Customs History of the Custom display ~ GNRS ~ OFFICIAL thread info & photo's

What a great line up. Can't wait.

 

Hi everyone, Sorry i haven't replied earlier but its been a busy weekend. I will answer all of your PM's today. We really appreciate the input and are taking in to consideration every single one of your suggestions/recommendations , will review it, then decide what is best for our custom display. Some of you have made some clever points and some have asked very valid questions which will be answered shortly. Again, thanks for your input. I will follow up with with Airport,Hotel,Motel info in just a few.
Axle

 

HOTEL & MOTEL info: These are all within a 1/2 mile to 3 mile radius of the Pomona Fairplex. Prices will range from $44.00 - $100 per night.

Howard Johnson Express Inn
721 South Indian Hill
Claremont, Ca. (BC Cafe Restaurant across the street - VERY good food)

Claremont Lodge
763 S. Indian Hill
Claremont,Ca.

Hotel Claremont
840 S. Indian Hill
Claremont, Ca.

Comfort Inn
1421 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, Ca.

Extended Stay America Los Angeles
601 W. Bonita Ave.
San Dimas, Ca.

Red Roof Inn
204 North Village Ct.
San Dimas, Ca.

Kellog West Conference Center
3801 W. Temple Ave.
Pomona, Ca.

Best Western Diamond Bar Hotel & Suites
259 Gentle Springs Lane
Diamond Bar, Ca.

Super 8 Motel
1282 W. 7th Street
Upland, Ca.


AIRPORT INFO:

Ontario International Airport
2900 E. Airport Dr.
Ontario, Ca. 91761

Located off the 10 Freeway at Haven exit , the airport is less than 10 miles to the fairplex.

 

OTHER ATTRACTIONS:

NHRA MUSEUM
1101 W. McKinley Ave.
Pomona,Ca. 91768
Ph. (909)-622-2133 (Located south of the Fairplex)

EARLY FORD STORE
108 W. Bonita Ave.
San Dimas, Ca. 91773
Ph. (909)-305-1955
www.earlyfordstore.com (They specialize in 1928-1960 Ford parts)

 

LOOKING FOR A CAR:

Went to Joe Bailon's open house party back in 1991 then attended his KKOA car show in Auburn California the next day. While we were there this original 50's custom was shown and was in excellent condition . After that i remember seeing it at Paso. I believe the car is in northern California . Does anyone know the car and its current owner?

Dick McArdle Chevy.

 

Man I wish I started Ed Sloan's Plymouth a year ago. next year...next year

 

Bump to the top for a GREAT cause.

Axle, I will get your photos of Gene's business card to you ASAP. Thanks for what you are doing!

 

Butch Hurley!

-Juan

 

Ya I know the car havent seen it in a while I'll be going to bakersfield and Joe Bailons's show in a couple of weeks I will take the pic and ask bailon for ya. I think it lives in the foothills by me??
Dave Hitch

 

Got room for this one...??? Just completed in June...built by a 72 year old ColoRODo native...



Watch for a "feature thread" on this '39 here on the HAMB in the next few days...plus a 60's survivor hot rod and a long lost kustom sports job...!!!

R-

 

Axle. What a great selection of customs for this show. I am looking forward to seeing some of these cars that I lost sleep over as a kid wishing I could either own it or see it in person. I will be there in January, so I can finally get some sleep......

 

Enjoy your sleep now because as it gets closer and you find out more of whats going to be there , those sleepless nights will be back. Remember.....we are just getting started.

 

Keith, it will be great to finally meet you in person!

 

Wow! This will be amazing. And I'm gonna be there!

Me and the lady travels from Sweden to Vegas wednesday 26th jan., starting our two week roadtrip there.
A couple of days in Vegas, and then off to Pomona (via El Mirage, just to have seen this holy place...) and LA. Then continuing the trip to San Francisco on Highway 1.

Can't wait to see all the customs I've only read about or seen in photos!

 

Very Very Cool... I'll be there...

 

Wow!! I will do what I can to be there - but if I miss... Is this by any chance a gathering that will take place again in near future or is this a unique event?

Mikael

 

I think I might have to fly out for this one too!.I know its right after the Holidays,but it will be worth it.

 

This will be a Unique Event!
Not saying anything like this will not happen again. But next time there might be another theme etc.
This collection of custom car, and loads of fantastic memorabilia will be gathered only for this event. So if you are a custom car enthusiast... better safe up to fly out there in January 2011.

 

Well well, Not to imply that what anyone else has done as far as shows hasn't been good but i really don't think anything like this has been done prior? The plan was originally to fly out next summer but due to this thread 3 of us have just made arrangements to fly out from England. Amazing work so far boys, and a big thanks for posting hotel information. To see all of these original forties customs in one spot - speechless

 

On to the other side of the board , are there any idea's,rumors or such, on the whereabouts of the Golden Sahara ?

 

The Golden Sahara is still owned by its original owner Jim Street (Skonzakis) its unrestored but complete.

 

Was already planning on going, but now I will definitely be there for the weekend!!!
I vote Cole Foster's 36 also, it belongs for the fact that it raised the bar in what a "new" build should look like

 

Is there any way you can get the Sonny Daout Dodge for the show? I'd be so in there.

 

Wow the more I read this thread the more depressed I get that I won't be able to make the show. Looks like it is going to be incredible guys!!

 

Sonny's name on H.A.M.B is Sonny Day Out. Got togather with
him at the Merc show so I believe that he will go to this show too.
Just talk him into driving instead of flying.
TwoChops

 

Cant wait for January!!!! looking forward to meeting you Rikster

 

K13 , if there is anyway you can get down here ,you will want to try to make it,you will never forget this event !

 

I really want to make it but my wife is due the first week of February and I might as well not come home after words if I wasn't home for that.

 

Axle, thanks for the list of motels. For anyones info, the Comfort Inn is $62.00 for Seniors.

 

Are you bringing your Chevy Keith?