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Kenneth Howard a.k.a Von Dutch

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Despite his genius and popularity, Dutch never made any money from striping. Money was something he detested. In this quote from a 1965 article Dutch explains his thoughts on money.               “I make a point of staying right at the edge of poverty. I don’t have a pair of pants without a hole in them, and the only pair of boots I have are on my feet. I don’t mess around with unnecessary stuff, so I don’t need much money. I believe it’s meant to be that way. There’s a ‘struggle’ you have to … Continue reading Kenneth Howard a.k.a Von Dutch

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Hunnert Care Pile Up 2010 DVD

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The worlds greasiest car show gets a new location in 2010. Decatur, Illinois will never be the same. See the history making first year at the new location as well as the Friday night pre party. Typically when a show outgrows locations, there is a bit of drama with the new venue. Not this year! The Chrome Czars, the host car club based in Chicago, did an amazing job of making the transition to Decatur. Cars that had never been seen at the Pile Up were out in force to embrace the new site. About 1,000 cars made the trek … Continue reading Hunnert Care Pile Up 2010 DVD

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2010 Hunnert Car Pileup

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 Saturday, October 9th, 2010 The Hunnert Car Pileup is a car show for hot rodders who build their cars, and drive them. The Pileup is about hanging out, meeting new friends, and seeing old ones. It is about checking out the craftsmanship in others’ cars, and showing off your own. It is about great music, art, and finding that rare part. It is a nod to a bygone era that lives in each of us. It is about the drive there, the drive home, and the story that goes in between. 2010 will mark our 9th Pileup, but our 1st show … Continue reading 2010 Hunnert Car Pileup