top ten car builders

[rocketman]

I think that's one of the things that makes Troy one of the, if not the best. He's conquered the street rod, and street machine end of this hobby, now he's moving into another dimension. He's showing he has versatility. Alan is doing the same thing. Lots of builders have one way of doing things. It's like their trademark. Alan has shown he can build a top notch street rod, now he has shown he can do the same thing in a street machine. I think if the right customer shows up, he might move into another dimension too. You've got to have the customer that wants that kind of car. First class don't come cheap.....


I think Alan,Troy,Bobby have all conguered the street rod/street machine.I don't thing that either one is easier to build.

[Bob Johnson]

i guess it's what you're trying to do with the finished car. Are we going to have a wave of Street Rods that will handle like a Pro Touring Car..Big Horse motors, Brakes, Trick Suspensions etc. After seeing that 34 Ford win the street car shootout, i wouldn't doubt it. A streetable 34 Ford running in the 8's..that's wild. The 38 Chev that won SROY looks like a step in the right direction..maybe even more than a step..he's supposed to have it at the Air Ride Event at Putnam Park Sept. 6th. I am probably going to carry the Cuda up there too..Brent @ Air Ride invited me even though I don't have air ride on my car. I think that's 2 guys that have lost their minds. is anyone on here going up there. Brent puts on a big show. Watching him tear his stuff up is pretty entertaining..he's blown his share of engines etc up in the last year or so. This hobby needs more interacting vendors like him. He's good for this game. i think Detroit Speed is going to have a car there too.

[Ronald Winter]

hey bob, didn't you go to louisville . if not will you go to shades of the past

[Bob Johnson]

hey bob, didn't you go to louisville . if not will you go to shades of the past
I didn't go to Louisville..Alan took the Cuda and put it in the builders expo..I'm going to the Mopar Nats next week..why didn't you go? it's too damn hot up there for me..

[Ronald Winter]

I'll tell you what it was hotter here in new york 100. louisville is not one of my favorite shows and I'll end up going next year when the 32 is finished. If you go to shades i'll see you there

[rocketman]

i guess it's what you're trying to do with the finished car. Are we going to have a wave of Street Rods that will handle like a Pro Touring Car..Big Horse motors, Brakes, Trick Suspensions etc. After seeing that 34 Ford win the street car shootout, i wouldn't doubt it. A streetable 34 Ford running in the 8's..that's wild. The 38 Chev that won SROY looks like a step in the right direction..maybe even more than a step..he's supposed to have it at the Air Ride Event at Putnam Park Sept. 6th. I am probably going to carry the Cuda up there too..Brent @ Air Ride invited me even though I don't have air ride on my car. I think that's 2 guys that have lost their minds. is anyone on here going up there. Brent puts on a big show. Watching him tear his stuff up is pretty entertaining..he's blown his share of engines etc up in the last year or so. This hobby needs more interacting vendors like him. He's good for this game. i think Detroit Speed is going to have a car there too.


Well 1/2 these pro touring cars are just newer street rods.Most people with have big brakes,big engines,trick suspensions,etc and don't use it.Like a street rod they are just nice investments to enjoy,go to cruise nights and show's.To each is the own.

Bob just wondering how much do you drive your cuda,I know you did the power tour.Just wondering if such a cool is really street driven,you know like to work and other places.

[rocketman]

You know this thread took kinda a piss and moan turn,So just to kinda set the direction back,Eveybody listed is a top ten builder in there own right,each builder has there own style.and while some maybe better than other,each would be worthy of a top ten,at some point or another.

[Bob Johnson]

Well 1/2 these pro touring cars are just newer street rods.Most people with have big brakes,big engines,trick suspensions,etc and don't use it.Like a street rod they are just nice investments to enjoy,go to cruise nights and show's.To each is the own.

Bob just wondering how much do you drive your cuda,I know you did the power tour.Just wondering if such a cool is really street driven,you know like to work and other places.
I walk 100 yards to work...I think we have about 1800 miles or so on it..I don't use it daily, but I drive it to shows and stuff. It is staying at Alan's most of the time or I would drive it more..I will be at the Mopar Nats next week It will be driven around up there..We will probably go to the Air Ride Challenge Sept 5 It will run the track at Putnam Park..We will be at Shades the next week after the 5th..driven some there..and next week after that at Muscle Rides deal at Pigeon Forge and run the auto cross there...

[Bob Johnson]

You know this thread took kinda a piss and moan turn,So just to kinda set the direction back,Eveybody listed is a top ten builder in there own right,each builder has there own style.and while some maybe better than other,each would be worthy of a top ten,at some point or another.
not in my book they wouldn't..several guys have been mentioned on here that can't build a car better than my broke back mountain crew I used to have working at my place here in Gainesville..Hype doesn't sway my opinion..There's several people listed that are all hype..No skill whatsoever

[rocketman]

not in my book they wouldn't..several guys have been mentioned on here that can't build a car better than my broke back mountain crew I used to have working at my place here in Gainesville..Hype doesn't sway my opinion..There's several people listed that are all hype..No skill whatsoever


I agree,after I thought about my post,I was rereading some of the post and you are right there are a several names mentioned that are talentless.

[Bob Johnson]

it's amazing what hype will do..Take Orange County Choppers..you ask the average Joe on the street who the top three bike builders in the nation..Orange County will be on the list..and Jessee James..And Russell..last two at least have some merit..but Orange County?? I was stupefied when I saw their Snap On Tool Bike at Year One..Some in the car game with big names and hype...I've watched a some of their cars sell..unbelievable..The big time Athletes and Hollywood set get ripped to shreds...don't know shi* from Shinola..

[rocketman]

it's amazing what hype will do..Take Orange County Choppers..you ask the average Joe on the street who the top three bike builders in the nation..Orange County will be on the list..and Jessee James..And Russell..last two at least have some merit..but Orange County?? I was stupefied when I saw their Snap On Tool Bike at Year One..Some in the car game with big names and hype...I've watched a some of their cars sell..unbelievable..The big time Athletes and Hollywood set get ripped to shreds...don't know shi* from Shinola..


My bike builders list would be.

Kendall Johnson
Eddie Trotta
Rick Fairless
Martin Bros
Kim Suter
Arlen Ness
Cory Ness


A friend of mine had a Jesse James bike,that was actually built by Jesse it was damn nice,His stuff now is just built by some other guy in the shop.And OCC,what a joke,give a guy a TV show and he is god all the sudden.I've seen acouple of the bikes and they weren't real mpressive.the cat bike,snap on bike,trim spa bike.

[Bob Johnson]

My bike builders list would be.

Kendall Johnson
Eddie Trotta
Rick Fairless
Martin Bros
Kim Suter
Arlen Ness
Cory Ness


A friend of mine had a Jesse James bike,that was actually built by Jesse it was damn nice,His stuff now is just built by some other guy in the shop.And OCC,what a joke,give a guy a TV show and he is god all the sudden.I've seen acouple of the bikes and they weren't real mpressive.the cat bike,snap on bike,trim spa bike.
JAFFE AND COVINGTON BUILD REAL NICE BIKES..THAT ASIAN GUY IS IT MATT HODGE OR SOMETHING DOES REAL NICE STUFF TOO..HANK YOUNG OVER HERE IN MARIETTA GA DOES SOME VERY INTERESTING THINGS IF YOU LIKE OLD SCHOOL BIKES...I DON'T FOLLOW BIKES CLOSE BUT I'VE SEEN THESE GUYS STUFF AND THEY'RE NICE..IS RICK FAIRLESS THE GUY WITH A BIG OL SHOP FROM TEXAS WITH A TV SHOW AND HAS HIS MAMA ON THERE? THAT GUYS STUFF IS CRAP FROM WHAT I'VE SEEN

[BRIAN]

I think any real hardcore biker wouldn't touch any of the Discovery bikes except for Johnny chop and Indian Larry and they are both dead. Although the PM guys kid is talented and brings some fresh designs. Bikes are real personal and hard to have mass appeal.

I agree with the OCC deal but they were not chosen to do show because of their talent but rather because of Seniors look. I also have never heard them say they were the best at anything. They are also well known for being nice guys except towards Billy Joel. Yeah, I watch every episode. Hey, they won the bike builder lottery and ran with it.

[Steve Chryssos]

I never ever waste an opportunity to show a picture of the OCC Christmas Bike. I saw this bike in person and immediately considered using the antlers to gouge my eyes out. That way I wouldn't have to look at it any more.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

:santa3: :barf:

[rocketman]

JAFFE AND COVINGTON BUILD REAL NICE BIKES..THAT ASIAN GUY IS IT MATT HODGE OR SOMETHING DOES REAL NICE STUFF TOO..HANK YOUNG OVER HERE IN MARIETTA GA DOES SOME VERY INTERESTING THINGS IF YOU LIKE OLD SCHOOL BIKES...I DON'T FOLLOW BIKES CLOSE BUT I'VE SEEN THESE GUYS STUFF AND THEY'RE NICE..IS RICK FAIRLESS THE GUY WITH A BIG OL SHOP FROM TEXAS WITH A TV SHOW AND HAS HIS MAMA ON THERE? THAT GUYS STUFF IS CRAP FROM WHAT I'VE SEEN

Yes Rick Fairless is the guy who had the show from Texas.But his stuff is killer.Dont let the show,knock these guys they build some cool stuff.I have seen it in person.

Matt Hodges builds nice stuff,Hank Young does nice stuff I am not big on old school.

[Bob Johnson]

I must have seen one of Rick's cheap bikes..One I saw didn't impress me one bit..i met Jerry Covington @ Barrett Jackson last year..he's a real nice guy..A friend of mine is one of the owners of Houston's Restaurant Chain..He has a bunch of choppers, as well as exotic cars and a jet turbine bike..He has some Jaffee and Covington bikes. He also has a bike like Exile builds, and 2 or 3 Jessee James Bikes..He's very big on the Covington and Jaffee bikes. He also has a bike by someone I never heard of and it's killer..Wonder who won the big Kahuna at Sturgis? I would have loved to have gone, but I had to be @ Columbus for mopar Nationals...

[rocketman]

I must have seen one of Rick's cheap bikes..One I saw didn't impress me one bit..i met Jerry Covington @ Barrett Jackson last year..he's a real nice guy..A friend of mine is one of the owners of Houston's Restaurant Chain..He has a bunch of choppers, as well as exotic cars and a jet turbine bike..He has some Jaffee and Covington bikes. He also has a bike like Exile builds, and 2 or 3 Jessee James Bikes..He's very big on the Covington and Jaffee bikes. He also has a bike by someone I never heard of and it's killer..Wonder who won the big Kahuna at Sturgis? I would have loved to have gone, but I had to be @ Columbus for mopar Nationals...

The big bike show at Sturgis is this weekend coming up.I am going up on Friday.

Is Covington in Okalhoma,He's good.

[Bob Johnson]

that's him..Jaffee is in Arizona I think..he's damn good too i'd love to be there, but I need to go to the Nats in Columbus..otherwise i'd be there

[rocketman]

Much like car builders,there are good and bad bike builders.

I met Jaffee at a bike show,He's a nice a guy with cool bikes.

if I was going to buy a custom built bike it would be a K.Johnson or E.Trotta just my favorites.Till then I ride my Big Dog.

[vanzuuk1]

Bob, I think Roland sands is the name of the performance machine guy, and his bikes are KILLER. They have style but you can actually ride them, I have seen clips of him doing donuts and standing them up.

I would be scared to ride the occ bikes, they look like children built them.

[Bob Johnson]

I thought ol Indian Larry was a butcher, God rest his soul..Anyone that would ride a bike all over the country with no rear brake has definitely out to lunch. I watched his antics and the lack of a rear brake..wondering how he lived this long. I don't know the exact percentage but I'll bet 75% of the braking is done with the front wheel..to leave it off is insane..bikes don't stop that good with both wheels braking ...let along leaving off the primary one.

[CraigMorrison]

I thought ol Indian Larry was a butcher, God rest his soul..Anyone that would ride a bike all over the country with no rear brake has definitely out to lunch. I watched his antics and the lack of a rear brake..wondering how he lived this long. I don't know the exact percentage but I'll bet 75% of the braking is done with the front wheel..to leave it off is insane..bikes don't stop that good with both wheels braking ...let along leaving off the primary one.

Indian Larry's scooters were awesome. Bitchin' old school bikes. If I ever get around to making one for myself, he's definitely going to be an inspiration. The rear brake however will be there.

[Bob Johnson]

Indian Larry's scooters were awesome. Bitchin' old school bikes. If I ever get around to making one for myself, he's definitely going to be an inspiration. The rear brake however will be there.
You want to see cool old school check out Hank Young over here in Marietta, Ga. He used to own Joe Smith Automotive..the guys that sold flathead Ford Parts. He had bought the business from Joe Smith probably 12 years ago. He started building a few bikes and like it so much he sold Joe Smith and started building scooters full time a few years ago. His bikes blow Indian Larrys stuff away..He takes a lot of old car parts and incorporates them into his bikes. He won the biker build off on that show one time..

[rocketman]

You want to see cool old school check out Hank Young over here in Marietta, Ga. He used to own Joe Smith Automotive..the guys that sold flathead Ford Parts. He had bought the business from Joe Smith probably 12 years ago. He started building a few bikes and like it so much he sold Joe Smith and started building scooters full time a few years ago. His bikes blow Indian Larrys stuff away..He takes a lot of old car parts and incorporates them into his bikes. He won the biker build off on that show one time..

I like Hank's stuff that bike he won with was way cool.I don't care for Indian Larry's stuff that I liked Larry,but his design's just arent my think.

[rellim51]

Back to the car builders, Troy is no doubt on top of his game right now. Ruetters (spl) is one shop that I have not seen on this list. I really like his work. I know Greening has been mentioned but I really think he is close to being a Troy or Johnson. His new 32 has some really cool stuff on it.

Bob- The 41 Willys Pickup you mentioned earlier was built by Legens Hot Rod. www.legenshotrod.com (https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/www.legenshotrod.com) A lot of people thought it was going to do well at Detroit but Burman took the prize(which is an awesome car). There are many rumors surounding the Willys truck. In Detroit, a Studebaker beat the Willys for "Best Handbuilt Truck" and they say the Willys was the only handbuilt truck at the show. The truck seems to have been blackballed at the Goodguys shows also. Wierd.

[Boesch]

I've seen the Willys Pickup in person and it's a very nice truck. Everyone has their own opinion, so no bashing me for my statement here, but in my opinion they went a bit too far towards the cartoon look. When you stand back and look at the car, the lines don't flow and the proportions just aren't there. Just my 0.02.

[go-fish]

I customized this bike. The forks and triple tree are now detacheable. It was my Buell Firebolt, bored/stroked to 1405cc's, custom carbon fiber, & powder coated frame. Eric Buells company puts a nice bike together, though it's a mfg, but they need steering dampers. I'm the exact opposite of a builder, lol.

[go-fish]

I no longer live by Mario Andretti's quote.

[rocketman]

I've seen the Willys Pickup in person and it's a very nice truck. Everyone has their own opinion, so no bashing me for my statement here, but in my opinion they went a bit too far towards the cartoon look. When you stand back and look at the car, the lines don't flow and the proportions just aren't there. Just my 0.02.

I have to agree with you,the truck just doesn't look right.Even in the pictures I have seen the fit and finish just doesn't look it's there.

[ironworks]

Hay they only claim to have 18,000 plus hours in it.

What do you expect.

Rodger

[rocketman]

Hay they only claim to have 18,000 plus hours in it.

What do you expect.

Rodger

A truck that looks like that.

[rellim51]

I'm not sure I follow what your are saying.

[Bob Johnson]

Back to the car builders, Troy is no doubt on top of his game right now. Ruetters (spl) is one shop that I have not seen on this list. I really like his work. I know Greening has been mentioned but I really think he is close to being a Troy or Johnson. His new 32 has some really cool stuff on it.

Bob- The 41 Willys Pickup you mentioned earlier was built by Legens Hot Rod. www.legenshotrod.com (https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/www.legenshotrod.com) A lot of people seemed to think they were going to be a land slide winner at Detroit but Burman took the prize(which is an awesome car). There are many rumors surounding the Willys truck. I heard that in Detroit, a Studebaker beat the Willys for "Best Handbuilt Truck" and they say the Willys was the only handbuilt truck at the show. The truck seems to have been blackballed at the Goodguys shows also. Wierd.

Has anyone seen this truck in person? It looks awesome in the pictures I have seen so far.
that's Mike Rutter..Rutterz Rods out of Bristol Tenn..very nice guy and a very good builder..had built a few cars for Scotty Gray until Scotty shafted him..Mike built the Instigator..it won the Mothers Shine award @ SEMA in 04..was great 8 that year..Mike built a 32 Dearborn Deuce Roadster that was in the final 5 at Columbus this year..Mike is an up and coming guy but he's no Alan johnson or Troy.. yet..but is moving up..If I wasn't joined at the hip with Alan, Mike would be tops on my list..he's a quality guy...a good friend..honest and sincere..

[Bob Johnson]

I've seen the Willys Pickup in person and it's a very nice truck. Everyone has their own opinion, so no bashing me for my statement here, but in my opinion they went a bit too far towards the cartoon look. When you stand back and look at the car, the lines don't flow and the proportions just aren't there. Just my 0.02.
very few cars you ever see that have had metal moved all over the place have the lines and proportions of that 38 Chev... It is a cool piece..I'm tickled for Dale that he found someone that let him showcase his skills..It takes lots of money, skill, imagination, ingenuity,time, patience,knowledge,experience..on and on...to make a piece like it. I don't know who will try and challenge him at Shades of the Past...they better pack a big lunch...

[WEAVER]

You should have seen the people all over it louisville, i think there were more people looking at the 38 and the cuda than any other cars inside,(they were parked next to each other).going to vegas in the Firestone booth.

[WEAVER]

I have to agree with you,the truck just doesn't look right.Even in the pictures I have seen the fit and finish just doesn't look it's there.
That,s why the truck lost and we won,(lakeside rods,recovery room)
nice work on truck,big gaps on panels.Most who seen it thought also

[Bob Johnson]

Back to the car builders, Troy is no doubt on top of his game right now. Ruetters (spl) is one shop that I have not seen on this list. I really like his work. I know Greening has been mentioned but I really think he is close to being a Troy or Johnson. His new 32 has some really cool stuff on it.

Bob- The 41 Willys Pickup you mentioned earlier was built by Legens Hot Rod. www.legenshotrod.com (https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/www.legenshotrod.com) A lot of people seemed to think they were going to be a land slide winner at Detroit but Burman took the prize(which is an awesome car). There are many rumors surounding the Willys truck. I heard that in Detroit, a Studebaker beat the Willys for "Best Handbuilt Truck" and they say the Willys was the only handbuilt truck at the show. The truck seems to have been blackballed at the Goodguys shows also. Wierd.

Has anyone seen this truck in person? It looks awesome in the pictures I have seen so far.
i've seen the truck at Detroit, Indy, Nashville, and Columbus. It's a super nice piece..very nice owner too..I feel for him..after all the work and money that went into that piece, I'm sure he and the builder are very disappointed. It's a love it or hate it look..very much out of the box..unfortunately some of the guys picking the winners must not love it. I hope he keeps plugging and prevails in the end..

[rocketman]

That,s why the truck lost and we won,(lakeside rods,recovery room)
nice work on truck,big gaps on panels.Most who seen it thought also


I don't think anybody could have beaten Kevin's roadster,that is hands down th ebest car Roger has built yet.And I would bet Roger is slammed know.

From what I've heard the that truck isn't much better now than at detroit.

[rocketman]

very few cars you ever see that have had metal moved all over the place have the lines and proportions of that 38 Chev... It is a cool piece..I'm tickled for Dale that he found someone that let him showcase his skills..It takes lots of money, skill, imagination, ingenuity,time, patience,knowledge,experience..on and on...to make a piece like it. I don't know who will try and challenge him at Shades of the Past...they better pack a big lunch...

I thought that truck was a fiberglass truck,kinda cool it's steel,to bad they didn't spend a little more time on the fitting.

[BADVELLE]

i've seen the truck at Detroit, Indy, Nashville, and Columbus. It's a super nice piece..very nice owner too..I feel for him..after all the work and money that went into that piece, I'm sure he and the builder are very disappointed. It's a love it or hate it look..very much out of the box..unfortunately some of the guys picking the winners must not love it. I hope he keeps plugging and prevails in the end..

This scenario sounds just like the yellow Henry J that Burman built several years back, I thought a very cool car, I do not care for the car, mainly the lines with that car are strange, but still a very cool ride, did not get the attention at the shows.

[rocketman]

This scenario sounds just like the yellow Henry J that Burman built several years back, I thought a very cool car, I do not care for the car, mainly the lines with that car are strange, but still a very cool ride, did not get the attention at the shows.


That was one of the so so rods he has done.Some don't like that 35 roadster of Alsotts,but I love it that thing is cool as hell,I mean one off body,lots of horsepower.

[BADVELLE]

That was one of the so so rods he has done.Some don't like that 35 roadster of Alsotts,but I love it that thing is cool as hell,I mean one off body,lots of horsepower.

I agree, awesome car. I was not nuts about the Henry J, mainly the roof line, however, I still thought the car was cool and out of the box.

You know, I don't think anyone has mentioned Pinkees in Colorado. I saw the KNOTWOOD at Des Moines a couple of years back, very cool and nice finish work. I like his ideas and I thought the root beer painted truck at Cobo a few years back was awesome. I loved the different ideas on that truck, very neat and out of the box.

By the way, I was looking at some old Duquoin pic's yesterday, I had the mullet and it was permed in the back!! Beat that Kenny!! Heck, they brought bell bottoms back, I may just bring back the mullet and the Pro Street, yellow, stock 4 cylinder Ford Tempo I saw at Duquoin back in '97!! Man I love this thread!

[rocketman]

I agree, awesome car. I was not nuts about the Henry J, mainly the roof line, however, I still thought the car was cool and out of the box.

You know, I don't think anyone has mentioned Pinkees in Colorado. I saw the KNOTWOOD at Des Moines a couple of years back, very cool and nice finish work. I like his ideas and I thought the root beer painted truck at Cobo a few years back was awesome. I loved the different ideas on that truck, very neat and out of the box.

By the way, I was looking at some old Duquoin pic's yesterday, I had the mullet and it was permed in the back!! Beat that Kenny!! Heck, they brought bell bottoms back, I may just bring back the mullet and the Pro Street, yellow, stock 4 cylinder Ford Tempo I saw at Duquoin back in '97!! Man I love this thread!


That 33 Chev woody that they built was killer,I loved that thing,the 33 roadster he won the ridler with was cool too.


i was looking for Duquoin pic's myself,found some of my pink camaro.

[BADVELLE]

That 33 Chev woody that they built was killer,I loved that thing,the 33 roadster he won the ridler with was cool too.


i was looking for Duquoin pic's myself,found some of my pink camaro.

Post them up, I have probably ran into you or at least seen the car at one time or the other!

[rocketman]

Post them up, I have probably ran into you or at least seen the car at one time or the other!


Well you mostly like did,but I don't have scanner to download them I'll try to get a buddy to do it,for me.It was 3tone pink,bbc,lenco.there was another one in town that looked about like it,but my had a pro mod style wing.

[WEAVER]

I wish the street machine shows would get as many people as they use to,someday they might. half the crowd at louisville had walkers and were over 65 nsra better follow goodguys lead.

[WEAVER]

I don't think anybody could have beaten Kevin's roadster,that is hands down th ebest car Roger has built yet.And I would bet Roger is slammed know.

From what I've heard the that truck isn't much better now than at detroit.
Roger has got some bad ass rides in the works right now,were getting 3 done for him now.He's looking for a project 70 cuda now for himself.Any body got any leads

[rocketman]

Here's a good example of top ten quailty.care of Kenny davis.

[1sick65]

Here's a good example of top ten quailty.care of Kenny davis.


Holy S**T!!!!! I can not believe it. A picture of Kenny Davis actually cleaning a car. LOL:spank2:

Anyone going to Branson this weekend? I think we are going to relax and drink beer, not worried about the show.

[kennyd]

pro 80s

[kennyd]

I wish the street machine shows would get as many people as they use to,someday they might. half the crowd at louisville had walkers and were over 65 nsra better follow goodguys lead.

it should have been called the" rascal nats "
N national
S stuck up
R and retired
A association

[BADVELLE]

pro 80s

That ride is timeless!! Was that one of yours? I don't care what they say, I still like 'em! Give me my pink & purple tubbed & trailered Vega back!!:seizure: :seizure:

[kennyd]

that was my first complete build i have ever did.

[BADVELLE]

that was my first complete build i have ever did.

I really do like it, any idea where it is now or do you still have it? Has this one been in Hot Rod in the past?? For some reason, I feel like I have seen it before in a mag!

[rocketman]

pro 80s

That's just pro cool.that would be cool even today.

[kennyd]

I really do like it, any idea where it is now or do you still have it? Has this one been in Hot Rod in the past?? For some reason, I feel like I have seen it before in a mag!


its somewhere in washington st . the last time i saw it show up it was in goodguys from palluyp show . it was in car crap and chevy high perf .

[rocketman]

Bob's cuda is very nice,but when I think of Alan johnson this is what I think of,this and his black 32 with the sb2 motor.

This is classic Alan Johnson

[rocketman]

I seen Rade ride cuda was making passes at Boonville,looks pretty good,run 200+ if I recall correctlly.

[kennyd]

i talked to a friend who is a team member of the poteet crew , they went 320ish h in the stremliner with a ecotech4 cyl
201 in the stock body 60 starliner with a 358 ci ford
they are taking the blowfish cuda to the long track today .

[rocketman]

damn 320 is flyin

[Damn True]

i talked to a friend who is a team member of the poteet crew , they went 320ish h in the stremliner with a ecotech4 cyl
201 in the stock body 60 starliner with a 358 ci ford
they are taking the blowfish cuda to the long track today .

Good for them. I hope more traditional "hot-rod/street-rod" types will follow that lead and start running the hell out of their cars.


Did Troy build all of them?

[kennyd]

just the blowfish , the streamliner was the flatfire car that they bought from ron mains and changed it from a flathead to a ecotech . the 60 i dont know who built it .

[BADVELLE]

i talked to a friend who is a team member of the poteet crew , they went 320ish h in the stremliner with a ecotech4 cyl
201 in the stock body 60 starliner with a 358 ci ford
they are taking the blowfish cuda to the long track today .

Yea, I was told that they actually unofficially broke the record on the warm/test pass on the short track, in 4th @ 9000 rpm. I guess they told him to take it easy, ease into it, he did, but at 7000 rpm it was running so smooth, he went for more. So, the car was impounded, then they were going to run the next day, sounds like this one was even going to go close to 300 mph! At any rate, I presume at this point he has the record for that class.

[Steve Chryssos]

it should have been called the" rascal nats "
N national
S stuck up
R and retired
A association

Ha! Perfect. That's exactly why Bill and I started Musclerides (http://www.musclerides.com). We will gear our events for the 30 to 40 year olds and the kids who get it! If I hear one more Doo-Wop song at a hot rod event, I will stick a fork in my eye. Hopefully the sharp pain will drown out the noise.

The middle generation is being ignored and I WANNA ROCK! We'll get there.

[Bob Johnson]

Bob's cuda is very nice,but when I think of Alan johnson this is what I think of,this and his black 32 with the sb2 motor.

This is classic Alan Johnson
It's amazing that this 32 didn't even get a pity pick at Columbus..If you look at it closely, it's more of a car than a few of the top 5 cars were if you ask me. The 32's are what Alan is known for, and that's mostly what's in his shop now, but he really likes working on the street machines. My Camaro and Cuda really excited him. Doug Cooper's Camaro he's looking to build, really has him excited.

[Bob Johnson]

Ha! Perfect. That's exactly why Bill and I started Musclerides (http://www.musclerides.com). We will gear our events for the 30 to 40 year olds and the kids who get it! If I hear one more Doo-Wop song at a hot rod event, I will stick a fork in my eye. Hopefully the sharp pain will drown out the noise.

The middle generation is being ignored and I WANNA ROCK! We'll get there.
what am I doiin here?????

[Bob Johnson]

Ha! Perfect. That's exactly why Bill and I started Musclerides (http://www.musclerides.com). We will gear our events for the 30 to 40 year olds and the kids who get it! If I hear one more Doo-Wop song at a hot rod event, I will stick a fork in my eye. Hopefully the sharp pain will drown out the noise.

The middle generation is being ignored and I WANNA ROCK! We'll get there.
If I hear any heavy metal/hip hop/rap bull shi* at your show in Pigeon Forge, I'm bringing my fork to stick in your eye..lol..I like doo wop, but I'm more into 80's stuff..

[BonzoHansen]

Ha! Perfect. That's exactly why Bill and I started Musclerides (http://www.musclerides.com). We will gear our events for the 30 to 40 year olds and the kids who get it! If I hear one more Doo-Wop song at a hot rod event, I will stick a fork in my eye. Hopefully the sharp pain will drown out the noise.

The middle generation is being ignored and I WANNA ROCK! We'll get there.
Perfect. I couldn't agree more.

[kennyd]

i just talked to my connection , they went 256 ,at 20 lbs of boost the motor is set up for 40 lbs .

[Steve Chryssos]

what am I doiin here?????

I figured you were in yer twenties. Do wop this: :moon:

[rocketman]

It's amazing that this 32 didn't even get a pity pick at Columbus..If you look at it closely, it's more of a car than a few of the top 5 cars were if you ask me. The 32's are what Alan is known for, and that's mostly what's in his shop now, but he really likes working on the street machines. My Camaro and Cuda really excited him. Doug Cooper's Camaro he's looking to build, really has him excited.


Yeah I forgot Alan built your camaro,that was a cool ride,I like anything with engines bigger than they need to be.Sb2's in a 32,All aluminum 406 in a 69 camaro.

I love big cube's.:guilty: :twothumbs

[rocketman]

i just talked to my connection , they went 256 ,at 20 lbs of boost the motor is set up for 40 lbs .


:smoke: sweet,

[Bob Johnson]

:smoke: sweet,
Poteet got the Bonneville Fever real bad. I sold him Rabbits Northstar Powered 32 Roadster a few years back. George had a flat head powered 32 at Bonneville and was running 125 or so. I told him he needed to graduate and the NS powered 32 was THE Ticket. He bought it and he and all his crew flogged the snot out of it. They ran mid 180's with it. Must have made 30 passes or more with it. That Cuda is unbelievable. Glad he put that effort into a race car instead of a street machine. That would have made tough sailing for me and my Cuda.

[BADVELLE]

Bob - When are you going to take the Cuda to the salt?? I know it was not built for it, but man would that baby fly!!

Yea, I would say Poteet has the fever, I believe he is running three different cars out there this year! That guy has more toys that I have underwear!

[rocketman]

From personal exprenice,when the fever to race come's over it never leave's,It just cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars in medication.to cure a sickness that is almost incureable.you can never go fast enough.

[Bob Johnson]

Bob - When are you going to take the Cuda to the salt?? I know it was not built for it, but man would that baby fly!!

Yea, I would say Poteet has the fever, I believe he is running three different cars out there this year! That guy has more toys that I have underwear!
61 starliner, 69 Cuda, 32 Ford, The Flatfire that's now ecotech powered, that's 4 that I know of

[Bob Johnson]

From personal exprenice,when the fever to race come's over it never leave's,It just cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars in medication.to cure a sickness that is almost incureable.you can never go fast enough.
hundreds of thousands..not in Poteets case..that's just covers the tax on what he's spending..he has a entourage as big as Puff Daddy's when he goes there..takes about 15 rooms..several rigs etc. I used one of his rooms a few years ago..he wouldn't let me pay..I had to buy him some die cast he liked from GMPP to pay him..

[Bob Johnson]

Bob - When are you going to take the Cuda to the salt?? I know it was not built for it, but man would that baby fly!!

Yea, I would say Poteet has the fever, I believe he is running three different cars out there this year! That guy has more toys that I have underwear!
that salt will kill anything..you think you have it all cleaned up and viola'..rust starts popping..I couldn't sleep at night after bringing my car back from there..like hearing termites eating away...that salt out there is industrial strength too

[Bob Johnson]

I figured you were in yer twenties. Do wop this: :moon:
I'd have those roids looking like a baboon's tootie too

[syborg tt]

Bob - way back somewhere in this thread you said the Troy had someone else build the chassis. Fairly certain it was all buit at Troy's shop as i visit there at least 2/3 times a month and Dan and Adam where alway's working on it.

[Bob Johnson]

Bob - way back somewhere in this thread you said the Troy had someone else build the chassis. Fairly certain it was all buit at Troy's shop as i visit there at least 2/3 times a month and Dan and Adam where alway's working on it.
I thought it was a Jerry Bickle Drag Chassis..it would take some work to make it do what Troy wanted..not positive though..he's capable of building it for sure...sometimes it just doesn't make sense

[Bob Johnson]

I figured you were in yer twenties. Do wop this: :moon:
I am in my 20's...but my clock has already been around the block once..

[WEAVER]

I thought it was a Jerry Bickle Drag Chassis..it would take some work to make it do what Troy wanted..not positive though..he's capable of building it for sure...sometimes it just doesn't make sense
It is a bickle chassis,Dan Holahan modified a lot sections

[rocketman]

that cuda has drag race chassis,or are we talking about the camaro

[Bob Johnson]

It is a bickle chassis,Dan Holahan modified a lot sections
that's what I thought

[syborg tt]

i stand corrected - i guess i considered it built by them.