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CONTENTS August 2021 Volume 32, No. 8

EVENT COVERAGE DEPARTMENTS

26 Goodguys 6th Griot’s Garage 6 Up Front 144 Good Rides
North Carolina Nationals
8 Rodders Respond 146 Ron Covell’s
– Raleigh, NC
Metalworking Tips
88 Goodguys 2nd Racedeck 10 Focal Point
148 Paint Tips with Zane
Salt Lake Nationals
14 Retro Rumblings
– Salt Lake City, UT 150 Flashing Back
16 Legends of Hot Rodding 26
152 Classifieds
SPECIAL FEATURES 18 Product Spotlight
155 Ad Index
158 5 Minutes With 22 Up To Speed
– Bob Larivee 160 Parting Shot

On The Cover
TECH GUIDE It’s showtime! We caught this 88
shot of Brian Fluetsch and Don
Richardson cruising Brian’s ’36
132 Goodguys C10 Build-up – Part 4 Ford woodie through the show
’n shine area of the 2nd
RaceDeck Salt Lake Nationals
and thought it captured what
PRODUCT GUIDE we like about the event season
– cool cars, cool people, and
138 Reproduction Steel Bodies good times! Editor Damon Lee
snapped the main image,
while Todd Ryden captured
the drop-in shot of Chad 138
Durham’s ’73 Scout II at the
Griot’s Garage North Carolina
Nationals in Raleigh.

26
This awarding display of rides comes from the winner’s circle at the 6th
Griot’s Garage North Carolina Nationals in Raleigh, where the custom
Cobra replica built by Creative Rods & Restoration and Tim Helm’s ’55
Chevy Nomad lead the lineup of Builder’s Choice Top 10 winners
selected by Jonathan Goolsby. Photo by Damon Lee.

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MAKING CONNECTIONS
I had a great conversation
recently with Bob Larivee Sr. –
the longtime promotor of the
Detroit Autorama and dozens of
other indoor car shows – for the
Five Minutes With interview in
this issue. Highlights from our
nearly hourlong talk are pub-
lished on page 158 but, as
usual, there were many interest-
ing anecdotes that didn’t make
the final cut.
At age 90, Larivee has seen
the hot rodding and custom car
movement grow from its early
days and has experienced
tremendous success. He’s con-
tributed an incredible amount to
the hobby, and has seen even
more transpire. As Larivee
reflected back on more than 70
years of cars and shows, how-
ever, he kept coming back to
ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF
TALKING WITH OTHER
RODDERS AND ENTHUSIASTS
IS FINDING COMMON
CONNECTIONS AND
HEARING THE STORIES
BEHIND THEIR VEHICLES AND
THEIR INTEREST IN CARS
the people. Whether sharing
stories about Ed Roth or talking
about his own circle-track rac-
i n g p u r s u i t s , La r i v e e w a s
consistent in emphasizing how
critical the people are to the hot
rod scene.
“I’m grateful for the people,”
he told me. “I mean, you see all
these great cars, and you see all
that stuff, and that’s terrific, but
what really lasts are the relation-
ships that you build. And that’s
what life is all about to me.”
Those words really resonat-
ed. I’m pretty sure I write an
editorial along these lines once
6 \AUGUST.2021
a year, but attending the first
few Goodguys events this sea-
son has only reinforced the
notion that the cars bring us
together, but it’s the people who
are the backbone of this
hobby and make it a worthwhile
pursuit. After the year we all
endured in 2020, I suspect we’re
all appreciating that notion even
more as we see each other in
person again at events.
For me, one of the highlights
of talking with other rodders
and enthusiasts is finding com-
mon connections and hearing
the stories behind their vehicles
and their interest in cars. A
good example is Brian Baker’s
’50 Plymouth coupe showcased
in the June issue as a Vintage
Air Custom Rod of the Year
finalist (and a Builder’s Choice
Top 10 winner at multiple
events). The car has a long his-
tory in Baker’s family dating
back to when his uncle car
bought it in the late-’60s –
there’s sentimental value and
family history wrapped up in
that project. It was also cool for
me to learn that Brian had built
a Model A sport coupe in the
early-’90s that was on the cover
of Rod & Custom – a magazine
cover I can still picture to this day.
A couple other great stories
emerged with the Goodguys
Feature Pick winners from the
North Carolina Nationals and
Salt Lake Nationals, featured in
t his issu e. Lo n and Mary
Clouse’s ’41 Willys is one of
those projects that dates back
decades – a hot rod dream that
was delayed for years. It’s great
to hear when a long-dormant
project is finally completed;
even cooler is that the Willys
was built at a shop owned by
Eddie Pettus, the now-grown son
of Lon’s close friend Ed. It was
full-circle moment when Eddie,
BY DAMON LEE • EDITOR
who used to tag along to car
shows with his father and Lon,
became the force behind com-
pleting Lon’s street rod.
The backstory behind Brian
and Valerie Fluetsch’s ’36 Ford
woodie is similarly intriguing.
The wagon was bought in crat-
ed-up pieces by Brian’s friend,
Phil Price, from the family of the
original owner. Price had the
vision for building the car into a
street rod that would honor the
car’s original character, and Bri-
an worked hard to maintain
that vision when he took over
the project. In chatting with Bri-
an, I also learned of several
common connections we have in
the old car world, despite living
in different parts of the country.
The list goes on. Whether it
was the chance encounter I had
in Raleigh with AutoCross racer
Sam Matchett (who I’d never
met in person, despite numerous
email exchanges), or hearing the
story of Joseph Weber’s Muscle
Machine of the Year finalist ’63
Corvette, which has a long fam-
ily history similar to Baker’s
Plymouth, I’ve made many con-
nections and heard some
interesting stories from the peo-
ple behind these cool cars this
year. And the season’s just get-
ting started!
My point is, when you’re out
at a Goodguys event or other
hot rod gathering this summer,
take a little extra time to savor
those conversations with friends.
Better yet, strike up a discussion
with someone new. You might
be surprised by the stories you
hear, the connections you make,
or the friends you have in com-
mon. The cars are bringing us
together, but it’s those relation-
ships that really count. After the
past year, I think we’ll all appre-
ciate those connections even
more.
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Todd Ryden
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John Drummond, Ron Covell, Todd Ryden,
Gary Medley, Zane Cullen
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Board of Directors
NEXT GEN FRIENDS Marilyn Meadors, Marc Meadors
Andrew Ebel
Dear Goodguys,
Just thought you might like to know President & C.E.O.
Marc Meadors
that two of your Next Generation win-
ners highlighted in the Spotlight article C.O.O.
in the July 2021 Goodguys magazine Andrew Ebel
have known each other since they were in Vice President, Event Operations
kindergarten and have been building and Harry Daviess
showing cars together since before they Vice President, Sales & Partnerships
could drive (legally). They are both so Jason Snyder
excited to be award winners and to be Controller
featured in the same article was amazing. Jessica Socias
We appreciate your recognition of all of
Sales Account Executive
the young persons who strive to be cus- Sadie Vail
tom rod builders. Keep up the great Ann – That’s so cool to know that Garrett and Reeves are good Mads Buck
work! friends! Young people tend to be more enthusiastic about things Sales Operations Manager
their friends are into, so it’s cool to see two young guys supporting Jamie Sa
Ann P. Roberts and encouraging each other in the old car and truck hobby. Keep
Sales Operations Assistant
Benson, AZ it going, guys – and tell your friends! – Editor Kelli Jurasky

Marketing Manager
Stephanie Schoennagel

DO IT YOURSELF
I can vouch that DIY is not
dead for me [in response to “Heavy
Metal,” Up Front, July 2021
Gazette]. I could not afford a pro-
built car and don’t think I want one
that nice anyway. I’d be too afraid
to damage it. But I do like to
look at pro builds and will gladly
steal ideas.
I have a 1954 Ford F100. It was
“finished” when I bought it. But I
knew it had some (many) issues
that would eventually require a full
rebuild. I’m there right now. I am
building a new frame for it using
2x3, 2x4 and 2x6 tubing. I’m using
a mix of OEM and aftermarket
parts. Front suspension will be JW
Rod Garage MII crossmember and
control arms. The rear will be par-
allel leaf. I am doing this in my
home two-car garage. I have a
MIG welder, plasma cutter, drill
press, and the usual hand and pow-
er tools. My welds are not as pretty
as TIG. And I have had to make
some brackets twice. But I have the
satisfaction of doing it myself.
Kevin Kovach
Allen Park, MI
Kevin – That’s awesome to hear!
We can definitely understand how
some of the pro-built stuff can
seem too nice to use. And there’s no
denying the pride of being able to
say you’ve done something yourself.
Sounds like you’ve got a good proj-
ect in your F100 – hope to see it
out at an event one day. – Editor
TOO NICE
Dear Goodguys,
In response to “Too Nice” [Up
Front, June Gazette]. Every car
nut needs to dream about neat
cars in magazines and at shows.
Most are trailer queens. Neater-in-
a-beater is where we all begin in
high school, but we were dreaming
about those trailer queens.
Our first cruiser was a ’50
Chevy hardtop in 1957, did a 283,
red Fab Spray headliner, DDT bug
sprayer paint job. Later a 1939
GMC panel delivery, 1936 Dodge Merchandise Business Operations Manager
humpback, 1932 Ford three-win- Bre Ann Houston
dow. Many more. Graphic Designer
In 1987 we welcomed our ulti- Melanie Wilkins
mate dream project, a Downs ’33 Event Operations Manager
sedan delivery, TCI chassis, Vin- Zach Blumenfeld
tage Air, Dakota Digital, Ron
Ticketing & Registration Director
Francis wire kit, Walker radiator, Vincent Silay
’85 IROC donor car. First time out
Ticketing & Registration Manager
with only 17 miles, we cruised our Jacob Ebel
orange delivery for 14 hours in the
rain – hello, driver! Never on a Bookkeeper
Wendy Ley
trailer, it has racked up 142,893 fun
miles! Customer & Membership Services
Ashley Landon
Now the second dream, our
blue ’32 Dearborn Deuce has been
campaigned 1,688 miles – going in
and out of the enclosed trailer for
the past four years winning many
awards. Which ride do we enjoy
the most? It is orange and wins all
the road rash awards, har, har.
Jim & Rosina Mothershead
Via email Founder: Gary Meadors (1939 – 2015)
Jim & Rosina – Thanks for the
perspective! You might notice the Goodguys Rod & Custom
road rash and wear on your ’33 Association
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READY TO ROLL!
Tom Hogan leads the charge up Interstate 80 in his ‘69 Chevelle outside of Salt
Lake City during the Thursday Hot Rod Cruise ahead of the 2nd RaceDeck Salt
Lake Nationals. The scenic drive was coordinated by Steven Fern of Wasatch
Rods and Customs and took us through 140 miles of beautiful mountain roads and
countryside, with a fun stop in Huntsville for lunch.
Photo by Todd Ryden

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RETRO RUMBLINGS
BY JOHN DRUMMOND

CHIEF LUNNEY
Goodguys works with our Nationals. But Gary always claiming “Goodguys Weekend” end” theme for the Merced
fair share of police departments yearned to return to Merced, in the city. Classic. With Modesto aban-
across America. Communica- which was just a hop, skip and However, Police Chief Pat doning the Graffiti cruise we
tion with the local police is vital. a jump from his hometown of Lunney and the city cops were thought, “Hey, this might really
Road closures and traffic flow Dinuba. not as excited as the other help attendance at our event
are the main areas of focus. When Goodguys was look- townsfolk. In fact, they were and give all those car guys that
Our alliances with the police ing to add another early quite agitated. I’ll explain. went to Modesto a good reason
departments are 99-percent summer event to the schedule in During the ’70s all the way to cruise south to Merced for the
seamless and fruitful. In rare the early-’90s, Merced was an through the early-’90s, “Graffiti weekend, enter the event, and
cases, a few issues pop up. An easy choice. Everyone in town Night,” an outgrowth of the head downtown Saturday night
“issue” arose at the 1995 Rod & remembered the boom the 1973 hit movie “American Graf- for a cruise.” It seemed so logi-
Custom Classic at the Merced Western Nationals brought to fiti,” had reached a point where cal.
Fairgrounds. It was 26 years the city. The local car club, the it had overwhelmed the city of Radio ads were written, print
ago but seems like it was only Merced Valve Burners (under Modesto. As you may remem- ads were placed, and our TV
yesterday. Let’s call it a learning then-president Johnny Wood), b e r, t h e c i t y o f M o d e s t o ads blared across the local
experience. signed on to help run the event. famously served as the back- channels. “Goodguys Rod &
Twenty years earlier in the Merced Mayor Richard Ber- drop for the popular George Custom Classic featuring Graffi-
mid-’70s, a relationship with the nasconi was so excited, he Lucas film. Graffiti Night had ti Weekend,” was how it went.
Merced County Fairgrounds was drafted a Proclamation pro- grown so big, it forced the city The Wednesday preceding the
solidified. The Fair- to shut it down. Tens of thou- event the phone rang.
grounds held a special sands of cruisers, rambunctious The man asked to speak to
place in Goodguy youth, and people looking for a John Drummond, as I was the
Gary ’s heart. Gary HOWEVER, POLICE CHIEF PAT party were left without one of hype man doing pre-event
forged a strong rela- LUNNEY AND THE CITY COPS their favorite annual events. interviews in the Merced press.
tionship not only with During an offseason Good- “This is Merced Police Chief Pat
the fairgrounds but with WERE NOT AS EXCITED AS THE guys staff meeting in the winter Tunney,” he said with a stern
the city, the press (shout OTHER TOWNSFOLK. IN FACT, of 1995, a few of us were sitting voice. “Do you have any idea
out to Merced Sun Star THEY WERE QUITE AGITATED. around Gary ’s desk and we whatsoever what you’re doing?”
alum Doane Yawger) came up with the grand plan of he exclaimed. “You’re out here
and the local business- doing a special “Graffiti Week- promoting Graffiti weekend in
e s . T h e We s t e r n
Nationals Gary and
Marilyn Meadors built
up through hard work
and promotion was a
big, big deal to hot
rodders throughout the
Golden State and else-
where. When Gary
coined the phrase
“Motate to Merced” it
became a rallying cry
for any rodder west of
the Rockies. Motate
they did!
The event eventually
migrated to the Alame-
da County Fairgrounds
in Pleasanton in the
late-’80s and became Mayor Richard Bernasconi (shown with future Goodguys President Marc Meadors) proclaimed “Goodguys Weekend”
known as the Good- when Goodguys returned to Merced in 1995 for the Rod & Custom Classic, and the local Valve Burners car club wel-
g u y s We s t C o a s t comed us with open arms.

14 y AUGUST.2021
our city of Merced.
We want no part of
that. Are you pre-
pared to handle the
Saturday night cruise
you’re promoting
downtown?”
I was baffled and
played coy. “You’re
gonna have at least
a thousand cars and
10-15 thousand
people in our city.
We’re gonna have to
call in every beating
heart on our force to
try and deal with A Modesto “Graffiti Night” scene from the late-’70s.
this. We’re going to
send you the bill for
overtime,” he warned. At that point, we stretch of W. Main Street at least 10 deep as
promised Chief Lunney we would cease any mini trucks, lowriders, early “tuner” cars, and
further cruise promotion. But it was too late. lifted trucks cruised, popped their airbags and
The event at the fairgrounds went on as blared rap music. Gasp! As Chief Lunney had
scheduled. The local news affiliates were
crawling all over the place filming stories
predicted, the masses had arrived.
Thankfully, the evening went off without
DON’T LET YOUR
about the Graffiti controversy. The Modesto
Bee quoted me out of context as dismissing
any serious problems. At least 10,000
were in attendance. The Merced gas stations SUBSCRIPTION
the situation as “media hype.” and liquor stores saw their cash registers
Then came Saturday night. A few of us
went downtown after dark and witnessed first-
humming but the police force had all hands
on deck insuring their presence made a dif-
PASS YOU BY...
hand the power and significance of the term ference.
“Graffiti” and what it meant to California’s Following the event, Chief Lunney called RENEW
TODAY!
Central Valley. Teenagers lined the half mile back. We “dodged a bullet,” he said. “Noth-
ing happened other than some cleanup and
a few exhibition of speed tickets. We got
lucky. We don’t want anymore Graffiti stuff
here in Merced. Period!”
The lesson? Words have a lot of power. In
the case of “Graffiti,” just like the phrase
“Motate to Merced,” had the power to pull
people from hundreds, even thousands of
miles away.
Lesson learned.
After 42 years on the job, Pat Lunney
retired. During his tenure, he served as Mer-
c e d Po l i c e C h i e f, D i r e c t o r o f La w
Enforcement for the California Department
of Justice and finally as Chief of Investiga-
tions for Merced County District Attorney’s
Office.
Chief Pat Lunney

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LEGENDS OF HOT RODDING
THE ISKY T – A HOT ROD FOR THE AGES
A while back the Gazette
featured camshaft guru Ed Isk-
enderian as a Goodguys
Legend of Hot Rodding. “Baron
of the Bumpstick,” we called
him. Today, Isky is 99 years old,
with the century mark coming
up fast. So, it seemed appropri-
ate to feature another Isky
contribution to hot rod lore, his
iconic 1924 T roadster.
Dubbed “La Cucaracha” by
a Mexican sheriff, the black tur-
tle-decked roadster was pulled
together by Isky in 1940. The
project began as an unfinished
four-banger-powered T that he
purchased from pal John Athan
in 1938 for the head-slapping
price of $4. That’s not a typo –
four dollars.
Being enthralled by the
emergence of V8 power, Isky
soon yanked a ’32 Ford 21-stud
V8 from the salvage yard.
Before installing the Flathead,
he cleverly adapted Essex frame
rails under the T. When he final-
ly installed the engine, it was
far from a stock – 13:1 com-
pression, a Vertex magneto,
Winfield camshaft (Ed had yet
to create his own), Edelbrock
intake, and a triumvirate of
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Stromberg 97s. Power was
transfered via a ’39 Ford Top
Loader with Zephyr innards.
But the most significant addi-
tion – and the car’s signature
modification – was its Maxi “F”
cylinder heads. Designed in the
1930s for commercial truck
engines, Maxi heads functioned
as a semi-overhead-valve con-
version. The design featured
overhead exhaust valves that
were jacketed by engine coolant
– hence cooler operating temps
– but the intake valves
remained in the block. For a fin-
ishing touch, Isky had special
valve covers cast and engraved
with “Iskenderian.” Unique, to
say the least.
Isky applied his uncommon
vision to the drivetrain and
chassis, as well. Up front, a ’32
Ford front axle moved on ’37
wishbones hung from a front-
mounted spring. The front
brakes are Plymouth hydraulics.
The rear spring was mounted
Photo courtesy of the Museum of American Speed
ahead of a Ford banjo axle to
stretch the wheelbase. Hou-
daille shocks dampened all
four corners. Sixteen-inch
Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels
shod with wide whites round-
ed out the setup. While not a
purpose-built lakes runner, in
1942 the Isky roadster
BY GARY MEDLEY • www.strokerbymedley.com
topped 120mph at El Mirage.
After his discharge from the
Army – he served as a bomber
tail-gunner in the Pacific theater
– Isky returned home and fin-
i s h e d u p t h e r o a d s t e r.
Renowned metal man Jimmy
Summers finessed the body-
work. A custom grille was
crafted from two 1934 Pontiac
radiator shells, topped by a
winged-skull ornament made by
Isky himself. The maroon leath-
er upholstery was stitched by
Laddie Jerbec. Interior controls
featured a handsome ’37 Ford
banjo wheel and an Auburn
gauge panel. The result was a
fast and beautiful roadster, well
known among the SoCal hot
rod cognoscenti – including the
editors of a new publication
called “Hot Rod,” which put the
Isky roadster on the cover of
Vol. 1, No. 6, June 1948.
Once Iskenderian launched
his own camshaft business it
quickly developed into an
aftermarket
dynamo, one
that earned
Isky the moni-
ker “The
C a m f a t h e r. ”
As Ed focused
on building
Iskenderian
Cams into one
of the most
influential
speed part
manufacturers
in the history
hot rodding,
the roadster settled into a corner
of the shop.
In the 1970s, though, as
“street rodding” gained popu-
larity, Isky would haul out the T
for special events. One such
appearance, as reported by
Dain Gingerelli of Hot Rod
magazine, turned into an
awkward scene at the L.A .
Roadsters Father’s Day event.
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decades old and still featuring
the fit-and-finish of the era –
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and the club relented, realizing
that the fame of the owner and
the T’s provenance trumped its
haughty norms.
And where is the Isky road-
ster today? After a long run at
the NHRA Museum in Pomona,
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cars. It also sits next to a leg-
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Winfield about having a cam
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machine.”
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how to build them.”
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The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association sponsorship roster
continues to grow for the 2021 season, helping us to deliver the best
automotive events around the country. We wanted to take the time to
thank some of these sponsors and welcome them to new roles for
the season.
Goodguys is pleased to announce that Snap-on has stepped up
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of the elite Goodguys Top 12 honors. Not only that, but Snap-on
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We also should note that Meguiar’s 20th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals in Del Mar, California.
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N orth Carolina may be famous for being

“First in Flight,” but the real action was
on the ground the weekend of April 23-25 as the
Goodguys 6th Griot’s Garage North Carolina
Nationals rolled into Raleigh to kick off the East
Coast cruising season. Car enthusiasts in this
region were eager to get their cool cars and trick
trucks out of hibernation to do some springtime
cruisin’ and Goodguys gave them a perfect oppor-
tunity by bringing our special brand of automotive
good times to town.
After priming for the weekend with a Thurs-
day evening party at Raleigh Speed Shop, we had a
fantastic Friday at the North Carolina State Fair-
grounds to start the event in style. You could tell
that rodders were ready for a fun week-
end, as there was a tremendous turnout of CAR ENTHUSIASTS IN THIS
cool cars and trick trucks, plus thousands
of excited enthusiasts turning out to see
REGION WERE EAGER TO
the spectacle of gathered steel. It was one GET THEIR COOL CARS AND
of the best Fridays in Raleigh history! TRICK TRUCKS OUT OF
We kept the momentum up on Satur- HIBERNATION TO DO SOME
day, grouping hundreds of great rides into
our Specialty Parking Areas and selecting SPRINGTIME CRUISIN’
dozens of award winners from those areas
and beyond. We also had a full slate of
activities, from the CPP AutoCross Series action,
to the tire-smokin’ Burnout Competition and
Summit Racing Nitro Thunderfest dragster exhi-
bition. Add in a great vendor midway, sizeable
swap meet, and expansive indoor car show, and we
were able to keep the needle pegged even as after-
noon rain showers settled in.
Jonathan Goolsby of Goolsby Customs made

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We were happy to have the Piedmont Classic Chevy Club back as our
Host Club for the North Carolina Nationals. We greatly appreciate all
of the effort they put in before, during, and after the event, from
working the gates, to helping park cars, assisting at registration,
and aiding in countless behind-the-scenes ways.
Torch Red paint and a down-low stance over polished five-spoke
wheels makes for a good look on Robert McDonald’s ’56 F100. There’s
a 429c.i. big block rumbling under the hood of this one.
the trek from Alabama to select some of his favorite rides for the Builder’s
Choice Top 10 Awards. With so many fresh builds coming out this
spring, it was a challenge narrowing it down to just ten. The Goodguys
team made several picks, as well, selecting four Of the Year finalists. The
Vintage Air Custom Rod of the Year finalist spot went to Kenny Williams
and his ’61 Impala; the Scott’s Hotrods Truck of the Year Early finalist
nod went to Tom and LouAnn Patterson’s ’59 Chevy Apache; Mark Shaw
picked up the Billet Specialties Muscle Car of the Year finalist award with
his ’68 Dart GTS convertible; and Joseph Weber earned Griot’s Garage
Muscle Machine finalist honors with his
’63 Corvette.
The second weekend of selecting EVENT SPONSORS
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East Coast AutoCrossers were happy
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revvin’ and tires squealing all weekend.
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vette in the Forgeline Street Machine
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for Meguiar’s All American Sunday and
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We got the weekend started on the right note with a laid-back Kickoff
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inside the shop. The shop recently expanded its footprint to include a
special area for climate-controlled vehicle storage and consignment
sales – welcome and helpful services for many local rodders. You can
learn more at RaleighSpeedShop.com. Thanks for great party, guys!

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with Factory Five seats in the cockpit.

3 You might recall this ’66 Charger built by Rutterz Rodz

for customer Doyle Thomas from the feature back in
the January 2021 Gazette. Powered by a late-model
supercharged Hellcat Hemi, the fastback Charger has
been further updated with front and rear suspensions
from Reilly Motorsports, RideTech coil-overs, and custom
18- and 19-inch Sage wheels modeled after the original
hubcaps. Topped with Axalta Sahara Bronze paint and
trimmed inside with brown leather by Paul Atkins, this
Mopar is sure to give you a charge!

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4 George Davidson tells us his ’58 Bel Air was a longtime
California car and it captures the early-’60s SoCal custom flavor
with DuPont gold metallic paint paired with a cream-colored
two-tone, scallops, a tube grille, shaved hood and trunk,
Lincoln door buttons, and Bellflower exhaust pipes. There’s gold
metalflake diamond-pleated upholstery inside, while a 283c.i.
small block gets the Diamondback wide whites and custom
hubcaps rolling.

5 Johnny Hall says he’s wanted a Deuce sedan since he was

a kid and he’s got a killer hot rod example now. Riding on a
Pete & Jake’s chassis with small-block Chevy power, a Tremec
five-speed, and steel wheels topped with ’46 Ford caps, the
Washington Blue highboy has a tasteful 2-inch chop and just
enough brightwork from Jon Wright’s Custom Chrome. Stitch 7
master Steve Holcomb gets credit for the tasteful upholstery
inside.

6 The golden hue on Keith Layne’s ’50 Chevy pickup is actually

a PPG color called Canyon Beige. It coats a smoothed body
massaged by L&S Customs and shows off the Advanced Design
style with finesse. A JW Rod Garage chassis gets this Chevy
sitting down low over Schott wheels, with LS3 power under
the hood. Recovery Room stitched up another stunning interior
inside, making sure there’s a golden touch on all aspects of this
Chevy.

7 This ’64 Nova was Shari Doggett’s first car. After owning it 47
years, she and husband Paul went all-in with a custom rebuild 8
that included a Scott’s Hotrods front suspension, Wilwood disc
brakes, Billet Specialties wheels, and a 383c.i. stroker small
block backed by a 2004R transmission. It’s the brilliant PPG root
beer brown paint that really catches your eye, though, along
with the custom tan leather upholstery by John Miller.

8 Smooth and clean is an understatement in describing Randy

West’s ’68 Camaro. The slick body has a one-piece front end
(no seams), flush-fit glass, and other smooth tricks under the
PPG Matrix Gray paint. A Detroit Speed front subframe and
RideTech four-link help it ride low over Rushforth wheels, while
a 468c.i. big-block Chevy offers plenty of power. Red leather
upholstery and a custom dash are highlights inside.

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Brian Baker made the springtime rounds with his home-built ’50
Plymouth business coupe, hauling it to North Carolina after taking
in the Spring Nationals in Arizona the week before and the Spring
Lone Star Nationals in March. The car has been in his family since
the late-’60s and sports a tastefully modified body with flipped and
tucked bumpers and shaved trim, one-off billet wheels, plus a modern
5.7-liter Hemi and a Dodge Magnum IRS. Search for the feature on
FuelCurve.com for a detailed look.
The team from Tin Man’s Garage brought Ron Ernsberger’s ’36 Willys
pickup all the way from Illinois to share it with the Raleigh audience.
It’s in the running for this year’s Scott’s Hotrods Truck of the Year
Early title and wears many scratch-built body panels under the PPG
Rosso Red paint. The custom tubular frame is outfitted with an ultra-
rare 498c.i. Arias V6 Hemi, plus a Tremec five-speed and magnesium
Halibrand wheels. Finished with diamond-tuck leather inside, it’s an
incredible example of custom craftsmanship.

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lights, and a shaved and peaked hood blend well with
modern touches like bright red paint and aluminum
wheels on Barry Wilson’s ’54 Chevy hardtop.

Randy Murray had his ’88 GMC looking great during

Meguiar’s All American Sunday with Billet Specialties
wheels, a lowered stance, and a billet grille to comple-
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KENNY WILLIAMS • BENSON, NC
1961 CHEVY IMPALA
WORDS AND PHOTOS: TODD RYDEN
What happens when a custom motorcycle
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ist for Vintage Air Custom Rod of the Year! At
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North Carolina Nationals.
Kenny has earned many accolades and
awards for his custom baggers and bike builds
through his shop, KW Customs, but he’s yearned
to build a hot rod for years (a closet custom rod
fan trapped in a custom bike world!). A few years
ago, he convinced his good friend Don Lee to
sell him a ’61 Impala which was promptly blown
apart and carefully reconstructed and customized
by Kenny.
The toenail-scrapping stance and scorching
PPG red paint immediately grab your attention
but then you start to see the details. Kenny cre-
ated one-piece bumpers and pulled them in tight
to the body. Kindig-it door handles were added,
and all the trim was machined smooth and
received a subtle, satin silver finish.
A 416c.i. LS engine, assembled by Kenny’s
pal Ryan Robinson at RPM Motorsports, pro-
duces over 900 horsepower thanks to a little
boost from the Whipple supercharger. The
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ers, a smooth firewall, and a balanced air intake
system hiding the Griffin cooling system.
All of that power runs through a hardcore
Lenco four-speed trans which is shifted through
four levers hand-crafted by Dale Torsell, who
also machined a lot of other detail parts. Kenny
created the custom dash assembly which secures
a Holley Dominator flat screen of instruments
and the RideTech suspension controls. The gray
leather seats and door panels were stitched by
Tracy Weaver of the Recovery Room, while a
Vintage Air system monitors the interior envi-
ronment.
The original X-frame was retained though
heavily modified with RideTech control arms, debut the Impala at the 2020 Raleigh event, but
sway bars, and of course a set of ShockWaves to when it was canceled, he parked the car, threw a
control the stance. A Moser 9-inch rearend is cover over it, and waited out the Covid storm
stuffed with 3.73 gears and massive Wilwood cal- until 2021. His friends questioned his patience,
ipers and rotors are in place to slow the 20- and but in the end his plan worked out and he’s now
22-inch Hot Rod by Boyd wheels. a finalist for the Custom Rod of the Year – with
The kicker here is that Kenny had planned to his first build!
 Two ’70s Chevys battled it out in the Saturday Burnout
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’72 Caprice, and Ben Whitaker’s ’71 Nova with small-
BURNOUT block power. Both put on impressive shows, but it was

CONTEST young Ben’s Nova that won over the crowd and earned
the most applause to win the contest.

We loved the looks of Larry Stauter’s pint-sized ’59 Anglia, espe-

cially when we saw that it had plus-sized power from a 302c.i.
Slick silver paint and 10-spoke Rocket wheels lend a clean look to Scott Ford small block!
Abernathy’s ’69 Chevelle, which is powered by a 383c.i. stroker small
block backed by a Tremec five-speed.

Jere Snyder’s brother Jim bought this ’40 Merc convert-

ible back in 1970 but never got around to restoring it,
so Jere bought it from him in 2008 and had a friend
help him transform it into this classy street rod with
bright red paint and 350/350 power.

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1960 CHEVY IMPALA
WORDS AND PHOTOS: DAMON LEE
After having dozens of hot rods and customs
crafted through the years, George Poteet knows
what he likes in both a car and a builder. He only
trusts shops that deliver top-quality results. So,
when George gave Jonathan Goolsby a call to
rebuild a ’60 Impala, Goolsby knew he and his
Goolsby Customs team had to bring their A-game.
Poteet is big on road tripping, so the goal for
the Impala was not to be a radical and finicky
custom, but rather a clean, updated cruiser that’s
comfortable and easy to drive. Goolsby knew just
what to do to achieve those goals.
The starting point was a solid survivor, which
saved the effort of looking for a lot of trim or
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The chassis was eventually fitted with an LS
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transmission to make long-distance cruising a
breeze.
The body was clean enough that the Goolsby
team only needed to media blast the underside
before applying fresh undercoating. On the exte-
rior they simply got busy with bodywork,
massaging out a few dents and making minor
repairs before prepping for paint. In an effort to
keep a consistent ’60s GM theme on the car,
they selected a Cadillac color called London
Gray, using BASF Glasurit materials to mix it up
and complementing it with a black top.
Another cool complement came with the
one-off 17x8-inch wheels designed by Eric Black
and built by Billet Specialties. The distinctive
wheels have a classic look and are topped with
custom billet center caps modeled after ear-
ly-’60s Corvette hubcaps.
The ’60s Chevy theme carries over inside,
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panels follow a ’60 Impala design. The Ididit tilt
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MARK SHAW • ROCKY MOUNT, NC
1968 DODGE DART GTS CONVERTIBLE
WORDS AND PHOTOS: TODD RYDEN

It’s safe to say that Mark Shaw is a master of

Mopar. He has searched, found, documented,
restored, and collected many noteworthy Dodge
and Plymouth muscle cars. At our North Caroli-
na Nationals this year, his rare ’68 Dart GTS
convertible joined the ranks as a finalist for the
Billet Specialties Muscle Car of the Year.
There were just under 8,300 GTS Darts
built in 1968, yet only 315 were drop tops. To
break it down even further, only 44 of those con-
vertibles were manually shifted, making Mark’s
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also equipped with a number of scarce options
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seats, and a console-mounted tach.
Mark acquired the GTS nearly 20 years ago
and went about researching and documenting
the car’s history. Bought new in the southeast
and raced hard, it had telltale racing scars includ-
ing wrinkled floor panels and beat rear wheel
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NOS components before embarking on a
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With the help of his friend Sean Raniella, the
factory structure. As the body came together,
Matt Pirhalla and Mark started smoothing and
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As the body was coming together, Mark set
about restoring the drivetrain. The engine was
rebuilt to as close to factory specs as possible and
the factory A833 four-speed was also rebuilt
from the inside-out and now sends the power to were also gone through to ensure smooth opera-
the proven Dodge 8¾-inch rearend. tion.
Mark’s wife, Marie, helped assemble the Mark estimates that he has about 1,500 hours
Sport interior with new panels and covers while in the GTS restoration and understands that it
Mark handled the dash, wiring and assembly. couldn’t have happened without the help of his
Mark stuck with the distinctive Hurst shifter due family and friends. He mentioned that he and
to its smoother shifting action, though he kept Marie are in the final stages of their latest resto-
Story ending symbol

sheet metal work began with attention to repair- the original Inland model used by Dodge in ear- ration and it should be at next year’s event – we
ing rather than cutting parts out to firm up the ly 1968 builds. The top and all of its mechanicals can’t wait to see it!

52 y AUGUST.2021
 TAKE ‘N
MAKE
Kids were all smiles after grabbing a model kit to take home and build thanks to
Auto World. It’s a great way to build automotive interest in the next generation!

How bitchin’ is
Brian Metcalf’s
chopped Mod-
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a perfect rake
with big ’n lit-
tle whitewalls
and Olds Fies-
ta hubcaps!

NITRO
THUNDERFEST This may be NASCAR coun-
try, but you can still draw a
crowd when two old-school
front-engine dragsters fire
up and sound off! We were
honored to have the Blue
Mountain Express – origi-
nally built by Hahn and
Turner in 1967 and
restored by Richard and
Craig Hahn – and the rec-
reation of Jim Walther’s
1972 NHRA World Cham-
pion Special Edition (owned
by Penny Flammia) on the
grounds and revving up
their nitro-fed blown
Hemis! The sight, sound,
and smell of these diggers
transported many of the
gathered onlookers back to
the glory days of drag rac-
ing – and introduced others
for the first time.

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INDOOR
CAR SHOW

Ken Ward’s ’49 Chevy pickup has a number of dis-

tinctive touches, from the two-tone green paint to
the triple-carb 327 V8 backed by a five-speed. We
like the custom trim rings made from Cadillac hub-
caps with the centers cut out, which frame painted
wheels with spider caps.

This ’69 Mustang was Brian Davis’ first car and was featured
on the cover of Popular Cars magazine back in the mid-’80s.
It now has a massive 8-71 BDS blower on top of the 351
Windsor engine.

John Jinnings’ ’70 Torino is in full stealth mode with black paint,
trim, and wheels. But it will command your attention when the
stack-injected 572c.i. Kasse Boss 9 engine fires to life!

This is
NASCAR
country,
and Tony
King’s ’81
Regal is
dressed in
period liv-
ery to
match the
car Darrell
Waltrip
raced back
in the day. A killer stance, Billet Specialties wheels, beautiful black paint, and
rich-looking tan leather upholstery were just a few of the things we
liked about Brian Debord’s ’50 Ford coupe.

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Michael Hankus
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hand to discuss
the company’s full
line of battery
offerings, as well
as battery char-
Event sponsor Griot’s gers and other
Garage had a prime electrical system
spot and stayed busy all topics.
weekend educating
attendees about the best
products and procedures
for car and paint care.
Lon Clouse’s Willys LMC Truck made
looked plenty sharp in the trek to North
the booth on Friday. Carolina to show-
case the
company’s vast
RideTech had an expansive array of vintage
booth with great displays pickup parts.
demonstrating the fit, tech- There were plenty
nical info, and effectiveness of enthusiasts
of their products. stopping by to
ask questions and
grab a catalog.

Greg Leslie’s recently finished ’67 Mustang is powered

by a 331c.i. stroker small-block Ford backed by a
Tremec T5 and uses TCI front and rear suspensions to
get down over 18-inch American Racing wheels. We
dig the smooth body and beautiful black paint by
Wooding’s Auto Body.
Dave and Laura Linn’s ’55 Chevy not only looks tough, it’s got a round-tube chassis
and a twin-turbo LS3 to back up the menacing gunmetal-gray-with-black-accents
appearance

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6TH GRIOT’S GARAGE NORTH CAROLINA NATIONALS
FINALIST
GOODGUYS 2021 GRIOT’S GARAGE
MUSCLE MACHINE OF THE YEAR
JOSEPH WEBER • BRANDON, IA
1963 CORVETTE
WORDS: DAVID DOUCETTE PHOTOS: DAMON LEE
When buying a car that’s nearly 60 years old,
it’s usually difficult to document the ownership
history. For Joseph Weber’s ’63 split-window Cor-
vette, though, the car’s lineage is rock solid.
Joseph’s uncle purchased the car in 1971 while
in the Marines in Yuma, Arizona. Joseph rode in
the car as a kid (in the back under the split rear
windows, of course) shortly before his uncle blew
the engine and parked the car in 1974. In 2000,
when his uncle began having health problems, he
gave the Vette to his son, Joseph’s cousin.
Move ahead to 2017. Joseph’s uncle had
passed, and his cousin no longer wanted the car.
Joseph bought it and a two-year rebuild process
began. Joseph turned to the crew at Eddie’s Rod
and Custom in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, just 30 miles
from his home in Brandon.
Starting with a rough but complete roller, the
end result is a Corvette that would make Joseph’s
late uncle proud. What appears to be a relatively
stock Corvette at first glance is anything but, with
substantial and subtle modifications throughout.
Starting with the body, modifications included
simple tasks like removing badging as well as a
custom tail pan, hood, bumpers, rear floor
pan, wheel wells and hand-formed engine bay
paneling. The crew at Eddie’s applied the BASF-
62 y AUGUST.2021
Glasurit Starlight Blue metallic paint.
Power comes from a 6.2-liter, 650-horsepower
Chevy LT4 crate engine. Squeezing the new pow-
er plant into an engine bay designed for a smaller
small-block engine required careful attention to
detail as well as the use of custom headers, stain-
less, exhaust pipes, and an aluminum radiator with
GC Cooling fans. The engine is attached to a
Tremec six-speed and a Hammerhead
12-bolt rearend from Detroit Speed. The
front and rear suspensions also came
from Detroit Speed and were equipped
with 14-inch Baer brakes. Custom Billet
Specialties wheels (18x8- and 18x9-inch)
hold Michelin tires.
The interior has an updated OEM
feel thanks to skillfully stitched black
leather by Gabe’s Custom Interiors on
modified stock seats and custom door
panels. Classic Instruments rebuilt and
updated the original gauges and a wood-
grain wheel tops the Ididit tilt column. A Vintage
Air system keeps the interior cool (or warm,
depending on Iowa weather) while Ron Francis
wiring controls the electrical system.
What does Joseph do with this superb example
of family automotive history? He drives it, of
Story ending symbol
course. He even let his son drive the Vette to his
prom! Would you?
 The Featured Car Club at this
year’s North Carolina Nation-
als was the Southland Car
Club. Formed in 1988 and
based in Smithfield, the club
is dedicated to the preserva-
tion, restoration, and
enjoyment of all makes and
models of vintage and special
interest vehicles. The club
meets once a month, partici-
pates in several events
throughout the year, and typi-
cally hosts its own car show
once per year. It also gives
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through contributions to area
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other charitable contributions.
We were happy to have club
members out and supporting
the hobby throughout the
weekend and appreciate them
being part of the North Caro-
lina Nationals!

It’s always fun to see a

retractable-top Ford like
Dick and Mary Mills’ ’58
Fairlane in mid-retract
position. This one has a
352c.i. police interceptor
V8 for power.

Road Runners were meant to

be back-to-basics muscle
cars, and Wayne DeMark’s
definitely looks the part with
black paint and upholstery
and a 383c.i. big block under
the hood. Magnum 500
wheels and redline tires
dress it up a bit.

Bright blue paint, a white

C-stripe, and sport wheels
lend a sharp appearance
to Cory Mills’ small-block-
powered ’68 Mustang.

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6TH GRIOT’S GARAGE NORTH CAROLINA NATIONALS
RALEIGH
RUMBLIN’
Takin’ it to the Track With Weekend AutoCross
Action and the Rumble in Raleigh Shootout
East Coast AutoCrossers had been waiting a long time to get back on a
Goodguys track when we rolled into Raleigh. The result was hard-charging
action and tight competition from the 50-plus racers throughout the week-
end, from class racing to the Rumble in Raleigh Shootout on Saturday.
With no PRO-X race cars on the grounds, the PRO competitors upped
their game to put on a show for the fans. Goodguys veteran Bob Bertelsen
and his “Green Mamba” ’68 Corvette took the class win with a best time of
37.439, qualifying first for the PRO shootout, followed by J.B. Boyer, Ron
Scott Jr., and Ryan Mathews. Bertelsen had a close run against Mathews in
the first round, running a 38.414 to top Mathews’ 38.431, while Scott
topped Boyer to meet up with Bertelsen in the final. The “Green Mamba”
dropped back in the 37-second zone for the final, with a 37.820 to best
Scott’s 38.658 and claim the double-up win.
In the Forgeline Street Machine class, Bill Graves Sr. captured the class
win in his ’66 Corvette with a best run of 38.695 and was joined by Richard
Giesey, Rusty Carter, and Angela Payne in the Street Machine ladder of the
Rumble in Raleigh Shootout. Graves advanced past Payne and Carter
topped Giesey in the first round, leading to a matchup of Carter’s ’80 Trans
Am and Graves’ Corvette in the final. Graves had been consistently faster
and stayed that way, running a 39.765 to top Carter’s 41.558 and nab the
shootout win.
Longtime Goodguys AutoCrosser Patrick McGinnis claimed the LMC
Truck class win in his ’65 Ranchero and was joined in the Truck/Challeng-
er portion of the Rumble in Raleigh Shootout by three racers from the
66 y AUGUST.2021
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McGinnis topped Hartzell and Haigler raced past Clon- ®
inger in the first round to meet up in the final.
McGinnis had his best run of the weekend in the final
round, racing to a 41.316, but it wasn’t enough to top
the 41.115 laid down by Haigler, who went home with
shootout bragging rights.
After rain Saturday afternoon and night, the skies
cleared on Sunday and allowed for plenty of action in
the Wilwood Disc Brakes All American Sunday class. A
strong contingent of late-model rides competed, but in
the end it was Teddy Collier who added his name to the
list of double-up winners by claiming the class win and
clocking a 39.246-second run in the final round of the
eight-car All American Shootout victory driving his
2016 Shelby Mustang.
(Above) Richard Giesey brought out his ’71 Camaro for some AutoCross
fun and placed second in the Forgeline Street Machine class. He ran a
close race against Rusty Carter in the first round of the shootout, but
his 40.971 was .035-seconds too slow to beat Carter’s 40.936.
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RUMBLE IN RALEIGH SHOOTOUT WINNER

Bob Bertelsen’s “Green Mamba” Corvette not only looks wild, it
runs hard with a 650hp LS7 and Detroit Speed suspension. Ber-
telsen claimed the PRO class win and ran a 37.820 to top Ron
Scott’s Corvette (38.658) in the final round of the Rumble in
Raleigh and win the PRO portion of the shootout.
Bill Graves Sr. is always tough to beat in the Forgeline Street Machine
class. He drove his LS3-powered ’66 Corvette to the class win and was
able to beat Angela Payne and Rusty Carter to win the Street Machine
portion of the Rumble in Raleigh Shootout with a final-round time of
39.765.

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AND SHOOTOUT WINNER

Teddy Collier added his name to the list of double-up winners by

claiming the Wilwood Disc Brakes All American Sunday class win in J.B. Boyer was a tough competitor in the PRO class, racing his After Dark
his 2016 Shelby Mustang, and then clocked a 39.246-second pass Speed C4 Corvette to the second-place qualifying spot in the Rumble in
in the final round of the eight-car All American Shootout to take Raleigh Shootout. Ron Scott Jr.’s ’63 Corvette got the better of him in the
that victory, too. first round, though, running a 38.145 to top Boyer’s 39.118.

FiTECH CHALLENGER CLASS AND RUMBLE IN RALEIGH

TRUCK/ CHALLENGE SHOOTOUT WINNER

Christopher Haigler came from Nashville, Tennessee to race his Fac-

tory Five ’33 roadster in the FiTech Challenger Class. With 347c.i. of
small-block Ford power, he drove to the class win and then laid
down a 41.115-second run in the final round of the Truck/Challeng- George Sidney’s ’68 Mustang fastback looked right at home carving
er shootout to top Patrick McGinnis and claim the double victory. corners on the AutoCross course.

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LMC TRUCK CLASS WINNER

Patrick McGinnis is familiar with topping the LMC Truck class in his
’65 Ranchero and did so again in Raleigh. The shootout win proved
elusive, though, as he matched up against Christopher Haigler’s
Factory Five ’33 Roadster from the FiTech Challenger class in the
final round and was unable to beat the topless two-seater.
Kip Hartzell’s ’71 Cuda has a Schwartz Performance chassis and Gen3
Hemi power and raced in the FiTech Challenger class. He made it to
the Truck/Challenger portion of the Rumble in Raleigh Shootout, but
bowed out after a first-round loss to Patrick McGinnis.

Frank Perdomo from Power by the Hour Performance had his Coyote-powered
’87 Mustang running in the PRO class. Frank said he’s still dialing in the car’s
setup, so he didn’t run as quick as he’d like, but did improve his times signifi-
Don’t scrape those side pipes! Rick Wilson’s ’69 Corvette took cantly as he progressed through Friday and Saturday.
a heavy lean through this turn.

Jacob Cloninger ran well enough in the FiTech Challenger class

to qualify his ’84 Camaro for the Rumble in Raleigh Shootout, Angela Payne is always a strong Forgeline Street Machine competitor in her
but faced up against Christopher Haigler’s Factory Five road- bright orange Monte Carlo. She qualified fourth for the Street Machine por-
ster in the first round, where the Camaro’s 42.436 run was not tion of the shootout but met up with Bill Graves in the first round, where her
enough to top Haigler’s 41.805. 41.338 was not enough to beat the 39.207 of Graves.

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6TH GRIOT’S GARAGE NORTH CAROLINA NATIONALS
PICK
SCOUT MASTER
CHAD DURHAM’S TRAIL-READY ’73 INTERNATIONAL
SCOUT II
WORDS AND PHOTOS: TODD RYDEN
“Sure, it would have been easier to build a Jeep or other 4x4, but
what fun would that have been?”
That’s how Chad Durham views his choice in reviving this ’73
Scout II. The idea of a Scout was planted by a buddy who had one
years ago that Chad pointed out, “would just go everywhere!”
Chad had been on the lookout for a Scout project for several years
when he took a chance on a cryptic Craigslist post in Atlanta. It was
the kind of ad most people wouldn’t even consider as it had no pictures
and simply stated: 1973 Scout for sale, need it gone.
When Chad called, he learned a repair shop had posted the ad. The
Scout had come in for a fuel pump and tune up and then was never
picked up. Years had passed and the shop owner just wanted it gone.
Chad talked his wife, Kristen, into making the two-and-a-half-hour
drive to check it out – and was it ever worth it.
The Scout had been parked indoors and was very original, down to
having its factory Kayline soft top folded in the back seat. A deal was
made, but Chad didn’t know
how to get it home, until the
mechanic said they’d fire it up
and he could drive it. With
some trepidation, he watched
as the mechanic added fuel, a
battery, and tapped the carb
a few times to fire up the
original 345c.i. V8. A bit of air
helped make the flat-spotted tires round again. It went into gear and
was deemed “sort of” ready for the drive.
The truck barely idled, which made it a a challenge getting through
Atlanta rush hour traffic, but Chad was determined as his wife followed
behind wondering what her husband had gotten into. She had to be
laughing as they drove into a rainstorm on the outskirts of their
Greenville, South Carolina, home.
After fiddling with the Scout for a spell, Chad decided it deserved a
professional restoration and tapped the team of nearby Creative Rods
and Restoration for the job. Once in their shop, the Scout was disas-
sembled down to the frame to start anew.
Chad elected for a stronger appearance and more clearance, so a
Rough Country 2.5-inch lift system was installed. The team
rebuilt and detailed the original Dana 44 axles along with the factory
disc brakes and a set of 17x8-inch Mickey Thompson wheels were
70 y AUGUST.2021
enlisted to fill the flared fenders and wrapped in beefy Toyo Open
Country tread.
Even though the original engine had proven itself on the haul back
from Atlanta, Chad elected to have the nearly half-century-old drive-
train gone through. The industrial internals were machined and rebuilt
along with the original 727 auto trans. The only modern upgrades
included a two-barrel Holley Sniper EFI, MSD ignition, and a
Griffin radiator.
The body was in surprisingly solid condition with typical wear and
tear. One challenge was finding factory trim
pieces and grille components. Creative
Rods ended up machining new lower body
trim moldings and the hen’s-teeth-like
grille received some 3D printing magic to
assemble. The Omaha Orange hue is actu-
ally the original color which the crew
brought back to glory with BASF Glasurit
materials. The tan trim of the flares and
bumpers makes a great combination and
spills over to the interior covering the roll-
bar and dash. The factory gauges were
restored, and many NOS replacement com-
ponents were sourced for details. German
weave carpet was added along with factory-
styled Relicate plaid seat inserts to really
bring out the fun of ’73 styling.
Creative Rods had just finished the
Scout when it debuted at the Griot’s
Garage North Carolina Nationals. Now it’s
ready for Chad and his family to enjoy the
Story ending symbol
fun that only a vintage, topless 4x4 can
deliver!
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FINALIST
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TRUCK OF THE YEAR EARLY
TOM PATTERSON • SMITHFIELD, PA
1959 CHEVY APACHE
WORDS: DAVID DOUCETTE PHOTOS: DAMON LEE
Almost all of us had childhood dream cars or
trucks we wanted to own someday. For Tom Pat-
terson, it was his grandfather’s 1959 Chevy pickup.
Tom’s recently finished ’59 Chevy pickup, though,
is certainly not his grandfather’s; it’s much nicer
than any truck on the road back in the day.
“This ’59 Chevy truck tale goes way back to
my early years,” Tom says. “My grandfather owned
a ’59 Chevy that I took a lot of rides in. That cer-
tain year Chevy would always bring back great
memories for me whenever I saw one.”
Finally, three years ago Tom found his ’59 in
Maryland.
“I was walking around the show when I came
to the car corral,” Tom says. “There sitting in front
of me was the pickup. Not just any Chevy truck,
but a ’59.”
As quickly as you can say “Hey, my grandfather
had one like that,” the deal was done and Tom
called Mike and Brad Swaney at Hayman’s Cre-
ations in Uniontown to pick up the truck. Once in
the shop, it was clear that the truck needed major
work. “The doors were zip-screwed shut and the
cab and bed were pretty much rotted out,” Tom
says.
In addition to the obvious restoration chal-
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lenges, the Swaneys worked their magic modifying
the pickup. Most trim pieces were removed; the
bed steps were lowered to line up with the cab
rockers, bumpers were tweaked. Under the hood,
custom touches abound, like a hand-built firewall,
custom radiator support, custom inner fender pan-
els, engine cover and air intake. The smooth body
is covered in Axalta Matador Red.
The truck rides on a TCI Engineering frame
with power rack and pinion steering and a Currie Hayman Creations also executed the interior
9-inch rearend running 3.55:1 gears and supported that features TMI seats covered in Relicate leather.
by a four-link system. Billet Specialties wheels The stock dash houses Classic Instruments gauges.
(18x8 in front, 20x8.5 in the rear) are encased in Vintage Air keeps the cab cool, while American
BF Goodrich tires (235/45 in front, 245/40 in the Autowire wiring handles the electrical needs. Billet
rear). Specialties supplied the steering wheel and han-
Power comes from a 430-horsepower, 6.2-liter dles.
GM LS3. A 2.5-inch stainless steel exhaust system The end result is everything Tom wanted.
with Magnaflow mufflers handles the exhaust gas- “Building the truck has been a fantasy come true
es. A Flaming River tilt-column-mounted shifter and my wife Lou Ann and I have fun with it,” Tom
guides the 6L80E automatic transmission gear says. “I never had something that has that much
selections. power and drives so smooth.”
6TH GRIOT’S GARAGE NORTH CAROLINA NATIONALS

AWARD
WINNERS
The bright blue paint with gray
stripes helps Kenny Brazell’s ’69
Camaro stand out, as do the Bil-
let Specialties wheels and agile
stance provided by Detroit Speed
suspension components. Power
comes from an LS3 and there’s
Dakota Digital instruments, Vin-
tage Air, and a 2014 Camaro
console updating the inside.
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Laura Stanfield’s ’69 Dodge Dart Swinger is right on target thanks to
a restomod makeover by KTL Restorations. Upgrades include an
updated chassis with tubular A-arms and disc brakes, oversized
sport wheels, and a beautiful interior by Speed & Design. A 340c.i.
small block gives it plenty of power.
(Sponsored by LMC Truck)
A TCI chassis helps lower Britt and Amy Springs’ ’57 Chevy pickup over
those Billet Specialties wheels, while a 383c.i. stroker engine gets
them turning. The beautiful ruby red pearl paint is complemented by
leather upholstery inside.

Awesome Olds One Fine Deuce

(Sponsored by Golden Star Classic Auto Parts) (Sponsored by Lokar)

Lawton Limehouse reminded us what Oldsmobile muscle looks like Washington Blue paint and cream-colored wire wheels make for a
with this ’67 442, a jet-black beauty with 400c.i. V8 power and classic combination on Colton Coltharp’s ’32 Ford five-window coupe.
options like power steering, power brakes, and a tilt wheel. We like Colton cruises easy with an independent front suspension and a 302c.i.
how the Schott wheels and redline tires dress it up. Ford V8 backed by an AOD transmission.

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 Mighty Muscle Award
(Sponsored by Speedtech Performance)
Dodge Truck Pick
(Sponsored by LMC Truck) With a 396c.i. big block under the hood and backed by a four-speed,
Tim Shively’s numbers-matching ’69 Chevelle Super Sport is mighty
Joe Eaton dared to be different by building a chopped and fenderless indeed!
’35 Dodge pickup, setting it up on a custom frame with a ’48 Diamond
T grille and big block Chevy power.

Chevy Muscle Pick

(Sponsored by Bowler Performance)

Mighty Mustang David Schardt of Forgeline puts his company’s wheels to the test with
this killer ’70 Camaro built using Detroit Speed suspension compo-
(Sponsored by Golden Star Classic Auto Parts)
nents, a supercharged LT4 backed by a Bowler-prepped T56
six-speed, and a carbon fiber hood and fenders.
Check out those extra-wide
Foose wheels tucked under
the rear of John and
Michelle Rooney’s ’72 Mus-
tang! This sleek custom Mach
1 is powered by an Edel-
brock-supercharged 302 and
sports Baer brakes behind
those custom wheels and
Vintage Air inside.

Dwayne Clayton’s ’60

Impala gets down low
over Billet Specialties
wheels courtesy of Ride-
Tech air springs and has
Flowmaster mufflers to
give the small-block
engine a nice rumble.
The brilliant color is
called Mountain Air
Metallic.

Meguiar’s Magnificent Masterpiece

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AWARD
WINNERS
Custom touches abound on
Terri Blackburn’s ’67 Cama-
ro, from the prototype grille
and tucked rear bumper, to
the BBT mirrors and ’70
Camaro taillights. The color
is Frankenberry Red. Heidts
and Detroit Speed goods get
it low over Schott wheels,
and power comes from a
383c.i. stroker small block.
Cool Camaro

Way Cool Wagon Ford Muscle Pick

Terry Limehouse’s two-tone ’56 Chevy Handyman wagon still has the Mercedes silver paint looks striking on Ricky Ward’s ’65 Mustang fast-
original three-speed overdrive transmission, but it’s now behind a back, especially paired with red upholstery inside. A hi-po 289c.i. V8
355c.i. V8 and gets big-inch U.S. Mags wheels rolling. gets the polished American five-spoke wheels turning.

Air Cooled Corral Pick Memory Lane

Jerry and Carol Reitter got creative with their ’63 Karmann Ghia, add- Marvin and Pat Sterling cruise ’50s style with their ’55 Ford Victoria
ing a Studebaker bullet to the front, split bumpers, small fins in the with Fiesta hubcaps, wide whites, lakes pipes, and tuck ’n roll
rear, and bright red paint all around. It looks good dropped over upholstery. The engine is a slightly more modern 302c.i. small
Speedwell wheels. block with dual pipes.

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AWARD
WINNERS
Goodguys founder Gary
Meadors would have
certainly approved of
Gary Brown’s badass
’56 Chevy built by Bobby
Alloway. With a 604c.i.
big block, big ’n little
Billet Specialties wheels,
an Art Morrison frame,
and flawless black
paint, it’s one tough
Tri-five!

Gary’s Pick

Best Bitchin’

All American Sunday Award There’s only one way to describe Rand Overacre’s ’28 Model A:
bitchin’! Channeled over a custom frame, the chopped, metalflake
A ProCharged all-aluminum 427c.i. LSR engine delivers 1200-horse- green sedan is powered by a towering 555c.i. big block Chevy
power to the rear wheels of Ben Honeycutt’s 2011 Camaro. Yenko-style topped with a blower and dual quads, with wild zoomie pipes
striping and Weld wheels help complete the package. exhaling the spent fumes.

Cool Custom
Best Wide Whites
The latest build from Zac Love at Love Customs is this cool chopped ’50
Chevy Suburban with a custom grille, frenched lights, smooth running
boards, and a host of other mods. It rides on a modified frame with Nothing but wide whites would do on a cool classic like Bill Werner’s
RideTech components and U.S. Mags wheels, and is powered by a 350/ ’53 Packard Clipper. While it’s cosmetically stock, a 350c.i. V8 and
TH400 combo. 700R4 transmission help provided updated and reliable power.

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GM RETRO GOODGUYS
IRON BUILDER FEATURE PICK
OF THE YEAR
F I N A L I S T

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WILLYS
IN WAITING
LON AND MARY CLOUSE’S ’41 WILLYS
TOOK ITS TIME TO FIND THE RIGHT
COMBINATION

WORDS AND PHOTOS: DAMON LEE

I f you hang on to a project car long enough, you’d like to think that the
right build plan for that car will reveal itself to you. Sometimes it takes
finding the right builder to help develop that plan and make it a reality.
Lon and Mary Clouse know what we’re talking about. They bought this ’41
Willys way back in the ’80s with dreams of building a cool street rod. Those
dreams started to materialize in the early-’90s when they worked with a builder
to get the project started. The car was heading down a pro street path with a
tubbed rearend, full roll cage, suicide-style doors, and other tricks of the era when
Lon and Mary decided that it was not the right look or fit for them. They set the
car aside and decided to wait to complete the build.
Throughout this time, Lon was regularly attending car shows and rod runs,
often with his family and his good friend Ed Pettus and Ed’s son, Eddie. Young
Eddie caught a severe case of the hot rod bug and got involved in car building,
eventually opening his own shop, Eddie’s Rod & Custom, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
After seeing some of the successful builds Eddie and his team have turned out,
Lon and Mary decided he would be the right build partner for their Willys
project.
The longtime friends put their collective heads together to determine what
direction to take the Willys. Big power was one goal – Lon had already built a
B&M-blown small block Chevy that was waiting in his garage – but the Clouses
really wanted more of a road-ready street rod instead of a temperamental pro
streeter or Gasser. The right build plan slowly started to reveal itself.
Eddie and his team at the shop made a smart call by ordering up a custom
frame from Art Morrison to get the project started. This provided a great-han-
dling independent front suspension with JRi coil-over shocks and
rack-and-pinion steering, plus a four-link rear suspension for the 9-inch rearend
with 3.55:1 gears. The 20x10-inch Rocket Racing wheels – paired with 18x8-inch
fronts and Pirelli rubber – are plenty fat, but still very streetable. Wilwood disc
brakes were added to bring things to a safe halt.
Lon had been diligent about keeping the blown small block properly stored,
lubricated, and rotated, so it didn’t take much to get it prepped for installation.
The biggest change was topping the supercharger with a Holley Sniper throttle
body EFI setup – something that improved the drivability and street manners
considerably. They also used Cerakote tungsten finishes on major parts for a dis-
tinctive look, and then backed the engine with a 4L80E transmission. A custom
radiator with Spal fans keeps things cool, while the crew at Eddie’s Rod & Cus-

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tom built a custom stainless exhaust system

with Magnaflow mufflers.
The coupe body required a good share of
attention, but thankfully Lon had been col-
lecting some of the necessary parts and
Eddie’s team is well versed in fabricating
pieces that were unavailable or needed to
add a custom touch. The Eddie’s Rod &
Custom crew rebuilt the door jambs and
inner structure to return the doors to con-
ventional front-hinge operation and used
flared sedan rockers to finish off the lower
body. They also built a custom firewall and
floor panels, plus wheel tubs and a tail pan.
Once all the metalwork was complete, they
mixed up a custom era-appropriate green
hue using BASF materials to cover it all up.
It’s complemented with polished and plated
NOS trim.
The custom metalwork carried over
inside, where the custom dash gained an
extended lower panel for the switches and a
recessed area for the Classic Instruments
gauges. A Billet Specialties wheel was used
on the Ididit column, and a B&M shifter
added a bit of race attitude. Schober’s Cus-
tom Hot Rod Interiors got the nod for WILLYS
upholstery work and did a fantastic job IN WAITING
stitching the black leather upholstery over
bucket seats and custom door panels and fit-
ting tasteful square-weave carpet on the
floor. Satin paint on the interior surfaces
lends a classy finishing touch.
The finished coupe represents
a great balance of all the qualities
Lon and Mary wanted. It’s got big
power yet is refined enough to
drive on the street or highway. It
has fat rear tires and a low stance,
but a chassis that’s great at han-
dling corners. It has a comfortable
cabin. And it retains the classic
Willys character that so many
race-influenced builds seem to
lose. This winning combination
of elements and precision build
quality not only earned the Willys
the Goodguys Feature Pick in
Raleigh, but also the GM Retro
Iron award, making Eddie’s Rod
& Custom a finalist for Chevrolet
Builder of the Year. For Lon and
Mary Clouse, waiting for the
right plan and the right builder
was the right decision, and
rewarded them with a cool and
Story ending symbol

distinctive Willys coupe perfectly

suited to their tastes.

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WONDERS WORDS: GOODGUYS
PHOTOS: DAMON LEE AND
TODD RYDEN

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SALT LAKE CITY

UTAH

I
t looks like we’re onto something good in
Utah! In just its second year, the Goodguys
RaceDeck Salt Lake Nationals is quickly
starting to realize the potential we saw when we first
decided to host an event at the scenic and historic
Utah State Fairpark. Based on the cool cars, great
people, and good vibes we experienced May 21-23,
we’re certain this event will soon be a highlight on
the Goodguys calendar and a good-time destination
for hot rod and custom enthusiasts throughout the
Western U.S.!
This year’s event kicked off with a scenic Hot Rod Cruise through Even a few afternoon showers couldn’t dampen the spirits of the gathered
some beautiful mountain highways on Thursday, followed by a fun-filled gearheads.
kickoff party at the corporate Things really took off on Saturday, as an even larger contingent of
headquarters and manufac- cool machines streamed into the grounds for a day of fun-filled, sun-filled
turing facility of event mechanical merriment. The Saturday Specialty Parking Areas were filled to
YOU CAN TELL THE CAR sponsor RaceDeck. By the the brim with cars angling for awards. This included many vying for some
COMMUNITY WAS HAPPY time Friday morning rolled coveted Builder’s Choice Top 10 Awards selected by Dave Kindig and Kev-
AND EXCITED TO BE OUT around, enthusiasts were in Schiele of Kindig-It Desgin. These celebrity builders took a lot of time
ENJOYING THEIR RIDES, amped up and ready to roll to greet fans and talk to car owners while selecting their favorite rides – a
AND EVEN MORE THRILLED into the scenic and historic lineup that would garner strong ratings anywhere.
TO BE SOAKING IN THE Utah State Fairpark, where Goodguys had some hardware to hand out, too. In addition to dozens
SUN AND SCENERY they could spread out, shine of picks and awards, we selected two Top 12 Of The Year finalists – Eric
AROUND SALT LAKE CITY. up and show off their rides, and Deborah Bennett’s ’63 Galaxie for the Billet Specialties Muscle Car of
and catch up with fellow rod- the Year, and Dave and Tracy Maxwell’s Kindig-built ’67 C10 for LMC
ders who had all been cooped Truck of the Year Late. The C10 also earned Kindig-It a Builder of the
up for far too long. The Year finalist nod with the Chevrolet GM Iron Award, while HS Customs
showin’ and shinin’ was accompanied by the rumble of a Nitro Thunder- earned the GM Retro Iron Builder of the Year finalist selection for Ron
fest exhibition and plenty of action on the Goodguys CPP AutoCross track. and Cary Zipperer’s ’39 Ford sedan. Not to be left out, the Goodguys

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 Jim and Joyce Hoerling
were having fun cruis-
ing around in their
Washington-based ’56
Chevy with an Art Mor-
rison chassis and LS3
power. A combination
of Tuxedo Black and Go
Mango orange paint
helps it stand out.

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media team tapped Chris Mull’s pint-sized ’63 Datsun wins in the FiTech Challenger class. Check out all the ®

NL320 pickup as the Fuel Curve Pick, and Brian and
Valerie Fluetsch’s ’36 Ford woodie for the Goodguys Fea-
ture Pick.
The Goodguys CPP AutoCross course got moved
closer to the show car area this year, with a new layout that
kept engines revving strong and tires squealing under
duress right up though the Fuel Curve Great Salt Shoot-
out on Saturday. The big winners of the weekend included
Robby Unser in the PRO-X class, Brian Martin in PRO,
and Bill Graves Sr. and Scot Spiewak in the Forgeline
Street Machine class. Alex Giesey took the LMC Truck
class win, while Tom Adjutant claimed class and shootout
AutoCross details starting on page 110.
The rest of the weekend was filled with all the energy
and excitement you can expect from Goodguys, with a
great lineup of vendors, an indoor car show, treasure hunt-
ing in the swap meet, multiple Nitro Thunderfest
exhibitions, a smokin’ Burnout Contest, live music, and
much more. You can tell the car community was happy
and excited to be out enjoying their rides, and even more
thrilled to be soaking in the sun and scenery around Salt
Lake City. Thanks to all the rodders who came out to
make it a wonderful weekend!

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fier for the 2021
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Wishing you luck in
Columbus, Mitchell!

It’s not surprising

to see the Bonn-
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here in Utah, like
the heavy
streamlined chop
on this chan-
neled, fenderless
’34 Ford belong-
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Linares

Chrome wheels and narrow whitewalls are all that was needed to
give Ross and Jenny Hart’s ’64 Mercury Marauder a little non-
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BUILDER’S CHOICE TOP 10 AWARDS

CHOSEN BY DAVE KINDIG & KEVIN SCHIELE
OF KINDIG-IT DESIGN
1
They might be reality
TV stars thanks to the huge
popularity of the “Bitchin’
Rides” show on Motortrend
TV, but Dave Kindig and
Kevin Schiele of Kindig-It
Designs are also two very
down-to-earth, friendly,
and talented car guys.
They are genuine hot rodders and crafts-
men who are very passionate about what
they do – not to mention very good at it.
We were honored to have Dave, Kev-
in, and other members of the Kindig team
at the Salt Lake Nationals greeting fans and showing off rides.
It was even more cool to have them select the Builder’s
Story ending symbol

Choice Top 10, which came with a way-cool custom trophy.

Here’s a peek at what grabbed their attention. 2

1 You’ve already seen Andrea Fappani’s ’65 GMC as an

LMC Truck of the Year Late finalist from Scottsdale, and it
followed that up with some Builder’s Choice hardware in
Utah. Riding low courtesy of a Choppin’ Block chassis and
one-off 18- and 20-inch wheels, the Weaver Customs-
built truck has supercharged LT4 power and a variety of
body mods to sharpen and refine the truck’s stock lines.
The inside is completely custom and highlighted by rich red
Italian leather upholstery and Dakota Digital instruments.

2 Ken, Andy, and Cody Rhodes were having some multi-

generational fun cruising around in Ken’s ’47 Ford woodie.
It’s updated with a TCI independent front suspension and
Chassis Engineering rear springs, with an LS1 V8 and
4L60E overdrive automatic making road trips much easier.
New wood and beautiful red paint by Billy Griffin highlight 3
the outside, along with Billet Specialties Legacy wheels.
Interior Revolutions gets credit for the beautiful upholstery
inside, while Dakota Digital instruments update the dash.

3 Check our January Gazette for a full feature on OLDSSLED,

the stunning ’56 Olds belonging to Jeff Hess that was
crowned the Goodguys Custom of the Year in 2020.
Crafted by Pro Design, it’s got a laundry list of custom
body mods under that gorgeous deep blue paint, and a
jewel-like 354c.i. Chrysler Hemi under the hood fed by
Autotrend stack-style EFI. We especially like the 18-inch
one-off wheels modeled after Olds hubcaps, the one-off
dash and steering wheel, and the beautiful beige leather
upholstery by Bill’s Auto Upholstery.

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4 Joe Stupor is no stranger to full-size Chevys and recently finished 6

this beautiful ’59 Brookwood with gorgeous two-tone blue paint
divided by ’56 Nomad trim. The custom Aaron Iha chassis has
independent front and rear suspensions on air springs, 20- and
22-inch Billet Specialties wheels, and an LS3 with plenty of polish
and detail. Ron Mangus worked his magic inside, stitching blue
leather with multi-hued inserts patterned after OEM fabric, while
custom Classic Instruments fill the dash.

5 How cool is Bryan Thompson’s back-in-black ’34 Ford pickup!

Chopped, channeled, and stretched, the low-down truck rides on
a heavily modified frame with a well-dressed and highly polished
’49 8BA Flathead between the rails, fed by triple carbs. Wrecked
Metals in Idaho gets credit for the build, with that beautiful BASF
black paint laid down at Antone’s Classic Auto. Finished off with
a cool custom trunk in the bed and distressed leather upholstery
inside, this is one badass truck! 7

6 Fred Bishop’s “El Diablo” ’71 F100 sure knows how to tempt
builders, as it seems to capture a Builder’s Choice award wherever
it goes. Already a Goodguys LMC Truck of the Year Late finalist, this
fantastic Ford never fails to impress with its custom-built chassis,
Coyote engine, Intro wheels, and a host of subtle body mods
under fiery red PPG paint. It’s equally hot inside, with stunning red
leather upholstery stitched by the Recovery Room.

7 Don Sangster came down from Washington in his ’32 Fordoor and
went home with a Kindig Builder’s Choice trophy. No stranger to
awards, this beautiful blue highboy was built by Pyramid Street
Rods using a stretched chassis, Magnum front axle, Winters quick-
change rear, 16- and 18-inch ET wheels, and a 401c.i. Buick
Nailhead V8 backed by a Tremec five-speed. A 2-inch chopped
top, smooth three-piece hood with custom blisters, and PPG Jeep 8
Anvil paint highlight the body, complemented by maroon leather
upholstery with woven inserts inside.

8 You might remember Scott and Sherrie Cooper’s stunning ’70

El Camino as the Goodguys 2019 LMC Truck of the Year Late
winner. Built by H.S. Customs, its foundation is an Art Morrison
chassis fitted with an incredibly detailed 572c.i. big block Chevy
fed by Hilborn stack injection controlled by Holley electronics.
The smoothed body wears flush-fit taillights, a custom grille, and
one-off ground effects pieces, with a gorgeous PPG Kodiak Brown
finish and rich burled wood bed floor. Two-tone brown leather
upholstery by Gabe’s makes the inside equally stunning.

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9 10
Fred DeFalco’s ’54 Buick Century was a Goodguys Custom of the
Year finalist in 2020 and is now a Vintage Air Custom Rod of the
Year finalist for 2021. It picked up a Kindig Builder’s Choice award
in Utah, thanks in part to the beautiful two-tone green Glasurit paint
by Church Rods and Relics, not to mention the custom EVOD wheels
connected to a modified chassis with RideTech goodies. A stroker
small block with Inglese stack injection provides power, while yards of
custom green leather adorn the inside.
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Holden Jung is the “HJ” in HJ Customs of nearby Farmington, Utah,
builder of this ’49 Chevy dubbed “Overtime.” The pickup really pops
thanks to the PPG Velvet Red Pearl paint and subtle body mods like
frenched headlights, shaved drip rails, custom running boards, and a
custom rear pan. An Art Morrison chassis helps get it low over 20-inch
Billet Specialties wheels, while an LS3/4L60 combo gets it moving.
Highlights inside include all-leather upholstery by Interior Revolution,
Kicker audio gear, and Dakota Digital gauges.
How’s this for some
heavy late-’50s
steel! Pat Frankov-
ich’s ’59 Pontiac
Bonneville is a trip
back in time with
twin-fin styling and Doug Lindsay drove his ’55 Bel Air over from Denver, Colorado. We
a 347c.i. V8 with like the old ’60s trick of removing all but three vertical grille bars –
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HOT ROD

CRUISE

It’s cool when you can host an event near a scenic mountain range,
but even more fun when you can go cruising through those mountains
in your hot rod or classic ride. That’s the opportunity we had leading
into the RaceDeck Salt Lake Nationals thanks to the Thursday Hot
Rod Cruise coordinated by Steven Fern of the Wasatch Rods and Cus-
toms car club.
The cruise took us through the beautiful Wasatch mountain range
east and north of Salt Lake City. We went past Park City, Coalville, and
other mountain towns as we cruised a combination of Interstate and
two-lane highways toward a lunch stop in the picturesque burg of
Huntsville. After lunch, we hit the road back to Salt Lake City, taking a
different route rather than retracing our steps. We couldn’t think of a
better way to spend a Thursday and kick off the Second RaceDeck Salt
Lake Nationals!

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KICKOFF

PARTY
Following the Thursday Hot Rod Cruise,
participants headed over to the corporate
headquarters of event sponsor RaceDeck
for a fun-filled kickoff party! It was a laid-
back, casual time with food trucks in the
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Copper paint and Schott wheels have Jay Stewart’s ’56 Chevy
pickup looking sharp, as does the improved stance courtesy of
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went home with the Classic Instruments Trophy Dash award.

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT
DAVE MAXWELL’S 1967 CHEVROLET C10
HILTON HEAD, SOUTH CAROLINA
WORDS: TODD RYDEN PHOTOS: DAMON LEE
The relationship between a custom vehicle
builder and owner can be delicate. During many
builds, the two may disagree here and there, or
wonder if each other is crazy for suggesting a par-
ticular modification. In successful cases, the
finished result will speak for itself, such as Dave
Maxwell’s ’67 C10, which earned finalist positions
for both LMC Truck of the Year Late and the
Chevrolet GM Iron Builder of the Year during the
RaceDeck Salt Lake Nationals.
Dave Kindig of Kindig-it Designs explained
one call from Dave Maxwell when the truck was
about halfway through the metal department.
“Dave called me and wanted my thoughts about
making the truck into a convertible, or if I thought
he was crazy,” Kindig said. “I was thinking about
how that seam on the back corner of the cab
would make a natural spot to split the roof and
told him that yes, he was crazy – crazy cool – let’s
do it!”
Pardon the pun, but they pulled it off. Most
people may notice the 2-inch chop to the top, but
there is no reason to suspect that with the flip of a
switch, the tonneau cover goes up, the rear glass
folds back and is followed by the roof. There are
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plenty of other mods to review, such as the rolled
pans, custom headlight trim, one-off taillamps and
hand-formed trim, plus the AkzoNobel Modern
Classikk black and white paint.
Under the stretched hood (it now goes all the
way to the windshield) lies a Lingenfelter-built
LS7 capable of belting out 680 horsepower. Air is
inhaled through a trick carbon fiber dual inlet
intake by Performance Design and exhaled
through stainless Ultimate headers. A Holley
Dominator EFI system ties the engine and the
6L90E trans together for one serious drivetrain.
To secure all that power, a Roadster Shop chas-
sis was agreed upon by all parties and coated in a
show-quality gloss black by Pacific Coast Powder
Coating. Braking responsibilities are handled by
Wilwood topped with a one-off set of Billet Spe-
cialties 20x8- and 21x13-inch wheels wrapped in
red lined Pirellis from Diamond Back Classics.
The custom work continues inside with a ’59
Impala dash fitted with a Dakota Digital ’54
Chevy gauge cluster. JS Custom Interiors handled The Salt Lake City event served as the car
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Wayne Johnson cruised all the way from El Paso, Texas in his ’64 Fair-
lane 500. A simple and reliable 289/C4 combo gets it down the road.

Vogue tires, wire wheels, and ruby red paint lend a classy look to Dale
Anderson’s small-block-powered ’47 Cadillac fastback.
NITRO
THUNDERFEST
We not only had nitro in Salt Lake City – we had fire, too! Ed
“The Outlaw” Jones had his Jelly Belly Candyland Stage wheel-
standing exhibition car fired up and shooting flames out of the
headers, much to the delight of the gathered crowd. The “Bad
Manners” ’73 Cuda Funny Car was also firing up, making noise,
and burning some nitro. This Hemi-powered flopper is still active
in the NHRA Heritage Series and offered a glimpse at the glory
days of ’70s Funny Cars.

It took us a couple glances, but we finally noticed the Nomad headlight

and fender trim on Bill Bienapfl’s ’55 Bel Air. The green accent works
well with the Basque Red paint, while a Morrison chassis provides the
stance and supports the 502c.i. big block Chevy.

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 Randy Mendiola’s ’76
Trans Am has all the
things we love about
these cars – black paint,
shaker hood scoop, 455c.i.
V8, and that bold graphic
on the hood. The 17-inch
honeycomb wheels give it
just a little update.

A big shout out to the

Wasatch Rods and
Customs car club for
putting so much sup-
port and enthusiasm
behind the RaceDeck
Salt Lake Nationals!
These folks put a tre-
mendous amount of
behind-the-scenes
effort into the event,
from the Thursday
Hot Rod Cruise, to
manning the partici-
pant gate, to helping
with parking and
awards. Thanks to all
of you – we couldn’t
do it without you!

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FINALIST
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MUSCLE CAR OF THE YEAR

ERIC AND DEBORAH BENNETT • MONUMENT, CO
1963 FORD GALAXIE 500XL
WORDS AND PHOTOS: TODD RYDEN

There’s an old saying about not knowing what

you have until it’s gone, or maybe it’s from an old
country song. In the case of Eric and Deborah
Bennett’s ’63 Galaxie 500XL convertible, that
maxim would have to change to “you don’t know
what you have until you restore it.”
It was Deborah’s Dad, Jose, that spotted a pair
of ’63 500XL convertibles in a storage barn back
in 1999. He bought them both and sold the auto-
matic car to his brother and kept the four-speed
for himself, which also happened to be fitted with
a dual-quad-fed 427c.i. FE engine under the hood.
He got the big Ford running and enjoyed taking gross horsepower. With this new bit of
his grandkids out for cruises with the top down knowledge, the Bennetts decided the car
whenever they came into town for a visit. was worthy of a meticulous restoration
Since the grandkids enjoyed the car so much, lead by Jeff and the team at Black Crow.
Jose decided to pass it along to them and the car The car was stripped to the frame
was placed in storage. Ten years passed until Eric with every part being cataloged and pre-
and Deborah decided it was time to get the Galax- pared for a factory-like reassembly. The
ie back on the road for the family to enjoy so they vertible Galaxies produced in ’63 powered by the factory Light Rose interior coordinates perfectly
enlisted the talents of Jeff Fraser at Black Crow new 427 engine, but that number includes a slight- with the Heritage Burgundy exterior, together
Rod & Restoration in Mooresville, North Caroli- ly tamer Q-code option along with the romping providing a bit of a sleeper façade. But once the
na, for the job. Jeff was amazed at the overall R-code. The 427 was designed to battle with the 427 comes to life, all bets are off!
originality of the car and called the Bennetts to Pontiac 421, 409 Chevy and Chrysler’s 413 on the With the restoration complete, the plans for
explain just how rare the R-code 427 option was track (and street), with the R-code being the king. the Galaxie may have changed a little, but the car
Story ending symbol

for a ’63 Galaxie, especially in a convertible! The engine was topped with a pair of Holley carbs is ready for the entire Bennett family to enjoy for
How rare, you ask? There were only 411 con- along with a solid-lifter valvetrain to huff out 425 generations to come.

108 y AUGUST.2021
Dale Miller’s ’39 Ford cabriolet is as clean and classic as
they come, with a tastefully lowered stance, Flathead
power, and orange wheels wrapped with wide whites to
complement the tan paint.
We’re not certain of all the mods on
Dwight Wade’s custom ’47 Studebaker,
but we noticed the Corvette grille, cus-
tom bumper, shaved and peaked hood,
and of course that wild paint. Wade
cruised down from Three Forks, Mon-
tana to be part of the event.

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SALT
DASH
AutoCrossers Spice up the 2021 Season
During the Fuel Curve Salt Lake Shootout
When you think of horsepower, performance-built and specially tuned
vehicles, and Salt Lake City, you are likely to think of Bonneville Speed
Week out on the Salt Flats in the dead of summer. But Goodguys brought
the CPP AutoCross racing series to the 2nd RaceDeck Salt Lake Nationals
and provided Utah gearheads with a much-needed springtime speed fix.
For 2021, the AutoCross course got moved closer to the show car area
and had an all-new layout for racers to conquer. Once competitors got the
hang of the new course, it was full speed ahead through Saturday’s Fuel
Curve Great Salt Shootout.
Only two drivers competed in the PRO-X class – Robby Unser in the
Team Speedway ’70 Camaro, and Mike Ahlstrom in his ’65 VW dune bug-
gy. Unser had the edge all weekend and claimed the class win, and was able
to hold off Ahlstrom in the PRO-X portion of the shootout, where Unser’s
50.702 topped Alstrom’s 51.519 and allowed Unser to win the shootout and
the double-up victory.
Unser’s teammate Brian Martin pulled off a similar trick in the PRO
class, racing his ’86 Corvette to the class win and also the victory in the
PRO portion of the Great Salt Shootout.
Things were a little more mixed in the Forgeline Street Machine class.
Bill Graves Sr. took the class win in his ’66 Corvette and was able to top
Rusty Thompson in the first round of the shootout to meet up with Scot
Spiewak in his ’87 Corvette, who placed second in the class and beat Nate
110 y AUGUST.2021
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Kulpa in the shootout’s first
round. Graves slowed in the
final round, and his 54.446 was not enough to beat the
53.720 of Spiewak, who took the shootout victory.
Alex Giesey and Richard Giesey traded time in their ®
’69 El Camino in the LMC Truck class, with Alex taking
the class win. Tom Adjutant claimed the FiTech Chal-
lenger class win in his ’64 Acadian Invader wagon and
met up with Alex Giesey in the final round of the Truck/
Challenger portion of the Great Salt Shootout. Adju-
tant’s 56.809-second run in the final round was too
much for Giesey, who ran a 60.058, so Adjutant was able
to claim the double-up win.
Inclement weather rolled in Saturday night, washing
out the Wilwood All American Sunday racing action,
but the interest was strong for the local late model mus-
cle cars and we’re looking forward to seeing them mix it
up on Sunday in 2022!
(Above) Mike Alstrom always makes a strong showing in his ’65 VW
dune buggy and was a worthy challenger to Robby Unser in the PRO-X
class. His 51.519 in the final round of the Fuel Curve Great Salt Shoot-
out was not enough to top Unser’s 50.702, though.
 PRO CLASS AND PRO FUEL CURVE
GREAT SALT SHOOTOUT WINNER
Team Speedway racer Brian Martin pulled off the double-up trick
in the PRO class, racing his ’86 Corvette to the class win and also
the victory in the PRO portion of the Great Salt Shootout with a
time of 54.310.
LMC TRUCK CLASS WINNER
Alex Giesey and Richard Giesey traded time in their ’69 El Camino
in the LMC Truck class, with Alex taking the class win with a best
time of 64.079. He improved that time during the Great Salt
Shootout.
FiTECH CHALLENGER CLASS AND TRUCK/CHALLENGER
FUEL CURVE GREAT SALT SHOOTOUT WINNER
Tom Adjutant was running hard all weekend in his ’64 Acadian Invad-
er wagon and claimed the FiTech Challenger class win. Adjutant met
up with Alex Giesey in the final round of the Truck/Challenger portion
of the Great Salt Shootout, where Adjutant’s 56.809-second run in the
final round was too much for Giesey’s 60.058, allowing Adjutant to
claim the double-up win.
FORGELINE STREET MACHINE CLASS WINNER
Bill Graves Sr. came all the way from North Carolina to claim the
Forgeline Street Machine class win in his ’66 Corvette. He made it to
the final round of the shootout, but his 54.446 was not enough to
beat the 53.720 of Scot Spiewak.
PRO-X CLASS AND PRO-X FUEL CURVE
GREAT SALT SHOOTOUT WINNER
Robby Unser wheeled the Team Speedway ’70 Camaro to a double-up
win in the PRO-X class, topping Mike Ahlstrom’s ’65 VW dune buggy
for class winner bragging rights and running a 50.702 in the final
shootout round to beat Alstrom’s 51.519 and claim the shootout vic-
tory, too.
FORGELINE STREET MACHINE FUEL CURVE
GREAT SALT SHOOTOUT WINNER
Scot Spiewak took second place in the Forgeline Street Machine class
in his ’87 Corvette, but was able to top class winner Bill Graves Sr. in
the final round of the Great Salt Shootout, running a 53.720 to Graves’
54.446 to secure the shootout victory.
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Kyle Hanson’s LS-swapped ’85 BMW was fun to watch

on the course on Friday.
RaceDeck owner Jorgen-
Moller was having fun all
weekend in the ’78 Escort
Mark II made famous by
Ken Block in his series of
Gymkhana videos. With a
300-plus horsepower
2.5-liter Millington engine,
six-speed transmission, and
purpose-built chassis, this
machine attacked the track!

Nate Kulpa’s
Mini is a regular
in Scottsdale Nothing to see here – just Josh Garzon’s Gremlin with a
and he made roof rack tearing things up in the Forgeline Street
the journey to Machine class and running a best time of 52.908.
Salt Lake to
compete, quali-
fying third for
the Forgeline
Street Machine
portion of the
Great Salt
Shootout before
bowing out to
Scot Spiewak in
the first round.

Moe Smith
was running
his ’76 MG
Midget in the
FiTech Chal-
lenger class
and clocked
a best time
of 61.380
seconds.

Bret Madsen was running his Speedtech-equipped ’68 Camaro

the PRO class.

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GM RETRO
IRON BUILDER
OF THE YEAR
F I N A L I S T
HS CUSTOMS • LOGAN, UTAH
RON AND CARY ZIPPERER’S
1939 FORD STANDARD
WORDS: DAVID DOUCETTE PHOTOS: TODD RYDEN
Cam Miller’s HS Customs of Logan, Utah,
teamed up with Ron and Cary Zipperer of nearby
Clinton to produce this subtle-but-stunning ’39
Ford Standard sedan, earning them finalist status
for the new GM Retro Iron Builder of the Year
award.
Sponsored by Chevrolet Performance, this is
one of two Builder of the Year awards designed to
honor the professional shops that keep the hot rod
hobby moving forward by consistently building
incredible vehicles. The Retro Iron award goes to
a non-GM vehicle with a GM engine.
This ’39 Ford has been in and around the Zip-
perer family since the 1960s. Ron’s father, Douglas,
bought the car in 1978 and gave it to Ron in 2014.
As Ron and Cary researched how to rebuild the
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car, they decided on a custom street rod theme
that would leave the body of the car as close to
original as possible. Ron performed some of the
initial work while accumulating parts for the proj-
ect, but once he decided to turn it over to
professionals, HS Customs was a natural choice.
The shop has produced its share of highly recog-
nized cars through the years, including a killer ’69
Camaro that helped the shop win the 2016 Battle
of the Builders at SEMA, and a ’70 El Camino that
was the Goodguys 2019 LMC Truck of the Year.
Modest modifications to the car’s stock body
included shaving the trunk hinges and license plate
bracket in the rear and smoothing the firewall.
Cort Sessions at HS Custom applied the custom-
mixed PPG color – a mostly gray hue that leans
toward green in bright light that was christened
“GrayZGreen” by Ron and Cary.
Utilizing a TCI chassis as a base, RideTech
coil-over shocks handle dampening and control on
the independent front suspension and the four-
link rear setup locating the Currie 9-inch rearend.
Wheelsmith 18-inch artillery wheels are wrapped
in Michelin Pilot Sport tires. Wilwood disc brakes
(six-piston in the front, four-piston in the rear)
handle the stopping tasks.
Under the hood, a 430-horsepower, 6.2-liter
LS V8 pushes the power through a GM 4L65E
automatic transmission, topped by a Lokar shifter.
An aluminum Griffin radiator works with a Vin-
tage Air Front Runner accessory drive system to
handle the cooling chores.
The understated but elegant interior was
stitched by Bob Riggs at HS Customs, making use
of two-tone vinyl on a Glide front seat and stock
rear seat. A stock dash houses Dakota Digital
gauges. A banjo-style steering wheel sits on an
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In a world of flashy, in-your-face styling and
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to classic style can truly shine with the best.
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Mark Lettig’s ’41 Plymouth coupe has a classic custom look

with its chopped top, ground-scraping stance, wide whites,
skirts, and padded running boards.

Kelly Street’s ’68 Bronco looks ready to hit some dirt trails and has a 460c.i. big
block to help it get where it needs to go.

Steve Watson heated things up with his flamed ’34 Ford

coupe, a classic-styled hot rod with bigs ’n littles, hot
licks, dropped and drilled axle, and a five speed behind
the small-block Chevy.

BURNOUT
COMPETITION
It was old-school versus new-school in the
Burnout Competition as Bobby Rosson’s
big-block-powered ’70 Camaro took on
Casey Loter’s ’58 Chevy pickup with Tesla
electric power! Both put on impressive
smoke shows, but we have to admit it was
different seeing Casey’s pickup burning up
the hides without any engine noise. In the
end, the crowd applause voted for old- Alan Ellis painted his ’37 Ford slantback sedan Henry’s
school noise and V8 power and elected favorite color, with Wheelsmith wire wheels to match. It
Bobby’s Camaro as the winner. rides on a TCI chassis, has an LS3 for power, and wears
leather upholstery by Kiwi inside.

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Mike Lowe’s custom ’71 Gremlin has been around a few

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CHRIS MULL’S PINT-SIZED ’63 DATSUN PICKUP
STUFFS BIG-TIME COOL INTO A COMPACT PACKAGE
WORDS: DAVE CRUIKSHANK PHOTOS: DAMON LEE

Post-World War II Japan was a bleak place. From the

ashes of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese people
not only began rebuilding their war-torn country but
started laying the foundation of an automotive jugger-
naut that would forever shift the pecking order of the
global car industry. Japan’s embryonic car industry fielded yellow fender badge declaring a whopping “60hp!”
fuel-efficient, crudely built machines that borrowed Mull modified the frame with a custom front crossmember and A-arms holding
design cues from the mighty American automotive design late-model Nissan spindles and brakes, plus a custom triangulated four-link rear sus-
studios on the other side of the Pacific. pension. All four corners feature Air Lift bags controlled by an Air Lift 3P system
By the ’70s, Japan Inc. hit its stride and flooded the with two air compressors. All this goodness rolls on Centerline smoothie 18- and
U.S. with not only with higher quality cars but a tidal 20-inch wheels wrapped in Hankook tires. The crowning touch was a set of never-
wave of mini-trucks that ignited a boom across North installed Datsun hubcaps Mull found in Peru, made by an aftermarket company out
America. The genesis of that mini-truck phenomenon, of Brazil in the early-’70s.
and the Tundras and Tacomas we see today, lies here in While one might expect an LS swap, this little Datsun is Nissan through and
Chris “Billy Bob” Mull’s ’63 Datsun NL320 pickup. through. It runs a 180hp, 1989 Nissan Ka24e engine and five-speed transmission.
Mull has been building custom cars and trucks for 35 Mull had to massage many elements of the detailed engine for it to nestle inside the
years, starting at the tender age of 15 with a ’54 Chevy narrow frame, but it’s all nicely tucked in and looks like it belongs.
truck his grandfather gave him. Since then, he has built A factory NL320 came with a bare-bones interior, but Mull wanted to create
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The NL320 was a top-of-the-line model with a uni- the factory.” The crimson guts
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angled taillights. Especially popular in Australia and New Aberdeen, Washington and
Zealand, Americans were shipped a limited number of consist of groovy ’60s cloth
left-hand-drive NL320s. Just 1,000 were produced material inserts, and red and
between 1963 and 1965. Mull’s diminutive hauler was black Corvette “Tuxedo” car-
built from two trucks, took nearly a decade to source and pet. The steering wheel is
build, and was a labor of love for Mull and his cadre of from a 312 deluxe sedan. The
craftsmen friends. dash has a Bluetooth Retro-
The body had a bad case of the tin-worm, which is sound radio and Speedhut
where the second truck came in to donate needed metal. gauges with an Asian-inspired
Mull had to fabricate parts, too, like the rockers and low- font.
er jambs, though he left the body mostly stock except for Mull says he and his wife
a shaved antenna, gas filler door, tubbed rear wheel wells Michelle are happy with the
and smoothed fender seams. He enlisted help from finished truck, and we can
friends Jeff Reed, Jose Ortiz, Jason Lekvold, and Danny attest that it draws attention
Strain to assist with the bodywork before laying down the wherever it goes. Mull is espe-
two-tone black and gray PPG paint with red accents. cially thankful to all his
Story ending symbol

Mull scoured the earth to find the exterior trim and the buddies who helped with the
finished product is testament to the effort – check out the build along the way.

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AWARD
WINNERS
Willy Leach calls his ’73
Mustang the “Mach’d 1”
and has upgraded it with
a four-link rear suspen-
sion, air springs, 17-inch
U.S. Mags, and metallic
gray PPG paint. It’s got a
289c.i. small block for
power and TMI uphol-
stery inside.
Mighty Mustang
(Sponsored by Golden Star Classic Auto Parts)

G-Body Pick
Meguiar’s Magnificient Masterpiece (Sponsored by Golden Star Classic Auto Parts)

We were beyond impressed with Hal Burrows’ ’32 Dodge cabriolet,

one of 244 built and only four known to exist. Hal’s four-year rebuild The ’84 Hurst/Olds was one of the few bright spots in factory perfor-
included a dropped front axle, 354c.i. Chrysler Hemi, beautiful blue mance in the early-’80s. This one belonging to Josh Gonzalez retains
paint, and ’55 Dodge Lancer hubcaps wrapped in wide whitewalls. all of its stock style and equipment, from the 307c.i. V8 engine to the
distinctive Lightning Rod Hurst shifters in the console.

Next Generation Award Air Cooled Corral Pick

(Sponsored by Goolsby Customs) (Sponsored by Golden Star Classic Auto Parts)

Cotton Rackham is a 25-year-old rodder who tackled the rebuild on Copper plated wheels and trim give a distinctive look to Juan Rea’s
this ’37 Ford, which included a Mustang II-style IFS, 302c.i. Ford small custom ’56 VW Bug, which has air springs to get it low and a 1584cc
block V8, 17- and 18-inch wheels, custom upholstery by Cotton, and engine to make it go.
Ferrari Red paint with gunmetal gray fenders. Way to go, Cotton!

122 y AUGUST.2021
 Kay Neely lost her
husband Jim five
years ago but carries
on his wish for her to
continue driving his
’61 Chevy Bel Air. She
drove more than 340
miles from Meridian,
Idaho in the classic
Chevy, which has a
triple-carb 348c.i.
Ya Gotta Drive ‘Em engine and updates
(Sponsored by LeCarra Steering Wheels) like Vintage Air and
custom upholstery.

Mighty Muscle Award

(Sponsored by Speedtech Performance)

Bruce Brandol’s ’68 Dodge Dart GTS has a “day two” restoration with period bolt-ons like
Shelby wheels and aftermarket headers on the 340c.i. small block. This was Bruce’s first car
– bought in 1970 when he was just 15!

The bright pearl

blue paint drew
plenty of atten-
tion to Dave
Barnson’s ’64
F100, which is
lowered nicely
over polished
American Racing
wheels and has a
408c.i. stroker
small-block Ford
V8 for power.

Ford Truck Pick

(Sponsored by LMC Truck)

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AWARD
WINNERS
How about some vin-
tage-style Street Freak
graphics on Glenn Mer-
rill’s 2017 Challenger?
The Scat Pack car boasts
a 392c.i. Hemi, shaker
hood scoop, Magnaflow
exhaust, and SRT
wheels.

All American Sunday Award (Challenger)

Chevy Truck Pick Cool Custom

Butch Bills says he has owned his ’70 Chevy K20 for 20 years and built
it at home in his garage with a 4-inch lift, Dana 44 front axle, 14-bolt
Positraction rear, American Racing wheels on 42-inch tires, and a
468c.i. big block for power. The Stealth Gray beauty looks like it’s
ready for some off-road adventure!
Wow! That bright orange paitn on Skip Oxborrow’s ’37 Ford really
pops! The sedan rides on a TCI chassis with Cragar wheels and LS
power, and sports custom leather upholstery inside along with Vin-
tage Air to keep Skip comfy on long cruises.

Way Cool Award

Memory Lane
The Corvette legacy began with the simple, curvy lines of first-series
models like Steve Kalm’s Pennant Blue ’54, which is restored to origi-
nal, right down to the inline six-cylinder engine.
Mat’s Rods and Restorations in South Salt Lake City had a great dis-
play in the vendor area that included this way cool ’51 Chevy with a
custom chassis, one-off extended bed, and a 572c.i. big block Chevy.
Looks like the perfect truck for some heavy hauling!

124 y AUGUST.2021
 Hottest Hot Rod
Ray Simpson’s bitchin’ black ’41 Willys pickup would have looked right
at home at a ’60s drag strip with its jacked-up stance, Halibrand
wheels, pie-crust cheater slicks, and dual-carb, 6-10-blown small-
block Chevy firing off through fender well headers.
All American Ford Pick
Dante Dagostini brought his lifted ’89 Ranger out for Meguiar’s All
American Sunday and scored an All American Ford Pick. It’s a well-
preserved, mostly original truck and looks great for being 32 years
old!

Period Perfect
Trick Truck Corral Pick
It’s hard to top the original Frech Gray paint, wire wheels, and wide
whites on Scott Braden’s ’49 Cadillac, so we give him credit for leav-
Randy Lavalleur tells us this ing it stock. The 331c.i. V8 sounded great cruising through the
’67 C10 is one of eight Chevy Sunday awards ceremony.
trucks he owns! A 12-year
build, it features a custom
painted chassis, 350/700R4
drivetrain combo, 20-inch
U.S. Mags wheels, and
houndstooth upholstery to
complement the turquoise
and gray exterior finish.

We love this angle on

fastback Mustangs,
especially one as nice as
Ted Lawrence’s ’67 with
its custom rear spoiler,
Quartz Shadow Metallic
paint, and Shelby-style
stripes. TCI suspension
components and Boyd
Coddington wheels
update the handling,
while power comes from
a 351c.i. Cleveland small Ford Muscle Pick
block.

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We were drooling
over Louis Guzzo’s
’67 F100 all week-
end thanks to the
low stance provided
by a Roadster Shop
chassis with AccuAir
adjustability and
Detroit Steel
wheels. The Coyote
power under the
hood and leather
upholstery inside
looked great, too.

Sooo Low Pick

Wildcard Just Cause It’s Neat

Gary’s Pick
Goodguys founder Gary Meadors loved Deuces and he loved drivers,
so he definitely would have liked Harry Lindsay’s ’32 three-window
coupe, which was driven to Salt Lake City from Denver. The bright
orange Deuce has a 327c.i. small block for power, backed by a five
speed.
If you’re looking for wild, it’s hard to top Rob Palmer’s ’32 Chevy
sedan with an 8-71-blown 502c.i. big block Chevy, flame-throw-
ing headers, and an incredible assortment of industrial elements
and wild Steampunk touches. This wild rod had a crowd around it
all weekend!

Restored Award
Mike Stout’s ’67 Pontiac GTO was found abandoned in a body shop in
Texas and has since been brought back to life in as close to original
condition as possible. The Burgundy paint looked great in the Salt
Lake sunshine!
Hot Hauler
Mark and Diane Bell’s ’62 Ford Unibody F100 was recently finished up
at Kenny’s Rod Shop in Idaho and features drop-dead-gorgeous cus-
tom-mixed copper paint over a smoothed body, Intro wheels attached
to a heavily modified frame, LS3 power, and first-rate leather uphol-
stery by Ron Mangus.

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CRATED
TREASURE
Brian and Valerie Fluetsch’s ’36
Ford Street Rod Came Boxed Up
Like a Do-It-Yourself Woodie Kit

WORDS: BRIAN FLUETSCH, AS TOLD TO JOHN LEE

PHOTOS: DAMON LEE AND TODD RYDEN

M y friend Phil Price started this ’36 Ford woodie wagon project.
He related the story to me about the history of this car and how
he ended up with it.
Phil had a calico cat who was having a medical issue, so he took it to
the veterinary clinic to have it checked out. While there, the vet noticed
that Phil was wearing a hot rod T-shirt and inquired about it. After he
told her a brief story of his interest in old cars, she asked if he might be
interested in a 1936 Ford her grandfather had stored away before he
passed. Phil was very interested, especially since he’d had a ’36 coupe in
high school and really wanted another.
They set up a time to meet at the building where the car was stored.
You can imagine Phil’s surprise when he saw it was a woodie wagon! They
talked for a while and soon struck a deal. As it turned out, Phil would be
only the woodie’s second owner; the grandfather had bought the wagon
new in 1936, and it had remained in the same family.
Just as interesting, and somewhat troublesome, was the fact that when
the grandfather stored the car, he completely disassembled it for fear the
family was going to sell it as soon as he was gone. He built several very
secure wooden boxes and filled them with all the small- to medium-sized
parts and pieces of the car and then sealed up all the boxes. As you can
imagine, Phil had quite the treasure hunt going through the building to
collect all the parts!
Being a street rodder at heart, there was never any question about
updating the running gear and making this woodie a good driver. Phil had
built many cars over the years, and being a machinist by trade, the
mechanical aspect was right in his wheelhouse – the woodwork, not so
much. Knowing the woodwork would be a daunting task, and being limit-
ed on time to work on the project, Phil chose to sell the car to someone
who could and would complete the car.
This is where my wife Valerie and I entered the story as only the third
owners of this woodie. We are longtime rodders and fans of prewar Fords.
I still own a ’38 Ford coupe street rod that was my first car in high school,
and also a ’32 highboy roadster and a ’40 Fordor sedan. The ’36 made a
natural addition to our stable (all I need now is a ’34 to complete a decade
of Ford hot rods!).
We hauled the project home in pieces, the largest component being
the rolling chassis with a 302c.i. Ford small block engine already mount-

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ed. Phil had boxed the original Ford frame and installed a Heidt’s
independent front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering. A
9-inch rearend from a Lincoln Versailles was mounted on a parallel
leaf spring suspension from Chassis Engineering, and disc brakes
were installed all around.
The 302 engine was upgraded with an Edelbrock Performer
carb on a polished aluminum manifold, Pertronix ignition, and
Summit Racing headers feeding into a custom aluminized exhaust
system. It’s cooled by a Walker radiator. A Lokar shifter controls the
Ford AOD trans. We ultimately installed Wheel Vintiques 16x4.5-
and 16x7-inch steel wheels that were powder coated and shod with
Coker Excelsior 5.00x16 and 7.50x16 radials, with Canadian Mercu-
ry Monarch hubcaps adding a distinctive finishing touch.
Phil had cleaned and primed the steel body parts, and we took
the project to Richardson’s Custom Auto Body in Hoquiam, Wash-
ington, where Don Richardson and his talented team finessed the fit
of the steel body components. It looks simple, but there was a lot of
cutting, welding, and massaging required to get the 1936 sheet met-
al to fit as well as this does. Richardson’s also sprayed the PPG
Peryiene Maroon finish.
For the all-important woodwork, the ’36 was hauled to Chris
Messano Woodworks in Harbor City, California. The body was dis-
assembled piece by piece and the framing wood was refinished and
replaced where necessary, and then reassembled with new paneling.
1936 Ford station wagons were not built with liftgates, so Messano
built one resembling what the Ford factory might have offered. It
required a hand-fabricated hinge and stainless steel brackets to hold
the liftgate in the open position.
Ford wagons had roll-up windows in the front doors for the first
time in 1936, but only canvas side curtains to enclose the back
doors, quarters, and the rear. Messano constructed a wider beltline
and retainers to hold sliding glass in the rear doors and quarter pan-
els, copying what Ford would finally include on 1937 wagons.
Before the woodie returned home to Olympia, Washington, it
went to Sid Chavers in Santa Clara,
California, for a custom interior. Glide
seats were expertly padded and covered
with pleated brown leather, with Ger-
man square-weave carpet on the floor
and rear cargo deck.
The woodie returned to Richard-
son’s shop for final assembly. Finishing
details included a Moal hot rod heater
with a custom face plate by Pinkee’s
Rod Shop, which incorporates cup
holders by Santana Interior Design.
The original dash now features Classic
Instruments’ Traditional series gauges.
Wiring is from Ron Francis, and the
banjo steering wheel is from Lime-
works. Stock door handles were
rechromed, and a ’56 Chevy provided
the under-dash emergency brake.
With the help of talented craftspeo-
ple, this woodie not only made it across
the finish line, but the finished product
exceeded all our expectations. All the
effort has been worth it. We’ve loved
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discovering how a wooden car seems to

bring a smile to everyone’s face!

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GIVEAWAY
19866

BUILD

PART 4

LIVING COLOR
The Goodguys Grand Prize Giveaway Squarebody Chevy Gets Prepped,
Primed, and Painted!
WORDS: GOODGUYS PHOTOS: GOOLSBY CUSTOMS

Color! It’s a high point in any project when you can roll the body (or a
collection of body panels) into the paint booth and start applying the paint
that will give it a defining, signature appearance. That’s exactly what hap-
pened recently at Goolsby Customs when the Goodguys Grand Prize
Giveaway Squarebody ’86 Chevy pickup received some dynamic and dis-
tinctive color using BASF materials. As you might expect, though, there
was a lot of prep work necessary before any of those pigments could be
sprayed.
Last month we walked you through the highlights of the custom metal-
work and modifications the Goolsby team made to this Chevy pickup’s
body. It included an all new bed assembly using panels from LMC truck, a
stepped bed floor to accommodate the Roadster Shop Slammed SPEC
chassis, plus other custom touches like filled seams, a custom firewall and
inner fenders, narrowed bumpers, and a recessed fuel filler in the bed floor.
Beyond those mods, the crew paid special attention to aligning, fitting, and
modifying panels to achieve a precise fit and panel gaps that are far better
than OEM specs of the era.
Even after all that cutting, fitting, and alignment is done, there are still
hours and hours of preparation to put in before any paint can be sprayed.
Black BASF epoxy primer was used to cover the bare metal body panels

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installment, but we did not show one of the final steps, which was body, that section would be rolled into the paint booth to
applying undercoating to the bottom of the bed assembly. The receive a coating of high-build primer to prepare for the
Goolsby team hopes this truck gets driven! long hours of block sanding to come.

With everything in
primer, the team
reassembled the
body in preparation
for the block sand-
ing process. It was
hard to resist bolt-
ing up the Billet
Specialties wheels
and recently modi-
fied bumpers to get
a glimpse of the
finished product.
Even in primer gray
it looks bitchin’!

There’s a strategy involved in the sequence of painting parts.

Two areas that were first treated with color were the dash
Masking tape is strategically used throughout the block sanding process. Taping off body lines gives you a good visual and (only the lower dash is painted – the top will have a pad)
physical edge to sand up to, which results in crisp corners and edges when the final paint job is done. Tape can also be used and the firewall and cowl area. These sections will be
to prevent sanding through the primer in certain areas. And we’re short-changing the block-sanding process by only show- masked off during the rest of the painting process.
ing two photos, but trust us, there were countless hours dedicated to blocking, re-priming, and more blocking.

following the custom metalwork, and then a gray high-build primer was es come apart again in preparation for paint.
applied so the Goolsby team could start the arduous process of block sand- The Eric Brockmeyer illustration offered good direction for the paint
ing, a necessary step to achieve a flat, smooth finish. The block-sanding job – a factory-style two-tone of light blue and white, with orange striping
process is done with the body panels assembled, and then many of the piec- separating the two colors. Jonathan Goolsby took that to heart and found

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The sequence for multi-color paint jobs doesn’t always make sense to non-painters. For the squarebody, the Goolsby team started by painting the whole truck
white. This was done in pieces, and then the body parts were reassembled in preparation for the stripes.

Once the orange

paint was dry, two
strips of blue
¼-inch masking
tape were used to
mask off the
orange section,
which will essen-
tially create three
thin orange stripes
(rather than one
wide one) when
the blue paint is
applied.

Next, Jonathan taped off where the orange stripes would go, and masked
off the areas that would remain white or be painted blue. The bed had to
come off again before the orange was painted so that Jonathan could
wrap the stripe around the cab corner. Finally, the blue paint could be applied to the hood, fenders, cab, bed, and tailgate.

the original 1986 GM Light Blue Metallic hue in his BASF color book,
matching it with Frost White. The bright blue hue has some fine metallic
in it that will give the paint a little pop. Goolsby also went to the extra
effort of painting the orange accent stripes rather than using vinyl tape – a
The accompanying photos offer a glimpse at what it took to prepare and
apply a first-rate custom finish on this pickup. Believe us, there are many
more hours in the process than most people realize – not to mention ach-
ing arm muscles and plenty of sweat equity. Let’s take a look at some of the
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decision that added many hours and effort to the project but will result in a highlights. Now that we’re starting to see color, we can’t wait to see what
much more professional and custom finish. this custom squarebody will look like once it’s assembled and on the road!

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The logic of the painting sequence could be seen as the fenders and hood came back off and the masking was removed, revealing the
white middle panel and the trio of orange stripes dividing the two primary colors.

The body panels were disassembled yet again so that the clearcoat could
be applied. The result of this process is that the color transitions are all
buried under clear, making for a more custom appearance with no ridge
or edge between colors. Slick!

Of course, things aren’t “done” when

the truck comes out of the booth. Next
comes the long and delicate process of
wet sanding the clearcoat and polish-
ing everything to a smooth, show-
ready shine. We’ll show highlights of
that next time, along with final assem-
bly and other details. Stay tuned!

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Investing in Steel
A Guide to Aftermarket Steel Bodies
WORDS: TODD RYDEN PHOTOS: COURTESY OF THE MANUFACTURERS

In the world of street rods, the words, “all steel” pop up a lot, especially
in for sale ads and even throughout feature write-ups. This distinction is
still placed upon hot rods whether built from their OEM metal shell or
from a brand-new steel body, even though there are some extremely high
quality fiberglass counterparts. But a steel body is not only about promi-
nence – it’s about starting a project with all new materials and a solid
foundation.
For muscle car and vintage truck fans, there may not be fiberglass body
counterparts to consider, so you’re stuck working with what you can find
and in many cases that means a lot of rust to replace or damage to be
repaired. It can also
The thought of working with no rust, no mean your new project
previous shoddy repair work from nor may be full of surprises
in the form of previous
tunately misrepresented.
Classic cars that are worthy of building or restoring are going to contin-
ue to get harder to find, especially many of our favorites. The good news is
there are several companies that are making it easier to build your dream
machine by starting with an all-new steel reproduction body. And it’s not
just early Ford bodies being stamped and assembled these days, as you can
start anew with a Tri-five Chevy body, early Bronco, Mustang, Camaro,
Nova, Challenger or a C10 cab for your next project!
The thought of working with no rust, no previous shoddy repair work
from an accident years ago, nor other surprises seems like a dream to most
car guys. The manufacturers of these new bodies have gone to extremes in
research and development to build their steel bodies to factory specs or
better while using modern technologies to improve the fitment and quality.
Just check out some of the companies we talked to and see what’s new in
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other surprises seems like a dream to repairs that could have the world of steel bodies.
most car guys. been hidden or unfor- Once again, it’s a good time to be a hot rodder.

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Real Deal Steel Steel II Brookville Roadster Deuce Coupe

First-gen Camaros receive a lot of love when it comes to project cars If you’re ready to build your dream Deuce coupe, do it right with an all-
and have even been available as steel reproduction bodies for a number of new steel body from Brookville. No surprises and no rust, just perfect new
years. Nova fans will be excited to see an all-new, all-steel body available sheet metal to start your project right. Brookville’s three-window coupe
for the popular ’66-’67 model years. Real Deal Steel’s steel Chevy II bodies are made from
Nova two-door hardtop original-gauge steel and
bodies are exact reproduc- great care was taken to
tions of the original GM ensure that any original
product with the exception parts will bolt in place
of 25-percent more high- on the new coupe body.
strength spot welds to If a roadster is more
improve the strength of your style, Brookville
the structure. It’s the same has you covered there as
body used on the Good- well, but if you’re look-
guys 2020/2021 Grand ing for something that
Prize Giveaway vehicle will really stand out,
built by Designer Street check out their limited
Rods. edition Phanton body.
Each panel of the new This body was designed
body is made with the by Chip Foose using
same gauge steel as the panels from their road-
originals and are assem- ster, coupe, and pickup
bled in the USA. The bodies and features two
bodies include doors, deck lid, drip rails, top skin, deck filler, and quarter large suicide doors for
panels, while floorpan options vary depending on the transmission shifter easy entrance and exit.
placement and seating configuration. Real Deal Steel also offers a larger Only 32 of the Phanton
tunnel to accommodate modern overdrives or rear mini-tubs to handle bodies were built and
larger wheel and tire combinations. If you’re building a tube chassis race there are less than a dozen left, so you better hurry!
car, the bodies are also available as a Race Body, which is a bare-bones
skeleton. Real Deal Steel has also added second-gen Camaro bodies to
their expanding lineup of offerings.

Woody’s Hot Rodz Fancy a ’55 or ’57

Dynacorn Classic Bodies Cabs and Challengers The three-year run of what is commonly known as the Tri-five Chevy
was a great time for Chevrolet. Who would have ever thought that the ’55,
There is no denying the ’56 and ’57 would continue to be so popular 70 years on? Woody’s Hot
popularity of trucks these Rodz is a Tri-five expert with everything you need to restore or build your
days but finding any classic ’55-’57 Chevy, includ-
truck that hasn’t been beat ing completely new
on or has a serious case of steel bodies for the ’55
rusty rockers and floors is and ’57 hardtops.
proving difficult (and Each Chevrolet-
expensive). Dynacorn Clas- licensed body is hand
sic Bodies set out to make assembled and MIG
building a ’67-’72 Chevy welded in Bright, Indi-
truck easier with a brand- ana, and is supplied
new steel cab that can be with the seams sealed,
outfitted for two- or four- roughed-in exterior
wheel-drive projects. seams, and full sealer
Mopar fans will be excit- applied as standard fea-
ed to see that Dynacorn tures. For modern
has also added a ’70 Dodge builds, they present
Challenger body to their upgrades like recessed
growing line of new classic firewalls, mini-tubs,
steel bodies. These bodies were developed and are assembled in Camarillo, pre-drilled trim holes,
California, and provide a time-saving option when setting out to build and even offer full
your dream muscle car. They also offer first-gen Camaros and Firebirds, bodywork and paint
’65-’70 Mustangs, ’47-’54 Chevy pickup cabs, and a ’70 Chevelle body. packages (in limited
The Challenger and Chevy cab are officially licensed by Mopar and GM. numbers).

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Shadow Rods Extra Large T United Pacific Just Like Henry

There’s no denying the sen- Nearly anyone setting out to

sation of cruising in a classic build a five-window ’32 coupe
Model T roadster, but you would like to start with an original
never hear someone exclaim steel body but scoring a decent
how roomy one is after a long 90-year-old body is not easy nor
drive! These cars were never likely to be in pristine shape.
known for passenger comfort, Which is exactly why United
but Shadow Rods set out to Pacific developed an all-new, all-
change that with their XL ’27 steel ’32 five-window coupe shell
Roadster steel body. The body that has been reproduced exactly
is 4-inches longer, 3-inches like the original Ford product and
taller, and a couple inches wid- is even Ford licensed.
er, which may not sound like The new body shell is the stock
much but makes quite a differ- height and includes the hardwood
ence getting in and out of the inner structure, both doors with
car. latches, and the deck lid hinged as
Shadow Rods designed the a trunk. United Pacific offers the
body mounting points to fit shell in four configurations: the
o riginal a nd af te r ma r k e t original-style roof or a filled roof,
1932-based chassis, plus they’ll accept a full set of Deuce fenders. The XL and with or without a cowl vent.
is crafted from 19-gauge die-stamped steel and includes stainless steel The bodies are assembled in Long Beach, California, and are shipped in a
door hinges, a chrome trunk latch, door check straps, and more. There are black EDP coating to keep all that new steel fresh and clean. They also
plenty of ways to personalize your project with a smooth or modified offer individual ’32 components including fenders, grilles, and firewalls to
stamped rear panel, a cowl vent, and a number of firewall configurations help finish off your new Deuce exactly how you envision.
to build the roadster of your dreams.

American Speed Company Speedy ’33

Dennis Carpenter EB Steel
If you’re thinking about
Early Broncos, along starting either a highboy or
with their ‘80s counterparts full-fendered classic roadster
and now the new model, based on a ’33 Ford, do your-
are a hot commodity, but self a favor and check out the
finding an early version all-steel body offered by the
that doesn’t require a lot of American Speed Company.
rust repair and metal The body honors the original
replacement is tough. Den- Ford design but features
nis Carpenter now offers many subtle improvements
an all new ’66-’77 Bronco that ease the build process
body so you can start your such as integrated windshield
dream Bronco build with stanchions, a full substructure
fresh metal! The bodies are for increased rigidity as well
available with stock rear as a fully integrated convert-
fender openings or with an ible top!
optional flared quarter A lot of planning and work
panel to match the size and went in to the ability to cover
shape of the front to the fold-down top with a hard
accommodate a larger tire/ tonneau cover and even when
wheel combination. the top is up, it still looks good. The body is also designed with function-
The early Bronco bodies ing side glass to fully seal the cabin to keep it quiet and comfortable. The
are officially licensed by Ford and are assembled at the Dennis Carpenter engineering behind the ’33 is all based on modern computer and modeling
facility in Concord, North Carolina. The bodies feature original-style tools, which allowed the American Speed team to start with scans and
components and display all the details that were present in the original measurements of original samples and combine them with their artists’
models, resulting in uniform body gaps and panel fitment. The body renderings. The body is stamped from 18-gauge steel and assembled with
includes hinged and mounted doors along with the windshield frame. OEM tolerances on professional fixtures for a precise fit. The bodies are
They also offer a large selection of Bronco restoration components to help also available with an E-coat finish to keep the fresh metal protected dur-
complete your build. ing your build process.

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So, you’re getting close to finishing your next project, which was built
with a new steel body, and now it’s time to get it titled and registered. How
exactly do you do that when there’s no title or VIN to hand over to your
friendly Department of Motor Vehicles clerk? We wondered the same
thing and turned to Real Deal Steel for more information and useful tips
when it comes to the process. Of course, every state is going to have some
different rules and requirements, but this info will get you started down
the right path and answer some common questions.
The First Step
Before you do anything on your project, find out what kind of doc-
umentation is required in your state. Most of this information is
available online, or you can swing into your ‘friendly’ DMV if you
have the time and ask for direction. Once you get the fact sheets, read
them carefully, like you would on a spec-class rulebook, and keep that
info in mind as you set about your project.
What kind of paperwork will I need to register the car?
A bill of sale (invoice issued by selling dealer) is acceptable if the
manufacturer didn’t issue a Manufacturers Statement of Origin
(MSO). You’ll also need a completed Application for Certificate of
Title from your state’s DMV and a notarized affidavit, stating that the
vehicle is capable of operating on public roads.
The affidavit must also list the repairs made to the vehicle, includ-
ing bills and receipts for all the parts and equipment that were not
part of the body. These components may include suspension kits,
doors, the driveline, frame, cowl assembly, or any parts of those ele-
ments including applicable sales tax.
SOURCES
AMERICAN SPEED COMPANY DENNIS CARPENTER
americanspeedcompany.com dennis-carpenter.com/broncobodies
BROOKVILLE DYNACORN CLASSIC BODIES
brookvilleroadster.com dynacornclassicbodies.com
Keeping records and documentation is key when working with the
government and it also holds true when trying to title your new hot
rod. Be sure to keep records of each part, including the vendor’s
name, the part and part number, the date of purchase, and of course
the price. For larger components like an engine, be sure to include a
serial number in your files. Keeping a diary of your build is a good
idea and is easy to document with pictures and details about the pro-
cess. (All of this documentation is also handy to have for insurance or
if you ever decide to sell the car down the road.)
What if I have an existing title and VIN?
Real Deal Steel DOES NOT suggest using the VIN plate from an
original car transferred onto one of their bodies. If you’re a shop
building the car for a customer, this practice can get you into a heap
of trouble. However, if you hold a clear title to an original frame
being used under your Real Deal Steel body, have the state inspect
the frame and verify the VIN before assembly.
As an example, on ’55-’57 Chevrolet passenger car frames, the VIN
is stamped in two places on top of the driver’s side frame rail. In most
cases, the state will issue a readable VIN plate/tag that matches your
frame and title that may be displayed on the body.
SEMA Action Network
Another source to check out is the SEMA Action Network at sema-
san.com. This SEMA group provides useful information including
legislative updates from every state such as vehicle scrappage bills,
registration classifications and other important rights for hot rodders.
REAL DEAL STEEL UNITED PACIFIC
realdealsteel.com upcarparts.com/1932-ford
SHADOW RODS WOODY’S HOT RODZ
shadowrods.com woodyshotrodz.com
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GOOD RIDE OF THE MONTH

1953 CHEVY
Ray Long – Wallingford, CT

Buying a car or truck that’s already built

and on the road can be a great way to start
enjoying cruising and attending car shows
right away, without having to wait on a multi-
year build or restoration process. But
sometimes you can encounter setbacks even
when you take this approach, as Ray Long
explains in relation to his ’53 Chevy custom.
“The car was built by Ralph Jamieson of
Enfield, Connecticut,” Ray says. “I purchased
the car in late August 2018. Two weeks later
the car was hit and spent months in the body
shop.”
After the shop fixed the damage to the left
fender, grille, and suspension, the Chevy is
back in shape and in better condition than
ever. The classic custom modifications done
by the previous owner include a 2.5-inch top
chop, frenched headlights and taillights, a
filled hood with rounded corners, flipped
and tucked bumpers, and a modified grille
incorporating extra teeth and a custom sur-
round built from two original upper halves.
The emblems and door handles are also
shaved, while the side trim was both short-
ened and lowered. The custom bodywork is
covered in champagne paint with distinctive
blue scallops, and a reverse color treatment
(champagne over blue) on the top.
The original chassis has been updated
with roller bearings on the front wheels, front
disc brakes, a 22-gallon Cougar fuel tank,
and painted steel wheels with trim rings, spi-
der caps, and skinny whitewalls. Power
comes from a 1962-vintage 235c.i. six cylin-
der with a Howards cam, Melling oil pump,
Pertronix ignition, and dual Rochester carbs
on an Edelbrock intake. Fenton headers lead
to a dual exhaust system, while an S-10 T5
five-speed transmission transfers power to
the ’56 Chevy rearend.
The inside is equally custom as the out- improves the driving experience, and a Hurst
side, with a quartet of bucket seats shifter adds a vintage performance vibe.
upholstered in a combination of Naugahyde The end result is a cool and distinctive cus-
and cloth, an oak center console, and a tom that balances a classic, traditional look cruiser for venturing to events throughout the
modified dash with frenched gauges and with a few modern twists, plus comfort and Northeast U.S. “My wife and I really do enjoy
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custom paint. A Vintage Air system keeps safety upgrades to make it a reliable and the car and take it out whenever we can,”
temperatures comfortable, a tilt column enjoyable vintage ride. It seems like an ideal Ray says. That’s what we like to hear, Ray!

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Steve Riley – Booneville, IN
Steve Riley tells us his ’37 Ford was built using a fiberglass Downs body and a matching
frame from Downs with an independent front suspension and other updated features. It’s
powered by a 350c.i. small-block Chevy with the “old school” tuned port fuel injection. “I
can’t make myself upgrade the fuel system because it runs so good,” Steve says. The engine
is backed by a 700R4 transmission and the coupe features power windows, doors, and trunk.
“I’ve owned the car for about five years and I’ve done many upgrades and plan on doing
many more like a four-link,air ride and possibly a more modern fuel delivery setup,” Steve
says.

1972 CHEVY CHEVELLE

Scott and Wendy Kaufman – Longview, TX
“My wife and I are both high school math teachers and lifelong hot rodders,” Scott
Kaufman says. “We’ve had this car nearly five years and other than paint and body do
all our own work in our shop at the house. Some highlights include 383 with 4340 inter-
nals, solid roller, Dart heads, Holley Sniper EFI, TH350 with trans brake and 10-inch ATI
4500 converter, 12-bolt, 4.10, Strange axles, Weld wheels, MT drag radials, NOS
300hp Big Shot, Viking shocks and coil-overs. We love to attend car shows and also
race occasionally. The car will run 9s in DOT trim through the mufflers at full weight.”

1940 FORD COUPE

Dave and Pat Stadnicki – Frankfort, IL
“This is our ’40 Ford coupe we’ve been cruising the country in since 2013,” Dave Stad-
nicki says. “It’s on a Pete & Jake’s chassis powered by a 350c.i. Chevy with a 700R4
transmission and a John’s Industries 9-inch rear. The interior is red leather and includes
A/C and an Ididit steering column. Along with traveling Route 66 a few years ago, we’ve
been to events in 18 states and plan on adding more this year, heading to the East Coast
and the Raleigh event in April.” We can’t think of a better way to see the country than
behind the wheel of a cool street rod like this fine ’40!

1978 CHEVY C10

Brooks Hastings – Tucson, AZ
You might recall Brooks Hastings’ other squarebody truck, a ’76 K5 Blazer that made
the Good Rides section in the May issue. Here’s his alternate cruiser, an equally cool
’78 “Big 10” Chevy pickup. This one still has its original survivor blue paint that Brooks
says has a little desert patina. It’s far from original underneath, though, with a 5.3-liter
LS engine for power backed by a 4L60E transmission. Brooks says he has two sets of
wheels he alternates between – 15-inch steel wheels and these 20-inch U.S. Mags. The
interior has been appropriately updated, as well, with Highlander blue plaid upholstery
among other things. Looks like a fun ride!

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RON COVELL’S METALWORKING TIPS
FORMING A CIRCULAR FLANGE
Q. Can you answer a question
about forming a circular flange
for a spare wheel well on a
newly fabricated panel? I’m in
the process of building a new
rear deck for my project, and I
formed a ¾-inch lip on a
30-inch diameter circle by using
tipping dies in my bead roller. I
did this in multiple passes to
minimize distortion. Unfortu-
nately, the panel no longer sits
flat on the form unless I clamp
it down.
Since this ¾-inch is flange is
on an inner circle, I assumed
that the flange required stretch-
ing, which I have done to some
degree. However, stretching the
flange itself has not allowed the
top of the panel to relax and sit
flush on the form. My question
is, do I need to do more stretch-
ing of just the ¾-inch flange, or
did the forming of the flange
have an effect on the top of the
panel, thus requiring stretching
of that area too? I would greatly
appreciate your advice so I
don’t accidentally do something
wrong.
Doug Cygan
Via the Internet
A. First of all – you are doing a
fabulous job with your project,
and I appreciate you sending
several good, clear pictures.
Unfortunately, your pictures
do not show the problem areas
close-up, so I don’t have a clear
understanding of exactly where
the problem is. Nevertheless,
unless something unexpected
happened during your forming
of the flange, I would think that
You can email your questions to Ron Covell, covell@cruzio.com, or mail a letter to: Covell Creative Metalworking, 106 Airport Blvd. Suite
105, Freedom, CA 95019. You will receive a personal reply. Ron has many videos on YouTube, and full-length instructional videos can be
streamed or downloaded from his website, covell.biz, along with a schedule of his nationwide workshops.
146 y AUGUST.2021
stretching the flange – a little bit
at a time – should eventually
allow the panel to return to the
shape it had before flanging.
You will probably also have to
tap the flange inboard a little,
since you can’t get to a full
90-degrees with tipping dies.
If you accidentally over-stretch
the flange in a few areas, care-
ful use of a mechanical shrinker
should allow you to easily cor-
rect the problem. It will become
clear which way the panel
moves when you mechanically
shrink and stretch the flange,
and then you can adjust the
shape incrementally until it fits
your form precisely.
It is unlikely that the top of the
panel would require stretching
or shrinking, but without being
able to see it more closely, there
is no way I can say for sure.
Another problem could be that
you got some deviations as you
tipped the flange, making it
wider in some areas and nar-
rower in others, which would
cause the wheel well opening to
deviate from a true circle. If this
is an issue, you can correct it
with some careful hammer and
dolly work – moving the flange
in or out as needed.
I’d suggest working with the
flange first, and if you are still
having problems, take some
more pictures and contact me
again.
Q. I have a question about
welding cast iron. I have not
welded cast iron for many
years, but the last time I did, I
used a high-nickel rod with my
old AC stick welder. I would pre-
BY RON COVELL • covell@cruzio.com
fer to use my TIG machine if
possible.
What rod do you recommend,
and what is the best setup for
the machine? I will be welding
the base of a bench vise for a
friend. I watched your TIG weld-
ing video, but I did not see
anything on cast iron.
Clint Blosser
Via the Internet
A. Actually, arc welding with
high nickel rod is a pretty good
process for repairing cast iron. It
helps to pre-heat the metal, and
to slow the cooling as much as
possible – perhaps by covering
the welded part with a heat-
proof blanket, or sand. I’ve
heard of people putting a just-
welded part in a hot wood
burning stove, then letting it
cool in the embers overnight.
Some people hammer or ‘peen’
the weld as it cools, which can
help reduce the risk of cracking.
If you want to TIG weld the
Ron offers
sugges-
tions for
stretching
and
adjusting
a circular
flange for
a spare
wheel
well on a
trunk lid.
part, I’ve had the best luck
using DC, with silicon bronze
filler rod (one brand name is
Everdur). Bronze is not quite as
strong as cast iron, but a TIG
weld will be much cleaner,
smoother, and nicer looking
than an arc weld. The bronze
rod is more ductile than cast
iron, so the weld is much less
likely to crack as the weld cools.
Years ago, I bought a used
foot shear with a broken cast
iron hold-down clamp, which I
repaired by TIG welding with sil-
icon bronze rod. It has held up
perfectly for 40 years, so I
believe this would be a good
option for repairing the vise
base.
I recently saw a ‘Welding Tips
and Tricks’ YouTube video where
Jody Collier demonstrated using
aluminum bronze filler rod on
cast iron, and using AC rather
than DC. I haven’t tried this, but
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he claims that it produces excel-
lent results.
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FART BLOCKS
Any painter will tell you the key to a good the fundamentals of good preparation start
paint job is the preparation – we’ve reinforced with good block sanding.
that point countless times in this column. And There are times when it’s hard to
achieve the results you need with a flat
sanding block, especially when working on
1 the curved surfaces of cars from the ’30s,
’40s, or ’50s. Most painters have a variety
of custom sanding blocks they’ve either
bought or made for specific jobs, but
there’s one other tool I’ve found handy for
initial blocking on some curved surfaces: a
sulfur block, a.k.a. the “fart block.”
Also referred to as a “stink stone,” this
material gets its nickname from the foul sul-
fur-like odor it releases when you sand with
it. It’s actually porous glass foam material
that feels a little like a pumice stone, but is
softer and easier to cut and shape. Not
part you’re sanding as you use it. Available
at auto-body supply stores, the material
comes in large blocks, allowing you to cre-
ate an abrasive surface as long as
18-inches.
The stink stone has an equivalency of
approximately 100-grit sandpaper. I typical-
ly use it in the body filler or initial heavy
prime stages to help establish good conti-
nuity and flow on curved shapes. The
material is pretty forgiving and can be used
with linear or cross-cut strokes. I follow up
with 120-grit paper on a semi-flexible pad
or hand pad to reduce the depth of sanding
scratches before progressing with the block-
sanding process.
This is just one more tool in my arsenal
that I’ve found useful for certain jobs. Take
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only that, it’s self-conforming – the shape a look and see if it might be a stinky solu-
“Fart block,” also referred to as sulfur block or will transform to follow the contour of the tion for one of your sanding projects.
“stink stone,” can be a useful tool for initial
block sanding on curved surfaces.

The porous glass

foam material is 2 The forgiving 3
similar to a pum- material self-
ice stone, but conforms as you
softer and easier use it; the block’s
to cut and shape. shape will trans-
You can create form to follow
the block shape the contour of
you need using a the part you’re
putty knife or sanding. That’s
hack saw blade, especially helpful
or even use on curved parts
80-grit sandpa- like this ’35 Ford
per. fender.

Here’s a good example 4 5

of how the sulfur block
can be an asset on Using a sulfur block
large, rounded shapes helped make quick
– it would be difficult work of the initial
to get good, complete blocking of this
surface contact on a fender and allowed
fender like this with a me to establish
rigid block. The sulfur good continuity and
block sands at an flow that will help
equivalent to 100-grit as I advance
sandpaper. I typically through the block
use it on initial heavy- sanding and paint
prime stages of prep process.
blocking and follow up
with 120-grit paper on
a semi-flexible pad or
hand pad.

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FLASHING BACK
AUTOGRAPHS
I don’t know whether people
collect autographs anymore. It
seems like an activity from the
past, when people met infre-
quently, communication was
more difficult, and heroes
loomed larger. If a kid could
attend a big-league ball game,
he might see Babe Ruth or Joe
Dimaggio, or at a car race he
could worm his way into the pits
and see Wilbur Shaw or Ted
Horn. He would naturally want
the celebrity to scrawl his name
in the small book the kid thrust
in front of the celebrity; a signa-
ture would be swell, but if the
great man embellished it with
something personal like “To my
friend, Billy,” that was special. It
was something to take to school
Monday morning to show your
chums, proof that you had met
the great man himself.
I don’t know whether they
still sell those small autograph
collection books. I got mine in
1949, when I graduated from
grade school. It’s a cute little
book, 4½-by-6-inches, with the
word “Autographs” embossed
on the dark blue hardbound
cover. On the first page is a ren-
dering of the American flag
and below it is the Pledge of
Allegiance. Next is an old-fash-
ioned drawing showing boys
swimming, their books on the
bank; boys at sport; a cute girl;
in the middle of these tableaux
is an hourglass with a banner
that reads “Schoolday Memo-
ries.” The following pages
allowed me to write my name,
the school’s name, the princi-
pal’s name. Then the class
cheer (we didn’t have one), the
class officers (none of those
either), my teachers, etc. So, the
book sets the tone, moving on,
time passing, people from that
time you want to remember.
The odd thing is, I did not
150 y AUGUST.2021
get one autograph. I got my first
autographs about three years
later. In March 1952 I was in
the Road Angels, one of two
clubs that put on “Speed-O-
Rama,” the second hot rod
show in Portland. It was a small
show, but to me, a 16-year-old
high school kid, it was a huge
deal. A couple guys came up
from California with their cars,
and during the weekend I got
their autographs. Earl “Pappy”
Evans wrote “Lots of luck” over
his signature, and Fred “Spade”
Carillo wrote, “Best wishes to a
good member of the Road
Angels” and signed it. I was
elated – these guys were like
gods!
For whatever reasons, I
didn’t pursue collecting auto-
graphs for the next 35 years.
Then I attended an event that
brought together a bunch of
important people and I took my
ancient autograph book. At
lunch I was seated beside Gor-
don Buehrig, who designed the
1932 Duesenberg, the 1936
Auburn Speedster, the TASCO,
the 1951 Ford Victoria and oth-
er cars. For me, it takes a lot of
courage to haul out that little
book and ask a legend to sign
it. He did sign it, then passed
the book to his wife for her sig-
nature, which is the kind of
thing that an important,
thoughtful man would do. After
years of searching, I found a
copy of his book, Rolling Sculp-
ture, and got him to sign it
shortly before he passed away. I
got a bunch more autographs
at that same event, including
Bob Laviree, who produced the
ISCA shows, Tommy Durden,
who wrote “Heartbreak Hotel,”
Jim Wanger, who helped devel-
o p t h e Po n t i a c GTO, t h e
Alexander brothers from Detroit
and many others.
BY ALBERT DRAKE
From then on, I packed my
autograph book in my camera
bag wherever I went. I got auto-
graphs from guys in the
Midwest, California, at Bonnev-
ille, all over. I happily met
Spence Murray at a KKOA meet
in Michigan. At a James Dean
event in Indiana I got signatures
from Ortense Winslow, Dean’s
aunt; Adeline Nall, Dean’s high
school teacher; Marcus Win-
slow, Dean’s cousin; Niki
Bazooka, who each year led the
parade from Dean’s house to
the cemetery; Larry James, who
won the James Dean look-alike
contest; and David Lothin, own-
er of the James Dean Museum.
At Bonneville, I got Multy
Aldrich’s signature; for years he
drove a Model T from Los Ange-
les to the salt, where he was the
unofficial greeter. Also, Jim
Lindsey, who competed at the
first Bonneville Trials and for
years was a big wheel in SCTA.
There were spectators who
signed: Bill Burnham, Lee Pratt,
Le R o i Te x S m i t h , E d “ B i g
Daddy” Roth among them. For
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many years, in many places I
mustered up the courage to
Collecting auto-
graphs is not only
a great way to
remember some of
the notable people
you’ve met, but
also to start a con-
versation. Tom
Medley, Gene Win-
field, and Ed “Big
Daddy” Roth are
just a few of the
well-known hot rod
names in my auto-
graph book.
approach some notable and
busy guys and got them to sign.
Names include Joe Bailon, Dick
Dean, Don Garlits, Dee
Wescott, Wally Parks, Alex
Tremulis (designer of the Tuck-
er), Kurt McCormick (restorer/
collector of important custom
cars), Bill Hines, John Lee, Tom
Medley, Rod Powell, Gary
Meadors, Ed Almquist, “Califor-
nia Bill” Fisher, Greg Sharp,
Boyd Coddington, and many more.
The purpose of the auto-
graph book is the same as
always: I can offer proof that I
was around these people,
whether tugging at their coat-
tails or being metaphorically
embraced; I knew them, if only
for a few minutes. When I read
a name, I can conjure up the
person, the event, the context,
the weather, the humidity, the
odors of food cooking. I can
relive the moment. I urge you to
collect autographs, it’s not too
late. In recent years I got signa-
tures by Gene Winfield, Janet
Guthrie, Linda Vaughn, Alex
Xydias, Ed Iskendarian, Gale
Banks, and Daryl Starbird.
Notable people are out there;
make your own list. But don’t
wait.
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Lokar accessories, too many body
mods to list, great cruiser. $25,000
obo. Donald (540) 580-7002, VA.
For Sale - 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
Convertible, numbers matching,
powered by its original
390cid/300hp V8 motor mated to
the original Cruise-O-Matic auto-
matic transmission, Wimbledon
white over red interior, equipped
with factory power steering and
power convertible top, 77,000
original miles, more @good-
guysclassifieds.com Ad #14760.
$23,500. Jared (339) 216-0856, MA.
For Sale - 1948 Buick Super Con-
vertible, all original paint,
8-cylinder, 3 speed on the tree, wide
whites, new tubes, rings, brakes
done, rear shocks, strut rods, rock-
ers, new exhaust, top bow, no rust in
floors, trunk no rust, needs uphol-
stery and canvas top, 2 front seats,
hydraulic windows/top, car always
inside. $38,000. Jim (423) 923-0646
or (423) 272-9788, TN.
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For Sale - 1972 Chevrolet C10,
frame off restoration done over sev-
eral years, the LY6 engine is out of a
2007 Chevrolet 2500 with 70,000
miles on it, the engine was gone
thru and freshened up with cam,
lifters and springs, gas filler is done
behind left taillight, more @good-
guysclassifieds.com Ad #14779.
$62,500. Tom (253) 606-2017 or
twnilles@gmail.com, AZ.
For Sale - 1932 Ford 3W Hi-Boy
C o u p e , “ g l a s s ” , o r a n g e / g r a y,
BP355/350/9”-2:79 gear/410+ HP,
quality components: Lokar, P&J,
Vintage, MSD, VDO, Rootlieb,
Walker, SK Speed, garaged, 40K on
clock, 5K drivetrain, looks like a
show car, health forces sale.
$38,900. Jeffrey (404) 431-8739 or
jeffreygresch@yahoo.com, GA.
For Sale - 1932 Ford Roadster, cop-
per pearl paint, Brookville steel
body, 400 ci Chevy engine, con-
tender for Great 8 Detroit
Autorama, Grand National Road-
ster Show winner, plus outstanding
awards for outstanding engine, out-
standing paint, outstanding
undercarriage, chrome by Advance
Plating Nashville, call for more info,
more @goodguysclassifieds.com Ad
#14733. $125,000. Louie (530) 592-
3919 or atparadise007@aol.com,
CA.
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For Sale - 1927 Ford Roadster
Highboy, North Carolina title in
my name, ‘32 rails - Speedway glass
body with doors, sit on a style ‘32
frame, ‘32 dash, ‘32 cut-down stain-
less grill, well sorted with just 10K
miles video: https://photos.app.goo.
gl/5Pxg5FC1vhFyZwR68, more @
goodguysclassifieds.com Ad #14768.
$20,500. Mark (419) 261-1474, NC.
For Sale - 1932 Ford Tudor, viper
red Ford in a Ford: 302, FMX, 9”
steel body, running boards, louvered
hood, fiberglass fenders, not
chopped, dropped or filled, gray
tweed interior, HRBB Columbus
rims, Nitto tires, vintage rack w/
luggage, Vintage air, custom dash,
banjo steering wheel, extras: dash,
Cragar 30 spoke w/ BFG tires,
more @goodguysclassifieds.com Ad
#14777. $52,000. Brian (210) 394-
5837 or minimcpeak@yahoo.com,
TX.
For Sale - 1940 Ford Tudor Sedan,
350 Chevy & turbo, 600 Edelbrock
4 brl, p/s, p/b, Mustang rack & pin-
ion discs front, cruise, elec wipers,
Billet Specialties Legacy (15x6” frnt,
16x7” rear), SS bumpers, all metal
body, no glass, vulcanized running
brds, leather seats front/rear, more
@goodguysclassifieds.com Ad
#14818. $49,000. Joel (770) 722-
6035, GA.
For Sale - 1955 Chevrolet Belair, I
have owned this car for 22 years,
only 200 miles since we rebuilt it,
the motor loves the 700R4, all metal
body, rear tire wells raised, never
tubed, custom radiator, runs cool all
the time, American custom 14x6
and 15x10 wheels, on cover of
Chevy High Performance 1997,
more @goodguysclassifieds.com Ad
#14783. $119,000. David (702) 525-
4322 or david@marosi.com, WA.
For Sale - 1968 Chevrolet Corvette,
t-top, 427/390 HP 4 speed, num-
bers matching original motor, trans
and rear end, blue with blue interi-
or, one repaint on excellent body, all
new brakes and suspension, new
seat covers, aluminum radiator with
original included, more @good-
guysclassifieds.com Ad #14820.
$39,900. Ray (513) 465-0369 or
rmcintosh60@yahoo.com, OH.
For Sale - 1998 Chevrolet C1500
ram air hood, DJ lowering kit sus-
pension professionally done, low
miles 72,300, 5.0LV8 automatic, sb
in great shape, original interior in
perfect condition, p/w, p/l, p/s, p/b,
ac, cruise new American Racing
wheels 18’s and 20’s, more @good-
guysclassifieds.com Ad #14707.
$18,500. Reggie (406) 591-3301,
MT.
For Sale - 1934 Chevy Standard
Sedan, all steel, 350, 3x2’s, 5 speed,
Mustang II front, Corvette rear,
power steering & brakes, Vintage
a/c & heat, leather & cloth interior,
Walker radiator, Corvette tilt & tele
column, more @goodguysclassi-
fieds.com Ad #14787. $27,000.
James (518) 384-5431 or hot-
stove35@nycap.rr.com, NY.
For Sale - 1933 Ford Factory Five
Hot Rod Coupe, ZZ4 crate engine
355 hp, non-power steering, 700R4
automatic with overdrive, custom
ultra-leather interior, professionally
painted PPG blue heather, 8.8”
Ford rear axle with 3.55 gears,
wheels: 17” x 9” front; 18” x 10”
rear, BFG rubber, air and heat,
more @goodguysclassifieds.com Ad
#14824. $64,500. Curtiss (860) 945-
9565 or curcinburr@gmail.com, CT.
For Sale - 1937 Ford Street Rod,
Minotti Body, 350 small block,
5,000 miles on engine, 700 R4 auto-
matic, a/c, power windows, power
disc brakes, Coddington rims, excel-
lent condition, award winner, more
@goodguysclassifieds.com Ad
#14784. $41,000. Vernon (831) 595-
5000 or vernhorton@comcast.net,
CA.

For Sale - 1934 Ford Coupe, w/
track nose, this is a rare 1934 Ford
Coupe is a resto-mod, ol’ school
customized by the legendary Gene
Winfield built in LA, chopped, cus-
tom track nose/grill, 350 alum
heads, dual quads, 700r4, TCI,
Speedway polished quick-change,
Connolly leather, cream & maroon
paint by George Gray, p/w, p/doors,
a/c, email for more photos. $60,000
or trade. Brad (626) 633-2012 or
brad.ott@worley.com, UT.
For Sale - 1948 Austin Panel A40
Truck Sedan Delivery, panel van is
100% original steel bodywork, the
detailing is simply beautiful, from
the grille to the flying A hood orna-
ment to the ‘Austin of England’
script on sides of the hood, new
mechanicals & suspension, 350ci
crate engine, like new, more @good-
guysclassifieds.com Ad #14529.
$49,000. Doug (702) 497-7447
or  dynamicdoug1957@gmail.com,
NV.
For Sale - 1970 Cadillac DeVille
Convertible, kept in garage, no rust,
full power equipped, custom uphol-
stery, paint, air bags,  shaved hood,
trunk and doors, new top. $38,000.
Bob (404) 783-6202, GA.
For Sale - 1929 Model A Coupe, it
has a 350 Chevy motor with a trans,
heavy duty frame for drag racing,
more @goodguysclassifieds.com Ad
#14550. $20,000. Albert (208) 553-
6800, ID.
For Sale - 1969 Ford Ranchero, rust
free with 42,750 original miles, e/w,
p/s, p/b, red line tires, 302 engine
and automatic transmission, it has
been repainted Ford Meadowbrook
yellow and has excellent chrome,
the underside is clean and painted,
reasonable offers will be considered,
more @goodguysclassifieds.com Ad
#14798. $18,500. Chuck (614) 309-
8418, OH.
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Advanced Plating .................................. 73
Advantage Lifts ................................... 136
Affordable Street Rods........................... 50
Alan Grove Components..................... 127
All American Billet................................. 39
American Racing ............................. 30,31
ARP - Automotive Racing Products ........... 5
Art Morrison ......................................... 60
Auto Meter ........................................... 41
Auto World Store .................................. 92
BASF Inc. ............................................ 137
Big Al’s Carponents ............................ 107
Billet Specialties ............................... 86,87
Borgeson.............................................. 72
Bowler Transmissions ............................ 19
Bruce Horkeys Wood And Parts.............. 64
C/K Truck Magazine ........................... 105
Caps Brite Hot Coatings...................... 161
Classic Instruments ............................... 85
Classic Performance Products.....42, 120,
121,151
Classic Tube ......................................... 57
Cometic Gasket .................................. 131
Concept One Pulleys........................... 161
Control Cables ................................... 159
Curtis Speed Equipment ...................... 151
Dakota Digital ............................... 99,163
Danchuk .............................................. 57
Darton Sleeves ................................... 159
Design Engineering............................... 23
DSR/Notchead Fasteners ....................... 23
Dutchman Axles.................................. 151
Eaton Detroit Springs .......................... 159
Eddie Motorsports ................................. 43
Edelbrock Group .................................. 34
Fatman Fabrications ........................... 115
FiTech Fuel Injection .............................. 51
Flaming River ..................................... 164
Flat Out Engineering ........................... 131
Forgeline Motorsports ......................... 149
Gaslight Auto Parts ............................... 53
Gearstar Transmission........................... 41
Glide Engineering ............................... 123
Golden Star Classic Auto Parts .............. 21
Goodguys.....15, 64, 102, 142, 147, 152-
157, 162
Griot’s Garage ................................... 143
Grundy Worldwide Insurance .................. 3
Heinzman Street Rods ........................... 79
Holley Performance ............................... 69
Howell Engine Development ................ 149
Hughes Performance ............................. 33
ididit Inc. ............................................ 109
Inland Empire Driveline Service ............. 19
JC Taylor Companies ............................ 81
John’s Industries ................................... 33
Juliano’s Hot Rod Parts ......................... 47
Koolmat ............................................... 53
LMC Truck .......................................... 103
Lokar Performance Products ............... 2,73
Lucas Oil .............................................. 46
March Performance................................. 9
Moser Engineering ................................ 35
Newport Engineering .......................... 107
No Limit Engineering ............................ 54
Old Air Products ................................... 69
Performance Coatings ......................... 113
Performance Plus Global Logistics.......... 79
Phoenix Transmission Products ............... 64
Pinstripes Fine Jewelry Collection ........... 73
Powermaster Performance ..................... 38
PPG Industries ...................................... 34
QuietRide Solutions.......................... 50,51
RaceDeck ............................................. 97
RideTech ............................................... 33
Rim Brim .............................................. 23
Rocket Racing Wheels ........................... 59
Rodding USA ........................................ 61
Ron Francis Wiring................................ 64
Roseville Rod and Custom ..................... 42
Rowand Speedometer Company............ 15
Sanderson Headers .............................. 93
Schott Wheels ....................................... 96
Schwartz Performance ........................... 49
Scott’s Hot Rods N’ Customs ................. 75
Second Skin........................................ 131
Sid Chavers Company ........................ 113
SPC Performance .................................. 23
Speedtech Performance USA LLC ............. 7
Speedway Motors ............................ 12,13
Spraker Racing ................................... 113
Steele Rubber Products .......................... 61
Steve’s Auto Restoration Inc. ................ 143
Summit Racing Equipment ..................... 17
Tanks ................................................... 65
The Wheelsmith .................................... 42
Thermo Tec Automotive Products ........... 19
Total Cost Involved.............................. 136
TREMEC ............................................... 20
Trick-Tools ........................................... 113
US Mags ............................................ 101
Vintage Air ........................................... 55
Vintage Glass/BALL’S LLC.................... 131
Watson’s StreetWorks .......................... 161
Wilwood .......................................... 24,25
Wise Guys Seats and Accessories .......... 63
Yogi’s ................................................... 65
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 5 MINUTES WITH
BOB LARIVEE SR.
BY DAMON LEE

Bob Larivee Sr. knows a thing or two about car shows. After help-
ing with the first Detroit Autorama put on by the Michigan Hot Rod
Association in 1953, Larivee immersed himself in the business and soon
met promotor Don Ridler, who encouraged Larivee to start his own
events.
Larivee did just that, launching car shows with his company, Pro-
motions Inc., starting in 1959. His series of shows grew quickly and
before long Larivee had helped form the International Show Car Asso-
ciation (ISCA) to standardize car show vehicle judging. By the ’70s and
’80s, Larivee’s company was producing dozens of annual shows and
booking big-name cars and celebrities to draw massive crowds across
the U.S. and Canada.
After turning over Promotions Inc. to his son, Bob Larivee Jr., in
the mid-1990s, Larivee Sr. stayed involved in car shows while also
starting a fine art exhibit at the SEMA Show and writing and publish-
ing numerous books about hot rod history. A new book by Larry
‘
Erickson and David Boule, titled “Hot Rod Dreams,” draws on many
stories from Larivee’s decades in the business.
We caught up with Larivee, now 90, to talk car shows, racing, art,
and more.

GG: How did you get started pro-
ducing car shows?
Bob Larivee: I was a sign painter.
I ended up painting all the signs
for the first Autorama in 1953 and
for the next several years. It
brought me closer to the guys run-
ning the events. I met Don Ridler
in 1955. We became friends and I
helped him on some shows. He
encouraged me to start my own
shows.
GG: What lessons did you learn
from Don Ridler?
Bob Larivee: His idea was to
broaden the scope of the attrac-
tion. If you brought in musical
entertainment, the wives would
want to come along. That’s exactly
what we did. Made it a family
event.
GG: What were some of the bigger
ma in about 1970 and booked Bob
Seger, Ted Nugent, and Alice Coo-
per one year in Detroit. All three
of ’em. As I recall, we paid Bob
Seger $1500.
Then I met a guy who had the
idea that we should book TV celeb-
rities, like the guys from “Adam-12.”
I’d never thought of that because
most of our advertising was on radio.
We had to change our advertising
budget and spend it on TV. But we
basically doubled our attendance in
most cities.
GG: Your “Hot Rod Show World”
publication was a combination
show program and magazine and
was extremely successful, right?
Bob Larivee: We would sell the
same program at all of our shows.
Eventually that book sold 400,000
copies a year. We were the second-
highest selling magazine in the
country. The only thing bigger was
Hot Rod Magazine.
GG: You had a long relationship
with Ed Roth – he built many fea-
ture cars and made show
appearances. What was he like?
Bob Larivee: I loved Ed. I never
knew anybody like him. You never
knew what he was going to come
up with. He was extremely cre-
ative; one of my dear friends. I
bought his last top hat, just a
month or so before he died.
What was your biggest racing suc-
cess?
Bob Larivee: We started out run-
ning the Sportsman class; a couple
years later we went to Super
Stocks. The biggest race was a
250-lapper at a track up by Niagra
Falls and one year I finished sec-
ond. It was a big thrill. I wasn’t AJ
Foyt or anything, but I loved the
camaraderie and friendship.
GG: How did you initiate the fine
art exhibit at the SEMA Show,
which continues to be a draw
today?
Bob Larivee: I had already been
working for the Meadowbrook
Concours art committee for a cou-
ple years. When I got the go-ahead
from Jim Davis for SEMA, they
gave us the whole lobby, an ideal
spot. I started contacting artists –
guys like Kenny Youngblood,
Darrell Mayabb, Ken Eberts.
There were a good number of art-
ists doing just hot rod art. At one
point, we were representing about
45 different artists. Everybody
loved it.
GG: You’ve been around hot rods
your whole life and have owned
many. Any favorites?
Bob Larivee: I don’t know how
you talk about favorites. I built up
a 55-car collection, based on every-
thing. I had a couple Ferraris, a lot
of muscle cars. I loved the ’5-’6-’7
Ams. I’ve still got my ’76 Trans Am
I bought new. It’s my daughter’s
now. It’s the last year for the 455.
GG: How are car shows different
today compared to when you start-
ed?
Bob Larivee: They’re a lot bigger.
But I think that’s giving the public
a lot more for their dollar. The
object of the car show is to get the
best of the best and create an envi-
ronment where you not only see
great cars, but you also have great
entertainment.
GG: How often do you still attend
car shows?
Bob Larivee: It’s my life. I’ve got
eight shows lined up for this sum-
mer, roughly every-other week. I
love doing them because I get a
chance to talk to people. I still love
going.
GG: You’ve been involved with a
number of books, the latest being
Larry Erickson and David Boule’s
“Hot Rod Dreams.” What can you
tell us about it?
Bob Larivee: Larry Erickson has
done a phenomenal job with the
book. It’s the history of the car
shows and how they affected
America. There are great stories in
there that have never been told.
Larry went after these stories to
prove that car shows affected a
whole cross section of America. It’s
Story ending symbol

attractions you remember booking? GG: You raced circle track cars in Chevys. My favorite cars to drive a tremendous book. I’m happy
Bob Larivee: We did an Autora- the ’50s and again in the ’70s. were the Shelbys and the Trans with the job he’s done.

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the Bonneville Salt Flats. We’re not sure if
this is from one of the duo’s many road trips
across the country or during a visit to Speed
Week, but it sure speaks to the fun and
camaraderie of a couple of longtime friends
enjoying time with a hot rod.
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