Car pics too cool not to share
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Beautiful restored Blazer at my local Cars and Coffee yesterday. Coolest thing was the clear coated patina.
Edit: Funny - my Jeep in the background again. All the cool cars want to park near me…
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Ron senses a tingling in his nether regions...
Funny - my Jeep in the background again. All the cool cars want to park near me…
I don't believe in coincidences, that was intentional, you're showboatin' again.
I'm not much for the glossy "patina" look, but that is a good looking Blazer. It looks like yall have a pretty decent tun out, and a broad range of vehicles, which is something I enjoy much more than just a single make or worse yet, a single model kind of show.
Its Graffiti weekend here already. The big show was kinda meh this year, and HOT
. Mostly the same old stuff. Still, I took a few pics. This ‘32 V12 Lincoln was my wife’s favorite:
There were lots of 50s-70s muscle cars, as usual. I liked a couple of Impala coupes. A 1960 with a 409:
And a 1961 bubble top with a SBC:
Other than that, not too much at the show and shine.
There was a cars and coffee this morning however that I enjoyed. Since OP likes green, I’ll post some:
This Olds was actually at both days but the pic is from the show-n-shine:
An over the top C1:
I’m looking at you @Squatch
There were some cool black cars. I like wagons:
Some not terrible malaise era stuff:
My favorite Camaro of the weekend:
And I loved this modded early Z car:
. Mostly the same old stuff. Still, I took a few pics. This ‘32 V12 Lincoln was my wife’s favorite:There were lots of 50s-70s muscle cars, as usual. I liked a couple of Impala coupes. A 1960 with a 409:
And a 1961 bubble top with a SBC:
Other than that, not too much at the show and shine.
There was a cars and coffee this morning however that I enjoyed. Since OP likes green, I’ll post some:
This Olds was actually at both days but the pic is from the show-n-shine:
An over the top C1:
I’m looking at you @Squatch
There were some cool black cars. I like wagons:
Some not terrible malaise era stuff:
My favorite Camaro of the weekend:
And I loved this modded early Z car:
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Its Graffiti weekend here already. The big show was kinda meh this year, and HOT
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There were lots of 50s-70s muscle cars, as usual. I liked a couple of Impala coupes. A 1960 with a 409:
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And a 1961 bubble back with a SBC:
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Other than that, not too much at the show and shine.
There was a cars and coffee this morning however that I enjoyed. Since OP likes green, I’ll post some:
This Olds was actually at both days but the pic is from the show-n-shine:
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An over the top C1:
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I’m looking at you @Squatch
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There were some cool black cars. I like wagons:
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Some not terrible malaise era stuff:
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My favorite Camaro of the weekend:
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And I loved this modded early Z car:
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My buddy has been telling me for years that I need to get down there and attend one of these shows. Always seems that something crops up to where I cannot, unfortunately. Thank you so much for posting these pics, brother!
…Continuing with the cars and coffee from today. VW was present. My friend recently picked up a 1969 bus:
He put a new 1950cc engine in to start the build. About 100hp vs 50-ish, stock.
This nicely done bagged bug has a 170hp 2300cc motor:
I saw this lowered bug last year and it still cracks up
Speaking of oddballs, this Bronco was OK.
But I would like a Coyote instead of the LS
There were a couple of very interesting custom cars I haven’t seen before. First, this 1929 Ford Speedster:
The front end is 1929 Ford.
The boat tail is an all metal custom fab built around a 1940 Ford truck hood facing backwards. The build and paint are over 50 years old.
The engine is a 200 CID 1932 “Model B”. Instead of the normal flathead, It has a period hot rod George Riley F head. There are 8 overhead intake valves and the normal exhaust valves for a super high tech for the time 3 valves per cylinder. There is also a Riley custom 2 carburetor intake. In case you’re wondering, the gas tank in the ‘29 Ford is in the cowl and gravity feeds the pump at the bottom right of the block. A very cool car.
The other custom build I really was impressed with is this Lyon. Although it resembles a 1930’s roadster, it is an entirely custom aluminum body and boxed steel frame. It was finished in 1983 and completely done by the owner Russ Lyon, a retired engineer.
The engine is a 1960s 3.8L series 1 Jaguar straight six with a crank driven 1950s GMC truck 871 supercharger sticking out with the carburetors below the radiator.
The finned intake manifold and valve covers on the Jag engine were machined by the owner/builder and some of the many examples of highly detailed, very well done work on display.
The whole thing with 2 spares weighs about 2400#, thanks in part to the aluminum body.
This build was featured in Road & Track in the 90’s.
It was really fun to see this in person and talk to Russ about his creation.
He put a new 1950cc engine in to start the build. About 100hp vs 50-ish, stock.
This nicely done bagged bug has a 170hp 2300cc motor:
I saw this lowered bug last year and it still cracks up
Speaking of oddballs, this Bronco was OK.
But I would like a Coyote instead of the LS
There were a couple of very interesting custom cars I haven’t seen before. First, this 1929 Ford Speedster:
The front end is 1929 Ford.
The boat tail is an all metal custom fab built around a 1940 Ford truck hood facing backwards. The build and paint are over 50 years old.
The engine is a 200 CID 1932 “Model B”. Instead of the normal flathead, It has a period hot rod George Riley F head. There are 8 overhead intake valves and the normal exhaust valves for a super high tech for the time 3 valves per cylinder. There is also a Riley custom 2 carburetor intake. In case you’re wondering, the gas tank in the ‘29 Ford is in the cowl and gravity feeds the pump at the bottom right of the block. A very cool car.
The other custom build I really was impressed with is this Lyon. Although it resembles a 1930’s roadster, it is an entirely custom aluminum body and boxed steel frame. It was finished in 1983 and completely done by the owner Russ Lyon, a retired engineer.
The engine is a 1960s 3.8L series 1 Jaguar straight six with a crank driven 1950s GMC truck 871 supercharger sticking out with the carburetors below the radiator.
The finned intake manifold and valve covers on the Jag engine were machined by the owner/builder and some of the many examples of highly detailed, very well done work on display.
The whole thing with 2 spares weighs about 2400#, thanks in part to the aluminum body.
This build was featured in Road & Track in the 90’s.
It was really fun to see this in person and talk to Russ about his creation.
Thx Jeff. This thread has long been a favorite of mine. All the car guys here are always posting up interesting things. Nice to be able to contribute occasionally.
Spotted in 108 Mile House, BC
Quite the contraption
Quite the contraption
The wood, coupled with hammered iron accents, really gives it a rustic feel.
Truly a Canadian Woody .....
I know E3 spark plugs are gimmicky garbage, but they really didn't need to go and sponsor a garbage truck to drive the point.
I know E3 spark plugs are gimmicky garbage, but they really didn't need to go and sponsor a garbage truck to drive the point.
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Never heard or the spark plugs...but it's nice to see BC bin men/women will be able to wear tall hats on the job...
It just hit me....this is a Canadian redneck Caterham shooting brake! I'm fairly confident it's home built, it's got clamshells...
Edsel Ford's 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster. While your family was busting butt during the depression to survive . Henry's boy commissioned a new car for himself.
Okay Boomers , This 55 Lincoln Futura concept car should remind you of something , ( for good reason ) . 
Okay Boomers , This 55 Lincoln Futura concept car should remind you of something , ( for good reason ) .
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Don't forget us X'ers!!! I remember Adam West.
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