March 2013 - Wolf Motorsports Magazine

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Wolf Motorsports
Magazine
2013 Grand National
Roadster Show
Part 1
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March 2013 Issue 3 Volume 4
Table Of Contents:
pg. 3 Story Teller!!!
pg 4.
So-Cal Speed Shop Visit Pomona, California
pg 8.
Building 3 Gasser Showcase Grand National Roadster Show
pg 20. “Bitter Sweet” ‘33 Ford Roadster - AMBR Contender
pg 22. “V8- Flyer” ‘32 Ford Roadster - AMBR Contender
pg 24.
2012 Americas Most Beautiful Roadster
pg 26. Rad Rides by Troy Display
pg 28. Hollywood Hot Rods Display
pg 34. 2013 Builder of The Year - Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop
pg 38. Grand National Roadster Show - Day 1 - Friday
pg 70. CW Resorations - Huntington Beach, California - Shop Visit
pg 76. Cruisin’ The Information Super Highway!!!
pg 78. Subscribe!!!
pg 79. Bench Racing!!!
pg 80. March Issue Sneak Peak!!!
Wolf Motorsports Magazine
Owner: Jeffrey A and Heather D. Wolf
Editor: Jeffrey A. Wolf
Photographer: Jeffrey A. Wolf
Contributing Artist: Heather D. Wolf
Logo and web site: Nancy Long
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Story Teller by: Jeff Wolf
Leading up to the big day…….
It seems to never fail that leading up to the big day of the start of a
good show, that there is always a mad dash to get the proper gear prepared
for the show. Insuring that the camera batteries are charged, making sure
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.
The majority of the time it seems that I may have a bit of down time
as the evening before comes to a close. I’ll log on to the social media network to see what’s going on out there. And low and behold there are photos from the show I’m about to attend!
This event in which folks who are able to get their early begin taking
photos and posting them to the social media networks sets the mood Leading up to the big day. This activity elevates the sensory organs and gets
me super excited to get a preview of what the next days have in store for
me.
The event that took place a day or more before I was able to arrive
began in January when I was on the way to the Grand National Roadster
Show in Pomona, California. I was on my way to my destination airport
in Long Beach, upon arriving, grabbing the rental car and heading to New
Port Beach for the night, I had completed my evening meal and retired to
my hotel for a good night’s sleep. I just happened to log onto the social
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
morning. Needless to say the senses went into overload mode with the
excitement building, Leading up to the big day!!!! WMM
Wolf Motorsports Magazine does not guarantee acuracy of the content written by contributers to the magaine. 2009
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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.
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(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.
Bu ilding 3
Gasser Showcase
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Phil Lukens from Pasadena, California proudly displayed his ‘28
Ford Pick-up. Traditional hot rodding at its best.
(top) 1942 Willys Pick-up - Ted Radowmis - Sante Fe Springs, CA
(bottom) ‘64 Plymouth Fury Gasser - Raced at Lions Dragstrip in the
60’s and early 70’s. owner: Frank Forsyth - Phelan, CA
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(top
left and right) Robert Reel fromThe class for this Fiat was
Notice how the front and rear wheels areAA/Fuel Altered. The original driver
different? That’s they way they did itwas “Hairy” Burkholder.
back then.The best speed and elapsed time was
205.94 @ 7.06.
(right center) This is a photo of the carThe year was ‘71 - ‘72
running it’s best ET of 7.06.
The current owners are:
Harry Burkholder & Robert Reel
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(top) This was just a small prart of the Gasser display.
(bottom) Gil Muro - ‘34 Ford 5 Window Coupe
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Mike Cook is the current owner of the Stones Wood & Cook ‘41
Willys Coupe that tore up the drag strips all over the country!
This is the ‘63 Nova SS known as “Red Riding Hood” it ran in
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
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“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.
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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.
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The 2012 Americas Most Beautiful Roadster award went to Bill
Lindig and his ‘27 Ford Roadster Indy V-8. This hot roadster was built
by Pete Chapouris and the crew at So-Cal Speed Shop in Pomona, California.
Bill Lindig also owns this ‘32 Ford Chopped 3 Window Highboy
Coupe. It’s powered by a 304 ci Blown Ardun Ford Flathead built by
Art Chrisman. The awesome wheels are by Curtis Speed Equipment.
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 finally 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.
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Here is George Poteet’s Rad Rides by Troy Built ‘69 Ford Torino
Talladega. Powering this beast is a genuine BOSS 429 with Hilborn injection and backed by a Tremec 5 speed. Wheels are 18” and 19” Billet
Specialties. WOW. Way too many modifications to list.
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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.
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Here we have the ‘40 Ford also
known as The Street Rodder Road
Tour car for 2012. It was built by
Hollywood Hot Rods using a “brand
new” steel body supplied by Bob
Drake.
Ford provided one of their new
Coyote motors that also powers the new
Mustang GT.
Troy made a small top chop which was
no small feat. Troy and his crew were
the brave individuals who pulled that
off without issue and without negatively affecting Henry’s original design.
And Jerry Dixey of Street Rodder
Magazine was lucky enough to rack up
the miles during the summer of 2012.
Hollywood Hot Rods made it cool
with tons of detail.
Here recently this car even competed
in the Optima Ultimate Street Car challenge.
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‘32 Ford Roadsters don’t get much sweeter than this. Changes
everywhere. Too many to list. You have to love a Hemi Powered and
injected deuce.
The interior is just beautiful and the detail work is off the charts.
Check out the gauge cluster that keeps an eye on the big Hemi. I must
now wipe the drool off of my keyboard.
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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 Rodding” 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!!!!
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Great White a ‘67 Ford Fairlane is
one of Bobby’s latest projects for owner George Lang.
The interior is covered in Red
Leather and sports Custom Classic
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
was mean to be there in the engine bay.
The wheels are one off Billet Specialties knock-off wheels.
The Boss is backed by a Keasler
5-speed to row through the gears.
The suspension features an Art Morrison chassis and is painted in bright
“Cloud White” PPG paint.
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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 Roadster 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.
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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!!!
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Classic Industries took up quite a bit of the show floor with their
stable of “corporate colored” rides. In the forground we have a cool
Camero with Salt Flat wheeels.
Just the other side of the Camero we have a clean little Nova with
the same paint scheme and same wheels. Then the Impala. Most have
been seen on various tv shows.
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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.
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(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
rearend and American Racing Wheels.(bottom) Cole Wolfswinkle
‘32 Ford Roadster took home the Steves Auto Restorations Award,
Outstanding Paint and Engine Awards.
Mike Alexander of Grosse lle, MI won the ‘13 Blackie Gejeian
Award with his ‘33 Ford Roadster. The interior is clean, custom and
simple in appearance.
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“Double Take” Roger and Kathy Hill owns
this ‘39 Chevrolet 2 Door Sedan from Vancouver,
WA. It was built at Steve’s Auto Restorations in
Portland, OR.
Dual Quad Chevy 409 powered and detailed to the max.
Produces 450 HP and 560 ft lbs of torque. Notice the difference
in the stock parts pictured vs the custom versions made for the
‘39.
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“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 & Custom 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.
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Joe & Phyllis Moreno brought out their ‘41 Ford Custom from
Phelan, CA. I love that white body with pink flames. California Custom at its best!
Joe couldn’t decide on Hot Rod or Custom so he brought both!
This ‘32 Roadster is pure Hot Rod with Hemi power!!
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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 wrapping Tru Spoke wheels complete the package. Notice the white fenderwells with matching orange piping.
I had the honor of meeting Jim during one of the seminars that was offered. What a Great Guy!!!
Body colored dash, light grey leather
with orange piping and a two-toned sterring with custom console complete the
clean interior.
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Rick Bennett came all the way to Pomona from his home in Danbury, CT with his ‘51 Mercury Custom. It’s known as “The Mariani
Merc”. Rick won 2nd place in the Radical Hardtop Ford/Mercury class
for his efforts. It was also featured in TRJ #55.
The
trunk is
neat as a pin
and clean
as can be.
The interior features
an original dash in
body color
with matching carpet.
The seats
are snow
white as are
the door
panels.
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Nick Rogers from Burlingame,
CA had his ‘51 Mercury Sedan in
competition in the Radical Hardtop
class.
The engine is dressed in early Cadillac and looks great inside the engine
bay with the white valve covers and
Caddy air cleaner.
The interior is just as custom as the
exterior with black and white leather
with a custom built console.
Super Nice!!!!
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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 “Sophia” 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.
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(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
too all over the US this is the only Dart I’ve ever seen.
(bottom) Louie Hoekstra from Lake Havasu City, AZ brought out his
‘39 Lincoln Zephyr Fastback. WOW!!!
(top) Steve Pierce own’s this Mintomic Kruiser ‘53 Buick Special.
It is setting low and looking good!!! (bottom) Mark and Kelly Skipper
brought out this ‘51 Ford Royal Victoria. I love the two-toned color
and wide whites and cool caps.
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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.
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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.
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Jason was making some adjustements to the drivers side door, getting the gaps just right. I hope to see this truck when completed crusing 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!
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A few more of the pojects getting ready for some CW Restoration Majic!
Here is a shot of the paint booth at CW
Restorations.
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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 Nailhead waiting on a stand!
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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!!
www.oldrustinweeds.comwww.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.orgwww.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/
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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:
Subscribe to Wolf Motorsports Magazine?
1. Discussion of ANYTHING automobile related between at least two individuals with the goal of passing
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:
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Thank you for your interest and support!!!
Jeff
[email protected]
First Culvers Show…….
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 during the day in the low 80’s the evening was perfect.
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 Nationals in Fort Worth.
Last night’s show at Culvers had a great turnout for the first show
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
shows, to modifications made during what us Texas folk call the winter
months to thinking about a good friend who had to be rushed to the Hospital 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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April IssuePreview:
Grand Daddy Drive-in
GNRS Pomona, California
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March 2013 - Wolf Motorsports Magazine

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