Archive for January, 2009
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Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Regardless of your political views or affiliations, you’ve got to check out this site. One of my old college buddies that I’ve reconnected with on Facebook sent me this link. It allows you to make some poster art similar to that used by President Obama.
http://obamiconme.pastemagazine.com/
You can upload any photograph from [...]
“Fun” in the Indiana Snow….
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Well, today is the 3rd day straight that we haven’t had school due to the snow fall. According to the Indianapolis television news, this is the 7th largest single-day snowfall in recorded Indiana history. Muncie, Indiana got 13 inches of snow overnight on Tuesday evening.
That may not sound like a [...]
A follow up on the 54 Handyman….
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Well, I’ve always said the world is getting smaller…the explosion of technological advances in the last 10-20 years has really made that statement true. I’ve been reminded of how powerful the Internet is over the past week. I’ve already mentioned in a previous post that I “broke down” and signed [...]
1965 Buick Wildcat Convertible Part 4
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
Before the restoration pictures continued…….
Right tail panel.
Left tail panel.
Rust on trunk lid jamb.
Trunk lid and chrome.
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Like Ferrari’s ?
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
A Ferrari
Restoration shop in Vergennes, Vermont called RPM has a blog where you can follow along on some Ferrari restorations. The blog is called Ferrari Craft
Photo courtesy of Ferrari Craft
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Hemming Motor News
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
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If you are restoring your car and are in need of parts, supplies, or services then you need to know about Hemmings Motor News. They have the largest selection of classified ads for classic cars. Just about everything you want or need you can [...]
1946 Ford Coupe Street Rod Part 1
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
This is a 1946 Ford Coupe
that was repaired at my shop. It’s not an original restoration but a street rod. The car was unbelievably rusty with a lot of parts missing. It really wasn’t a good car to restore to original and a perfect candidate for a custom project. I [...]
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Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
A guy is told by his wife that for the 20th anniversary she wants something chromed and able to do 0 to 200 in 4 seconds flat.
He buys her bathroom scales.
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1993 Olds Old School and an Aerostar Army Truck?!?!
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Well, sorry I haven’t posted in a few days. Not much happening in the middle of an Indiana January related to cars. And…I haven’t had much of a chance to surf the Net for interesting car items because a buddy of mine “introduced me” to Facebook. WOW! Over the past [...]
1937 Delage D8-120 Aerosport Coupe
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
This car recently sold at RM Auctions for $825,000. You can read more about it at VeloceToday.com
Beautiful car….rolling art if you ask me.
Photo courtesy RM Auctions.
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Readers Rides….1974 Dodge Challenger
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
This edition of Readers Rides is another car owned by Ed in Canada. He also owns the 1967 Galaxie 500XL Convertible in the first Readers Rides post. Ed is from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
The ‘74 Challenger is a all original survivor car. Ed has done a lot of work to the car [...]
Great Product!
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Well, every now and then, Ol‘ Scruffy will run across a product that he really likes. When this is the case, I like to tell others about it. One such product is
Lugz
boots. (HEY….this blog is about traditional rods AND ANYTHING KOOL….& these things are kool!)
Now mind you, I’m [...]
1949 Mercury Convertible Restoration Part 28
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
After the left quarter panel was epoxy primed it was time to finish the repairs to the outer tail panel or trunk latch panel which ever you want to call it. Earlier when we were repairing the trunk floor we had replaced some metal on the inner latch panel but [...]
Car Jokes?
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
A reader sent me the following “car joke” today. I got to thinking….I wonder if anyone else has any car-related humor. Anyway, hope you enjoy this one:
I went to the store the other day, and I was in there for only about 5 minutes. When I came out, there was [...]
1965 Buick Wildcat Convertible Restoration Part 3
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
More before the restoration pictures.
1965 Buick Wildcat Grille before.
Rust on the hood
Right side.
Right fender.
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Not Stock Photography
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
This pics got it all…kool traditional rod backed by an industrial setting with the juxtaposition of a church…very kool.
I personally love this kind of stuff. The Caddy is sic, and the black and white background really focuses the eye on
the car.
Well, I’ve always had a thing for redheads…’nuff said.
One [...]
A PC that Matches Your Classic Car?
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
Check this out. This retro PC was created for a final project in model making for design and media at the Arts Institute in Bournemouth, United Kingdom by Thomas Thomassen.
Read the article HERE
image source www.slipperybrick.com
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Seven Associations Oppose “Cash for Clunkers” Program
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
Associations oppose ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program
Seven trade associations representing the automotive aftermarket are opposing inclusion of a “Cash for Clunkers” program within the economic stimulus plan currently being considered in Washington, D.C.
According to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), Cash for Clunkers would use taxpayer dollars to purchase and crush [...]
From Worldwide Readers to Neighbor’s Cars…
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Well, it’s ALWAYS incredible to receive an email and/or comment about this blog from someone outside of the United States. It’s very kool to know that gearheads all over the world are reading this blog and sharing ideas….makes the world a much smaller place doesn’t it?
This morning, I received a [...]
Hotrodd Kulture Furniture and Cabinets….
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
WOW! Ran across this guy’s stuff on http://www.hubgarage.com/ . I don’t know if this is a regional “thing” but Cornhole is a “big” deal in the Midwestern United States. You can’t go to any family reunion, party, or even flea market without seeing a few sets of Cornhole games. [...]
Thank You!
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Some time last evening, Suede and Chrome passed the 20,000 page view mark! Thanks to all of you all over the world who have made that possible!
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Lookin’ Forward to February and March!
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Well, stuck at home again today. We haven’t had a full day of school this week. Two mornings of 2 hour delays, 1 early dismissal and no school for the past two days have really taken their toll on what was planned as “exam week” to end our first semester. [...]
1942 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Cabriolet
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
I had the opportunity to work on this 1942 Alfa Romeo
for one of the previous owners. It is a beautiful car with an interesting history. It just amazes me how cars like this survived WWII. It is believed that only three cars were built with this body style. Of the [...]
Kwik Poly Wood Repair for Auto Restoration
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
Most of cars built from the 1900’s up into the 1930’s used wood either as a reinforcement or as the main source of strength. The majority of coach built cars were built out of wood and then skinned with steel or aluminum. If you are restoring a car that was [...]
Brian Setzer’s Only 2009 US Appearance!
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Hey Kats and Kittens, Ol’ Scruffy was just informed that Brian Setzer is planning ONE U.S. appears in 2009 and it will feature The Stray Cats! Yep, Brian is celebrating the BIG 5-0 and will be putting on a Birthday Bash concert at the Fine Line Music Cafe in [...]
