Welcome to the ACES SoCal blog. We still have the website going with lots of old photos and updated information on events and meetings. But this blog is a place for active members friends of the club and people of interest to post current info and updates of their builds. Check it out.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

To Louver or not to Louver.

Here it is, finally got one knocked out.


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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Monday, February 20, 2012

Bob's 52 Ford F1 Project

Have a gander at Bob's latest project, a 1952 Ford F-1. This straight six powered relic was plucked from the pacific northwest state of Washington by Ocean Pro owner Ken Klus and relocated to San Clemente, CA. After hanging out in Kenny's back lot for a few years Bob was able to swoop it up for pennies on the dollar and brought it back to life. 
The truck is currently roadworthy and runs like a champ. With a little more bodywork and paint we should start to see this one showing up to meetings.

Yep, we're talking about the one in the front.

Installation of the grille and headlights will have 
this pup ready for night time cruising.

Original Ford Straight six grunt under the hood.


Saturday, February 18, 2012

Decklids For Everyone

Thanks to Micky for letting me borrow his Brookville Model A deck lid ( on the left) so I could reverse engineer it and make a few skins up (right side). They aren't perfect, but they are really close and will only get better the more I fab up. Gonna be nice to peddle a few of these at the Big 3 next weekend!


Tuesday, February 14, 2012

FOR SALE: 1956 Ford Fairlane

If anyone is interested a buddy of mine is selling his 56 Ford 2 door Fairlane. A solid driver with a fresh 392 Y Block and 3 speed manual on the tree. Asking $5,000.00 obo. Email Cliff for the owners contact info.




Touch Up Paint

Well, with the much needed help of O.C Gabe at Orange Circle Tattoo I got my first line work session on a long awaited revision done last night. I can't believe I waited nearly 12 years to get going on this cover up. Ironically enough, I'm not the only one who's been waiting that long to do this tattoo either. According to Gabe, he has done quite a few back pieces in his career. But after being here in Southern California, the "Hot Rod Mecca" for almost a decade has not had the opportunity, until now, to do a "Hot Rod" themed back piece since coming to America from Hungary.
The next step will be a couple more laser removal sessions on a few specific portions in order to help make the old art disappear, and help complete the new art without a trace of it's past. Next on the list for this tattoo will be adding a Model A pickup underneath her to give the appearance that she is sitting on it's hood. I can't wait to get that going and really give this makeover a good Hot Rod look.


Sunday, February 12, 2012

Billy Ray Dragstrip

The NHRA Drag Races attract a colorful crowd. Gotta love a fairy tattoo and mullet.


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Saturday, February 11, 2012

In The Pits

It's good to be a guest of Schumacher Racing.


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Gateway To Speed

Just got to the drags getting ready to head in!


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Friday, February 10, 2012

James Stewart Funny Business

OK, So I hi-jacked this from James Stewart, Supercross and Outdoor MX racing legend's  twitter account. First question I have...Is that gold chain on this guys neck for real or just part of the T shirt design? Since homie flies everywhere in a private jet I am assuming it's the real thing. But lets be honest, it looks like a 2 foot section of VIP barricade rope. I'm guessing one of us could build 2 or 3 nice Hot Rod A's for the cost of that hardware.

So the reason I posted this is because we have the NHRA Winter Nationals going on this weekend in Pomona and I will be in attendance with the little lady.  Apparently someone over at Napa Racing is pumped on JS7 and here we have a photo of James perched up in Ron Capps funny car. Are you jealous? I am....

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

ez pz & back on the road


AAA tow: free
warranted starter: free
a guy that can wrench: free
50 year old car back on the road: priceless

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

PRE MEETING GRIND

Getting stuff done in the garage with ACES brother Jose.


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Monday, February 6, 2012

The List

Well, the "to do" list is getting shorter and shorter as each week is passing by. Awww Yeah.


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Sunday, February 5, 2012

Lakester Nation

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Here's a little something to look at other than the NY Giants or the Patriots on this Super Bowl Sunday.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Off Topic Fun

Heading out to Loma Linda hospital with the Etnies crew to do an FMX demo for the children stuck at the hospital.


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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Wild Card Update







Here's an update with Daniel A's sedan chassis. Pumped to see an old school rear end
in use. Keeping it traditional with a twist of modern tech fabrication.


Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Trophy Tech

Check out this thread on how Chris from the Emperors cc built their Suede Palace pick trophy for 2012. I was there and think it was one of the coolest trophies there since it did not need pin striping.