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

Awesome, Luke!!!...can't wait to get there!!!

 

Good luck with your flights!

 

I'm sorry Steve, but i'm unable to post any photos untill I get back home, next week Wednesday. But I'm sure others will do!

 

I thought the Aztec wasn't gonna make it!?!

 

Got a chill looking at that shot!

29 hours to go and I should be landing there getting chills in person

 

Luke, thanks see you later. Slim

 

holy crap.... seeing that teaser shot was like taking a real "shot". So bloody excited to be there tomorrow

 

is it really going to be that bright in there? I need to buy film, and was thinking about grabbing some 160 and bringing the tripod, but if it is that bright I will leave the tripod at home.

 

I tend to be more of a "rodder", but this shot makes me wish I had been able to attend this "gathering of greats". This event looks far more exciting to me than the previous Deuce and Merc celebrations. What an incredible sight! The diversity in this shot is amazing......and this is set up day, and only a portion of what will be there!!
Great Job Axle, Rikster, Jeff and the rest who set this up!
I hope the magazines coverage on this is incredible!

 

WINNER "BEST MILD CUSTOM" 1998 GNRS: MANUEL ARTECHE'S 1961 BUICK INVICTA...


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(Above left: Manuel's clone of Watson's Original "Grapevine" Chevy; Above right: Manuel's '41 Ford Custom with paint by Gene Winfield)​

Sadly, I won't be able to be at the GNRS to celebrate, and "THE INVICTA" is on display at Darryl Starbird's National Rod & Custom Hall Of Fame.​

Wish I could have had it transported to the show for this weekend.

But, Manuel's work & his legend is alive...See the Tribute Page to Manuel (with Interview comments from John D'Agostino & Jerry Weesner) at this link: http://www.legends.thewwbc.net/gpage117.html​

Many thanks Manuel...for all you gave to the R&C Industry with all those years of your building great customs and expert craftsmanship.​

Jonnie King www.legends.thewwbc.net​

 

did you get a shot of the gold chevy in the background? Ha ha lots of work but we made it, the chevy was painted 2 weeks ago, put together ect now i cant wait till I start on my 41. Axle thank you again

 

I dropped my Merc off last night and just from what I seen.It's going to be amazing.

 

I swear I got a chubby after seeing that picture
Time is dragging, I want to hit the road and see this awsome display

 

Took alot of pictures on setup last night gonna be a great show so many great cars.

click below to view pictures
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewlw/sets/72157625790567239/show/with/5391958399

 

Hi Rik...in any case i will be patiently waitin your coverage wich is gonna be stellar as usual...im a bit pissed that i cant be there this time but i feel quite comfortable that you're there in person so the event will be fully covered in the best way...history in the making here!
Right on, Rik...huge THANKS for all of you guys involved to make it happen

 

Why are some of the hoods open? Number one rule at this Kustom display
should be all hoods have to be shut. Hopefully it is only temporary.

Thanks for the tease Luke..

Happy Trails, Mick

 

why shut? i agree that a car like the sam barris merc should be shown hood closed, but a car like mox millers 58 with completely detailed engine bay and trunk were intended to be shown off... just like they did when they were built.

 

BRING A TRIPOD!!
That shot was taken with one on a slow shutter speed.

 

When a Kustom is shown with its hood open it takes away from the body line and the
kool profile that the owner tried to achieve. The '58 may be the exception to the rule.
Ok then everybody else keep your hoods shut..

 

Thats ok Rik I know that your coverage will be worth the wait ! Say hi to the Pizano Buick for me , oh and Sam Fooses Ford coupe, oh and the Aztec and the Bonneville Boomer.......well you get the idea ! Hope you have a great time (I know you will!)

 

Move in, and they actually did make sure the battery cable is removed and wrapped in tape.

 

8 hours... plane ride.... then 2 1/2 hour wait.... more planes... then....

awesome...

 

Well if the mags don't do it justice you can bet the HAMB will!

 

Anyone know if this is done at Detroit ?
Ron

 

WOW.....WOW....WHAT A GREAT SHOW!
This is a must see guys & gals.
This brought back some great memories for me,
THANKS to all for put'n this awesome show on!!!

 

The custom room is amazing, you have to see it in person, GO!

I'll be in the southwest corner with my booth, I get to see it for 3 days, not bad-

 

This hall is sensory overload for the eyes. They are like candy... sweet, sugary candy.

If you want a break from the 'nice cars', come by the Suede Palace and look at my semi-custom, surviving roadster. I might be next to it, so say hello. Axle put me right next to the stage.

 

I wanted to be there so bad I could damn near cry. I had to spend the $$$$ I set aside on something else that was "life-sized" important. Well in advance, thanks to ALL OF YOU from the bottom of my heart for the pics.

 

Wow wow wow!!! Thanks to all who made this show happen! We were lucky enough to be part of a crew setting up a display, so we had access to the show on wednesday and thursday! Word can't describe this show!!


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Don't know if this link has been posted already (sorry if it has been).
Ron
http://public.fotki.com/wackydave/car_shows/car-shows-2011/grand-national-road/