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Hunnert Car Pile Up Criteria

Greaser Alley

Welcome to http://www.HunnertCarPileup.com Saturday, October 10th, 2009 Hot rodding is about two things – building your own car and driving it – FAST! Sure, they may be built to attract girls or to beat the pants off your friend in a drag race, but it’s all about building and driving. The Hunnert Car Pileup is 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 … Continue reading Hunnert Car Pile Up Criteria

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Making A Deadline

Greaser Alley

         Putting in some serious hours trying to get this car done ASAP as there are some shows coming up I want to take this car to.  These last few nights have been nothing but welding and filling in holes.  Coming up with a look for the hood has taken some serious beer and hard thought decisions.  I feel we have accomplished a pretty cool look when  it’s said and done and is blended in it should rawk! I also went out and got all of the interior out of our other Merc for this one. It needs to be re-done but for now at … Continue reading Making A Deadline

2009 -2010, My 54 Build2 Comments

Sitting outside for 17 years

Greaser Alley

My new 1954 Mercury Sunvalley. We will re-work the body over the next several months/years and put a new kustom on the streets. The car was once ready for paint, but like many projects, the funds ran out, and the vehicle was placed on the back burner. The body was removed from the frame 15 years ago, and all the bushings and brakes were replaced. While the car was out getting rewired, it sat outside with a tarp over it. The moisture under the tarp started the surface rust on the vehicle.. The body was removed from the frame 15 years ago … Continue reading Sitting outside for 17 years