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General discussion, images, events and questions about what's going on in the Great Lakes States of IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI.
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Ringo64 replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's Discussion
Frosty posted a topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionMy buddy Chuck asked me to join him at the First Annual Rudy "Dr. Ru" Kutey Memorial Car Show at Baker's in Milford Michigan (near Indyman Joe's house). . "Dr. Ru" was the nickname of Rudy Kutey, a highly regarded Detroit pinstriping artist. He earned the nickname "Dr. Ru" from assembly plant workers due to his incredibly steady pulse and precision hand. He is famous in the automotive community for his exclusive work on the Plymouth / Chrysler Prowler. Between 1997 and 2002, Kutey hand-painted the distinctive pinstripes running along the upper body edges of every single special-edition Inca Gold and Mulholland Edition (Midnight Blue) Prowler. He was also flown out specifically to hand-pinstripe the very last Chrysler Prowler to ever roll off the assembly line, which later sold at a Christie's charity auction for $175,000. Kutey passed away in July 2026 at the age of 78. Family. fellow area pinstripers and car enthusiasts who knew Rudy came out. Local motorcycle builder and painter legend, Ron Finch, even came to pay tribute to Dr Ru. That ain't right for a Corvair but it is cool as Hell! Yup this is a fast truck! Stealthy boost! You don't see many soap box derby cars these days, let alone this classic. This van won Best of Show and it was stripped by Rudy. Look who showed up! Indyman Joe and Dirty Girl! This was not planned.
Frosty replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionSo here are my photos from the same car show. JustaG6's twins The FP crowd is here! Yeah! Same guy owned both the Roadmaster Estate Wagon and the Skylark. Clean GSX in Saturn Yellow You don't see the Pace Car Mustangs much anymore. GOT PLYMOUTH? A Factory Five kit car Daytona - with air conditioning A very clean boattail Riveria kustom! Low, split bumper and fender skirts. Very cool! To Infinity and Beyond! A Morris Miner convertible A gorgeous '39 Lincoln Zephyer This gentleman claims this is a 1908 Ford Model T (the first year of the Model T) and, according to him, the VIN is one of the first 1000 Model Ts every produced at the Piquette plant. If he is right, this is a rare piece of automotive history for sure.
JUSTA6 replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionMaroon/white interior, maroon side trim.
64 kiwi boni replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's Discussionaaawwwww ! i love a white 57 !!! lake pipes too !!!!!!
JUSTA6 replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionOk couple more..... cause we do like pic's round here.
JUSTA6 posted a topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionJusta66, JustaG6 and the twins N Frosty had a great time, perfect weather. The GTO has been in storage for 3 years with a tranney problem. The chief Tiger has returned. Leave some pic space for Frosty. Heard there were 120 participants. Oh yea Frosty bought a new truck today as well. Hope everyone had a safe N happy Labor Day.
Frosty replied to Frosty's topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionFinnegan vs Lutz - from Mike's channel
Frosty replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionMore you say? Okay.... Blues Mobile #1 MVI_5646.MOV Blues Mobile #2 A pace car Grandville. That's different. Yup. That's a Yugo. Thank god we are nowhere near the Mackinac Bridge. Fin
Frosty replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionMeeting up wIth B52 and Indyman was great. I think he thoroughly enjoyed a top down tour of Wiodward and Pontiac.
JUSTA6 replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's Discussion1st time I've missed the whole weekend in quite awhile. Sounds like the meet up with B52 went OK?
Frosty replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionI wouldn’t miss Woodward. I don’t care if I have to bring my daily driver. It is about being there and celebrating our area’s unique car culture. So far, all four of my cars have done the WDC at one time or another.
JUSTA6 replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionNice pic's as always. Sorry bout the Tims meet. I know I relayed the info that Mikes Rivy was on the rack with the 55 frame under it and W I P. Also had one of his tractors split in half and in the way, that's a Work In Progress as well. Plan was to have Beth/Mike drive the GTO. FAIL. Mel had no A/C in the G6 and wanted to get a quick cruise for shirts ect and get the twins back home before the heat. They will remember much more this year as they slept through it all last year. She made it down to Joe's tent but was dealing with leaking coolent in the rush to get home. I've had it apart and brought it home to clean, overflow was plugged and couldn't find anything wrong(way) to explain the leak that started/continued right after I installed and refilled system. New coolant tank is on order. Joe said he wasn't going to make it for an early cruise so Mel Justa said get er done. Didn't think you would go to Tim's maybe Ho Joes
Frosty replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionMore WDC Ain't got a clue. All I know it is some sort of specialty transport bus for wheel chair bound people. Na na na na na na na na na Batman! Vespas A purple Mercedes? Seriously? The new Charger Now this is an interesting car. Personally, I call Bullshit. This guy claimed this was one of the original '70 Jury's. I am not buying it. Only thing that is correct is that is a Paladin silver 70 Lemans. Things wrong that I noticed. All original Jurys had blue interiors, this appears to be black. Not aware any of them had vinyl roofs at all They came with '69 spoilers, this is a 70-72 spoiler Stripping package is completely wrong. I can elaborate later if you'd like me to. More on this guy later Yup. A real Holden! There were no Holden wagons imported as a Pontiac G8 or Chevy SS. And another Holden.
Frosty replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionSaturday, August 15, 2006 - Woodward Dream Cruise It case it was not obvious, our annual 10 am rendezvous at the corner of M59 and Cass Lake Road was a complete disaster. Justa could not get either of his cars running, his daughter, JustaG6 headed out on her own. I have no idea what happened to his daughter Liz and hubby Mike and their RIveria. Indyman Joe let me know the grand kids over slept and would not make it. So I was a solo act all day. I eventually made my way to Greenfield Elementary School and got taken to Nicky D's to watch the WDC for the rest of the afternoon. Anybody remember the Zingers? This was advertising for next year's Detroit Autorama. Sign on the old Stellantis/Chyrsler HQ building in Auburn Hills. How many car shows do you know that have a Goodyear Blimp. This year there were 2 apparently. I suspect one for the Ally Challenge Gold Tournament in Grand Blanc. With the clouds being so low, the blimp didn't really leave the Pontiac area. I never saw it around 14 Mile, where I was. I had to stop at the PTM for a quick photo. A future POTM? Perhaps. My rear view mirror. Chevelle, Roadrunner and Nova My favorite Riveria - a drop top The trailer is pulling the Ford pickup. The driver and drive train is in the trailer. Little Hondas.......first gear, it's alright. Second gear, lean tight. Third gear! It's alright! A classic lowrider! I would hate to be this guy's alignment shop Yup - this is Revered GTO, his wife and '72 GTO. I yelled at him, they waved back at me. Ugh. Even stealthy - Cybertrucks are fugly. XLR - the Cadillac's Corvette
Frosty replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionBack to the Bricks rolling cruise - Wednesday and Thursday - August 12 and 13, 2026 Starting in Downtown Flint and heading south towards Grand Blanc - to meet up with the WIdetrackers. Scenes in downtown Flint Flint's famous Vernor's mural next to Halo Burger This is the ignition/electrical shop I use to take Lucy to. It's been around for well over 60 years. This is where I tried to take Lucy earlier this summer with my starter issue. It now looks like it is officially closed and out of business. Sad really. The note on the door from earlier this summer about having health problems is still there. A burned out and graffiti building across from the old GM Sit Down Strike of 1937-38. With classic cars in front of it, it is clear that the old GM admin building from the GM UAW Sit Down Strike historical marker in front of it, has been vandalized as well. Now in Grand Blanc, on the south end. You don't see many custom vans anymore. My folks had a maroon 1985 "Final" Special Editor Lesabre. These were the last RWD cars produced at Flint's Buick City before it was converted to FWD assembly. A 70s' era Stutz Blackhawk - built from a Pontiac Grand Prix This thing is short and right hand drive. I would hate to drive this thing into a sharp turn. WHen was the last time you saw an Olds Starfiree GT? The Roadrunner on a Charger.....nice. I think this '69 Hurst/Olds 442 is my favorite 442 of all time. A Hellcat powered six figure Jeep is all I know
B52bombardier1 replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionThat Lacrosse has been LS swapped, firewall pushed back, 8L90E, the whole thing. AI just needs a little more imagination. Rick
Ringo64 replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionGood use of AI but a Lacrosse is FWD
JUSTA6 replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's Discussion
B52bombardier1 replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionFriday evening, there were two Goodyear blimps. Think about a Goodyear blimp - this my first time EVER . . . seeing it at something other than a sporting event. The Dream Cruise actually has tires, lots of them, some of them even Goodyear rubber. Rick
Ringo64 replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's Discussion
Frosty replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionContinuing on with B52's comments from Woodward.... I was under the impression that there were not one, but two Goodyear plimps at Oakland County airport. I saw them as I drove by, heading to the Tim Horton rendezvous. How many car shows do you know that have not one but two blimps!!!! Here is the photo I took of Indyman Joe and his grandson with Dirty Girl.
64 kiwi boni replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's Discussionyeah ! Where bb ?
JUSTA6 replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionWait what? Thar's Lucy the Lemans.
B52bombardier1 replied to JUSTA6's topic in Great Lakes's DiscussionHello, OK, here we go. My wife and made it part of the way down Woodward Avenue in our forlorn little Kia rental car and I felt so inadequate among all of the loud Classic high horsepower iron. Somebody that looked official was collecting the Man Cards of every man driving a compact hybrid and thusly, I had to give mine up to the authorities. I may never get it back . . . I'm so ashamed. JustA6 - in a high powered, supercharged six cylinder car -- how's that for my Woodward Avenue story that is only partially true? My wife and I did venture down Woodward Avenue in our little red Kia hybrid rental this afternoon into mostly gridlock slow movement madness. The Kia got no thumbs up love from anybody sitting in chairs along the route but plenty of the Classics certainly did that were in the slow trip with us. Time was running out on us and we eventually abandoned the route and headed off back to the grandkids. I will try to do better in the future with my writing and make believe skills. And my only picture - Frosty below in his Firebird with the REALLY big motor and the awesome sounds out the back. There's no substitute for cubic inches and his car certainly checks that box. Rick
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