Customs History of the Custom display ~ GNRS ~ OFFICIAL thread info & photo's

Jade Idol, Aztec, El Capitola?

 

Thanks Rik. That wasnt the one I was thinking of. Although I know that one too. It was one that looked almost like that but had more of a classic coach built feel.

Also my vote goes for the Bugatti!!!!

 

We have been working on all three.. so far no luck.

 

What about, Dick Jackson, Junior Conway and Jay Johnston? can you add those guys to the list of legends?

 

Great suggestion John. Thanks

 

I saw Willie Wilde the other day at the swap meet, wouldn't it be great to fly him out? He's getting on in years and I'm sure it would be great to reunite him with George Barris.

 

* To all those who have been asked to have their car in this display*


Please fill out your special Invite/Application ,submit a couple of photo's of your car, then kindly send everything to us as soon as you can. It will be much appreciated and relieve us of a lot of work load - instead of receiving everything in January.

Thanks very much, John Buck & Axle

 

I think I can prolly steal the Jade Idol. It's not far from here. Maybe I can get it back before he notices it's gone!

 

I remember seeing a Coachcraft early Merc convert in the Seattle Roadster show a few years ago that was a creamy beige color with a continental kit, fresh restoration of a pre-war build with a long history sheet. The modifications were subtle, but the build sheet was impressive, detailing all the changes that you really didn't notice because it flowed so well. I don't know who owned it, but I'm sure someone on here does. It would be a good addition if available.

 

Rick, go talk to Billy! Tell him how important this is!

 

Luke, I should see him this weekend. I'll give it a shot, but you know how stubborn he is.

 

...flights booked! Yes indeed!

 

I too am trying to research any Custom involvement but can't seem to find any

 

We are happy to announce that Kustoms Illustrated is our official main sponsor of the building and owner Luke Karosi will be flying Rik Hoving out from the Netherlands for this historical event.
Rik Hoving "Rikster" and Jeff Neppl "JeffSled" will be assisting us in all area's of research to bring you the very best cars to be placed under one roof. So far their help in this project has exceeded our expectations and we want to publicly thank the both of you.

Although we have the basic plans figured out we welcome all suggestions .

*Due to unforeseen circumstances - a car maybe subject to change*

Thank you, Axle & John Buck
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hey luke, seeing that you and kustoms illustrated are sponsoring .. maybe you could make a collectible show only coverage issue. ill pay pal you for it now!!!!!!!!!! (or at least send a 3rd party out of state personel check that i swear is good)

 

Kool idea!

 

this car is 20 minutes from my shop and i still havnt seen it. sure would be a kik in my ass if you guys get to see it 1st in CA..

 

Things to do List for Glassguy:
take a bit longer lunch break, jump in the car, drive 20 minutes, get to talk to current owner of Jade Idol, and motivate him to send the car to Pomona in January... Drive back to work as a hero!

 

Dave, Great idea!! I'm already planning HUGE event coverage for the show. I was thinking of doing a two part series to get in as many historic customs as possible, but a double thick, special issue might be the way to go, too!!

Luke

 

I wasn't around to see these cars the first time around- but I started looking at the old magazines in the early 70's and watched as kustoms slowly came back in the late '70s and then really took off in the early '80s. It's amazing to see the cars being so accurately restored and cloned today in such large numbers compared to the mostly chopped and scalloped Mercury doo-wop machines from 30 years ago (every other car had a van spare on the back with James Dean and Marilyn Monroe airbrushed on it). Those cars never felt as authentic and true to the fifties as what we see today. It used to be painful to see the old kustoms in deteriorated condition in the back rows of the L.A. Roadster Show swap meet in the eighties and wonder what fate awaited them. At the time people were not preserving them like they are today and original chopped early convertibles and chopped '36 Ford Coupes ended up as street rods forever losing their kustom heritage.
Kustom fans really need to feel lucky for where we are today- it hasn't always been this good.

 

Jim A ... I just had chills reading your post ,I was getting so fired up.It sounded like I was listening to a real custom documentary. Thanks

 

Yes...very well said!

 

looks like a 39 chev, our 38 has the lights up on hood?

 

Just saw this car in Bakersfield over the weekend and I loved it.I have seen it there before but this time was special.He has different wheels and stance then in this picture which are more period correct,you guys will dig this car.

 

I can't wait to see all these cars under one roof. I also just saw that '39 convertible in Bakersfield. It is always a favorite to see. Great job Axle and everyone involved. The Turks will be representing customs in the Suede Palace. See you there!
tim

 

I'm getting more and more excited for this. This will be a great gathering of cars and people. Definitely a history lesson for a newbie to this world, but I'm stoked about it! I appreciate all the hard work going into this to get such amazing cars!

 

BIG special issue!!I guarantee it would sell!!

 

It will be hard to pack all those cool cars into a small magazine. Either I will do the extra big issue or spread it out over two issues with a part one and part two. Either way, this show is going to receive MAJOR coverage. I doubt you will ever see this many historically important cars together again. This is truly a once in a lifetime show!

 

What kustoms in the early eighties looked like.

 

Just do a one-off issue/book that covers the event and have it available there for people to read as they walk past the cars. I remember reading about many of the cars that are confirmed but not all of them so having a history lesson to go with the viewing pleasure would be AWESOME!!!!

 

Great idea, Luke, or was it Assguy!!
Either way, Dave's gonna include enough in that check to cover my copy also.