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I haven't posted in awhile and wanted to show some Customs. I took these photos at Paso Robles in 1984. These were exciting times because customs...
Hey Rik, Congrats on the book , with your passion for Custom Car research I know it will be spectacular! Looking forward to seeing you in Pomona...
Had the same problem years ago ,Ballast resistor was wired wrong, voltage was bypassing it!
Thanks Marcus.....It was a Great Party! Lots of good people at a great location , and a cool car show in the parking lot. A good way to bring in 40!
Had a great time! Lots of great cars and got to see a lot of friends from the old days......the picnic felt like the old days in Crow Canyon Park....
A few more photos from the early days have surfaced....Thanks to Wayne Franks & Marcus Edell for these! [IMG] Don Harper 57 Chevy [IMG] [IMG]...
I love this thread , this car really represents my favorite era and style of customizing! It is wonderful to see it being lovingly restored back...
Your Dads car was entered the Rod Competition Class , entry #R222. It sounds like it was an awesome car, I'll see if I can find any photos. [IMG]
I have the program , are you looking for something specific? [IMG]
Here is a shot of the Ramblers at the 1952 Oakland show , with Crackbons car in the middle. [IMG]
The Satans Angels are still doing it........Last weekend at the Style Kings car show. [IMG] [IMG]
Great show with a lot of Cool Cars and good people , Thank You to the Style Kings for all your hard work , the show is a real success!
These Guys put on a Hellava show. Great cars and Great People! If you are in the area don't miss it .The Satans Angels will be there to support...
Great observation , I spent a lot of time on the side of the road with the Highway Patrol looking it over , even ran cycle fenders for a while to...
Thanks Marcus , that car started a lifelong passion! Here is another photo I found of my best friends 39' Ford and my Roadster. [IMG]
Heres one of a very Cool Custom Chevy from Pittsburg Calif. [IMG] [IMG]
Louie , great to see you back on the car , keep us posted with updates. Ron
I did this conversion to my 40' chevy (see avatar) about 10 years ago. I used a 62 chevy truck bell housing GM#3835201. I used a 1966 saginaw...
You have a great eye for details , thanks for posting these!
Bags are packed, Chevy is fueled up, hitting the road in the morning.....Santa Maria here we come!
Jay , so sorry to hear this , your Dad was very special. When I met your Dad it was obvious you two had a real bond rooted in mutual respect! Your...
Cool Swap Meet, put on by the Early Ford V8 Club.......Sat.May 5th , 1164 W. A st. near the Hayward Airport. Opens at 6:00 A.M.
According to the Rod Action article ,in 1952 the car was painted Bright Chrome Yellow with the bottom panel a Dark Maroon. In the 1974...
Here is the Car Craft feature on McNultys Chevy.Also, if you look at post #177 you can see Bobs shop next to Bailons. [IMG]
I remember seeing the car in the Bay Area in the 1970's. I thought I have a photo of it at the Roadster Show in that same era.....still looking. I...
Cory......Bailon and McNulty had their shops next door to each other , so chances are pretty good .... I'll see if I can find any photos.
Marcus , this is just the begining of the abuse you will be receiving.......
GOOD NEWS! My friend Gary talked to Andy today and he has been putting a lot of stuff on DVD.He is sending a list and when I get it , I will post...
Here is the contents page from volume #2. [IMG]
I also had these tapes and they were awesome! I just went looking for mine and all I found was a paper with the contents of volume #2. There were...
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