Vancouver Hotrod Shop

June Newsletter (Click to Read)

Admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:02:40 -0700

June 2010

I am having a very difficult time accepting that summer has started. When I look up and fail to see blue skies I must wonder what manner of trick is being played upon us by Mother Nature. Is her sense of humor really that dark or are we going to have a delayed summer that lasts deep into autumn? As June marches forward the skies begin to finally clear and that bright, warm orb in the sky shows itself in all its glory. Garage doors open carefully and car buffs and bikers peer out wantonly searching for a double cross. Could it be for real? True rain free warm sunny days finally. Out come the dusters, Armor All, wash buckets and chamois. It’s time to motoring folks and work out those winter kinks and stretch those accelerator tendons and foot muscles.

With disasters in the gulf, war in the Middle East, the usual strife in our nation’s capitol, and the cost of fuel still painful, we are in bliss. The open road calls to us like a primordial beacon drawing us to travel. My Harley got to see some pavement outside of my garage and while my lovely wife and rode we passed all kinds of rods, bikes, customs, and antiques. Arizona has the Grand Canyon, California has the Sierra Nevada’s, and Utah has Bryce Canyon, but we have the Gorge, beaches, mountains, and the most beautiful back roads on earth. So instead of spending time on the internet, get out there and fire up those engines and start enjoying them. Be safe, be courteous, be aware, and most of all have a blast!

April Newsletter (click to read newsletter)

Admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:56:39 -0700

April, 2010

Now don’t start. I know this is very late but we wanted to include the 2010 Portland Roadster Show (April 16-18). We took our 47 Oldsmobile in a very unfinished sheet metal state to demonstrate what we do with metal. It was a huge hit with show participants and spectators. All of us were hourse by the end of the day from talking about it. The show itself was very nice and I must extend a heartfelt thanks to Duane Caseday (Show Chairman), Mike Conn (Multnomah Hot Rod Council President) and their staff for doing such an excellent job of coordinating and supervising the event. Everything went smooth as can be and those brave souls worked extremely hard to make sure it did. Next year the show will be moving to the EXPO Center. This should make parking easier for vendors, allow for more display space, and generally improve the show even more than this year.

Portland Roadster Show 2010

Admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:51:12 -0700

Meet the staff of Vancouver Hotrod Shop at the 2010 Portland Roadster Show.

We look forward to seeing you there!

March Newsletter (click to read newsletter)

Admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:53:33 -0700

March, 2010

The season is almost upon us! Are you ready; is your car ready, have you saved those sick days to play hooky? We are seeing a steady spike in business for folks trying to make those final repairs or changes. The first of the seasons shows have already occurred and the turn outs were very strong we are told. So start digging out those folding chairs and dusting off those coolers and sunbrellas.

This summer we are planning on introducing our own line of fiberglass 32 roadster bodies. These will be available as a body only on up to a powered rolling chassis. We felt there was an opportunity to offer a high quality kit body at an affordable price to encourage those new builders to enter into the hot rod hobby. Stay tuned to our website for updates and developments.

We just added a “classified” section to our website to allow our readers and customers to post items for sale or wanted free of charge. Vancouver Hotrods can’t compete with Craiglist, but we just started. Our site does receive heavy traffic and we can assume the vast majority of those readers are folks into the hot rod and custom scene. Take a look around and post those items that you have been meaning to get rid of. Your wife will thank you too!

Vancouver Hotrod Shop Classifieds

Admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:12:44 -0800

Classifieds Section

Do you have some old hotrod parts sitting in your garage that you want to sell?
Are you looking for that certain part to complete your hotrod project?
Here at Vancouver Hotrod Shop we decided that we would provide a place where hotrod enthusiasts like ourselves can buy, sell, and trade
hotrods, and hotrod parts. The Vancouver Hotrod Shop classifieds section is free to anyone that wants to sign up for a user account.
You can attach up to two images of the item you are selling or want to buy and you can keep the listing up as long as you want.
In addition the website allows users to communicate privately through the website so there is no need to give out your private information.
Click on the logo above to read the full tutorial on how to use our new classified's section.

February Newsletter (click to read newsletter)

Admin — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:04:18 -0800

February, 2010

Keep your fingers crossed! So far we appear to have dodged the proverbial bullet from Mr. Winter! We got a little cold weather and some frosty mornings, but no snow and no major ice fields. Makes you glad to live out west instead of back in the still frozen east? Just yesterday I took a break and sat outside the shop in the warm sunshine and thought how fortunate things have turned out weather wise. Sure we get some rain, but you have to water those beautiful trees somehow. According to my weather rock, it’s raining again right now but my research on the internet indicates a mild spring and a great summer. (Yes, you can find information other than sport scores and Facebook buddies on the internet). So lets all keep a positive thought for some continued weather blessings so that we may all enjoy an outstanding Hot Rod season!

And Happy 20th Birthday to PFC Jared Glaser who is over in Afghanistan with the Army.

January Newsletter (click to read newsletter)

Admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:56:45 -0800

Welcome to the New Year. We sincerely hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday season. While we all enjoyed the festivities, football, parades, presents, and parties, our Armed Forces personnel were busy defending our freedom in far away hostile lands. We respectfully ask that everyone take a moment to remember those folks and think a kind thought for their safe return. Two of our own sons proudly serve in the Military and we know all too well the sacrifices they make and the dangers they face so all of us may sleep soundly at night.

In this month's edition

1948 Oldsmobile Sedanette

1930 Chevy Coupe

Destined for Pebble Beach

Our British Challenge

1958 Buick Convertible

1967 Oldsmobile 442

Restoration vs. New Car

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December Newsletter

Admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:22:24 -0800

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years!

In this months edition:

1948 Oldsmobile Aero Coupe

Bob’s 1930 Chevy Coupe

Destined for Pebble Beach

Our British Challenge

We have a new addition, a 1958 Buick Convertible

The value of true metal work

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November Newsletter

Admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:56:15 -0800

In this months edition:

A new challenge from across the pond- On our floor sits a 1974 Triumph TR6 that came to us is pretty poor shape.

Resurrecting a 1948 Oldsmobile Sedanette.

Bob’s 1930 Chevy Coupe.

Destined for Pebble Beach- The 1939 Buick Convertible is in the final stages of re-assembly now that all the painted parts are complete.

The lost art of lead working.

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