Cal-Rods SGV: Featured Car Club Follow-Up
April 30, 2018
If I had to describe my perfect date, I might go with April 15th… because it’s not too hot, not too cold. All you need is a light jacket. Plus, that was when the Cal-Rods Car Club of San Gabriel Valley was featured on the Main Aisle of the Pomona Swap Meet!
That’s right, the Cal-Rods were out in force at our last show. And while Tri-Fives dominated their display of cars, the crowd was treated to the usual Cal-Rods variety of classics that the Club is becoming known for. From Cadillac to Mopar, Ford to Pontiac, and even a Plymouth Prowler, the Club had something for everyone.
We’re looking forward to seeing the Cal-Rods again in the future. If you missed them in Pomona a couple of weeks ago and you would like to see what all the buzz is about, scroll through the pictures below (click any picture to open the gallery). You can also catch up with the Club at their 12th Annual Run With a Winner Car Show on May 20, 2018. This is the club’s main annual event, held at the legendary Santa Anita Park, in Arcadia, Calif. Register your classic car to park on the infield, and spend an incredible day at the races!
Do you belong to a car club? Would you like your club to enjoy a free day at a future Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show? Contact Adam by email or at (714) 538-7091 for info.
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- Big thanks to Mark Bower for coordinating the Club’s visit to Pomona. Here’s Mark with his ’59 Chevy Brookwood. Chevy only made 2,200 of these, and Mark has had this one since 2008.
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- Chuck Ross brought out a ’52 Bel Air that he built himself.
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- Jack Ferguson showed off his restored 1947 Cadillac Convertible.
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- Here’s Don Ford with his 1953 Mercury Monterey.
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- Don’s ’53 Merc is a beautiful car, but the best part, in my opinion, is “Don & Cookie since 1958.”
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- Dan Watkins brought out his ’57 Chevy Stepside.
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- Tom Atkins came in his 1932 Ford Two Door Sedan. It’s got a flathead V8 under the hood!
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- Here’s Ron Owens with his 1957 Chevy 210. This one’s got an electronic 6.0 Cadillac motor and transmission!
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- Bill Owens came with his ’57 2 door post! It’s got a/c and upgraded everything! Bill restored the car with his granddaughter’s help, and someday Bill plans to give her the car!
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- Jim Salazar brought out his 1957 Bel Air. He’s had it for 20 years and has done all of the work on it himself, except for body and paint.
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- John Glass has upgraded just about everything, inside and out, on his ’55 210 Wagon.
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- Another clean Tri-Five! Ken Nieto brought out his ’57 Chevy 210.
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- Charlie Tachdjian cruised into the show with his 5 window 1955 Dodge Pickup. This truck has been completely restored, with a 3 speed V8 under the hood!
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- Jim Clark’s ’32 Ford Roadster leads a double life as Santa’s sled in Christmas parades for various cities around SoCal.
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- Club president Vic Cunnyngham brought out his 1960 Thunderbird. This “Wild Bird” has been completely restored and it has a 352ci Interceptor big-block under the hood. Vic has had the car for about 4 years.
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- Ernie Caraza brought out some modern muscle! His modified 2001 Plymouth Prowler has a V6 engine, paddle shifters, and custom paint.
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- Ernie’s Prowler is one mean cat! The custom airbrush artwork was done by Jason Russell.
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- Frank Ness (not pictured) has owned his 1967 Pontiac LeMans Sport for 30 years and says it still drives like new!
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Nice Cars.
Hello from the Woodland Street Cruisers. Woodland ca.
Terrific photos and article. Thanks Adam!