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itsworn · 7 years ago

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The 69th Annual Grand National Roadster Show

You know how January is typically “the start of the indoor show season”? (Really, it’s the start of most things that correspond to our calendar system …) But this is California, and unlike most other states, there really isn’t a winter or indoor car show season, per se—we just have car shows year ’round, and some just happen to be held indoors … mostly. It is what it is, and January is the beginning of the 2018 car show season, which kicks off at the Fairplex in Pomona with the 69th Annual Grand National Roadster Show. And … it’s usually when the area gets its initial dose of inclement weather, a factor better suited for events held indoors.

I’ve been going to this gala gig (which some refer to simply as The Roadster Show, often confusing it with the L.A. Roadsters event, but we’ll go with GNRS for short) for many years—from its final exhibit at the Oakland Coliseum, its brief stints in San Francisco and San Mateo, to its inaugural SoCal showing here in Pomona where it’s much easier to get to for folks like me (sorry NorCal). But despite the venue/geographical and promoter changes, some things will never change—the aura surrounding the GNRS that not only draws people from far and wide, but does so in a very spiritually communal way. An annual reunion of rodders, if you will, it’s the one show where four days barely gives you enough time to see everything—and everyone.

The “feature” aspect of the GNRS that has remained the same since it was first bestowed upon a Southern Californian by the name of Bill Neikamp in 1950 is the cherished America’s Most Beautiful Roadster award accompanied by the now-famous 9-foot trophy that show founder Al Slonaker originally had created as potential bait to lure in roadster owners from down south. Don’t imagine Slonaker ever imagined his scheme would do the exact opposite, but he oughtta be real pleased to see how the show’s grown to become the “longest running indoor car show in the world.” This year’s AMBR honors went to the Martin Special, the 1931 Ford roadster undertaken by Hot Rods & Hobbies for its namesake owner, Dave Martin. A definite crowd favorite, the anticipated restoration debut of the Eddie Dye 1929 Ford roadster by Circle City Hot Rods and owned by Tom Bobowksi was given the Bruce Meyer Hot Rod Preservation Trophy.

I will admit there was one slight difference at this year’s event—the inclement weather that’s usually factored in, well, it apparently decided to take the week off and spend some time back east. Pomona Valley and its surrounding areas below the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains were clear, dry, and unseasonably warm—albeit a bit windy come Sunday when the 69th (or is it the 70th?!) edition of the Grand National Roadster Show came to a successful end with the traditional closing of the awards ceremony.

Top 100 Winners

1932 Ford coupe | Bret Sukert | Montesano, WA Bret’s ’60s-style 1932 three-window hot rod is built from an unmodified original steel body bought from well-known rodder Dick Page. Fosses Hot Rods handled body and paint chores; Mitch Kim did all that ’striping. The suspension includes a dropped axle and transverse leaves in front and quarter ellipticals in back. The Chevy small-block is topped with a Weiand manifold and 1965-1966 GTO air cleaner. Interior elements include Mopar van seats, an N.O.S. Grant wheel, and restored Ha-Dees Stewart-Warner blue face gauges. The coupe won the Suede Palace Best of Show award.

1940 Ford convertible | Tony Miller | San Pedro, CA Tony cut the top off a standard coupe and added a postwar-style top with quarter windows. At Don Dillard’s Highway 99 Hot Rods the hood and quarters were sectioned, front wheels moved forward, body channeled, doors stretched, trunk shortened, and many other mods were made, including a handmade 1940 Merc grille, 1939 trim, 1941 Stude taillights, and 1940 Merc rear bumper. A Plymouth speedo and 1940 Ford instruments fill the dash facing Sid Chavers’ red leather interior. A 4V 289 Ford is tied to an AOD trans. The only unmodified parts are the front bumper, running boards, and headlight rings.

1957 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon | Robert Florine | Ventura, CA Robert wanted a Ford because there is already an abundance of Chevys, and worked with Steve Strope and crew at Pure Vision to build his wagon. The profile was altered with a slanted B-pillar and 4-3/4-inch door stretch (with 1957 T-bird handles) to improve proportions. An Art Morrison Enterprises chassis with C6 front suspension parts and Mike Meyer Racing rear torque arms and JRI coilovers beef up the undercarriage. The engine is a Kaase Boss 9 with Borla eight-stack induction. The custom interior is matched in great taste by the Bridgewater Bronze and Avorio two-tone paint.

1929 Ford roadster | James Bobowski | Orange, CA James’ Model A exemplifies the historical influence that was strong among AMBR contenders. The Eddie Dye roadster has been lost, found, parted out, and rotated through many owners and styles since the Ayala Brothers built it for Eddie almost 70 years ago. Jimmy White and his Circle City Hot Rods team restored it using many original parts, like the Whitey Clayton nose and hood—and reproducing others, like the belly pan and Crestliner wheel. The Evans Engineering Flathead, Cherry Orchid paint, Ford and Merc hubcaps, and Chris Plant’s recreated white pleated upholstery bring 1952 into 2018.

1941 Buick | Clifford Mattis | Vacaville, CA Clifford and builder Marcos Garcia from Lucky 7 Customs teamed up on this custom. A chopped top, handmade flush skirts, and taillights are just a few of the custom mods. The chassis combines a Mustang II frontend and a four-link rear, with airbags to drop the car. Power comes from a carbed Chevy 350. One-off EVOD wheels (with simulated Caddy caps) roll with Coker Firestones. The vintage-style interior features a Dennis Crook wheel, New Vintage USA gauges, and patterned cloth inserts in the leather upholstery. It took 20 spray-outs to get the right dark olive paint color, but the final result is stunning.

1960 Buick LeSabre | John Burke | Albuquerque, NM John’s radical custom Buick was previously owned by Aaron Lobato of U.S. Kustoms. John worked with Aaron and Jimmy Gutierrez to turn the car into a piece of art. Modifications include the 1-3/4-inch chop, custom grille made from 1950 Merc hood ornaments, 1960 Imperial bumpers, custom taillights built with 1960 Buick and 1962 Merc components, and reshaped fins. RideTech suspension drops the Buick to the pavement. The full custom interior features two-tone Camaro buckets, a console created from two 1965 T-birds, and a 1960 Imperial steering wheel. The paint is PPG Emberglow.

1934 Ford coupe | Dennis Mariani Jr. | Oakland, CA Dennis Mariani Jr. wanted a high-end, classy, street-driven coupe to reflect the look of the land speed cars he and his family have raced on the salt flats. The track nose, belly pans, British Racing Green paint, and other elements on his 1934 Ford three-window coupe accomplish that. Moal Coachbuilders built the car using their torsion bar suspension. A Hilborn EFI setup feeds the aluminum Chevy small-block, connected to a Legend five-speed with a V-8 quick-change rear. Moal built custom centers for the steel wheels. A 1934 steering wheel was customized and the bucket seats were upholstered in deep red leather.

1957 Chevy 150 Sedan | Tony & Paula Jurado | Hayward, CA The Jurados bought their Chevy from Bill Ganahl at South City Rod & Custom. Ganahl’s plan was to build the rare 150 Business Sedan into a street race car, what he calls the “anti-Gasser.” Tony and Paula agreed to continue the plan. A matching-numbers dual-quad 283 and Muncie four-speed propel the Chevy, with other numbers-correct parts also used. The suspension components were rebuilt or replaced to keep it stock underneath. With Americans in front and chrome reverse wheels with slicks in back, vinyl tuck ’n’ roll inside, Sun tach, no air, and no tunes, the 1957 is a real throwback to the early ’60s.

1950 Studebaker | Gary Warner | Burley, ID When Gary, of Gary’s Hot Rods & Harleys, started his Studebaker people must have thought he was nuts. The 1950 coupe body was in a wrecking yard and a 1949 Champion sat behind a barn. Gary grafted the 1950 nose onto the 1949 body. The 354 Chrysler Hemi came out of a chicken coop. Now it runs Hilborn electronic injection and a BDS blower. The custom chassis with Jim Meyer Racing front suspension and RideTech components rolls on Boyds wheels and Mickey Thompson tires. Exterior mods include the 4-inch chop and reshaped suicide doors. Brown leather alligator-covered seats add elegance.

1938 Ford convertible sedan | Don & Irene Richardson | Hoquiam, WA Don built the 1938 in segments, working nights and weekends at his shop, Richardson’s Custom Auto Body. PPG Copper Sunset paint covers the body, chopped 1-1/2 inches, and modified with a 1937 Ford nose, reshaped wheelwells, and custom side moldings. The stock frame has been boxed. Suspension goodies include a Heidts frontend, Jag rear, and ShockWaves. The engine is a Chevy Ram Jet 350 backed by a 700-R4. Take a close look at the Firestone hubcaps on the Wheel Vintiques wheels. The contemporary interior features custom leather upholstery and a 1950 Buick wheel from Dennis Crooks.

Best Ford In A Ford

This 351-Powered 1955 Ford F-100 is Rebuilt and Righteous

YEAR: 1955 MAKE: Ford MODEL: F-100 Pickup OWNER: John Rydzewski STATE: Oregon

How many enthusiasts drive Fords because their fathers drove Blue Oval iron? John Rydzewski from Oregon City, Oregon, is the owner and builder of this candy blue 1955 Ford F-100. He grew up around his dad’s Fords and developed a love for them, especially fat-fendered trucks.

When John purchased his F-100 24 years ago it was stock. After his first rebuild, it had purple paint with ghost flames, 15-inch Alcoa truck wheels, a gray interior, and a Ford 351W engine where the factory Y-block had been. He and his wife, Tracielyn, started participating in shows and the truck started getting attention.

Six years ago, John was inspired to rebuild the F-100 after stuff in his garage had fallen on it. Second-build body modifications include shaved sheetmetal, molded running boards, a frenched antenna, and a rear roll pan. Widened rear fenders house 20×13 Schott wheels, with 18s in front, all wrapped in Mickey Thompson rubber. The House of Kolor paint was sprayed at Ben’s Custom Paint.

The F-100 will be back on the street when its showbiz career winds down, so John added a Mustang II independent front suspension and a rear four-link with a Watts link and ShockWaves all around.

CSC Custom Upholstery covered the aftermarket bucket seats and door panels in two-tone leather. The center console holds the B&M shifter, JVC head unit, and Vintage Air vents. The billet cup holders lift to reveal the Alpine amps (speakers are MB Quart and JBL). A billet dash plate holds Dakota Digital gauges.

The reliable Ford 351, C6 transmission, and 9-inch rearend from the first rebuild were retained for the second project. John chose the 351 to keep his F-100 all Ford. The engine was machined and rebuilt by Portland Engine Rebuilders and topped with an Edelbrock intake, Holley carburetor, and a classic bugcatcher air cleaner. Ford Performance offers variations on the 351 at performanceparts.ford.com.

Dameon Allen of Pacific Styles Car Club contributed to the build and Tacielyn contributed moral support. John’s homebuilt F-100 was at the GNRS to collect points needed to qualify for the ISCA Championship Finals. He accomplished that goal as well as the unexpected goal of winning the Ford Performance/STREET RODDER Best Ford In A Ford award.

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itsworn · 8 years ago

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48th Annual NSRA Nats

There’s no question of the popularity and the longevity over the past nearly 50 years that the National Street Rod Association has enjoyed with both its regional and national events. And to this long list of event accomplishments one cannot deny the historical significance the “Nats” has played in being the focal point of our hobby.

This year being the 48th annual was no different … wait, it was! There was no denying that the “feel” at this year’s NSRA Nationals held in Louisville at the Kentucky Exposition Center (fairgrounds) had a more vibrant feel. Sure there were the 10,133 entries, enough to make any hot rodder drool. And of the nearly 400 industry-related companies there was a staggering amount of interesting products to keep a hot rodder’s attention for hours on end. Another always-popular exhibit with both participants and spectators is the new product section. This year approximately 150 new products were on display.

Walking away with the honors in the five categories were the following companies. Cooling Components took home the Up to $200 honors for their solid state fan controller. Next up was Watson’s StreetWorks’ backup mirror with camera in the $201-$1,000 category. In the $1,001-$5,000 category it was the Dakota Digital 1940 Ford digital instrument cluster. In the top-dollar category, the $5,001 and up the award went to Brookville Roadster for the 1932 Ford Phaeton body. And the one category everyone should pay attention to is … Safety Related as it went to Watson’s StreetWorks for their backup mirror with camera.

The ratio of early-to-late cars seems to be getting closer and closer to 50 percent with still a nudge going to the pre-1949 crowd. One thing is for certain, plenty of Tri-Five Chevys are showing up, along with plenty of classic trucks in the 1947-1954 and 1967-1972 Chevy family of trucks. Lots of F-series Ford trucks throughout the ’50s and ’60s and plenty of fullsize ’60s cars and early ’70s are beginning to show up.

Another event in its second year at the Nats is the Streetkhana (or autocross for younger rodders), which is gaining popularity. There are categories for both pre-1949 and post-1948 cars and trucks, while the American Street Car Promotions handles the daily chores for the NSRA. The event was featured each day (Thursday through Saturday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.) and while there were probably 50-some cars in competition, the bleachers that were set up just for the event were full for many hours. Clearly this event proved to be very interesting to the event entrants and visiting spectators alike.

The Nats continued with many tried-and-true exhibits such as the Commercial Way sponsored by UPS, Mopar Country, the Michigan Hot Rod Association and rodders repair area (always popular and much needed), and the 29 Below by Vintage Air for the younger rodders to gain recognition. Another help to rodders is the Powermaster Performance starting and charging system test area. For the ninth year Powermaster has had on the grounds technicians who can help you double-check your charging system, pinpointing any problems and tips on how to cure them. A very worthwhile display to take advantage of if you are a participant who has driven your car and wants to get home with no “surprises.” This area has become so popular that it makes sense to ask for an appointment to ensure that you get in and out easily.

There was something new this year in the Industry Driven Display. This display is intended to recognize a prominent person or company from our industry. For this inaugural showing Lokar Performance Products were selected and aside from having their booth, which they always do, they managed to bring a number of their hot rods to be in the Industry Driven Display. We should add that each of the cars on display was driven. Yes, driven to the Nats.

Another display gaining in popularity is the HRIA Pinewood Challenge. Industry manufacturers and builders alike build their own creations. (And, we do mean their own creations … one-of-a-kind creations!) The cars race on Friday and Saturday with the cars then auctioned off during the HRIA Industry Awards Reception at the upcoming SEMA Show. All of the proceeds are directed to the SEMA Cares charities benefiting Child Help and Victory Junction facilities. (Last year $6,000 was raised.)

Builders Showcase was once again present, beginning in 2006, and filled with 36 of the latest in our industry’s builds. (There were 34 individual builders with two builders bringing two cars.) This year for the first time one builder will be selected to be recognized with a special award. The winning builder was selected by his peers (only caveat you cannot vote for your own car) and be given an award proclaiming him as the 2017 Builder of the Year. The winning builder was Andy Leach with Ted Hubbard’s Model A (2017 Detroit Pirelli Great 8 recipient and also STREET RODDER cover car for the Sep. ’17 issue).

More from the realm of Nats awards was the NSRA 2016-2017 Pros’ Pick of the Year Presented by Classic Instruments as it was presented to Larry and Robbie Griffey for their 1954 Corvette (this too was a 2017 Pirelli Great 8 recipient). Other award winners included two in the Ford Performance Best Ford in a Ford; this year one was presented for those on the outside (an entrant) and one given to an indoor car and truck (a display car or truck in a booth). The indoor recipient of the Best Ford in a Ford presented by Ford Performance went to Jeff Perkins with his 1960 Ford pickup powered by a 5.0L Coyote V-8 out of the Legens Hot Rod Shop, while the outdoor winner went to Phil Becker for his 1946 Ford woodie powered by a 4.6L Cobra V-8. Other big winners included the Painless Performance Products/STREET RODDER Top 100 and this year two sets were selected; 10 from the outside entries and 10 from the indoor display vehicles.

Indoor: Painless Performance Products Top 100 GM Computer Flashing

Did you know that Painless will re-flash your 1998 and newer computers at no charge? If you purchase a Painless harness for a GM 1999 and newer engine, go to the Painless website and fill out a re-flash form and send it and your computer in. A one-day turnaround is common.

Bruce Conwell | Wichita, KS | 1949 Cadillac

The team at Chris Carlson Hot Rods added a Roadster Shop chassis to the 1949 Caddy for great handling combination with a 525hp LS3 V-8 for power. Some of the body updates include a graduated 2-inch front to 5-inch rear chop, modified bumpers, 1956 Olds headlights, wheels from Circle Racing, and a deep coating of Marin Senour candy red.

Bill Rafter | Port Orange, FL | 1929 Ford

There’s nothing cooler than a Model A Tudor on Deuce ’rails dipped in a vat of classic blue vibe. Plenty of power comes from a 276ci Flathead V-8 mill wearing Offenhauser aluminum heads fed by a pair of Holley 94-series carbs. Rolling on a set of 1935 Ford wires topped with rubber from Coker power moves through a BorgWarner T5 trans to a 9-inch Ford rearend.

Robert Anderson | Savannah, GA | 1940 Ford

Legens Hot Rod Shop gave this hauler a new look, starting with a mild 1-1/2-inch chop, pie cutting the hood, shaving the door handles, and adding a custom grille and bumpers. Power comes from a Ford Performance Coyote V-8 while Vintage Air cools and Classic Instruments monitors vitals. Schott wheels with Pirelli rubber transfers power and PPG green pearl vibe brings it to life.

Jon Wright | Grafton, OH | 1936 Ford

Westergard-styled hot rods have a wicked look that’s unmistakable thanks to their classic lines. The restyled frontend features a custom grille, headlights, and bumper with plenty of flowing updates out back. Stance is from RideTech with power coming from a Ford 351ci V-8 and cool breezes from Vintage Air. Bathed in PPG black it has a look like no other.

Brad & Lori Woosley | Louisville, KY | 1934 Ford

Color, stance, and attitude are three of the elements that make you stop and pay attention to this sedan. A perfectly executed chop gives it the look while a coating of PPG gloss adds style. A Super Bell front axle with hairpins and Ford 9-inch rear with triangulated four-link ground the power coming from a 383ci Chevy V-8. Steelies from Wheel Vintiques and Coker rubber complete it.

Pat Reisinger | Evansville, IN | 1931 Ford

Fresh from the team at Reisinger Custom Rebuilding, the coupe features plenty of vintage style everywhere, from its front Kinmont-style brakes to a custom Deuce chassis with a dropped ’n’ drilled axle and Ford 9-inch rear. Power comes from an incredibly detailed 292ci supercharged Lincoln V-12 from H&H Flatheads while its vibrant Impact Blue color is from PPG.

Mickey & Vicki Smith | Little Rock, AR | 1940 Ford

Summertime cruises in a 1940 Ford drop-top with tunes flowing makes for a perfect day. This classic look comes from a combination of Axalta custom burgundy pearl accented by crème artillery wheels from The Wheel Smith and Goodyear rubber. A comfy beige leather interior combined with Vintage Air cools the passengers while plenty of power comes from a 383ci mill.

Brian Cruz | New Braunfels, TX | 1959 Chevy Corvette

Bringing a C1 Corvette to a whole new level, Cruzer’s Customs started by setting the body on a chassis from Roadster Shop for the ultimate in handling with Budnik wheels and Nitto tires linking it to the street. Immaculate Frost Blue Axalta gloss adds plenty of class while aggressive power comes from a 340hp LS3 V-8 topped with injection from Inglese.

Dan Duffy | Marietta, GA | 1955 Chevy

To add razor-sharp handling, Big Oak Garage fabricated a custom IFS chassis and set it rolling on Schott Accelerator wheels capped with Yokohama rubber. A coating of PPG Toreador Red keeps it vibrant while the interior features Classic Instruments to watch the vitals and Vintage Air for perfect temperature. A 376ci LS3 V-8 wears a Borla Induction injection for searing power.

Melissa Reisinger | Evansville, IN | 1931 Ford

For a perfect hop-up, drop a Model A roadster body on a set of Deuce ’rails packed with a hot Flathead V-8 wearing Navarro heads and dumping its spent gases through lake pipes. Bathed in PPG black and rolling on 1932 Ford wires the interior features leather seating and a banjo steering wheel. The E&J headlights are just the right element of nostalgia.

Outdoor: Painless Performance Products Top 100

Winter After the rod run season is over and the car is being stored for the winter, be sure the gasoline has a stabilizer added and the tank is full. An empty tank will rust above the fuel level line so the fuel helps keep Mr. Rust away.

Robert Hill | The Villages, FL | 1929 Ford Roadster

At first glance this 1929 Ford roadster appears simple but upon closer inspection you’ll find torsion bars hidden in the framerails and some extraordinary fabrication by Steve’s Auto Fabrication in Jamestown, IN. A stock 1953 Flathead provides power to the rear Rally America wires wheels wrapped with Coker Excelsior tires. Custom Mocha Tan paint on the gennie body keep things subtle while inside S&W gauges fill the Lobeck gauge cluster.

Rick Giordano | St. Peters, MO | 1950 Ford convertible

Things like nosing, decking, and shaving the door handles and frenching the headlights and taillights complete the exterior of this shoebox Ford. Under the hood a 350 Chevy provides power while Fatman Fabrications suspension and Billet Specialties wheels provide proper handling. Inside Vintage Air keeps things cool and the best part is this car was completely homebuilt.

Debra Vitte | Riverview, FL | 1957 Chevrolet Cameo

The Cameo-stylized bed was custom from the factory so it remains basically stock. Debra enjoys plenty of power in the form of a 502 Ramjet motor and a Hurst-shifted five-speed TREMEC tranny mounted in the TCI Engineering chassis. Wilwood brakes slow things down, Vintage Air keeps things cool, and U.S. Mags provide the rolling stock. The Emerald Green PPG paint combines with tan leather for a classic look. Doug Kenny gets credit for doing the bulk of the work on the truck.

Mike Ricotta | Denton, MD | 1933 Chevrolet three-window coupe

Start with a super-rare Mercury series Chevrolet coupe (the small series), chop the top, then lay down a set of hot licks over PPG Envirobase black for real hot rod flavor. Suspension is all early Ford style with a Super Bell dropped axle up front and a Winters quick-change rear out back with Pete & Jakes shocks on all four corners. Real Wheels continue the traditional theme, while under the hood a 4.71 blower forces air through the 383 stroker motor. The East Coast Hot Rod Garage handled the build.

Jerry Campbell | Wilmington, DE | 1932 Ford roadster

Jerry Campbell’s highboy carries a European flavor with British Racing Green covering the heavily louvered body with Oxblood leather on the inside. Power comes from an Edelbrock-fed 327 with double-hump heads hooked to a Lokar-shifted 350 Turbo transmission. The dropped front axle and brakes are from SO-CAL with Pete & Jakes shocks. Wheel Smith wheels are wrapped with Coker Excelsior rubber to complete this oh-so-traditional hot rod.

Bob Kuehn | Stanton, NE | 1954 Mercury convertible

Bob Kuehn’s first car was a 1954 Mercury convertible and he simply stayed with his first love. To that end he planted a Ford 5.0 Coyote with a 4R70W tranny. The body remains completely stock covered in PPG black while inside brown leather is a serious upgrade from the original. Classic Instruments monitors the Coyote and when the top goes up the Vintage Air goes on. Front suspension is from Heidts while a 9-inch Ford rear spins the Billet Specialties wheels.

Vic LaBantschnig | Fenton, MO | 1955 Chevrolet Nomad

Enhancing this 1955 Nomad is as simple as taking the original PPG Glacier Blue paint and mixing a little more blue metallic for a better than original look. Then put the car on an Art Morrison chassis for that perfect stance and handling. Underhood a FAST Inglese EFI feeds the LS3 motor in traditional fashion, while 17-inch ET Sebring wheels complete the restyling effort by Carnock Creations in Des Moines, IA.

Bill Sherman, Peru, IL / 1961 Pontiac Ventura

The early ’60s brought with it the fantastic “bubbletop” design and no one did it better than Pontiac. It all starts with a complete custom-fabricated chassis with QA1 shocks and tubular control arms. Rear suspension employs a second set of QA1 coilovers and power comes from a 389 punched out to 406 inches with a factory four-speed mixing the gears. The rare Dawn Firemist paint is the factory color and the trademark tri-color interior completes the package.

Carl & Jeanne Booth | Rochester, MI | 1932 Ford roadster

Starting with a vintage Downs body it was covered with Henry Ford’s “any color you want as long as it’s black” PPG paint. While the motor may look traditional, it is really a modern LS3 topped with a FAST Inglese EFI induction. The chrome front suspension is from Pete and Jakes while Wilwood provides the stopping power. Inside tans seats carry traditional rolled and pleated fabric inserts. Classic Instruments monitors the motor and Wheel Vintique steelies are wrapped with Coker Excelsior tires.

Red & Deb Stauffer | Mount Dora, FL | 1932 Ford Victoria

There are traditional hot rods and there are historical hot rods. This Deuce Vicky falls under the historical banner. First hot-rodded in the ’40s this Vicky has a long and storied past. When longtime hot rodder Red Stauffer discovered the car he continued the heritage with a vintage build. From the genuine ARDUN Flathead to the real knock-off magnesium Halibrand wheels there is nothing new on this car. Kinmont front brakes mount to an early dropped axle with stock 1932 shocks still in service. Coker Excelsior rubber carries the traditional look, while inside black tuck ’n’ roll and a 1936 Ford dash continue the theme.

Outdoor: Best Ford in a Ford 1946 Ford Woodie Receives Best Ford in a Ford with a 4.6L Cobra

We were on a mission to find this year’s Best Ford in a Ford, sponsored by Ford Performance, at the NSRA Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky. Finding that special car in a sea of more than 10,000 cars takes some time and effort.

We’ll admit it, the wood drew us in for a closer look and when we saw SVT on the valve covers we knew we were onto something special. Sure enough this “Just Green” 1946 Ford woodie was powered by nothing less than a 4.6L Ford Cobra engine connected to a 4RW70 transmission spinning a 9-inch Ford rear. Painted in a matching hue, the supercharged powerplant blends perfectly with the rest of the car.

Phil Becker is no stranger to hot rodding and he learned early on for best results it always pays to begin the project with the best car you can find and afford. With that thought in mind, Phil jumped at the chance to purchase this two-owner California woodie. It seems the old lumber wagon spent the first 20 years of its life as an airport car to pick up prestigious clients spending the weekend at a Napa Valley winery. In the ’60s the mechanic who had maintained the car purchased the car from the original owner. If this old car could talk it would list some pretty famous people who rode in the back seat.

Phil brought the old woodie back to his Illinois home and enjoyed the car for a couple of years before deciding it was time for a complete rebuild that would include all new maple wood, more power, better suspension, and flawless paintwork.

The wood is nothing short of spectacular and while it may appear stock there are many subtle modifications to ensure a perfect fit that would be both weather tight and good looking. Dave Martin of New Old Wood worked his magic on the wood while the sheetmetal was massaged to perfect and painted DuPont “Just Green,” giving this woodie a certain beach cruiser feel. Inside, tan leather combines with more gorgeous timber while the dashboard is filled with Classic Instruments residing in a dash inserts formed by J&B Microfinish. We find it interesting that over the past 69 years one thing has remained constant, this woodie wagon is still hauling people to places to have a fun time.

Color, wheels, and stance are the big three when it comes to building a proper hot rod, and Phil Becker’s 1946 Ford has all three. The 17- and 18-inch Schott Octane wheels mount to Heidts front suspension while out back Posies leaf springs support a 9-inch Ford rear.

The hot rod rake is even more apparent when viewed from the rear. All the original woodie hardware was re-plated and used in conjunction with the beautiful Maplewood.

Woodies were built to haul the goods and with a 4.6L Ford Cobra under the hood this wagon will definitely deliver the goods. The supercharged motor connects to a 4RW70 transmission, keeping the entire driveline pure Ford.

The dash is filled with Classic Instruments gauges while Vintage Air keeps the passengers cool. J&B Microfinish formed the aluminum inserts.

Beyond the great craftsmanship there is great design built into the new wood. Note the overlapping top gate that prevents water from entering the cabin. Yes even the taillights were formed from maple, note there are no screws holding the light cup into the wooden bucket; it is a press fit.

More great wood craftsmanship … look up! The headliner is a series of maple stingers giving the inside of the woodie at great look.

Indoor: Best Ford in a Ford 1960 Ford Pickup receives Best Ford in a Ford with Coyote Power

While attending the 48th Annual Street Rod Nationals at the Kentucky Exposition Center it was a perfect time for STREET RODDER and Ford Performance to recognize street rodders who install a late-model Ford engine in a Ford hot rod or custom. Walking through the indoor portion of the event we met up with Jeff Perkins of Greenfield, Tennessee, our latest award recipient with his classic 1960 Ford pickup.

Let’s take a quick look into what it took to bring such an alluring hot rod to life. Seeing that Jeff’s had a passion for trucks ever since his youth he began a conversation with longtime friend Steve Legens, owner of Legens Hot Rod Shop of Greenfield, Tennessee. The pair shared many of the same ideas on what it would take to undertake the build of a truly memorable Ford pickup. It wasn’t long till the search for a suitable base to start with led them to a stalled restoration project on a 1960 Ford F-100. The truck was in decent overall condition and would be a great start for the new build in bringing the rendering by Eric Brockmeyer to life. Without wasting any time the truck was bought and sent to Legens Hot Rod Shop to start the teardown for rebuild.

Seeing that the original frame was rock solid it was blasted clean and boxed for additional strength. Out back a Currie Enterprises 9-inch Ford rear was packed with matching 31-spline axles spinning 3.90 gears. It’s suspended in place by a RideTech parallel four-link with matching HQ-Series coilover shocks and Panhard bar. For razor-sharp handling up front a Kugel Komponents IFS was added featuring their exclusive upper and lower tubular control arms and cast stainless steel spindles deftly matched to RideTech HQ-Series coilover shocks. For plenty of stopping capabilities a dual power master from Master Power Brakes pushes fluid though stainless lines to Wilwood Forged Dynalite Pro-Series brakes at each corner, featuring 11.75-inch discs with four-piston calipers. Linking it all to the street a set of 20×8.5 Schott Mod 5 EXL wheels capped with Pirelli Scorpion Verde P245/45xR20 tires creates a perfect stance.

Wanting to keep a Ford in a Ford, it was an easy decision to contact Ford Performance for one of their cutting-edge 5.0L Coyote crate engines. It starts with an aluminum block complete with cross-bolted main bearing caps packed with a forged steel crank linked to forged steel connecting rods wearing hypereutectic aluminum pistons to produce an 11.0:1 compression ratio.

Aluminum cylinder heads generate plenty of power while on top an eight-stack semi-crossram injection system from Borla Induction delivers the goods. Spent gases push through a set of Sanderson headers to a custom 3-inch stainless exhaust with Borla mufflers. Power moves though a Ford Performance 4R70W automatic trans to a custom driveshaft. Extra attention by the Legens team included the custom engine cover and underhood detailing.

To bring the Brockmeyer rendition to life the Legens team got busy fabricating narrowed and tucked bumpers, custom hood vents, body and bed trim, and a custom tailgate and taillights. From there they installed a number of their exclusive parts, including a fuel filler concealment kit, stainless steel bed strips, tailgate concealment hinges with latch concealment kit, stainless steel exhaust hangers, wire loom plates, and bumper mount kit. With the custom work completed the cab and bed were then metalfinished with all gaps set. For color Jeff pays homage to the St. Louis Cardinals with a custom-blended Cardinal Red vibe from PPG.

The interior had to have the same attention to detail as the exterior so the team got busy by first filling the stock dash with dials from Classic Instruments to monitor the vitals. The stock steering wheel was cut down to 15 inches and links to a tilt column from Flaming River to set the course while cool breezes are from Vintage Air. For plenty of comfort a bench seat from Wise Guys was wrapped with distressed pecan-toned leather, accented by complementing deep brown carpeting. Congratulations to Jeff who will receive a limited-edition jacket as the award winner.

Legens Hot Rod Shop did an amazing job bringing the Eric Brockmeyer designs for the F-100 to life with plenty of classic elegance. Subtle body modifications, Schott Mod 5 EXL wheels, and PPG Cardinal Red gloss add plenty of allure.

A Ford Performance 5.0L Coyote crate V-8 gets the message across with a speed shop full of go-fast goods, including a forged crank and rods linked to hypereutectic aluminum slugs and aluminum cylinder heads. The eight-stack semi-cross ram injection from Borla Induction is the finishing touch.

Nothing says performance like a semi-cross ram eight-stack injection. This system from Borla Induction not only looks wicked, it gets the message across as soon as the gas pedal calls it into action.

Dramatic good looks come from a stock dash filled with gauges from Classic Instruments mingling with a reworked stock steering wheel massaged to 15 inches perched atop a Flaming River tilt column for added comfort.

The business office retains its original style with plenty of class thanks to yards of ultra-soft distressed pecan leather, wrapping a bench seat with accenting plush carpet while it all stays comfy thanks to Vintage Air on those long hauls.

Well-designed details are everywhere on the F-100, including two signature taillights per side accented by custom side trim, tailgate and massaged bumpers.

Well, that about wraps it up for the 48th annual. It’s hard to believe but it is most assuredly coming and that being the 50th in just two years. Maybe it’s time for lots of those veteran hot rodders from decades past to limber up their bodies and their hot rods and get ready for the 50th. In the meantime we will be looking for all of you at next year’s 49th annual get together.

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