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

Not sure who did the chop but the front glass was never planned out.

DeRosa helped with the back window and everything else.

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Hey gang, i have been out of town for a week and just wanted to say hi. UPDATE. Just talked to Joe Bortz late last night. Looks like we'll have the Glen Johnson 37 Ford at the display !

Answering all of your PM's now.

Thanks, Axle

 

Sweet!!!! I wanted to see this car in person. The car is from Nevada originally.....

 

I'm getting more and more depressed and the show gets more and more cool. I think it's directly proportional.

 

Was just offered this wild original custom ! Here is the info. 1939-1940 Ford Coupe

Full Kustom

57 283 Power Pack, 46 Ford tranny, 40 Ford Banjo rear & juice brakes.

1959 Novi A/C

Custom Chrome reverse wheels 50 Mercury centers welded to 14” rims

The body work is all done in lead . It’s chopped, sectioned, nosed, decked, pan-caked hood, canted 59 Chevy quad headlights (with vent scoops), 47 Lincoln rear ¼ panels, handmade chrome plated grille. Customized 40 Mercury bumpers. All the chrome was done back in 1959

1957 Studebaker Azure Blue

This car was in over a dozen magazines and won 1st place all over the USA.

The car was the 1st and only car, other than Darryl Starbird cars, to be invited into The Darryl Starbird Museum. It sat in The Starbird Museum for 2 years.

 

Dave, I'm gonna try like hell to get over there. I 'll look you up if I do. Wanna see your kemp in person with the paint on it. Man, What a line up!

 

Is Joe Bortz the owner ? I thought Glen Johnson still owned it.

 

Joe is the owner now...

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Is the Paisano Bros. / Herb Ogden 1941 Buick confirmed?
That's one I've always wanted to see in person.
In my 'all-time top 3 customs'

 

YES... Post #393

 

This car is well known in the DFW area. In fact I spent the day at Pistons 'n' Paint parked next to it last weekend. I remember it well from my younger days, both in the mags and at eastern car shows. Still looks great! Would make a great addition to the customs display at GNRS in my humble opinion.

 

Thanks

 

10 weeks to go! Yes indeed!

 

Just confirmed... the Sam Foose built 1948 Ford Coupe done in the 1970's.
Sam was inspired by the Sam Gates 1948 Ford Cope that was featured in the 1954 issue of Rod & Custom Magazine.
I'm glad we now have one of Sam Foose his customs for this exhibit. I have been a great fan of his work.
The car is now owned by Jack Bernard who is entering the car.

 

Alright guys, Hold on to your seats. Been workin on this all weekend. For all you diehard 60's lovers - I am proud to announce three VERY historic cars.


THE TRENDERO

ED ROTH'S "ORBITRON"

DAVE SHUTEN'S TIME CAPSUL LAVENDER 59 IMPALA - This car was built in South Dakota around 62, shown all over the mid west in 63, then parked in a vault for 40 years until it was discovered.

None of this would of been possible without my friend Dave Shuten and his
passion/persistence . Thanks very much.


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Another great car i'm working on. MISS ELEGANCE - 55 Chevy owned by Mark Moriarity . Fantastic car Mark, and i want to publicly extend an invite to you .

 

Totally agree with you!! I think I am going to have to stop looking at this thread as it just makes me sad that I won't be able to make it.

 

WOW I can not wait !

 

Oh my god... oh my god. I am so F bombing excited now. I'm going to fall in love with that impala.

 

Unfortunately I feel the same ....so many of the cars I have dreamed about for most of my life in one place & I wont be there

 

www.cheaptickets.com !

 

Its getting better by the day can't wait!!!!

 

I have been logging on daily to see if the price for me is coming down at all. It seems to be holding. I'm trying to see if flying into Ontario might work.

 

Not trying to but in on your dollar situation but try checking prices for Longbeach or Burbank airport,they are a little smaller and usually cheaper then L.A.X. You dont want to miss this one man ,the list of customs is getting heavier by the day.

 

Check out this video. And the music is spot on !



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Or this video




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Thanks man but the Burbank and Long Beach are $100 or more then LAX and Ontario thus far.

 

Rik, nice job on the videos. Keith

 

If you have a "I promise your wife won't go into labour while you are away at a car show" link I would buy my ticket tomorrow.

 

Thanks... But I did not do them.