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Street Rods and Cruises - teejay - 07-21-2012 It's that time of the year where , if I'm not in the train room ( or building ball parks ) I like to take in the car shows/cruises . It may be a sign of old age but I like the small town , laid back scenarios . Across the river in Detroit they are getting ready for the world famous Woodward Dream Cruise . I've been several times but not for several years ...too big , too commercial , becoming IMO the Woodward Nightmare Cruise . The small town that I live in hosts a main street event every year . They close off the main drag and this year 700+ cars of all makes and types showed up . There are no restrictions so you get everything from rat rods to some guys brand new Mustang ....everyone has their own idea as to what makes a "classic " I guess . I'm partial to early Fords , preferably full fendered , but I appreciate the effort in everyones rod . Here's 3 of my favourites . I do like chopped top , full fenders , closed hood . and 3-window body This 5-window '32 was very subtle in approach I hadn't seen a '32 Chevy 3 window before ...no suicide doors like the Ford Terry Re: Street Rods and Cruises - Tyson Rayles - 07-21-2012 Those are nice T. Re: Street Rods and Cruises - Russ Bellinis - 07-21-2012 Nice! I'm partial to 1953-1955 Studebaker coupes myself. Re: Street Rods and Cruises - teejay - 07-21-2012 Yeah Russ , I always felt that cars like the '53+ Stude , '53-54 Buick Skylark were way ahead of their time in styling ....there was a black '53 Stude there in so-so shape but I din't take a pic ....too much gabbing with everyone ! T Re: Street Rods and Cruises - doctorwayne - 07-21-2012 How about older Studebakers? Wayne Re: Street Rods and Cruises - yellowlynn - 07-21-2012 I had a '50 Studebaker, ahead of its time. It had a hill-holder. When you stop, on an up incline, the brakes wouldn't release until you released the clutch. Sure was nice; no rollbacks when starting up. Lynn |