Any Asians representing the pro touring scene?

[LarryY]

I've only personally met one guy who was into the pro touring scene, and that's Aaron the R&D guy from Hotchkis that drives the 70 Challenger test car. I happen to meet him this past Good Guys Show in Pleasanton. By any chance is there anybody else on this forum whose Asian or Asian-American that's into classic pro touring cars? I feel like I'm the only Asian American redneck that's into Harleys and classic muscle cars.

[Flash68]

Atta boy Larry.... my fiance is Korean and supposedly likes Camaros - does she count? :D

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

I am Asian.

Half Fillipino and Persian.. and married to a Japanese woman.

and this is my chariot.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6549021447_b64fc1c8c1_o.png

and yep.. Im probably the only Asian that I know of in the PT scene.. there are not many at all.. hell i was SUPER shocked to see a chinese guy out here where I live driving a stock 79 Camaro.

[ironworks]

I have customers who think I might be asian before we meet in person.

True Story

Rodger Lee

[Spiffav8]

I have customers who think I might be asian before we meet in person.

True Story

Rodger Lee

What! You're not Asian! :wow:

;)

[nvr2fst]

I have customers who think I might be asian before we meet in person.

True Story

Rodger Lee


Your to tall to be Asian:lol:

[akrapovic]

You're not alone....lol. Funny story, my friend and I cruise Woodward on the weekends. When parked people think I'm the owner of his subaru sti and that he owns my 69 camaro......Thank god that's not the case :D

[ironworks]

Your to tall to be Asian:lol:

They dont know that till we meet.

[Phaeton]

The owner of this Chevelle is Asian and lives in Central Oregon.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/foxmarketing/5148954450/

http://www.myrideisme.com/Blog/best-engines-sema-2010-ls-chevelle/

[Ron in SoCal]

Not to presume anyone'e heritage, but there's a guy over on PT who beats on his second gen and does very well - Gerald Lum I believe?

[Tony_SS]

One of my Sicilian relatives married a mystery Asian looking woman... so a lot of us offspring have somewhat Asian looking eyes.... does that count? Does it matter?

[Bucketlist2012]

I am Asian.

Half Fillipino and Persian.. and married to a Japanese woman.

and this is my chariot.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6549021447_b64fc1c8c1_o.png

and yep.. Im probably the only Asian that I know of in the PT scene.. there are not many at all.. hell i was SUPER shocked to see a chinese guy out here where I live driving a stock 79 Camaro.

I don't care if you are a Martian from Mars...Your Chariot is BadA$$:cheers:

[Flash68]

what are those little tits sticking out of the 1/4 panel over the rear tire?

I'm guessing those are related to the fender flares Amir was/is working on?

Amir?

[skatinjay27]

they are punker spikes he put in there to fill the holes for where the flares mount.
http://studsandspikes.com/buy/spikes-c-43.html

im an ameripino here.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

yep! spike to hold the place for the flares.. which will be done in about 2 weeks now!!

[Matt@BOS]

I have customers who think I might be asian before we meet in person.

True Story

Rodger Lee

Somehow I'm now tempted to pick up to the phone and call Ironworks. I'm curious whether I'm going to get "L"odger Lee from China, or "Raj" from India.

For what it's worth, I'm half asian. I'm sure that info will help one of you guys out with a joke next time I make a comment out having been to Bondurant a couple times :lol:

Matt

[GregWeld]

Somehow I'm now tempted to pick up to the phone and call Ironworks. I'm curious whether I'm going to get "L"odger Lee from China, or "Raj" from India.

For what it's worth, I'm half asian. I'm sure that info will help one of you guys out with a joke next time I make a comment out having been to Bondurant a couple times :lol:

Matt



Good combo -- half Asian -- half superman!


:cheers: :D

[ironworks]

Somehow I'm now tempted to pick up to the phone and call Ironworks. I'm curious whether I'm going to get "L"odger Lee from China, or "Raj" from India.

For what it's worth, I'm half asian. I'm sure that info will help one of you guys out with a joke next time I make a comment out having been to Bondurant a couple times :lol:

Matt

Not really, but Im sure you will have pics of whatever we want to see.

[Huyzel]

I'm Vietnamese with a 72 Camaro. I also have an old Harley ironhead frame that I am going to build into an old school bobber. I'm also planning to acquire a 69 Camaro as a daily driver. Its odd because my gf is white and she hates the fact that I like these "redneck" machines :) My current running stable is a 350z, Honda pilot, 07 Yamaha r6 and a 06 Honda cbr1000rr.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Good combo -- half Asian -- half superman!


:cheers: :D

This TV 'Superman', aka Dean Cain, was born Dean George Tanaka.


http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/03a72c36.jpg

I think with a little nudge he would see the wisdom of owning a PT car. The guy is obviously into speed and handling.

:lol:

[Vegas69]

It doesn't matter if you're purple or pink, it's all about the enviroment you grew up with.

[Ron in SoCal]

This TV 'Superman', aka Dean Cain, was born Dean George Tanaka.

I think with a little nudge he would see the wisdom of owning a PT car. The guy is obviously into speed and handling.

:lol:

For those that don't know, that dude is a stud. At one time - possibly still does - he owned the NCAAA single season record for picks. Defensive back playing back east. I played against him in many a tournament...almost unstoppable. I would almost bet he's got a car or two in his stable....:thumbsup:

Edit: http://www.lostlettermen.com/before-they-were-stars-before-being-superman-dean-cain-was-super-safety-at-princeton

[fleetus macmullitz]

It doesn't matter if you're purple or pink, it's all about the enviroment you grew up with.

True.

Like Donna Changstein...

[Flash68]

Like Donna Changstein...

:lol: :thumbsup:

[jeff-san]

I've only personally met one guy who was into the pro touring scene, and that's Aaron the R&D guy from Hotchkis that drives the 70 Challenger test car. I happen to meet him this past Good Guys Show in Pleasanton. By any chance is there anybody else on this forum whose Asian or Asian-American that's into classic pro touring cars? I feel like I'm the only Asian American redneck that's into Harleys and classic muscle cars.

Larry,

I just saw your post...I'm Japanese and I'm into Pro Touring and Old School Muscle. I live a few miles inland from Monterey. I drive a Stielow built 69 Camaro called Tri Tip that made it's first debut back in '93. I hope color or Ethnicity doesnt hold you back....I've met some really cool people from all walks of life through this hobby.

I hope to run into you soon.:cheers:

Jeff ( Jeff-San )

[Flash68]

Larry,

I just saw your post...I'm Japanese and I'm into Pro Touring and Old School Muscle. I live a few miles inland from Monterey. I drive a Stielow built 69 Camaro called Tri Tip that made it's first debut back in '93. I hope color or Ethnicity doesnt hold you back....I've met some really cool people from all walks of life through this hobby.

I hope to run into you soon.:cheers:

Jeff ( Jeff-San )

Jeff, with 8 posts in 7 years as a member... you need to pick up the pace buddy! :lol:

Let's see some recent pics of that Tri Tip! :thumbsup:

[jeff-san]

I dont know how to post pictures, that's where it usually stops for me. I get the most out of learning from the cars on the site. I live really close to Dave and Mary Pozzi and they are a wealth of knowledge and help if and when I get stuck on something. My car is a Dinosaur compared to what's being built these days...DSE actually went through the car while they were still in Michigan. We resisted the temptation of changing too much from Mark's original build. It has to be one of the first Pro Touring cars ever built and it still makes me smile everytime I take it out to stretch it's legs.

I need to make more time to drive it

[Spiffav8]

I dont know how to post pictures, that's where it usually stops for me. I get the most out of learning from the cars on the site. I live really close to Dave and Mary Pozzi and they are a wealth of knowledge and help if and when I get stuck on something. My car is a Dinosaur compared to what's being built these days...DSE actually went through the car while they were still in Michigan. We resisted the temptation of changing too much from Mark's original build. It has to be one of the first Pro Touring cars ever built and it still makes me smile everytime I take it out to stretch it's legs.

I need to make more time to drive it

Jeff,

I've never even heard of that car. I'd love to see it! Yeah...Flash is right you need to post more often and with pictures!

:captain:

[WSSix]

White 69 Camaro that competed or participated in One Lap of America. Beyond that, I really no nothing about Tri-Tip.

Jeff, I'm sure someone will post the pictures for you if you're having trouble with it. I'd offer but my work schedule is crazy and it would take me a few days to get them up. By then, I'm sure I'd have people up in arms ready to string me up on the nearest tree for taking so long.

[intocarss]

Jeff, with 8 posts in 7 years as a member... you need to pick up the pace buddy! :lol:

Let's see some recent pics of that Tri Tip! :thumbsup: You'd better pick up the pace too there fella,, Buying wall tapestry and bathroom trinkets is NO excuse for you

[intocarss]

I dont know how to post pictures, that's where it usually stops for me. I get the most out of learning from the cars on the site. I live really close to Dave and Mary Pozzi and they are a wealth of knowledge and help if and when I get stuck on something. My car is a Dinosaur compared to what's being built these days...DSE actually went through the car while they were still in Michigan. We resisted the temptation of changing too much from Mark's original build. It has to be one of the first Pro Touring cars ever built and it still makes me smile everytime I take it out to stretch it's legs.

I need to make more time to drive it

Jeff San........I'll post the pics for you. send them to [email protected] Or you can use photobucket.com

[DFRESH]

I have customers who think I might be asian before we meet in person.

True Story

Rodger Lee

LOL man. That is a classic.

[DFRESH]

True.

Like Donna Changstein...

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Vegas69]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Kelli new exactly who Donna Changstein was too. :lol:

[jeff-san]

post current pis of your stielow camaro pls...

i followed his first two builds on his first two cars....i saved the articles on those two builds for years until i was ready to step up and build a pro touring car...would love to see your ride, rm

some original pictures of Tri Tip were posted by Scott on Mark's bio...the bottom 5 pix on the right

http://www.lateral-g.net/bio/stielow/



it was also #44 in this issue of Hot Rod. it's a long forgotten plain Jane 69. I think the only guy that knew what it was is Dave Pozzi when he did a double take on it at a Cherries Jubilee car show they had at Laguna Seca about 10 years ago.


http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hrdp_0801_top_100_hot_rods/viewall.html

I will try and take some current pictures the next chance I get.

[markss28]

I am Asian.

Half Fillipino and Persian.. and married to a Japanese woman.

and this is my chariot.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6549021447_b64fc1c8c1_o.png

and yep.. Im probably the only Asian that I know of in the PT scene.. there are not many at all.. hell i was SUPER shocked to see a chinese guy out here where I live driving a stock 79 Camaro.

dude, really need more pics of the car. a little info wont hurt either

[mpozziCPL]

I dont know how to post pictures, that's where it usually stops for me. I get the most out of learning from the cars on the site. I live really close to Dave and Mary Pozzi and they are a wealth of knowledge and help if and when I get stuck on something. My car is a Dinosaur compared to what's being built these days...DSE actually went through the car while they were still in Michigan. We resisted the temptation of changing too much from Mark's original build. It has to be one of the first Pro Touring cars ever built and it still makes me smile everytime I take it out to stretch it's legs.

I need to make more time to drive it

Welcome aboard, Jeff.

Tri-Tip is the real deal and a really fun car. I met Jeff at a local evening car show and followed him to the show in my Camaro. We didn't know each other and when we parked, I got out and went over to the white Camaro and said "That's Tri-Tip!!" I think Jeff was amazed that anyone knew about the car and the history. We talked for a while and what I like best is that Jeff hasn't strayed much from the original concept and build of that car. And it's definitely Pro-Touring all the way ...

I've done everything short of water boarding trying to get him out autocrossing and will continue to persevere ...

Mary Pozzi

[mpozziCPL]

I've only personally met one guy who was into the pro touring scene, and that's Aaron the R&D guy from Hotchkis that drives the 70 Challenger test car. I happen to meet him this past Good Guys Show in Pleasanton. By any chance is there anybody else on this forum whose Asian or Asian-American that's into classic pro touring cars? I feel like I'm the only Asian American redneck that's into Harleys and classic muscle cars.


LOL and welcome as well. We are about 20 minutes from Monterey ...

Mary Pozzi

[WSSix]

move pics of Amirs car Vinny can be found here on his website.

http://www.thestreetfighters.com/