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2009 East Coast Indoor Nationals - Two Decades of Making Kids Smile20th Annual East Coast Indoor Nationals, December 5-6, 2009 From the January, 2010 issue of Street Rodder By Chuck Vranas
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Marking its 20th year, the East Coast Indoor Nationals raised the bar once again by assembling an amazing array of hot rods, customs, muscle cars, resto's, and modified motorcycles all in the name of the Toys for Tots program benefiting children in need. Event promoter David Cohen canvasses the country every season to personally invite attendees to this very special show. The Cow Palace within the Maryland State Fairgrounds acts as the perfect venue to host the event with its old-time atmosphere reminiscent of classic armory shows of simpler days gone by. With the floor filled to capacity (close to 300 vehicles) it was the perfect way to welcome in the month of December. The Marine Reservists from the 4th Combat Engineering Battalion in Parkville, Maryland, were on hand throughout the day helping raise awareness for the cause and to personally thank all visitors who stopped with a pledge. By the close of the weekend, the show had raised $17,500.00 and had received 250 new toys for donation. We couldn't find a better way to end the year if we tried! You can check it all out at www.eastcoastindoornats.com Flanked by Marine Reservists...  Flanked by Marine Reservists from the 4th Combat Engineering Battalion in Parkville, MD promoter David Cohen helped raise $17,500.00 for Toys for Tots as well as gathering 250 new toys to be donated.  It's always great to see our...  It's always great to see our old pal Charlie Decker aka "One Arm Bandit" at many of the events we cover. We caught him striping this cool Caddy air cleaner destined for the charity auction.  Seductive is the best way...  Seductive is the best way to describe the dramatic '35 Ford coupe known as Sinuous owned by Harold and Rhea Schrader. Rich brown pearl vibe, a custom leather interior; one-off wheels, and infinite attention to detail made this one of the top finalists for the Ridler Award this year.  Coated in Sherwin Williams...  Coated in Sherwin Williams copper pearl gloss, Charles Ingram's '37 Ford rolled on Billet Specialties wheels shod with Kuhmo skins. A 347ci Ford mill and chassis by builder Fred Graefe brought it all home.  Paul Smith's '34 Ford sedan...  Paul Smith's '34 Ford sedan was downright decadent with its mirror straight steel body, 2 1/2-inch chop, glistening DuPont Performance red paint, and max-detailed Street & Performance injected 400ci V-8.  The wild spray-job on Tony...  The wild spray-job on Tony Hancock's '34 Ford hauler stopped us dead in our tracks seeing it encompassed the use of 23 total colors from various manufacturers like House of Kolor, and DuPont.  Hammered hard, Z'd and channeled...  Hammered hard, Z'd and channeled to death, Glen Snavely's '29 Ford sedan had the look of pure evil written all over it.  Starting with a body and chassis...  Starting with a body and chassis from Outlaw Performance, John and Linda Wright used a Chevy 502 Ram Jet for power while Billet Specialties wheels topped with BFG rubber spin the power though a Ford 9" rearend.  The show attracts a few dramatic...  The show attracts a few dramatic classics as well like this rare '38 Buick sport rumble seat convertible Model 66-C (1 of 12 known to exist) owned by Vince Truant. The car features straight-8 power and has only 72,000 miles on the clock.  With the holiday theme of...  With the holiday theme of the event, it was only natural for some of the cars to get into the mood with white felt and ribbons. Steve Barker's '50 Ford coupe was the perfect custom with countless modifications like dual frenched antenna's, frenched headlights, and molded lake pipes.  Wow, where do you start? This...  Wow, where do you start? This '38 Ford truck was molded and smoothed to perfection before being dropped to the pavement and coated in gallons of candy gold effervescence. Owners Mike and Kippy Rudy did a great job!  Originally built by Tom Matroni...  Originally built by Tom Matroni from '53 to '61, this '31 Ford was recently restored to its original glory. A '49 Cadillac V-8 nailed to the 'rails with six 97's perched atop an Edelbrock intake lets you know the coupe has plenty of go. Channeled 6", Z'd 6", and running a suicide frontend, it truly defines an era.  It was wicked cool to be greeted...  It was wicked cool to be greeted by Jim Ewing's original Super Bell coupe as soon as you entered the building. This iconic '34 Ford coupe is one of the most well recognized '34 Fords in hot rod history along with the California Kid and Jake's '34.  Built by Mike McDaniel of...  Built by Mike McDaniel of J&M Rod Works in Glenwood, MD for Steve Garrison, this '29 Ford roaster was packed with a period-perfect goods like a small-block Chevy linked to a Muncie M21 shifted though a Hurst 4-speed...  ...The distinctive Hallok-styled...  ...The distinctive Hallok-styled windshield is reet while a flip-top cowl allows access to numerous service areas.  We can't get enough of Jack...  We can't get enough of Jack and Nancy Maloney's '33 Ford roadster with its classic contemporary styling, subtle paint, and sexy interior by Portage Trim.  Fresh from the stables of...  Fresh from the stables of Nostalgia Works in Sharpsburg, MD, Becky Krolak's early 50's styled '29 Ford pick-up was chopped 4 1/2" and set to rest on a boxed stock chassis with an 11" rear kick. Powered by a '39 Ford V-8 60 packed with go-fast goodies, it shifts thought a '39 box linked to '39 Ford rear  Starting with a stock mint...  Starting with a stock mint '34 Ford sedan which had not seen the road since '59, Mike & Marcia Johnston had the Hot Rod Garage in Denton, MD turn it into a stunning hot rod.
Neat touches include custom nerf bars, a Roush V-8, interior styling by Dean Alexander, and vivid red gloss.  T-bucket's are a gas and Joseph...  T-bucket's are a gas and Joseph Gross' cinnamon metallic cruiser caught or attention with its detailed small-block Chevy, custom interior, and mile wide rear rubber.  Sometimes subtle updates make...  Sometimes subtle updates make for memorable car like Richard Warnsmann's '52 Chevy with its dual frenched antenna's, frenched headlights, light shave and flipper caps.  Jerry Nocar's '33 Ford Speedstar...  Jerry Nocar's '33 Ford Speedstar coupe was loaded with attitude thanks to a Heidt's IFS matched to a polished Heidt's IRS. Custom wheels combined with BFG skins can easily handle the power coming from the 468ci Chevy Rat under the hood.  The most traditional custom...  The most traditional custom of the weekend was this '51 Merc owned by Clyde Warden. Coated in deep wine metallic, it had a perfect chop, just enough custom touches, and Caddy caps.  Nothing 'sez I'm here to party...  Nothing 'sez I'm here to party like a mile-high frontend and a straight axle! Packed with a cross-ram fed big-block there should be no problem spinning the whitewall slicks out back.  Martin Kocevar's polished...  Martin Kocevar's polished suede '32 Chevy had crowds around it all weekend thanks to a perfect stance, great attention to detail, tasteful chrome accents, and vibrant orange steelies.  Wanting to create a wild custom,...  Wanting to create a wild custom, Ken and Sue Duncan shaved, molded, chopped, and slammed their '49 Plymouth to the ground. Accents like the Carson-styled top, and apricot metallic flavor make it memorable.  The oldest car displayed was...  The oldest car displayed was this 1902 Oldsmobile reproduction owned by Wes Rose. Man, it doesn't get any simpler than this.  Barely legal in any state,...  Barely legal in any state, Wade Mahaffey's '27 Ford roadster looks more like a full-on drag car than anything you'd ever catch on the street. Sporting a full tube chassis, it's filled with an angry Mouse and coated in plenty of vivid orange gloss. Don't even try to talk you way out of the ticket!  There were plenty of traditional...  There were plenty of traditional hot rods in attendance including Paul Farace's '29 Reo. Part of the cars unique look comes from being widened 8", a 4" front angle chop, and cranked down stance.  Deadbeater's member Tom Grigaliunas'...  Deadbeater's member Tom Grigaliunas' '28 Pontiac sedan was another rarely seen model...  ...Hammered just short of...  ...Hammered just short of Hell; he added an early T-bird V-8, cowl steering, and just enough rattle grey to cover it all.  Mike Howard's bare metal '29...  Mike Howard's bare metal '29 Ford modified featured a chopped windshield, heavily Z'd rear 'rails, stoke friction shocks, and 2-pot fed Ford V-8.  Channeled hard and set up...  Channeled hard and set up with a nasty rake, Tony Gatta's '31 Ford sedan was souped-up just right running a 3-deuce fed small-block Chevy while rolling on traditional wide whites.  Take a tall T coupe, lay it...  Take a tall T coupe, lay it on a red chassis, fill it with a 289ci Ford V-8, and set it rolling on vintage slotted rims and you have Fred Green's racy '26 Ford.  When was the last time you...  When was the last time you saw a tough old wrecker like Rev. Bill Dorsey's '56 White WC-22 model? Man this thing was just plain cool.  Creating a look like no other,...  Creating a look like no other, Scott Hutchinson channeled and Z'd his '29 Ford Tudor to get it on the ground. Add in wild-styled headers, cowl steering, piecrust Firestone tires, and a black icing to complete the look.  Jesse Hallett gave his hauler...  Jesse Hallett gave his hauler new life with Olds headlights, a Moon tank cut into the grille, and Caddy Dagmar's. Merc taillights, a blanket interior, and bed mounted fuel tank even it all out.  Low slung with loads or personality,...  Low slung with loads or personality, Mark Engelskirch's '42 Chevy pick-up was loaded with a 6-71 blown small-block Chevy topped with a squadron of 97's. The aqua wires wrapped in wide whites and bobbed-bed make it stand out in any crowd.  Coated in East Coast velvet,...  Coated in East Coast velvet, Gary Lee's Brookville-bodied Deuce had a potent '57 Chrysler 392ci Hemi mated to a '70 Chrysler hemi 4-speed for fun. A flake interior, pin-flames, ET wheels, and Moon tank keep it real.  The Lucas-Ellis '33 Plymouth...  The Lucas-Ellis '33 Plymouth coupe is well on the way to becoming a hellish 1/4-mile demon once fuel finally reaches the Chrysler Hemi resting in the framerails.  The show attracts some of...  The show attracts some of the finest custom motorcycles in the area as well like Jeff Gray's Jaags Cycles-built Acid Trip Harley with its mind-bending psychedelic paint scheme.  Gassers are back with a vengeance...  Gassers are back with a vengeance and Bill Poppewell's '37 Chevy coupe took your breath away with its nosebleed stance, blue tinted glass, Radir wheels, and dual-quad fed Rat holding court.  Steve's Restorations of Marcy,...  Steve's Restorations of Marcy, NY wowed the crowds with their '56 Ford F-100 pick-up built as an alternative fuel vehicle. A 460ci Ford V-8 operates on 100% liquid propane while creating 500 horsepower. Now that's a compromise any of us can live with!
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