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THE ORIGIN OF ROD & CUSTOM MAGAZINE

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SPENCE MURRAY, the Founding Editor of  "Rod & Custom Magazine",  explains the origin and creation of one of the longest-running magazines in the history of automotive publications !

Spence is a true Rod & Custom Legend & Historian:  writer, editor, photographer...he's done it all; he's also an old friend, and a fantastic story teller. 

This is one of the MOST IMPORTANT pieces of R & C Audio History that you will EVER hear !   JK

    

   (Above left: "Hop Up" Magazine; Center: Spence Murray & Jonnie King on Darryl Starbird's boat, May 13, 2007; Above right: The cover of  the first issue - Originally Titled "Rods and Customs"- May, 1953)

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Special Congrats To The New Editor Of Rod & Custom ROB FORTIER !

Continuing a long tradition, Rob's a hard worker, great writer, editor, and, photographer.  Best of luck to you, Rob !    JK

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