House of Kolor and parent company Valspar, brought out some of the biggest names in the Kustom world for their first annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

 House of Kolor founder Jon Kosmoski headed up the Thursday afternoon event which honored Sam Barris (represented by son John Barris,) Gene Winfield, Darryl Starbird, Joe Baillon, and Kenneth Howard (Von Dutch.) It was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity for these legends to get together and discuss the impact House of Kolor has had on their careers. They stuck around to sign posters and greet the eager fans who had gathered.

Ford brought out this 1934 Ford Coupe sporting a Ford Ecoboost V-6 from the new Ford Taurus SHO.

The car was built by Detroit Street Rods over the course of about a year. The body came by way of Steve's Auto Restoration and Experi-metal. The engine had to be reworked to fit between the rails of the '34 Replica. Which included the dual turbochargers being moved to the front of the block and the exhaust being custom made to exit the side of the car. The usual front wheel drive transversely mounted set up was scrapped and power is now sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec 5-speed manual and a Ford 9 inch rearend. The 400 horses and 400 lb-ft of torque is sure to get this old meets new, six banger Hot Rod moving in a hurry.

 The Rolling Bones, Keith Cornell and Ken Schmidt, rolled out of Crown Point, Indiana Wednesday morning, had lunch in Bloomington, Illinois with H.A.M.B. buddy Derek and pulled into Morfab Customs in Union, Missouri last night.

 Keith at Morfab Customs was a gracious host and gathered fellow rodders and customers to join in welcoming Keith and Ken. Dennis Parks, Motorbooks author of the recently released Hot Rod Chassis and Builder's Guide, was on-site to take photos. Thanks to Dennis for putting the Rolling Bones in touch with the talented people at Morfab Customs! See Dennis' photos attached.

This afternoon, The Rolling Bones will be stopping into the Darryl Starbird Custom and Hot Rod Hall of Fame in Afton, OK at 1pm. Stop by and say hello if you're in the area: 55251 E. Hwy 85A in Afton. Tomorrow afternoon is a spooky Rolling Bones gathering at Bozo's in Santa Rosa!! Hot Rod Haven Sunday morning... and then Booth #22393 at SEMA Monday afternoon!!

 Grand Prize Winner To Receive $1,500

Calling all car clubs!

 Clubs with active community involvement programs have an opportunity to win the grand prize of a $1,500 cash donation to a favorite charity in the Eagle One Golden Rule Awards competition. Three other Award-winning clubs will each receive a cash donation of $500 for their favorite charity.

Recognizing and rewarding car clubs for outstanding community service programs is how Eagle One car-care products has chosen to promote the fact that there is more to car clubs than just cars.

Winners will be selected in four regions of the U.S.:  West, Midwest, East and South for conducting the most outstanding community service program in their region during 2009. The grand prize will be awarded to the car club judged to have performed the most compassionate achievement.

In addition to a total of $3,000 in cash donations from Eagle One, and co-sponsor Valvoline, winners will also receive a generous supply of Eagle One car-care products and Valvoline motor oil for fund-raising purposes, as well as a custom-designed trophy.

An entry form may be downloaded by visiting www.eagleone.com. Deadline for entries is December 31, 2009.  Winners will be notified by February 10, 2010.

Eagle One is part of the Valvoline family of brands

 Erie Flathead Club hosted The Rolling Bones last night on their first leg of the Where in the World are Rolling Bones cross country adventure to SEMA. Keith Cornell and Ken Schmidt met with about 40 Erie area rodders at the Quaker Steak and Lube for a few hours. Thank you to Steve for organizing the group! Bright and early this morning, Keith and Ken were sipping coffee with Jeff at Tregler's Precision Services in Fairview, PA. Specializing in racing and high performance engines, Tregler's was a great way to get the motor running this morning!

 Next stop is the Road Rockets Custom Car Club at Culbertson's Rod & Custom Shop in Indy (1815 South Lynhurst Drive). If you're in the area, the fun starts at 7pm tonight. Thanks to Tom and Naomi for gathering friends, family, customers and fellow rodders to meet and greet Ken and Keith on their 2nd day of their journey!

We've added an additional stop to the tour!! On Halloween evening (Saturday, October 31st), Ken and Keith will be swinging through Jamie Johnson's Hot Rod Haven in Albuquerque. This world-renowned shop is located at 2215 Edith NE in Albuquerque. Thanks to Jamie for hosting this last gathering before the last leg to Las Vegas! Hope to see you there!

Hot Rod? Check.
Books? Check.
Maps? Check.
Ken and Keith? Check. Check.
Speeding Ticket? Check.

 The Rolling Bones Cross Country Adventure to SEMA started bright and early this morning... with a speeding ticket! Even before they hit the highway, Keith Cornell got a speeding ticket on the way to pick up Ken Schmidt this morning. The best part? The guys only live 10 miles apart. I guess they were excited to get the Where in the World are the Rolling Bones adventure started!

Rolling Bones arrive in Erie, Pennsylvania this afternoon and will hang with Erie County Flatheads Club tonight at the Quaker Steak & Lube (7851 Peach Street, Erie), 7 p.m. All rodders in the area are welcome to come! Pictures and stories from tonight's event will be sent to you tomorrow morning.

To be Considered by Joint Transportation Committee on Tues., Oct. 6

 A bill (H.B. 3332) to ban the "use and sale of any exhaust pipe that increases the sound emission of any vehicle including motorcycles" will be considered by the Massachusetts Joint Transportation Committee on Tuesday, October 6th.  Legislation (H.B. 4027) to require the incorporation of noise level testing into the vehicle inspection process will also be considered.  H.B. 4027 does not define a noise level limit, but allows it to be determined by the registry.

We Urge You to Contact the Members of the Joint Transportation Committee (List Below) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to H.B. 3332 and H.B. 4027

For those interested in attending the hearing to voice opposition, the committee will meet on Tues., Oct. 6 at the following address and time:

State House, Room B-1
Boston, Massachusetts
October 6, 2007
11:00 a.m.

*H.B. 3332 ignores the fact that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions.

*H.B. 3332 does not supply law enforcement with a clear standard to enforce, allowing them to make subjective judgments on whether or not a modified exhaust system is in violation.

*H.B. 3332 fails to recognize that aftermarket exhaust systems offer increased performance, which can make a vehicle safer by improving its ability to merge, pass, travel uphill, etc.

*H.B. 3332 would make it difficult for hobbyists to replace factory exhaust systems with more durable, better performing options.

DON'T DELAY!  Please contact members of the Massachusetts Joint Transportation Committee immediately by phone or e-mail to request their opposition to H.B. 3332.  Please e-mail a copy of your letter to Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.  Thank you for your assistance.

Massachusetts Joint Transportation Committee

Senator Steven Baddour - Chair
Phone: 617/722-1604
Email: Steven.Baddour@state.ma.us

Senator Jennifer Flanagan
Phone: 617/722-1230
Email: Jennifer.Flanagan@state.ma.us

Senator Anthony Petruccelli
Phone: 617/722-1634
Email: Anthony.Petruccelli@state.ma.us

Senator Thomas McGee
Phone: 617/722-1350
Email: Thomas.McGee@state.ma.us

Senator Mark Montigny
Phone: 617/722-1440
Email: Mark.Montigny@state.ma.us

Senator James Timilty
Phone 617/722-1222
Email: James.Timilty@state.ma.us

Senator Robert Hedlund
Phone: 617/722-1646
Email: Robert.Hedlund@state.ma.us

Representative Joseph Wagner - Chair
Phone: 617/722-2400
Email: Rep.JosephWagner@hou.state.ma.us

Representative Carl Sciortino
Phone: 617/722-2400
Email: Rep.CarlSciortino@Hou.State.MA.US

Representative Robert Fennell
Phone: 617/722-2575
Email: Rep.RobertFennell@hou.state.ma.us

Representative John Fresolo
Phone: 617/722-2240
Email: Rep.JohnFresolo@hou.state.ma.us

Representative Stephen Canessa
Phone: 617/722-2460
Email: Rep.StephenCanessa@Hou.State.MA.US

Representative Denise Provost
Phone: 617/722-2210
Email: Rep.DeniseProvost@Hou.State.MA.US

Representative John Fernandes
Phone: 617/722-2396
Email: Rep.JohnFernandes@Hou.State.MA.US

Representative Rosemary Sandlin
Phone: 617/722-2400
Email: Rep.RosemarySandlin@Hou.State.MA.US

Representative Carlo Basile
Phone: 617/722-2637
Email: Rep.CarloBasile@Hou.State.MA.US

Representative Lori Ehrlich
Phone: 617/722-2013
Email: Rep.LoriEhrlich@Hou.State.MA.US

Representative Bill Bowles
Phone: 617/722-2400
Email: Rep.BillBowles@hou.state.ma.us

Representative George Peterson
Phone: 617/722-2100
Email: Rep.GeorgePeterson@hou.state.ma.us

Representative Donald Humason
Phone: 617/722-2803
Email: Rep.DonaldHumason@hou.state.ma.us

 SEMA model legislation (H.B. 199) that would create a vehicle registration and titling classification for street rods and custom vehicles and provide for special license plates for these vehicles will be considered by the Ohio House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday, October 7th.  H.B. 199 defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 25 years old and manufactured after 1948.  The bill allows kit cars and replica vehicles to be assigned a certificate of title bearing the same model year designation that the body of the vehicle was constructed to resemble.

 We Urge You to Contact All Members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (List Attached Below) Immediately to Request Their Support for H.B. 199

For those interested in attending the hearing to voice opposition, the committee will meet on Wed., Oct. 7 at the following address and time:

State House
1 Capitol Square, Room 017
Columbus, Ohio
10:30 AM

*H.B. 199 provides specific registration/titling classes and license plates for street rods and customs.

*H.B. 199 includes street rods and customs (including replicas) in the historical motor vehicle definition for the purpose of holding these vehicles only to the equipment standards specified by law during the model year listed on the title of the vehicle.

* H.B. 199 provides that a replica vehicle can be assigned the same model year designation as the production vehicle it was constructed to resemble.

*H.B. 199 permits street rods and custom vehicles to display blue dot taillights.

Ohio House Transportation and Infrastructure

Representative Robert Hagan - Chair
Phone: 614/466-9435
Fax: 614/719-3960
Email: district60@ohr.state.oh.us

Representative Dale Mallory
Phone: 614/466-1645
Fax: 614/719-3586
Email: district32@ohr.state.oh.us

Representative Linda Bolon
Phone: 614/466-8022
Fax: 614/719-6971
Email: district01@ohr.state.oh.us

Representative John Patrick Carney
Phone: 614/466-2473
Fax: 614/719-6961
Email: district22@ohr.state.oh.us

Representative John Domenick
Phone: 614/466-3735
Fax: 614/719-6995
Email: district95@ohr.state.oh.us

Representative Mike Foley
Phone: 614/466-3350
Fax: 614/719-3910
Email: district14@ohr.state.oh.us

Representative Kenny Yuko
Phone: 614/466-8012
Fax: 614/719-0007
Email: district07@ohr.state.oh.us

Representative Courtney Eric Combs
Phone: 614/644-6721
Fax: 614/719-6954
Email: district54@ohr.state.oh.us

Representative Troy Balderson
Phone: 614/644-6014
Fax: 614/719-6994
Email: district94@ohr.state.oh.us

Representative Jeffrey McClain
Phone: 614/644-6265
Fax: 614/719-6982
Email: district82@ohr.state.oh.us

Representative Margaret Ruhl
Phone: 614/466-1431
Fax: 614/719-6990
Email: district90@ohr.state.oh.us

Representative Joe Uecker
Phone: 614/466-8134
Fax: 614/719-3966
Email: district66@ohr.state.oh.us

Representative James Zehringer
Phone: 614/466-6344
Fax: 614/719-3977
Email: district77@ohr.state.oh.us

Please e-mail a copy of your letters to Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org

Nation's automotive buffs encouraged to flaunt their favorite Motors Master projects and win a trip to Las Vegas

eBay Motors, the No.1 online automotive marketplace worldwide, today announced the 2009 Motors Master Contest, designed to find America's top vehicle enthusiast in four distinct categories.   Winners earn the title of "Motors Master" in their category, receive a trip to Las Vegas to attend the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show and receive an eBay Motors shopping spree.

Entrants will record a short video about their favorite car, truck or motorcycle project and explain why they would make the best do-it-yourself project expert for their category, and upload it to the Motors Master Web site at HUhttp://www.motorsmaster.ebaymotors.comUH. Expert judges and the public will vote for the top entrants in the following categories:

* Muscle cars
* Tuners
* Off-road vehicles
* Motorcycles

eBay Motors will bring the top winner from each of the four categories to the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas from November 4-7, where their winning project vehicle may be displayed for over 100,000 attendees to view at the largest automotive specialty performance products trade event in the world.  Each winner also will receive a $2,500 eBay Motors shopping spree to buy parts and accessories for future projects at HUwww.ebaymotors.comUH, where a part or accessory sells every second.

The top projects will be selected based on the entrants' videos and their written descriptions of how they used eBay Motors to fuel their projects and why they should be chosen a 2009 Motors Master.  The initial round of votes to determine the finalists in each category will be cast by members of the public who visit the site to rate the videos and view the entrants' descriptions (based on a scale of one to five stars) along with a panel of expert judges. Expert judges from the automotive industry will review the Finalists' submissions and determine the Grand Prize winner for each category. The celebrity judging panel experts will consist of:

* Famous Rhodes, director of eBay Motors
* Peter MacGillivray, vice president, events and communications, SEMA
* John Neff, editor-in-chief of Autoblog
* Paul Crowe, editor-in-chief of thekneeslider.com
* Rob Einaudi, editor-in-chief of CarDomain

Additionally, eBay users visiting the Motors Master site who rate videos can also enter to win a $1,000 eBay Gift Certificate.  Visitors can enter once a day during the six-week contest period.

Entries must be submitted by August 31, and voting will continue through September 14, 2009.  Ten finalists will be selected for each category.  The celebrity judging panel will choose one grand prize winner from each category and announce the results in early October.

"We encourage anyone who loves wheels, engines, spoilers, instrument panels or any other vehicle  add-on to send us a video and tell us why they should be a 2009 Motors Master," said Famous Rhodes, director of parts and accessories for eBay Motors.  "eBay Motors offers the widest selection of parts and accessories anywhere, and we are excited to see the passion from our community come to life through this contest."

The eBay Motors Enthusiast Contest is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States, District of Columbia, and Canada, unless otherwise prohibited, and entrants must be at least 18 years old. Official rules can be found at HUhttp://ebay.promotionexpert.com/motorsmaster/rules.htmlUH.

State to Target Pre-1976 Vehicles
Immediate Action Needed!

 Dear ACCC Supporters,
ACCC is opposing a California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposal to spend roughly $30 million annually for an Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program (EFMP) to augment the State's existing vehicle scrappage program. The proposal would provide incentives statewide for vehicles not currently eligible under the Consumer Assistance Program by removing the existing requirements that vehicles be subject to and fail Smog Check to participate. CARB is specifically targeting for scrappage pre-1976 vehicles that are not currently required to undergo Smock Check inspections. According to CARB, allowing vehicles that are not currently undergoing registration or that have passed their Smog Check to participate greatly expands the vehicle population that can be retired.

Participants would receive $1,000 per vehicle or $1,500 per vehicle if they meet low-income requirements. The proposal would also establish a pilot voucher program in the South Coast and San Joaquin Valley air basins that targets the highest-emitting vehicles and requires their replacement with newer, cleaner vehicles. The local air districts would work with the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to determine vehicle eligibility and low-income status. Once approved, the districts would provide the applicant a Letter of Eligibility from BAR and a redeemable voucher. Consumers would retire their vehicle at a participating dismantler, receiving an immediate compensation of $1,000 - $1,500 for vehicle retirement. Consumers could then redeem their voucher at participating car dealerships toward the purchase of a replacement vehicle. CARB is proposing that the voucher compensation be $2,000 or $2,500 per vehicle depending on income level. CARB will conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of the proposed Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program Regulation (Car Scrap).

DATE: June 25-26, 2009 TIME: 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board, Byron Sher Auditorium 1001 I Street Sacramento, California 95814
This item will be considered at a two-day meeting of the Board, which will commence at 9:00 a.m., June 25, 2009, and may continue at 8:30 a.m., on June 26, 2009.
This item may not be considered until June 26, 2009. Comments to the proposal are due June 24. To read the full proposal, go to: http://eshist.bna.com/cgi-bin/eshstate?ca_19346p1
Written comments must be received no later than 12:00 noon, Pacific Standard Time, June 24, 2009, and addressed to the following:
Clerk of the Board, Air Resources Board
1001 I Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Electronic submittal: http://www.arb.ca.gov/lispub/comm/bclist.php
Fax submittal: (916) 322-3928
Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,
Fred Evenson
President - Association of California Car Clubs

 Flowmaster announces the arrival of seven new 40-Series mufflers now available in rugged, 16g 409S stainless steel. These high quality mufflers feature the Flowmaster 10-year Limited Lifetime warranty and are in addition to the current line of Flowmaster 40 Series muffler products, which are still available in aluminized steel and come with a 3-year warranty.

 The new 409S stainless steel 40-Series mufflers are offered in a variety of inlet/outlet positions and sizings from 2.25-inch to 3.00-inch as well as various single and dual outlets to fit a wide variety of applications. These mufflers are finished with dark grey metallic paint to enhance their resistance to the elements. For more information about the new line of stainless steel 40 Series mufflers or any other Flowmaster products, call (800) 544-4761 or go online to www.flowmastermufflers.com

8042441    2.25-inch In (Offset)/Out (center exit) 40 Series 409S
8042443    2.25-inch In (O)/Out (O) 40 Series 409S
8042541    2.50-inch In (O)/Out (c) 40 Series 409S
8042543    2.50-inch In (O)/Out (O) 40 Series 409S
8043041    3.00-inch In (O)/Out (c) 40 Series 409S
8043043    3.00-inch In (O)/Out (O) 40 Series 409S
80430402    3.00-inch In (c)/ 2.50-inch (Dual exits) 40 Series 409S

      I’m always sourcing parts from the aftermarket for hot rod projects and I quite often find really cool stuff.

     In fact, not 30-minutes ago I got a flash from a pal of mine that Speedy Bill Smith has just released an all new reproduction version of the venerable Stromberg 97!
According to my inside source, the new Speedway carb (called the 9Super7) is manufactured using brand spankin’ new tooling resulting in crisp flawless castings, Grose-style needles and seats, extended brass throttle shafts, Nitrophyl floats, and aluminum bases – plus, each one is flow-tested and inspected before shipment to ensure great performance. The best thing about these cool new carbs is that they retain the traditional look of the original 97! I for one can’t wait to give ‘em a try!
For more info check out Speedway’s Website at www.speedwaymotors.com.  

     Looks like Miller Electric's givin' away cash or goodies!

  FREE STUFF? . . . COUNT ME IN!

Just got word that Miller Electric's havin' a "Free Stuff or Cash" promotion that I thought some of ya might be interested in. From what I understand the promotion's runnin' from March 9TH through July 31ST and is in conjuction with a purchase of select MIG's, TIG's, Plasma Cutters, Generator/Welders and Welding Helmets. It sounds like a great deal considering you can either opt for an accessory worth from $41 to $349, or cash back from $25 to $150 (I guess depending on what ya purchase). No matter -- it's a deal worth checking out especially since Miller equipment is worth every penny even when they're not on sale. So take a minute and check out the Free Stuff or Cash promotion at www.millerwelds.com/freestuff, heck in this day and age free stuff or cash is the way to go!    

    It's amazing the creativity you find in the street rod world. Take this cool setup I spied on the Gas Alley Streetrods Website, it's the perfect answer to a common problem.   

   Now Why Didn't I Think of That?
By Jim Rizzo
A couple of weeks ago I was trying to figure out how I was gonna set up the steering in my '29 A pickup. I originally planned on using an F-1 box I had on hand. But, when my pal Rob (Rob Fortier, editor of our sister publication Classic Trucks) and I crawled around hoisting the assembly into what would have been its approximate position we realized that it just wasn't gonna work. Well, I guess we could have made it work, but it would have involved modifications I'd rather not make to the left side rail and exhaust system.
After stepping back and partaking in a couple of ice-cold adult beverages we both concluded that what the pickup really needed was a cowl-exit side-steer setup. Case closed, problem solved. Unfortunately the answer, a Schroeder box, was -- actually is, way outa reach dollar-wise for me anyway. So I guess we didn't solve the problem after all.
That evening I sat down at my computer and logged on to the Web hoping to possibly find a solution -- or at least gather an idea or two. I typed “side steer” into my search engine, hit enter and waited to see what possible solutions magically appeared. After plowing through countless references to side-steering I finally found the perfect solution to my dilemma – a side-steer conversion kit offered by Gas Alley Streetrods back in Shawnee, Kansas. Rick Shelton, Gas Alley’s head cheese, came up with a really neat idea that he’s developed into an affordable setup which mates a few simple components to a reversed T-bucket style Corvair steering box – just what I was looking for!
Needless to say I ordered the Gas Alley Cowl Steering Adapter and will be installing it this weekend – tomorrow in fact. I’ll be chronicling the install and you’ll be able to see in detail what it is and how I went about the install in an upcoming issue of SR. In the meantime check out the kit at Rick’s Website, www.gasalleystreetrods.com its one of those “now why didn’t I think of that” products that just may be as great an answer to your problem as it was to mine!
   

The SAN defeated California legislation to require annual (rather than biennial) smog-check inspections for vehicles 15 years old and older. The bill would also have required that funds generated through the additional inspection fees be deposited into an account which could then be used to scrap older cars. In an effort to sneak the bill through in the closing days of the legislative session, California Assemblyman Dave Jones amended a completely unrelated bill with the annual smog-check inspection language.

While pre-'76 motor vehicles would have remained exempt under existing California law, this proposal ignored the fact that vehicles 15 years old and older still constitute a small portion of the overall vehicle population and are a poor source from which to look for emissions reductions. This latest action represents the second time the SAN was able to defeat this legislation.

Special thanks to the countless enthusiasts and car clubs whose quick and powerful response to this harmful bill prevented it from moving forward.

Arizona based hot rodder Joe Schott along with brother’s Mike and Randy Way of All Ways Hot Rod shop rolled into the Goodguys 22nd West Coast Nationals in Pleasanton with their eye on one prize – the Goodguys 2008 America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod presented by Hushpower. Thanks to their stunning blue three- window coupe, they got their wish, taking home the AMBSR honors at a special award ceremony Saturday night, August 23rd.

Four years ago, Schott, a hot rodder since he was 18, commissioned the Way brothers to build his dream car, a’32 Ford three-window coupe. The project started with a rendering from Jimmy Smith (also of Phoenix) and a rare Dearborn Deuce coupe (one of only five ever made). A chassis from the late Boyd Coddington was then massaged and upgraded with inboard coil over suspension. Under the hood, the Ways installed a painted and polished LS-1 mated to a 4L60 transmission with cruise control. All engine and chassis components were then meticulously polished and chromed taking the coupe to the “next level”.

The body and paint duties were performed in house by the All Ways team. The body was massaged and prepped along with subtly fabricated modifications and additions such as the custom hood side “blisters” wrapped with stainless accents and a stainless wire mesh. The entire grille insert was fitted with matching stainless wire mesh. The paint chosen for the coupe is an electrifying House of Kolor mix called “Oriental Blue”.

The coupe’s Camel leather interior was stitched by Phoenix based Lux Interiors. Three on board cameras feed into an LED video screen in lieu of rearview and side view mirrors. A DVD player and surround sound stereo system is also featured. The polished billet wheels, 18’s in front and 20’s out back are one off designs also from the late Boyd Coddington.

The coupe, which Schott calls “My Girl”, has only been shown twice since being finished. It was a top five finalist for the Goodguys 2008 Street Rod d’Elegance earlier this spring in Del Mar before taking home all the marbles here in Pleasanton. It will be featured along with all other “Terrific 12” award winners at the season-ending Goodguys Southwest Nationals at Westworld of Scottsdale November 14-16.

Zipper Motors was founded by Darrell Zip in 1986 as a full service street rod shop.  The “Lakes Modified” styling blending Hi-tech suspension components has evolved into three truly unique “Lakes Modified” offerings; the “27” Roadster, the “New” Roadster, and the Coupe.

Zipper Motors has completed a move of manufacturing from Grand Junction, Colorado to Farmington, Utah.  Darrel Zip has transferred the company to Jeremy and Duane Palmer (formerly Beehive Hot Rods).  They have been working with Darrell for the past few years building turn key Zippers and the past year working and training at Zipper Motors.  Thirty years of Zipper quality and innovation will continue and there will be improvements in availability and lead time.  Darrell remains involved providing improvements to the current line-up, development of new ideas and years of expertise.
An entry level “Fabricator Package” and an intermediate “Good Start Package” are offered as well as new suspension packages.  Zipper Motors will continue to offer “Turn Key” builds on any of the Lakes Modified platforms. For More information visit Zipper Motors at www.zippermotors.com

The folks at Sanders Reproduction Glass have recently invested in a new CNC “water laser” and digital pattern management system. This high-tech advanced technology will vastly improve their already high-quality flat glass cutting capability as well as reducing the turn-around time for custom flat glass orders.

“The new application of digital technology to our industry is unique. No else is doing this.” Says Tyler Phillis, Sanders’ Managing Director. “We’ve vastly reduced the time it takes to produce a custom window glass from hours to minutes. Now we can fabricate a glass that not only looks better but fits perfectly as well.”
The older, manual glass cutting process has hot rod, classic truck, and custom car owners waiting weeks or months to get their custom glass orders, plus, the amount of handling required in the older manual process almost guarantees some degree of minor chips and scratches. Sanders Reproduction Glass’ new “water laser” technology allows ‘em to offer not only a less than 14-day delivery time, but a guaranteed fit, as well!
If you’re getting’ close to the point where ya aught to start thinking about glass for your project it’d do ya good to give these guys a shout (360-883-4884) or check out their Website, www.sandersreproglass.com for a heads-up and a head start!

THE CODDINGTON LEGACY LIVES ON
The Sons of legendary Hot Rodder Boyd Coddington announced today the start of their new company, Sons Of Boyd™ LLC. The S.O.B. (Sons Of Boyd™) will be dedicated to carrying on the Coddington legacy and the memory of their father, Boyd Coddington.

Sons Of Boyd™ is owned and operated by Boyd’s sons; Boyd Jr., Chris and Gregg. “Through various venues, our mission is to share all the incredible memories we have of our father and to keep his vision and passion for hot rods and customizing going”, says Chris Coddington.
The Sons Of Boyd™ are currently working on a tribute web site in honor of their father, sonsofboyd.com. The official launch of the production will be on what would have been Boyd’s 64th birthday, August 28, 2008. Chris stated, “You can look forward to viewing and reading stories of our own experiences growing up in the industry and in the Coddington home”. At the site, you will be able to view the trio’s personal accumulation of archives that include countless photos and video footage from behind the scenes. In addition, the site will include some of the most awe-inspiring automotive and hot rod photography anywhere and includes never seen before photos of some of Coddingtons famous creations including; Aluma Coupe, Alum Truck, CheZoom, CadZZila, Boydster I and II, Smoothster, Led Zephyr, and many other noteworthy cars built by the master craftsman. There will be on location interviews from some of the industry’s most notable builders, build previews, shop tours and personal stories from the employees, builders, designers and friends that supported to inspire Boyd. Boyd Coddington Jr. added, "Our goal is to build a tribute to our father and to share with the world the man that we knew long before reality TV and corporate builds."

The Coddingtons will offer a line of apparel that will include vintage artwork and designs from some of the leading aftermarket designers. Greg Coddington added, “The apparel line will represent the core of what has come to be known as the Boyd Look.  Greg continues, "our apparel will include limited reproductions of the most sought-after T-shirts and hats from the 70's and 80's including, the popular Hot Rods By Boyd™ T-shirt", said Gregg Coddington. Gregg goes on, "I am very excited about the Sons Of Boyd™, in fact, it has inspired me to uncover a very special project my dad and I were building together, a 1927 Ford Touring Roadster, you will be able to get a peek at sonsofboyd.com. We hope to have the project ready to unveil sometime in late 2009".

The Goodguys/Classic Instruments 2008 Street Rod of the Year award was presented to George Poteet’s jet black “Delivery Deluxe” 1932 Ford Sedan Delivery at the Goodguys 11th PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio. For Poteet, a man who’s won every major award in street rodding over the past two decades, the goal all along with this fresh car wasn’t to win awards, but to “just have a stark and plain sedan delivery.

Enter 44 year old builder Dave lane of Fast Lane Rod Shop in Donahue, Iowa – the man responsible for building Poteet the “Delivery Deluxe.” Lane is a throwback to the European coach builders of the 20th century - a master builder and fabricator who’s the unquestioned street rod impresario of his generation. The man is simply incapable of building something plain and ordinary. Anything he builds has even the most hardened pro builders scratching their heads in amazement.
Back in 2003, Lane and Poteet teamed up on another black ’32 Ford – a five window coupe that won the 2003 Street Rod of the Year title, also here in Columbus. For the record, this is the fourth car Lane has built for the Memphis businessman.
This particular collaboration with Lane started four years ago. The “Delivery Deluxe” took Lane two years and three months to complete. For starters, Lane, who works completely alone in his Iowa shop massaged and reshaped all four fenders, lengthened the body/with doors shortened 1.5 inches (do not try that at home!) and scratch built the chassis installing stainless steel rivets to attach all the cross members and motor mounts. The inside of the car is just as impressive as the outside, where Lane used a myriad of industrial metal and wood products and even went as far as installing seats adorned in Carhardt jacket fabric!
“It’s an unbelievable feeling to win this award with George” Lane said. “George has been the lifeblood of the street rod industry for many years. He’s single handedly kept rod shops alive with various projects over the years.”
The top 5 finalists for this year’s award included Joe Stuban (’32 Ford roadster), Poteet’s “Delivery Deluxe”, Mack & Shelley Bernd (’32 Ford Cabriolet), Steve Legends (’36 Ford Roadster) and Sam Magarino (’32 Ford roadster).

Tech Specs – “Delivery Deluxe” ’32 Ford Sedan Delivery, George Poteet, Memphis, Tennessee.
Overall Fabrication and Construction: Fast Lane Rod Shop, Donahue, Iowa
Body: steel ’32 Ford sedan delivery. Body lengthened/doors shortened 1.5 inches, flush mounted roof insert, pie cut hood, fenders cut and reshaped, custom splash aprons.
Chassis and Suspension: Hand built chassis, stainless steel riveted cross members and engine mounts, handmade wishbones (front & rear), Hot Rod Works quick change rear end.
Wheels: Custom machined and milled two piece fourteen spoke wheels, proportionally correct from front to rear. Handmade center caps.
Interior: All hand made steel and wood structure, Carhardt seats, ’32 Ford truck door panels. ’32 Chrysler gauge panel with Classic Instruments custom gauges. Downsized stock ’32 Ford steering wheel.
Engine & Trans: 327 Chevy with “double hump” cylinder heads, tri power (est. 400 hp) Ford top loader 4 speed. Chromed exhaust with Jet Hot inside coating.
Body and Paint: Fast lane Rod Shop. DuPont Super Jet black base coat clear coat.

Casey Coker gets a Tour of the car and Jerry let's everyone know whats coming up for the rest of the 2008 STREET RODDER / PPG Road Tour on the first day of the Coker Tire portion of the Tour.

Check out the video from the Corky Coker Blog in the link below.

http://blog.coker.com/index.php/2008/07/14/street-rodder-road-tour-2008/

You'll probably remember the impressive Model A tub Jeff Eischen debuted last year (all black, kidney beans, lots of rivets and featured in the February '08 issue STREET RODDER) and he's at it again, only this time with a '23 T.

He's building his own tubular space frame, which will be hidden by a belly pan and an aluminum floor. Friction shocks and quarter-elliptics say "traditional" as does the Model B four-cylinder, which will be fed by a pair of sidedraft carbs. We can't wait to see it at the Goodguys Columbus show in July.

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Free hot dogs and cold drinks

Tee shirts specific to the event just $5.00 (money donated to Brenner Children’s Hospital)

Music - Door prizes - 50/50 drawing

Jim Rizzo, the technical editor for STREET RODDER, has always had a good eye for hot rods, and has built many in his home garage.

One recent project, a '32 roadster pickup (with its body coming from another STREET RODDER staffer: Ryan Manson), features a straight six and a decidedly traditional design concept. Well it's found a new home with SR's senior editor, Eric Geisert, in a deal that included getting Jim a '65 Econoline pickup (a five-window), which he's wanted since he was a kid. We'll have to see who is the one on the road first.

Are commercial vans cool or what?

Divcos (used in the milk home-delivery era back in the day) and other specialty vehicles had a round, futuristic look to them even though their own destiny was doomed (the price of gasoline precludes personalized stop-and-go home delivery like that nowadays). There are still a lot of these vehicles out there-anyone have one to share?