28th Cruisin Nationals - Coastal Cruisin'

Though produced in greater numbers than the Deluxe coupe, the '39 Standard coupe is not so commonly seen today, yet there were two skirted examples on the fairgrounds, this red one sporting spinner 'caps and spotlights and riding way lower than Henry ever intended.

There were a number of cars present that had driven down from British Columbia, including Dave York's olive-hued '49 shoebox, with its front end treatment reminiscent of Keith Weesner's ride.

Another hoodless kustom. But who wouldn't want to show off that tri-carbed small-block? For the longest time '35s have been subject to almost mandatory '36 front sheetmetal swaps, and it's great to see Joe Arreguin retaining that stock tin up front. Don't wrap it, I'll drive it home thanks!

Terry Wallace's '39 coupe is on its second paint job since completion, Black Cherry with red pearl to help it pop in the sun. It's also a Ford running a strong Ford motor, backed up by Moser axles as Terry plans to drag race it occasionally. Yeah!

It's hard to beat the classic "chopped Merc with DeSoto grille" formula, and when it's executed as well as Lars' gold '51, it's easy to see why. Hood scoops, stainless side trim and extended and frenched headlights give it personal identity.

You've got to look awful hard to see the '54 Chevy underneath all those modifications and if it weren't for the bodyline on the front fenders and doors we're not sure you'd see it at all! Robert Acosta is the man responsible for this moved-metal masterpiece.

Accented with chrome reverse rims and a chrome grille, Ralph Gonzales' bright satin orange '51 F1 screamed for attention. The pure white interior-sheetmetal, upholstery et all-was the perfect complementary color choice.

Conrad Garcia certainly wowed the troops with the paint treatment on Blue Mambo. Those silver flames, which cover the whole car, are actually bare metal hit with a softpad on a grinder, then masked off and clear-coated once the blue was applied. Which also means no filler was used anywhere, including on that hard-topped roof chop. Think about that. Good work fella!