A Family, a Truck, a Legacy

Soon after being asked to be the official photographer for the Portland Roadster Show, I received an email asking me about any pictures from the 1970 show. Unfortunately I was unable to help the inquirer but at the time I learned that a truck that originally appeared in the 1970 show was going to appear in the 2012 show. This time, the Grandson of the original owner was going to be the proud exhibitor. I had the pleasure of meeting Marcus that the PRS and then ran into him again at the Suburban Auto Group Show earlier this month. Marcus's family and their truck could be my family, or yours. The story of the bond that a vehicle can bring to a family, and truly create a legacy. Here's the story of that special truck in Marcus's words:

The truck was originally my grandfathers. My dad “borrowed” it once when he was young, and put a little ding in it while driving with some buddies on a trail on mount hood. There may have been alcohol involved. He hid the truck, did his best to fix the damage, and tried to pass off the repair as a new paint job. It didn’t work. Soon after that the truck became his. In high School, he tore it apart and rebuilt it as a hot rod, with a midnight blue / metallic flake paint job – all with his own hands. In 1970, he entered it into the Portland Roadster Show and took 3rd. A few years later kids and life arrived. He parked it at my grandfather’s property in Boring, and it grew old in the woods.

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Welcome Throttle Design Mechanics

Not only did Dave and his great staff at Throttle Design Mechanics design the new PDX Car Culture logo, they have come on board as an advertiser on PDXCC!  It's through these type of partnerships, that we are able to bring our community this site and continue to grow it.  TDM also just finished a project with the Pharaohs Street Rodders, developing their new logo and providing them a variety of clothing options for their club members.  I would encourage you to give TDM a shot for your graphic design needs, and any event or business logo related items.  We appreciate what they have done for PDXCC and wanted to introduce you to them.

The passion for hot rods came early for Dave Adamson, founder of Throttle Design Mechanics in Salem, Oregon. Growing up in Northern California in the late 60’s and early 70’s, Dave was submerged in the same car culture and surf influences that soaked into the DNA and warped the brains of many of the teens from that era. He collected piles of Hot Wheels, pieced together scads of wild Revell and Monogram models, and drew whacky cartoons of monsters, street machines and motorcycles. A driver’s license escalated the sickness even more as muscle cars became the standard rides for Dave and his pals.

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Dallas Oregon High School Kids Making a Difference

Welcome to the Chevelle "Faith" Build. 6 Dallas, Oregon High School students under the supervision of Bill Carter, owner of Blood Sweat and Tears Kustoms have taken on the latest Break the Chain transformation project.

This 1969 Chevelle looks like it is destined for the junk yard instead of the car show circuit, but under the watchful eye of Bill Carter these teens are going to transform this car into a fantastic machine that will speak out against social issues like Bullying, Violence and Addiction by simply showing up.

With the partnership between Break the Chain and BST Kustoms these young people will have an awesome opportunity to not only learn a trade, but also a lesson in life.

Learn more about this project and the Break the Chain program at http://breakthechainapparel.com/be-a-sponsor/sponsorships/chevelle/

"Tow Mater" a hit with kids and adults alike.

The inspiration behind David Emerson building his replica Tow Mater was his owning a towing company, but more importantly, that his 4 year old absolutely loved the character from the popular Cars movies.  A crowd favorite everywhere it appears, here’s the story behind this special part of our automotive community that will hopefully inspire kids to develop a deeper interest in cars.

"Mater" started out as a 1955 Chevrolet 6500 cab, found in Tualatin in 2011.  It was then mated with a frame and wrecker boom from a 1969 Chevy tow truck from Redwood City California.  The motor and transmission were taken from a 1972 Chevy Suburban, and misc. other parts were salvaged from a variety of vehicles.

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Dalton, his Grandfather, and the love of family and cars.

Awhile back, we asked you to submit stories that you wanted to share with our car community.  About a special car, special project or a special person who may have had a significant impact on who you are and your love of the automobile.  For those of you who know me, you know that you only need to check out my car show sign for my 55 to see who led me down this path.

Dalton Carter sent us a story about his special relationship with his Grandfather.  Here are his words and the story of his bond with his Grandfather and cars:

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Official Portland Roadster Show Exhibitor & Award Photos

 I was honored to have been asked to be the official photographer of the Portland Roadster Show.  I must admit the task was even more than I had anticipated but the Roadster Show staff was great to work with and the show went on without a hitch. 

In our Photo Gallery section, you will find 9 galleries containing photos of all of the vehicles at this years Portland Roadster Show.  Whether it was a car, truck, motorcycle, go-kart or rolling chassis, you will find it here!  These are the photos that were flashed up on the big screen during the award presentation and will be used by the MHRC in future promotions of the show.  The photos are low resolution and watermarked, but any that are purchased will be sent or printed in high resolution and without the watermark.

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Salem Soap Box Derby Begins 61st Season

Salem Soap Box Derby opens it’s 61st race season this coming weekend with races on Saturday March 17 and Sunday March 18, at Bush’s Pasture Park. Kids aged 7 - 17 are eligible to race in three divisions, Stock, Super Stock and Masters. Pit area will open at 7:30 am each day and racing begins at 10:00. Admission is free of charge for spectators.

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Another Example of What Makes our Community Great

Cuda Project in Need of Donations

http://www.oregoncitynewsonline.com/features/story.php?story_id=133055635885188300

Our Community Comes Out to Enjoy a Beautiful Day and Honor One We Have Lost

What started out as an impromptu rod run to Lew’s Drive-In in Milwaukie to enjoy a beautiful day forecasted for Sunday, turned into a memorial run, when Mike Scott a valued member of our car community passed away Friday. 

Pharaohs Street Rodder and Mustang Wrangler club member Dave Reynolds had begun to put the word out for a run to Lew’s, as an excuse to knock the dust off our cars and kick off the season, when word came of our friend Mike Scott’s passing.  Mike and his partner, Janet, were ever present faces at many of the areas car shows and cruise-ins.  Mike with his ever present grin, loved his C6 Corvette, and took home a fair share of awards in the process.

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New Online Magazine Launches, Highlighting the World of Customs

Branding themselves as "A Custom Magazine for those who live a Custom Life", CV Northwest Magazine has launched. 

This online subscription based magazine states, 

"CV NorthWest Magazine is the premier and only magazine in the OR/WA area to focus on the "custom lifestyle" of those good people in OR and WA who blaze their own path in life. CV NorthWest focuses on those people who enjoy custom cars, custom vehicles, and the local custom music scene; i.e., car clubs, individual owners, business owners, custom shops, and musicians. CV NorthWest is the premier provider of information to these readers, including how-to's of customization, how-to's of repair/troubleshoot, custom vehicle highlight and photo shoots, regional shows, concerts, and general public service events. We are the first and also the largest magazine catering solely to the NorthWest custom vehicle and music scene."

You can learn more about CV Northwest Magazine by visiting: http://www.cvnorthwestmagazine.com/.  Welcome aboard!

Oregon Truck Part of Ridler Award Great 8 in Detroit

Oregon was represented in this years Ridler Award Great 8 at the recent Detroit Autorama.  Robert & Nancy Komlofske of Prineville's 1953 Chevy Truck didn't take home the prestigious Ridler Award, but being a member of the Great 8 is quite an honor in itself.

The Don Ridler Memorial Award (or "The Ridler," to most folks) is intended to reflect Don's own creativity and high level of professionalism, and why the award is so well thought of--it's only given to the best. The official qualification for the award reads: "The Detroit Autorama must be the first public showing of an entry. This goes for the any part of the entry: chassis, engine or body. All decisions are final and made by the Autorama Special Judging Committee.

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Mustang Wranglers Club Help Someone Who Helps Others

 

The Mustang Wranglers Car Club out of Beaverton, exemplify what our car community is all about.  The have taken on a restoration of a 1967 Ford Mustang for someone who has spent more than 25 years giving back to her community.

Sharon Straus, is the founder of the Sunshine Pantry.  Her charitable work began witht a Cub Scout Food Drive and expanded to supplying needy families with food, clothing and household supplies.  Using the motto, "No child should go to bed hungry", Sharon works out of a small warehouse in Beaverton, distributing donations from local stores and individual supporters.  And when needed, she uses her own money to purchase items that may help someone in need.

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Greetings!

First let me say thank you to Jeff for the opportunity to take over this site and to continue its development into the "go to" site for our automotive community.  I hope to expand on creator Dan Knopps vision for the site, and build it to support both our two and four wheeled communities.  To provide a resource for all the great people and businesses that build, sell, and provide services that support our passion and hobby.

My personal goal is that this will be where you go first when you are looking for upcoming events, interesting human interest stories, or need help, assistance or information about all of your automotive needs.  That being said, I will need your help!  Visit the site often, tell your friends, support those individuals and businesses that advertise on the site, and send us your stories and photos.  This is your site, supporting your community.

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Latest News About PDX Car Culture

Please say hello to David Jothen, the new owner/publisher of PDX CarCulture.com.  In order for PDXCC to remain the best place for the local Portland car scene of whats going on and where, I am turning the ownership and publishing responsibilities over to David Jothen.  Many of you may already know David and if you don't he is eager to meet you.  David has a 1955 Chevy he drives to shows and cruise-ins as well as enters the 55 in some indoor shows as well.  As a matter of fact David's 55 is on the promotional poster for the Salem Roadster Show, which is next weekend.   

David is deeply involved in his car club the Pharaohs Street Rodders as their Public Relations and Marketing Director, an accomplished photographer, and a small business owner.  Dave is very excited to be involved in PDXCC and is looking forward to making PDXCC the authority on the Portland automotive scene.  

Please Welcome David to PDX Car Culture by posting a comment on the PDXCC facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/pdxcarculture 

-Jeff 

Grand National Roadster Show 2012

Last weekend I was at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona California.  The 27 Ford Roadster above is the winner of the America's Most Beautiful Roadster.  The car is owned by Bill Lindig and was finished by the skillful crew at So-Cal Speed Shop in Pomona.  

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