SMOTY Goes to..... Bob Johnson!

[Larry Callahan]

Congrats to Bob Johnson, Alan Johnson and the G-Force Cuda for winning the Good Guys (http://www.good-guys.com/) Street Machine of the Year!!!!

Way to go! Watch for pictures soon!

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[ProdigyCustoms]

I just got the call, Congratulations Bob. Bill and Steve O have have many pictures coming.

[F70t/a]

Congrats Bob!! You should open a Bunny Ranch:cool:

[yellowrallys]

mighty, mighty fine. Well deserved. Maybe a good time for another festival at ol Bob's place!! lol.
Congratulations Bob and Alan. :cool:

[4OfaKind]

:cool:

Way to go Bob! I will add you to my Wall of Fame. I have a picture record of the SMOY winners back to 2000.

Mal

[Rick Dorion]

What a great feeling this must be for you, Bob. Congratulations!

[customcam]

the best car ever! Congratulations Bob! :cool:

[Bill Howell]

Thanks for getting it up so fast Larry, Bob is like family here and I knew several wanted to know as soon as we knew. I called you while people were still clapping so I bet protouring got the news out first!
I can not explain how cool it was to see Bob finally win this award. He no doubt, not only had the coolest street machine here, or on the planet at the moment, but I am willing to bet, if you added all the miles collectively put on the other 4 contestants, the cuda has that number covered or doubled. It is so cool to see a true steet car win, when I know it was on the power tour and as late as two weeks ago, autocrossing at Nashville Goodguys. Here is a picture of the money shot. I will post more later tonight, but for now....
Congradulations Bobby!
Damn, I carried you all weekend, can I take a break now?????

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

WELL deserved..

[WS6]

Awsome and yes very well deserved. Congrats Bob and Alan and everyone involved in building that car.

[hdesign]

Congrats Bob, awesome car!!!

[DJW32]

Congrats

[Dan Sherwood]

Dat cuda...dat thing...well I tell ya....it just shore duz....take ....my breathe away....

That is one freakin awesome ride!!!!!!!!! Can I drive????

[TonyL]

Congrats. SMOY? Decade, or EVER is more like it. Bob, you really deserved this one. Congrats to Alan and everyone involved. The car is a masterstroke.

[dropit69]

congrats bob.!!.and everyone involved in building that awesome car!!!!

[USAZR1]

Awesome news,Bob. Congrats to you and Alan for a well-deserved honor.

[OHCbird]

Congrats Bob... I'd like to echo Bill's comments that it's finally nice to see a SMOY that actual does the SM part.

[TonyHuntimer]

Congrats Bob and Alan!

A fine machine!

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

[rocketman]

Anybody know who won SROY.(street rod of the year)

[Chad-1stGen]

Gratz!

[MuscleRodz]

If the Cuda didn't win, then there would be something seriosly wrong with the judges. Congrats! I think it will take awhile to top your Cuda Bob.

Mike

[shmoov69]

Congrats BOB! I don't know what the competion was, but as I have already said, your car is the baddest "street machine"/ Pro-Touring car that I have ever seen bar none! The mule is bad and all, but your car is way beyond everything I have ever seen!:worship:

[Bill Howell]

Anybody know who won SROY.(street rod of the year)

It was the black 37/38 chevy with a C-5 set up. The tag said 37 C5. I have some good pictures of it I took yesterday we will post up as soon as we get them downloaded.
It was a very nice ride. In fact Alan told me to check it out yesterday, he liked it too.

[Steve Chryssos]

Attached are some of the key people involved in making the 'cuda happen. From left to right are:

Paul Atkins (Interior)
Alan Johnson (Car Builder)
Bill Howell (.......Wait a minute! Howell, what the hell are you doing in the photo? Which part of blood, sweat & tears did you contribute?

[David Sloan]

Congrats!! Cooter!!!
That is one sick puppy!!

[Bill Howell]

I wasn't trying to take credit. I was trying to steal the trophy.

[vanzuuk1]

The really cool part is that he ran the SMOTY through an autocross course, most guys wont even do that with their p/t cars.

Congratulations, it really is a great car. Also, Chris Ito (spelling?), gets credit for a great concept.

[Bill Howell]

The really cool part is that he ran the SMOTY through an autocross course, most guys wont even do that with their p/t cars.

Congratulations, it really is a great car. Also, Chris Ito (spelling?), gets credit for a great concept.

You talking about this autocross? Yeah baby!
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[formula]

I'm just proud that the SMOTY is actually a M that has driven on TS a whooole lot this Y. Bob Johnson is officially the king of car guys. Hooray!

[BonzoHansen]

Woo-hoo!!

[syborg tt]

Congrads - very well deserved.

[dhardison]

Congrats!!!!!

[trapin]

Bill is Bob Johnson's bodyguard. That's why he's in the picture. Ole Bob's gotten so famous he needed some security detail around him.:lmao:

Congrats Bob....'bout damn time that car got some trophy love.

[colt zantop]

awesome! congrats...well deserved!!!

[southernfriedcj]

Great car, congrats on SMOTY!

[rocketman]

It was the black 37/38 chevy with a C-5 set up. The tag said 37 C5. I have some good pictures of it I took yesterday we will post up as soon as we get them downloaded.
It was a very nice ride. In fact Alan told me to check it out yesterday, he liked it too.



Did Alan Johnson not the B400 finished,I thought it was do out at Columbus.

[Bill Howell]

No, the cuda took up too much time. Doug said it would be there next year though. I smell two in a row. Well, two for Alan anyway. One street machine, one street rod.....

[Bill Howell]

Bill is Bob Johnson's bodyguard. That's why he's in the picture. Ole Bob's gotten so famous he needed some security detail around him.:lmao:

Congrats Bob....'bout damn time that car got some trophy love.

Not body guard, valet service. I carried his ass all weekend. He is really heavy too on your back.....:seizure:

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Congrats, Bob. It's well deserved. It's nice to see a car that gets driven go home with the trophy.

[CliffS]

congrats!!!:1st:

[jpdeuce]

Congrats Bob. Very well deserved indeed!

[Spooky]

Congrats, one awsome ride. Glad you drive it!

[gumbycw]

Very well deserved! Congratulations and enjoy.

[AndyB]

Congratulations to all of the Johnson's involved. The cuda was in a class to itself.

[teamplex65]

Good Job Bob, it is deffinetly a beautiful car (any rock chips that needed touching up before the show)?

[SN65]

Bob's car was the only real contender for SMOTY. I know he has heard it before, but he had this one in the bag before the show even started.

All the cars in the final 5 were beautiful, but I cannot help bus ask, whats up with all the shoe boxes? There were three of them up there and one, if I am not mistaken, has been on the circuit for about 8 years. I saw some killer street machines that, IMO, fit the criteria much better.

Did anyone see that black, early Vett??? It was a killer car. Of course the Chevell deserved a spot. Anyway... I digress.

Congrats Bob. You are the man.

[rob07002]

Congats Bob, well deserved indeed!

Now I haven't seen any posts here from you, don't tell me your speechless!

[MarkM66]

Bob's car was the only real contender for SMOTY. I know he has heard it before, but he had this one in the bag before the show even started.

All the cars in the final 5 were beautiful, but I cannot help bus ask, whats up with all the shoe boxes? There were three of them up there and one, if I am not mistaken, has been on the circuit for about 8 years. I saw some killer street machines that, IMO, fit the criteria much better.

Did anyone see that black, early Vett??? It was a killer car. Of course the Chevell deserved a spot. Anyway... I digress.

Congrats Bob. You are the man.

Which one do you think has been around for 8 years? I never saw any of them before. At least not in current form.

[BADVELLE]

Bob's car was the only real contender for SMOTY. I know he has heard it before, but he had this one in the bag before the show even started.

All the cars in the final 5 were beautiful, but I cannot help bus ask, whats up with all the shoe boxes? There were three of them up there and one, if I am not mistaken, has been on the circuit for about 8 years. I saw some killer street machines that, IMO, fit the criteria much better.

Did anyone see that black, early Vett??? It was a killer car. Of course the Chevell deserved a spot. Anyway... I digress.

Congrats Bob. You are the man.

Does anyone have any pic's of the Chevelle?? What year?? As we have debated before in this forum, this award does not necessarily go to a typical "street machine" (definitions differ). All of those cars are beautiful, but the ones that are in the pic's above (Tri-5's) are all custom rods, ie, I believe they are shooting for the Custom Rod of the Year also. Anyway, the best all around car (IMHO) won the award this year, now I want to see Bob further drive the p*$$ out of that thing! Bob, any chances we will see you at Bonneville this year or next???

[cjrolke]

is this the chevelle?

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i have a few more pics if so

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http://rolke.dyndns.org/GoodguysColumbus2006/photos/photo30.html

[62wagon]

Congratulations Bob!!!! Very well deserved for a terrific car.:worship: Now if I can only get to see the car in person!!

Mark

[BADVELLE]

is this the chevelle?




i have a few more pics if so



http://rolke.dyndns.org/GoodguysColumbus2006/photos/photo30.html


Thanks, I remember that one now from one of my mag's. That is the one that had hood issues on the Power Tour I believe, nice car.

[BADVELLE]

Which one do you think has been around for 8 years? I never saw any of them before. At least not in current form.

I agree, I have never seen any of the others before this year.

[MattA]

I think he is refering to th 57 conv. I think it is the one built by Sam Foose a few years back. If not it is very similar, esp. the taillamp treatment.

[6'9"Witha69]

Mark up another victory for real street cars!!

[SN65]

I think he is refering to th 57 conv. I think it is the one built by Sam Foose a few years back. If not it is very similar, esp. the taillamp treatment.
Yes, that is the one. I think that they just freshened up the paint. Maybe some other minor touches.

[CraigMorrison]

The 57 was at SEMA on display about 5-6 years ago, and from what I saw of it, it was the same car that was debuted back then. The black Vette definitely deserved that spot.

[SN65]

The 57 was at SEMA on display about 5-6 years ago, and from what I saw of it, it was the same car that was debuted back then. The black Vette definitely deserved that spot.
I agree. The Vette was a much cooler car, IMO.

Also, if it were not for Bob's Cuda, it would have been a black and silver love fest. Arn't people getting a bit tired of the "non" color thing. At least over on the rod side there was a bit of red showing.

The world need more color!!!

Maybe a yellow car (SN65) would have been nice, just for a little contrast. :lmao:

[rocketman]

is this the chevelle?

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i have a few more pics if so

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http://rolke.dyndns.org/GoodguysColumbus2006/photos/photo30.html


Cool but ugly grille.Anybody have pic's of the vette.

[rocketman]

Oh yeah,Bob congrats on the SMOY award.You had them covered.congrats

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

shoooot i like that grille.. pulls it off well!

[rocketman]

shoooot i like that grille.. pulls it off well!


I think a stock style grille would have looked better,IMO

[Bob Johnson]

I must apologize for being remiss and not responding sooner. I thought I had posted my gratitude earlier, but obviously I hadn't. Alan/Crew and I want to thank all of our supporters and sponsors who have followed this car and continue to praise our efforts. It is very gratifying to see car people look at the Cuda in amazement and want to come over and shake your hand for creating this masterpiece. Everytime I look at it, I just can't believe how well it turned out. Alan/Crew/Chris Itoh/and all our sponsors should be proud of their accomplishment. I cannot tell you how satisfying it is to have some of the top builders and other very knowledgeable car guys look at the Cuda and tell you it's the best all around car they've ever seen. Unfortunately for Alan, he saddled up with me several years ago and I felt I owed it to him to give him the opportunity to show the car world what his capabilities were. I don't have the financial resources that say George Poteet, George Lange, Ron Pratt, Fred Warren,Eric Zausner, John Mumford etc.etc. This has not allowed Alan the freedom of showing his skills..He has a new guy name Doug Cooper as a customer now. Doug has my old Battle Axe, Alan's 32 3 W SB2 powered coupe, The 33 Roadster of Alan's that won street Rod of the year in 97, and several other nice pieces. Alan is currently building him a 32 B400 Ford and has plans for a 69 Camaro that promises to knock my Cuda off the King of the Hill. Alan is a young energetic man that will be showing the Street Rod/Machine world some innovative new machines in the future..Stay tuned...

[syborg tt]

Alan is currently building him a 32 B400 Ford and has plans for a 69 Camaro that promises to knock my Cuda off the King of the Hill. Alan is a young energetic man that will be showing the Street Rod/Machine world some innovative new machines in the future..Stay tuned...

Oh Great - something else to look at and drool over.

[F70t/a]

Any pics on how the rims are mounted to the cuda? I have only seen that on a few high end cars. Just wondered how it was done:poke:

[BADVELLE]

I don't have the financial resources that say George Poteet, George Lange, Ron Pratt, Fred Warren,Eric Zausner, John Mumford etc.etc.

I think you could of fooled all of us on that one! The only thing that matters is the Cuda, you do have the baddest car on the plant, IMHO & others! Also, isn't this a great hobby that we are in, when you have people like yourself, Alan, Tracy Weaver, Craig Morrison, etc., that post on a daily basis and keep us up to date on everything going on in the hobby today! I am trying to get out to the Pigeon Forge event, if only to have a few beers with all the good people in this hobby! Keep pushing the bar, whats next, 1912 Widget, 0-200-0 contender, LOL! That will be the only way to top this current ride!

[cjrolke]

Any pics on how the rims are mounted to the cuda? I have only seen that on a few high end cars. Just wondered how it was done:poke:

i have this picture
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[Bill Howell]

That is the way they are mounted David, true knock offs.

[Ronald Winter]

bob,should I get a watch and retirement party going for you, is this good bye !!!! remenber I was the first to congratulate you

[Bob Johnson]

[quote=F70t/a]Any pics on how the rims are mounted to the cuda? I have only seen that on a few high end cars. Just wondered how it was done

Same way Cobras and mid year corvette K/O wheels and Dayton K/O Wire wheels are done...bolt an adaptor up to the 5 lugs..the adaptor has a threaded spline that goes through the center of the wheel..spin the knock off on the spline and beat the ever loving **** out of the knock off with a lead hammer or some other material that won't scar up the knock-off..safety wire it if you're smart.

[Bob Johnson]

as I said, it's very gratifying to hear someone say it's the baddest MoFo on the planet. That was our goal. We didn't scrimp on anything. We have a few more things to accomplish performance wise and I'll be happy. I am absolutely in awe every time I look at it. Chris Itoh and Alan did a marvelous job. I'm sure someone will build something better..They're gonna have to pack themselves a lunch...

[Bob Johnson]

bob,should I get a watch and retirement party going for you, is this good bye !!!! remenber I was the first to congratulate you
I've got the 66 GT 350 Shelby Mustang here that has to be done..I have to recharge my cashflow first...I've got you and Doug I'll have to cheer for..At least you and Doug have Alan off my tit for awhile. It was getting a mite tender...lol...I could go for a watch and a party too though..

[Ronald Winter]

bob I saw some of milton's cars and shop on tv last night. other than a realy bad tile job the shop looks great

[michael6372]

Congrats on the award!!! I was parked behind you on Sunday, I have the yellow 63 nova s.s. convertible. I was lucky enough to win the " best bitchin" award. Anyway, congrats again. Your car was the best car there by far!!!

[Bob Johnson]

bob I saw some of milton's cars and shop on tv last night. other than a realy bad tile job the shop looks great
YOU THINK YOUR KNEES LOOK BAD NOW, YOU SHOULD HAVE TILED HIS SHOWROOM AND MINE..YOU MUST BE SOME KIND OF GOOFY..WHY WOULD A 6'8" GUY LAY TILE..YOU SHOULD BE INSTALLING CROWN MOULDING, CEILING TILES, ETC. BUT AS MUCH TIME AS YOUR PERVERSION CAUSES YOU TO BE ON YOUR KNEES, YOU WOULDN'T HAVE AN EXCUSE FOR YOUR KNEES LOOKING THAT WAY..LOL

[Bob Johnson]

Congrats on the award!!! I was parked behind you on Sunday, I have the yellow 63 nova s.s. convertible. I was lucky enough to win the " best bitchin" award. Anyway, congrats again. Your car was the best car there by far!!!
YES I LOOKED THE NOVA OVER..IT WAS ONE CUTE CAR..I'VE GOT A FRIEND THAT IS WILD OVER THOSE NOVAS..HE HAD ONE THAT A GUY HAD PUT THE 66 QTRS. AND FRONT FENDERS ON A 63 OR 64 BODY..LOOKED LIKE A 66 CONVT. WHICH OF COURSE THEY NEVER MADE..THANKS FOR YOUR COMPLMENT..YOUR CAR DESERVED ITS AWARD..IT WAS BITCHIN..

[Bill Howell]

YES I LOOKED THE NOVA OVER..IT WAS ONE CUTE CAR..I'VE GOT A FRIEND THAT IS WILD OVER THOSE NOVAS..HE HAD ONE THAT A GUY HAD PUT THE 66 QTRS. AND FRONT FENDERS ON A 63 OR 64 BODY..LOOKED LIKE A 66 CONVT. WHICH OF COURSE THEY NEVER MADE..THANKS FOR YOUR COMPLMENT..YOUR CAR DESERVED ITS AWARD..IT WAS BITCHIN..

HEY DODO, WHAT"S WITH THE ALL CAPS???????????????????
You need another computer lesson tonight?:rotfl:

[Bob Johnson]

just trying a new look..but a lesson wouldn't hurt anything

[MrQuick]

I thought he was yelling again. LOL

Hey Bob, any chance of making it out to the west coast (pleasanton) Goodguys Show this year? Love to see it out in the sun this time.

If so I have a place to keep it over night...bout a mile away from the fairgrounds. Congrats!

[WEAVER]

I must apologize for being remiss and not responding sooner. I thought I had posted my gratitude earlier, but obviously I hadn't. Alan/Crew and I want to thank all of our supporters and sponsors who have followed this car and continue to praise our efforts. It is very gratifying to see car people look at the Cuda in amazement and want to come over and shake your hand for creating this masterpiece. Everytime I look at it, I just can't believe how well it turned out. Alan/Crew/Chris Itoh/and all our sponsors should be proud of their accomplishment. I cannot tell you how satisfying it is to have some of the top builders and other very knowledgeable car guys look at the Cuda and tell you it's the best all around car they've ever seen. Unfortunately for Alan, he saddled up with me several years ago and I felt I owed it to him to give him the opportunity to show the car world what his capabilities were. I don't have the financial resources that say George Poteet, George Lange, Ron Pratt, Fred Warren,Eric Zausner, John Mumford etc.etc. This has not allowed Alan the freedom of showing his skills..He has a new guy name Doug Cooper as a customer now. Doug has my old Battle Axe, Alan's 32 3 W SB2 powered coupe, The 33 Roadster of Alan's that won street Rod of the year in 97, and several other nice pieces. Alan is currently building him a 32 B400 Ford and has plans for a 69 Camaro that promises to knock my Cuda off the King of the Hill. Alan is a young energetic man that will be showing the Street Rod/Machine world some innovative new machines in the future..Stay tuned...
You guys shoud take a look at some of the steel pre 49 cars Alan has built, top shelf cars on style and looks

[WEAVER]

Cool but ugly grille.Anybody have pic's of the vette.

I will post pictures of the corvette when it was in my shop getting an interior.

[Slammed58Buick]

I will post pictures of the corvette when it was in my shop getting an interior.


Heres some pics of the vette from columbus

[1sick65]

What's up Mr. Slammed58Buick. Haven't talked to you in a while.

[Bob Johnson]

bob I saw some of milton's cars and shop on tv last night. other than a realy bad tile job the shop looks great
that wasn't Miltons..it's mine..Milton just used to live here when that show was filmed..

[Bob Johnson]

I thought he was yelling again. LOL

Hey Bob, any chance of making it out to the west coast (pleasanton) Goodguys Show this year? Love to see it out in the sun this time.

If so I have a place to keep it over night...bout a mile away from the fairgrounds. Congrats!
i kind of doubt it. so much to do..and Pleasanton is a fur piece away..

[MrQuick]

..and Pleasanton is a fur piece away.. boy howdy...

[MarkM66]

Anyone know why the Nova that won SMOY in '05 wasn't on the event shirt of Columbus in '06? I thought the two winners got on the shirt the following year.

[Ronald Winter]

It depends on who you ask if you ask bobby it was to correct the wrong or if you ask good guy it was a mistake

[Slammed58Buick]

Anyone know why the Nova that won SMOY in '05 wasn't on the event shirt of Columbus in '06? I thought the two winners got on the shirt the following year.


It is because the Nova was on the 2005 event shirts for the Lonestar event. Goodguys doesn't like to repeat cars on event shirts.

[MarkM66]

Last night I noticed one of my old GG Columbus shirts, it also didn't have the previous years SMOY winner on it. I think it was 2004, the year the Rydell car one. The other car was a '50 Merc, or something similar.