The Chopsaw Diaries

Sorry it took so long for the update. For 2006, the location had changed from El Torreon to the Boulevard Drive-in in Merriam, Ks. ...

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This turned out to be a wise move because the place was just about perfect for this event, albeit a bit dusty...

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There was a great mix of cars there and it took no time at all to choose my favorite. This car was truly a beauty:

I wouldn't change a thing!

whitewall cheater slicks - yummy.

I've said it once and I'll say it a thousand times; I loves me some Cadillac. This car is about as fine as they come:

no such thing as too low.

As always, there was an abundance of Mercs. Here are a few of them:

flames good.

striped by David Hightower.

These were my favorite flames

It seems that green cars are getting more popular (or maybe I just like green cars)...

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"Rat" rods were also out in force. Here are a few fine examples:

This one's not super-ratty.

yo ho ho

I like it when you can still see the "stitches" from the chop.

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2-rats

It ain't pretty, but it sure is...well, it ain't pretty.

yock.

Here's a good looking coupe from Hollywood Cross:

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old school goodness

cadillac good.

I will post pictures of the art show shortly. It was a good one...