Archive for January, 2009
Next Entries »Incredible 1/6th scale V8
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Wow! Wow! Wow! This is unbelievable! You have got to see this link! Thanks to my friend Rocky for sending this link to Suede and Chrome! This thing is kool!
http://www.moyermade.com/chevyV8.html
This is a RUNNING 1/6th scale Chevrolet 327 cu in V8! The head and block began as billet aluminum that have [...]
Sammy Hagar….Car Collector
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I have been listening to the music of Sammy Hagar ever since he sang the song “Heavy Metal” for the movie “Heavy Metal” in 1981. I have to admit I never have seen the movie…yet.
Of course you all know his association with the group [...]
1949 Mercury Convertible Restoration Part 27
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
The body work continues. We finished the filler work on the left quarter panel and then we sprayed another coat of epoxy primer over the entire quarter panel to protect it while we work on the other areas. The quarter panel will eventually be sprayed with a urethane primer.
We also [...]
Floor Mats, Car Club, A sic Pickup, and a cool Catalina….
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Well, not a lot happening in the Ol’ Suede and Chrome garage. I spoke with Vinylynn today from www.crankshaftclothes.com to finalize the custom design on the new floor mats I bought from her for the ‘50. We decided that a kool blue pinstriped design would look better than a red [...]
1954 Mercury XM-800 Concept Car Restoration
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I’m a big fan of the 50’s and 60’s concept cars. Tom Maruska is the owner of the 1954 Mercury XM-800 concept car. Tom is currently restoring the car back to it’s original condition.
The car was shown at the 1954 Detroit Auto Show. Sometime in 1956, Ford donated the car [...]
1965 Buick Wildcat Convertible Restoration Part 2
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More pictures of the Wildcat convertible prior to the restoration.
Right fender rust.
Left rear lower quarter panel behind the tire.
Left rocker panel.
Left quarter panel in front of the tire.
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Autobody Dollies
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
These are some of the different dollies that I use. Most of them are the good dollies that are hardened steel and some are the cheap ones that are soft steel. I have taken a grinder to the inexpensive dollies for when I needed a certain shape. A hardened dolly [...]
Readers Rides….1962 Impala SS Project
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This Readers Rides article comes from Justin who is restoring a 1962 Chevy Impala SS. Justin has his own blog about the restoration and customization of his Impala. Go HERE. It’s a great blog so check it out. He is getting ready to remove the body from the frame.
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New Suede and Chrome Store!
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Well, school is back in session, today was the first day back for teachers and students. It was good to see everyone and hear about their Christmas activities.
A new addition for the rear window of Ol’ Blue….hey, it’s amazing what you can find “for cheap” after Halloween!
Christmas break was restful [...]
Mustang Restoration for Fallen Soldier
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
This is a story that I came across on the internet and thought it would be great to share.
A team of Mustang
enthusiast are going to restore a 1988 Mustang GT as a tribute to fallen U.S. Army Special Forces Maj. Jeff Calero. Calero was killed in action by an [...]
One Sweet Chevrolet Wagon…
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Well, those of you who are avid Suede and Chrome readers know that Ol’ Scruffy has a “thang” for early ‘50 Chevys. While cruise eBay this morning, I came across this sweet little grocery getter. There are times in life when one wishes he had ample resources, this is one [...]
Martin US131 Dragway, 1960s style!
Submitted by Mikes Show-N-Shine Blog
Fans, do I have a treat for you! I just met another Jamestown car lover who was nice enough to share some of his videos from Martin US131 Dragway from the 1960’s. So come along with me and let’s take a look. Turn up those speakers. There are sexy sounds of [...]
Club Shirts, Decals, Jackets & Design Choices
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Well, I recently asked my friend Vinylynn from Crankshaft Clothing (check out her fine shop at http://www.crankshaftclothes.com/) to whip up some logo designs for our newly formed car club. For those of you new to Suede [...]
France wants 1919 Turcat-Mery back from American Collector
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I found this article on www.seattlepi.com.
It’s an interesting story and I am curious as to how it will turn out. It’s about a Seattle car collector
who purchased a car that the French government claims is their national treasure. The car once belonged to the [...]
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