Good Guys Columbus

[Al Moreno]

Flying out tomorrow morning.

My understanding is that SCAR, Ring Brother's Speedlane, the 54 corvette with ZRI engine http://www.fastclips.com/video/776/1...rvette-zr1-ls9 will be battling it out for this years SMOY.

Hopefully Super Cuda http://www.legendarymotorcar.com/site/552 and a Bad ass Black69 Mustang that was at SEMA will show up.

Does anybody know any of the cars competing for SMOY?

[syborg tt]

I will be there with Kenny and the clan

Kenny's even bringing his wife - odd

[Fluid Power]

It has been SMOKING hot here boys....Might rain on Friday but expect mid to high 80's for the weekend. Bring your sunglasses!

Darren

[ironworks]

Eric and I fly out tomorrow. We will be there till Sunday night. The only one missing in action is ISH, from Mid "WEST" Customs....:D

[CamaroAJ]

i'll be there saturday.

and as darren said its been hot here so bring lots of water. mid to high 80's this weekend, sucks you guys will miss the 90's we have had all week.

[Streetwerkz]

We'll be there (no booth this year) so I'll actually enjoy the show.. not werk it
Thankfully our shop is right across the street (same road as Mc Donald's) so we've been getting a good preview already!!

I agree, heat and humidity SUCK right now!!!

[toddshotrods]

It has been SMOKING hot here boys...
i'll be there saturday ...its been hot here...
We'll be there ...our shop is right across the street...
It's been blistering hot - my kind of weather! :cool:

I never paid attention to the locations, while browsing on this site, to see that some of the familiar names are neighbors! :D

I'll be there at least two of the three days.

[bigtyme1]

I'll be there tomorrow around Noon, see you guys at the Host Party tomorrow night.

[ccracin]

My Dad and I will be there tomorrow afternoon. Going to the host party for sure. It is a great show by itself! My cell is 724-5 one eight- 15 zero seven if anyone wants to meet up. I'll have my Lateral-G shirts on Saturday and Sunday! See you all there!:thumbsup: :woot: :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

We usually go up the highway to the steak house for dinner friday night and hang out got the SMOTY judging on saturday night. You can't miss me.. Really

[toddshotrods]

We usually go up the highway to the steak house for dinner...
Eddie Merlot's? Keep saying I am going to try that but never seem to make it. Evidently, Columbus likes to eat - there a LOT of restaurants... :unibrow:

[ironworks]

I thought it was called texas steak house.... Could be wrong??? Just go north on the 71? I that's it

[toddshotrods]

I thought it was called texas steak house.... Could be wrong??? Just go north on the 71? I that's it
Probably Texas Roadhouse. If so, and it's north on 71 from the fairgrounds, it's the same exit (Polaris Pwky) as Eddie Merlot's. As I said, I've never been to Eddie Merlot's (http://www.eddiemerlots.com/Home-99.html), just curious because they're suposed to be prime, aged, steaks - blah, blah, blah. There are a few "premium" steakhouses here I plan to test, if I stay log enough... I normally hit Texas Roadhouse, O'Charley's, or (my personal favorite) Outback.

I was going to ask you if Eddie's lived up to the hype, if that's where you had been. :)

Getting hungry now, time to go to bed before I start munching. :rolleyes:

[Streetwerkz]

Texas roadhouse is good yes 71 north, Polaris parkway exit, eat there alot, and ShiChi Japanese steak house off sawmill road and 161 even better!!
both price about the same, around $25 plus drinks

[billetman]

Flying out tomorrow morning.

My understanding is that SCAR, Ring Brother's Speedlane, the 54 corvette with ZRI engine http://www.fastclips.com/video/776/1...rvette-zr1-ls9 will be battling it out for this years SMOY.

Hopefully Super Cuda http://www.legendarymotorcar.com/site/552 and a Bad ass Black69 Mustang that was at SEMA will show up.

Does anybody know any of the cars competing for SMOY?

I believe both SCAR and THRILLBILLY from Lakeside will be there competeing,as well as a whole slew of others. It was rumored that there would be over 35 in all.

[CamaroAJ]

Evidently, Columbus likes to eat - there a LOT of restaurants... :unibrow:

you can tell that by watching people walk around columbus lol.

[Streetwerkz]

you can tell that by watching people walk around Columbus lol.

yeah buddy, we know how to eat:D
If you go to Texas roadhouse, I suggest the Texas t-bone with white gravy, mushrooms, cheese and mash potatoes, pile it high on ur steak (rare for me) and go to heaven.

good thing it's lunch time, now I'm hungry:lol:

[Juxtaposed]

I believe both SCAR and THRILLBILLY from Lakeside will be there competeing,as well as a whole slew of others. It was rumored that there would be over 35 in all.

Oh yes 35 in all competing...they say that every year and the lot is always full. However we all know that only about 5 to 9 are real competitors. Plus, Goodguys always manages to pick 1 car for the 5 that has no business in the top five.

[HRBS]

Plus, Goodguys always manages to pick 1 car for the 5 that has no business in the top five.

POLITICS is a business for some. :lol:
I think this year the top 5 will be some of the best we've seen yet.
I also think SMOY has taken alot of prestige away from SROY.
They just dont seem as "over-the-top" as they used to be in years past.

[ccracin]

We usually go up the highway to the steak house for dinner friday night and hang out got the SMOTY judging on saturday night. You can't miss me.. Really

Call me. We are here, staying across the street from the Steakhouse!

[CamaroAJ]

you guys want to meet up for dinner saturday night? i can't stay out and play all night because i have an autocross sunday.

[pokey64]

So what happens if it rains Friday? We'll be there fri and sat. Just curious about the SMOTY auto cross and car show m general.

[billetman]

POLITICS is a business for some. :lol:
I think this year the top 5 will be some of the best we've seen yet.
I also think SMOY has taken alot of prestige away from SROY.
They just dont seem as "over-the-top" as they used to be in years past.

I believe your right about the top five. The bar will be raised again. The SMOY seems to be taken center stage the past few years,but that could change in the years ahead also.

[MarkM66]

I believe your right about the top five. The bar will be raised again. The SMOY seems to be taken center stage the past few years,but that could change in the years ahead also.

Yeah, is it an increase in street machine popularity, or a decrease in street rod popularity?

The street rod fans aren't getting any younger.

[toddshotrods]

...or a decrease in street rod popularity?

The street rod fans aren't getting any younger.
I wouldn't think that's it. I have no factual evidence, just observation, but street rods seem to continually renew their enthusiast base with fresh blood. Many of the guys who are "old" street rodders now would have spent their teenage and young adult years in the custom era, and evolved into street rodders. I have quite a few friends who are now in their seventies who tell countless stories about their old fords and mercs, with the skirts, whitewalls, etc. Some of them are now "old" street rodders.

The traditional (not rat) rod lifestyle is huge with 20-somethings now. They build period correct cars and try to live the entire pre-war lifstyle. I can see some of them building mega-buck street rods in future. The whole street rod movement is going that direction. From Boydster, to Impression, to First Love, to Deucenberg, along with the huge traditional trend in general, you can see modern street rods being slowly re-invented.

I think it's just a typical trend pattern. People gravitate towards what is "hot" and right now street rod style muscle cars are the "in" thing. Eventually moods will change, curiousity will set in, and something "new" will emerge.

[Moabdude]

Any pictures yet?
I tried to find a last minute flight to Columbus or Cleveland.
$ 950.00 was the cheapest..............

[Vegas69]

:ttiwop:

[toddshotrods]

I spent twelve hours helping a friend move yesterday. Between being tired and us getting a little rain earlier, I decided to rest up today but I'll be there tomorrow and Sunday snapping like crazy. I'll post lots of pics after I get home. Most likely today was pretty mild because the forecast called for possible thunderstorms Friday, all week. The sky is pretty dark (but no rain right now) as I type this.

Just a warning - I am so addicted to big budget hot rods that I didn't even walk the rest of the fairgrounds last year. I spent three days in the Awards, Manufacturers', and Swap areas. If you really plan to visually dissect these cars, three days isn't much time. You can stare at one for a half-hour, and come back a couple hours later and see things you didn't see...

[Fluid Power]

Rain squashed everything today boys, Autocross was called off. The good news is it really cooled things off and broke the humidity. The SMOY cars are nuts! Rodger has his work cut out for him. I shot about 5 pictures before the rain blew in.

Oh well, tomorrow is supposed to be awesome weather wise.

Darren

[ccm399]

The wife and I are planning on heading out around 630am. We were planning on heading down today but the weather looks bleak....looks like we choose wisely.

Can't wait!!!!!!

Chris

[garickman]

Anyone have credible info or pics on SMOY yet? How many cars? Who are the heavy hitters there? DSE, Ring Brothers, Lakeside... Pics would be aswesome if anyone has any yet.

[toddshotrods]

Man the rain must have really sent everyone running for cover! When I can't go to events I usually find coverage on HubGarage or something - only two cars in one garage so far (http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/beatymotorsport/vehicles/60996)...

[Roger M]

Here is link to a bunch of photos from Thursday.

Goodguys Columbus (http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/2010show/ggcolumbusjuly8/)

[pokey64]

We showed up this afternoon and by the time we made it to the SMOY/SROY area it was already a ghost town. Here's a couple nice Nomads and a Caddy that were parked near the area.

There was on and off downpours all day. Right before 5 a thunderstorm rolled in and everyone left in a hurry.

Going back in the morning. :thumbsup:

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/edspokey64/GG%20Columbus%202010/IMG_3372.jpg

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[craigs73]

so are they going to have the autocross tomorrow(saturday) since they cancled it today

[craigs73]

We showed up this afternoon and by the time we made it to the SMOY/SROY area it was already a ghost town. Here's a couple nice Nomads and a Caddy that were parked near the area.


so whay does SMOY/SROY mean i know its short for something but not sure:lolhit:

[pokey64]

so whay does SMOY/SROY mean i know its short for something but not sure:lolhit:

Street Machine or Street Rod Of the Year ;)

[hifi875]

the cars are pretty awesome. this is the sixth year ive been here in a row and it never ceases to amaze me what shows up. still hard to be the cuda from a few years ago though.

[craigs73]

i knew that:_paranoid thanks pokey so does anyone know if there still going to have the autocross

[Jr]

That twin turbo nomad looks sick!

[EBMC]

That twin turbo nomad looks sick!

X2!!!

[Fluid Power]

No autocross today, they need the parking.... :mad:

Darren

[Roger M]

http://www.good-guys.com/news/newsStory.aspx?newsid=1571#

http://www.good-guys.com/images/news/1571_2010%20SMOY%20winner_web.jpg

[ProdigyCustoms]

Looks like a good day, Thought that would be the winner, and I see ThrillBilly right beside Scar

[ANVIL1]

Looks like a good day, Thought that would be the winner, and I see ThrillBilly right beside Scar

That's actually the Challenger built by the Roadster Shop next to Scar. Doesn't look like Thrillbilly made top 5.

[ProdigyCustoms]

That is right. So what are the top 5?

[Roger M]

Goodguys 2010 Ridetech Street Machine of the Year Top 5:
-Karen Leisinger, Wall Lake, SD, 1967 Camaro
-Dale & Stacy Johns, Van Buren, AR, 1967 Ford Mustang
-Mike Manning, Belmar, NJ, 1969 Camaro
-Jeremy Gerber, Mundelein, IL 1970 Dodge Challenger
-Ken Smith, Spring Green, WI, 1964 Ford Fairlane

[CamaroAJ]

the door gaps on mannings car were horrable.

[pokey64]

Goodguys 2010 Ridetech Street Machine of the Year Top 5:
-Karen Leisinger, Wall Lake, SD, 1967 Camaro
-Dale & Stacy Johns, Van Buren, AR, 1967 Ford Mustang
-Mike Manning, Belmar, NJ, 1969 Camaro
-Jeremy Gerber, Mundelein, IL 1970 Dodge Challenger
-Ken Smith, Spring Green, WI, 1964 Ford Fairlane


-Karen Leisinger, Wall Lake, SD, 1967 Camaro
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/edspokey64/IMG_3737.jpg

-Dale & Stacy Johns, Van Buren, AR, 1967 Ford Mustang
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/edspokey64/IMG_3587.jpg

-Mike Manning, Belmar, NJ, 1969 Camaro
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/edspokey64/IMG_3399.jpg

-Jeremy Gerber, Mundelein, IL 1970 Dodge Challenger
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/edspokey64/IMG_3465.jpg

-Ken Smith, Spring Green, WI, 1964 Ford Fairlane
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/edspokey64/GG%20Columbus%202010/IMG_7846.jpg

It's been a long day. Let me know if I got any of the cars mixed up.

[toddshotrods]

I have 230 pics. Do you guys just want to see street machine/muscle cars? Probably around half are street rods. The majority are from the awards areas. It'll take a minute for me to get them resized and figure out the best way to show them. I'll post some of the really good stuff here soon.

I have some gripes. One it really sucks that there was no autocross. :mad: That made it just a beauty contest again.

That leads into the second need to vent: Combined with the normal auto show politics, the lack of performance proof really seemed to set the tone for an outright beauty contest. There were other cars that, IMO, seemed much more suited to be in the top five. The person representing the Mustang had to admit - on mic, before everyone - that the Mustang was pretty much stock underneath - just Air Ride (SMOY sponsor :_paranoid ) and Baer brakes... Meanwhile, cars with actual engineering and hardcore fabrication sat in the parking lot getting sun tans. :rolleyes:

I usually don't pay much attention to trophies and awards at car shows other than to see who actually won (after the fact). I go to see the baddest cars on the planet (only go to major shows), and enjoy talking custom $h!t with really awesome people. I need to go back to that.

I had a great time talking to one of the (Ring) Brothers - felt like I new him for years after a few minutes; and definitely had fun talking to Bob Johnson again. I spotted him walking around with Alan before the ceremony (I was in the bleachers) and made my way down to say hi afterwards. The band was pretty cool too - took me back to junior high and high school. :cool:

Remember where I left off (Bob Johnson) when I return with a few really sweet pics... ;)

[pokey64]

See a pattern? :_paranoid

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/edspokey64/IMG_7836.jpg

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[Roger M]

See a pattern? :_paranoid


Yep, The concrete is cracked in all four pictures :P

[pokey64]

Yep, The concrete is cracked in all four pictures :P

Asphalt :lolhit:

[phillym5]

the door gaps on mannings car were horrable.

So are mine..... :captain:

The car is still incredible. :thumbsup:

[bigtyme1]

Just got home from a long weekend with Mike from Musclerodz. Rained pretty much all day Friday but we made up for it saturday. Definatley some serious craftsmen out there. I only wish I could be half as good as the losers. It's funny to see the old beat up cars driving around but the onwers still take alot of pride in there ride and only go for the sake of showing off there ride. That's what it's all about not picking out gaps and waves. Or comparing who has the most money in the car. It's about the hard work and craftsmenship. I really enjoy seeing the originality and emagination that goes into these cars.

A very popular Builder on this sight once told me he dosent do trophy shows anymore because after all that hard work, time and money that last thing you want to hear is some guy picking your car a part. I'm in it for the brother hood and all the great people I have met over the years. Sure I want to show off my work but I know I could never compare to what I saw this week end. I just consider it an extension to my network of friends and family.

Hats off to all that made it into the show and congrats to all the winners.:cheers:

oh yea, wanna have fun one night, go drinking with Mike, Yagerbombs to the resque.:thumbsup:

[toddshotrods]

I don't care what they announce over that loudspeaker for promoting the show, the bar is still set here:
http://toddperkinsdesign.com/images/misc/goodguys/columbus/2010/2010%2001%20(199).jpg
http://toddperkinsdesign.com/images/misc/goodguys/columbus/2010/2010%2001%20(131).jpg

Seeing the G-Force Cuda in the same place as last year's SMOY, and this year's winner and contenders really paints the picture how special this car is. It's still fresh, still in another place... :bow: So glad it's back! (from Seinfeld) :lol:

I'll try to post more pics before I leave tomorrow morning, I'm beat.

PS - I don't mean to take anything away from any other hot rods, builders, or owners - just expressing my personal preference. It wasn't meant as a put down to anyone, just as kudos to Johnson & Johnson. I like RS' Vette from last year, and was happy to see it again.

Just look how awesome the kid in the second pic thinks it is - his candy even tasted sour in the presence of such a sweet hot rod! :rofl:

[Juxtaposed]

F'n A. That is the bar. It will be along time before someone out does it.

I don't care what they announce over that loudspeaker for promoting the show, the bar is still set here:
http://toddperkinsdesign.com/images/misc/goodguys/columbus/2010/2010%2001%20(199).jpg
http://toddperkinsdesign.com/images/misc/goodguys/columbus/2010/2010%2001%20(131).jpg

Seeing the G-Force Cuda in the same place as last year's SMOY, and this year's winner and contenders really paints the picture how special this car is. It's still fresh, still in another place... :bow: So glad it's back! (from Seinfeld) :lol:

I'll try to post more pics before I leave tomorrow morning, I'm beat.

PS - I don't mean to take anything away from any other hot rods, builders, or owners - just expressing my personal preference. It wasn't meant as a put down to anyone, just as kudos to Johnson & Johnson. I like RS' Vette from last year, and was happy to see it again.

Just look how awesome the kid in the second pic thinks it is - his candy even tasted sour in the presence of such a sweet hot rod! :rofl:

[notorious1970]

Cars look great! Looks like a good time as always!

[toddshotrods]

Cars look great! Looks like a good time as always!
Man, I wish your car could have been there. I tried my best to make Columbus that year, but life got in the way. I really hope to see it someday.

While we're on the Rad Rides thing:
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[toddshotrods]

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[toddshotrods]

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[toddshotrods]

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[toddshotrods]

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[MarkM66]

I say post all the pics you have. What else do we have to do? :lol:

[garickman]

I say post all the pics you have. What else do we have to do? :lol:

I'll agree with that

[pokey64]

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad79/edspokey64/GG%20Columbus%202010/IMG_3597.jpg

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[Ronny]

Great pics! Keep em coming :)

[Roger M]

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That 300 series Chevelle is very nicely done:thumbsup:

Does anyone have photos of the 67 Mustang that made it into the Top 5?

[Al Moreno]

the door gaps on mannings car were horrable.

Your confusing Manning's car with the 69 that had all the Anvil carbon fiber parts, hood, trunk, rear spoiler, etc..... lots of nice parts but the fit and finish on the doors, etc was horrible!

Manning's car on the other hand had some of the BEST fit and finish I have ever seen on ANY car not just Camaro's. DSE did an incredible job.

[Al Moreno]

I just got back from the Good Guys show with 872 pictures. I will try to get one of the boys to post some of them.

[coolwelder62]

GM needs to start building the dies to stamp 2012 camaro sheet metal off SCAR right now.I love that car./COGRAT'S!!!:thumbsup: Rodger I knew this car would do well.You havebuilt something timeless.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

http://toddperkinsdesign.com/images/misc/goodguys/columbus/2010/2010%2001%20(2).jpg
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Man i know im gonna have to be a dick and say this..

The front absolutely RUINS the car..

man thats gonna look dated in a few years... I think the back looks okay but damn did they have to put the front bumper in Val Kilmer batman style?

"I love it.."
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee136/suwarnaadi/ValKilmer.jpg

[ProdigyCustoms]

I have never seen the 54 Vette in person but am surprised it did not make the top 5. There is at least one car that Vette should have beat into the top 5.

[ssdesign]

I am very shocked the 54 Vette did not make it in the top 5 as well. In person it looked great to me.
Congrats to everyone that made the top 5 none the less :cheers:

[Al Moreno]

I have never seen the 54 Vette in person but am surprised it did not make the top 5. There is at least one car that Vette should have beat into the top 5.

I saw it at GNRS and again this weekend. I was thinking hands down it would be in the top 5. That's the only car out the 5 that I had pre chosen that didn't make it.

[Steve1968LS2]

I have some gripes. One it really sucks that there was no autocross. :mad: That made it just a beauty contest again.

That leads into the second need to vent: Combined with the normal auto show politics, the lack of performance proof really seemed to set the tone for an outright beauty contest. There were other cars that, IMO, seemed much more suited to be in the top five.

I think the DSE Manning Camaro gets a pass for the autocross.. lol

And not much you can do if it rains.. just bad luck (or good if your car handles like a pig)

I'm pretty sure the Roadster Shops car would be a handler as well since all thier stuff does.

The rest is a mystery!

http://i49.tinypic.com/1535v6d.jpg

[Steve1968LS2]

the door gaps on mannings car were horrable.

Didn't look off to me when I saw the car.. Then again it was built to be driven so (like my car) I doubt they wanted crazy tight gaps that become problematic. Beautiful car.. :drool:

[Steve1968LS2]

I have never seen the 54 Vette in person but am surprised it did not make the top 5. There is at least one car that Vette should have beat into the top 5.

Same here.. expected it to be in the top 5.. Was the Mustang all that great or was it picked because it was a Ford?

Seems like after that year with the 4 Camaros they now do the PC deal and have a ford/chevy/mopar in the mix.. like a quota system.. lol

Sorry I missed the show, but I got a ton of work done.

[Stuart Adams]

the door gaps on mannings car were horrable.

You must be mistaken for another car.

[hifi875]

i couldn't believe the vette didn't make it. the mustang was a suprise to me. it was very nice though. i really liked the 72 firebird(it was different). the camaro was just way out there to me. it kinda reminded me of the cuda from 07, but it stood out from the rest to me. awesome.

[toddshotrods]

Had to be a different car. I'm there now, and took a second look: the DSE Camaro has pretty nice panel fit and gaps. Actually, it's a testament to the chassis because the rear (door) gaps are just about show car tight, and there is no post-track-abuse chipping. ;)

The 54 really should have at least been in that row (SMOY 5) today. If it wasn't here, Thrillbilly...

As for the Rad Rides 87, you have to see it to really appreciate it. In the words of a very experienced car guy (paraphrased), "it's right on the edge, but so far-so good." The only thing that bothers me about it (like I really matter) is the glass to metal ratio. If I were the owner I would go all the way for custom glass and tell Troy to start cutting on that roof. :). If he goes with his usual subdued finishing style, to balance the radical metal work, that could be a badass hot rod. A dark color would blend it all in, and let you see something new every time you look. Then, you start to realize why it's so sweet.

[tones2SS]

Some very nice looking cars there!!! VERY NICE!! It would be hard for me to pick a winner, that's for sure.:willy: :thumbsup:
Thanks for posting the pics!!:cheers:

[Juxtaposed]

Maybe its just me, and I have only seen the thing in pictures, but the '54 Vette does absolutely nothing for me. It appears to have no presence. Like I said, I have only seen it in pictures and have not seen it in person. That thought might change if I was standing in front of it, but it doesn't look like it has any attitude. I think it might have something to do with it not having any trim that shines. Just my opinion...and thats all it is.

[notorious1970]

Im seeing a lot of dark cars with dark wheels..I like that look :unibrow:

anyone know the color of the vette with the zr1 motor?

[toddshotrods]

I'm exhausted. I walk back and forth from the manufacturer's area to the awards & swap meet area the whole weekend. Last year I did it for three days; only two this year, but I traveled back and forth a lot more. I look at the cars, go back and look at stuff and compare with vendor items and cars. etc. Then I walk all the way back to my car each day for lunch - usually need some peace and quiet (relatively) to relax and let all my mental notes sink in...

More from yesterday's pics, I haven't started resizing today's yet.
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[toddshotrods]

Lining up for the photo shoot:
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[toddshotrods]

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[toddshotrods]

Please enjoy this brief street rod intemission, while we prepare more muscle matter.

SROY
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I have more and better pics of this one, from today. I also found out that 30 of yesterday's pics didn't resize? I have them though.

Poteet's crazy little truck:
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[toddshotrods]

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I have more and better of the RS SROY Contender too:
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[bigtyme1]

Look like you had great weather, next year I hope to stay until Sunday. That copper and champayne rod is incredible.

[toddshotrods]

Saturday's crowd around the big guns. I give these guys credit for having their very expensive toys out in the playground, and so easily accessible. All my pics are taken from safe camera distances, so interior and engine shots are a little compromised. I just shake my head when I see people poking themselves and their cameras in and over these cars. :( Of course they don't plan to slip and fall, or drop their sometimes expensive cameras, but **** happens and they don't realize what it would take to repair the damage. One a-hole who doesn't see the a-hole hovering over paint with a camera, bump, crash, bang, scratch , dent... :mad:
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If I posted the same cars twice (thrice?) sorry - told you I'm beat. ;)

[toddshotrods]

I think I forgot the pics I have of this one:
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[kwhizz]

Man i know im gonna have to be a dick and say this..

The front absolutely RUINS the car..

man thats gonna look dated in a few years... I think the back looks okay but damn did they have to put the front bumper in Val Kilmer batman style?

"I love it.."
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In my "Humble" opinion.......this is the kind of thing that killed a lot of interest in the Street Rodding area years ago as a lot of very talented people were so concerned with doing something different......that the builds became "Silly".....just to be different.......just my $.02
Classic styling done correctly......"Always" looks good.........

Ken

[toddshotrods]

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[toddshotrods]

In my "Humble" opinion.......this is the kind of thing that killed a lot of interest in the Street Rodding area years ago as a lot of very talented people were so concerned with doing something different......that the builds became "Silly".....just to be different.......just my $.02
Classic styling done correctly......"Always" looks good.........

Ken

That's a double-sided coin though. Sticking too closely to that formula would mean most of the styles we enjoy today would never have been born. Builders and owners know that there is a chance it won't work, when they decide to test the limits - it's the nature of the game, and it's what keeps the industry fresh. "Every once in a while" a great athlete misses a shot... We tend to remember when they hit the game winners.

[rocketman]

Enough of the black wheels.. talk about played out

[kwhizz]

That's a double-sided coin though. Sticking too closely to that formula would mean most of the styles we enjoy today would never have been born. Builders and owners know that there is a chance it won't work, when they decide to test the limits - it's the nature of the game, and it's what keeps the industry fresh. "Every once in a while" a great athlete misses a shot... We tend to remember when they hit the game winners.


I was just offering my opinion.........Thanks for posting all the pic's

ken

[Streetwerkz]

I followed the build thread of the green and white Ford pickup on the H.A.M.B.
pretty amazing, the entire pickup was hand made from aluminum!!

I admire the skill there!!!

the silver built from scratch hot rod with the crazy rotors was awe inspiring.
I over heard one of the builders say they had over 7000 hours in building the car. custom intake all from scratch, just a chunk of aluminum, rims, etc/
if I hear him correctly they made everything except the tires, caddy north star block, and 700r4 trans... to have the toys, and know how to use them, yes.... thats my dream:D

[toddshotrods]

I was just offering my opinion.........Thanks for posting all the pic's

ken

Yup - that was just mine too. ;) Np. :thumbsup:

A note about the pics: I don't know how many of the 200 I posted so far, but they're all the best ones. I take pics to study what's going on in the industry, so a lot of times I have redundancies - just slight angle changes to see something else in parts, etc. I tried to pick the ones that showed the cars best, and help those who weren't there see what we saw.

More to come and I have some video of them at the ceremony.

[HRBS]

The silver Rod was hand built by Rob Ida. His shop is about 40 mins north of ours. Rob is incredibly talanted and a friend. I had the pleasure of seeing that car in person in several stages of the build. Truely one piece of art.

[Vegas69]

Absolutely insane craftsmanship. The only unfortunate variable for me is they are just art. That's what I love about the Roadser Shop vette and the DSE cars. They are killer rides that get driven HARD. The Ringbrothers look like they knocked another one out of the park.

[Musclerodz]

I would put Poteet's truck at the very top for the entire show. It is insane at all the details that was put into the truck. 80% was hand fabricated and most of it looks like polished and plated vintage parts. I was speechless trying to take it all in.

Afterburner is just as wicked as when I saw it at SEMA, and still found things on it I did not see the frst time.

That pink Mustang makes me think about Trepanier's "Bomungus" (sp?) every time I see it.

The 54 vette was very well built, but very sutble in changes. I don't know what held it out of the top 5, but I would have put it in there

Mannings car is awesome, then again all DSE cars are top notch.

Anti-bling is where it is at, simple. I think Rupp started it all when he sold his pansy blue 69 and bought Penny. That is my story and I am sticking too it. :_paranoid

[HRBS]

Absolutely insane craftsmanship. The only unfortunate variable for me is they are just art. That's what I love about the Roadser Shop vette and the DSE cars. They are killer rides that get driven HARD. The Ringbrothers look like they knocked another one out of the park.

Todd.. I agress to some extent. However "most" Street Rods are built as eye candy. But that doesnt mean they arent driven. I know this car and others in fact that are driven. But mainly for a nice cruise. They arent driven "hard" like that of a street machine. Purpose built.... ones purpose is to show off, the other to perform. Evolution is a good thing !:thumbsup:

[6spdcamaro]

Maybe its just me, and I have only seen the thing in pictures, but the '54 Vette does absolutely nothing for me. It appears to have no presence. Like I said, I have only seen it in pictures and have not seen it in person. That thought might change if I was standing in front of it, but it doesn't look like it has any attitude. I think it might have something to do with it not having any trim that shines. Just my opinion...and thats all it is.

I thought the same thing when I saw it in the pictures. It really looked like a stock Vette with big wheels and lowered stance. This weekend I saw it at the show and the car was incredible. I couldn't get over how aggressive it looked. It should have been in the top 5 like everyone else says. Other than that I agree with the choices goodguys made

[toddshotrods]

Time to finish up Saturday pics.

A little more G-Force to start the evening:
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Chevy II RPM is building. Should be nice.
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[toddshotrods]

Awards Ceremony
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[Steve1968LS2]

Anti-bling is where it is at, simple. I think Rupp started it all when he sold his pansy blue 69 and bought Penny. That is my story and I am sticking too it. :_paranoid

I doubt I started anything except trouble.. but thanks.. :)

And it wasn't "pansy".. it was just.. well.. ok, maybe a little.

[ANVIL1]

Your confusing Manning's car with the 69 that had all the Anvil carbon fiber parts, hood, trunk, rear spoiler, etc..... lots of nice parts but the fit and finish on the doors, etc was horrible!

Manning's car on the other hand had some of the BEST fit and finish I have ever seen on ANY car not just Camaro's. DSE did an incredible job.

You're probably right, because the Manning/DSE Camaro was very nicely done. I talked to the owner of the '69 with our parts about his car. I was a little unnerved when I saw how the trunk lid fit until he explained to me that the gas springs on the EMS billet trunk hinges he used had too high a pressure rating and pushed up on our light weight deck lid. He also just got the car together right before the show and did all the work himself. Taking that into consideration, I think his car looked pretty cool. The owner is a body man and the paint was very nice as was the stance and overall attitude of his car. Now that the show is over, he should have time to dial it in.

[NovaBlue71]

Well were home and are sunburned and exhausted to say the least. There seem to be a good turn out considering the rain we got most of the day friday.The Dse built 69 camaro,54 corvette,Ringbrothers fairlane, and Poteet's pickup and his 300 post chevelle were a few of my favorite's. The top 5 always seems to be a matter of debate but Roger Burman built car that won had some serious body mods and they made it a masterpiece.It was great to see old friends and great to make some new ones. Thanks to all who stopped and checked out Paul's blue chevy II and said hi, it sure has done a 180 from what it was a few years ago when it was orange.Hope everyone has a safe trip home. Joe. :thumbsup:

[G-Body]

Another amazing show congrats Marty on such a marvel of a lil pickup absolutely amazing your gonna be glad you built a truck gonna need something with a bed to carry all the awards home.

Heres a few that i just adored today...

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[toddshotrods]

Were you in a chopper?! :D

I forgot to mentioned Marty's truck. It was great to finally see it after watching the build online the last few years. Very nice Marty - congrats! :thumbsup:

[toddshotrods]

I thought the same thing when I saw it in the pictures. It really looked like a stock Vette with big wheels and lowered stance. This weekend I saw it at the show and the car was incredible. I couldn't get over how aggressive it looked. It should have been in the top 5 like everyone else says...

I think that's what I love about it. It looks like it was lowered, shaved, and painted, with some big wheels tucked under it. The truth is, there's a ton of work in it. It's sinister looking, and to get that out of the friendly, early-50s, Vette styling is an accomplishment. Looks like Batman's Sunday-go-meetin car! :D

[ProdigyCustoms]

How is it that silver street rod did not make Top 5? Or win for that matter?

[HRBS]

How is it that silver street rod did not make Top 5? Or win for that matter?

I agree Frank. Possible politics... IDK.
He had a trick Challenger a few years back that was at SEMA that should have been top 5 SMOY back then too.

[toddshotrods]

I had to just sum it up as politics, and write the whole issue off, to not let it spoil the weekend. Even though I have nothing to do with it, it's frustrating when this happens. Some people don't like the fact that someone is picking apart and judging the cars, but that's what they were built for (in part). They would never have entered the competition if they weren't aware of, and prepared for, that. It's kind of sad though when who you are and who you know means more than what you accomplished with the vehicle. But that's the way of the world (especially in America) - love it or leave it. It's been that way for a long time, and isn't showing any signs of changing.

A new player planning to compete in the future would be well-advised to start rubbing elbows in the right circles, alongside the actual building, eh?

[Fluid Power]

The 54 corvette was really neat, but for what it is worth, it just didn't bring it. The dark color did not help the look of the car and the blacked out wheels just got lost in the wheel wells. It was an engineering feet to get the drive train in the car for sure, but compared to the work on the other top 5's there is no comparison. The thing that I was surprised about is that it had autometer gauges in it. (not a slam on them or anybody using them) With all the aftermarket gauge companies that can do trick one off stuff, why not?

With that being said, it is a super trick car, probably a blast to drive and the builder did a fabulous job.

Darren

[DOOM]

You must be mistaken for another car.

X2!!!!!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME......

[toddshotrods]

Speaking of who you are and who you know, the SROY winner came to the game with a stacked deck. Badass car, with a storybook list of people involved in the build, owned by a well-renowned industry figure.
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[toddshotrods]

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[toddshotrods]

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[toddshotrods]

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[toddshotrods]

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[toddshotrods]

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[DOOM]

Can I ask ........ What is the criteria for SMOY:question: I'm VERY interested to hear what it is... Not that I have a snowball's chance in h$ll of even thinking I could even come close to some of these builds!. I'm just another smuck building "ANOTHER 69 CAMARO''. I wanted to vent a little but whats the point. Until I understand the criteria I will say nothing

[camcojb]

I sure appreciate the pics Todd.................... :thumbsup:

Jody

[cdushane]

Awesome pictures, thanks for posting!! :thumbsup:

[toddshotrods]

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I'm all out. Hope you enjoyed the show in pics as much as I did in person. It was a really nice weekend. The icing on the cake was getting to see the Cuda - star of the show in my book. The JHR 32 is very stealthy. I was sitting on a bench watching people, looking at my pics, and surfing the 'net, when I happened to notice Alan walk up and open the trunk on a little black roadster! Then, I realized what roadster it was! Really nice car, really nice.

I'm very impressed with his work, having seen the Duecenburg last year, then these two this year. Beside still being fresh, another thing that really stood out to me was the workmanship in the Cuda. It's holding up very well. I have seen higher budget cars, from well-known builders, that showed their age down the road. JHR's $h!t looks good then and now.

No need for a real disclaimer but: Even though I have been hyping JHR and that Cuda all weekend, I have no formal connection, other than a series of internet and face-to-face conversations with Bob. He's been a major influence in my life/career, but my opinion of those cars and that shop are based on what's tangible.

[nvr2fst]

We all know every year theres a discussion on politics, who should have one, who knows who etc. Its just the nature of the game. I sure wish there was a SMOY/SROY peoples choice award. The picks would be more justified. However the judges IMO weren't too far off. Tucci's Nomad by all means should have been in the top 5, but I heard something that he couldn't get it out of the trailer in time. Well if you remember the past, Rad Rides also was late to the track and they still let the one of there cars go into the top 5. I thought the Roaster Shop 33 SR was a masterpiece and IMO was my top pick for SROY. The Scar camaro after seeing it in person was just too much for me although I appreciate the work that went into it. I would have let the Afterburner and the Roadster shop Challenger go at it for the top pick. But at the end of the day the 2 top cars there are the G force Cuda and the Roadster shop Vette which will both hold there own for years to come.

Also Congrats to Marty, truck turned out killer and it was great hanging with you through the weekend. And to one of our other members for also taking a subcategory award, Congrats Kenny Davis with his dad's Nomad, bitchin ride.

[Roger M]

Thanks for some really great pictures. :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

WOW!!! I am in complete awe of these cars!! Amazing. :wow: :bow: I have to make it to one of those Goodguy's show at least once!!:yes:
(To all who have been posting pics, THANKS!:cheers: )

[Hdesign]

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I think I'm in love, any more info on this build? Looks like one of Jason's renderings (maybe) under the rear end? That is exactly what I was going to do with my Z spoiler on the Camaro.

[toddshotrods]

I sure appreciate the pics Todd.................... :thumbsup:
Awesome pictures, thanks for posting!! :thumbsup:
Jody
Thanks for some really great pictures. :thumbsup:
...(To all who have been posting pics, THANKS!:cheers: )
:thumbsup: Now, I'm waiting to see more from others, who actually went outside the awards and manufacturers' areas. I tried to again this year, but these cars are like magnets to me and I can't escape their pull. :hail:

[ironworks]

I was there this weekend at the show and saw a great number of cars in the Street Rod class. I thought the Street Machine class was down on the number of quality cars and the overall quantity of cars present. There were some nice cars just not as many nice cars as usual.

I had a great time hangin with friends from all over the country and meeting new friends. That is what these shows should be about. Build the cars for the cars, if you want a trophy, save yourself alot of money and go buy a really nice trophy.

Rodger

[ironworks]

I know alot of guys who thought this was really cool. Rambler convertible with a laid back windshield and a 440 chrysler engine. This car was cool just like it is.
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[toddshotrods]

I know alot of guys who thought this was really cool. Rambler convertible with a laid back windshield and a 440 chrysler engine. This car was cool just like it is...
Definitely. He passed by me and turned the corner before I could get my camera out! I love it! :yes:

I had intended to try and find you to shake your hand and say hey, but forgot that you weren't going to have a vendor spot. You said something like you can't miss me, but I didn't know what to look for - lol!

[Streetwerkz]

I'm not a great photographer... but heres a few shots I took

[Streetwerkz]

the black wagon is a client, we matched all the trim and tail gate to his paint job, turned out nice.

I have more pics, but they would be duplicates of what Todd has posted

[ironworks]

Definitely. He passed by me and turned the corner before I could get my camera out! I love it! :yes:

I had intended to try and find you to shake your hand and say hey, but forgot that you weren't going to have a vendor spot. You said something like you can't miss me, but I didn't know what to look for - lol!

Funny you should say that I'm in a few pics with Kenny through out this thread. It's like where's waldo.
I'm right here with Kenny and the rest of our crew in the bottom left.
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[toddshotrods]

Lol, I was right there when he was looking at Poteet's 300-series! I was going to say hi to him then but he had half his body inside the engine compartment, lol! I figured I'd try to catch him later, but didn't remember seeing him again. He was saying something about wanting a pulley or pump like that car had. Is that you in the baseball cap?

Funny that you guys were right in front of me at the ceremony!

Just a heads-up. If I ever meet any of you guys and then act like I don't know you next time I see you - I'm horrible with names and faces. I can meet someone and not know their name ten minutes later, or not recognize them. It takes me a few times. If you have a sweet vehicle, I'll probably remember it in great detail though. :D

[ironworks]

Lol, I was right there when he was looking at Poteet's 300-series! I was going to say hi to him then but he had half his body inside the engine compartment, lol! I figured I'd try to catch him later, but didn't remember seeing him again. He was saying something about wanting a pulley or pump like that car had. Is that you in the baseball cap?

Funny that you guys were right in front of me at the ceremony!

Just a heads-up. If I ever meet any of you guys and then act like I don't know you next time I see you - I'm horrible with names and faces. I can meet someone and not know their name ten minutes later, or not recognize them. It takes me a few times. If you have a sweet vehicle, I'll probably remember it in great detail though. :D

Half his body? I'm sure that is an totally accurate. The springs would not be able to handle that. But we were discussing a water pump that has an internal alternator to clean up an engine compartment.

Ya that is me in the ball cap.

[toddshotrods]

the black wagon is a client, we matched all the trim and tail gate to his paint job, turned out nice...
Speaking of that, I also meant to find out when you were going but got distracted before the weekend and forgot to post here beforehand. Is your shop open normal business hours through the week? I'd love to pop in and say hey.

I meant to try and bump into CamaroAJ at the show too, but same story...

All us Central Ohio guys should do lunch or dinner or something one day.

[ccracin]

I think I'm in love, any more info on this build? Looks like one of Jason's renderings (maybe) under the rear end? That is exactly what I was going to do with my Z spoiler on the Camaro.

Ben,

I am with you here! That thing was Bitchin. I tried to talk to the guy, but he was always engaged. I know why! If you dig anything up, let me know. Loved it!

[ProdigyCustoms]

I had a great time hangin with friends from all over the country and meeting new friends. That is what these shows should be about. Build the cars for the cars, if you want a trophy, save yourself alot of money and go buy a really nice trophy.

Rodger

Agreed, I have thrown away boxes of trophys. I get tired of trying to keep them clean!

I guess I comfortable enough with my position in the universe and do not need a trophy for reassurance.

Actaully the only judging I like at all is 3 to 5 judges and 1000 point score sheets you recieve back to see what they took points for. Putting 3 to 5 judges on a car that don't talk to one another HELPS remove politics. Pointing at a car from a golf cart and calling it a winner.................not for me.

[ironworks]

I guess I comfortable enough with my position in the universe and do not need a trophy for reassurance.



Actually that is what a big lifted truck is for. :D

[fesler]

Agreed, I have thrown away boxes of trophys. I get tired of trying to keep them clean!

I guess I comfortable enough with my position in the universe and do not need a trophy for reassurance.

Actaully the only judging I like at all is 3 to 5 judges and 1000 point score sheets you recieve back to see what they took points for. Putting 3 to 5 judges on a car that don't talk to one another HELPS remove politics. Pointing at a car from a golf cart and calling it a winner.................not for me.

I could not agree with you two more. Things in this industry need to change and change fast or there is no point in bringing cars to shows. We can all just go to hang out and BS. This is the problem with Goodguys and the way they pick things, every year we have gone the top cars are not always picked. There is no point in building a car over a few years to take to a show and have a guy in a golf cart pass you by. Cars with bad gabs, stock style suspensions and mild interiors should not be up for the SMOTY but what do we know as builders. These cars always seem to make the top 5 and the same builders seem to make the top 5 every year. I guess the saying goes it’s not what you know but who you know and until they change that no point in even bringing cars out. Every year it gets worse and soon people won’t want to attend because it’s all politics and we get enough of that in the news every day don’t we? Goodguys is more of the buddy system so if you are buddies with them they will find a place for your car to be in the top 5 and get you right up front at every show you do. How about we get back to the good o days when the guy who builds the best car wins. The Detroit Auto Rama is the same way now not even worth taking a car to the show if you went this year you know what I am talking about. Half the cars there should not have been contenders.

There has been post after post here about the bad gaps in the DSE car how did they make the top 5 again? and again? I think they should pic 10 top builders and let them pick with out talking to one another. The one with the most votes wins.

[toddshotrods]

Half his body? I'm sure that is an totally accurate. The springs would not be able to handle that. But we were discussing a water pump that has an internal alternator to clean up an engine compartment.

Ya that is me in the ball cap.

ROFL! Too funny! I remember those alternators. They put out like 30-50 amps or something. Really neat. I didn't listen to the whole conversation, I just saw when he pointed and was curious about what he saw.

I really wish I would have said something now. I wanted to talk palm trees and hot rods. I've only made it 200 miles west so far, but Cali is the "End Point" on my map.

[SLO 65]

Does that SROY Ford even have head or taillights? Those seem like they might be important for a car.

Nick

[toddshotrods]

Does that SROY Ford even have head or taillights? Those seem like they might be important for a car.

Nick

They're hide-aways, like an older Vette. One of the pics I posted shows it. It's what the whole pic is about - just a shot of the fender/grille area with a small disc-shaped door (headlights). I have a couple shots of the back from ground level, but the hidden tail lights aren't obvious.

[96z28ss]

Its got headlight. they pop out of the front fenders.
I canot see or find where the taillights are!

[Streetwerkz]

Speaking of that, I also meant to find out when you were going but got distracted before the weekend and forgot to post here beforehand. Is your shop open normal business hours through the week? I'd love to pop in and say hey.

I meant to try and bump into CamaroAJ at the show too, but same story...

All us Central Ohio guys should do lunch or dinner or something one day.

Stop by any time, M-F 9am-5pm
for an extended b.s. session email me and see when I'll be in the shop after hours

[Smittys67]

The judging of the cars was done inside the building this year because of the rain. I was amazed at he street rods this year. George Poteet's truck that Troy built was not in the top 5 so its not about your name or who built it its about what they like. I was happy just to be in the top 5. And once again the cars just get better and better. Congrats to Roger the scar was awsome and Jerrys street rod was amazing!

[DOOM]

I could not agree with you two more. Things in this industry need to change and change fast or there is no point in bringing cars to shows. We can all just go to hang out and BS. This is the problem with Goodguys and the way they pick things, every year we have gone the top cars are not always picked. There is no point in building a car over a few years to take to a show and have a guy in a golf cart pass you by. Cars with bad gabs, stock style suspensions and mild interiors should not be up for the SMOTY but what do we know as builders. These cars always seem to make the top 5 and the same builders seem to make the top 5 every year. I guess the saying goes it’s not what you know but who you know and until they change that no point in even bringing cars out. Every year it gets worse and soon people won’t want to attend because it’s all politics and we get enough of that in the news every day don’t we? Goodguys is more of the buddy system so if you are buddies with them they will find a place for your car to be in the top 5 and get you right up front at every show you do. How about we get back to the good o days when the guy who builds the best car wins. The Detroit Auto Rama is the same way now not even worth taking a car to the show if you went this year you know what I am talking about. Half the cars there should not have been contenders.

There has been post after post here about the bad gaps in the DSE car how did they make the top 5 again? and again? I think they should pic 10 top builders and let them pick with out talking to one another. The one with the most votes wins.

I agree!! Great points!!! Never been to Columbus,may never go who knows. All these cars are great no question. But how is a car like Afterburner in the same class as Mannings Camaro!! I think DSE is tops at what they do and the Manning Camaro is stunning .. But it's not even close to Afterburner as far as custom fabrication goes. So I ask again whats the criteria???

[MarkM66]

The judging of the cars was done inside the building this year because of the rain. I was amazed at he street rods this year. George Poteet's truck that Troy built was not in the top 5 so its not about your name or who built it its about what they like. I was happy just to be in the top 5. And once again the cars just get better and better. Congrats to Roger the scar was awsome and Jerrys street rod was amazing!

Since it's a truck, it would qualify for Truck of the Year.

Maybe it got a pick for that.

[JayR]

I think I'm in love, any more info on this build? Looks like one of Jason's renderings (maybe) under the rear end? That is exactly what I was going to do with my Z spoiler on the Camaro.

Thanks for noticing, Ben. That's my client, Bob Bertelsen's insane home built Firebird. The only thing Bob didn't do was build the MAST motor and the Bowler trans and stitch the interior. Otherwise, all built at home in under 18 months! Pontiac guys might have noticed the vents look just a little different and it's because I designed them to be smaller and more subtle and reveal actual vents and Bob fabbed them out of sheetmetal per the design along with the hood extractors in fiberglass, metal spoiler, front valance, taillights, license plate relocation, bumper mods and a bunch of other subtle stuff. He missed the Top 5 but got a shoot for PHR on Saturday night so that was a nice silver lining to his weekend.

[toddshotrods]

...So I ask again whats the criteria???
It's been stated already - who you are and who you know! :D Bringing a killer car seals the deal.

I'm just kidding. :P There may be some truth in that, but leaving that statement like it is takes away from the accomplishments of the builders. If you can't build a half-decent car, I doubt your connections will get you a pick, let alone a trophy. We're really debating the fine details here. Almost all those cars are works of art, it's just a matter of what level of art should be eligible to compete for the big prize.

As for the issue of building for trophies, I see it as the same as racing. It's just another form of competition. If the rules are fair, it takes a serious athlete to even be in contention. I just love competition whether it's on a track or a stage.

[toddshotrods]

Since it's a truck, it would qualify for Truck of the Year.

Maybe it got a pick for that.
Didn't that little burgundy roadster pickup win SROY a few years back? It was also in the Great-8, but I think Foose was there that year. (Notice I didn't say Foose won that year ;) )

[Ron in SoCal]

Thanks for noticing, Ben. That's my client, Bob Bertelsen's insane home built Firebird. The only thing Bob didn't do was build the MAST motor and the Bowler trans and stitch the interior. Otherwise, all built at home in under 18 months! Pontiac guys might have noticed the vents look just a little different and it's because I designed them to be smaller and more subtle and reveal actual vents and Bob fabbed them out of sheetmetal per the design along with the hood extractors in fiberglass, metal spoiler, front valance, taillights, license plate relocation, bumper mods and a bunch of other subtle stuff. He missed the Top 5 but got a shoot for PHR on Saturday night so that was a nice silver lining to his weekend.

Jay - that car is sick! All your design touches and his execution really flow together well. Tell Bob he oughta hang out here more often! :thumbsup:

[Stuart Adams]

I could not agree with you two more. Things in this industry need to change and change fast or there is no point in bringing cars to shows. We can all just go to hang out and BS. This is the problem with Goodguys and the way they pick things, every year we have gone the top cars are not always picked. There is no point in building a car over a few years to take to a show and have a guy in a golf cart pass you by. Cars with bad gabs, stock style suspensions and mild interiors should not be up for the SMOTY but what do we know as builders. These cars always seem to make the top 5 and the same builders seem to make the top 5 every year. I guess the saying goes it’s not what you know but who you know and until they change that no point in even bringing cars out. Every year it gets worse and soon people won’t want to attend because it’s all politics and we get enough of that in the news every day don’t we? Goodguys is more of the buddy system so if you are buddies with them they will find a place for your car to be in the top 5 and get you right up front at every show you do. How about we get back to the good o days when the guy who builds the best car wins. The Detroit Auto Rama is the same way now not even worth taking a car to the show if you went this year you know what I am talking about. Half the cars there should not have been contenders.

There has been post after post here about the bad gaps in the DSE car how did they make the top 5 again? and again? I think they should pic 10 top builders and let them pick with out talking to one another. The one with the most votes wins.

I think Goodguys does a fine job. Everybody has an opinion on what they like. Some you win and some you loose. It doesn't look good on your part to be bashing Goodguys and other builders.

IMO, Mannings car is awesome, as were alot of other cars there. I believe the person talking about the gaps on Mannings car was referring to a different car by mistake.

Congrats to all and as Rodger sais, its about the people.

[CamaroAJ]

IMO, Mannings car is awesome, as were alot of other cars there. I believe the person talking about the gaps on Mannings car was referring to a different car by mistake.


no mistake was made. both of the gray 69's had gap issues. maybe they didn't when you saw it and the car has settled some and the gaps changed.

[toddshotrods]

no mistake was made. both of the gray 69's had gap issues. maybe they didn't when you saw it and the car has settled some and the gaps changed.

Are you talking about the slightly wider gap at the top of the door/front fender? It's more evident in one of the other posters' pics here, but you can see it a little in mine. I don't have many pics of this car, so I don't have a better angle or any of the other side.
http://toddperkinsdesign.com/images/misc/goodguys/columbus/2010/2010%2001%20(184).jpg

[DOOM]

I can care less that car is friggin awsome!!!!!!!!! Gaps? I'm sure if its wide at the top its for a reason DSE does there home work:hail:

[ironworks]

no mistake was made. both of the gray 69's had gap issues. maybe they didn't when you saw it and the car has settled some and the gaps changed.

So can we see pics of your car? I saw this car in person this weekend and it is awesome.

Rodger

[fesler]

I did not see the car so I am just going from what people say here, my point was if there are gaps that is bad, if they are not there than yes its a bad ass car.

[syborg tt]

I forgot to mentioned Marty's truck. It was great to finally see it after watching the build online the last few years. Very nice Marty - congrats! :thumbsup:

Thank you very much. I am very happy it's back together. Kenny, Stan, Travis and Kenny Sr had a busy weekend the Saturday before the show. The truck front end was apart and the engine, radiator and a bunch of stuff didn't get back on till Wednesday. The guys wanted to make sure the truck was at the show so people could see it.

So Kudo's to them for working there Day Jobs and then spending all night getting the truck back together

It was awesome walking into the show and running into it in the parking lot.

http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/v/Events/2010GGColumbus/


http://www.garagescene.net/gallery2/d/54046-2/IMG_9693.JPG

[wiedemab]

I did not see the car


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[toddshotrods]

I did not see the car so I am just going from what people say here, my point was if there are gaps that is bad, if they are not there than yes its a bad ass car.
I saw this car in person this weekend and it is awesome.

Rodger
^^^What he said. Like I said before, the gaps are pretty tight, and the rear door/quarter gap is show car tight, with no chipping - after evidently being thoroughly wrung out (judging from company history and pics posted).

I was asking if the slightly wider gap at the top is what he was referring to, not pointing it out as bad. He didn't specify what he thought was wrong. I posted the pic again so everyone could see, here in the middle of the discussion, what the car looked like. I wish I would have taken the pic of what I saw when I went back to look at the gaps, after the first discussion here. Would definitely have been worth a thousand words here.

[Vegas69]

I know alot of guys who thought this was really cool. Rambler convertible with a laid back windshield and a 440 chrysler engine. This car was cool just like it is.
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Her%20Jeep/ShopPicsJuly2010121.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Her%20Jeep/ShopPicsJuly2010073.jpg

The gaps are looking a little off on this one too.... :lol:

[bulldogchevy]

THE OWNER OF THE OTHER 69 CAMARO, WITH THE BAD GAPS:) I didn't want to defend my car but I feel I need to. First, I built this car in my garage by myself on nights and weekends with the sole intention of selling it. When I arrived at G.G. and parked in the upper lot a G.G. rep told me to bring the car down to the SMOY lot. I knew I couldn't compete and didn't want to compete with these cars but knew it would be good exposure to help sell it. I didn't know that anyone would have the time to take measurements, write them down and then go home and post them on the forum. I know I have some gaps that I need address. In the final assembly I could not duplicate from the first mock up. As far as the other cars go in my opinion there were some amazing builds there. Good luck with your car gaps AJ.
S.C.
P.S thanks Matt for the kind words

[toddshotrods]

I know, I know, it's none of my business and I have no right sticking my nose in it - but I just had to see what the Rad Rides F87 would look like with a little less glass. Since it uses 2010 Camaro tail lights, door handle styling, etc, I brought the glass to body ratio closer to that car's...
http://toddperkinsdesign.com/images/misc/art/rad%20rides%20F87%2001.jpg

No disrespect to Troy or his crew intended. He's one of my top three favorite builders, and I have nothing but respect for the guy and his shop. Just having a little fun with Photoshop. I went back and took this picture Sunday just so I could do this. It was bugging me all night Saturday. :D

[camcojb]

I have not seen Mikes 69 but I've seen enough DSE builds to know they build them to a very high level. I also have seen SMOTY winning cars before and after being driven, and the gaps and panel flatness changes when you drive a car.

Mike had his Camaro out at the Motorstate Challenge running all out that weekend. He gets a ton of credit in my book for thrashing on such a high end car.

Jody

[fesler]

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put the complete post up not half

here it is so there are no questions on what I was talking about. I did not see the car so I am just going from what people say here, my point was if there are gaps that is bad, if they are not there than yes its a bad ass car.

[Stuart Adams]

Lets get back to the fun stuff and cool cars at this years show. Keep the comments appropriate and more pictures please.

[DOOM]

THE OWNER OF THE OTHER 69 CAMARO, WITH THE BAD GAPS:) I didn't want to defend my car but I feel I need to. First, I built this car in my garage by myself on nights and weekends with the sole intention of selling it. When I arrived at G.G. and parked in the upper lot a G.G. rep told me to bring the car down to the SMOY lot. I knew I couldn't compete and didn't want to compete with these cars but knew it would be good exposure to help sell it. I didn't know that anyone would have the time to take measurements, write them down and then go home and post them on the forum. I know I have some gaps that I need address. In the final assembly I could not duplicate from the first mock up. As far as the other cars go in my opinion there were some amazing builds there. Good luck with your car gaps AJ.
S.C.
P.S thanks Matt for the kind words

S.C. Your car is bad azz.:hail: :wow: And the fact that you did this in your garage makes even more awsome!!!!! Great job :cheers:And more pics please!!!

[DOOM]

Marty...................... FINALLY!!!!! You and your friends did an outstanding job!!!!! Now come and get this LS motor...:cheers:

[Bad94]

I was only there saturday. Got to talk to Kenny Davis and Rodger for a few mins, super nice guys, willing to bull**** about cars anytime of the day.

Rodger, kenny might have spent $100 on drinks but how much did his wife keep from the change? LOL

Did anyone take time and look at the 67 camaro that was copper color with the LS3 with a blower that was parked in the SMOY section? Brad is a member on here, simple build, He only entered SMOY so he could beat the **** out of the car on the auto X.


Martys truck, WOW, that all i can say.

[gz06cam]

S.C. Your car is bad azz.:hail: :wow: And the fact that you did this in your garage makes even more awsome!!!!! Great job :cheers:And more pics please!!!

I'll second that Scott. Remember looking at my front end when you were coming down the back curve at Gingerman?? We all know the truth. Thanks, Michael

[gz06cam]

put the complete post up not half

here it is so there are no questions on what I was talking about. I did not see the car so I am just going from what people say here, my point was if there are gaps that is bad, if they are not there than yes its a bad ass car.

Thanks for clearing up the issue and positive support support. Michael

[gz06cam]

THE OWNER OF THE OTHER 69 CAMARO, WITH THE BAD GAPS:) I didn't want to defend my car but I feel I need to. First, I built this car in my garage by myself on nights and weekends with the sole intention of selling it. When I arrived at G.G. and parked in the upper lot a G.G. rep told me to bring the car down to the SMOY lot. I knew I couldn't compete and didn't want to compete with these cars but knew it would be good exposure to help sell it. I didn't know that anyone would have the time to take measurements, write them down and then go home and post them on the forum. I know I have some gaps that I need address. In the final assembly I could not duplicate from the first mock up. As far as the other cars go in my opinion there were some amazing builds there. Good luck with your car gaps AJ.
S.C.
P.S thanks Matt for the kind words

Scott, you are a stand up guy and it takes ba... to confront the critics. You have nothing to apologize for. Your car was with all of us at the track and proved itself as a true example of the challenge and what it is all about. I never remember seeing those "gaps" in Michigan. I did not and never would have thrown you under the bus. In a way I wish you would have been selected and we would have had the autocross so that everyone would have been more confused. At least this time you would not have been looking at my front grill.

[gz06cam]

S.C. Your car is bad azz.:hail: :wow: And the fact that you did this in your garage makes even more awsome!!!!! Great job :cheers:And more pics please!!!

Scott, remember several months ago when an unnamed person was publishing that he was positive that my car burned up in my driveway. Unsubstantiated info combined with a real negative attitude and now you have the same situation of defending yourself for no apparent reason. What was the purpose of this? It was good we were parked side by side for the initial line up. Sorry we did not have much time to talk at Columbus. Michael

[gz06cam]

[QUOTE=bulldogchevy;295818]THE OWNER OF THE OTHER 69 CAMARO, WITH THE BAD GAPS:)


Scott, remember several months ago when an unnamed person was publishing that he was positive that my 69 Camaro burned up at DSE. Unsubstantiated info combined with a real negative attitude and now you have the same situation of defending yourself for no apparent reason. What was the purpose of this? It was good we were parked side by side for the initial line up. Sorry we did not have much time to talk at Columbus. Michael

[syborg tt]

Marty...................... FINALLY!!!!! You and your friends did an outstanding job!!!!! Now come and get this LS motor...:cheers:

Thanks brother - The guys that worked on this truck are all awesome.

I need to call you and tell you about the new build plan on the camaro project. It has a bunch of Kenny influence.

Simple and clean - meant to be driven

[cluxford]

As an outsider living in Australia, lots of talk on here about good car, bad car, good show, bad show, who you know, what you know...

But seriously, I've had to replaced 3 keyboards from the drool just looking at pics.

We are lucky to see 5-10 top top top shelf cars in Oz, and rarely more than 3-4 new ones each year, and then there is really only 1 or 2 major shows you can see them at, and never ever as close up and driven as you guys get...

Keep the pics coming of these amazing machines and the amazing people who have built em, we'll sit back here over the pond and keep dreaming of that much sublime metal in one place at the one time....

[syborg tt]

okay guys it's time to be nice and only say good things about cars

As someone said earlier in a post, the best thing about these shows is hanging with your friends and making new friends.

My only complaint about the show was the rain and next year they need to have an accoustic set vs a full band. It's really hard to talk with your friends when your looking at the top 10.

but that is just my opinion and it has nothing to do with the cars. Odd huh :thumbsup:

[coolwelder62]

You know it's funny the guys that bag on some elses car never shows up with a real nice car himself.That's why I stay at the autocross all day. The looky lues dont ever come around there.There too busey judging all the real nice cars.Telling all their beer gusling buddies I would have built it differant than that.IMHO any car that was in SMOY area should have been there.I am glad I did not have to pick a winner. So if you had a car there CONGRAT's. If were there just looking dont bag.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

That's a good way to put it!!.....

[E.rodz]

thanks to everyone for posting info and picts.some day maybe we can go to this show anyone have any autocross action shots?hats off to all people that take the time to build such quality cars to inspire all of us.!:thumbsup:

[toddshotrods]

I can't believe all this happened just from a few of us posting pictures of the show, for those who couldn't be there! :rolleyes: Live and learn. I was naive enough to believe people would just enjoy the show, and we'd all sing our way off stage into hot rod bliss. I haven't been frequenting forums like I used to, and forgot...

[wiedemab]

I had a great time at the show. I wish they could have held off long enough for it to dry up and run the AutoX on Friday - Oh well. It was great to see everyone and catch up.

We normally have a big group of people with us, but this year it was just Dad and I.

There were some awesome cars there. I kept gravitating toward Poteet's '66 Chevelle. The styling of that car just tripped my trigger!!!! There were too many nice cars to mention them all....................

I think I said this last year too, but - - - - Columbus Goodguys is somewhat motivating for me, but at the same time frustrating that I'm still working on my project(s).

[kennyd]

i think of the top 5 ,4 were perfect picks . i did think the 54 vette was a contender for it . BUT you have to know that there are 15 guys that pick the top 5 and 15 guys that have different taste of cars . 15 guys that may not be builders or pro touring car lovers , they are magazine editors,vendors,goodguys staff and others . i think goodguys needs all the credit in the world for having a event like this .

now i do think the best car did not win .
rings fairlane was the best car .
burmans camaro , lots of metal work .
mannings camaro nice ,nice car
roadster shop cuda killer car also
d@d mustang nice car also .

now streetrod of the year , hands down should have been the miller truck !

[toddshotrods]

...I think I said this last year too, but - - - - Columbus Goodguys is somewhat motivating for me, but at the same time frustrating that I'm still working on my project(s).
Ditto. Rats, I would have liked to have said hey to you too. Too many cars, too much sun, couldn't concentrate on anything else but hot rods... :)

[toddshotrods]

...i think goodguys needs all the credit in the world for having a event like this...
Agreed. The event is awesome. Regardless of who shoulda, woulda, coulda, the competitions are as well. The bottom line is it draws incredible talent into one place where people can freely enjoy and appreciate it.

[kennyd]

another note , did everyone see the roadster shop built 55 subburban . that was my favorite vehicle in the show !
6 seats , a/c , 700 hp ls ,will kick a corvette a$$ at a stoplight ..... plenty of room for a beer cooler . what else can anyone want .

[ironworks]

another note , did everyone see the roadster shop built 55 subburban . that was my favorite vehicle in the show !
6 seats , a/c , 700 hp ls ,will kick a corvette a$$ at a stoplight ..... plenty of room for a beer cooler . what else can anyone want .

I thought it needed a Slurpee machine....personally

[kennyd]

I thought it needed a Slurpee machine....personally

they were not slurpee's , they were coke icee's. there is a difference !

[Hdesign]

Thanks for noticing, Ben. That's my client, Bob Bertelsen's insane home built Firebird. The only thing Bob didn't do was build the MAST motor and the Bowler trans and stitch the interior. Otherwise, all built at home in under 18 months! Pontiac guys might have noticed the vents look just a little different and it's because I designed them to be smaller and more subtle and reveal actual vents and Bob fabbed them out of sheetmetal per the design along with the hood extractors in fiberglass, metal spoiler, front valance, taillights, license plate relocation, bumper mods and a bunch of other subtle stuff. He missed the Top 5 but got a shoot for PHR on Saturday night so that was a nice silver lining to his weekend.

Thanks for jumping in Jason. I was straining my eyes to see the credit board and who the builder was. Please relay to Bob that his car absolutely stunning. I'm a huge, HUGE fan of early 2nd gens and have wanted a 72 forever. Those subtle mods are EXACTLY my style of build. It's refreshing to see a nicely done red muscle car again. Charcoal trim was cool too, not overly understated and worked well as an accent.

I really like the one piece nose...the factory gap between the upper and lower section is insane on those. Hats off to you guys!

[OLDFLM]

Thanks for jumping in Jason. I was straining my eyes to see the credit board and who the builder was. Please relay to Bob that his car absolutely stunning. I'm a huge, HUGE fan of early 2nd gens and have wanted a 72 forever. Those subtle mods are EXACTLY my style of build. It's refreshing to see a nicely done red muscle car again. Charcoal trim was cool too, not overly understated and worked well as an accent.

I really like the one piece nose...the factory gap between the upper and lower section is insane on those. Hats off to you guys!

You KNOW I LOVE it!!! Would like to see specs; drivetrain, wheels etc. on it too! And more pics of course!

[Stuart Adams]

another note , did everyone see the roadster shop built 55 subburban . that was my favorite vehicle in the show !
6 seats , a/c , 700 hp ls ,will kick a corvette a$$ at a stoplight ..... plenty of room for a beer cooler . what else can anyone want .

Sounds awesome, any pics.

[Fluid Power]

another note , did everyone see the roadster shop built 55 subburban . that was my favorite vehicle in the show !
6 seats , a/c , 700 hp ls ,will kick a corvette a$$ at a stoplight ..... plenty of room for a beer cooler . what else can anyone want .


I looked at that thing about 20 different times. It was killer. The color was awesome and the body work was straight as an arrow. The stance was perfect and interior was nuts. DVD in the head rests and speakers overhead. It was cool. I will post up some pics later from home. Now about the door gaps on it....:rofl:


Darren

[toddshotrods]

How many vehicles did they have there?! Last year's SMOY, the street rod, a Suburban, all those chassis, and wasn't there an unfinished older (50s) pickup at their booth Sunday? How many rigs do they travel with?

[Wiedo]

another note , did everyone see the roadster shop built 55 subburban . that was my favorite vehicle in the show !
6 seats , a/c , 700 hp ls ,will kick a corvette a$$ at a stoplight ..... plenty of room for a beer cooler . what else can anyone want .

:thumbsup: I was really glad they brought it. I had seen pics, but they don't do it justice. Awsome build !!!!! We were hoping it would be at the shop when we went to Road America, Just glad I got to see it in person. Wiedo

[gz06cam]

You KNOW I LOVE it!!! Would like to see specs; drivetrain, wheels etc. on it too! And more pics of course!

Ty,
Glad to see your chime in. Bob's car was killer. I was next to it for 4 hours and really had a great discussion with him. Great work by him. Congrats are in order. We should have spent time comparing gaps, but that did not seem important. Captain Manning is coming home from Iraq next month. Philly Cheese steak?? Michael

[gz06cam]

Forget the "gaps" issue. It is not about that. It is about our community, friendships, and passion for our sport. For those who I spoke with at GG and who had seen the car, you know the quality of the craftsmanship in the car.

Each of the cars in the final 5 is an expression and an artistic art form. Mine was one of minimalistic function different from any others in the room. I have the utmost respect for every builder in that room and many who probably should have made it. As a builder of automotive electrical systems, there is no room for “gaps”. You don’t move unless I am right on. All my work gets hidden. However, as far as executing the concept, I am far less talented in this area than those who can critique the finished product. Hence I put my faith in DSE to complete the concept that I wanted. For me, they succeeded. Suffice it to say that I was honored to be amongst the final 5.

Defining the criteria for judging is a difficult task both for the GG staff and the builders, To point at politics and the "good old boy network" is unfair. I too am not interested in a stack of awards and was certainly not selected because I display a vendor both at Goodguys events. I left the restoration network years ago to avoid the criticism of the color of the grade 8 bolts on my hood hinge or the angle of the ink stamps on the heater control box. (I always liked the left handed line workers).

The bar has been raised so far that there must be a different set of criteria used to set apart the truly exceptional cars. We all recognize this. However, trailer queens are another category. That is not ours as we use and abuse our cars. Many of you know me an acknowledged the fact that my car was on the track at Gingerman after an initial 3 hours of wheel time. The ride back from Warren Dune State park alone qualified as its own autocross. It was built to perform and did just that. Is this the criteria or is it a Pro Street look with a minimum 12 second pass? Perhaps the weight of chrome on the car or the yards of carbon fiber are the test. Maybe we need to redefine the pack and subdivide the classes. Maybe it is just not that important.

The bottom line is that we are all big boys able to accept the criticism and revel in the accolades. The judges are human. I did not win the big prize. Kudos to Roger Burman and all the best to Karen Leisinger. Enjoy that car every day!!

Tell people what you want them to hear... Write down what you want them to remember.

So much for my $0.02

[syborg tt]

another note , did everyone see the roadster shop built 55 subburban . that was my favorite vehicle in the show !
6 seats , a/c , 700 hp ls ,will kick a corvette a$$ at a stoplight ..... plenty of room for a beer cooler . what else can anyone want .

The last thing you need is a beer cooler in your truck. Heck didn't you look down at your "K"ankle and you did that jumping off a lift sober.

You need one of these

here is the link just in case you can't find it on your own

[JayR]

Thanks for jumping in Jason. I was straining my eyes to see the credit board and who the builder was. Please relay to Bob that his car absolutely stunning. I'm a huge, HUGE fan of early 2nd gens and have wanted a 72 forever. Those subtle mods are EXACTLY my style of build. It's refreshing to see a nicely done red muscle car again. Charcoal trim was cool too, not overly understated and worked well as an accent.

I really like the one piece nose...the factory gap between the upper and lower section is insane on those. Hats off to you guys!

Thanks Ben. Glad everyone liked the car but especially when it's a fellow designer. It's amazing those cars aren't more popular because it is a great starting point and has tons of style out of the box. Maybe Bob and Ty will start something big.

You KNOW I LOVE it!!! Would like to see specs; drivetrain, wheels etc. on it too! And more pics of course!

You'll have to wait for the full PHR feature for every little bit of tech but I can tell you it has DSE front and rear, 19x10s and 12" true 3 piece Rushforth Night Trains with 345/30 in back and a MAST Motorsports LS motor backed by a Bowler automatic but not sure what size and HP output.

[syborg tt]

Thanks Ben. Glad everyone liked the car but especially when it's a fellow designer. It's amazing those cars aren't more popular because it is a great starting point and has tons of style out of the box. Maybe Bob and Ty will start something big.



You'll have to wait for the full PHR feature for every little bit of tech but I can tell you it has DSE front and rear, 19x10s and 12" true 3 piece Rushforth Night Trains with 345/30 in back and a MAST Motorsports LS motor backed by a Bowler automatic but not sure what size and HP output.

-- he has a website, i just can't remember the link

[Diognes56]

I have some of my pictures uploaded and I am working on uploading more. Of the pictures that I took, I think this one is my favorite.

http://a.imageshack.us/img819/5651/dsc0034kq.jpg

Only have about 240 pictures posted, so far I have been having trouble posting up more.
http://profile.imageshack.us/user/diognes56/

There were some disappointments for me (mostly caused by the rain), but I still had a great time :) . It was nice meeting you Syborg tt, the truck looks great :thumbsup: . Wish I could have met more of the members here.

G-Force 'Cuda being there was a pleasant suprize (yes I have the toy). There were several people that I heard (while I was taking pictures) asking why it wasn't in the Pro's Pick area, I explained to a couple of them that it had already won SMOY :D .

David

[Garage Dog 65]

[QUOTE=Smittys67;295772] George Poteet's truck that Troy built was not in the top 5 so its not about your name or who built it its about what they like. [QUOTE]

Just info, Troy didn't build the Poteet truck. Rad Rides did the paint and some machining work. The designer and builder is Brian Stinger and George contracted Rads for the above stuff. Brian stayed in a hotel by Troy's and assembled the truck at their shop while the parts and panels were finishing paint - which explains his being in the Rads pics on their site.

http://stingershotrodshop.com/index_home.htm

Brian is a super guy and a great artist on canvas and sheetmetal :thumbsup:

The paint and machine work was awesome Rads stuff as per their usual build standards :thumbsup:

Jim

[ccm399]

You KNOW I LOVE it!!! Would like to see specs; drivetrain, wheels etc. on it too! And more pics of course!

Can't help with specs but.....

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p302/ccm399/DSC_0620.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p302/ccm399/DSC_0621-1.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p302/ccm399/DSC_0624-1.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p302/ccm399/DSC_0623.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p302/ccm399/DSC_0629-1.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p302/ccm399/DSC_0722.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p302/ccm399/DSC_0704.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p302/ccm399/DSC_0701.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p302/ccm399/DSC_0703.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p302/ccm399/DSC_0723.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p302/ccm399/DSC_0717.jpg

Hope that covers your fix! :) (can you tell I am building a Firebird???)

I have a couple more but they get a little redundant.

Chris

[ccm399]

THE OWNER OF THE OTHER 69 CAMARO, WITH THE BAD GAPS:) I didn't want to defend my car but I feel I need to. First, I built this car in my garage by myself on nights and weekends with the sole intention of selling it. When I arrived at G.G. and parked in the upper lot a G.G. rep told me to bring the car down to the SMOY lot. I knew I couldn't compete and didn't want to compete with these cars but knew it would be good exposure to help sell it. I didn't know that anyone would have the time to take measurements, write them down and then go home and post them on the forum. I know I have some gaps that I need address. In the final assembly I could not duplicate from the first mock up. As far as the other cars go in my opinion there were some amazing builds there. Good luck with your car gaps AJ.
S.C.
P.S thanks Matt for the kind words

Dude your tire placement was SPOT on in my opinion. I really liked where you placed them width wise... probably the best of the bunch. Nice work you should be proud of what you have built!

Chris

[Roadster Shop]

another note , did everyone see the roadster shop built 55 subburban . that was my favorite vehicle in the show !
6 seats , a/c , 700 hp ls ,will kick a corvette a$$ at a stoplight ..... plenty of room for a beer cooler . what else can anyone want .

Thanks Kenny.
We just got everything unloaded from the trailers and I shot a few pics for the owner. We were all unsure at first when the owner wanted to turn a 2 door burban into a 4 door, slam it and put 700 + HP under the hood, but it turned out bretty bad a$$ in the end.


http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Suburban/Picture11033.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Suburban/Picture11037.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Suburban/Picture11040.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Suburban/Picture11047.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Suburban/Picture11054.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Suburban/Picture11056.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Suburban/Picture11101.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Suburban/Picture11099.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

How many vehicles did they have there?! Last year's SMOY, the street rod, a Suburban, all those chassis, and wasn't there an unfinished older (50s) pickup at their booth Sunday? How many rigs do they travel with?

It only took 4 trailers to haul everything! 7 cars, 8 chassis, 2 IFS displays, and all the other signage and display stuff. We have to get in touch with the packaging department at IKEA and see how we can get all of this stuff into the back of a minivan because the fuel costs are getting insane!:lol:

Great show though. We were thrilled to have a car in the top 5 for both SROY and SMOY. COLUMBUS IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST EVENT OF THE YEAR! It is great to see everyone and see what they are building. There were a lot of top notch cars from both pro shops and home builders. That AMC and the Code Red T/A were pretty killer cars that didn't get the attention/recognition they deserved.

I have to agree that Troy's P/U was the biggest shock. We saw that thing at Indy and were blown away by the workmanship and detail that went into it. We had that pinned for SROY with out a doubt.

[toddshotrods]

It only took 4 trailers to haul everything!...
Lol, I would have loved to see you guys coming down the road tugging four trailers full of hot rods! Sweet! :thumbsup:


...We have to get in touch with the packaging department at IKEA and see how we can get all of this stuff into the back of a minivan because the fuel costs are getting insane!:lol:...
You could always start building Isettas, original Minis, etc. You could fit two or three for every piece of American muscle, and stack the chassis on end in back of the trailer. :lol:


...Great show though. We were thrilled to have a car in the top 5 for both SROY and SMOY. COLUMBUS IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST EVENT OF THE YEAR! ...
I thought it seemed to be pretty special, but I hadn't been to a major show in a while before last year. I moved here from Northeastern Ohio where, way back when, we used to have the Hot Rod Super Nationals in Canfield, OH. That's where I fell off the deep end seeing the work of people like Scott Sullivan, and the first real street-legal drag cars. They were in the 8s one year, then in the 7s the next. The ground trembled when they pulled in the A&W cruise afterwards, like there was an earthquake.

The PPG Nats are the most fun I've had since then - nice. :cool:

[Bozeforged]

I just posted a cool video of the 1954 Vette that has our Mesh 3 piece wheels on our website. Here's a link to the video

http://www.bozeforged.com/videos.html

Zak

[nvr2fst]

another note , did everyone see the roadster shop built 55 subburban . that was my favorite vehicle in the show !
6 seats , a/c , 700 hp ls ,will kick a corvette a$$ at a stoplight ..... plenty of room for a beer cooler . what else can anyone want .

The ultimate SUV, very creative project. Maybe Jeremy should duplicate this ride as a shop truck for pulling a trailer loaded with gear for the shows they attend. It would definitely be an approvement on the gas cost they been burning up lately LOL. Great job R.S.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Just went through all the posts.

I liked reading the many compliments of the vehicles being discussed here from people who saw the 'glasses' full, half full or even a little full.

[Roger M]

http://toddperkinsdesign.com/images/misc/goodguys/columbus/2010/2010%2001%20(193).jpg
http://toddperkinsdesign.com/images/misc/goodguys/columbus/2010/2010%2001%20(194).jpg
http://toddperkinsdesign.com/images/misc/goodguys/columbus/2010/2010%2001%20(195).jpg
http://toddperkinsdesign.com/images/misc/goodguys/columbus/2010/2010%2001%20(196).jpg
Does anyone have any information on The Poteet Chevelle? It looks petty sweet(as are all of his cars). Who built it?

[gz06cam]

Without a doubt, the Roadster shop cars are very cool and very well executed. They run the cars and drive them well. Great guys and superb concepts. The Suburban was outstanding. I would not want that hauling cost. Mine is big never mind what they have to incur. And I was a huge fan of the track inspired Miller as my pick for SROY. But then again my slant always favors a race influence. That car was very unique. I would have loved to see it do the autocross.

[OLDFLM]

Ty,
Glad to see your chime in. Bob's car was killer. I was next to it for 4 hours and really had a great discussion with him. Great work by him. Congrats are in order. We should have spent time comparing gaps, but that did not seem important. Captain Manning is coming home from Iraq next month. Philly Cheese steak?? Michael

Hells YES my friend!!! Only I'll go traditional this time... "wit"! LOL :thumbsup:

[kennyd]

Does anyone have any information on The Poteet Chevelle? It looks petty sweet(as are all of his cars). Who built it?

legends rod shop . this is a wicked car .

[Diognes56]

Somehow I managed to miss Poteet's Chevele :( . Looks like it would have been nice to see though :thumbsup: .

David

[tones2SS]

Can't help with specs but.....
Hope that covers your fix! :) (can you tell I am building a Firebird???)

I have a couple more but they get a little redundant.

Chris

Thanks for the pics Chris! That is one killer looking car. The exterior is smooth looking.:thumbsup: :cheers:

[Musclerodz]

Shouldn't Poteet's truck have been in the truck of the year class? It was by far one of the best vehicles at the show. Detail was incredible.

[ja.stoner63]

Thanks for sharing the amazing pictures & stories.:D

[ccm399]

Thanks for the pics Chris! That is one killer looking car. The exterior is smooth looking.:thumbsup: :cheers:

No problem! My wife and I were very excited to see a early second gen in there! It really helped my wife visualize what the empty shell sitting next to the house can look like.

Chris

[RodZ]

http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/2010show/ggcolumbusray/

http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/2010show/ggcolumbussatal/

http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/2010show/ggcolumbusfrial/

http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/2010show/ggcolumbusjuly8/

[796spdbu]

On page 12 in the first set of pics,about middle ways down,there is a black 55/56 chevy truck. Would you have a better side view of that truck? It would be much appreciated if I could get a better pic of it. Thanks!

[Diognes56]

I think this is the same truck you are referring too. My picture is at about the same angle, but it is larger/higher res :) .

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1255/dsc0071pc.th.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/i/dsc0071pc.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

David

[fleetus macmullitz]

DSE's pics

http://www.detroitspeed.com/news_events/columbus10.htm

[796spdbu]

I think this is the same truck you are referring too. My picture is at about the same angle, but it is larger/higher res :) .

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1255/dsc0071pc.th.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/i/dsc0071pc.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

David

Thanks that is a better pic. I couldnt tell what whells were on it before.

[Diognes56]

No problem Greg, glad to help.

Ok, so I finally got the pictures that I am going to share (about 740) uploaded. That is about half of the car pictures I took last weekend. Sorry the order is so messed up, I had some troubles uploading and apparently imageshack doesn't let you organize them.

http://profile.imageshack.us/user/Diognes56

If you see any that you would like higher res versions of, just ask I still have the full resolution versions.

I am also working on looking through everybody elses pictures, since I am pretty sure that is the only way to see the whole show :D . Thanks guys :thumbsup: .

David

[fleetus macmullitz]

ently imageshack doesn't let you organize them.

http://profile.imageshack.us/user/Diognes56



Nice pics. :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

It was nice meeting you Syborg tt, the truck looks great :thumbsup: . Wish I could have met more of the members here.

G-Force 'Cuda being there was a pleasant suprize (yes I have the toy). There were several people that I heard (while I was taking pictures) asking why it wasn't in the Pro's Pick area, I explained to a couple of them that it had already won SMOY :D .

David

Hi David

It was good meeting you also and I agree I forgot how much I loved G-Force Cuda

[Paladin]

I agree the g-force cuda is amazing,but I still think Chicayne by Rad Rides set the bar pretty high and had many firsts:

It was awesome to take a non pony car and make it a sporty beast
the twin turbo 1200 hp motor is still untouchable.
the colorscheme launched a league of copy cats with its olive, beige tones,
the engineering was unreal

Its good that enough years of SMOY have been around that we can compile a 'greatest hits' album of cars.

To me Chicayne is right at the top, I would love to have that car.
!!!!

[youthpastor]

I agree the g-force cuda is amazing,but I still think Chicayne by Rad Rides set the bar pretty high and had many firsts:

It was awesome to take a non pony car and make it a sporty beast
the twin turbo 1200 hp motor is still untouchable.
the colorscheme launched a league of copy cats with its olive, beige tones,
the engineering was unreal

Its good that enough years of SMOY have been around that we can compile a 'greatest hits' album of cars.

To me Chicayne is right at the top, I would love to have that car.
!!!!

that's the car I thought of... How 'bout Sullivan's Cheeze-Wizz- Rumor has it- he won SMOY years ago- but was on his way home so they gave it to someone else.

[Diognes56]

I love Chicayne :yes: . I finally got to see it in person when I visited Rad Rides with a couple of my brothers and my Dad :D :woot: .

http://s1016.photobucket.com/albums/af285/Diognes56/Rad%20Rides%20by%20Troy/

David