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CONTENTS
Volume 56 Number 6
June 2026
DEPARTMENTS
Curbside
NSRA Open Positions
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Thy Rod
Write Of Way Street Sweeper NSRA Autocross
10 14 16 18 20 70 72
Safety First
New Products Coming Events
Book Review
Where Were You In..?
Car Art
Ad Index
29 Below Street Sale
NATIONALS NEWS
24 ROCKY MOUNTAIN — Pueblo, CO
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STREET ROD NATIONALS — Louisville, KY
26 QUAD CITIES
— Davenport, IA
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Editorial Director/Editor Tom Vogele tomvogele@verizon.net Photo Editor Louie Mayall hotrodlouie@yahoo.com Art Director
FEATURES
Car Feature — Legends 32 T-Shirts Rule the West 38 Car Feature — Big Blue 66
Raymond Salcedo hairfarm@earthlink.net Managing Editor Paul Sloup streetscenepaul@gmail.com Associate Editor Debra Starbird Vogele debravogele@verizon.net Contributors & Correspondents Kevin Webb, Roger Barnhill, Steve Tiebout STREETSCENE Editorial Offices 11290 Showdown Lane Moreno Valley, CA 92557 Phone: 901-301-8698 Member Services NSRA Headquarters, 4030 Park Ave.,
49th Western Street Rod Nationals —
Table of Contents Photo If variety is truly the spice of life, then the faces of these participants at the 49th Western Street Rod Nationals should have you all spiced up. These are typical scenes at all NSRA events so join us and check out your favorites.
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On The Cover This bright yellow C10 stands out in a crowd but it’s hard to compete with a gorgeous ’33 Ford roadster like Paul Randle’s. Rodders cruised Kern County Fairgrounds for three days proving there’s nothing like a ‘live’ car show outdoors.
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Support the New, Cherish the Old!
H aving been editor of StreetScene for the past 17 years, I’ve always been impressed with the effort that goes on behind the scenes of each event to make sure the basics are taken care of, as well as including some new activities. I’ve witnessed Builders’ Showcase at the Street Rod Nationals grow from a small gather- ing only three years old to a ‘mini-show-within-a- show’ at the premier Street Rod Nationals. This prestigious gathering of top builders from across the nation vote amongst themselves who should win their “America’s Elite Builder of the Year” award with Moser Engineering sponsorship. With the given popularity of trucks this past decade NSRA decided to launch their new “Top Truck” awards in 2026. Billet Specialties is an eager sponsor, recognizing the impact this latest truck trend has had on our aftermarket. At every National Street Rod Association Divisional event, two standout trucks will earn this exclusive, machined billet-aluminum Top Truck award. Billet Specialties didn’t stop the CNC cutters with just Divisional trophies either, they will also be award- ing four elite Top Truck awards at this year’s 57th Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky, coming up August 6-9. These four trucks will be chosen to advance to the prestigious Circle of Winners display area on Sunday where the ‘Best of the Best’ take center stage. We think the judges will be over- whelmed by the sheer number of cool trucks in attendance. If things keep going the way they are, we may see an annual Truck Showcase! If you think your truck has what it takes this is your moment to come out and cruise the streets of NSRA events. Another signature trait of NSRA that impresses me is the effort that goes on behind the scenes to offer free benefits to membership. Setting the stan- dard is the free Michigan Hot Rod Association’s Rod Repair Shop, but possibly on a higher level of ben- efit are the free Safety Inspections at every event. These inspections may prevent a trip to the Rod Repair Shop in the first place but regardless, it’s a first-class, industry-recognized program designed to be performed annually. The Safety Program loosely started in 1972 but officially became the NSRA Safety Inspection Program in October 1975 with Walker Radiator as the sole sponsor. Added to the list of new for 2026 is anybody who brings their vehicle through the Safety Inspection Lanes and allows the NSRA Safety Team to inspect their vehi-
cle will receive a ticket to enter the NSRA Super Prize Drawing once the vehi- cle has gone through the Safety Lanes. Vehicles must come through the Safety
Lanes to receive a ticket, but DO NOT have to pass the inspection to enter the Super Prize Drawing that takes place Saturday at 3pm. The winner will be contacted by phone, and the Super Prize can be picked up at Nick Donovan’s “Rockin’ Road Show” broadcast trailer. If the winner does not claim the prize before the Awards Program, their number will be called again during the Awards Ceremony. If still unclaimed, the prize will be returned to the drawing and awarded to another participant who is present. This new “Safety Drawing” has been established to reinforce the importance of vehicle safety and increase aware- ness of the complementary inspection service pro- vided to members. This is just one more reason to make sure you bring your vehicle through the Safety Lanes during the event weekend. Remember, inspections are a FREE service provided by the NSRA Safety Team. Not all, but many of these extra activities have been tested at the Street Rod Nationals before they catch on at Divisional events. Some are limit- ed for space, like Autocross, but case in point is the Builders’ Showcase. A spinoff has been held at the Nationals East for the past four years thanks to Custom Auto Mall and this year at the Western Nationals the 1st Annual West Coast Builders Showcase was held thanks to Old School Speed Shop. Considering 57 years’ experience hosting out- door car shows, it would fill volumes listing every special gathering and/or activity NSRA has hosted over the years for its members attending their events. We hope you’ll convince your friends to join in on the fun “NSRA STYLE.”
Tom Vogele tomvogele@verizon.net
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The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the National Street Rod Association and/or StreetScene Magazine. To appear in StreetScene, Death Notices must arrive within 30 days of decedent’s death (no exceptions). Mail items to: StreetScene Editorial Offices, c/o Write of Way, 11290 Showdown Lane, Moreno Valley, CA 92557, or e-mail to tomvogele@verizon.net.
Human Error Hi Tom,
and hope to run into you again while in York this year at the East Coast Nationals in my ‘37 Ford. Vince LoPresti Via e-mail Vince, They tell me AI will eliminate human error, problem is, I’ve never liked “milk toast.”—ED Historic Replica Bill Tom, I last wrote to you 10 years ago as I had been working on an Ohio House Bill that addressed titling kit cars or swap meet- sourced parts builds. In the last General Assembly, it was called HB70. I’m happy to announce that after 16 years of hard work, disappointment and aggravation, the content of my bill was com-
I just finished reading your arti- cle “Can Human Error Be Cured” in the May edition of StreetScene. I enjoyed reading about how you and your wife like to “edit” TV shows and movies for their authen- ticity. I can relate because it upsets me to see things that are not cor- rect date wise. Simple things like the years of the cars compared to the era we are watching. The scene in “Goodfellas” comes to mind where they are waiting at the airport leaning on the rear of a ‘65 Chevy and the header says “Idlewild Airport, 1963.” I really admire a movie/TV show that takes the time to fact check and edit to make things correct. Two things I look for that most people
don’t remember or consider is the red and blue mailboxes that used to be olive green and the yellow lines on the road that didn’t come to be until around 1966. You’ll often notice a lot of ‘30s movies with the old cars, the lines in the road are yellow where they should be white. Maybe I’m too critical, but that makes it even more fun to point these things out. I always enjoy your articles
Jerry, Your persistence, dedication, and winning efforts to help fellow rodders gets a hearty thank you from NSRA.—ED Kudos to Tuff Stuff Tom, I won the Tuff Stuff $400 gift cer- tificate from the Super Prize Program at the Quad Cities event in August, so I visited their website and decid- ed I really liked a black-case, 100amp alternator and a high- torque, mini-starter for my ‘78 Trans Am. The dollar amount totaled a lit- tle more than the certificate was for so I sent it in with a note saying I
bined with HB54 and signed into law by our Governor Mike DeWine. If a person builds such a car today, they will still be able to register it under the existing self- assembled law. Under that law, I built a ‘29 Ford roadster pick-up out of swap meet-sourced parts, plus the skin off the deck lid of my girlfriend’s car. The title read, “Roadster, assembled from various parts in 1975.” A builder today will now be able to title such a parts-sourced car or kit build as a “Historic Replica” and title it by what make, model, and 25-year- old car it most closely resembles. Purchase a one-time fee, good for life, historic replica license plate, display it on the rear of their car and follow the rules that govern the use of antique vehicles. If a person has had a self-assembled car for years, they can retitle it as a Historic Replica. Just follow the DMV’s guidelines. Jerry Jones Early Times Custom Car Club Via e-mail
would like to get the two items and would pay for the extra if that was okay, if not I would just take the mini- starter. A few days later I received an e-mail saying they would cover the full amount. I was not expecting that at all. Today the package arrived very well packed and upon opening the starter and alternator I was impressed, especial- ly with the finish on the black case of the alternator and as a bonus, a free ball cap was included. Overall, I’m very impressed with Tuff Stuff and their products. Harry York Garage Tour Coordinator Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals Board Member of POCI Blackhawk Chapter Via e-mail Harry, All our Super Prize participating companies take fulfilling their certificates seriously because providing good customer relationships is why they signed on in the first place.—ED
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inventory without upfront acquisi- tion costs. Each dealership receives dedicated showroom displays, branded marketing materials and access to professional photogra- phy and video assets to support sales efforts. For clients seeking a bespoke experience, dealers also have access to Velocity’s 14- to 16- week build slots, allowing cus- tomers to configure vehicles tai- lored to their exact specifications. This makes ordering one of these classics or restomods comparable to purchasing and ordering a new vehicle from the factory. Velocity’s offerings are like buying a modern vehicle in vintage form as most of the components included in the build are brand new to ensure comfort and reliability.
Velocity also has several spec builds available for immediate ship- ment to a buyer, should they find one to their liking. “The way spe- cialty vehicles are sold is evolving,” said Velocity CEO Stuart Wilson. “Restomods are no longer confined to small shop builders or private commissions. Today, customers can walk into a luxury showroom, see the vehicle in person and get behind the wheel. Our dealer model reflects that shift and posi- tions Velocity at the forefront of this next phase of the industry.” Velocity plans to continue growing its authorized dealer presence to new cities and states while main- taining a curated partnership strat- egy. For more information visit velocityrestorations.com.
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T he next time you visit the post office, look for the new Lowriders Forever stamps. They cele- brate a culture that originated in the working-class Mexican American /Chicano communi- ties throughout the American Southwest. They are available in sheets of 15, and show five dazzling lowrider models: a
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Bowler Performance Transmissions D rive into Lawrenceville, Illinois, and the land- scape doesn’t describe what is happening behind the doors of Bowler Performance Transmissions. If it lives between the back of the engine and the rear pinion, Bowler has either built it, fitted it, or made the bracket that holds it. Recently Mark Bowler gave us some insight into why his company became an NSRA Autocross sponsor. Kevin: Having companies like Bowler Performance Transmissions on board as a sponsor of NSRA Autocross events gives a big boost toward our efforts to spread autocross excitement to attendees of our events. How did Bowler get their foot in the door in autocross? Mark: Bowler’s programs are engineered around the hardest demands a street-driven performance car will ever see—the kind of abuse autocross and pro-touring driving puts on a transmission including repeated full- throttle shifts under load, second-gear hits with the tires loaded, sustained heat cycles, and the brutal duty of going from cold to wide-open in a single corner. That design target is fed by years of data from our own in- house vehicles and testing. I was at the beginning of the ‘Pro-Touring’ craze, building cars to perform and test along the way. As an enthusiast with a passion for high speed and handling, seat time experience helps deliver the demands that are required to perform. I became great friends with Brett Volkel of Ridetech and was part of the first Street Challenge Series, which helped pro- vide real data and pushed the demands of transmission requirements. Kyle Tucker was the first to encourage Bowler to get involved in offering the same attention to detail we offer in our automatic transmissions applied to the popular Tremec transmissions. Bowler was part of the first Optima Street Car Challenge and the pro- touring builders and Optima Ultimate Street Car racers were running Bowler drivelines at their limit. Bowler supports the industry with an in-house fleet of test vehi- cles because we are more than a textbook company, we are a true engineer it, test it, prove it, and build it company. We say: “If the racetrack can’t break it, the customers’ Saturday cruise won’t either.” Kevin: What steps do you take when guiding a cus- tomer’s transmission choice to determine the best outcome?
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Spotlight Builder This year the Spotlight Builder at the Rocky Mountain Nationals will be Johnny’s Auto Trim & Rod Shop. Johnny grew up in the Alamosa area where he went to high school and worked as a brick layer before taking up the trade as a hot rod builder. His passion and dedication for build- ing rods soon paid off when he received a “Great 8” award at the Detroit Autorama for a ‘62 Corvette named “Elegance” and in 2018 with a ‘57 Chevy named “Imagine” that won the “Ridler” award. Today Johnny is national- ly recognized for his beautiful custom interiors. Pedal Car Contest & Display Mountain Nationals will again feature a collection of pedal cars on dis- play with a voting process for awards. The voting process is done with money on the cars and all the funds collected are donated to “Make a Wish.” Also there will be a track where kids can try their skill at driving pedal cars, which is free! Tom Divine will run the contest so if you’d like to bring a pedal car, contact him at 719-287-5582. The Rocky
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EVENT DIRECTOR Tom Wilkerson, 10615 Milam Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80908 or call 719-327-0827 Event Entry Form on page 85 or @ nsra-usa.com EVENT REGISTRATION Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf 1800 Isle Parkway Bettendorf, IA 52722 August 27 12am - 6pm August 28 9am - 6pm August 29 9am - 1pm EXHIBITOR SPACE Tom Vollbrecht Jr.,651-213-3183 tvollbrecht@nsra-usa.com SWAP MEET Cammeron M. Ford, 309-507-1823 cammeronford@gmail.com WOMEN’S WORLD Steph Genova, 309-314-5542 nsracraftersia@yahoo.com AS A REGISTERED PARTICIPANT JOIN THESE ACTIVITIES:
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Garage Tour E ach year the Garage Tour at the Quad Cities Nationals gets better and better and if you haven’t made plans to attend the tour you’ll be missing out. The tour leaves from the Host Hotel the Isle Casino at 9am on Wednesday morning. You should plan on arriving early to attend the drivers meeting and to collect your tour map. This tour will take in five or six shops. At this writing we don’t have all the names of the shops yet, but you don’t want to miss this year’s shop tour! For more information contact Harry York at 563-210-3777. Kick Off Party The Thursday night Kick Off Party at the Quad Cities Nationals will again be at the Fairgrounds from 5pm to 7pm. The Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau will again host and sponsor the dinner, which is free to all registered participants. We don’t have the menu yet, but it’s being worked on at this writing and if it’s anything like last year you’ll love it! Be sure to wear your Event Button in order to eat. This is a great night to get together with your family and friends and enjoy a good meal and enjoy live music. Registration The Isle Casino and Hotel will again host registration this year for the Quad Cities Nationals. This property offers three or four huge park- ing lots. Some of the parking is even covered. If you bring a trailer, you’ll have lots of space to unload and load. From here it’s an easy drive to and from the fairgrounds. The hotel is located at 1800 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, IA. Registration will open from 12-6pm on Thursday, Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 9am–1pm. NSRA Safety Inspectors will be walking around the parking lot doing Safety Inspections on Thursday.
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The Spotlight builder this year at the Quad City Nationals will be Eddie Pettus who owns and operates “Eddies Rod & Custom” located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The company will have on display some of his latest builds. Please come by and check out the cars and say hello to the crew. Spotlight Builder
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2026 STREET ROD NATIONALS
NSRA/StreetScene......................Memphis, TN O'Brien Truckers.........................Charlton, MA Old Air Products..........................Ft. Worth, TX O'Reilly Auto Parts..................Springfield, MO Painless Performance..................Ft. Worth, TX Performance Plus Tire & Wheel ....................... ..............................................Long Beach, CA Pete & Jakes Hot Rod Parts..........Peculiar, MO Phoenix Machine...................New London, WI Pinstripes Jewelry-JDD CreationsScottsdale, AZ Posies Rods & Customs ........Hummelstown, PA Powermaster Performance......West Chicago, IL Pure Choice Motorsports..............Peabody, KS QA-1.........................................Lakeville, MN Real Garage Life...........................Hanover, PA Retrofit USA LLC..............................Howell, MI RJ Tool.......................................Cincinatti, OH Rodding USA..................................Tucson, AZ Rodman Drill........................Canoga Park, CA Sanderson Headers...........S. San Francisco CA Scooter Time Rentals Inc.................Oneida, TN Shelby's Way.............................Lexington, KY Show Me Rod & Custom...................Nixa, MO Southern Brushslingers....................Pinson, AL Southern Rods & Parts...................Duncan, SC Spark'y Hot Rod & Custom......Central City, KY Steele Rubber................................Denver, NC Studley's Independent Rods..........Monroe, NC Summit Racing.........................Tallmadge, OH Tanks.........................................Monticello, IA Tea's Design..............................Rochester, MN The Iron Men Foundation..........Lake Zurich, IL Thermo Tec..............................Greenwich, OH Tim Thompson (FC) ........................Guthrie, KY Uncommon USA............................Lombard, IL UPS .............................................Louisville,KY US Radiator.................................Gadsden, AL Vintage 1320 Racing...............Wynnwood, PA Vintage Air Inc .......................San Antonio, TX Wayne Jacobs (FC)......................Louisville, KY Wilwood Disc Brakes.................Camarillo, CA Wizard Products/RJ Star Inc........Hanover, MN Woodward Fab...........................Hartland, MI X-Treme Products............................Kodak, TN Yogi's........................................Monticello, IA
Advanced Plating.........................Portland, TN Affordable Street Rods.................Peabody, KS AJE Suspension.....................North Vernon, IN All Chevy Performance/ITG Media.................. ..................................................Fullerton, CA American Autowire.....................Bellmawr, NJ American Collectors Insurance......................... ..................................Mt. Laurel Township, NJ American Retro.............................Ontario, CA American Stamping Co.........Olive Branch, MS Auto City Classic .............................Isanti, MN Bad Dog Tools...................................Bristol, RI Big Daddy's Detail Supply............Madison, AL Bluegrass World of Wheels..........Louisville, KY BluePrint Engines..........................Kearney, NE Borgeson Universal...............Travelers Rest, SC Bowler Performance Transmissions.................. .............................................Lawrenceville, IL Brookville Roadster...................Brookville, OH California Car Cover................Chatsworth, CA Car Capsule....................................Hobart, IN Celebrate Recovery........................Bedford, IN Classic Instruments....................Boyne City, MI Classic Performance Products......Placentia, CA Classic Sign Co........................Greensburg, IN Classic Truck Performance/ITG Media.............. ..................................................Fullerton, CA Coolcarb Technology....................Red Lion, PA Cooling Components LLC.............Memphis, TN CRA Hot Rod Camps..............Chesapeake, OH Danny's Rod Shop...................Science Hill, KY D&L Photography/Art After Dark..Wixmon, MI Detroit Speed and EngineeringMooresville, NC Diamond Back Classic Tire/Tread Systems Inc.. ....................................................Conway, SC Douglass Interior Products...........Bellevue, WA Early Ford Store.......................Springfield, OH Engineered Components Inc..........Ellington, CT Flaming River Ind............................Berea, OH Flitz International......................Waterford, WI Fog Light City.................................Chicago, IL Gandrud Chevrolet...................Green Bay, WI GP Publishing.........................Auburn Hills, MI Grundy Insurance........................Forsham, PA Halo Lifts.......................Huntington Beach, CA
Haywire & Co. LLC........................Hilliard, OH Hercules Motor Cars.........................Tampa, FL Highline Plating Inc .........................Cuba, MO IDIDIT LLC...................................Tecumseh, MI In the Garage Media...................Fullerton, CA Inland Empire Driveline.................Ontario, CA Iron Resurection .........................Lexington, SC Jasper Engines.................................Jasper, IN Jax Wax.....................................Freetown, IN Johnson's Hot Rod Shop..............Gadsden, AL Kentucky State Police..................Frankfort, KY Kitchen Saver...........................Lewisberry, PA LeafFitter Gutter Protection............Hudson, OH Living Free............................Chattanooga, TN M & E Sales............................Bloominton, MN Milner-Haufen Tool Co. ...............Nashville, TN Minnesota Pneumatic Products..Monticello, MN Model Empire............................West Allis, WI Modern Rodding/ITG Media........Fullerton, CA NAPA Auto Parts.........................Louisville, KY National Auto Tools.....................Ft Worth, TX New Port Engineering............Washington, MO Nichols and Dimes Hobbies ...........Watseka, IL Nichols Paint and Fab....................Watseka, IL NSRA New Products....................Memphis, TN
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Feature design by Paul Sloup Article & photography by Louie Mayall
T he Harley Earl designed 1937 Cadillac LaSalle is now considered a staple of Art Deco design. The low slung and swooping Caddy was designed to be a mid-priced luxury car and was introduced in 1934. This particular LaSalle convertible was bought in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, from the Berkshire Auto Group in 1937. The car remained in the original owner’s hands until 1966 when Richard Scace bought the car. Richard and family (including his son Daniel who now owns the car) used it to cruise around town, in parades, and occasional shows. After a couple of years, the car ended up parked under a carport with minor inconven-
iences and didn’t move for years. The car moved to the family farm in 1975 and spent the next 25 years in what was basically the chicken coup. The new mil- lennium brought the ragtop to the top of the family’s mind and the father/son teamed up to get the Caddy back on the road. The two worked when they could, but never got to far on the project over the next couple of decades with Daniel having a family, his own rods, and dad enjoying retirement. When Richard passed away in 2022, his son Daniel decided it was time to bring the car up to snuff and he got building with the help of his rodder friends. The 1934 to 1938 LaSalle comes with a great chassis right from the start. It was the first production Caddy with hydraulic brakes, in 1937 it had a big
322ci mono-block V-8, and beefy frame rails (they drive surprisingly well stock). Dan cleaned off the stock frame and slipped in a FatMan Mustang II IFS with tubular A-arms, 11-inch GM front brakes (aka ‘big brakes’), RideTech coilovers, and power rack and pinion. The rear suspension is a 10-bolt on a tri-link with RideTech coilovers, power GM drums, 3.08 gears, and posi. Daniel decided to slip a Blueprint 5.3 LS motor in with an LS3 intake, Blueprint heads, coated shorty headers, and it’s backed up by a Gearstar 4L65E automatic overdrive. The chassis is finished off with 15x7 and 15x9 Wheelsmith wires wearing BFG T/A rubber (215/60/15 and 275/60/15) and Cadillac moons. Daniel’s intention was to not touch any of that JUNE 2026 33
Harley Earl goodness and changes are extremely minimal. The mirrors came from Billet Specialties, the headlights are halogen behind the stock lenses, the taillights are LEDs behind the stock lenses, and he made custom step plates on the running boards. Daniel and Jack Raymond straightened out the body and AutoTech in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, laid down the PPG All-Terrian Blue (GM 2013) paint. Tons of perfectly restored chrome and stainless finish the package off missing only the running board side spears. The interior is also surprisingly stock with a factory dash holding factory gauges, the stock seats (front and rumble), and all the original pulls and handles. Daniel added in a modern tilt column, a bil- let banjo wheel, a center console-style dash exten-
sion for the A/C and auxiliary gauges. Daniel wired everything together with a Speedway harness. Finally, Dragon Tail, owned by Rick Welch, was employed to stitch the interior in saddle leather, a tan top, and matching square-weave carpeting. Daniel did a great job keeping everything that makes a 1937 LaSalle a legend, but also building a great driving rod ready to cruise through retirement. It’s still the car that Harley Earl would recognize, but in Cadillac tradition it has the advanced stuff under the skin like modern EFI LS power, unequal length tubular A-arm IFS, and little computers/circuit boards everywhere. Classy, modern, totally unique, and ready to cruise cross-country. Sounds like perfection to me and odd rodders everywhere. JUNE 2026 35
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