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The Oakland Stadium was actually located in San Leandro , it was tore down in 1955 to build the Bayfair shopping Mall.
Dana Photo took lots of photos of car events in the Bay Area Including the Oakland Roadster show. The great Eric Rikman worked at Dana Photo in...
Oakland Stadium for sure , here are few still shots. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Here are some from my favorite show in the 1970's.......Andys Picnic! [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Here are some photos of the 40 when it was owned by Rod Weltz of Oakland , I think these were taken in the 1980's. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
The Smith Family is still a very active Hot Rod Family in the East Bay. Here is a photo of the midget today..... still in the Smith Family in...
I thought I would bring this to the top by posting a photo I just got. Frank Livingston gave me this Colorized Version of the Iconic 1957 club...
Here are a couple ,my Dad and an old friend, back in the day. [IMG] [IMG]
Here is a shot of the sister 40 in its glory days in 1949. [IMG]
Thanks Guys for the compliments. I did own the sister car back in the 80's. It went through a few more owners and is back in the Bay Area in very...
Here is my 40 Chevy Convert , first customized in the late 1940's [IMG]
This photo is taken at Oakland in 1949 , this was mostly a foreign car show with a few Hot Rods invited by the Slonakers , it was the inspiration...
This picture is an original photo taken from Halls Top Shop in Oakland. On the back is hand written "Dago's Modified" Romeo is in the car. [IMG]
I thought it would be cool to update this thread with some recent photos from the club. The photos of members cars were taken at the Style Kings...
Great photos 49ratfink , the Style Kings are a first class club that put on a great show, the Satans Angels were there and had a great time!
If the glass is sanded smoothly with a slight bevel to the edges it actually helps prevent runs (cracks). Check your frames and mouldings at the...
I cut Hot Rod glass for years and templates for a chopped car are a must! Even stock Ford Windshield frames vary a small amount. HOTRODPRIMER is...
Here is Fords explanation of their "Clear Vision Ventilating System" from the 1934 Instruction Book. [IMG] [IMG]
Looking forward to a good year , there are a lot of new builds that will be showing this year...... My favorite weekend of the year!
The Early Ford Club will be holding its Annual Swap Meet on Saturday May 4th at 1164 West A street in Hayward Cal. The Satans Angels will be there...
Good to meet you guys at the H.A.M.B. & eggs ,Glad you had a good trip!
Hi louie , the Roadster is looking GREAT! I just got a hold of some magazines and found this, and don't know if you have seen it....pretty cool!...
Marcus , I think the hood will really complete the package !
Looking forward to seeing everybody. Ron
I've always loved Lee's Streamliner and the Tornado Speed parts. Here are a few more photos. [IMG] Streamliner at the 1949 Oakland show...
Here are some of the entries from the first Oakland Show (1950). [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Jay , I think most of us Bay Area rodders still mourn the loss of the Oakland Show.Pomona is a great show , but Oakland has the history.I went to...
Tim , you are a first class guy , congrats on taking the high ground on your reply....you said it perfectly!
Here are some more......Enjoy [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Congrats again Tim, the car is stunning!The photos of the car outside really reveal the true beauty of this period perfect custom. It was really...
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