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My 2013 GNRS Experience.... East Coast Custom Style!

I was very fortunate to be involved in this years 2013 GNRS in Pomona California.
My very good pal Chuck Vranas asked if I would be interested in getting involved with the world renowned Dave Simard and his talented crew at East Coast Custom.
....Uhh..... yea!
I had a meeting with the team last summer and was brought up to speed on the project.
From this point on, My main lead was with Dave's talented partner in life, Lisa Simard. Chuck made the intros and we were off and running.The car is a 1932 Original roadster with many one off trick parts.
Dave's work is Stellar..... I was very excited to be a part of this.
Our Client was James Farley,V.P. of Ford and President of the Lincoln town car Company.
I was asked to design the Flyer Logo(the name of the car),the build book and other material for the team.
We quickly enlisted the help of John Mearns(ACME SPEED SHOP and SIGN SOURCE) and his talented crew to build the display I had designed.We also had help from Paul Williams out of Indiana with is giant V/8 logo that was an integral part of the display.
The floor was to be a giant representation of the Brickyard at indy .... era 1957 or 58.I designed corner pieces that then held illustrations of the car.
I was very very lucky to work with along side with so many talented people,..and with out there help,.... none of this could have been accomplished.
I was stunned at the teams effort and must say impressed with the quality of the build itself. 2 young guns..Ryan and Derrick(sorry guys,I forgot your last names!) work for East Coast Custom and I must say.. the future remains bright with talented young men such as these.

I also just want to state...The whole deal could not have been possible with the direct coordination of Lisa Simard.....I swear to god she has Superhuman strength to endure this massive Task!
And last..again...to my good buddy Chuck Vranas who brought me into this project and lent his talents to the Flyer project

It was my First time to the GNRS...and I will post about that soon.....

The Stuff......

Rub a Dub Dub Dub,,, Jump in the Voo Doo Tub!

One of my all time Favorites... the Voodoo Doll!.... Nail head Powered and enuff Bling to make a Blind man see!....This car just Wreaks of early 60's Cool!

From the 32 rails to the Chromed center sectioned banjo rear.....all slathered in Rootbeer Brown.This little rig has enuff to spare and more,

I like the fact this car has room to pick up all the hot dates and more in the rear!

Built  a few years back and hit the lime light...this Kandied Dream resides in the deep south.

Just dig the visual Eye Candy!

The 51 year Slumber

My buddy Chuck just got his KILLER 33 Ford 5 window fired.......it's been in hibernation for 51 years...... this is the first time it fired....... ran like a sewing machine.
Some ardent young man hotrodded this jewel with a 46 Ford flattie,39 trans, ands other 40 ford goodies.
This car is a time capsule and I am VERY stoked for Chuck!!!!!

Big plans for this sleeping beauty......

The Candy Factory...Revisited.

Speaking of the Yum Yum Tree....One of my very special places is the Candy Factory.... All kinds of vintage delights, Horsepower products to rot the mind.From bellytankers, to full on Drag Wagons.... Street is neet!
I dragged my Pal Chuck Vranas up from Bean town to the Candy Factory for a full day of pure sugar automotive shenanigans.... we had fun!
Open headers,flames and burning rubber were had by all.It was a day to remember!
REALLY BIG NEWS coming soon for the Candy Factory.....


All shots owned by Chuck Vranas.......Many thanks Pal......

Chuckee Vee Shoots Me!

Chuck Vranas....All time hero and Hot rod super Shooter...shot my truck at the Syracuse Right Coast deal.

My Hauler made the Top 100 in SRM and I am stoked to say the Least!!!!!

Chuck is an AWESOME talent and his work speaks VOLUMES!!!!!!!