Autorama Kustoms

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

I'm not a very technical guy. I can't outdo Ray on any pinstriping techs, so I thought I'd post a few of the cars I enjoyed at this past Detroit Autorama.

Until I get a digital camera, I still develop film thru a outside source. Some are now trickling in. I hope you enjoy!

http://photo.starblvd.net/~jhpeters/5-1-1.jpg
I'm not too partial to T-Birds, but this is one of the nicest.

http://photo.starblvd.net/~jhpeters/5-1-5.jpg
This Shoebox was a little much for me, but still a kool ride.

http://photo.starblvd.net/~jhpeters/5-1-4.jpg
My favorite, I loved this car. Just a little El Vago and it's done. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

More to come.

Joel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[fab32]

The Olds is owned by Jon Hall in Saginaw. The man has so many cars he has a warehouse to keep them in. No one knows why he just bought this one . It will probable sit and not be driven. Maybe he just wanted to own something like the unwashed masses. hehe!!

Frank

[safariknut]

Nice pics Joel.That T-Bird is one hell of a car.I agree;the Shoebox is a little busy but to each his own.That Olds IS begging for a few lines.The gold Ford next to the Olds;the guy wanted me to stripe it once! Nice car but I don't see where it could be striped.The flames kind of negate that.JMHO
Ray

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

http://photo.starblvd.net/~jhpeters/5-1-3.jpg
Really nice custom, I'll show the rear later. Kinda different.

http://photo.starblvd.net/~jhpeters/5-1-2.jpg
This was very nice. Bellflower cruiser anyone?

http://photo.starblvd.net/~jhpeters/5-2-2.jpg
This truck was really doin' it for me. Very nice!

Joel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[safariknut]

Joel: Did you get any pics of that BEAUTIFUL Candy Red 52 Caddy or the blue and ivory 63-64 Caddy with the opening grille? Those were two that really "tripped my trigger".That Brizio built 32 with the 35 grille was great also.
Ray

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

Fab32: That Olds Rules! To bad about it's ultimate fate. It should be out every week at some cruise night. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Safariknut: Ray, I gotta drag some more film outta the developers this weekend. I pretty sure I got the Red '52 Caddy. The bue and ivory one , no.

Just a point of interest Ray, Do you believe in adding a pinstripe design on the center of a hood that's been flamed? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Joel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[BARNETT]

Man...there sure were a bunch of cars I DIDN'T see! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif Guess I haveta go again next year. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

I'm an ass man by nature, so here's a few of the nicer rearends from the Detroit Autorama. Enjoy!

http://photo.starblvd.net/~jhpeters/5-2-5.jpg
Here's that Kool T-Bird.

http://photo.starblvd.net/~jhpeters/5-2-3.jpg
Does this chop work with the length of those Caddy quarters? I can't decide. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

http://photo.starblvd.net/~jhpeters/5-2-4.jpg
Here's my new love again. That's a rearend to leave home for! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Barnett: Dan, I came back on Sunday and purposely stayed away from the Pinstripers H.Q. so I could see rides and take pics. I was able to get 2 hrs.in before being bagged and held by Pinstriping pirates. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Joel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[hotrodladycrusr]

Great shots Joel. THANKS!

The White truck/purple flames is owned by none other then our own Starliner's grandpa, Bill Wetstone. A GREAT guy with an AWESOME collection.

The Chevy with the Caddy rear is own/built by a really young guy who took the Alexander Brothers Design award at the Autorama. Well deserved, I loved that car.

[Ron]

Thanks

[safariknut]

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Just a point of interest Ray, Do you believe in adding a pinstripe design on the center of a hood that's been flamed?

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It would depend a lot on the individual car.For instance,on the white and blue Shoebox the striping is very contrasty(?)with the flames but I actually kind of like the look.On the Ford pickup(which is really nice)I think I would've left the striping off to preserve the clean look.Just my opinion.
Ray

[Fat Hack]

Great pics, PPoC!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Did anyone get some photos of the blue 4dr Fleetline that was parked right behind that flat black Olds? That car was kick-ass...almost didn't spot it for a more-door at first!!!

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

Got ya covered Fat Hack! This was a double take kinda ride. It's a kool car.

http://photo.starblvd.net/~jhpeters/5-2-1.jpg
Nice! Love the Chop.

http://photo.starblvd.net/~jhpeters/5-3-1.jpg
Oh ya, real sharp!

Joel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Fast Elvis]

Great kustoms, great shots......thanks Mr. Pan!

[Fat Hack]

Thanks alot, PPoC!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[TP]

And the blue chevy is a 4 door. I love that car.TP

[Unkl Ian]

Joel: Did you get your personalized Kenny Youngblood cartoon framed yet? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

Thanks to all, everybody. I'll have more this weekend. I gotta do the Rods too.

Unkl: I plan on mounting it and adding the pic you took of us. I wanna have it colored too, but I don't trust myself. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I'll send you your pics with Kenny too! You Rockstar! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[50Fraud]

Here's a story about the blue Chevy 4-door.

I saw that car at a show years ago -- I think it was Goodguys Indy 1991. I was amazed at the excellent chop and how completely it disguised the fastback 4-door origin of the car.

The owner/builder was near the car, and he was an older guy with a Billy Gibbons-style beard. I complimented him on the car and asked if he had been building customs for a long time. He replied, "No, this is the first one I've ever built."

I asked him why he happened to start with a fastback 4-door, as it seemed like a challenging body style to customize. He said, "It's the only car I had."

Wonderful.

[hotrodladycrusr]

Here's a shot of my favorite custom at the Autorama. He was a Ridler contender but didn't make the "Great Eight". I have no clue why, seemed to me everything was done to beyond perfection.

http://photo.starblvd.net/~DetroitAutorama/2-1-1.jpg

Rear shot just for Joel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://photo.starblvd.net/~DetroitAutorama/2-1-2.jpg

I've been slowly added photos to my Star album but that site has been running slow so it's taken me forever. I took and uploaded lots of photos of HAMB folks and the Panel Jam there. Feel free to take a look now and I'll continue to add photos till the album is full.

Detroit Autorama 2004 Photos (http://photo.starblvd.net/DetroitAutorama)

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

Hey Denise,

Thanks for adding to the thread! That's an awesome kustom, I did not get shots of that one. The bodywork and detail was spectacular. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[ray]

that green olds has got some serious lines! i wet myself over that rear bumper. more pics denise?

[hotrodladycrusr]

Ray, I beleive it's a Buick and yeah the rear bumper gets me so exited I'd sleep with it if I had the chance http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://photo.starblvd.net/~DetroitAutorama/2-1-4.jpg

A not so good photo
http://photo.starblvd.net/~DetroitAutorama/2-1-3.jpg

I don't know much about this one except I believe it had some or all of the work done by Gene Winfield.

http://photo.starblvd.net/~DetroitAutorama/2-3-4.jpg

http://photo.starblvd.net/~DetroitAutorama/2-3-2.jpg

http://photo.starblvd.net/~DetroitAutorama/2-3-3.jpg

[InPrimer]

Denise its a 48 and the taillights were hand formed kinda '50's Chevy. should have won IMHO, Serge. PS did you hang the sign?

[continentaljohn]

Hey Joel,
Thanks for the sweet pics, but were's all the thirty-twos http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif.

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

Hey C.J.: Those 32's are coming in the next installment of "Autorama Rods". http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[hotrodladycrusr]

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PS did you hang the sign?

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Yes I did, it got a place of honor in my car memoribilia/computer room. Thank you once again, it was very kind of you to think of me when you saw it. Now, I'll think of YOU every time I see it. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif