Best Of Sacramento Award
 

Sacramento Vintage Ford was honored with a Best Of Sacramento Award by Sacramento Magazine for 2008.

The award will be presented December 4th at the Sacramento Convention Center during the Best Of Sacramento Party.

Thank You Sacramento Magazine!

Read the article and details on the PARTY at The Sacramento Convention Center: 

 Want To Own A Piece Of Hot Rod History?
 

Yes, the Hot Rod Truck is FOR SALE and included is this custom Featherlite aluminum trailer.

See the full page ad in the October 2008 Issue of the Goodguys Goodtimes Gazette.

Click on the image above for more details, package price and additional contact information. Contact Terry Anderson at White Cap Construction, 714-920-9733.

Copyright 2008- White Cap Construction Suppy, an HD Supply Company. Copyright 2008- Boyd Coddington's Hot Rods and Collectibles. American Hot Rod is a registered trademark of Discovery Communications, Inc. (All rights reserved)

Click Here To See The Video Clip and Details: 

 New 1934 Phaeton Is Here
 

The new 1934 Phaeton built for the Street Rodder Magazine Road Tour is now on display at Sacramento Vintage Ford. That's Mick from Roadster Ute in Australia, in the drivers seat in front of Sacramento Vintage.

The under construction photo shows the body after the bare steel had been clear-coated. Brian Brennan with Street Rodder is on the phone in the background.

In the May 2008 issue of Street Rodder, they introduced the '34 phaeton from Kelvin Waddington's Australian Ute Company (see the May '08 issue of STREET RODDER for a full report) that they were building to drive to various summertime events and to tag along with Jerry Dixey on a few of the Road Tour legs.

Roadster Ute's endeavor, is a body based on the American 1933-34 Ford phaeton. In fact, due to its namesakes relative rarity and desirability, one could make the case that this is a body long overdue. These bodies are exported directly to America, distributed through several well- known American rod shops, including Sacramento Vintage Ford, and available for American money ($19,950 as of this writing).

With a few alterations to appeal to the hot rod and street rod market, "It's identical to an original `34 Ford," Kelvin explained.

Modifications aside, this is a body that accepts all stock external body components. To prove the claim, Kelvin assembled a body with U.S. made fenders, hood, running boards, and one of the grilles similarly tooled in Australia. While not part of the body package, "They're available through our agents that sell our bodies," Kelvin said.

In short, this body represents one of the milestones in the reproduction body market. It was designed with the intentions of the common rodder in mind, it's built exceptionally well, as this bare-metal example illustrates, and it's available right now at Sacramento Vintage Ford.
And Kelvin just told Darold the Street Rodder Road Tour Phaeton is For Sale. (If you have an interest, please send an email to news@vintageford.com) (Courtesy Street Rodder Magazine / Chris Shelton)

More On The Phaeton Build: 

 Pick-N-Pull
 

Pull Off Your Own Great Deal!

Pick-n-Pull is an industry-leading chain of self-service auto parts stores providing recycled original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts at incredible prices. For over 20 years, they have been offering quality parts for all makes and models of foreign and domestic cars, vans and light trucks. Their selection of parts is tough to beat with new arrivals daily and Pick- n-Pull stores are open 7 days a week!

Pick-n-Pull is a Vintage Friday's Sponsor! .....Thank You Pick-n-Pull!

Locate A Pick-n-Pull Near You: 

 Bud Bryan
 

Bud Bryan at the NSRA / Street Rodder Magazine BBQ at Sacramento Vintage talking cars!

Longtime Rod & Custom Magazine readers will recognize the name as Bud Bryan was with the Magazines Editor in the mid-'60s to early '70s.

Bud is now involved with the Wiring Division at Sacramento Vintage, helping to produce all kinds of early Ford harnesses.

Bud also has a six-page article in the December 2008 edition of Rod & Custom Magazine and also has a mention in the 3-page full color Sacramento Vintage 'Classic Life' store tour in the November 2008 edition of Custom Classic Trucks. Both are on news stands now.

Buds 29 Roadster Article and Photos: 

 PPG & Mac's Distributing
 Yes...We Are Giving Away Another One!

Win a $500. Gift Certificate at our October Vintage Fridays .....and we are also giving away another custom framed PPG print valued at over $300.

Mac's Distributing will be here to answer all your PPG refinish questions as well. And they may have a few other goodies to give away.............

Mac's Distributing and PPG are giving away another $500. PPG gift certificate this month AND if you win, you also receive a 20% discount off any one item at Mac's Distributing!

Mac's Distributing is located at 6001 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, California. (near Greenback Lane) Phone 916-722-6227.

Mac's is a PPG Platinum Distributor and has all of your auto body and paint supply needs including One-Shot enamel products, Ditzler Flake and Mack Brushes.

 

 Goodguys Jacket & Midnight Mass Framed Poster
 

This Friday you will also have a chance to win this Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, Suede and Chrome Jacket, along with a Goodguys Cap, Annual and a set of Goodguys mugs. Courtesy of the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association.

And......the Original Poorboys Car Club of Sacramento has donated a framed and very collectible 2008 Midnight Mass poster signed by Bruce Gossett, the artist and Ira Cowart.

 

 Autumn Get-Together
 November 8 & 9, 2008

All American & American Powered Cars & Trucks Welcome

� Giant Outdoor Show 'n Shine & Indoor Car Show
� Vendor & Manufacturer Exhibits
� Huge Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral
� Model & Pedal Car Show
� Kid's Area

Special Parking Areas: Sat 8am-2pm
Homebuilt Heaven, Trick Truck Corral and Youngguys

19th Autumn Get-Together
Alameda County Fairgrounds - Pleasanton, CA
November 8 & 9, 2008

All Years American & American Powered rods, customs, classics, muscle cars, trucks and specialty cars welcome.

Please Note: Online registration closes at midnight on 10/24/2008.

Click For Details: 

 Vibrance Collection Show Truck
 

PPG Industries' (NYSE: PPG) automotive refinish business has announced the 2008 appearance schedule for its Vibrance Collection coatings show truck. The 75-foot tractor-trailer rig, custom painted in Vibrance Collection coatings by PPG, will cross the country through November, making 24 stops along the way at truck, car and hot rod shows and events.

The truck is a 2007 Freightliner Coronado driven by PPG driver Chad Hook, with traffic-stopping graphics designed by Larry Wood, chief designer for Hot Wheels�, a Mattel, Inc., brand. The paint was applied by an 18-person crew from PPG's refinish training, product marketing and color technical teams.

For more about the Vibrance Collection coatings show truck and its appearance schedule, call 440-572-2800 or visit www.ppgrefinish.com.

No...the PPG big rig will NOT be here Friday, but we are giving away a few of the very collectible HOT WHEEL versions of this BIG RIG! Very Cool!

More Details: 

 Model A Youth Restoration Awards For 2008
 

Sacramento Vintage was a proud sponsor of the Model A Youth Restoration Awards for 2008

The Model A Youth Restoration Award program has been around since 1994. The award is presented every two years at either a MAFCA or MARC National convention. In 2008, the award has grown to twelve applicants, each received $975 in parts, gift certificates and cash at the 3rd Joint Meet in Dallas, Texas. The next presentation will be at the 2010 MARC National Convention.

The 2008 award winners are:
Matthew Johnson, Sudbury, MA
Caleb Pinor, Zimmerman, MN
A. J. Townley, Battle Ground, WA
Dakota Parrish, Garden Grove, CA
Frank Vitetta, Pembroke Pines, FL
Chris Mills, Lexington, KY
Aaron Wilson, Crestview, FL
Kyle Fink, Kingwood, TX
Chris West, Nampa, ID.

The repeat winners are:
Garret Simms - Golden, TX
Jeff Fink - Kingwood TX
Scott and James Gulliksen of Carrollton, TX.

2008 was the first year that we presented two restorable Model A's to two youths. They are Frank Vitetta of Pembroke Pines, FL and Chris Mills of Lexington, KY. These two young men are typical of the youth that will keep the Model A Hobby going. I am very proud of them and look forward to following them with the restoration of their Victorias. (Courtesy Charlie Viosca)

More Information at the Model A Ford Club of America Site: 

 McMullen Roadster Visit
 

Tom Vogele (Street Rodder Magazine), Darold Kohout (Sacramento Vintage) and Jerry Dixey (Street Rodder Magazine) with the M2000 McMullen Roadster at Sacramento Vintage during the Street Rodder Magazine Road Tour.

If the name, Tom Vogele sounds familiar, Tom was the Editor of Street Rodder Magazine for 10 years and was then promoted to Vice President of Primedia's Street Rod and Performance Group until he retired in 2006. At one time Tom worked for Boyd Coddington and is a fantastic machinist and mechanic.

The '32 was driven 25,000 miles by Jerry Dixey on the 1997 Road Tour which was Street Rodders Magazines 25th Anniversary. Jerry and the '32 attended all 11 NSRA events around the country that year.

It is without a doubt one of the most recognized street rods in history. From album covers to magazine covers, the McMullen Roadster has been seen and admired by millions over the years. Originally built in the 1950s, the '32 highboy roadster was acquired by Tom McMullen in 1958. Tom added the signature flames, blown small-block, and Moon tank ... and the rest is hot rod history! Over the years, Tom built two reincarnations of his famous roadster. The one built in 1975 was dubbed the Ultimate Highboy. It was a modern version of the roadster with all the tricks of the time. In 1991 Tom decided to duplicate the 1963 version of his famous roadster. It was history recreated.

With his untimely death, the legend of Tom McMullen and his famous roadster lived on in the pages of STREET RODDER. In 1997 (to celebrate the 25th anniversary of SRM), Lobeck's V-8 Shop in Cleveland, Ohio, was commissioned to build a 1963 version of the flamed roadster.

Click on the photo above to read the article on the creation of the M2000 McMullen Roadster build.

The McMullen Roadster original restoration article and photos: 

 Building The Speed 33
 

Check out the Special Issue: A Guide To Building A Street Rod by the folks over at Street Rodder Magazine.

This 98 page guide is out now and features an article on the American Speed Company, Speed 33 Roadster, built for the 2008 PPG/Street Rodder Road Tour.

This special issue has tips on Chassis Assembly, Wiring, Plumbing and Powertrains as well as Setting Up A Chassis, Installing the Engine and Transmission and Interiors You Can Install. Plus 8 Idea-Generating '33 & '34 Rods. $5.99.

Click on the photo above or the link below to check out the Street Rodder Magazine Road Tour articles by Jerry Dixey and his photos of the journey.

Look for the 'Sacramento Vintage Ford Tour To The NSRA Golden State Nationals' .....Parts 1, 2 and 3!

Read All About The Tour: 

 Garage Magazine Stops By....
 

Garage Magazine 'Issue 18' features the ZZ Top Eliminator Coupe and is due out soon! The young lady on the cover is model Carrie Keagan.

The crew from Garage Magazine stopped by for a visit and tour earlier this month. Left to Right: Ryan Bounds (Art Director), Darold (Sacramento Vintage) and Dan Stoner (Editor).

Click on the image above to check out the Garage Magazine site and the article on the Ed Roth Orbitron that was discovered over the border in Juarez and being used as a flower pot?

In the last Garage issue, David Burge took us over the border into Juarez with Mike Lightbourn - the guy who discovered the remains of Ed Roth's Orbitron - and embarked on the haphazard journey of one of the greatest car culture archaeological digs of the century. The Orbitron was found and was destined for more glory than it originally ever enjoyed.

$5.95 Number 9753-18..... Due out real soon!

 

 The Key Ring........
 

OK....if you quit looking at the good looking guys in the photo just above this one, you may have noticed that Carrie is holding the keys to the ZZ Top ELIMINATOR Coupe.

Well.....We don't have the keys for sale but we do have those famous ZZ Top key rings and other ZZ Top items for you to check out.

The Collector Edition Set includes the titles from the original ZZ Top Eliminator Album and a bonus DVD!

You will find all our ZZ Top merchandise on our Gift Shop page.....just click on "ZZ Top" in the menu.

ZZ Top Stuff at the Gift Shop: 

 Our 2008 Make-A-Wish Engine
 

Here is the Ford 302 engine we are giving away at our Vintage Fridays Car Show, FRIDAY October 24th!

This Ford 302 engine was built by Bokan Performance here in Sacramento. This is the THIRD engine Bokan Performance has donated to our Make-A-Wish efforts and we are extremely grateful for their support!

And.....THANK YOU to the Edelbrock Corporation for the just released black finish air cleaner and valve covers and the BRAND NEW N-A-S-C-A-R Edition RPM Air-Gap intake manifold with the black powder coated texture finish. Not to mention the chrome EnduraShine Edelbrock carburetor complete with fuel line and filter.

MSD Ignition again supplied us with their billet Ready- To-Run Distributor and module.

Stop by the store for your ticket! They are only $5. each.

Drawing is THIS FRIDAY!

See More Prizes at Vintage Fridays.com: 

 Buy Edelbrock and Vic Gives You Free Merchandise!
 

It's Edelbrock's 70th Anniversary and Vic is giving away FREE Merchandise!

This American Made Performance promotion will get you special apparel and other merchandise for a limited time only when you purchase Edelbrock cylinder heads, manifolds or carburetors.

Edelbrock is proud to make these products here in the USA, delivering the best in quality and performance.

Offers good October 1 through December 31, 2008 at Sacramento Vintage, Edelbrock Direct or any participating Edelbrock dealer.

Edelbrock Promotion Details: 

 Sacramento Vintage Catalog Meets A Wood Chipper
 

OK......This is pretty neat, and yet, kinda sad........

Good Day Sacramento, KMAX-31 was doing a morning show showing the operation of one of the big wood chippers and invited viewers to come by the location and give them items to throw into the chipper.

The remote 'host' was a very distant relative of host , Mark S. Allen?

Well this nice young lady heard they were talking about old Fords and had a 'manual' they could shred.

Well, there it went, on national TV, our 820 page Model A Parts Catalog! .....and just like that, it was gone.

But it was pretty cool........and kinda sad!

We wanted to have the video segment in this newsletter, but just ran out of time.

Thanks to the viewers who called us and gave us a heads up!

(Images and Video courtesy Alyson Schulz, Senior Coordinating Producer, KMAX-31, Good Day Sacramento)

 

 Bertolucci's Body & Fender Shop
 

(Top photo) Dick Bertolucci and Darold Kohout out front during the NSRA & PPG/Street Rodder Magazine BBQ. Yes....Dick drove his Chevy, but it is a really nice Chevy! ........ Mr. and Mrs. Bertolucci have a LOT of Chevrolets!

The photo at their shop was in celebration of Bertolucci's Body and Fenders 60th Anniversary in the Sacramento area.

And if that was not exciting enough they also won a Best Of Sacramento Award for the Best Mom and Pop Auto Body Shop

Richard Bertolucci started this family owned and operated auto body shop 60 years ago, and there are plenty of people who have been loyal to it for just as long. It's not just the attention to detail in making banged-up cars look like new that keeps them coming back, say customers, but the way the Bertolucci family treats everyone like family.

Now if I could only remember how to correctly spell Bertolucci and Tognotti.............

(Bertolucci group photo courtesy Sacramento Magazine)

 

 Vintage Fridays & Home Depot
 P-O-W-E-R Tools!

We have more Homelite and Ridgid P-O-W-E-R TOOLS from the Rancho Cordova Home Depot to give away this Friday Night!

When you are over at Home Depot be sure to tell the Management THANKS for the great support!

Visit Home Depot: 

 Vintage Fridays
 

Stop by for a burger or hot dog, an ice cold Coke...........and enjoy our last show of the season.

The Vintage What?

The Vintage Cinema......the other show....

You never know what we will be playing on the BIG SCREEN in the warehouse back by the BBQ's!

This years Co-Sponsor of our Vintage Cinema is the San Francisco Rod, Custom and Motorcycle Show.

Vintage Fridays Information and Photos: 

 L.A. Roadster Show Shirts
 

If you missed the Father's Day Los Angeles Roadster Show......you can still order a souvenir T-shirt from the event!

Most of the shirts are white but we do have some sizes left in a gold, green or gray.

2008 L.A. Roadster Show Shirts: 

 Von Dutch Originals
 

Yes....we are going to give away (for Make-A-Wish) all these hats and a whole bunch more at each of our Vintage Fridays Shows thanks to the team over at Von Dutch Originals.

Click on the image above to head on over to the Von Dutch site.

See What We Have In Von Dutch At Our Store: 

 Own The American Graffiti Cop Car Recreation.......
 

Every American Graffiti fan knows this hilarious scene all too well and almost from the time Cruisin' The Boulevard was formed in 2005, they have dreamed of re- creating it. Well, the dream finally came true around 5am on Thursday, May 15, 2008.

For those of you who don't already know, Henry Travers was the film's transportation manager. He was the "car boss" and was responsible for having all of the specialty cars used in the film built according to George Lucas' specifications. He also drove the Deuce and the '55 Chevy in the drag racing scenes.

The car is FOR SALE with or without the 292 V8 motor and transmission, but does include the bent rear axle, Super Chief Siren and dual red light beacons. It has a newly upholstered front bench seat, but only the backrest of the back seat. It does not include the City of Petaluma police department seals on the sides of the doors, but does have the rest of the decals. If you wish, they can have seals custom made for you.

If you are interested in purchasing it, please call John at (707) 762-3394 or email john@americangraffiti.net.

(Images and links courtesy Richard Poremba)

Recreating The American Graffiti Cop Car Scene: 

 Universal Technical Institute
 Sacramento Campus

Are you a die-hard Ford fan? Have you owned and worked on Fords for as long as you can remember? Is your dream to work at a Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealership? Consider FORD FACT.

This 15-week elective program can be added to our Automotive Technology core program. Ford FACT utilizes an exclusive Ford Motor Company curriculum. You'll learn all about Ford vehicles, diagnostic equipment, and technical resources. And you'll get hands-on training on everything from electronics and climate control systems to anti-lock brakes, steering, suspension, and ignition systems.

Plus, when you complete the FACT elective, you'll receive Ford Service Technician Specialty Training (STST) credentials, the same credentials that dealership technicians receive at Ford Motor Company regional training centers.

More About Universal Technical University: 

 Take A Kid To A Car Show!
 

Life is full of choices for kids. You can help them make the right ones by sharing your appreciation for cool old cars!

There have been countless studies done to prove it, but virtually everyone knows that spending quality time with a kid is the greatest gift you can give them. And sharing your appreciation for collector cars is a great way to nurture their interest in a hobby that you can enjoy together for many years to come.

We are all constantly reminded of a kids need to express themselves. What better way to help them do that, than to nurture their appreciation for an interesting collector vehicle?

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO): 

 Meet The Sacramento Kings Dance Team Members
 

We will have Gina, Jeannie, and Candace with the Sacramento Kings Dance Team here Friday night signing posters and cards. Stop by and tell them Hi!

That's Christina and Lauren above during our last show. They also drew all the the winning tickets for the Make-A-Wish raffle.

And we are also giving away more Sacramento Kings apparel this Friday night!

Our little car show and BBQ starts at 5 pm and lasts until 9 pm.

Vintage Fridays: 

 Win Another Pedal Car!
 

Friday night we are giving away another Bright Red 1932 pedal car. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Sacramento Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

And during the Best of Sacramento Party in December, we are donating the 1932 Ford Roadster and Tow Truck pedal cars to the silent auction that night.

The silent auction at the Convention Center will benefit the local March Of Dimes.

 

 Detroit Street Rods
 

We spotted this very nice 1932 Ford Roadster in our parking lot during the Street Rodder Magazine / NSRA BBQ at our store.

And ......we saw it again during the National Street Rod Association, Golden State Nationals at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento.

Robert Smith (President, Detroit Street Rods) was kind enough to show Darold and Lynn how the top folds away in just seconds and all the details of this new steel roadster.

The 'Deuce,' America's quintessential hot rod.

Detroit Street Rods, LLC is exclusively offering the officially licensed, Limited Edition 1932 Ford 75th Anniversary Deuce.

The official Ford Deuce will be limited to 100 production vehicles and will be distributed through Ford Racing Performance and Ford Motor Company Dealers.

Each Anniversary car is based on the highly acclaimed and award-winning Dearborn DeuceTM convertible that combines the beauty of Ford's original design with contemporary technology in the form of a fully-integrated, completely concealed convertible top with electric side windows. This precisely detailed, all steel body is mated to a sophisticated, rigid chassis, a Ford 9" solid rear axle with four-link suspension, and a traditional dropped I- beam front suspension.

At the heart of the driveline is the Ford Racing Performance's new 'Boss 302' with an AOD (automatic transmission with overdrive) for a vehicle that's clearly a standout in performance, looks, and exclusivity.

More Detroit Street Rod Details and Photos: 

 How Close Is Our New Truck Catalog?
 

This close!

Heather Parejko and Mike Kohout are shown proofing the final sheets of the new Sacramento Vintage F1 and F100 Pickup Catalog today!

We expect to have our new FULL COLOR 448 page catalog back from the printer the first week in November.

If you want to check it out ...we have a flip-catalog PREVIEW set up on-line to view. Just click on the image above.

If you have ordered 1948-66 Ford Pickup parts from us you are on the list and your copy will be in the mail soon. If you are a new Pickup customer, and would like to receive the catalog, click on the link below.

Send Me The Catalog...for FREE: 

 BOO!
 

Remember our Halloween show is this Friday, October 24th! 5pm til 9pm

The winner of the kids costume contest will have his or her choice of one of the bicycles shown above. The other 2 will be raffled off that night to help with our Make-A- Wish efforts!

A special thanks to Larry with the Gold Country Cruisers (our rockin' DJ for the evening), Wal-Mart, Rancho Cordova and Paul Swagart with the Financial Network in Rancho Cordova for their donations.

 

 Thank You!
 

Please drive safe, have fun and enjoy your ride!

 

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