Tech 101: Zinc in oil and its effects on older engines
October 18, 2012
I found this article in Hemmings Motor News and thought the information would be useful to many of our classic car enthusiasts. I hope it helps sort out any motor oil issues you may be having. ...
A Look Back at the Early Years as Corvette Turns 60
October 11, 2012
Close to 60 years ago, in January of 1953, Harley J. Earl’s dream car was displayed at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. That following June the Corvette went into full production in Flint, Michigan. All 300 featured a white fiberglass body with red interior, a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission and a 150 ...
An Investment in your Muscle Car! Who Would Have Thought?
October 5, 2012
There was a time (not that any of us can remember that far back, of course) when you could’ve picked up a fixer-upper muscle car for a triple-figure price — $425, maybe. But depending on what you’re after, you could easily add three more figures to that total if you’re looking to buy classic cars ...
Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show – October 14th
September 21, 2012
Come one, come all, come early and stay late. We have it all to sell, show, swap and shine. We have over 20,000 folks coming here to show their wares, their vintage cars, classic cars, muscle cars, hot-rods, collectibles, just about anything on wheels will be here. We even have some folks who expect to ...
Coy’s Wheels – Going Above & Beyond
July 26, 2012
There are a lot of great car movies, but one that continually tops people’s lists is the Fast and the Furious. This car movie is a fun adventure and covers a lot of different genres – it’s a love story, there is an element of danger and, oh yeah, there are cars. Duh! If you ...
Old car hobby doing well — at least ‘parts’ of it
June 26, 2012
Each July the tiny town of Iola, Wis., is invaded by a sea of humanity and old iron. Many in attendance come strictly for the swap meet, which covers about 4,500 spaces. Old car hobby doing well — at least ‘parts’ of it This article was published by Old Cars Weekly News and written by ...
New oil and old cars
June 21, 2012
This article was in Old Cars Weekly News and written by William C. “Bill” Anderson, P.E., he has been involved with the automotive hobby for more than 40 years and is an author, magazine editor, car show judge, and engineer. Through Anderson Automotive Enterprises — www.andersonautomotiveenterprises.com — he restores and appraises cars. Oils are always ...
Dr. Detail is in the House
May 21, 2012
This issue of the Swap Meet newsletter has a thread that weaves through the stories, where people get their start because life has thrown them a curve ball and they step up to the plate and knock that curve ball right out of the park. Such is also the case with Dr. Detail, who started ...
Steel Techs’ Benchmark Workbenches
May 21, 2012
The story of John, Nancy & Rick Eastburn from Steel Tech Fabrication is not unlike what happens with so many Americans today. John was employed as a heavy equipment operator, earning union wages and doing a great day’s work for a great day’s pay. But with more and more people deciding that imported junk is ...
Phenomenal Automotive Artist – Dave Bell (1939-2012)
May 21, 2012
Many of you already are aware of the passing of legendary automotive artist Dave Bell who left this earth to draw hot rods with the angels on May 5th. You might not recognize the name, but you sure do know his art. Dave Bell’s famous hand-drawn cartoon art has adorned Pomona’s flyers, advertisements, t-shirts, posters, ...
Renown Automotive Artist, Dave Bell, passes at 72
May 17, 2012
The hot rod enthusiasts and classic car connoisseurs alike are mourning a significant loss in the car show industry with Austin ties this month. David J. “Dave” Bell, originally of Austin, died May 5 in Falcon Heights, Minn. at 72. Bell, a pioneer in the field of automotive art, was widely known for his distinctive ...
Neil Armstrong’s 1967 Corvette Sting Ray for sale as ultimate barn find
May 3, 2012
This article was written by Justin Hyde – Motoramic on May 2, 2012. Enjoy!! This dusty, rough-looking example of a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray would draw a sizable amount of interest from any Corvette collector. Its billing as the Corvette given to astronaut Neil Armstrong, then kept in a barn for ...
