Grand National Roadster Show - All Pictures In Here!

[Steve1968LS2]

Hey, lets all put our GNRS images into one thread. I know several of us are going to be there and this way we will have "one stop shopping" for those that couldn't be there.

I just shot a few quickies in building 4 (the AMBR hall) today before the show opened. I had to go turn in stories, but I will be there tomorrow for the rest.

There are some amazing rides there.. simply stunning... My color looks good under the light, but I bet I'm one of the least expensive cars in the place. lol.. heck, I bet some guys have more in thier displays than many of us have in their whole cars.

So let us begin..

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[Steve1968LS2]

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[Steve1968LS2]

Troy's amazing car.. can a car be perfect?

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[Kris Horton]

Wow great pics Steve! That last one by Troy is incredible. I'm sick as a dog...hopefully I'll be alright by Sunday to go check it all out in person!

[cmraman]

Hey Steve, That 40d looks like its working good. The underside of the First love car is cool. I have shots of the car with no body. The Frame is a work of art. So is the rearend.

[Steve1968LS2]

Hey Steve, That 40d looks like its working good. The underside of the First love car is cool. I have shots of the car with no body. The Frame is a work of art. So is the rearend.

Yea, I was lazy so I was shooting without a tripod.. good for practicing a steady hand. lol

Was using a bounce card for the flash, I also need to adjust my depth of field a bit.

The screen on the back of the 40D is worth the purchase.

[Rellim51]

Did they ever get Troy's car drivable?

[cmraman]

Did they ever get Troy's car drivable?

Yes. At Detroit last year, after inspection, Troy drove the car to the locations of the display. Usually people roll the cars in the display.

[rocketman]

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In the backgrund of this picture is abare metal 3-window of sort, can you find out who's is..

[ironworks]

It looks like a custom 40 ford 3 window. I will get you a pic this afternoon. We are leaving Bako at high noon for the show. The front fenders are not 35-36 I have one of those. And the shape of the trunk looks like a 40 also.

[Steve1968LS2]

Building 4 caught on fire today and had to be evacuated.. lol

That's the building with Penny in it and those AMBR cars.. :wow:

It was a small fire, but still..

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[Steve1968LS2]

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[rwhite692]

That Lincoln is too much!...I almost missed the craps table built into the door...What, no roulette wheel?!?

STYLIN'!!!

LOL

[jimbo]

Lowrider guys are nuts! The under side of the car is probably striped and flaked just like the outside.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Black El Camino looks sick...and the lowercontrol arms on Troy's car...OH MY!:hail: :thumbsup:

[CRCRFT78]

Any more pics on the 70 Elco? I remember watching Jimmy Shine build it on the show but haven't seen any other features or pics of it anywhere.

[ironworks]

The show was pretty good. Troys car is awesome, There are some cool cars but nothing that was new that blew me away. That 3 window 40 was cool but just looked a tick off. It looks like it could have been stock. I got few ideas for some colors in the engine compartment of Johns car and saw a few old friends.

It poured rain all the way home Saturday, Thank you Ford for building a 9000 lbs dually or we would have been home days later. Those F-450's just plow through the huge puddles.

Enjoy

[ironworks]

Anybody know who won the AMBR?

[ironworks]

The Scotts Hot Rod's 32 won, Found it on the Hamb. In case anybody cared.

[Teetoe_Jones]

Cool! That black 70 elco has our Sidewinder LSX accessory drive on it! You can't even see it since the dry sump tank is in the way!

Tyler

[MarkM66]

The Scotts Hot Rod's 32 won, Found it on the Hamb. In case anybody cared.

Aparently those guys aren't to fond of it over there. :lol:

[ironworks]

I think it is more about his reputation, and the billet stuff of course.

[Mick Mc]

Look at the Casino car that draws all of the attention.
That interior sure looks...pink

Mick

[kennyd]

I think it is more about his reputation, and the billet stuff of course.

edit . edit . edit , blank blank blank disapointed at the choice that they picked ! that just proves one point to me about the AMBR

[Mick Mc]

The show was pretty good. Troys car is awesome, There are some cool cars but nothing that was new that blew me away. That 3 window 40 was cool but just looked a tick off. It looks like it could have been stock. I got few ideas for some colors in the engine compartment of Johns car and saw a few old friends.

It poured rain all the way home Saturday, Thank you Ford for building a 9000 lbs dually or we would have been home days later. Those F-450's just plow through the huge puddles.

Enjoy


Hey John Nutcase got a hair cut...

Mick

[ironworks]

He was trying to figure an way he could to be faster at the track.

[Mick Mc]

I need a vacation. Lets get the crew and head back to Columbus.

John, Bob, Jim Haliburton, you, me and the Star Trek converntion.

This year we need a couple of large KD canopys and lawn chairs, shouldn't be a problem hauling it with your truck and trailer.

How about staying at the party hotel this year, we need to make reservations soon.

Mr Popular will probably make me carry his luggage this year, or at least his autograph pens. He just might be faster with his new hair cut, but will his fans recognize him.

Mick

[whytry]

Nice pics, thanks for posting!!!!!

[rocketman]

The show was pretty good. Troys car is awesome, There are some cool cars but nothing that was new that blew me away. That 3 window 40 was cool but just looked a tick off. It looks like it could have been stock. I got few ideas for some colors in the engine compartment of Johns car and saw a few old friends.

It poured rain all the way home Saturday, Thank you Ford for building a 9000 lbs dually or we would have been home days later. Those F-450's just plow through the huge puddles.

Enjoy


That is sweet looking,

[Steve1968LS2]

I got my butt kicked.. lol..

There was crazy expensive trailer stuff in my class.. but it was still fun.

Winners of Pro-Touring class:
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Winners of Street-Touring class (my class):
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winner:
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[rocketman]

Troy's amazing car.. can a car be perfect?

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I kno I'm going to be the only one, but the suspension on this car doesn't impress me. That car has no real driveabilty at all if you drive it and breaks where you going to get parts for it. The body work the color is cool, the I like the wide 5 wheel idea.

[Steve1968LS2]

Few more pics..

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[syborg tt]

I got my butt kicked.. lol..
Winners of Street-Touring class (my class):
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Here is what it looked like at Sema

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[ccracin]

I'd say PRO-TRAILERING! I'll say it and let somebody prove me wrong. I know those cars while nicely done will never get driven like we have proof Penny and real Pro-Touring cars will. If I'm wrong, somebody prove it. This is why the new SMOY rules are going to rock! See you in Colombus, we'll see who has something that is meant to be driven!:lateral: Steve, you won in my book. Ask those other guys how r-compound tires do in the rain?:wow:

[ironworks]

I see your point, but it is an indoor car show. Just be glad chicayne was just there for display. That car is driven hard and the fit and finish is awesome. That car defines Pro-touring in my book.

[ccracin]

I see your point, but it is an indoor car show. Just be glad chicayne was just there for display. That car is driven hard and the fit and finish is awesome. That car defines Pro-touring in my book.

Roger,

I couldn't agree more. I must have hit reply instead of quote. I meant to quote Steve's post showing the "Pro-Touring" cars. Chicayne is one of my favorites that I have seen up close. My comment was also pointed at the defenition of "Pro-Touring" at the indoor show. Even Steve's class "Street Touring", I find it hard to believe those cars wil be driven on the street, unless it is to load on the trailer. Do you think John's car will be ready to "bring it" in Colombus this year? I promise I won't tell John if the answer is no! :lol: By the way, does anyone have any video of Chicane? I'm in withdrawl here in the western, PA winter!

[rocketman]

I'd say PRO-TRAILERING! I'll say it and let somebody prove me wrong. I know those cars while nicely done will never get driven like we have proof Penny and real Pro-Touring cars will. If I'm wrong, somebody prove it. This is why the new SMOY rules are going to rock! See you in Colombus, we'll see who has something that is meant to be driven!:lateral: Steve, you won in my book. Ask those other guys how r-compound tires do in the rain?:wow:



If the new SMOY rules weren't catering to the pro touring crowd it would be great, If a guy has a kick ass say 55 Chevy 10.5 style street machine or a a killer pro street style car he is screwed with this autocross crap, do a 100 mile cruise, few look cool drag strip passes like with the HROY award and call it good. Might as well call it ProTouringofYear award.

[ccracin]

If the new SMOY rules weren't catering to the pro touring crowd it would be great, If a guy has a kick ass say 55 Chevy 10.5 style street machine or a a killer pro street style car he is screwed with this autocross crap, do a 100 mile cruise, few look cool drag strip passes like with the HROY award and call it good. Might as well call it ProTouringofYear award.

You make good points and I won't argue. I did just check out the good-guys site and it says for both categories you mentioned that results won't determine the winner, but style points count. I would say for both awards the point is to drive them a bit harder than around the fairgrounds. No "rules" are ever perfect for everyone, but this set at least keeps the indoor shows indoors. To each their own!

[Nate_ERC]

Just to clarify.

All of our cars, including the Corpala pictured above get driven HARD. We will be taking the Corpala to Portland International Raceway later this year to get some performance numbers. :cool:

[TravisB]

The Scotts Hot Rod's 32 won, Found it on the Hamb. In case anybody cared.

Car is well done but the styling doesn't do much for me....nor does the color.

[ironworks]

Roger,

Do you think John's car will be ready to "bring it" in Colombus this year? I promise I won't tell John if the answer is no! :lol:

We are currently working on Johns car harder and with more hours then ever. We still plan to have the car at Columbus. A lot of things have to happen before Coulumbus. I refuse to cut and corners that might affect the quality of the car, just to win a plastic trophy. I have slowed down the effort in My truck to get the Nova further along. The truck is supposed to be at Del Mar in April so I have time to spare and the Nova is supposed to be in Tracy's shop in April. So we are behind the 8 ball on it for sure. Are we getting there yes, I refuse to take the Nova to Columbus in any half ass form. It is about the car first and the plastic fireplace decor second. SO to answer your question, I hope so, I just bought a super deluxe trailer to haul both of these bad girls to Columbus to slide around the track.

[Steve1968LS2]

I see your point, but it is an indoor car show. Just be glad chicayne was just there for display. That car is driven hard and the fit and finish is awesome. That car defines Pro-touring in my book.

Yea, my favorite PT car.. you can tell it's beat on by the burnt up headers.. lol

[Steve1968LS2]

Just to clarify.

All of our cars, including the Corpala pictured above get driven HARD. We will be taking the Corpala to Portland International Raceway later this year to get some performance numbers. :cool:

Bring her down to Fontana and we will put her through the proper tests :)

Beautiful car by the way...

[OLDFLM]

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Hard to believe the "donk" style has invaded the world of hot rods too! Ugh

[awr68]

Just to clarify.

All of our cars, including the Corpala pictured above get driven HARD. We will be taking the Corpala to Portland International Raceway later this year to get some performance numbers. :cool:

Let me know when, I would love to come watch!!

[byebye67]

what does "donked" mean?

[ccracin]

Just to clarify.

All of our cars, including the Corpala pictured above get driven HARD. We will be taking the Corpala to Portland International Raceway later this year to get some performance numbers. :cool:

That is awesome. I was hoping my first post would bring some of this out. Your car looks awesome. I think we would all love to see some video when you get it on the track. Going to Colombus with it? I would love to see it in person. I said in my first post for someone to prove me wrong and you stepped up. :thumbsup: Maybe some of the others will as well. Again, sweet ride. Drive it like you stole it!

[ccracin]

We are currently working on Johns car harder and with more hours then ever. We still plan to have the car at Columbus. A lot of things have to happen before Coulumbus. I refuse to cut and corners that might affect the quality of the car, just to win a plastic trophy. I have slowed down the effort in My truck to get the Nova further along. The truck is supposed to be at Del Mar in April so I have time to spare and the Nova is supposed to be in Tracy's shop in April. So we are behind the 8 ball on it for sure. Are we getting there yes, I refuse to take the Nova to Columbus in any half ass form. It is about the car first and the plastic fireplace decor second. SO to answer your question, I hope so, I just bought a super deluxe trailer to haul both of these bad girls to Columbus to slide around the track.

Roger,

It sounds like you've got a plan. I can't wait to see them. Has the price of "midnight oil" gone up as much as everything else? :lol: Keep up the good work. I wish we were closer to Tracy's shop. I would love to have our truck done there.

Later,

[MarkM66]

If the new SMOY rules weren't catering to the pro touring crowd it would be great, If a guy has a kick ass say 55 Chevy 10.5 style street machine or a a killer pro street style car he is screwed with this autocross crap, do a 100 mile cruise, few look cool drag strip passes like with the HROY award and call it good. Might as well call it ProTouringofYear award.

I don't think a drag/pro-street car has ever even been in the "top 5." So I don't think the new rules are going to leave those guys out.

[syborg tt]

Just to clarify.

All of our cars, including the Corpala pictured above get driven HARD. We will be taking the Corpala to Portland International Raceway later this year to get some performance numbers. :cool:


Just to clarify.

Your 63 Impala has to be one of the best 63 Impala's i've ever seen !!!

Hands Down :hail:

[rocketman]

I don't think a drag/pro-street car has ever even been in the "top 5." So I don't think the new rules are going to leave those guys out.


The 1st couple were street/strip style cars, the red and white 55 Chevy and then i think a Impala was in there somewhere.

[MarkM66]

The 1st couple were street/strip style cars, the red and white 55 Chevy and then i think a Impala was in there somewhere.

Yeah, could be. But if they don't show up in street/strip atire, it doesn't count. JMO

Columbus has a drag strip and Goodguys sponsors a event that weekend, maybe in the future the cars can make the trip out there, and make a few passes.

But if times don't count... does it really matter?

[OOCustoms]

This thread upsets me because ever since the Grand national left the bay area i have been unable to go to it!!! i started going to it in 92 till it left and there was nothing like it ever! Its what inspired me to get into customs cars for a career and my dad actually knew the winner of the ambr in '92. since the grand national left Oak/SF, the car shows that have replaced it CAN NOT even get near the quality and beauty of cars at all!!!!!!!! im sad!!

sorry i had to vent but thats it next year im going to SEMA and GNRS regardless because i want to see the true show cars!!!!

P.S. if anyone has more pics not in the thread please post them for the rest of us to check out!!!

Marc

[V8TV]

Yea, my favorite PT car.. you can tell it's beat on by the burnt up headers.. lol

Jack took me for a ride in the Chicayne when we shot it in the boneyard in AZ for Hot Rod. Man, that car pulls HARD!

[syborg tt]

Jack took me for a ride in the Chicayne when we shot it in the boneyard in AZ for Hot Rod. Man, that car pulls HARD!


Was that way back when Popular Hot Rodding TV was around.

ps - any pics you care to share

[final cut]

I'd say PRO-TRAILERING! I'll say it and let somebody prove me wrong. I know those cars while nicely done will never get driven like we have proof Penny and real Pro-Touring cars will. If I'm wrong, somebody prove it. This is why the new SMOY rules are going to rock! See you in Colombus, we'll see who has something that is meant to be driven!:lateral: Steve, you won in my book. Ask those other guys how r-compound tires do in the rain?:wow:
The new SMOY rules are a good start. In 2001 I brought the SC Nova back to Columbus and won. Here is what we had to do, park in the Pro's Pick on Sat., that afternoon they announced the top five. If you were in the top five they gave you a map and said drive the car out to Jegs for the BBQ, be there at 5:00 pm. It was about a 20 -25 mile trip ea. way, if the car did does not make it, your out. Park in the Pro's Pick area again on Sun. and then drive into the awards building that afternoon. I think if you add the autocross and 1 or 2 passes down the track it would a great competition.
Anybody remember the old Car Craft Real Street Eliminator?
I will be at the GOODGUYS season opener in Orange County with the Fairlane, they will have an autocross course there, I'm no "pro" driver but I'll do my best!

[awr68]

The new SMOY rules are a good start. In 2001 I brought the SC Nova back to Columbus and won. Here is what we had to do, park in the Pro's Pick on Sat., that afternoon they announced the top five. If you were in the top five they gave you a map and said drive the car out to Jegs for the BBQ, be there at 5:00 pm. It was about a 20 -25 mile trip ea. way, if the car did does not make it, your out. Park in the Pro's Pick area again on Sun. and then drive into the awards building that afternoon. I think if you add the autocross and 1 or 2 passes down the track it would a great competition.
Anybody remember the old Car Craft Real Street Eliminator?
I will be at the GOODGUYS season opener in Orange County with the Fairlane, they will have an autocross course there, I'm no "pro" driver but I'll do my best!

So do you still have the Nova? I've seen it a couple times...really like that car!!

[notorious1970]

Originally Posted by V8TV
Jack took me for a ride in the Chicayne when we shot it in the boneyard in AZ for Hot Rod. Man, that car pulls HARD!


Was that way back when Popular Hot Rodding TV was around.

ps - any pics you care to share

Yes, any picts??? A little chicayne video would be perfect! Pretty cool how a car that was build a few years ago...still looks fresh in its paint work and overall look.

[ccracin]

The new SMOY rules are a good start. In 2001 I brought the SC Nova back to Columbus and won. Here is what we had to do, park in the Pro's Pick on Sat., that afternoon they announced the top five. If you were in the top five they gave you a map and said drive the car out to Jegs for the BBQ, be there at 5:00 pm. It was about a 20 -25 mile trip ea. way, if the car did does not make it, your out. Park in the Pro's Pick area again on Sun. and then drive into the awards building that afternoon. I think if you add the autocross and 1 or 2 passes down the track it would a great competition.
Anybody remember the old Car Craft Real Street Eliminator?
I will be at the GOODGUYS season opener in Orange County with the Fairlane, they will have an autocross course there, I'm no "pro" driver but I'll do my best!

Doug,

The autocross and strip runs would be cool. Plus the trip to National trail would cover the street driving. See if someone can take video of your runs with the Fairlane. I'm sure we would all love to see them. Your car is still one of my favorites from Colombus 07. Have fun with it.

Later,

[PRRC]

I agree Marty, the 63 is really nice. Was in my top five at SEMA.

PS: Dry pork for evryone!!!!

Jim

Just to clarify.

Your 63 Impala has to be one of the best 63 Impala's i've ever seen !!!

Hands Down :hail:

[final cut]

So do you still have the Nova? I've seen it a couple times...really like that car!!
I built that car for a customer when I owned Street Works, after Columbus the owners changed the interior, and got rid of the cross ram and put on a TPI unit. The car has since been sold 2 or 3 more times, it's sad but I don't think the car will be the same again. I tried to track the car down for the '07 reunion in Columbus with no luck.

[96z28ss]

Just to clarify.

All of our cars, including the Corpala pictured above get driven HARD. We will be taking the Corpala to Portland International Raceway later this year to get some performance numbers. :cool:

Um we need video, like Steve made of Penny going thru the paces.
Anyone can make statements like that with nothing to back it up with.
Plus we are all video and picture whores here.

[syborg tt]

This is one of the cars that inspired me to get back into building car or should I say a truck.

actually it was a hogans sheetmetal intake, converted over to efi... the efi conversion was done at allen specialties in medford, or. the car was local to me for a while, the owner at that time also had a procharged buick...
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