by ACME HPL | Aug 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
We know you’re ready to see more activity from the shop, and we’re getting a whole page of project photos together for you. It’ll be completed soon, but until then, we’ve got some placeholder pics of some of the vehicles posted here:...
by ACME HPL | Aug 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Not long ago, every kid knew about the Joie Chitwood Thrill Show. The vision of George Rice Chitwood, mistakenly called “Joe” by a track promoter, the Thrill Show was a staple of automotive excitement across North America for many years. An automotive...
by ACME HPL | Aug 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
Our name is ACME, so you know we enjoy a good rocket-powered car jump as much as the next company named after a fictional cartoon entity. But this isn’t about any rocket-powered car jump. No, instead this is about Ken Carter, and later Kenny Powers (no, not THAT...
by ACME HPL | Aug 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
The GM Futurliners were bus-like vehicles General Motors built in 1939 for the New York World’s Fair, and were later part of GM’s “Parade of Progress” tour. Styled by the legendary Harley Earl, and built by GMC Truck and Fisher Coach &...
by ACME HPL | Aug 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Let’s talk coupe utilities. What is a couple utility? Well, a “Ute” is a short name for one of the more unusual, but semi-popular concepts for a vehicle. Part car, part truck, couple utility vehicles have been around for a long time. Most utility...
