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April 16, 2013October 3, 2013

Upcoming Event: HAMBBQ

For the last few years I’ve been attending a great small event called the H.A.M.B.B.Q. it’s put on by a friend that happens to be on the H.A.M.B. if you don’t know what that is, go over and have a look. It’s the message board for the Jalopy Journal a site dedicated to traditional hot rods & kustoms.

This year’s event info is here.

This post is not so much to invite you, although if you are a H.A.M.B. member and in the area come on out, as it is to hopefully inspire you to get some fellow hot rod and/or kustom folks together to go on a run, actually drive your cars and end up some place kool.

Here are a couple of slide shows from the last couple of H.A.M.B.B.Q. runs!
2012

2011

Get out and do something kool with your rides and your friends and make some new friends,

See you at a show,

Travis

April 13, 2013September 16, 2013

Event Coverage: Final post of the 2013 Lonestar Roundup coverage!

I’m nearing the end of the coverage, after this or maybe the next post will just be some more artsy ones that I do.

Saturday we were treated to some good old fashioned vintage cackling. Here’s the restored Scorpian V from 1964

And an earlier version of the Scorpion

Gambino’s F You 54

Look at all those people…

I’m kinda digging that grille opening

Bleed’s ride

Love those gauges

The party at the Poodle Dog Lounge was a lot of fun.

The 635 mile drive home was long but a good day, the big block averaged 18.8 mpg and I was able to run fairly fast even with this wicked vibration. (hopefully that will be fixed before the Stray Kat 500).

That’s it! Finally made it through the gallery. There are a bunch more photos on the site if you want to click any of these images and go have a look. As always if there’s one you’d like you can buy a print or high resolution digital copy. The money goes to help get me and the cameras to another show to bring you more coverage.

I hope someone out there was encouraged to go build something kool and show it off. You’ll meet a whole awesome group of people and your life will be kooler for it.

See you at a show,

Travis

April 12, 2013September 16, 2013

Event Coverage: 2013 Lonestar Roundup Part 5

Here’s Part 5

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Anyone want to grab lunch while the lines are short? For sale

This dude was driving around all day dragging his rear bumper just begging people for attention. Sad.

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that’s it for this super sized post

See you at show,

Travis

April 11, 2013September 16, 2013

Event Coverage: 2013 Lonestar Roundup Part 4

Only 16 copies of the Limited Edition Poster left click the photo to the right to get yours today, hand numbered, limited edition and a killer photo to boot. Hell of a deal.

One Kustom that I will give a pass to on the no open hood thing… that intake is off the charts kool.

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Moby Dick?

I love Mike’s ride, he doesn’t think that it’s deserving of a feature shoot, what do you think?

That’s it for today, see you at a show,

Travis

April 10, 2013September 16, 2013

Event Coverage: 2013 Lonestar Roundup Part 3

Wait, that’s my car.

Skratch doing his thang.

Totally did not mean to do that.

Shooting this one soon for a possible feature

Shooting Jeff’s beautiful Plymouth as soon as I can get a trip scheduled to do it, this beauty should be in a magazine.

See you at a show,

Travis

April 9, 2013September 16, 2013

Event Coverage: 2013 Lonestar Roundup Part 2

Remember click on any of these images to see them in the full gallery or to buy a print of them. You can get it for your wall starting at 4″x6″ and on up from there. Support Royboy Productions and help bring more car show coverage to the world.

See you at a show,

Travis

April 8, 2013September 16, 2013

Event Coverage: Royboy goes to the 2013 Lonestar Roundup

I really dig Johnny’s Plymouth

Jerry won the Deadend Magazine pick with his truck, I’ll be shooting a feature for a magazine on it soon.

Love this 48 Merc

Arturo’s shoebox.

That’s it for post 1 of the show coverage. Click any of these photos to see the entire gallery. As the week goes on I will go spend some more time editing a few of these and I’ll re-post the results. Enjoy the coverage and buy a print by clicking on any image then hit the Buy button. The Galaxie made it there and back but will need some repairs that you can help me accomplish so I can take more photos at other shows for you! If I can raise $75 in profits this week I can take the daily to the NSRA in OKC this coming weekend.

See you at a show,

Travis

April 8, 2013August 15, 2013

More from the Lonestar Roundup

I really like the turnout at the Lonestar Roundup when it comes to Kustoms & hot rods.

Here’s Alex Gambino’s 54 Chevrolet

My 63 Galaxie 500

Friday evening I headed over to Austin Speed Shop

Jesse James’ hot rod.

Then it was of to Giddy-Ups to catch Pushrod.

Saturday at the show my friend and caravan companion Jerry got the Deadend Magazine award

Later in the evening it was off to the Poodle Dog Lounge for the Strugglers CC. party. My boys Pushrod took the stage at midnight but before that we hung out in the parking lot checking out all of the rides. Big Ken’s truck looks good in any light.

Sunday morning it was time to head home.

I was passed by a few kool rides as I had to stay pretty low on the speedo due to a vibration in the Galaxie’s drivetrain.

Even with an ailing ride, I enjoyed the 635 mile drive.

Thanks for going along for the ride with me, the coverage starts tomorrow morning!

See you at a show,
Travis

April 4, 2013August 15, 2013

Heading to the Lonestar Roundup!

The trip started off a bit weird. My Galaxie was at Chaotic Customs to get some TLC, so yesterday I needed a ride from home almost 2 hours south to my buddy Jack’s house where I was crashing for the night. Once we arrived and unloaded all of my boxes of shirts, hats, posters, video camera, clothes…where’s my camera bag? It’s still on the couch at home. Damn.

I laughingly explained to Jack that I would get the car and drive home, get my camera & then begin my trip again, fully prepped. Jack told me “phooey!” (not an exact quote) “Take my truck and go get your bag.” As he handed me the keys, I headed out the door, filled his truck up with gas and headed back north. 2:30am I was back at Jack’s and heading to bed.

The next morning we went over to Chaotic and picked up my car.

After some hanging out it was time to head south. After leaving Mulvane I headed to Arkansas City, KS to see Jeff Myers and see a new project in his shop. Then it was off to Oklahoma! The day was a bit long due to snow, sleet and rain all through Oklahoma. Add to that a malfunctioning cell phone and I had a few moments of less than happy thoughts.

After a rainy drive I finally got to Atlas Speed & Custom in Denison, TX. After hanging out a bit it was off to the hotel. More on the trip tomorrow!

See you at a show,
Travis

March 30, 2013

Night Shots on Congress

2012 was my 2nd trip to the Lonestar Roundup. This time I figured I’d take my camera to Congress for some kool night shots. Great idea on Thursday, too many people on Friday or Saturday. Anyways here are some of my favorites from that experiment, all hand held shots, I should have taken the tripod!

Thursday Night in front of the Continental Club on South Congress St. Austin, TX

Thursday Night on South Congress St. Austin, TX

Bob K's ride Thursday Night on South Congress St. Austin, TXThursday Night on South Congress St. Austin, TX

Such a kool scene!

See you at a show,

Travis

March 29, 2013October 23, 2013

Royboy Feature Videos

It’s been awhile since I’ve released a new video. I have the footage shot for 2 more but I’m waiting to time their release with those vehicles feature articles in magazines. Until then and for the new people here are the first two.

Episode 1 is all about the car that is featured in the Limited Edition Poster #1. Episode 1:Jack Marinelli tells the story behind his historic hot rod. A 29 Model A on 32 frame with a 46 drivetrain, this hot rod was build in the mid 50’s and sits today almost exactly the way it did then. This car is no enclosed trailer princess that sits in a museum, it is driven, and driven like it’s stolen. Music by Pushrod www.pushrodengage.com This episode sponsored by www.straykatkustoms.com

Episode 2: Jeff Myers (owner of Premier Body & Paint in Arkansas City, KS) takes us for a ride in his Custom 63 Galaxie and tells the story of the car and it’s build. Music by The Rumblejetts www.rumblejetts.com

More videos on the way as the vehicles near their publication dates! Stay tuned and I’ll see you at a show!

Travis

March 28, 2013October 2, 2013

2013…So Far.

Click on any of the slideshows to go to the full gallery.

2013 started like they all do here, with the Starbird-Devlin show in Wichita.

Then a trip to shoot a feature which allowed me to hit 2 shops while I was out. I stopped by Ryno Built and Fast A.L.’s Upholstery.

Then it was of to Kansas City for the World of Wheels.

After that was a trip to Tulsa for the Starbird Rod & Custom show.

Then it was back to the Wichita area (Park City) for The Chill

Then it was off to the Texas Thaw in Denton TX which allowed me to stop at 3 of my friends shops along the way, Chaotic Customs, Premier Body & Paint and Atlas Speed & Custom.

Then it was back to Texas for the Goodguys Spring Lone Star Nationals at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX.

So as far as I can recollect, that is what I’ve been up to in the last 3 months.

See you at a show,

Travis

March 27, 2013

This weekend is Viva!

First off, I’m not going 🙁 booooooooooo! I did attend in 2010 and overall I liked the show. For those that don’t know the show, it’s Viva Las Vegas. Held every year on Easter weekend in Vegas at the Orleans Casino. I’m guessing it’s too late for you to go but I’m sure that there will be plenty of coverage floating around by Monday, I’ll get some of my favorites and share them with you. When I went the crowd was intense both in numbers and in the literal meaning. Sooooo many people who were more into the rockabilly than the car show, but hey that’s kool as long as you respect the cars and the people who build/own them. The plan this year was for a massive caravan from Wichita to Vegas for Viva then to Austin for the Roundup and back… now it looks like I’m rolling to Texas solo where I will meet up with some friends and finish the trip to Austin.

Let’s look back at when I was at Viva, 2010.

Love it.

Masterson’s Fleetline

Gambino’s FU54

There’s a whole lot more where those came from, click any of the photos to go to the full gallery!
See you at a show,

Travis

March 25, 2013

Upcoming Event: Salina Tech Vehicle Extravaganza

The 3rd annual Salina Tech Vehicle Extravaganza is going down in Salina, KS on April 6, 2013 at the Salina Tech Campus (click here for a map). Registration info and more on their Facebook page.

Now to be honest, I can’t make it as I’ll be in Austin for the Lonestar Roundup, but if you can get to Salina you should be there! I’ve been able to attend twice in 2010 and 2012, check the slideshows below to see some of the show through my eyes.

2010

2012

If you can make it, go! Enjoy the show, take some photos to share with folks that couldn’t and if you have a good time make sure people know you did, that’s how we grow these shows, that’s how we grow this hobby/lifestyle.

See you at a show,

Travis

March 23, 2013October 3, 2013

Event Coverage: 2013 Goodguys Spring Lonestar Nationals Part 6

Part 6! Final post!

See the other posts here:

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 Full Gallery

Short one this time but lots of great rides still.

Starting off with a couple of Vettes

This one is just for Dad

This one would look so much better all shut up

This one too but I understand they were showing off a lot of really custom work that.

Mmmmm I want!

Love the small scallops

I’m in love.

A couple of the trucks from Hale’s Speed Shop

That’s it!

See you at a show,

Travis

March 22, 2013October 3, 2013

Event Coverage: 2013 Goodguys Spring Lonestar Nationals Part 5

Part 5

See the other posts here:

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 Full Gallery

On the track action!

This car was for sale, and for a reasonable price. Click the photo to go to the full gallery where you should also find the list of details on the car if you are interested.

Bare bones. nothing extra added… at all.. I mean…damn boys!

The Whale!

Great color

Nice Fleetside

Too bad about the hood being open

spoke too soon

Great T from Tulsa

Boyd built

That’s it for Part 5, the final part 6 tomorrow.

See you at a show,

Travis

March 21, 2013October 3, 2013

Event Coverage: 2013 Goodguys Spring Lonestar Nationals Part 4

Part 4

See the other posts here:

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 Full Gallery

Which is a better presentation of a car, all closed up like this so you can see the lines…

Or this one?

That’s exactly as much engine as you can fit…

That’s it for part 4, 1 more tomorrow!

See you at a show,

Travis

March 20, 2013October 3, 2013

Event Coverage: 2013 Goodguys Spring Lonestar Nationals Part 3

See the other posts here:

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 Full Gallery

Jeff’s Galaxie

This one had my dad drooling

Rivi’s are too kool, I need one of these too.

It would look so much better with the hood shut

Again…shut the hood and trunk!

Stance.

I really want to add a Thunderbird (Bullet years) to my collection

Love this shoebox with the Olds grill, it’s for sale. My birthday is coming… just sayin…

Got Milk?

That’s it for part 3, as always, click any photo to see the entire gallery, as not all of the photos are in these posts!

See you at a show,

Travis

March 19, 2013October 3, 2013

Event Coverage: 2013 Goodguys Spring Lone Star Nationals Part 2

See the other posts here:

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 Full Gallery

I’m kinda getting to where I dig these body style trucks more and more.

This gives you some idea of the crowd alllllll day long. It was difficult to take photos because of the crowd, but that’s a good thing. A big crowd means more people that might be inspired to go home and build something of their own.

That’s it for part 2, See you at a show,

Travis

March 18, 2013October 3, 2013

Event Coverage: 2013 Goodguys Spring Lonestar Nationals Part 1

This weekend I went down to Texas Motor Speedway for the Goodguys Spring Lone Star Nationals. See the other posts here:

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 Full Gallery

We had a great location for watching the vehicles coming and going.

Loved this kool 36

Fantastic flames

I need one

and one of these.

Who wants to buy 200,000 shirts so I can get a new mobile home like this?

Last time I was at this show I shot a couple of photos of this car, before I got home it had suffered some intense damage in an accident on the freeway. It’s good to see it back to life and looking good.

Too much patina?

On my wishlist

$8500 is not a horrible price for this almost there hotrod.

Great looking business coupe

Nice work by Hatfield Restorations

More to come tomorrow! Click any of the photos to go to the entire gallery.

See you at a show,

Travis

March 17, 2013

Just a couple of weeks away… Lonestar Roundup!

In 2011 I made my first trek down to the Lonestar Roundup. I was blown away by the city, the people, the music, food, oh yeah and the show.

Check out the 2011 photos here, click through the slideshow to go to the full gallery.

In 2012 I went back. The show was just as good… soooo I’m going back this year. This time the plan is to take my 63 Galaxie down for the first time.

Here’s the 2012 photos

See you at a show,

Travis

March 15, 2013September 11, 2013

Buy some Royboy Gear! Help put gas in the tank!

Gas is expensive these days. Okay so you all know that. The goal of this post is not just to whore out some of my Royboy Gear, but to let you know why you should buy something. Not only do you get something kool, but the profits go directly to cover travel expenses to bring more car show coverage to you!

First up is the Limited Edition Poster #1 only 17 copies remain as of the time I am writing this.

The Model A Hot Rod Stencil Shirt

Then there’s the one at a time items. These items are all made special to order just for you.

See other gifts available on Zazzle.

See you at a show,

Travis

March 14, 2013August 21, 2013

New Book! IG Kustoms Vol. 1

So last year I created the small 7″ sq. book Instagram Hot Rods Vol. 1, the plan was to release a Kustoms edition shortly after that. It didn’t happen. But now is the time!

The new 7″ sq. Instagram Kustoms Vol. 1 is full of 40 pages of kustoms from the Royboy archives that have been posted on Instagram. The book is available as a soft cover, hard cover, hard cover with a dust jacket or as an ebook. Your choice!

See a full preview of the book below.

IG Kustoms Vol. 1 by Royboy Productions

click that link to order one!

More books to come!

See you at a show,

Travis

March 13, 2013October 3, 2013

Auto Art Edits

From time to time I find myself with some extra…time… kinda wrote myself into a loop there. Anyways with that extra time I usually fire up the editing software to make some adjustments to a photo or two. Sometimes the goal is to make an image more of an art project, sometimes the goal is just to clean it up.

Big Joe’s Ford Truck

This Merc looked great but there were a few distractions. Here’s the edited version

And here is the Original

This shot of The Toad from the Starliner show in Wichita, KS just felt like it needed a vintage vibe to it.

For only $15 shipped you can get the Limited Edition Poster, less than 20 remain!

See you at a show,

Travis

March 12, 2013

Heading back to Texas this weekend…

Well, it’s been a whole week since I’ve been to Texas so it’s about time to head back. This time it’s a trip down to Texas Motor Speedway for the Goodguys 3rd Spring Lone Star Nationals. The show goes down March 15-17 so get yourself out there and check it out. Here are some photos from my last trip down to this show two years ago for the first one.