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The 11th Goodguys PPG Nationals - Columbus In JulyIt Must Be Time For The Goodguys Nationals From the December, 2008 issue of Street Rodder By Brian Brennan Photography by Brian Brennan, Eric Geisert, Jim Rizzo
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The 11th Goodguys PPG Nationals held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio, has proven to an exciting event over the years. Given the event is open to street rods, customs, classic trucks, and muscle cars through 1972, there's something new and interesting to see around every corner. Over the past five years, the importance of the event cannot be denied as builders (professional and homebuilt) compete for some of the most prestigious industry awards. Goodguys has developed its special awards program highlighted by the Street Rod of the Year, Street Machine of the Year, Truck of the Year-Late Finalist, Muscle Car of the Year Finalist, Boyd Coddington's Pro's Picks, PPG Dream Car, Rod & Custom Top Tin, and Street Rodder Top 100. This gathering of awards guarantees honors for a wide berth of rodders. Since the inception of this event, a subtle but significant development has gradually taken place. Of the reported 5,814 registered entrants, some 2,695 (46 percent) were pre-'49 while 3,119 (54 percent) were post-'48. (An additional 582 cars were present in the "for sale" corral, which is added to the overall car count, producing 6,396.) This represents the first time in the event's history that post-'48 cars and trucks have outnumbered pre-'49. Interestingly, the single largest grouping of any one year of car or truck was the 1932 Ford, with 252 pre-registered. Wayne Piepenbrok of Indianapolis,... Wayne Piepenbrok of Indianapolis, IN had his '32 highboy five-window coupe present and powered with a 427in SBC and Billet Specialty five spokes. Again, five-windows are cool, and there are too few of these around. Within the Street Rod of the Year category the top five finalists for this year's award included Joe Stuban ('32 Ford roadster), George Poteet's '32 Ford delivery, Mack and Shelley Bernd ('32 Ford Cabriolet), Steve Legens ('36 Ford roadster) and Sam Magarino ('32 Ford roadster). In the end it was Poteet with his '32 Ford panel that took home top honors. Highlights of Poteet's Deuce include: truck was built by Dave Lane of Fast Lane Rod Shop using a steel '32 Ford sedan delivery. The body was lengthened while the doors were shortened 1.5 inches, flush-mounted roof insert, pie-cut hood, fenders cut and reshaped, and custom splash aprons. The bodywork and paint came under the watchful eye of Dave Lane at his shop, where he sprayed the DuPont Super Jet black basecoat/clearcoat. The chassis and suspension was custom-fabricated featuring stainless steel riveted crossmembers and engine mounts, handmade wishbones (front and rear), and a Hot Rod Works quick-change rearend. The wheels are custom machined and milled with hand-made center caps. Larry and Ryan Hill of Hawkestone,... Larry and Ryan Hill of Hawkestone, OH, brought their 1931 Ford highboy coupe sitting on a Model A frame powered with the always popular and reliable 350/350 combo. Can't go wrong with Radir wheels and BFG wide whites. The interior sports handmade steel and wood, featuring Carhardt seats, '32 Ford truck door panels, '32 Chrysler gauge panel with Classic Instruments custom gauges, and a scaled down '32 Ford steering wheel. The powertrain is based on a 327-inch Chevy with hi-po (camel hump) heads, Tri-power, and a Ford Top Loader four-speed. Another hotly contested award was the Street Machine of the Year. Erv Roller with his Ring Brothers-built 1969 Camaro took home the "iron." The top five finalists for this year's award included Kevin Alstott ('68 Camaro), Gary Abraham ('70 Nova), Erv Roller ('69 Camaro), Jeff Hanson ('69 Camaro) and James McLeod ('69 Camaro convertible). Part of this year's award criteria required that all competing street machines take part in a three-lap autocross. (This proved to be a crowd favorite with many of the spectators on the grounds working their way over to the competition zone to watch.) Woller strapped himself into his '60 Camaro and cranked out three very impressive lap times with a best of 18.466 for the 1,000-foot course. Woller defeated the largest field of contenders ever (28 cars) for the Street Machine of the Year crown. Of course, we are a bit partial but the Street Rodder Top 100 program presented by Turtle Wax. It is always a favorite for us and all the rodders who take home an award from Goodguys, a jacket from SR, and now eligible for the Street Rodder Online Street Rod of the Year. Voting is happening right now on line at www.streetrodderweb.com; vote for you favorite rod.
We look forward to next summer, as the Goodguys Nationals is shaping up to be one very fun event.
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 Todd Doyle of Duluth, MN,...  Todd Doyle of Duluth, MN, has his '52 Buick 'vert loaded with a Mitchell Hardcore 572-inch big-block Chevy, a 4L80 overdrive, and Wilwood power disc brakes at the corners.  The Goodguys/Classic Instruments...  The Goodguys/Classic Instruments 2008 Street Rod of the Year award was presented to George Poteet's 1932 Ford sedan delivery.  The Street Machine of the...  The Street Machine of the year went to North Lake, WI's Erv Roller for his 1969 Camaro.  For the Mopar fans, Bob and...  For the Mopar fans, Bob and Kameron Maynard of Troy, OH, had their primered four-door '66 Plymouth present and decked out with a 383, wires, and O-rings for rubber.  Turtle Wax Presents Street...  Turtle Wax Presents
Street Rodder Top 100
As is the case with all his hot rods, Jeff Eischen's '23 T will knock your socks off. Jeff's roadster sports a '34 Ford Model-B OHV banger backed by a '48 Ford tranny and a '40 Ford-based homebuilt quick change rear. Add that to a slew of cool components like '39 Lincoln brakes, a '31 front axle, '37 Ford wire wheels, and a slew of trick engineering and fabrication details, and you've got a real winner. Will appear in an upcoming issue of Street Rodder.  Newark, OH's Bob Johnson snagged...  Newark, OH's Bob Johnson snagged a Top-100 pick with his beautiful Deuce Vicky. Bob's '32 is powered by a stout 383-cube small-block Chevy backed by a 700-R4 trans and a 9-inch Ford rear. A Super Bell dropped axle, a racy Moon tank, and a quartet of Americans wrapped in black walls round out one heck of a ride.  Awesome is the best way to...  Awesome is the best way to describe Al Miller's Romulus, MI-based '33 Ford coupe. This homebuilt heartthrob of a three-window rolls on a set of Halibrand's and is motorvated by a healthy stroker small-block Chevy.  Wally Abela's no-nonsense...  Wally Abela's no-nonsense closed-cab '32 pickup has gotta be one heck of an E-ticket ride. This 392-Hemi powered Deuce not only packs a pot full of power, but some nifty hot rod touches like a 3-inch chop and a 5-inch channel.  Jim and Nancy Sievenpiper...  Jim and Nancy Sievenpiper took time off from the ranch to motor over to Columbus in their oh-so-classy '46 Plymouth coupe. When not raising a slew of beef cattle, the Upstate New York couple build and enjoy a herd of cool hot rods. This one, the couple's latest, features a 354-cube Hemi backed by a 700-R4 trans, Fatman Fabrications IFS, and a custom-fabricated stainless exhaust system.  We found Rick Maxwell and...  We found Rick Maxwell and his way-cool '36 three-window in the "back forty," away from all the profilers. Rick's '36 has been his hot rod driver for well on 36 years, and its Flame Red finish and 302/C4 combo are as fresh and reliable as ever. This Wooster, OH, hot rod would have been just as at home in the Pro's Pick area as it was out back in the last row, and we're awful happy we spotted it!  Darrel Potter's fresh new...  Darrel Potter's fresh new '50 shoebox turned heads all weekend. This Bradford, PN-based Ford ain't just a good looker, either-406-cubes, dual quads, a 700-R4, and a 9-inch provide a powerful punch to a show-car-quality ride. Great looks and lots of muscle-what else could ya ask for?  One of our favorites was Dennis...  One of our favorites was Dennis Bleile's traditional A-coupe. This black, flamed, 5-inch-chopped beauty is the epitome of hot rodding-all the right parts in all the right places. Radirs and wide-whites were just the icing on the cake for this little gem.  Al "Stretch" Morgan's '51...  Al "Stretch" Morgan's '51 Henry J is about the coolest gasser we've seen. This "Non" record holder looks like it's ready to launch at all times, and its un-corked 327 barks like a junkyard dog-e didn't have a bone, so we tossed it a Top-100 pick instead!  Bob Roger's '58 Chevy Delray...  Bob Roger's '58 Chevy Delray is a perfect example of just how cool these one-year-wonders can be. Bob's two-door-post is powered by a 350/700 combo for great performance and reliability, and its flawless black paint and 18- and 20-inch Coys wheels and air ride suspension give it just the right attitude.  The judges (Paul Stoll, PPG's...  The judges (Paul Stoll, PPG's custom painting trainer; Brian Brennan, editorial director of Street Rodder; Larry Wood, chief designer at Hot Wheels; Dave Perewitz of Perewitz Cycle Fabrication; and Ed Capen (not pictured) of Goodguys Rod & Custom Association) presented winner Jim Cooper (center) with a plaque, which was just the beginning of goodies.  John F. Beecher of Lafayette,...  John F. Beecher of Lafayette, IN, had his 1903 Olds one-of-a-kind in PPG competition, and it was painted with the Hot Wheels Spectraflame Anti-Freeze Green.  Jim and Melinda Cooper of...  Jim and Melinda Cooper of Laguna Hills, CA, brought their 1956 Chevy Handyman 2-door wagon painted in Hot Wheels Spectraflame Medium Sapphire, and for their efforts took home PPG Paint Your Ride winner honors.  Keith and Kathleen Bright...  Keith and Kathleen Bright from Salina, KS, were also in the PPG running with their 1931 Chrysler Model 309 4-door sedan painted in Hot Wheels Spectraflame Anti-Freeze Green.  Rick and Kathy Adams of Backus,...  Rick and Kathy Adams of Backus, MN, had their 1950 Studebaker R series pickup painted in Hot Wheels Spectraflame Orange in the PPG running.  Brent Keener and Tom Paternoster...  Brent Keener and Tom Paternoster from Rochester, MI, brought out their 1932 Ford highboy roadster to compete for the PPG Paint Your Ride honors, and it was painted in Hot Wheels Spectraflame Anti-Freeze Green, Orange, and Lime Gold.  Zachary Hawthorne of Mineral...  Zachary Hawthorne of Mineral City, OH, made the finals with his 1951 Mercury painted in Hot Wheels Spectraflame Purple.  Kevin Young of Byesville,...  Kevin Young of Byesville, OH, was another PPG finalist with his 1953 Ford panel painted in Hot Wheels Spectraflame Rich Yellow Gold, Hot Wheels Blue, Hot Pink and Anti-Freeze Green.  Jerry Ford of New Braunfels,...  Jerry Ford of New Braunfels, TX, was another of the PPG finalists with his 1960 Chevy El Camino painted in Hot Wheels Spectraflame Bright Red and Orange.  David Giles of Arkport, NY,...  David Giles of Arkport, NY, was another of the 12 PPG finalists with his 1969 Chevy El Camino painted in Hot Wheels Spectraflame Medium Sapphire and Anti-Freeze Green.  Clifford Nicholson of Dassel,...  Clifford Nicholson of Dassel, MN, painted his 1959 Ford Thunderbird 'vert in Hot Wheels Spectraflame Lime Gold as one of the PPG finalists.  Tim Doyon of Eagle, ID, painted...  Tim Doyon of Eagle, ID, painted his 1969 Chevy Camaro RS/SS convertible in Hot Wheels Spectraflame Hot Wheels Blue and made it to the PPG finals.  John Joyce of Germantown,...  John Joyce of Germantown, MD, brought out his 1970 El Camino custom painted in Hot Wheels Spectraflame Hot Wheels Blue, Hot Pink, and Medium Sapphire, and made the PPG finals.  Mark Pierson of Sarasota,...  Mark Pierson of Sarasota, FL, was in the running for the Street Rod of the Year with his '41 Willys running a 502 Kinsler fuel injected big-block Chevy. Budnik wheels and MT rubber hold up the Air Ride suspended tube chassis.  Rich Guasco drove from Pleasanton,...  Rich Guasco drove from Pleasanton, CA, with his immaculate steel '32 Ford five-window coupe that sports a 4-inch chop in the front and 3 inches in back. Power is supplied via an LT1 and supported by a 4L60.  Ken and Fran Neumann of Cleveland,...  Ken and Fran Neumann of Cleveland, OH, have the first Dearborn Deuce that was stamped in Detroit. Power is a small-block Chevy with twin four-barrels and Corvette valve covers.  Boyd and Donna Warner from...  Boyd and Donna Warner from Lancaster, OH, brought out their very cool '47 DIVCO milk truck complete with a 472 inch Caddy for power. Sitting on Americans isn't bad, either.  Ted and Gloria Schaum of Viola,...  Ted and Gloria Schaum of Viola, DE, drove in with their very cool-looking '58 Ford wagon, powered by a 351 V8 and backed up to a C4 tranny, all resting on a set of Billet Specialty wheels.  Tim and Cindy Cornett of Avon,...  Tim and Cindy Cornett of Avon, OH, drove down in their incredibly good-looking '62 Chevy Bel Air outfitted with a dual-quad 409 and TH350.  Don and Lizz Kaliwa from DaHon,...  Don and Lizz Kaliwa from DaHon, PA drove in with this beautiful '51 Ford 'vert painted in "perfect bodywork" black with a SBC and 700-R4 tranny. Very cool touches are the louvered hood, frenched headlights, nosed, decked, shaved door handles, and the bright red interior.  Mike Keene of Jackson, MI,...  Mike Keene of Jackson, MI, drove his Deuce highboy phaeton, a street rod we see all too few of-very cool! Note the Stanley Wanless super laid-back windshield.  Another Stanley Wanless windshield-post-equipped...  Another Stanley Wanless windshield-post-equipped hot rod is Jerry Campbell's Delaware based '32 Ford highboy roadster with ET III wheels in back and nifty fog lamp mounted on the headlight bar.  Mike and Angie Sowell from...  Mike and Angie Sowell from Tulsa, OK brought this "Hot Rod Red" '49 Ford convertible packed with a plenty of giddy up via a beautifully detailed LS1 and 4L60E trans.  This should look familiar;...  This should look familiar; it is the American Speed33 convertible, this time with fenders. The all-steel 'vert will make an outstanding piece of rodding tin for Ford lovers.  Dennis Krist of Fort Wayne,...  Dennis Krist of Fort Wayne, IN, showed up with his black over red '28 Ford roadster. Another excellent example of hot rodding that we see too few of; let's have more hot rod Model As!  Paul Frustereo of Willoughby,...  Paul Frustereo of Willoughby, OH, had his custom '50 Chevy pickup on hand. Gotta love the Cragar S/S wheels, frenched headlights, and antenna and the close shave.  Ford Racing showed us this...  Ford Racing showed us this concept manifold for topping its modular four-valve engines with a carburetor. It's dual-plane design, giving excellent fuel distribution and low-end torque curve and can be converted to EFI. The Blue Oval guys haven't committed to producing it; let us know if you like it.  Bill Rinaldi of Cedar Lake,...  Bill Rinaldi of Cedar Lake, IN, has this very sharp looking '48 Chevy three-window lowered and riding just right.  Christian Rodders & Racers...  Christian Rodders & Racers Association have developed a series of "Camps," where rodders of all ages can get together and share their beliefs and have fun at the same time building something we all love.  Jason Hustler of Mississauga,...  Jason Hustler of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada made the trip to Columbus with his '64 Ford Galaxie 500 2-door hardtop sporting a 351 stoked to 408 inches backed by an AOD tranny.  Fred and Linda Golden of Milford,...  Fred and Linda Golden of Milford, OH, were on hand with their shovelnose '53 Studebaker.  Kevin and Tammy Baker from...  Kevin and Tammy Baker from Mastic, NY, was on hand with a little-seen example of hot rodding but nonetheless a great piece of vintage tin-a '31 Chevy Sport Coupe. Small-block with Tri-power is a good choice for power and image.  Steve McKinley of Athens,...  Steve McKinley of Athens, OH, drove in with his phantom Pontiac roadster complete with a 268-inch Flathead straight-8 backed up to a TH350. Tractor seats look right at home.  Ghar Schaffner from OH displayed...  Ghar Schaffner from OH displayed his '62 Chevy complete with a 409 and five-speed. Engine is autographed by "Dyno" Don. As is often the case, rodders want to know how you did something, as evidenced by the ol' down on the knees and look under the car trick.  Fred Brient of Leechburg,...  Fred Brient of Leechburg, PA, brought out his '40 Merc that's powered by a 383 small-block Chevy. Caddy hubcaps, skirts, spots, and wide whites tell the story of this custom.  Bruce Mattozzi of Oil City,...  Bruce Mattozzi of Oil City, PA, showed up with a great-looking hot rod in his 1931 Ford highboy coupe powered by a 350 SBC with Tri-power and a five-speed tranny.
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