Archive for October, 2009
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Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
We are now on the process of fitting the front sheet metal….fenders, hood, etc. We want to make sure everything fits like it should. Most classic cars need some extra attention when it comes to how well the panels fit together. The gaps usually need work and the panels need [...]
Cool Rods and Other Stuff…
Submitted by SUEDE & CHROME
Still posting pictures taken with my new Nikon digital camera at the Lucky 7 Cruisers show at the New Castle Eagles.
Since I’m friends with some of the club members, and they forgot their camera, they asked me if I would take pictures for them. Normally, I would only concentrate on the [...]
Eagles Show Post #3
Submitted by SUEDE & CHROME
WOW! I’m not sure why…(it may have something to do with the number of pixels I’ve increased by upgrading my camera…but I now have the option of “X-Large” when I select picture size! Thought I’d see what the XL option looks like today. (editors note: Doesn’t look like the format of [...]
Suede & Chrome Extra: Gazing from Afar….
Submitted by SUEDE & CHROME
Remember back in high school when there was that girl that you admired from afar? You remember the one, the one that you thought was WAY out of your “league”. For me it was a beautiful Senior girl in my Freshmen Algebra class. (o.k…I didn’t say she was a genius!). She [...]
New Castle Eagles Post #2
Submitted by SUEDE & CHROME
There was a good mix of cars @ the Lucky 7 Cruisers show in New Castle. About 40+ in all.
I’ve seen this convertible Plymouth Sports Fury before…Very nice car!
I didn’t even bother cleaning the bugs off of the Nifty Fifty for this show. Just drove it in “as is”. It was [...]
Lucky 7 Cruisers Car Show @ New Castle, Indiana Eagle’s
Submitted by SUEDE & CHROME
Well, some car friends of mine invited me to a show that their club was hosting in New Castle, Indiana. Although the day was overcast and cold, there were about 40-50 cars that showed up at the Eagles Parking Lot.
Registration was from 8 am til 10 am, and the Eagles served [...]
Suede & Chrome Extra: New Directions
Submitted by SUEDE & CHROME
Well, it’s hard to believe, but another season of cruise-ins and car shows is quickly coming to an end. But don’t worry, I’ve still got lots of photographs to keep your interest through the fall and winter. Today was the first Saturday in a few months that I wasn’t out enjoying [...]
dk Mommy Spot is rockin’ with Diane Kidman
Submitted by Mikes Show-N-Shine Blog
dk Mommy Spot Explodes!!!
Well, this is a first. Don’t go away! I have something neat for the better half. And you might learn something too!! All 1000 of you who each month come to Mike’s Show-N-Shine for pics of classic cars are in for a treat if you take a minute [...]
Vintage Ad- 1949 Mercury…Miser on Gasoline
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
The original ad claims owners were getting 20, 21, 22 miles per gallon and up! Plus the owners can’t get over the road hugging, whirlwind “Get-up-and-go” !
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Auto Restoration and Hot Rod Build Tips……Part 2
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
Here are some more build tips for your restoration or hot rod project. Build tips are courtesy of Hot Rods
When mocking up components such as this A/C box cover the inlets and outlets with tape to keep dust and grinding grit from entering the chamber. It is very difficult to [...]
1946 Ford Street Rod Part 14
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
The rust repairs and fabrication continue on the ‘46 Ford. Here are some of the rust repairs on the right rear upper quarter panel and trunk jamb.
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Gilmore Car Museum Restoration Program for High School Students
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
From http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com
An innovative pilot program that matches adult mentors with high school students interested in the automotive arts is the newest educational step being taken by the Gilmore Car Museum, near Kalamazoo, MI to fulfill its mission of becoming a resource to the community.
Beginning its first full week as an [...]
Teens Compete in Delo Tractor Restoration Competition
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
I never had heard of this competition until Chip from Cohn & Wolfe sent me an email about it. I watched videos that were submitted for each restoration and I was truly impressed with what these kids had done with these old tractors. They had them tore apart into hundreds [...]
Ducktail Run Post #2
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Man….one of the things I like most about the Ducktail Run is that the Voodoo Kings car club usually have a good showing. One of the club members….Voodoo Larry Grobes ALWAYS brings something KOOL to the “party”. This year was no exception. His flat mint green traditional rod was absolutely [...]
Auto Restoration and Hot Rod Build Tips…….Part 1
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
Here’s a new series of articles to give you some ideas and tips for building your car. These tips will come in handy whether your restoring your car back to original or building a hot rod or a muscle car. This post is courtesy of Hot Rods
Just before paint you [...]
Ducktail Run, Gas City, Indiana 2009
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Well, it’s really hard to fathom that another year has passed since our last visit to the Ducktail Run in Gas City, Indiana. My father and I have been making the trek pretty much every year since the early 1980’s. The Ducktail Run is held every year in conjunction with [...]
Last Post from Rebel Run 2009
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Well, it was another great year in Lima, Ohio. Can’t believe some of the best Midwest shows of the year have come and gone. The good thing is that I’ve still got LOADS of photographs taken at the James Dean Run and the Ducktail Run. Both of these events took [...]
LCCC Fall Tour 2009 Sam’s Joint - Red Brick Inn
Submitted by Mikes Show-N-Shine Blog
It was a beautiful, if cold, day for our final driving tour. With the sun shining, we met at Bob and Vickie’s home, surrounded by gorgeous trees and acres of green grass. We all entered Bob’s garage to hear the plans for the tour.
This is the “work” room in Bob’s garage [...]
Readers Rides…Jim’s ‘49 Merc Convertible Part 2
Submitted by Auto Restoration 101 Blog
Here’s some more pictures of Jim’s Mercury convertible restoration.
This shows the left side of the trunk floor. Using a parts car as Jim did for sheet metal works great because you know the parts will fit. Notice how they braced up the back of the body as they are doing [...]
Rebel Run Post #11
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
I love the flames, pinstripes, and flat blue paint on this Ford.
Who says “Big Boys don’t play with toys?”
Cool pinstriping on the tailgate of a Falcon wagon.
Some should remake the movie “Ben Hur” and use this car for the chariot race!
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Rebel Run Post #10
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Another shot of the v8 barstools!
I think I’ve seen this car at Lima the past 3 years, but still one of the coolest at the show.
Who says “more doors” can’t be cool?
Another shot of the color shifting Caddy.
My question….Where did you hide the radiator?!?!
Wow…the digital camera didn’t do this Camaro [...]
Rebel Run Post #9
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Trying to let the pictures speak for themselves today…however, check out the red rod pictured above. Chevrolet pickup cab, tractor hood….definitely different. And how about the Morris Minor gasser pictured below? Very Suede and Chrome worthy!
Saw this truck last year. Love the color, love the panel truck doors customized into [...]
Rebel Run Post #8
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Still lots of cool pictures from the 2009 Rebel Run in Lima, Ohio to post, including this sweet wagon.
And speaking of sweet wagons…how about this one for you Mopar lovers!
I’ve seen this Pro Street Rambler several times this summer…still very kool.
Got a big hauling job? How about a stretch GMC.
My [...]
Rebel Run Post #7
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Well, another Studebaker pickup brings another “photo-op” for my car club buddy. Just trying to give Ol’ Billy plenty of ideas for his Studebaker build!
In the “I’ve never seen anything like it” category…How about a barstool that straddles a v8 engine! I’m sure your mother would worry about ya if [...]
Rebel Run Post #7
Submitted by Suede and Chrome Blog
Well, another Studebaker pickup brings another “photo-op” for my car club buddy. Just trying to give Ol’ Billy plenty of ideas for his Studebaker build!
In the “I’ve never seen anything like it” category…How about a barstool that straddles a v8 engine! I’m sure your mother would worry about ya if [...]
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