Two Face Impala
Two Face – 1963 Chevrolet Impala Convertible There’s More Than One Side To Albert’s ’63 Convertible And They’re Both Beautiful. By Saul Vargas Albert Gonzalez, Jr. of Downey, California, wanted to build a car that would be remembered in lowrider circles, and when he first finished his ’63 Chevy Impala a decade ago, he knew that he was on the… Continue »
Rocking Rosie Sykes
At 5’2” tall Miss Rose isn’t what people would refer to as the typical centerfold, which is fine with Rosie she would prefer to be a mum, wife and an individual. Born in ‘dirty old Helensville’ out in west Auckland, and coming from strong Irish stock she looked up to the ‘circus freak’ woman of the 20th century and much… Continue »
Irish Jon
Pulling up to Irish Jon’s place is a far cry from what goes on inside, with his jeep sitting stationary out front for the last 2 years you don’t realise that less than 5 metres away is a collection of Harleys, customs and café racers that are the building of this blokes obsession. His collection of 12 bikes and a… Continue »
Mike “Giant”
Mike Giant’s career is the result of genuine curiosity and decades of drawing for five hours a day. He’s been and remains a world class graffiti writer, tattooist and illustrator with his REBEL8 line. He’s made zines, skateboard designs, animations, prints, collages and stacks of interesting artist and company collaborations. He travels all over the world, rides his bikes, practices… Continue »
Ewen Gilmour – Super Mayor? Fu*k...
Ewen Gilmour – Super Mayor? Fu*k Yeah! 12 hours out from seeing his latest show (Ewen Gilmour: super mayor- fu*k yeah) @ Papakura’s stampede bar and grill, I am still using fu*k yeah to answer everything I like. As infectious as ever Ewen Gilmour laid down some of the super ideas he has ‘planned’ for Auckland when he wins his… Continue »
Brat Style Japan
Brat Style Brat Style shop out of Saitama Prefecture, Japan has gained quite a bit of notoriety in the D.I.Y chopper scene for their style of slick, rugged chops. If you haven’t checked their site yet, definitely hit it up. http://www.bratstyle.com Continue »
Contributors wanted
Contributors wanted BIKE,CAR — We want to show your bike,hot rod or kustom in our website. Email us GOOD pictures of your bike or car and a bit of a story behind it, what you’ve done to it, etc. MUSIC – Are you a local band, and want to promote yourself? Send us your band bio and we’ll put it… Continue »
VooDoo Larry
VooDoo Larry started building cars in his driveway when he was 18 years old. He was a staple at local cruise nights and car shows. Everyone always looked forward to spring to see what he had done to his cars after the long winter. Fast forward 25 years and VooDoo Larry can be found at his shop, VooDoo Larry Kustoms… Continue »
Black River Drive
Black River Drive Auckland based band Black River Drive (BRD) is on to a winner. This previously hidden gem burst onto the radio early 2009 with their debut single ‘Everywhere’ hitting #9 on the NZ Top 40. Originally starting off in 2008, singer/songwriter Sam Browne decided he didn’t have the right mix and decided to reform the band in 2009… Continue »
Win a Motorbike
“Win a Motorbike” For the next 1000 T-shirts (Men’s and Women’s) bought of elboneshakerstore.co.nz between 1st May 2010 and 31st October 2010 will automatically enters you into the prize draw to win your very own 250cc BOBBER! Special thanks to Red Rocket Motorcycles, Cleveland Cyclewerks. EL BONESHAKER NZ ltd “Win a Motorbike” Promotion Terms & Conditions 1. Information on how… Continue »
Gun for hire
Gavin ‘gunforhire‘ Downie is a one-of-a-kind music nutter from Aotearoa. Starting off in Auckland’s northshore he turned tuning guitars into a world-wide adventure being roadie for some of the top cats out there, from Billy ‘the beard’ Gibbons to NZ’s own Opshop. Also happens to love his bobbers which is where we ran into each other and after hooking me… Continue »
Indian Larry (1949-2004)
Today is Larry Desmedt’s birthday, a short tribute to him, Indian Larry. A genius motorcycle builder/artist, daredevil extraordinaire and introspective philosopher. Larry Desmedt, a legendary custom motorcycle builder and stunt rider who went by the name Indian Larry, died on Aug. 30 of severe head injuries he sustained in an accident. He was 55. Born in Cornwall-on-Hudson, N.Y., Indian Larry… Continue »
Bo Huff
Bo Huff spent his teenage years in Dragerton, Utah during the 1950′s. Carbon County Utah had quite a fair amount of customs and hot rods during those days.One of the first cars to receive Bo’s magic touch was a 1950 Dodge. The Dodge mods were simple. It had heated springs and swapped out bumpers from a ’49 Plymouth. He was… Continue »
Hot Rod Blowout 2010
Easter weekend 2010 was the Hotrod Blowout in West Auckland hosted by the Scroungers Car Club. EL BONESHAKER was there on our Bobbers and we have snapped up plenty of hotrod porn for your eyes to feast on! So sit back, relax and enjoy the RODZ MAYHEM!! E.B.M.F! Continue »
Beach Hop 2010
5 days of hotrod heaven in the sunny Whangamata We arrived friday evening in time to set up tent and cruise main street in the back of a 1963 Belair. We checked out the talent down the main drag. All was top notch. It’s amazing what comes out of the garage for NZ’s top hotrod/rockabilly lifestyle week. Spent saturday selling… Continue »
Japan kustom/Lowbrow artists
Grimb Nara, Japan Grimb has played in metal bands since his teens and says” I want people to feel rock in my work”. He has shown at major car and bike shows in Japan,Germany and the US. in 2005 he participated in the burnout network show at the Roq La Rue gallery, Seattle. he works mostly in acrylics and 1… Continue »
EBMF Wallpapers
>>> E B M F Wallpapers <<< Widescreen wallpapers available in resolutions 1920×1200,1680×1050,1440×900,1280×800. grab one for your laptop or desktop!! {right mouse click and save} Continue »
EBMF Wallpapers
>>> E B M F Wallpapers <<< Widescreen wallpapers available in resolutions 1920×1200,1680×1050,1440×900,1280×800. grab one for your laptop or desktop!! {right mouse click and save} Continue »
Introducing Damien K
Damien K Auckland, New Zealand I am a painter, and sometimes illustrator, into classic cars, scooters and motorcycles… I also work part time as a art painting/drawing tutor at a community artschool and as a scooter mechanic. A friend pointed out I could use a pinstriping brush instead of a normal brush to do a race number and it all… Continue »
Gun for hire
Gavin ‘gunforhire‘ Downie is a one-of-a-kind music nutter from Aotearoa. Starting off in Auckland’s northshore he turned tuning guitars into a world-wide adventure being roadie for some of the top cats out there, from Billy ‘the beard’ Gibbons to NZ’s own Opshop. Also happens to love his bobbers which is where we ran into each other and after hooking me… Continue »
Black River Drive
Black River Drive Auckland based band Black River Drive (BRD) is on to a winner. This previously hidden gem burst onto the radio early 2009 with their debut single ‘Everywhere’ hitting #9 on the NZ Top 40. Originally starting off in 2008, singer/songwriter Sam Browne decided he didn’t have the right mix and decided to reform the band in 2009… Continue »
Irish Jon
Pulling up to Irish Jon’s place is a far cry from what goes on inside, with his jeep sitting stationary out front for the last 2 years you don’t realise that less than 5 metres away is a collection of Harleys, customs and café racers that are the building of this blokes obsession. His collection of 12 bikes and a… Continue »
Bo Huff
Bo Huff spent his teenage years in Dragerton, Utah during the 1950′s. Carbon County Utah had quite a fair amount of customs and hot rods during those days.One of the first cars to receive Bo’s magic touch was a 1950 Dodge. The Dodge mods were simple. It had heated springs and swapped out bumpers from a ’49 Plymouth. He was… Continue »
Beach Hop 2010
5 days of hotrod heaven in the sunny Whangamata We arrived friday evening in time to set up tent and cruise main street in the back of a 1963 Belair. We checked out the talent down the main drag. All was top notch. It’s amazing what comes out of the garage for NZ’s top hotrod/rockabilly lifestyle week. Spent saturday selling… Continue »
Pukekohe Swapmeet 2010
Just a short drive from South Auckland in a tiny little town known locally as Pukekohe, once a year is held something special, so special it fills up a couple of them cow grazing fields with a group of loud rowdy misfits, in loud rowdy rides. Pukekohe swap meet is legendary everyone has been to one and if you havent rent… Continue »
The Rose & Thistle Car Show 2010
Beachside weather, metal machinery and a tavern a stones throw away, doesn’t sound to bad of a day, does it? The Rose and Thistle Hotrod Show is a Bay of Planty local, held annually in Papamoa- a quick drive from Mt Maunganui. El Boneshaker was there and so were around 50-70 hotrods, rat rods, classic cars and even some awesome motor sickles. The locals loved it,… Continue »
EBMF Bikes
87 and 03 sporty… Continue »
“Build a Billy”
“Build a Billy” Photography: Dirk Behlau Model: Caro Continue »
’71 Triumph and The Psycho Wheels
’71 Triumph Bonneville And The”Psycho Wheels” Location: Osaka, Japan Photo By: Matsutani Continue »
Japan kustom/Lowbrow artists
Grimb Nara, Japan Grimb has played in metal bands since his teens and says” I want people to feel rock in my work”. He has shown at major car and bike shows in Japan,Germany and the US. in 2005 he participated in the burnout network show at the Roq La Rue gallery, Seattle. he works mostly in acrylics and 1… Continue »
Hot Rod Blowout 2010
Easter weekend 2010 was the Hotrod Blowout in West Auckland hosted by the Scroungers Car Club. EL BONESHAKER was there on our Bobbers and we have snapped up plenty of hotrod porn for your eyes to feast on! So sit back, relax and enjoy the RODZ MAYHEM!! E.B.M.F! Continue »
Rocking Rosie Sykes
At 5’2” tall Miss Rose isn’t what people would refer to as the typical centerfold, which is fine with Rosie she would prefer to be a mum, wife and an individual. Born in ‘dirty old Helensville’ out in west Auckland, and coming from strong Irish stock she looked up to the ‘circus freak’ woman of the 20th century and much… Continue »
