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JONGO BETTI HAS A NEW TRUCK

Mr. Betti, from Phoenix, is running this crackerbox ....and we can’t help but get nostalgic cuz we went cross country - livin’ on peanutbutter sammiches - in the below model in 1968. See, Brett? I been eating PBJ in hot rods for a while, now!

“HEY FELLERS! WHERE’D YA GET THAT COOL-THANG?!!!” (EMPHASIS ON “COOL” Ed.)

Hey, Brett. This is the rolling kitchen where we got started eating Hop Up P,B & J. 1968, it was. This broadening experience is how we account for our sandwich-makin’ mastery in the pits at Bonneville last time!

MIKE SAUER IS ONE WHO ALWAYS HAS A ‘BETTER IDEA’	‘51 CAD 331 IS OWNER-BUILT AND RATTLE-CANNED!!

Mike - a Rattle Can Guy whose stuff is always especiale- has been pressing out this F-1 and - have you noticed how many of these righteous Fords are being rescued from the restorers? Yeah! It’s F-1 Time! (FUN-1?)

MIKE BISHOP ANSWERS THE CALL TO THE RATTLE CAN NATS	MIKE DISHES UP ‘HEMI-UNDER-TIN’

Mike Bishop looked at Mikey in the pits at Bonneville and said so’s we could hear it, ” Let’s get the F-100 running for the next Rattle Can Nationals.” They did, and it will be there. Running already, we understand. If it isn’t, it isn’t for lack of talent in the ‘hood.

These guys’ brogans find themselves in the most hallowed ground we got in Cali.

BRIAN CAMPBELLS’ A-BONE IS HOPPED-UP, NO?

"HOT ROD - an American Original" and "THE AMERICAN CUSTOM CAR"

Two new books to buzz ya. They came out at the same time and we rather wish they had spaced it out a little bit. More sensory overload.

"HOT ROD" by Peter Vincent.

Start with Peter Vincent's "HOT ROD". PV is a Hop Up Guy whose work appears in the HOP UP annuals and sometimes on this web page. We may be biased because his photographic selections include some 'close to home' iron, but you know what, Ol' Boys? ALL his photographic subjects should be in a "Best of Hop Up" (There's an idea!) Book.

Don't expect just a bunch of captioned photos; besides the great photography, there's Peter's words, the same ones we hear in person or on the phone, where his passion for the genre is articulated in a "I wish I'd" said that, kind of way. When you go back over the years to review this book of photographs, well, don't be surprised if you find yourself re-reading the book as well as reviewing it.

Get this book, right now, call MBI, at 1-800-826-6600..........but wait! You may want to include:

"THE AMERICAN CUSTOM CAR" By Pat Ganahl.

Intended to be a companion to the 'American Hot Rod' by Dean Batchelor, Pat has covered the traditional custom in a complete way, showcasing his editorial acumen and historical familiarity with the breed. Get this one, too.1-800-826-6600.

For many rodders today, simpler is better. LimeWorks new steering columns are the answer for the builder who desires a rugged column, free of dated tilt mechanisms and billet gadgets. With a small tapered steel or stainless cone at the top, bearings at each end (no plastic bushings) and they're compatible with all popular 3 bolt steering wheels. No adapters needed! The standard 3/4 inch, 36 spline end of the shaft accepts any after market U joint, and can be supported at the dash end with any column drop for a 1 3/4 inch tube. The Lime Works columns are fully-assembled and available in either mild steer ($145) or polished stainless steel ($175) in standard lengths of 28", 30", or 32". Custom lengths are only $20 more. All columns are manufactured of '062 inch wall tubing for a lifetime of use. Whether you're "going retro" or just building a really clean car and don't want a bulky tilt mechanism. the LimeWorks column is better-built and won't eat half your interior budget. To order, contact: LimeWorks Speed Shop, 7717 Greenleaf Avenue, Whittier, Ca. 90602. Call them at (562) 698-1227 or check their www.limeworksspeedshop.com website.

L.A. ROADSTER RETROSPECTIVE IS IN PRINT!

NEW BOOK CHRONICLES CLUB HISTORY, SHOWS ALMOST ALL MEMBERS, PAST AND PRESENT Send $30.00 to Jack Stewart, 11734 Rives Ave., Downey 90241

POSSON SCULPTURE "RUNNING AT THE LAKES" NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH HOP UP

Just after WWII, hot rodding got a start when young men took their cars out to the dry lake beds to see what they would do.

They began a whole new industry right there on the dry mud.

"Running at the Lakes", a new bronze sculpture by Steve Posson, captures the spirit of the early lakes meets.

The car has Kelsey-Hayes wheels, a dropped axle and a race car steering wheel, but everything else is pretty much stock.....and well used.

The '29 body has the cowl gas cap and the '32 grill still has its original trim and cap. The interior is tired, the door handles sag, but you know all the work is in the motor!

The racers are in blue denims with rolled up cuffs, t-shirts and boots.

"Running at the Lakes" is 26" long, carefully made by hand in lost-wax silicone bronze on a marble base. There will only be 15 made. $6,500.00

For more details contact Morty at (909) 788-2500.

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