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

That's O.G. polished metal circa 1957, dude. Stainless. Painless.

 

Can't get out to GNRS .Does anyone know it we can buy shirts or a program Thanks Marwyn

 

You can get a "CTN" shirt here: http://www.kustomsillustrated.com/webstore.htm

 

4 days left.... I don't know about the rest of you but its going to be a long few days

 

Thanx. It looks absoluteley wonderful.
What do you mean by OG polished metal. was it a factory/dealer option?

 

UPDATE:

I felt it necessary to include a Nick Matranga recreation or inspired car So we have a recent great addition to this prestigious display. Danny "Ziggy" O'Neil owns this beautiful 1940 Merc that is obviously inspired by the Matranga Merc. It was on of the 40 Mercs i chose to be displayed at the Merc Gathering during the '09 Sacramento Autorama, and we welcome this car to be displayed amongst the "Heavy Hitters" in the 40's section of our History of the Customs. The car was an award winner at last years West Coast Kustoms event in Santa Maria, and was also chosen as one of the 12 cars to be pictured in WCK 2011 calendar. A few pictures for you to enjoy. Congrats Ziggy !

 

FINAL UPDATE:

Well, its finally here guys. This will conclude my posts on this thread as i am now getting ready to head to Pomona in the early a.m. Its been a long road and recently the entire staff has spent late nights finalizing everything.

We have a lot of surprises in store - not only in cars that will debut, but in decorations. The elegance will fill the room like you have walked in to the Pan Pacific in the early 50's.

John Buck, Greg Wall, and I would again like to thank:

Rik Hoving

Jeff Neppl

Luke Karosi

Dennis

Your assistance is much appreciated. See you all there. Axle

 

Man, am I excited about going to this.. Should be a great time... IS there a schedule of events for all 3 days show sponsored and non show sponsored?

 

The brushed stainless was factory only on the Broughams, I'm not sure about other years but 57-58 I know for sure.
And painless normally, but when you haven't put a shine on it in a few years, when you finally do those neat little brushed lines make hell for getting poilish out, wax off, and eliminting hand, finger, and rag marks. But now that it's done again it's blinding in the sun- Watson NAILED the color choice on this car- I'm not a huge pink fan, but in the sun or even under good lights this thing radiates.
Again, we are honored to be included, and excited to see all the hard work everyone has put into this come togather for and unforgettable event!

 

Altough I am hugely dissapointed I am unable to attend this year I have to say to all that have been involved in putting this together Thank You!! It is guys like you with your passion for customs and their history that help keep this segment of the hobby alive and well.

I hope you all get to enjoy the fruits of your labour this weekend!!!

 

Man i cannot wait!

 

Thanks guys for your hard work... I'm so excited about this show...

 

This is gonna be bitchin. I'm thinking of wearing a helmet for when my mind gets blown seeing all these cars in one place.

 

I had contact with Kurt McCormick this morning. His cars are loaded and headed to Pomona! Wait 'til you see these in PERSON - truly beautiful cars, with side views that go on forever ( I believe two are over 18 feet long!)
See you there.

 

Alex
thanks for keeping us all updated
you did an outstanding job on the hamb
see you there

 

Getting closer!

 

On my way to the airport can't wait

 

I'm in the airport now switching planes. I'll be there in a couple hours. This shows gonna be epic!

 

Axle

what about Kevan Sledge's chopped '40 Merc coupe? is it part of this section? i saw it a the king of clubs and thought it was one of the best out there.

 

HELLO ALL, I talked to Jesse Lopez yesterday, he told me he's going to be at the show on Saturday!
cw.

 

You mean thats THE Watson's brougham?
as it looks red in your pics.In the old pics it is VERY pink.
I never realized Watson's Brougham had a poilished roof, i know he tried the effect on his 59, so i thought he found out some trick paint for a whole roof effect. I probably have to read T.Davison's book for the 10th time , and maybe i'll read it says the top was polished stanless.
thanx for replying

 

No its a semi clone of the Watson car but still a very cool car!

 

I got here yesterday, Luke picked me up from the airport and drove me to the Faiplex. We will be continue with the built up of the building today. John, axle and othes have started working on the building yesterday.
I cant wait for the first cars to arrive.

 

Glad you made it Rik. You must be getting pretty excited. Can't wait to start seeing some pictures!

 

Good to hear Rik. My wife and I are flying in Friday morning, and my dad should be half way down the coast by now in his car.

 

Same one thats in the book w/ fugly wheels? i guess not, beautiful car whatever the answer.

Abyways, cant friggin wait to see coverage of the event. Im missin out on this big time.

 

I hope that you will be posting some pics up during the show for those of us unable to go . See if you can meet up with Flatheadfever (Lindsay) good friend who lives a couple of miles from me he left today, I hope, flight was delayed last I heard from him cause of crappy weather in Newark ...

 

yup thats the car from the book!

 

Well I was there today watching cars arrive. Hopefully you all are going to be there because it's going to be beyond amazing!

It was also a pleasure to meet rikster in person.

I saw axle too he was everywhere making sure things are going to be perfect.

 

Here's a teaser shot of Wed night's set-up!