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Dream Cars of the Fifties

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Still Runnin Magazine is Proud to Announce Master Builder, Marty Martino of Virgina Has Completed the Restoration of the 1955 Motorama Concept Chevrolet Biscayne, Owned by Joe Bortz. Kuddo's To Both Marty and Joe on Bringing Back a Piece of Great American History!

It All Takes Place Sunday, July 25th, 2010 on the Spectacular Grounds of Meadow Brook Hall, Oakland University Campus in Rochester. This Year's Concours d' Elegance Will Feature Four of Joe Bortz's One of a Kind Concept Cars. These Cars Were Some of the Most Popular Spectacles at General Motor's Motorama Auto Shows During the 1950's. It Will Be The First Time These Four Cars Have Been Seen Together With The 1955 Chevrolet Biscayne in Restored Show Condition in Over 50 Years.

Click Here to see More on the Return of the 1955 Biscayne http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pae3qVRPdP

301 Pole Car Update

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Saturday, July 10th, 2010 Still Runnin Magazine Will Meet the Richmond Times Newspaper at Brunetti's 301 Local Cruise In to Discuss the Crosley 301 Pole Car in Hanover County, Mechanicsville, Virginia.

Lea & Big John, publishers of Still Runnin Magazine Invite and Encourage the Locals to Join Them at 4pm at the Cruise In to Show Public Support and Back Up the 1,000 Signatures Still Runnin Magazine Has Collected This Past Year in Effort to Save the Crosley on a Stick. The Crosley 301 Pole Car, According to Hanover County "Does Not Meet the New Look of the 301 Corridor" and Demand it Come Down Before Giving the New Owner of the Property Thier CO / Certificate of Occupantcy.

The New Owner is Atlee Auto who Would Like for the Crowsley to Stay Right Where it is and Has Been Since the 50's. It is a Hanover County Landmark That Sits Sound on it's Pole and Has the Right to Stay. All Those Who Agree, Please Meet Up With Us Saturday 4pm, July 10th at Brunetti's Cruise In on Atlee Road off 301 and Call Chuck McGhee and Tell Him You Want The 301 Pole Car to Stay!

Charles D. McGhee
804-779-2876(H)
804-779-7765(FAX)
cmcghee@co.hanover.va.us

Still Runnin Magazine Heads to the Jalopy Showdown

Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

May 15th, 2010 Still Runnin Magazine is Heading to PA! The Checkered Flag Jalopy Showdown Keeping East Coast Hot Rodding Fun Since 2003! Who's Going? Proceeds to Benefit The Eastern Museum of Motor Racing. Pre '63 Traditional Styled Hot Rods & Kustoms Racing All Day! Friday Nite Offers Free Live Band & Camping. Music by The Ultra Kings, The Diamond Bacs and The Garnet Hearts. Vendors Will Be Setting Up So Swoop In For Some Deals Early ...

Still Runnin Magazine Wins Photo Contest

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Still Runnin Magazine is proud to announce that the Father's Day Tribute Cover has been awarded second place in a professional photographers photo contest.

The photograph was taken in MO. during the Rust Revival event hosted by the Kropdusters Car Club. Father and Son featured on the cover had no idea that they had been photographed. Life can be a Kodak moment!

Paper and Canvas Limited Edition Signed and Numbered Prints of this photograph are available for sale. Send inquires to Lea @ Still Runnin Magazine

Duplication of this photograph is prohibited without written contest of the publisher / photographer Lea Ellen Dunham at Still Runnin Magazine.

Short Cut High, The Little Bus With Character

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

This custom low rider bus has generated tremendous excitement. It has been featured in numerous magazines, newspapers and TV shows, including Discovery Channels Monster Nation Show. This Coming Monday 7-13-09 at 11:15 “Virginia Living Television” a local TV show in Culpeper, VA will interview Virginia Resident, Jerry Bowers, who will bring out the Short Cut High School Bus for the interview. Jerry will explain the purpose of the bus and its connection with Operation Iraqi Children (OIC).

The Short Cut High School Bus is on a mission to collect school supplies, etc. for underprivileged children around the world. Short Cut High Inc. has teamed up with Gary Sinise, Laura Hillenbrand and Operation Iraqi Children. Operation Iraqi Children is an organization that's helping our soldiers help children by sending school supplies, toys, clothing etc. to any country around the world and the United States or wherever there is a need.

You can contact these folks at shortcuthigh@aol.com or go to www.operationiraqichildren.org They are seeking support from corporate, organizations, church groups and private individuals to help them get the Short Cut High School Bus to venues to help us promote Operation Iraqi Children.

Please contact Jerry if you’d like to get involved in this worthy cause:

Jerry Bowers
Home (434) 376-9270
Cell (302) 632-3579
or shortcuthigh@aol.com

A Very Sad Day In Indiana

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Thom Ohpof is a well known car guy around the westside of Indy.He operates a rod shop in Brownsburg Indiana called Godspeed. Many of you will also know that Thom puts on the Blanket Run every December. Thom and his two children were at the Road Rocket Rumble this past weekend.

Thom Ophof's daughter, Kristian, was killed on June 24th in a two car accident in the 2400 block of Raceway Rd. She was a senior at Brownsburg High.

No parent expects to lose a child, and the Ophof family is no exception. Kristian was taken from her family unexpectedly. The Ophof family was not prepared financially to deal with the devastating funeral expenses.

Please reach into your hearts and give what you can to help this family in their time of need. To make a contribution to the Kristian Ophof Memorial Fund please contact Pastor Shelby Smith, Youth pastor at Hope Community Church. 317.833.2723

To Kristian's Family,

Whatever soothes your spirit, comforts your soul and brings you peace ... that is what you're wished at this sad time. You are in our prayers here at Still Runnin Magazine.

Kristian Ophof
August 20th, 1992 - June 24th, 2009

Somethings we will never understand why?
Kristian, you are so young and beautiful,
your time here on earth will forever be celebrated in memories ...
Altho your family and friends will miss you forever!
God must have something big for you to do in the skies of blue.
God Speed Child & God Bless!

Link to Kristian's web page where you can sign the guest book.

Still Runnin Heads To 10th Road Rocket Rumble

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Still Runnin Magazine is heading to the 10th Anniversary of the Road Rocket Rumble in Indianapolis, Indiana!

Ol Skool RODZ and Car Kulture DeLuxe presents 3 exciting days of Hot Rods, Customs, Vendors and Bands and Pin-Ups!

June 18th - 20th, See You All There!! Special Guest this year is Dennis Gage of My Classic Car.

Visit www.IndyRoadRockets.com.

Still Runnin Heads to 3rd Annual Rust Revival

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Still Runnin Magazine is heading down the highway to Wayland, MO.

There is enormous buzz about this year's show, so join us and head out to the Koolest Lil Hot Rod Town in America for the 3rd Annual Rust Revival. Still Runnin Magazine is proud to be a sponsor of this event.

http://www.stillrunnin.com/events/view/3rd-annual-rust-revival

http://www.stillrunnin.com/magazine/sr3/49-50

Memorial Day

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

We are proud to live in a place we call the "Home of the Brave and the Land of the Free". For that, we can be thankful to All of our Veterans that have fought in the wars of the past and present.

Two Vietnam Vets displayed a 1955 Ford at the Turkey Run in Daytona Beach, Florida at a previous car show. They had hand painted and airbrushed the car with great pride and dedicated it to all of the Vietnam Veterans. The car serves as a rolling memorial for all those who served and reminder of our POW's and MIA's . The roof of the Ford bears signatures of numerous veterans, while the back window serves as a looking glass at a game of war made up of those small plastic green figures of army men that we all played with for hours as children. But the game is a bit different through this window of a time and place that was anything but make believe for the 58,579 brothers and sisters who never returned home from the Vietnam war.

God Bless our men and women serving this great country, we pray every day for their safe return to US soil! Still Runnin Magazine and its staff thank all of those who have served, and know that we will never forget! We hold close to our heart and honor all of our veterans, from all wars this Memorial Day and everyday for the freedom they have defended and afforded us. We will Never Forget! For we know that Freedom is NOT free. God Bless all of you and the U.S.A.

SR Side Note:

The names of the owner and two men that painted this car has escaped from my notes. I trust through word of mouth and the power of the internet that someone will alert them to the fact that Still Runnin Magazine has recognized them in our publication.

Big Time at the Little Guy Nationals

Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A Big Time was had at the Little Guy Nationals! 3-Days of Power & Nostalgia! Still Runnin Magazine was in attendance and as always had a great time with these guys! Here is "Don "Big Daddy" Garlits kids with Jerry Baltes as Jerry prepares to do a push start in his re-created 1964 "Croshier, Baltes & Lavato" top fuel car at the Little Guys Nationals, Virginia - May 16th, 2009. Photo Courtesy Paul Hutchins.

The Checkered Flag Jalopy Showdown - May 16th, 2009 - York Springs, PA

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

You Do Not Want to Miss all the Fun and Excitement at the Jalopy Showdown in Latimore Valley, PA! Besides all the great cars, huge swap meet, vendors galore, camping with your friends, track time, there is the museum that is a must see!

The museum is built on a wooded hillside overlooking the historic Latimore Valley Fairgrounds and Racetrack near York Springs, Pa. Along with establishing one the premier racing museums in the country, the 40 acre fairgrounds and racetrack were also passionately restored to their original beauty. This creates an almost magical atmosphere that makes EMMR a "living museum". http://www.emmr.org/about.htm

Back in 1975, a small group of racing enthusiasts known as the Williams Grove Old Timers, gathered near Harrisburg, Pa. They shared a common interest in the early days of American motor racing and a desire to preserve the history of that bygone era. Be sure to visit the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing. Today the spectators and participants share the same common interest at the Jalopy Showdown, the museum is the whole reason for the show and is where the profit from the show go to.

Once you've toured the museum kick back and enjoy good music and good friends the Ultra Kings will be playing Friday evening around 6pm till 9pm. There will also be food on the infield. There is no charge to just stop by Friday if you want to hang out, eat, find the early deals in the swap. The museum kitchen staff start breakfast Saturday morning early for those that stay.

If you thought last year was a blast this year the House of Fab is donating a pair of their aluminum seats and a set of their new model A belt line panels for the raffle. Custom J is donating his handmade aluminum headrest for the raffle. He will also be over in the metal shapers area this year, so go over and try your hand at bending some tin. Hey don't forget to ride the rocket!

Here's a flashback at the fun from last year's Jalopy Showdown. Click on the slide show to see what you missed. Hold onto your hats, 'cos no doubt '09 is sure to be a good time at the Jalopy Showdown!

Open For Business!

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Still Runnin Magazine is Now Open For Your Business. Don't Miss This Exciting 1st Time Offer! SRM has your target audience and affordable rates for all businesses Big and Small. SRM is Open 24/7. Get Your Business Out There Both Local and Global. To Learn more about the many ways you can advertise in SRM Contact Us Today!

Still Runnin Heads To Billetproof!

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Still Runnin Magazine is heading to Billetproof in the 1958 white Corvette, if you see us Stop to Say Hello! See Ya Friday Night at the No Where Bar for the pre-party!!

Billetproof Florida ... Saturday, March 21, 2009

Billetproof is back in Florida for the 2nd Annual Florida Free for All!! Last year was packed with over 500 hot rods. More live bands, great vendors, and the sickest 64 and prior do-it-yourself traditional rods, kustoms and motorcycles on the planet will be there.

Big Daddy Don Garlits Drag Racing Museum
13700 SW 16th Ave
Ocala, Florida

No Where Bar
8970 SW 27th Ave.,
Ocala, Florida
352.237.7970

51st Annual March Meet at Famoso Raceway

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The 51st annual March Meet in Bakersfield, CA’s Kern County drew a record crowd of over 30,000 fans to Auto Club Famoso Raceway for a three-day speed celebration.

See The Dragway Action!

READ MORE ... in Still Runnin Magazine's next release, SR5.

On The Road With Dallas

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Where in the World is Dallas?

According to SR's tracking device Dallas was last sited hanging from the rim of the Grand Canyon at sunset catching the ever changing color of the rock. Then again, at sunrise still on the rim.

Oh ... what a photographer will do to get the right shot. And this photo special delivered to SR proves that statement to so be true!

Dallas reported to SR that he had been delayed in his travels. It seems a little trouble was had while photographing the majestic cactus and Dallas was busy picking some needles from his knee. Hmmm, sounds to me he must have thought the cactus a tree?

Where is he now ... one only knows? Stay Tuned to Still Runnin Magazine to find out Where in the World is Dallas.

Deuce of Spades

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Filmmaker Faith Granger has just about completed her film production the Deuce of Spades. She has written the script and has filmed this movie entirely on her own.

Look for a full feature story on the making of this movie in Still Runnin Magazine to learn more of Faith, "a Hot Rod Extraordinare, renaissance woman", and this amazing adventure of the Deuce of Spades.

The Deuce of Spades is expected to be a 2 hour long film of true hot rodding culture of yesterday and today and promises to delight hot rodders around the world.

The famous custom builder Gene Winfield is a fictional character, El Mirage George, in the film. Altho the star in the movie is Faith's own 32 Roadster. There is rumor in the air that the Deuce of Spades may Premier in a So Cal Drive In possibly as early as Spring / Summer 2009! For a sneak peek, visit http://www.vimeo.com/2544050!

Where in the World is Dallas?

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Dallas, Texas? No ... Dallas Gregory. Dallas Gregory is a professional photographer based out of the greater Richmond, VA. area. Mr. Gregory will be joining the staff of Still Runnin Magazine bringing our readers a mini series called; "Drivin' With Dallas."

Dallas has been drivin' out west, with his 1st stop Scottsdale, AZ, then motoring along to the Grand Canyon.

Where is he now ... one only knows? Stay Tuned to Still Runnin Magazine to find out Where in the World is Dallas.

Law About Inoperative Vehicles

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Inoperable Vehicle Bill HB 2570

Car hobbyists went to the General Assembly THREE times to get an inoperative vehicle bill enacted. This law allows us to keep a couple of parts or project cars in our own yards as long as they can not be seen from the street.

HB 2570 would change this law from two to only one vehicle in Newport News, VA. If you don’t live in Newport News why should you care about this? Because today it’s Newport News, next session another city and sooner or later where YOU live YOUR rights will be taken away. It took three long years and a lot of effort to get this bill passed. We don’t want our rights eroded.

Because of falling house prices and the poor economy we are all living in over-assessed, over-taxed homes. Do we really want the government to take away our right to keep our own property on our own over-assessed, over-taxed property?

Is this another misguided attempt to get rid of “blight”? If the law requires vehicles stored by car hobbyists to be “out of view” then how can this be blight?

The bill is still in the Counties, Cities and Towns committee which means we CAN do something about this. You may contact your representative and senator and ask them to vote against this. The best thing to do is contact the members of the subcommittee that is considering this bill and ask them to protect your rights by voting against HB 2570 – be sure to include the bill number. Be polite as always and explain the need in our hobby for donor cars when new body parts etc are not available. It may not hurt to reiterate that this is a personal property rights issue as well, and the vehicles are to be stored out of public view.

Members of the subcommittee considering HB 2570:
Delegate Anne B. Crockett-Stark
(804) 698-1006
email: DELACrockett-Stark@House.virginia.gov

Delegate Robert G. Marshall
(804) 698-1013
email: DelBMarshall@house.virginia.gov

Delegate Robert D. Orrock, Sr.
(804) 698-1054
email: DelBOrrock@house.virginia.gov

Delegate Sal R. Iaquinto
(804) 698-1084
email: DelSIaquinto@house.virginia.gov

Delegate Charles D. Poindexter
(804) 698-1009
email: DelCPoindexter@house.virginia.gov

Delegate James P. "Jimmie" Massie, III
(804) 698-1072
email: DelJMassie@house.virginia.gov

Delegate Franklin P. Hall
(804) 698-1069
email: Del_Hall@house.virginia.gov

Delegate C. Charles Caputo
(804) 698-1067
email: DelCCaputo@house.virginia.gov

Delegate Albert C. Pollard, Jr.
(804) 698-1099
email: DelAPollard@house.virginia.gov

Delegate Delores L. McQuinn
(804) 698-1070
email: DelDMcQuinn@house.virginia.gov

Many of you may know Delegate Riley Ingram – he is the chairperson of the committee considering this bill. He has attended and participated in the Car Club Council legislative forums. If you know him please contact him and ask him to do what he can to stop this bill from becoming law. His contact information is below:

Delegate Riley E. Ingram
(804) 698-1062
email: DelRIngram@house.virginia.gov

Thanks!
Fred

My letter to the delegates is below – feel free to use all or part of it.

Dear Delegate -----------,

Please vote against HB 2570. Car hobbyists worked with legislators for three years to get a very good law about inoperative vehicles. Car hobbyists need to store parts and project cars as part of our hobby. The law allows us to do that as long as they are out of ordinary view. Reasons to not support HB 2570:

• Car hobbyists worked with legislators to come up with a bill agreeable to all
• Car hobbyists need to store parts and project cars as part of the process of the restoration of vehicles – many parts are not being reproduced
• Car hobbyists are vital to our communities – we participate in parades and other community events – nearly all car shows raise money for local charities – car hobbyists donate tens of thousands of dollars to local charities every year
• As Americans we still should have property rights – the right to store our own property on our own property
• Since the law requires all stored vehicles to be out of sight then they cannot be blight

I urge you to vote against HB 2570.

Sincerely,
Fred Fann, Car Club Council of Central Virginia

Re-creation of the Club de Mer

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600

The Real Star of the Show Is the Re-creation of the Club De Mer, built by Marty Martino, of Gum Springs, Virginia. The Club De Mer is heading off to Barrett-Jackson.

This amazing re-creation of the Pontiac Club De Mer 2 door Roadster has been built by Marty Martino with a fully functional 389 engine, 8 cylinder, 4-speed automatic transmission, power steering and leather. The blue exterior and red interior is simply stunning on this '59 Pontiac. The car will be at the Barrett-Jackson Auction Scottsdale 2009, Lot Number 1287 under current listing on Saturday.

During the 1950's, General Motors produced the Motoramas which were intended to showcase the current models. But the real stars of the shows were the "Futuristic Dream Cars", styled under the direction of Harley Earl. No car defined the Motorama experience more than the 1956 Pontiac Club de Mer. But sadly, it was no more than a non-running mockup and was ordered destroyed in late 1958. Up from its ashes is this one-off totally functional re-creation based on a 1959 Pontiac. It is powered by the '59's Strato Streak 389 engine along with its Jetaway Hydro-Matic. The OEM-style chassis is built using mid-sized Pontiac suspension clips with custom boxed rails. The body's inner structure is all steel, utilizing the 1959's inner doors, jambs, cowl sections, hinges and latches, augmented with square tubing. This has formed the basis for the one-off's authentically sculpted fiberglass outer body, replicating the design by Pontiac's Paul Gillian, giving the car that familiar General Motors solid feel. It features many unique details crafted just for this car including bumpers, lights, and interior components. Other features are the glass smooth Cerulean Blue paint, mimicking the original's metallic surface by Finish Masters expert Richard James, along with vermilion vat-dyed leather-covered custom-built bucket seats and the chrome finish on the one-off trim parts by Razor-Tec. This recently constructed creation is built by Marty Martino. It is the result of 3 intense years of work fueled by a passion for futuristic dream cars coupled with an art background and 40+ years of automotive sculpting and custom car building.

It would be an understatement to say this car will be exciting to watch roll across the stage at Barrett-Jackson. Still Runnin Magazine will be featuring a story on this amazing build.

Photos displayed on the Barrett Jackson website were taken by Dallas Gregory Photography. Who ever becomes the owner of this magnificent one of a kind has some serious bragging rights!

Limited Edition "Reflections of America" Prints!

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Limited Edition Prints from the New Series "Reflections of America" by Master Artist Bob Petillo.

This Offer is Not Available Anywhere Else! Numbered Reproductions come with Certificate of Authentication. Textured Art Paper. 20" X 18" Prints!

Special SRM Price $199.00!

(plus $6.00 Shipping/Handling anywhere in the USA; $10.00 Overseas; Order 2 or more prints at the same time and the Shipping is Free!)

"Frankie's Root Beer" ( pictured here )
is just 1 of 14 examples in the series of
Bob Petillo's Reflection of America

Hurry Get your Order Still in Time for the Holidays. Order Today!

Reflections of America are Photorealistic paintings that captures the heart and soul of this great county! A photo-realistic nostalgic view of American Icons as reflected in great looking classic cars. Truly, this is his greatest work!

Master Artist Bob Petillo is an internationally known artist and teacher, working out of his studio in Hardyston, New Jersey, USA. He is prolific in a variety of painting genres. Invest in a Petillo limited edition today.

Visit Bob Petillo's "Reflections of America" and pick out your favorite!

E-mail lea@stillrunnin.com to place your special order today! This offer is only available through Still Runnin Magazine.

Hurry while supplies last!

We Will Never Forget

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500

"Not Now, Not Then, Not Ever Will We Forget" photograph by Lea Ellen Dunham

God Bless Our Troops & the USA!

Issue #3 Is Here!

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The much-anticipated third issue of Still Runnin Magazine is here! Read It Now!

Still Runnin Heads To Lead East!

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

See 'ya at Lead East! Look for us, 'cos we're looking for you!!

Wow, where did the time go? After making hotel arrangements for Corvettes of Carlisle for Big John and his boys, something that has become a yearly tradition, closing out the summer for father and son it only then dawned on me that I needed to start thinking about Labor Day weekend.

Labor Day for Big John and myself is spent at the world's biggest 50's party at "Lead East" in Parsippany, New Jersey. Although I enjoy most all car shows that we attend, Lead East is still tops on my personal list of favorites.

If any of you are going to Lead East, look for us. This year we'll be in the '58 Vette, unless we change our mind and decide to bring out the newest edition to the family and run the '54 Chevy up the road for its first debut.

All of us here at Still Runnin Magazine have been red lining upgrading our online magazine and finalizing the latest release packed with summer show events.

We've also put some great artists to work on custom tee's for Still Runnin. Let me put it this way, if you are familiar with Alan Johnson, then you are going to love the exclusive Still Runnin tee shirt he has done for us, soon to be available.

Remember, Still Runnin Magazine is about real people, real stories, real homegrowns. Not the rich and famous! Look for us cos' we're out there looking for you!

Your Publisher,
Lea Ellen Dunham

John & The Boys Enjoy Corvettes at Carlisle!

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Big John & the boys had a great time cruising at Corvettes at Carlisle.