12th Goodguys PPG Nationals Columbus

Ford changed body styles in late '47 to the '48 body style before going to the slab-sided cars in 1949. Dean Wright's Powder Blue convertible, with a big 454 under the hood, was trimmed at Portage Trim in Ravenna, Ohio.

Friday was the day to have the top down in your car, and Ed Perkins, from Springboro, Ohio, took advantage of the situation in his '50 Chevy while the sun was out.

Looking like it was influenced by the custom Ts of the '60s with its heavy green Metalflake, Blaise Kendall's '23 was up for sale. He'd come down to $16,500 by the time we saw it.

Pinkee's Rod Shop built this Electric Green '32 Ford sedan for Don Smith of Mansfield, Texas. The rod has been a magnet for awards since its completion, and it was one of the five finalists for the Goodguys Street Rod of the Year in Columbus.

We caught Dave Danko cruising his '34 Ford before the rains came down, but the wet stuff didn't slow him or his 221 Flathead down at all.

Brian VanZant's '50 Chevy wagon collected more than just a lot of looks-he also picked up one of the 18 Trendsetter Builder's Choice Award's handed out in Columbus.

We've noticed a few more highboy sedans being built of late, and Brian Wisniewski's '32 Ford reminds us of the old Bearcat and Eastwood Deuce from the '70s-very cool.

We don't see a lot of '47 Ford sedan deliverys, especially ones as nice as the one owned by Dave Harber of New Carlisle, Ohio. The two-tone green and Sage paintjob looks great with the lowered stance. Plus, you can never go wrong with the classic five-spoke wheel design!

Frank Tetro's '32 roadster from Melbourne, Florida, was another finalist in the Goodguys Street Rod of the Year. His Ford featured a 502 motor, a chassis from Alloway's, paint and body from Harbor Auto Restorations, and Dayton wire wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich rubber.

Bob Perreault, from Rogersville, Missouri, built a nice-looking hot rod. Besides the 283/five-speed combo that appeals to us, his Deuce roadster also used some neat Deco-type vents for the hood.

Shane Felger's '49 Ford was stripped of paint on the exterior (except for some excellent artwork across the trunk) but it was sprayed with clear to preserve the metal finish. The pinstriped engine compartment was cool, too.

We're guessing the rain on Saturday didn't bother Rick Scott too much. Based in Decatur, Illinois, Rick was actually able to add to the patina on his '50 Buick Special.