Category Archives: Car Restoration

1956 Bel Air Roadster Project “Open Air” Unveiling SEMA 2012 – Hot Rod Magazine Blog

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1956 Bel Air Roadster Project “Open Air” Unveiling SEMA 2012 – Hot Rod Magazine Blog.

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On almost every season of Chop Cut Rebuild, Classic Industries builds an awesome project and 2012 SEMA’s project is no exception. Project “Open Air” is an LSA-powered ’56 Bel Air Roadster (that’s not a misprint, it’s a roadster not a convertible). The entire build will air on Chop Cut Rebuild’s 9th season. The first episode will air mid January.

 

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It started from a ’56 Bel Air found in a backyard in Compton, California. They got it back to Classic Industries’ shop in Huntington Beach, CA, only to realize that the entire car had started to bow in the middle because of rust. They called upon Art Morrison for a chassis and Real Deal Steel Bodies for a convertible body. Chevrolet Performance supplied the LSA crate engine and 4L85E transmission. Dakota Digital helped out with the gauges and C.A.R.S. Inc. stepped in with the interior.

 

The project was finished only hours before loading it on a trailer to be unveiled at the 2012 SEMA show. The build coincided with Classic Industries’ new tri-five catalog that was introduced April, 2012. Check back later as we will have build photos of project “Open Air.”

 

Cops and Rodders – Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show, Tucson Arizona, Tucson Police Foundation

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Cops and Rodders | Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show, Tucson Arizona, Tucson Police Foundation —.

DO NOT MISS THIS!!!!

I’ll be there wandering around – not taking my cars, but it is a great cause and a ton of fun!!!!

Support First Responders.

Highlights From Day 4, SEMA 2012 – Hot Rod Magazine Blog

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Highlights From Day 4, SEMA 2012 – Hot Rod Magazine Blog.

 

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Brandan and Jesse snagged a ton of photos from SEMA today, mostly encompassing the Racing and Performance segment but capturing a lot of random stuff as well. Browse the gallery below for some particular points of interest, and click through to see the full set at CarDomain.

 

Win This ‘Stang! Craftsman 1965 Ford Mustang Giveaway SEMA 2012 – Hot Rod Magazine Blog

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Win This ‘Stang! Craftsman 1965 Ford Mustang Giveaway SEMA 2012 – Hot Rod Magazine Blog.

 

Nice looking Mustang.  It is done right!!!

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You can win Project Restoration Rollout at SEMA 2012! You have to register by Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Craftsman.com to win. You can also go to the site to watch the tutorial videos that followed the build of the Mustang. New videos stop when the contest does on Saturday.

Go to Craftsman.com and sign up for the Craftsman Club to register.

Craftsman Club members can enter the sweepstake in these ways:
1 entry by opting into the sweepstakes
1 entry by answering the trivia question after watching each video – for a total of 24 entries
5 bonus entries for answering all trivia questions correctly
Up to 10 entries for craftsman.com purchase during this time of the sweepstakes.
Members also get entries just for watching the videos!

 

Ray Evernham’s Modern NASCAR Belvedere At SEMA 2012 Is Even More Awesome Than Predicted – Hot Rod Magazine Blog

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Ray Evernham’s Modern NASCAR Belvedere At SEMA 2012 Is Even More Awesome Than Predicted – Hot Rod Magazine Blog.

 

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Drive By – 1966 Plymouth Barracuda

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The Drive By is new way to spotlight cars.  As the name states these are cars that I see where ever I’m traveling.

The 1966 Barracuda wasn’t much when compared to the 1970’s younger brothers.

1966 Barracuda – old school.

 

Often referred to as the Formula S – 2 door coupe fastback with the V8.  I don’t know if this one was the V8, I would have had to see the if it was badged properly to determine. (Small medallion placed below the ‘Barracuda’ script.  The V8 would have been the Commando 273 CID with a two barrel carb – about 235 hp and a 10.5:1 compression when topped with a 4bbl Carter AFB..  The 6 cylinder was the Valaint Signet slant 225 CID with about 145 hp with a single barrel carb.  They came in convertible as well – only 2570 of those were produced.

 

Thanks for reading.

Tim

 

 

It’s Not All About Cars, All The Time!!

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Sometimes it’s about help others.  This morning it was about two local mom’s/wives stricken with breast cancer and going through various medical procedures.  It was about over 150 people showing up with kids in strollers.  It all happened as the results of an idea by the owners of Skin and Body Fitness (Christine and Greg) here in Tucson, Az. – called the Pink Pumpkin Run (running and walking kids and adults) and Monster Dash (for the kids).  Lots of fun for everyone and even this old guy did well.

This my son and my first 5k together and it was for a good cause.  He and I raised $160.00 for the event.
However, we did drive the Mustang there!!!!

So get out  there and a do a good turn.  You’ll feel good about – and take the classic car and show it off at the same time.

Thanks for reading.

Tim

 

 

Auto Factoids for Week of 10/14/12

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This is a great week in auto history.

On 10/14 back in 1965 Oldsmobile (RIP) debuted one of the most advanced cars it every produced. That car was the Toronado. Front wheel drive and stylish looks made this car in the middle of the muscle car, it held it’s own.   The first year of  production was 1966.  The engine was the  425 topped with  a 4 barrel Rochester 4GC carb.  Its bore and stroke was 4.125 x 3.97 with 10.5:1 compression and lay out 365 hps.  It was a muscle car!!!!

1966 Toronado – Kool factor of 8.5 out of 10.

10/14/24 was a huge day the automotive development time line, but no one actually new it yet. That was the day in Allentown, PA Lee Iacocca was born. Savior of Mopar and instrumental in the success of one of the most important cars in the American auto industry – the Mustang!!!!

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10/16/1958 – Chevy rolls out the El Camino.

1958 – I didn’t like the body styles until the 60’s

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Thanks for reading.

Tim

FEATURE: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

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Can’t Beat this 66 Vette

Tesla Store Grand Opening

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Tesla Store Grand Opening.

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