The 10th Hunnert Car Pileup is Next Saturday October the 8th!


  There will be more indoor vendor spaces and a larger swap meet (thanks to the Bombers). There will (hopefully) be antique tractors hauling people around. There will be great pre and post show parties in Clinton (that’s Friday AND Saturday nights, folks!!). Since this is our big 10th anniversary, we went all out withContinue reading “The 10th Hunnert Car Pileup is Next Saturday October the 8th!”

The Hunnert Car Pileup 2011


Saturday, October 8th, 2011 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,Continue reading “The Hunnert Car Pileup 2011”

Grey Is Still Black……


Meaning this project is still far from being complete. We are still in the body work stages, but here are some updated pictures of my Merc. Thinking about shooting it in white with a little  pearl in it or small metal flakes and a bright florescent  green metal flake roof ? Just a thought whatContinue reading “Grey Is Still Black……”

1956 Crown Vic Frame & 1961 Ford Starliner Frame Off’s


 Here  are a few pics of our 1956 Ford frame and the neighbor’s 61 Ford Starliner with 05 and up mustang GT brake kits.             We are going to start sell these kits soon I will post a new blog about whats in the kit and what the kits will fit.    Continue reading “1956 Crown Vic Frame & 1961 Ford Starliner Frame Off’s”

The Year Was 1954


The brainchild of Henry Ford’s only child Edsel Ford, Mercury was introduced as a much needed mid-priced line to fill the gap between price-leader Ford and luxury class Lincoln.  Unlike many car makes which began as an independent and later was purchased by a parent company such as GM, Ford or Chrysler, Mercury was aContinue reading “The Year Was 1954”

Hunnert Care Pile Up 2010 DVD


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!Continue reading “Hunnert Care Pile Up 2010 DVD”

Reproduction Glass Tops For 50’s Fords & Mercurys


Are you in need of a new glass top for your Ford or Mercury? You can try to find an original top at swap meets, forums, or if you’re lucky an old barn find! Here is some info for you guys looking for a new reproduction top. Pollard Plastic out of Dallas, Texas reproduces greenContinue reading “Reproduction Glass Tops For 50’s Fords & Mercurys”