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Auburn,
June '07.
Auburn is north east of San Francisco, out past Sacramento, on
the way to the northern shores of Lake Tahoe, and Reno. Being a
progressive, tourism focused community, they close the streets off
every 2nd Friday afternoon in summer, and around 500 cars are displayed, which
results in about 10,000 people strolling around town, spending money
in the businesses that line the street.
Not limited to street rods, the types of vehicles cover the
automotive spectrum, though we will concentrate on the types that we
are more familiar with. Kerry Fehlberg was there with an invitation
to attend the No Hill Climb BBQ the following day, then a
small swap meet, on the Sunday.
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Held in the afternoon, the shadows are already lengthening when the
visitors start arriving.
All yellow, this BBC powered '30 coupe hiboy sits on '32 rails, in
the classic fashion.
Chili Bob built this fine 210 sedan, fitting it out with an alloy
headed small block, and air conditioning.
Gordon & Debra Gosch's '34 Tudor was chopped 4½"in the '50s, and
rebuilt in the '70s, now lives in nearby Newcastle.
1940 was a big year at Ford, and this convertible was among the more
tasty offerings.
Nope, you didn't guess what it is - a Pontiac.
Kim Brown's '34 3-window coupe looks like someone just pulled the
fenders off a stock '34, then added a souped up flathead. So
that's how this hot rod stuff got started.
Tom Pagano's 26 T has been featured in all the mags, and the
eclectic mix of old fashioned scallop painting, Chrysler hemi, and
such modern conveniences as an electric fan and superb metalwork
make for a fascinating subject. |
Early 'Vettes are always attention grabbers, This had 2 four BBL
carbs in place of the fuel injection, on what appears to an early
model SBC.
All steel, all straight, and very desirable - the '32 3 window coupe
is one of the most sought after body styles.
This is an unusual body; the 39 4 door convertible is owned by Jim
Carter, of Sacremento.
Local Jim Stewart sectioned, chopped and channelled this '39 Mercury
based PU.
Kirk Rogers, from Nevada City, CA, owns this striking '39 Chev Sedan
Delivery, that runs an EFI 509" BBC, necessitating 14" wide rear
wheels & tyres.
Rick Reed drives this '31 Victoria, which would pass for a
restoration, were it not for the finned alloy flathead poking out of
the engine bay.
Jim Proctor popped over from Newcastle CA, in his timeless '32
pick-me-up.
Check out Tom's steering adaptor - quite a work of art, on its own. |
This 'restored 29 Packard was equipped with the very rare 427 FE
engine option, which must really confuse some restorers.
Steven Pope's Viper Blue '68 Camaro runs a blown 383 stroker and an
Alston fabricated 9" rear.
Very old-timey looking, this Buick nail-head powered little deuce
coupe looks the part of a typical 1950's cruiser.
This car gets to quite a few nor-Cal events; we'll see it again
soon.
The '29 A coupe looks pure hot rod, and the companion T-bucket
completes this image, taken in the last glow of a spectacular
sunset.
Rick's wife Jackie Reed drives the family '31 roadster, which has an
SBC, and a shiny independent front-end.
5 acres of parking space, and almost every inch of grass was taken
up by fascinating grass roots rodders.
Corey Perez built this louvered and Mexican blanketed '36 5-window
in his garage; great job, Corey.
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