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

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  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 with the bands, too! We even got one of the bands who played the very first Hunnert Car Pileup to come back (The Gravetones)! Junior Brown 3 Bad Jacks The Reckless Ones Art Adams Hot Rod Hucksters Th’Empires The Gravetones MG & the Gas City 3 It … Continue reading The 10th Hunnert Car Pileup is Next Saturday October the 8th!

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Interior Insights: Learning Trim Basics From Experienced Craftspeople

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Here at greaseralley are good friend Ace Eckleberry  the owner of ACE Custom Upholstery & Rod Shop in Fairfield, Illinois.  Will discuss technical processes, procedures and sales techniques. For more information on Ace, visit his website, http://www.acerodshop.com .   Posted By Ace Eckleberry   Upholstery is a dying art with few people willing to put in the time and effort necessary to properly learn the trade. Schools teach the basic skill set, just enough for young people to get their foot in the door. With youth often comes an overabundance of confidence and I’ve seen countless young people with drive and … Continue reading Interior Insights: Learning Trim Basics From Experienced Craftspeople

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Grease, Gears & Grooves 2011

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In 2011 Iron Age Tattoo, Full Throttle Midwest Magazine And Liquid Illusions have teamed together to present the largest Hot Rod & Custom Motorcycle Showcase in Saint Louis. The event will house Hundreds of unique Cars & Bikes as well as top related vendors, shops,custom builders  Grease, Gears & Grooves is expected to grow into an annual regional destination event that will draw thousands to Saint Louis for a day of fun, music, food & drinks. The cars & bikes will be judged by industry experts. For autos, Best of Show and 1st & 2nd runners up will receive custom trophies … Continue reading Grease, Gears & Grooves 2011

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Viva Las Vegas 14 – April 21st – 24th 2011

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                                            April 23, 2011 Click here to view registered cars for VLV 14. The Viva Las Vegas Car Show is the best car show of its type anywhere. Cars are strictly pre-63 and must be in a style from that era. Please check out the photos on the Car Show page. If you have a question about the car you would like to enter before you buy your tickets, please email axle@vlvcarshow.com. The VLV Car Show over 700 cars were in the show with about 18,000 attending to view the car show. If you wish to put your car in … Continue reading Viva Las Vegas 14 – April 21st – 24th 2011