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00003 00004 March 2013 Issue 3 Volume 4 Table Of Contents: Story Teller by: Jeff Wolf pg. 3 Story Teller!!! pg 4. So-Cal Speed Shop Visit Pomona, California Leading up to the big day……. pg 8. Building 3 Gasser Showcase Grand National Roadster Show pg 20. “Bitter Sweet” ‘33 Ford Roadster - AMBR Contender It seems to never fail that leading up to the big day of the start of a pg 22. “V8- Flyer” ‘32 Ford Roadster - AMBR Contender good show, that there is always a mad dash to get the proper gear prepared pg 24. 2012 Americas Most Beautiful Roadster for the show. Insuring that the camera batteries are charged, making sure pg 26. Rad Rides by Troy Display that my SD card is inserted into the camera and not left in the computer, obtaining the ever important food and drink items, just getting ready. pg 28. Hollywood Hot Rods Display The majority of the time it seems that I may have a bit of down time pg 34. 2013 Builder of The Year - Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop as the evening before comes to a close. I’ll log on to the social media net- pg 38. Grand National Roadster Show - Day 1 - Friday work to see what’s going on out there. And low and behold there are pho- pg 70. CW Resorations - Huntington Beach, California - Shop Visit tos from the show I’m about to attend! pg 76. Cruisin’ The Information Super Highway!!! This event in which folks who are able to get their early begin taking pg 78. Subscribe!!! photos and posting them to the social media networks sets the mood Lead- ing up to the big day. This activity elevates the sensory organs and gets pg 79. Bench Racing!!! me super excited to get a preview of what the next days have in store for pg 80. March Issue Sneak Peak!!! me. The event that took place a day or more before I was able to arrive Wolf Motorsports Magazine began in January when I was on the way to the Grand National Roadster Owner: Jeffrey A and Heather D. Wolf Show in Pomona, California. I was on my way to my destination airport Editor: Jeffrey A. Wolf in Long Beach, upon arriving, grabbing the rental car and heading to New Photographer: Jeffrey A. Wolf Port Beach for the night, I had completed my evening meal and retired to Contributing Artist: Heather D. Wolf my hotel for a good night’s sleep. I just happened to log onto the social Logo and web site: Nancy Long media network as always before hitting the hay and saw several of the AMBR contenders in all their glory getting set up for my arrival on Friday

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2 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 3 Every trip to Southern California should include a visit with the folks at So-Cal Speed Shop. Friday Morning January 25th I did just that. I couldn’t pick up my media credentials until 10am, so I decided to stop for a quick bite to eat in downtown Pomona then drove a few miles to East Grande for my first stop of the trip. So-Cal Speed Shop had their retail section open for visitors from all over the world there to check things out. Pete, Jimmy and the gang were getting ready for the show, so the shop was closed, however, I was able to get a quick shot of the entry way to the shop before the door was closed. I took a quick photo, wiped the rain water off of my feet and went in to check the place out.

So-Cal Speed Shop was established in 1946 and founded by the legendary Alex Xydias. So-Cal Speed Shop is now run by Pete Chapouris. These guys produce some awesome traditional hot rods and now have shops in Arizona, Las Vegas, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Sacremento and Western Canada. This shot is of headquarters in Pomona, California! Enjoy a few cool photos of the show room and front office.WMM

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(top) This young lady was very friendly and greeted us as we walked into the front office (bottom) A sneak peak of part of the shop, before the door was closed.

Here we are in the show room. You too can have a chassis like this built for your hot rod at So-Cal Speed Shop. I just picked up a few gifts for now.

6 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 7 (top) Bill Freeman -Texas Gold -’57 Chevy that raced at Fremont Drag Strip from ‘68 - ‘77 competing in NHRA F/Gas class. Still racing in the NHRA Heritage Series.

Building 3 Gasser Showcase 8 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 9 Phil Lukens from Pasadena, California proudly displayed his ‘28 (top) 1942 Willys Pick-up - Ted Radowmis - Sante Fe Springs, CA Ford Pick-up. Traditional hot rodding at its best. (bottom) ‘64 Plymouth Fury Gasser - Raced at Lions Dragstrip in the 60’s and early 70’s. owner: Frank Forsyth - Phelan, CA

10 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 11 (top left and right) Robert Reel from The class for this Fiat was Notice how the front and rear wheels are AA/Fuel Altered. The original driver different? That’s they way they did it was “Hairy” Burkholder. back then. The best speed and elapsed time was 205.94 @ 7.06.

(right center) This is a photo of the car The year was ‘71 - ‘72 running it’s best ET of 7.06. The current owners are: Harry Burkholder & Robert Reel

12 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 13 (top) This was just a small prart of the Gasser display. (bottom) Gil Muro - ‘34 Ford 5 Window Coupe

14 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 15 Mike Cook is the current owner of the Stones Wood & Cook ‘41 This is the ‘63 Nova SS known as “Red Riding Hood” it ran in Willys Coupe that tore up the drag strips all over the country! the Blown Gasser class. The engine is 355ci which uses Wold Products racing heads, Crane gold roller rockers, forged crank, solid lifter roller cam and TRW forged blower pistons. It also a Weiand 671 blower with dual 600 Holley carbs and Hooker thermal coated fenderwell headers. The drive shaft is custom 6061 T6 Aluminum and puts the power to the ground via a 9” Ford w/Detroit Locker running 4.11 gears. The interior is black diamond tuck seats and door panels, Moon Eyes gauges, red window tint and a powder coated roll bar. The paint is 3 stage candy red w/gold base. The lettering is hand applie and is real gold leaf. The wheels are ET Gasser 15 x 4-1/2 up front and Torque Thrusts out back measuring 15 x 10.

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This Willys Gasser is currently owned by Dave Clark and raced from ‘66 to ‘69 in the B/Gas class. It was driven then by Fred Teixeira and ran a best time of 10.38@ 131.96 MPH.

This my friends is the coveted AMBR award

18 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 19 “Bitter Sweet” is this gorgeous ‘33 Ford Roadster owned by Harold & Tracy Chapmen from Andice,Texas. It is powered by a killer detailed Roush 427 backed by a Tremec TKO600.

20 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 21 V-8 Flyer is owned by James Farley out of Leominster, MA. The quality of design and workmanship of this nice little ‘32 Ford Roadster is off the charts.

Under the hood is so clean that it just sparkles as you can clearly see for yourself.

The interior is done up right and the overall package wowed the spectators as well as the judges.

22 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 23 The 2012 Americas Most Beautiful Roadster award went to Bill Bill Lindig also owns this ‘32 Ford Chopped 3 Window Highboy Lindig and his ‘27 Ford Roadster Indy V-8. This hot roadster was built Coupe. It’s powered by a 304 ci Blown Ardun Ford Flathead built by by Pete Chapouris and the crew at So-Cal Speed Shop in Pomona, Cal- Art Chrisman. The awesome wheels are by Curtis Speed Equipment. ifornia.

This car has a long racing history. It was originally built by racer and race-car builder Jack Howerton almost 15 years ago.

Lindig had been watching and wishing to own this roadster and fi- nally bought it after waiting for 12 years. The purchase was completed in 2007.

So-Cal Speed shop worked on it for 4 years and it was selected as the 2012 AMBR winner by the judges at the Grand National Roadster Show in 2012.

24 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 25 Here is George Poteet’s Rad Rides by Troy Built ‘69 Ford Torino Talladega. Powering this beast is a genuine BOSS 429 with Hilborn in- jection and backed by a Tremec 5 speed. Wheels are 18” and 19” Billet Specialties. WOW. Way too many modifications to list.

26 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 27 Troy Ladd owner of Hollywood Hot Rods brought out a couple of his recently completed cars to the Grand National Roadster Show. Hollywood Hot Rods is a full service Hot Rod builder, and Classic Car restoration shop. The company is built on the team approach where each and every member of the team has specialized skills and talents allowing Hollywood Hot Rods to be a step above the competition. An example of what they have been able to accomplish has been noticed by the industry when Troy was named “2007 Trensetter of the Year” and Hollywood Hot Rods was the “2010 Builder of the Year”. Troy had an awesome display with a few cool cars. I’m bringing them to you beginning on page 32.

28 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 29 Here we have the ‘40 Ford also Ford provided one of their new known as The Street Rodder Road Coyote motors that also powers the new Tour car for 2012. It was built by Mustang GT. Hollywood Hot Rods using a “brand new” steel body supplied by Bob Hollywood Hot Rods made it cool Drake. with tons of detail.

Troy made a small top chop which was And Jerry Dixey of Street Rodder no small feat. Troy and his crew were Magazine was lucky enough to rack up the brave individuals who pulled that the miles during the summer of 2012. off without issue and without negative- ly affecting Henry’s original design. Here recently this car even competed in the Optima Ultimate Street Car chal- lenge.

30 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 31 ‘32 Ford Roadsters don’t get much sweeter than this. Changes The interior is just beautiful and the detail work is off the charts. everywhere. Too many to list. You have to love a Hemi Powered and Check out the gauge cluster that keeps an eye on the big Hemi. I must injected deuce. now wipe the drool off of my keyboard.

32 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 33 Bobby Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop traveled all the way from their home in Tennesse to play in Southern California. I’ve seen “The Alloway” look at many of the shows I’ve attended back east while living in Tennessee. His styling is off the hook, his attention to detail and fit and finish are top notch. It’s very nice to see how the folks from California have adopted him as one of the nations top hot rod builders. I really enjoyed hearing the panel discussion where Bobby teamed up with several of the California boys to discuss “The Future of Hot Rod- ding” What an honor is was to be setting in the crowd for that hour. One of the moments I’ll charish for my remaining days. As you can see by the banner below and the numerous accolades that Bobby has won over the years he’s representing the eastern part of the US well. Congratulations Bobby and crew for winning the 2013 Builder of The Year!!!!

34 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 35 Great White a ‘67 Ford Fairlane is The interior is covered in Red one of Bobby’s latest projects for own- Leather and sports Custom Classic er George Lang. Instruments in a dash from a ‘67-’68 Mustang and is cooled by Vintage Air.

It features a potent Ford Boss 429 that is detailed to the hilt and looks like it The wheels are one off Billet Special- was mean to be there in the engine bay. ties knock-off wheels.

The Boss is backed by a Keasler The suspension features an Art Mor- 5-speed to row through the gears. rison chassis and is painted in bright “Cloud White” PPG paint.

36 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 37 This ‘32 Ford Hi Boy Roadster was spotted on the GNRS floor. It’s from San Jose and is powered by an awesome flathead.

Competing in and winning first place in the Altered Street Road- ster is Bill Coulter’s ‘33 Ford Convertible from Paradise Valley, AZ. This ride is powered by an LS7 and backed by a 700 R4. Its interior was completed by Gabe’s Custom Upholstery.

It was built by Squeeg’s Kustoms.

38 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 39 This ‘48 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible is owned by Goodguys Founder Gary Meadors from Pleasanton. This car literraly has thousands and thousands of miles on the odometer as Gary drives his cars! Gary won the ‘13 Brizio Family award at the GNRS. The motorvation somes from a Gen 3 Viper V-10.

This interior in no way shape or form appears to have been traveled in all of the country, but it has!!! It has even been on the salt in Bonneville! 10,000 mile accumulated since Father Day in June!!!

40 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 41 42 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 43 Just the other side of the Camero we have a clean little Nova with Classic Industries took up quite a bit of the show floor with their the same paint scheme and same wheels. Then the Impala. Most have stable of “corporate colored” rides. In the forground we have a cool been seen on various tv shows. Camero with Salt Flat wheeels.

44 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 45 In additon to the previous cars that were built, we have the star of the display in my opinion. It’s a nice little Tri-5 Drop Top that was built on Chop Cut Rebuild. As you can see we have power provided by the Super Charged LSA. The body is a reproduction ‘56 shell from Real Deal Steel.

The interior has just the right amount of two-tone light grey leather with the signature dark red for the center of the steering wheel.

46 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 47 (top)““Possessed” is a ‘32 Chevroley Roadster Pickup. It has a TPI 350 ci engine wtih 350 HP. It’s backed by a 700-R4 with a Jag Mike Alexander of Grosse lle, MI won the ‘13 Blackie Gejeian Award with his ‘33 Ford Roadster. The interior is clean, custom and rearend and American Racing Wheels.(bottom) Cole Wolfswinkle simple in appearance. ‘32 Ford Roadster took home the Steves Auto Restorations Award, Outstanding Paint and Engine Awards.

48 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 49 Dual Quad Chevy 409 powered and detailed to the max. “Double Take” Roger and Kathy Hill owns Produces 450 HP and 560 ft lbs of torque. Notice the difference this ‘39 Chevrolet 2 Door Sedan from Vancouver, in the stock parts pictured vs the custom versions made for the WA. It was built at Steve’s Auto Restorations in ‘39. Portland, OR.

50 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 51 “Gooney Bird”‘47 Ford Coupe - Greg Griffin - Temecula, CA sports a cool blue exterior, tons of chrome and killer caps and white walls. The stance is LOW!!!! It also won 1st place in the ‘58 New York Autorama. What a tremendous historical background!

This ‘41 Ford Picup Truck is owned by Dave & Cammille Pozzi from South San Francisco, CA. It was built by South City Rod & Cus- tom and features a chassis by Roy Brizio Street Rods. The paint and body work were done Bill Ganahl and Joe Compani. All chrome work was handled by Sherm’s Custom Plating. The wheels and wide whites were delivered by Stockton Wheels.

52 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 53 Joe & Phyllis Moreno brought out their ‘41 Ford Custom from Phelan, CA. I love that white body with pink flames. California Cus- Joe couldn’t decide on Hot Rod or Custom so he brought both! tom at its best! This ‘32 Roadster is pure Hot Rod with Hemi power!!

54 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 55 Jim “Bones” Noteboom from Hemet, CA won 1st place in the Radical Custom Wagon class with his ‘49 Cadillac Phamton Wagon. Originally a Sedanette. An awesome orange House of Color hue painted by Pete Santini, polished stainless and killer white walls wrap- ping Tru Spoke wheels complete the package. Notice the white fend- Body colored dash, light grey leather erwells with matching orange piping. with orange piping and a two-toned ster- ring with custom console complete the I had the honor of meeting Jim during one of the seminars that was of- clean interior. fered. What a Great Guy!!! 56 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 57 The trunk is Rick Bennett came all the way to Pomona from his home in Dan- neat as a pin bury, CT with his ‘51 Mercury Custom. It’s known as “The Mariani and clean Merc”. Rick won 2nd place in the Radical Hardtop Ford/Mercury class as can be. for his efforts. It was also featured in TRJ #55. The interior features an original dash in body color with matching carpet. The seats are snow white as are the door panels.

58 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 59 Nick Rogers from Burlingame, The interior is just as custom as the CA had his ‘51 Mercury Sedan in exterior with black and white leather competition in the Radical Hardtop with a custom built console. class. Super Nice!!!! The engine is dressed in early Cadil- lac and looks great inside the engine bay with the white valve covers and Caddy air cleaner.

60 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 61 California Kustom legend Richard Zocchi from Walnut Creek, CA took home the ‘13 Gorege Barris Kustom D’Elegance Award with this ‘62 Chrysler 300.

The paint job on this Kustom is out of this world and was completed by Art Himsl!!! Check out the stance and wide whites.

John D’Agostino’s latest ride a ‘40 Cadillac Coupe named “So- phia” was owner designed while OZ Customs did the body work and paint. Sherm’s Custom Plating did the pounds and pounds of chrome. This car was completed to pay tribute to Sophia Loren.

John’s Caddy gets low thanks to Ridetch and rides on Coker tires with wide whites.

62 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 63 (top) Justin Hills owns this stunning silver ‘60 Dodge Dart. It competed in the Radical Hardtop class. In all the car shows I’ve been (top) Steve Pierce own’s this Mintomic Kruiser ‘53 Buick Special. too all over the US this is the only Dart I’ve ever seen. It is setting low and looking good!!! (bottom) Mark and Kelly Skipper (bottom) Louie Hoekstra from Lake Havasu City, AZ brought out his brought out this ‘51 Ford Royal Victoria. I love the two-toned color ‘39 Lincoln Zephyr Fastback. WOW!!! and wide whites and cool caps.

64 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 65 The Green Fly is a ‘53 Buick Riviera built by Andy Lang from Irvine, CA. It has ‘50 Pontiac tail lights, wide whites and black Cragar Deluxe ‘69’s with Mooneyes Spider Caps. It gets low thanks to Ride Tech and is painted Dirty Lime Gold two-stage urethane.

The interior is bright white naugahyde with olive green GM carpet and is owner designed.

The drivetrain is all original.

66 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 67 Bob Zwierz own’s this ‘52 Chevrolet 2 door and was entered into the Radical Hardtop class. The paint is bright and appropriate and the interior is all leather with a custom all steel console.

Bubble Trouble is a ‘62 Chevrolet Bel-Air and was chopped and channeled by OZ Kustoms. The awesome metal work and paint was skillfully completed by Luck 7 Customs. And the killer interior was completed at Johns Custom Upholstery in Sparks, NV.

68 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 69 Jason was making some adjustements to the drivers side door, getting the gaps just right. I hope to see this truck when completed crus- ing in The Lonestar State!

I completed the day Friday at the GNRS and then made the trip to Huntington, Beach to hang out with good friend Chris Womack at his shop. Jason and Chris were hard at work on their next project which you’ll see on page 73. Chris showed me around his shop and told me tons of stories about what was going on with the projects in the shop and in the industry! You may recognize the photo on the front glass of the shop from the 2011 SEMA issue!! Thanks Again, Chris and Jason see you next time! 70 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 71 A few more of the pojects getting ready for some CW Restoration Majic!

Here is a shot of the paint booth at CW Restorations.

72 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 73 This my friends is an example of what happens when you park a ‘57 Chevrolet outside at Seal Beach. It will end up at the hot rod shop waiting its turn to be brought back to life.

No California Hot Rod Shop should be complete with out a fully detailed Buick Nail- head waiting on a stand!

74 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 75 Cruisin’ the Information Super Highway...... The February 2010 issue of Wolf Motorsports Magazine marked another first, the addition of “Cruisin’ the Information Super Highway....! This section of the magaizne showcases links to special interest areas of the World Wide Web that deals with our love for the hobby! Sit back in your easy chair, grab a refreshing drink and expand your daily entertainment value with web sites that will get your mind wondering!!!!! Enjoy the latest addition!!

Wolf Motorsports Magazine www.oldrustinweeds.com www.hiboys.com www.aemgarage.com www.gearheadgazzette.com www.darrylstarbird.com www.redmonsrockinrides.com www.hotrodthreads.com www.goodoleboyssandiedgo.com www.good-guys.com www.hatfieldrestorations.com www.mercurycharlie.com www.vintageair.com www.gtacc.org www.newstalgiawheel.com www.ridetech.com www.gmperformanceparts.com/erod www.theisca.com www.SEMA.org www.autorama.com/casi www.larrywilliamsgraphics.com www.lokar.com www.motoraustin.com www.barrygrant.com www.motortexas.com www.nhra.com http://www.johndagostinokustomkars.com/

76 www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com 77 Bench Racing Bench Racing is defined in several different ways. The urban dictionary defines Bench Racing as: 1. To discuss quarter mile elapsed time of a car based on a list of modifications or horsepower estimate. 2. To discuss the estimated output (in horsepower) of one engine versus another based on lists of modifications done to each engine. 3. To discuss the estimated output (in horsepower) of one engine versus another based on lists of modifications done to each engine.

While I do agree with the Urban Dictionary’s definition of Bench Racing, Bench Racing in the context of this section of the magaine will be defined as: 1. Discussion of ANYTHING automobile related between at least two individuals with the goal of passing Subscribe to Wolf Motorsports Magazine? time at a car show, sharing automotive related ideas, opinions or entertaining themselves or others. Please feel free to share your bench race session wtih the readers by emailing: [email protected] If you really like what you see in the magazine and would like to be added to the subscriber distribution list to be notified of upcoming issues. It’s simple, all you have to do is visit www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com and First Culvers Show……. click on the “subscribe” link. Fill out the subscription form. This will place you on a distribution list, and an email will be sent to your email address when a new issue is ready for your viewing pleasure. THAT’S IT!! I just attended the first Culvers show of the year last night on 3.16. The weather was great, a bit on the breezy side, but with temperatures dur- On the other hand, if you don’t care for the magazine and you would like to be removed from the distribution ing the day in the low 80’s the evening was perfect. list and not receive any future communications from Wolf Motorsports Magazine, you may “unsubscribe” at the same link at www.wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com. I didn’t arrive until about 8:00 or so due to the mad dash to The Texas Motor Speedway earlier that day for the 3rd Annual Spring Goodguys Na- Note: Wolf Motorsports Magazine will not sell or use your email address for anything else but communica- tionals in Fort Worth. tion of upcoming issues and other changes going on at Wolf Motorsports Magazine. Last night’s show at Culvers had a great turnout for the first show Thank you for your interest and support!!! of the year. I got to do some serious bench racing with several of my good Gearhead buddies. Our topics of conversation varied from previous Jeff shows, to modifications made during what us Texas folk call the winter Wolf Motorsports Magazine months to thinking about a good friend who had to be rushed to the Hos- pital last night with severe ailments. We wish he and his family the very best and wish him a speedy recovery. We missed you and your killer ’57 Chevrolet. Until next month. Keep on keepin’ on!!! WMM

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