Whiskey Hollow

Any of you enjoy Rock'n Roll?

Howdy! Welcome to my garage.

We've got a couple of projects pulled in right now and more waiting in line.

I've completed the 1951 DeSoto for the most part.

I can definitely say that rebuilding the DeSoto was a learning experience. This car was the first one that I have done where you can't just go and get parts for it. Most auto parts stores don't even know what a DeSoto is much less carry replacement parts for one. Plus, this car was the first one to receive some of the new technology in street rodding, such as remote latches for the doors and trunk.

I have set up a treat for you. If you click here, you can view a simple slideshow of different stages during the car's restoration and modification.

Here is a list of some of the modifications made to the car, for you technical guys.
Body:

- shaved door handles and trunk handle
- relocated gas filer door
- recessed liscense plate box
- recessed power antenna
- frenched halogen headlights
- paint: Crimson red with hot pink pearl flames tipped in violet metallic

Chassis:

- Original frame (no clips)
- original front and rear suspensions with dropped spindels and lowered springs on front
- engine: 402 Chevy, bored 0.030, balanced/blueprinted, comp cam
- transmission: 700 R-4 (Chevy)
- custom drive shaft
- ford 8" rearend

Interior:

- custom installed Dakota Digital instruments
- Vintage Air air conditioner
- Alpine stereo/CD deck
- custom flame-patterned door panels

Other:

- quite a bit of rechroming was necessary
- Crager wire wheels

Thanks to UPS for delivering my car one piece at a time.
Photo taken from http://www.racing.ups.com/racing/photo_gallery/gallery.cgi?gallery=20010415&photo=2

I took the DeSoto to quite a few shows during the 1999 show season and was lucky enough to walk away with some awards. The shows and what awards I received are listed below.

Click here and let's race Della at TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY. She really likes to go to the Good Guys Show and race around the track with all the other rods.

If you want to compare Della to a more original car here are a few pictures of one located on the East Coast. The man owning this car was trying to sell it and I have misplaced his information. If you recognize the car please send me the information. Click on each thumbnail to enlarge.

The other project in the shop is my son's 1939 Chevy business coupe. We're just getting started on this car and it will be a few more years until it enters it's first show. This is the 1939 coupe. It is next in to be completed.

Here's a shot of the coupe after it's first major surgery. It has just had it's old and beat up rear pan replaced with a new one.

Waiting in line:

a 1940 Mercury sedan. This car belonged to Mr. when he was superintendant of Early I. S. D. He bought a train ticket and rode to Detroit and picked up his beauty. My neighbor, Billy Gamblin, ended up with it stored in his barn for many years and I purchased it from him for restoration.

Our modern day hotrod is a 2002 Limited Edition Roush Stage 2 Mustang Convertible. We were fortunate enough to meet up with Jack Roush in Spring, Texas and he graciously signed our 'stang above the glove box and under the hood.Click to enlarge thumbnails.

Check out my youngest son's ride. Now if he can only reach driving age and get his liscense.

1956 Ford

This page was created by my wife. For entertainment click here to see how I am treated when I come home with a new prize possession. (This clip was downloaded from http://www.pocketmovies.net/)

Before you get in your hotrod and cruise away take time to email me any suggestions or to ask any questions about my cars.