time in my life, look at that high Flat top hair cut for a start, but I remember it as if it was yesterday and glad I had this image still.

Probably should of deleted this one LOL but those were the 80’s and you would have to pay me a lot of money to wear that shirt again ha ha ha.

So with that I shall bid you lot a fond faewell, just wanted to share these pics with you, I have always tinkered with old stuff and always will do.

 

Love what I do

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
09 Oct

I have always been an outgoing sorta fella and enjoy doing different things, below is just a snippet of some things that I have done for a TV Company and boy had a blast for 2 years, meeting all sorts of great bands, people and looking into the interesting lifestyles, be it Rockabilly, Hot Rodding or art work etc.
it took me all over the United States and I have more to do, but thanks for all your support, its you lot that makes me enjoy what I do in life.

19 years here and having so much fun with what I do with Bikes, Hot Rods, Artwork and checking out all the cool Americana that I come across in this Great country.

Few Tunes to Make a Tuesday fly by

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
28 Aug

Can’t believe it is already Tuesday, here at Carpys Garage I not only build Motorcycle, make parts and paint etc, there are so many other things , like packing orders and shipping all over the globe, every day- 6 days a week, now, sometimes to make the day chirp along, I like to play some sounds, and today I thought that I would share some tunes that make my toes tap and maybe, just maybe yours too.

It’s not all just about Motorbikes for me, I love Cars, Bikes, Planes, Boats or anything with some Nostalgia and Music is a huge part of my life.

Below is a great band, coming by the way of Bopflix Films is with Reb Kennedy

Bopflix Films NASHVILLE BOOGIE SESSION with Wild Records Artist – EDDIE & thee Scorpions (USA) – performing track ‘Like A King’, filmed at The Nashville Boogie Vintage Weekender, Nashville, Tennessee, USA (2018).

Also featured on Rockabilly Radio. So sound up and listen to some cool tunes on Tuesday.

Next up is:MUSIC VIDEO for Rhythm Bomb Records band – TWISTED ROD (Czech Republic) for track ‘Come On’, filmed at Captain Ahab’s Culture Club in Cuxhaven, Germany. Available now on the album ‘Boozin’ & Boppin’ on Rhythm Bomb Records.

‘Come On’ Twisted Rod RHYTHM BOMB (music video) BOPFLIX

Love this – Recorded in the chalet at camber sands. ‘Gypsy Woman’ T.J. Mayes WILD RECORDS (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION with Wild Record’s artist TJ MAYES (USA) performing own track ‘Gypsy Woman’ with guests THE VARGAS BROTHERS (USA). Filmed at the Rhythm Riot, Camber Sands, UK (Nov, 2017).

Next up over to Denmark for some Rockin Blues with this rendition: Too Good To Stay Away From’ The Kokomo Kings RHYTHM BOMB (music video) BOPFLIX

MUSIC VIDEO for Rhythm Bomb Records band – THE KOKOMO KINGS (Sweden/ Denmark) for track ‘Too Good To Stay Away From’, filmed at the Mojo Blues bar, Copenhagen, Denmark (2017). Available on the recently release album ‘Too Good To Stay Away From’ on Rhythm Bomb Records (2017).

Starring:
Mr. Koko – Reine Johansson
Charmageddon – Paulina Åhlin
The Kokomo Kings – Themselves

Next up is some kicking sounds of more BOPFLIX SESSIONS with Wild Record’s artists – BARNY & THE RHYTHM ALL STARS (FRANCE) – performing track ‘Crazy About You’. Filmed at Switchblades rockabilly club, Reading, UK (Jan,
‘Crazy About You’ Barny & The Rhythm All Stars (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX

Here is half an hour of grerat stuff to finish, enjoy your Tuesday, Keep on Rockin!

Toe Tapping Sounds for the weekend.

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
10 Nov

Hey all you lot out there, Heck the weekend is here, so as I am pretty busy this time of year, I thought I would add some tunes I dig, maybe you will like them? 

But-if not you can move onto the next.

Music is a huge part of my life, If I like the song I will stop and listen, so- Today, here is some tunes that Turn My dial.

Dig It Up’ TJ Mayes NASHVILLE BOOGIE

Next up is:

‘Hotwire Woman’ The Highjivers

Awesome song here. ‘I Got Some News For You’ The Kabooms (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX

How about this:

‘My One Desire’ The Red Hot Rockets (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION with new UK rockabilly trio THE RED HOT ROCKETS covering Ricky Nelson classic ‘My One Desire’. Filmed at The Kings Rock N Roll Club, Kingsmeadow, Kingston-Upon-Thames, London, UK (2017).

Now:
‘Please Just Leave Suzie’ Relax Trio (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION with rockabilly trio – THE RELAX TRIO (Finland) – playing track ‘Please Just Leave Suzie’. Filmed at the 21st Rockabilly Rave, Camber Sands, UK 2017.

Fantastic sound from Germany- ‘Boppin’ Mary Lou’ Marc & The Wild Ones RHYTHM BOMB RECORDS (Official Music Video) BOPFLIX
Official FULL HD music video for German rockabilly band, Marc & The Wild Ones, featuring track ‘Boppin’ Mary Lou’ from the debut album ‘The Rockin’ Beat Of Marc & The Wild Ones’, available now on RHYTHM BOMB RECORDS.

Big hit all over the place at the moment.
‘The Wolf’ Delta Bombers WILD RECORDS (Official Music Video HD) BOPFLIX
Now available on an all new 45′ (2017) with ‘Good Disguise’ (with new video from Luke Baker online now, link below!):
https://wildrecordsusa.com/delta-bomb…

How about:
‘Futile Blues’ The Doel Brothers (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION with THE DOEL BROTHERS (UK) performing track ‘Futile Blues’, out on El Toro Records. Filmed in Alton, UK (Feb, 2017).

How about this, Half Swede half Danish, some kicking sounds of. ‘Girls I’ve Never Kissed’ Kokomo Kings (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX

BOPFLIX SESSION with Rhythm Bomb Records’ – THE KOKOMO KINGS (Sweden/Denmark) – performing ‘Girls I’ve Never Kissed’, filmed at the Rhythm Riot (Nov, 2016).

from Australia: ‘Slave For The Beat’ Pat Capocci PRESS-TONE / WILD RECORDS (Official Music Video) BOPFLIX
Music video for Australian rockabilly artist Pat Capocci’s ‘Slave For The Beat’, from the album ‘Call Of The Wild’ (2013), out now on Press-Tone Records (Australia)! Filmed on location in London, UK (2012) whilst on tour, including footage filmed at Sounds That Swing (No Hit Records) record shop,

Now onto these guys once more:’Artificial Natural’ Kokomo Kings (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION with Rhythm Bomb Records’ – THE KOKOMO KINGS (Sweden/Denmark) – performing ‘Artificial Natural’, filmed at the Rhythm Riot (Nov, 2016).

Now something cool from. ‘I Know The Rules’ Nico Duportal & His Rhythm Dudes (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX

BOPFLIX SESSION with Rhythm Bomb Records’ – NICO DUPORTAL & HIS RHYTHM DUDES (FRANCE) – performing ‘I Know The Rules’ from the album ‘Dealing With My Blues’. Filmed at the Rhythm Riot, Camber Sands, UK (Nov, 2016).

More Rockin Tunes. ‘Back Home’ Carolina & Her Rhythm Rockets RHYTHM BOMB RECORDS (Official Music Video) BOPFLIX
Official FULL HD music video for German rockabilly band, Carolina & Her Rhythm Rockets, featuring track ‘Back Home’, from the band’s debut album, ‘Carolina & Her Rhythm Rockets’, out now on RHYTHM BOMB RECORDS!

How about:
‘Zodiac’ The Runawayz (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX

BOPFLIX SESSION with UK rock n roll trio The Runawayz covering ‘Zodiac’, original by The Rhythm Hawks (Hot Rock Records, 1980). Filmed at the 21st Rockabilly Rave, Camber Sands, UK (June, 2017).

Jumping sounds now:
Boppin’ The Blues ft.GIZZELLE (promo) BOPFLIX
New promo for London’s Boppin The Blues roots Rock n Roll rockabilly club, starring Wild Records Artist GIZZELLE (USA) and featuring track ‘Humdinger’ (cover of Little Marie Allen, Triumph, 1959). Host DJ’s Trev Collins and The Grinster. Filmed London, UK (Dec, 2013).

Always loved this when it first came out. ‘Coming In Hot’ Pat Capocci RUBY RECORDS (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION with Australia’s finest – PAT CAPOCCI – performing new track ‘Coming In Hot’ out now on 45 rpm on RUBY RECORDS! Filmed at Sounds That Swing / No Hit Records, Camden, London, UK (2016).

Jump to this Rhythm : ‘Hold On Tight’ Bob & The Bearcats (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION special with re-united rockabilly 4 piece – BOB & THE BEARCATS (UK) – performing own track ‘Hold On Tight’! Filmed at the Mill Hill Music Complex, London, UK (2016)

Ton Up Video for Hipsters and Rockers.

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
04 Oct

Howdy all

Today I saw  video a mate of mine posted and had to share it, Hipsters on Cafe Racers to the tune of Chris Rea Road to Hell.

The Bird is well Ropey, I was laughing my socks off watching this, no idea where this came up and see a few faces I know from Back home but It just made me crack up today, so sit back and get the cringe Meter out as it will go off the peg! No Skid Lids and riding with your Gob open is a nice invite for any insect to enter for a look. LOL!

Below is Imelda May- Ireland’s Gorgeous Rocking Singer, – I hear many complain that she has sold out, changed her image and style, but I think many people forget.

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She is a musician, she is finding her own way, her own route in the life of a music icon and I wish her all the luck in the world, although she is Irish and has plenty of luck of her own.

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Sure I miss that Ram Horn Hair style but I still dig her and good on her for following her dream,.

Recorded by Channel 4 Back home in 2013 Imelda lets you into her life and music tastes as well as influences.

Good Luck Imelda I am sure you will Rock the world even more, such an awesome talent and write her own material too.

Thanks for reading my Blog today, have fun with what you do.

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Toe Tapping Tunes for Thursday

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
28 Sep

Hey there you lot

Some people ask me what songs I like, I have a varied range of interests in the Rockabilly, Rhythm and Blues, Country and even Cajun, I shall add some somgs I like Old and New and maybe you will enjoy these.

 

Back in the day when I was going to my first Rock N Roll weekenders in 82, Below is the song Zodiac- by the Rhythm Hawks and is about their Ford Zodiac, I had a Consul and a Zephyr but the Zodiac was like the Cadillac of fords back then.

That was a toe tapping song and that brings me right up to date and this time it is with this great young and up coming band called The Runawayz and are doing their version of it.

Now Steve Gibbons Band did this song when I was young and impressionable and I really wanted a BSA when I first heard this hit. I can hear Ronnie dawsons style in this.

The Kabooms from Argentina with a great tune. ” I got News for you”

Next up back home in UK is:
BOPFLIX SESSION with THE DOEL BROTHERS (UK) performing track ‘Futile Blues’, out on El Toro Records. Filmed in Alton, UK (Feb, 2017).

Awesome grungy sounds of the Delta Bombers.

Here is a wicked video filmed at my mates Vinyl shop in Camden. BOPFLIX SESSION with Sarah Vista performing new track ‘I Wish You Hell’, out now on 45′ on Gallow Romantic Records! Filmed at Sounds That Swing (No Hit Records), Camden, London (2016).

Now the Pringles are from japan and Bopflix recorded this, awesome to see.

‘Coming In Hot’ Pat Capocci RUBY RECORDS (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX is a superb song as Pat is one of them Natural old style Rockin voices you will eat up.

My Newest Exhaust System The Predator for all SOHC CB750 Honda’s

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
23 Jul

Hey All

Well here we are again and wanted to try and bring you a custom set up that you may well like to have on your inline Four machine Honda.

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Been here over 17 years and love turning out different parts for you all and I send my parts all over the globe, so this time I though a Custom exhaust system might be in order and here it is.

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This is a Super Custom design and internally has a bag of tricks that a Magician would love to own, its secret but all you need to know is that it will give you More performance.

It will be available as a Raw Steel set up or as you see on here right now, a Custom Version where We send you the header and Wrap kit, and a Chromed rear tail section and removable Baffle.

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We will also offer a Black Or Silver ceramic option too, so you have pretty much everything you need to decide on color and look etc.

You simply fit and have fun, as that’s what it is all about, this is a great set up and I know some of you will be right into this out of the bat.

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No need for the old flanges and also on 77 and 78 Models, none of them terrible Half Moon shims to bother with, Just remove your stock spigots, fit New Crush Gaskets ( We offer them too ).

Fit to bike and hear the difference, this will breath like New lungs and boy does it look sharp.

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I ship 6 days a week and also over sea’s. I help on the Customs forms too- so you do not get hammered on import taxes where you are not supposed to anyway.

Have a look and see what you think, this is a unique set up, as used by AMA Race bikes back in the day, I found the magic formula and this is the result, hope you like it.

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Drop me a line at carpy@carpyscaferacers.com and I will give you all the information you might want to know about this great exhaust system, I am here to help and help I shall.

You can also drop me a Dime at: 714-598-8392 and, if you are still a little impatient, you can text me on that same number, how’s that for Service?

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I have to chrome the tail sections so that take a week but other than that these are ready to go. Thanks for taking your time out of your day to check out whats going on here at carpyscaferacers I really do appreciate it.

 

 

 

 

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
23 Dec

I want to take this festive time of year to thank all MY customers for ALL their support this year, been a fast 12 months that’s for sure and am looking forward to see what 2017 brings to my doors.


 

I am looking at making more parts for more models, from exhausts, to seats, to lights and some clothing too, so keep checking back with me for all the cool Motorcycle and Hot Rod parts for 2017.

 

Also I shall be adding more Blogs and hopefully more video to, and it will be quite an epic year I think and look forward to sharing it with you too.

Remember to check often on my blogs and New parts pages as I will be adding quite a bit as I get the New year rolling.

 

You can also follow me on instagram @59club or on Twitter @750racer also on face book under @carpyscaferacers @steverichardcarpenter or @carpyscafe

 

A Very Merry Christmas to you ALL and many thanks from the bottom of my heart to each and everyone one of you for using my business to supply you with the parts you needed.

Mooneyes Christmas Party 2016 Irwindale

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
10 Dec

I got to work and noticed some fog and gray clouds looming as I opened my shop on a Saturday Morning, but- None the less, today was the annual Christmas Party that Mooneyes host at Irwindale drag strip and it is a not to be missed event for me, mainly because it is an awesome time for me to meet many friends from all over the place and get to ctach up on how they are doing etc.

Pulling the Triumph out onto the Road and firing her up was a good feeling as the trip is only up Three Highways and about a 35 minute ride, although as its close to Christmas now, plenty of traffic and a sharp eye was needed to watch out for cars trying to cut lanes at the last minute.

Time flew by pretty fast as I cruised at about 80 all the way and mostly in the car pool lane, my idea of that is that it is the safest route to take, being that there is a Divider wall to my left, so only things in front of me and to the side have a chance of getting me, as opposed to riding in the middle lane and being open to all and sundrie.

As I pulled off the 605, I could see the line of traffic that were waiting to get into the drag-strip area, I knew that some people had actually arrived at 3AM- for them to get a good space and enjoy the hundreds of Vehicles that attend this Hot Rod and Custom extravaganza every year.

Being on a Two wheeled machine does has its advantages, as I rolled on by everyone and right up to the entrance with no wait at all, and that’s a nice feeling for sure as some of these poor buggers had been sitting a long time in traffic.

As I pulled in to the event I could see the Sea of multicolored vehicles that were lined up similar to a Chinese military show, but that’s the only comparison to that as everyone was smiling, laughing, cooking, drinking and even dancing, and I knew today’s event would be a blast.

Most years that i have attending this show has always been cold, windy and a few ties it has been raining its arse off, and, as I left my shop in the fog, I thought to my self. “Oh no not again” But I was mistaken, as pretty much as soon as I got off my steed, the sun was coming through the clouds and could feel its warmth as I approached the entrance to the show.

 

I have no idea how many vehicles turned up, predominately it was Chevy and Ford, but had a sprinkling of Dodge, Chrysler, Studebaker and even Volkswagen’s were there in many guises.

 

I took about 60 odd photos with my I-Phone until my Battery decided to tell me on that phone that it was time for it to shut down and have a melt down, but I did get many cool shots and wanted to share them with you.

I get many people from all over the globe check my blogs out as a lot of us do not just have an interest in Motorcycling, it covers a vast spectrum of interests from Hot Rodding, Drag racing, to Low Riders and Full Custom Machines.  there was plenty to see and, if you can ever get to Southern California and check out @mooneyeschristmasparty you will be amazed at the fun you will see.

So much to see and I hope you like some of these photos that I have taken, there would of been many more if my battery hadnt died on my phone, but enjoy all of you.

The weather turned out awesome to be honest and I am met many friends that I had not seen for a long long time, so glad that I ventured out to Mooneyes Christmas Show as it never fails to be entertaining as so much is going on there and always different cars, Rods and Motorcycles to check out and people are more than willing to tell you all about what they have done.

So many different styles of machines and to be honest I wish I had enough Battery to show all the drag racing that was going on all day as that was so cool to hear Motors flat out on the 1/8th.

Many of these I have not seen before and it was great chatting to all the owners and finding out what they did to heir ride, where they are from and some even gave me some great contacts for vintage parts etc.

That Green Roadster was a Raffle Car a few years ago at Ventura and boy what a sweet ride that is, the guy who won it only had ONE $20.00 ticket and he won the ride, so awesome.

Next up is my mate Becky Sue from Anaheim Rod & Custom, a really cool Girl and great family and Hot Rod shop, so glad she got to drive her Comet. Great Job Becky!

Few more video’s this time the cars coming down the side of the track after their runs on the 1/8th mile at Irwindale.

Awesome Sling shot as it cackles its way to the pits.

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