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 "Citric Acid" was a runner...  "Citric Acid" was a runner up in the Custom D'Elegance class. Joey Spada's '54 Chevy was built totally in-house at OZ Kustoms with the exception of the Devine's interior.  As with almost all customs,...  As with almost all customs, Lou Querusio's '59 Caddy would have displayed better with the hood and trunk closed, not that it stopped Querusio from taking the Outstanding Overall Custom trophy back home to Florida. Not only were the side moldings hand-fabricated, but so was all the interior chrome.  Ron Courtney's X-51 made the...  Ron Courtney's X-51 made the cover of R&C in 1958, was voted one of the Top 100 hot rods that changed the world in Hot Rod magazine's 60th anniversary issue, and has been in the care of Bob Page from Sacramento, for the past two decades. Page restored the car, making a few changes to make it driveable.  David E. Walters' '59 Caddy...  David E. Walters' '59 Caddy El Dorado Biarritz convertible is dubbed "Elvis II". Designed by John D'Agostino, with body and suspension by Aiello Customs, paint by Art Himsl, and upholstery by Divine's Custom Interiors, the Cad rolls on Roadster Wire Wheels and Coker tires. It took the Joe Bailon award and runner-up in Custom D'Elegance.  Though a Dodge Polara may...  Though a Dodge Polara may not be the first base for a custom project that comes to mind, as Richard Zocchi proves with "Thriller", it works! Of course, combining the talents of Art Himsl, John Aiello, Bob Devine, and Sherm's Plating was a huge help!  With the exception of a few...  With the exception of a few changes made to the motor, Tim Lohrey's '32 pickup was remarkably unchanged since winning the Barris award in 1970. It was part of the large display of previous "Big B" award winners in Building C, as well as one of seven cars-two previous and five new builds-displayed at this year's show by Lohrey, voted Sacramento Autorama Builder of The Year for 2010.  Hunter Blender's '61 Caddy...  Hunter Blender's '61 Caddy Coupe De Ville was in the Suede Pavilion, despite it having 26 coats of basecoat with a candy overlay under the gloss clearcoat, and 36 coats with metalflake on the roof!  After over 50 years in storage,...  After over 50 years in storage, the "Moon Rocket" was brought out of hibernation and appeared at the show. Owner Jerry Anolik drove the much-modified '55 T-Bird to 161 mph at Bonneville as well as entering it in shows from California to Puerto Rico between 1957 and 1961, before hiding it away.  Though some didn't and won't...  Though some didn't and won't "get it", Joe Fazio's '32 was a real gem among the glitzy Camaros and Tri-Fives. While this local Sacramento survivor had obviously been spiffed up for the show, it was perfectly displayed with dirty firewall, crusty carburetors, and stained hood top and engine block. Original Eddie Meyer heads grace the 21-stud Flathead.
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