Okay, here we go... It's Friday at the L.A. County Fairplex, spectator gates have only been open for two hours and the place is packed.The car owners and builders are scrambling to get in some last-minute polishing in.
Word going around the show is that participants and spectators alike are extremely pleased that a show with this much history has made Southern California its new home. Thanks to the legendary Pomona Raceway, the Los Angeles County Fairplex is considered to be hallowed ground for hot rodders.
Here's the Street Rodder magazine...
Here's the Street Rodder magazine booth in building 6. Some great cars are featured here like the original McMullen roadster along with the McMullen clone roadster as well as the M2000.
Here's your first look at...
Here's your first look at the 2004 Street Rodder magazine Road Tour car.
Another legendary car in the...
Another legendary car in the SR booth is Gray Baskerville's roadster which is currently owned by Jim Shelton, father of Street Rodder staff member Chris Shelton.
Street Rodder tech editor...
Street Rodder tech editor Ron Ceridono's latest project car is just about finished. We should see this one on the road some time in early 2010.
Here is a little explanation...
Here is a little explanation of what exactly a "Deadliner" is. Ya, just gotta have a sense of humor in this business.
5:00 PM--
Here are few more pics from the show. We've included a couple of cars that are in the running for AMBR honors.
"Concept 36" built by Barry...
"Concept 36" built by Barry White's Street Rod Repair Company, owned by Kent Matranga
Although this is the Roadster...
Although this is the Roadster show there are several sedans, coupes and customs filling three buildings at the Fairplex.
Ala Kart, made famous in the...
Ala Kart, made famous in the '60s by Barris Kustoms, was re-created by Howdy Leadbetter, the NorCal trimmer.
So-Cal Speed Shop's entry...
So-Cal Speed Shop's entry for AMBR consideration.