Let Us Introduce Cindy "Crash" Raschke

HouseOspeed, owned by Cameron and Debbie Day, is pleased to introduce Austinite and artist extraordinaire Cindy “Crash” Raschke. Her desire to paint began at an early age, when she found herself unable to part with homework until she had purged the page of all blank space. Always looking for a theme, she would embellish science homework with images of flora and fauna, microscopes and experiments. "I could draw before I could spell or read," she says.


Crash uses a variety of paints including one-shot acrylics, car paints, glow-in-the-dark reflectives, and can spend anywhere from a few minutes to several weeks on a single item.

Her art subjects range from macabre to the ethereal. She loves just about everything she paints, including a collection of vintage vinyl purses, featuring Hawaiian landscapes. Most recently Crash was asked by Gibson Guitars to contribute to a very special project. The arts project consisted of ten foot tall Gibson Guitar sculptures and showcased guitars painted by visual artists such as Crash. They were exhibited throughout the city of Austin and later auctioned off for charity. She along with Craig Barnes painted their guitar with a Rockabilly Theme mixed with a little Hot Rod, signed by the members of ZZ Top.



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Tiki Piston

 Crash can be seen at various art shows, and Hot Rod events around the country, but if you can’t get to one of them, some of her work is available at HouseOspeed.com.
Her latest creations are disappearing quickly at HouseOspeed’s newest site, HotRodShiftKnob, an online store that sells automobile shift knobs. They retail an exclusive line of “Crash” stones, which are unique resin shift knobs, each hand painted and signed by Crash. The subjects of the shift knobs range from Tiki Pistons, Stray Cats, Elvis Frankensteins, and her latest, Tattooed Good Girls, fully adorned sexy nude girl shift knobs. The prices range from $100-$200.00, but they change regularly due to demand and supply. If you’re lucky to own one of these little gems already, you know just what we’re talking about.

Chopped Magazine Issue #1 - Out of print - Collectible

We still have the Aussie magazine CHOPPED left in our store, but they won't be around for long. So hurry up and order one while they last. CHOPPED #2 is now in production and will be ready to ship in September. Check back to buy both magazines.

Editorial
Ardun-Powered: Harry Wright's '33 Coupe
Rat Day No. 8
USA Photos From the Vault
Yokohama Hot Rod Show 2007
Martin's Dodge - 1929 Dodg Coupe
Genuine fold-out pin-up centerfold -- Vivi Valentine!
Bottrop Germany 2007
Letters from Dick Scritchfield - March 11 1964
Australia Photos From the Vault
Rancho Deluxe Speed & Custom
How-To Candy Lace a Roof
PLUS SO MUCH MORE!!!!

Three Australians put this magazine together simply because of their love for rods, customs and old cars in general. They wanted an Australian-based magazine to promote and push traditional hot rod & custom building. Australia has a strong hot rod scene starting back in the mid fifties through to the modern street rod. With every decade producing a style of its own, there's a lot of build options out there - a 40's lakester, a 50's jalopy or a 60's show car. It's good to see the traditional rodders doing research and separating the eras, going for split wishbone front and rear ends over the more recent four bar set up. Tracking down a variety of bits and pieces, be it Oldmobile, Cadillac, Ford or Chevy, and getting back to the roots.

Shrunken Heads........the real deal!

Looking for a real shrunken head for your hot rod? Well you've come to the right place. We just got back from a show and found a supplier for these shrunken heads. They are pretty unique. Each one made by hand from the real stuff. This will look great hanging from your rear view mirror. Go ahead and scare off those demons. If you can! We only have a limited amount, so hurry before they're gone.

Introducing Vinyl Vintage Style Gasser Decals

FOSSIL FUELS ARE YUMMY ............

House O' Speed just received a new shipment of really cool vintage style vinyl cut decals for your Gasser, Rat Rod or Kustom Car. Check them out!

Follow this link to view the whole section of vintage/retro style decals.