Clif Inman’s 1957 Chrysler (Joe Wilhelm built)

Friday, July 1, 2011
Clif Inman’s 1957 Chrysler (Joe Wilhelm built)

Most HAMBrs know this car from the the cover of “Andy Southard’s Custom Cars of the 1950s” (which is ironic, because Andy took that picture in the early… continue reading »

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John Dietrich 51 Chevy (Valley Customs)

Thursday, June 23, 2011
John Dietrich 51 Chevy (Valley Customs)

John Dietrich was a true custom car nut. He was one of those guys that bought an almost-new car like his 1951 Chevrolet 2 door hardtop, and took… continue reading »

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The Wally Welch Mercury (Ayala Bros. version)

Tuesday, June 21, 2011
The Wally Welch Mercury (Ayala Bros. version)

There are so many iconic 49-51 Mercs built in the early 50s, but Wally’s car has always stood out to me as one of the best. Maybe it… continue reading »

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Happy Birthday Gene Winfield

Thursday, June 16, 2011
Happy Birthday Gene Winfield

Gene’s birthday is June 16th and the iconic car customizer turns a very young 84 years old. His whole life story has been told in parts many times… continue reading »

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Floyd De Bore 1958 Pontiac Bonneville

Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Floyd De Bore 1958 Pontiac Bonneville

If you asked me what some of my favorite Pontiac model years are, 1958 wouldn’t be at the very top of the heap. It was a bit of… continue reading »

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Jack Hershey & “Shorty” Ewing’s ’57 Thunderbirds

Thursday, June 9, 2011
Jack Hershey & “Shorty” Ewing’s ’57 Thunderbirds

This is a car show sight you don’t behold everyday: Nearly identically modified 1957 Thunderbirds, owned by a couple of buddies who just wanted to pool their ideas… continue reading »

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Pete Millino’s Shoebox Ford

Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Pete Millino’s Shoebox Ford

I seem to be posting a lot about shoeboxes lately. I guess I’m going through a phase of some sort. I wasn’t even looking for one this morning… continue reading »

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Diggin’ a 36 Humpback…

Friday, June 3, 2011
Diggin’ a 36 Humpback…

I’m not usually one to talk about cars on our classifieds page, but I couldn’t help but take notice of a certain body style that I never would… continue reading »

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