Thread: American Grafetti Days
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05-16-2009 08:53 PM #1
Great pictures Steve. You guys in California really do cars up right. I LOVE that mid 50's Buick, and all the others too.
Don
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05-17-2009 12:40 AM #2
Thanks guys. I felt like a kid in the candy store. It was a real honor to talk with the 50 F1 owner, who built his truck up from scratch. We got to talk about all the little stuff that most people wouldn't think of. He told me he prepped all the body work, and then had maico spray the truck, paid extra for the color sanding but save thousands over what his friend put into paint. He said he painted the interior and Jams, and let them do the rest. A thought I've been tossing back and forth for awhile. I noticed his pin stripe details, and told him about Scratch who did Don's car, and his son's car. It was just a real nice time, with folks who put a lot of time, like you guys into their rides.
The guy with the Bubbies pickle panel wagon, was pretty cool too. I wish I had all day to talk with these guys. The event is free to the public, and lasts all day. Unfortunately I've missed it two years running because of work. Next year I getting vacation time! The plan is to have the truck drivable and in the event, each year(missed the deadline two times now, but plan to make it next year, whether in primer, or fully done! The best part is it's three blocks from my house!
Here's a few more shots of the F1
" "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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05-17-2009 12:50 AM #3
Oh what the heck a few more......
" "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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05-17-2009 12:56 AM #4
And a couple of old goats!
" "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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05-20-2009 06:04 AM #5
Great shots! Felt like I was walking the steets there thanks to your great pics!
Don jrDon Jr.
"Once again I have thoroughly disgusted myself"
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05-20-2009 07:31 AM #6
I forgot my camara so thanks for the pics. Oh, and thanks for posting my two cars. I wish that I would have been able to meet you. It's always nice putting a face to the name.Give me something to cut with, I'm going to build a Hotrod
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05-20-2009 09:51 AM #7
Volksrod
I wish I got a chance to talk wit you. Other than the rpu rear engine drive which other car was your? Very cool truck by the way, as I said in the posting, truely unique and original. Very cool." "No matter where you go, there you are!" Steve.
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05-20-2009 10:09 AM #8
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05-20-2009 10:20 AM #9
Thanks for the pictures Steve!! Really like your pickup!!
Volksrod, damn both of those rods are sweet. Rear powered and mid engine powered? How kool is that??Bob
A good friend will come and bail you out of jail....but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying..."Damn....that was fun!
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05-20-2009 11:36 AM #10
Visited a family member at Dockery Ford from the time I was 1 year old through their ownership and then ownership change to Morristown Ford. Dockery was a major player in the Hi Performance...
How did you get hooked on cars?