Rolling 50's 2009 Post #2

This sweet looking Chevy pickup belongs to the father of a couple of my students. His boys had told me about the truck, but this is the first time I've actually seen it.

This sik little traditional hotrod was parked a couple cars down from the Nifty Fifty. At first glance, it looks like a true barn find, but upon closer inspect, one can appreciate the craftsmanship and attention to detail in the engine, chassis, and running gear.

This Olds had a pretty sweet airbrushed "chrome" strip dividing the two tone paint scheme.

Lots more picture from Greenville in the days to come. Keep coming back to Suede and Chrome to see more coverage of the 2009 Rolling 50's Fall Classic.

Rolling 50's Fall Classic, Greenville, Ohio 2009

Well, one of my favorite shows in the weeks leading up to the Ducktail Run and James Dean Festival is the Rolling 50's Fall Classic on the streets of Greenville, Ohio.

This is the 3rd year that my father and I have taken 2 cars to the show. My father's flat black 1947 Chevrolet is in the foreground, parked beside the Nifty Fifty. They didn't allow cars on Broadway (the main drag through downtown Greenville) until 2 pm. We got there at about 2:50 and had to park on the roundabout.

This Caddy had a sweet late model V12 Cadillac engine under the hood. (See picture below).

There were more cars at this event than I can ever remember from previous years. The Daily Advocate (local rag) reported that there were over 675 registered cars. I didn't take a picture of every one, but I've got some 100 shoots that I'll be uploading to Suede and Chrome in the next week or so. If your ADHD, or are the type that likes to read the last chapter of a book first, you can log onto http://www.hubgarage.com/ and check out the complete set of pictures from the Rolling 50's Fall Classic. You can also go back through the posts in my virtual garage on the Hub and view pictures from last year's event.

Last pictures from ME Zoo Car Show 2009

Well, it's hard to believe that the ME Zoo has been outside of Parker City, Indiana for over 21 years. Because of the recent economy, and the decline in school group revenue, the ME Zoo will be closing its doors on September 27, 2009. This was the last car show there will ever be at the zoo.

I've lived a mile from the zoo since it started. I've gotten very used to the increased traffic between Thanksgiving and Christmas due to the over 10,000 white light display that they do every year.

I was pleasantly surprised to see my neighbor's "project" at the show. He owns a 1953 Chevrolet "more-door" sedan. He is restoring it from the frame up. He's had it running for about a year now. I occasionally have seen him tooling up and down the road in its current "state". Too bad they didn't have a "Best Unfinished" class at the show!

Well, it's sad to think that this will probably be the last picture I will ever take @ the ME Zoo. Thanks for the memories Max and Eileen!