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Painless Performance Products presents Street Rodder TOP 100 For the Top 100 program, Street Rodder attends 10 particular car shows each year and picks 10 vehicles at each to make up the Top 100. For more on where those shows are and how they’re voted on, check StreetRodder.com.  Paul White, Portland, ME /...  Paul White, Portland, ME / ’58 Chrysler Imperial There’s always plenty of creativity flowing at Back Bay Customs in Portland, Maine. Shop owner Paul White came across a clean ’58 Chrysler Imperial and decided to update it with cutting-edge technology while keeping the mechanicals all Chrysler. The car was matched with an ’06 Dodge Magnum SRT8 platform (stretched 14 inches) complete with a 6.1L Hemi, suspension, and interior.  Keith Goettlich, Rochester,...  Keith Goettlich, Rochester, MA / ’37 Chevy coupe Influenced by Westergard, Keith Goettlich’s coupe was chopped 3 inches by good friend Dave Paras of Paras Rod & Kustom. It was then slammed with a Heidts IFS and RideTech ’bags. The ’38 Chevy headlights, custom hood sides, and Foxcraft skirts round out the body while a ’53 Olds dash cluster and 401ci Nailhead V-8 complete it.  Ken Reister, Littleton, CO...  Ken Reister, Littleton, CO / ’33 Ford coupe A unique design brought to life by Chip Foose, Ken Reister’s coupe was built at Reister’s Rod Shop, blending the lines of a ’33 Ford coupe with the nose of a ’36 Ford. Rolling on custom wheels by Foose, the coupe gets its go from a 392ci Ford SVO engine topped with a Kinsler fuel injection (originally mechanical and converted to electronic).  Jon Schuchart, York, PA /...  Jon Schuchart, York, PA / ’26 Ford roadster John Schuchart’s roadster rides on an owner-built spine featuring a C’d front and 12-inch rear kick while ’38 Ford lever shocks and Lucky 7 hairpins add style. Steering is through a Schroeder box via a vintage boat wheel while a ’55 Mercury 292ci V-8 topped with an Offy three-pot sets the pace.  Bob Schutte, Henniker, NH...  Bob Schutte, Henniker, NH / ’32 Ford roadster If you’re 6-foot-8, your hopes of fitting into a Deuce are pretty slim. Bob Schutte worked with Mike Casey at Enigma Rod Shop who engineered a rear-engine hot rod with plenty of interior room from a Harwood body and an extended firewall. An injected ZZ4 Chevy 350ci mill is linked to a TH425 motor home trans.  John Peters, Edison, NJ /...  John Peters, Edison, NJ / ’37 Ford coupe After completing the rolling chassis and nailing a 302ci Ford V-8 to the ’rails; John delivered the coupe to the team at Bad Donkee Hot Rods to work their magic. Completing it in lustrous ruby red polished suede, they dialed in all the systems and handed it over to Mike Sholley to lay out the business office.  Doug Bredbury, Durham, CT...  Doug Bredbury, Durham, CT / ’32 Ford coupe Built in his home shop, the coupe features a masterful chop, bobbed rear fenders, a perfect stance, and magnesium wheels. A dressed-to-impress 348ci Chevy mill topped with an Offy six-pot linked to a Tremec T5 dumps spent gases through custom lake pipes while power goes through a Jag rear.  Bryan & Kerela Jones, Fairport,...  Bryan & Kerela Jones, Fairport, NY / ’36 Ford Tudor Wrapping up an eight-year home build, the ’36 was loaded with custom touches, including a perfect steel body coated in a combination of merlot and champagne gloss, a seamless headliner with stainless trim, an Ultraleather interior, and Billet Specialties Fast Lane wheels. A detailed 383 Chevy V-8 linked to a 700-R4 trans makes long trips a breeze.  Mark Giambalvo, Womelsdorf,...  Mark Giambalvo, Womelsdorf, PA / ’56 Ford Ranch Wagon To create a signature ride for his shop, Creative Rod & Kustom, Mark Giambalvo went all-out on the wagon, setting the stance with an IFS and four-link rear while adding one-piece side glass and Mini Cooper door handles to the body. Bathed in black, a Ram Jet 350 adds plenty of power to spin classic American Racing wheels.  Don Kalina, Dalton, PA / ’61...  Don Kalina, Dalton, PA / ’61 Chevy Impala Don Kalina’s Impala had plenty of aggressive attitude, thanks to the crew at Distinctive Street Rods who made the body razor-sharp and slammed then it to the ground on RideTech ’bags. Power comes from a 572ci GM crate V-8 linked to a Tremec six-speed while its immaculate interior was by Rick Perez. Voltage drop is common in vehicles when too small gauge of wire is used to power accessories. Bad connections can also cause voltage drop as well as a switch that isn’t designed to carry enough amperage for an accessory. Check the output of the alternator and compare it to your voltmeter; they should be within a tenth of a volt for best performance. It’s easy to see that Tom’s... It’s easy to see that Tom’s coupe has just the right stance to make it look bitchin’ cruising the strip on any given night. Best Ford in a Ford With the fairgrounds packed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Goodguys East Coast Nationals, it was a perfect time for Street Rodder and Ford Racing’s recognition of Street Rodders who install a late-model Ford engine in a Ford hot rod. A thorough cruise through the event led us to Tom Weisman of Poughkeepsie, New York, who is the latest award recipient with his cool ’40 Ford coupe, fitted with a 302ci Ford Racing crate V-8 linked to a Ford C4 transmission. Breathing deep through an Edelbrock intake and matching 650-cfm carb, it was dressed up with just enough chrome accents. The coupe sits on an original spine updated with a Ford 9-inch rear out back and IFS up front for smooth handling. Rolling on vibrant wheels from TQ capped with BFGoodrich wide whites, a razor-sharp body was treated to just enough navy blue pearl accented by vibrant red pinstriping. Inside, a comfy bench was covered with yards of dazzling white vinyl while business is handled by a Lokar shifter along with a Flaming River tilt column topped with a classic banjo-style wheel to set the course. For added comfort, Vintage Air keeps the cabin cool while Pioneer keeps the tunes cranking and VDO gauges monitor the vitals. Congratulations to Tom Weisman who will receive a Limited Edition jacket as the award winner.  The Ford Racing 302ci crate...  The Ford Racing 302ci crate V-8 looks perfect with just enough dazzle, accented by an Edelbrock intake and matching 650-cfm carb to make plenty of power.  Classic threads were expertly...  Classic threads were expertly matched with just enough comfort features from Vintage Air, Flaming River, and Lokar.  Congratulations Tom Weisman...  Congratulations Tom Weisman and welcome to the exclusive group of rodders who have received special honors for their accomplishment.
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