PeacemakerJack 10,650 #26 Posted November 17, 2018 Made it! Lots of attendees once again! I need a Mopar guy to check in and tell me about these promotional cars! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #27 Posted November 17, 2018 L88 Camaro! 5 ‘68 Hurst Olds with the Demonstrator convertible in the middle! 4 L88 vettes in a row 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,197 #28 Posted November 17, 2018 Josh, I was out that way last Friday for a 70 birthday party. It was across River Rd. at the Hofbrauhaus...German food. ***** I am enjoying the pictures from home...thank you. I hope you can find your car when it is over...that area is just nuts. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #29 Posted November 17, 2018 My first car was a ‘69 Mustang notchback...this beauty caught my eye Check out the position of this car in the production run... This car was unveiled about thirty seconds before I took this picture! Look at the “W” cutlasses! Rare machines! Studebaker race cars! Caleb was blown away by the legendary Ford GT! 2 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,824 #30 Posted November 17, 2018 Looks like a huge show. Nice that it’s indoors. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #31 Posted November 17, 2018 for @953 nut nice Chevy drag/street car with a cool surprise in the back between the roll cage... Custom child carrier—start ‘em early but safety first! Hemi Dart Super Cool Hemi powered Henry J with a long and storied drag history Captured this pic for all the G-body fans. Car with some mods ran an all time best of 10.2@ 126mph back in the early 2000’s now it is mostly stock 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,018 #32 Posted November 17, 2018 20 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: On 11/16/2018 at 5:01 PM, 953 nut said: I have been a motor head for years (too many to count). For several decades our annual vacation revolved around a pilgrimage to the NSRA Street Rod Nationals. What is your favorite street rod model of all time Richard? I guess it would have to be a '48 Ford pick up since I have driven one for more than thirty years. Thanks for finding a true classic for me, it was even the right color! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coulter Caleb 532 #33 Posted November 17, 2018 Hey guys it’s me I had an awesome time at the show.Seeing all the rich pieces of history is a pure joy for me.Second I had an awesome opportunity there. I was admiring(drooling all over)this unique corvette Then the owner comes around and asks me if I wanted to sit in the car... I quickly agreed and got right in.It felt like the seat was welcoming me as I put my hands on the steering wheel.Then I find a stack of papers that were free for the taking about the car.Turns out the guy is a believer.He had the plan of salvation on the piece of paper.On one side it talked about him restoring the car.Then on the other side it talked about how God restores our lives for His glory.God is certainly good!!! So I was hungry (again)and so we went to a snack shop place to have lunch.We were thinking about what to order and we saw something odd.There was one slice of pizza for $8 (and a large drink for $5.25) but they had a meal deal they were selling with two pieces of pizza with a drink for $25.Well I’m no mathematician but if you figure $8 for each pizza that’s $16 plus a $5 drink that is $21 dollars that’s 4 extra dollars.That’s no deal that’s stealing! What’s the deal with that!?!?! 3 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,018 #34 Posted November 18, 2018 50 minutes ago, Coulter Caleb said: Turns out the guy is a believer.He had the plan of salvation on the piece of paper.On one side it talked about him restoring the car.Then on the other side it talked about how God restores our lives for His glory.God is certainly good!!! God is good, all the time! Glad you were able to meet one of his messengers. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,199 #35 Posted November 18, 2018 21 hours ago, wallfish said: Back then you could actually tell the difference between cars just with a quick glance as they zoomed past. This is soooo true. Back in high school I could ID a car in the dark just by the looking at the head light/marker light configuration. Now most look alike even in the daylight. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,032 #36 Posted November 18, 2018 99.9% of today’s vehicles lack personality. In that .1%, I could learn to like a Demon, a hot Camaro, or something like the GT500 and even higher-hp cars! All the others make me yawn! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,770 #37 Posted November 18, 2018 12 minutes ago, Achto said: This is soooo true. Back in high school I could ID a car in the dark just by the looking at the head light/marker light configuration. Now most look alike even in the daylight. Especially the cop cars 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #38 Posted November 18, 2018 3 hours ago, 953 nut said: God is good, all the time! Glad you were able to meet one of his messengers. It was awesome to meet someone with a strong faith using the tool of his car to share the redeeming message of the Gospel of Christ for sure. We had a good time of fellowship and then were on our way to see more vehicles. It is so hard to imagine the variety and rarity of the models. As you guys have so clearly stated, that time period was sooooo unique in many ways and the auto industry was no exception. This ‘71 Judge was ripe for a resto but had been in one family since new. There were claims that it could be the last GTO Judge ever produced! Protoypes like this 1963 Ford Cougar II recently restored ‘69 Hurst Olds And 70 GSX are commonplace at MCACN! All one of one, hard to believe that they still exist! Anyone know what this shirt is referring to? You have to be a car guy and a film guy to pick up on this one... I’m hoping our man Terry @Vinylguy can take this one and turn it into a Wheel Horse sign for us that have succumbed to the “addiction”😁 The old Schwinn banana seat bikes have also become the rage and they have some very rare examples there including this never opened in the original packing crate model appropriately called “the Apple Krate”! There were so many vintage racers there today it was hard to quantify. I’m sure many of you recognize this awesome machine! Stock vehicles aren’t the only thing there. We saw many modern amazing customs like this Chevelle. All in all, I felt so blessed and privileged to spend the day with my Dad and my son, enjoying a shared hobby. I’m so thankful to live in a country where we have the freedom and opportunity to do something like this. Thank you for being willing to take the journey with us. Lord willing next year, the Saturday before Thanksgiving we will attend this show again if any of you want to hook up with us and walk around drooling, pointed, and wanting—we’d be happy for the company! Gotta end with another food picture! Caleb was hungry again (as we were too) and so we took him to an awesome restaurant in Milwaukee called the Brisco County Grill. Great BBQ and burgers! 4 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,018 #39 Posted November 18, 2018 7 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: Anyone know what this shirt is referring to? You have to be a car guy and a film guy to pick up on this one... Are you referring to the BLACK '55 Chevy in American Graffiti that raced John Milner's yellow Duse Coupe? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 58,794 #40 Posted November 18, 2018 2 hours ago, 953 nut said: Are you referring to the BLACK '55 Chevy in American Graffiti that raced John Milner's yellow Duse Coupe? I was thinking “Two Lane Black Top”. Someone I used to work with told me quite often, “You can always learn something from someone older than you.” Thanks for learning me some history Richard! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #41 Posted November 18, 2018 You got it Richard! Bob Falfa was the character screen name of a relatively unknown actor in the 1974 film American Graffiti. He drove in multiple scenes a “wicked black ‘55 Chevy”. Bob comes to town looking for a showdown with John Milner, driving a yellow Deuce coupe and consequently the fastest car in the valley. Of course the actor who played Falfa would go on to fame and fortune as Han Solo and Indiana Jones... Harrison Ford. However, one line that is classic and maybe somewhat prophetic is when Toad says to Bob, “Nobody can beat John Milner!” To which Bob quickly interjects, “I ain’t nobody dork!” And then does an awesome burnout and takes off in the above black ‘55! That movie has become such a cult classic through the years and it is cool to see how different aspects of it end up in the car community like the above t shirt... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,937 #42 Posted November 18, 2018 That '55 always looked it's best... when it was owning a goat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rp.wh 1,074 #43 Posted November 18, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: @Vinylguy”😁 The old Schwinn banana seat bikes have also become the rage and they have some very rare examples there including this never opened in the original packing crate model appropriately called “the Apple Krate”! There were so many vintage racers there today it was hard to quantify. I’m sure many of you recognize this awesome machine! Lord willing next year, the Saturday before Thanksgiving we will attend this show again if any of you want to hook up with us and walkat BBQ and burgers! Oh that white gto really is impressive.. I think vinylguy need to make some of them signs for the car guys here hah. I actually have a 1969 original blue Schwinn bike in my basement my dad found it in the dump when I was 7 and he redid it and then we redid it again when I was 13 and has just sat around as a memory now neat bikes..the vintage drag cars are my cup of tea the gassers high front end head up racing can't get much better! I might have to take you up on going next year sounds like a great time and the food looks even better!! Making me hungry off I go to make lunch thank for taking everyone along great post! Edited November 18, 2018 by Rp.wh 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #44 Posted November 18, 2018 (edited) Ryan—that would be fun to hang out at MCACN 2019 for sure. You wouldn’t be disappointed. Make sure you hang on to that old Schwinn bike—not only for the memories (the most Important part) but also the value and cult like following that they have. The white car is actually a “brother” to the GTO, it is a ‘69 Cutlass. Super cool prototype no doubt. If you like gassers check these... Craig—that double nickel Shoe box from “Two Lane Blacktop” was a wicked machine. Watching the film, you see the fiberglass tilt front clip, the fiberglass lift off deck lid, monster Rat motor, gutted interior with sliding plexiglass windows—just to name a few of the race car only items. I love the fact that they are driving that car across the country. That would be a loud tough ride. We spoke for awhile with the owner of this Hemi powered Henry J gasser... I asked him if he ever drove it on the street. He said that it is a purpose driven drag car but it is licensed. He said that periodically he has driven it on the street. However, he said that it kills his back and legs with the race seats after only a few miles. Speed sometimes comes at a price. That is what makes the new supercars like the COPO Camaro... or the Demon... Amazing because they are Super fast and yet still comfortable! I’ve did a little research about the 55 Chevy and came across this article which is a quick read but very informative... https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/20140616/NEWS/140617069%3ftemplate=ampart Enjoy! Edited November 18, 2018 by PeacemakerJack 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howie 881 #45 Posted November 18, 2018 Looking at that '71 Judge if the color is what I think it is that was not an offered color that year. Would have been a special order color. This one of one thing can get ridiculous, it can be anything but may not even affect the value. Just a talking point. There are a lot of very nice looking cars in that show, even though Pontiac is my preferred I enjoy all of them. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #46 Posted November 18, 2018 Howie—I wish I had taken a picture of the build sheet which was the other board and it would tell us about the paint color. If you like Arrowheads, here’s a few more for you... 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,642 #47 Posted November 19, 2018 Real nice, for all the pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,937 #48 Posted November 19, 2018 http://unofficialamericangraffiti.weebly.com/the-1955-chevy.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,018 #49 Posted November 19, 2018 11 hours ago, PeacemakerJack said: Of course the actor who played Falfa would go on to fame and fortune as Han Solo and Indiana Jones.. The cast of total unknowns in American Graffiti became a literal "Who's who" of Hollywood Stars. Richard Dreyfuss as Curt Henderson Ron Howard as Steve Bolander Paul Le Mat as John Milner Charles Martin Smith as Terry "The Toad" Fields Cindy Williams as Laurie Henderson Candy Clark as Debbie Dunham Mackenzie Phillips as Carol Morrison Wolfman Jack as himself Bo Hopkins as Joe Young Manuel Padilla, Jr. as Carlos Harrison Ford as Bob Falfa Lynne Marie Stewart as Bobbie Tucker Terry McGovern as Mr. Wolfe Kathleen Quinlan as Peg Scott Beach as Mr. Gordon Susan Richardson as Judy Kay Lenz as Jane Joe Spano as Vic Debralee Scott as Falfa's Girl Suzanne Somers as "The Blonde" in the T-Bird 11 hours ago, pullstart said: “You can always learn something from someone older than you.” Thanks for learning me some history Richard! Kevin Thank you so much for reminding me of my advanced age! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,018 #50 Posted November 19, 2018 I owned a bone stock '53 Henry J for about an hour back in the early '70s. (not near as nice as this one) I bought it from a fellow at a Street Rod Run and before I could load it on the trailer a guy came along and offered twice what I had paid. That paid for the whole weekend. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites