Ridler cars?

[ironworks]

So what Ridler cars do we know about for next weekend? I know Neil Lea has a bad ass wagon going. I think Divers street rods is taking a ferrari rambler.

Rodger

[TravisB]

I heard at sema Dave Tucci was bringing two cars but not sure what they are or if that was true.

[kennyd]

dave tucci is only bringing a 37 ford .

tucci 37 ford
there is a guy from canada bringing a crysler wagon
ferrari powered american rambler wagon
neal lee 56 wagon
i have heard of a few more but i cant think of them yet

[Nate_ERC]

Fun stuff! I hope some one posts lots of pictures, can't make it this year. :(

[ironworks]

Not until after will we get to see.

[amaronut]

Heard that the Ridler is going to soft this year. No Chip or anyone else which maybe now someone else will have a chance.
Scotts Hot Rods re-did their 32 after getting beat last year at Detroit and went out and won the AMBR for this year, good for them.

[TravisB]

Heard that the Ridler is going to soft this year. No Chip or anyone else which maybe now someone else will have a chance.
Scotts Hot Rods re-did their 32 after getting beat last year at Detroit and went out and won the AMBR for this year, good for them.

They needed to do more than redo it....not sure how it won the AMBR.

[CraigMorrison]

So what Ridler cars do we know about for next weekend? I know Neil Lea has a bad ass wagon going. I think Divers street rods is taking a ferrari rambler.

Rodger

Tim is definitely going to have the Rambler there.

[NOVA]

I know Neil Lea has a bad ass wagon going.

Looking forward to seeing this one!

[wiedemab]

The Ferrambo - I can't wait to see some finished pics of that beast.

[JayR]

dave tucci is only bringing a 37 ford .

tucci 37 ford
there is a guy from canada bringing a crysler wagon
ferrari powered american rambler wagon
neal lee 56 wagon
i have heard of a few more but i cant think of them yet

Dave's bringing a 35 Ford

[Al Moreno]

Isn't there a 57 Chevy that has a twin turbo Nelson Racing big block going this year?

[JayR]

Isn't there a 57 Chevy that has a twin turbo Nelson Racing big block going this year?

It's another year off. I drew it up over 4 years ago and Scott has a ton of progress done but it takes crazy hours to do all the details necessary for a Ridler car unless the customer can afford to throw $$$ at a ten man crew.

[Smittys67]

Should be an interesting year, this will be the first year that ISCA judging will decide the winner and not the MHRA. After being in the great 8 last year and having microscopic flaws ripped apart instead of being judged on difficulty of build it should make a much more level playing field.

[ironworks]

The craig naff bodied car your guys took there last year was amazing.

[kennyd]

so far i hear neal lee's 56 wagon is the badass of the show . BUT not all cars are there yet .

[JayR]

Should be an interesting year, this will be the first year that ISCA judging will decide the winner and not the MHRA. After being in the great 8 last year and having microscopic flaws ripped apart instead of being judged on difficulty of build it should make a much more level playing field.

And instead of only rewarding obsessive compulsive disorder and additional points for adding gingerbread and clutter, there should be points for contemporary style and good taste!

[vipercuda]

Anyone know what the weather is like there right now. I heard 7 inches of snow was forecasted. Our camaro that Jason helped me with the design is in transport right now-it is scheduled to move in tomorrow at 5pm. It is not a Ridler car but we are excited to be there.

Mike

[Smittys67]

I was in the Detroit area today and the roads were clear. They do have alot of snow on the ground.

[monza]

Is there a web site with the current entries?
thanks

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Try streetrodderweb.com to see if any posted,they were quick last year.

[JayR]

Word from the Divers crew is they're all moved in and so is Neil Lea's wagon which looks killer to them and Tucci's been pulling all-nighters and hadn't left NY as of midnight EST.

They said there's also a super nasty Chevelle there.

[NOVA]

Who's going to be the first to post some pics??? would love to see the wagon and the chevelle and anything else thats cool!

[69c4x11]

Yes ,,Neil has built a Bad Wag,,, Can't wait for the public to see the car,, Been watching the build since it hit the floor in Centre, Several yrs in the build,, The Molding on the car is awesome !!!! Not to mention the other mods

[4cefed]

I wanna see the Ferrambo. That has to be one of the baddest cars IMO, that ive seen built in a while

[Al Moreno]

Looking forward to seeing Neil's wagon, any pictures yet?

[ironworks]

Since the show has now opened. I could post this from 1.5 years ago.
It was bad ass then, I can only imagine.

[JayR]

Since the show has now opened. I could post this from 1.5 years ago.
It was bad ass then, I can only imagine.

Photos have no affect on qualification but I respect if Neil asked you to keep them under wraps. Remember how many photos we saw of Grand Master and Impression well before they were done?

Neil has a great eye and that thing looks incredible. Can't wait to see it at a Goodguys show and walk around it for 90 minutes!

Great 8 is being announced right now and Ferrambo and Neil are in as well as a black 32 Ford and a bitchin 56 Chrysler 300 wagon built in Canada by JF Launier. Year of the wagon, I guess. Haven't heard the other four yet.

[Al Moreno]

That things sick, I love the doors lines.

Thanks for posting:thumbsup:

[ironworks]

I thought you could not post anything after bare metal of the car until after the show. I will look and see if I have some paint pics still. I talked to one of his customers and he did myake the great 8.

[RDuke]

For those of us not able to make the show when can we expect pictures of the final 8?

[awr68]

Since the show has now opened. I could post this from 1.5 years ago.
It was bad ass then, I can only imagine.

Love it! Thanks Rodger!!

[Garage Dog 65]

I wanna see the Ferrambo. That has to be one of the baddest cars IMO, that ive seen built in a while

Here's the build if you haven't seen that.

http://diversstreetrods.com/projects/

[kennyd]

neal lees

[RDuke]

neal lees

Thanks Kenny, Any more of this or the other cars?

[kennyd]

more photos

[kennyd]

streetrodder.com website has them

[ironworks]

Wow, my guess is this is the year of wagon winning, those cars are bad. Did you see the engine pic in the divers ferrari wagon?????? WOW

[slownova]

where are the pics at on street rodder? I R da dumb dumb and can't find em.

[Tom.A]

where are the pics at on street rodder? I R da dumb dumb and can't find em.

http://www.streetrodderweb.com/index.html

Click on Rambler for more

[slownova]

ah thanks sir. the first link didn't have the web part.

[69c4x11]

Rodger .I have some when it came out of paint booth,that Neil sent ,, Do you have them?? I will send to you if you want ??? Roger

[68protouring454]

lea's car is a bad bitch

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff13/JakesRodShop/0803rc_02_z1956_chevy_wagongreat_8_.jpg
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff13/JakesRodShop/0803rc_01_z1956_chevy_wagongreat_8_.jpg
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff13/JakesRodShop/0803rc_03_z1956_chevy_wagongreat_8_.jpg

[ironworks]

Rodger .I have some when it came out of paint booth,that Neil sent ,, Do you have them?? I will send to you if you want ??? Roger

I got those, but I deleted them to save space, I remember seeing your name Roger Jennings on the same email. Neil did an amazing job on that car with the way the trim and paint work togther. I sure hope the best for him.
Rodger

[jack67rs]

Dean livermore (Hot Rods by Dean) built the 67 gmc that is in the great eight. He was pretty stoked this morning when they announced the eight, comparing build costs they felt like they were a real underdog. Dean has a car in our members section (blue 69 chevelle) and visits this site sometimes to keep up with the muscle car scene.

[Jr]

Dean livermore (Hot Rods by Dean) built the 67 gmc that is in the great eight. He was pretty stoked this morning when they announced the eight, comparing build costs they felt like they were a real underdog. Dean has a car in our members section (blue 69 chevelle) and visits this site sometimes to keep up with the muscle car scene.

Dean built an awesome black 1972 c-10...I will find a pic.

[Ricochet]

Congrats to Neil for making the Great 8. Good guy - well deserved!! Nice to see such a wide variety of cars and styles.

Brent

[Autokraft]

Congrats to Neil as well.:thumbsup:

[ron w]

did tucci's car make great 8 and congrats to neil I've been a fan since barrett and the 55 he built

[TurboNova]

I am here with the Divers crew, I did the EFI system and tuning for the car.
There are tons of pics of the rambler on my site www.horsepowerconnection.com (http://www.horsepowerconnection.com)

I have most of the "Great 8" in there also. It is the year of the wagons for sure. A ton of really cool cars. Everyone is exhausted, for sure Tim. I did get a pic of the guys with the yellow wagon sleeping under their car. I am trying to upload at least 20 pics a day. Enjoy, I will be checking in.

[Blake Foster]

Way to go Brian, hope yo u guys do well!

[JayR]

did tucci's car make great 8 and congrats to neil I've been a fan since barrett and the 55 he built

Dave didn't make it out of NY much less Great 8

[RodZ]

http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/2008show/08great8/

[TurboNova]

Winner is Rambler!!

http://www.horsepowerconnection.com/CustomersCars/Rambler/HPIM3197%20(Small).JPG


btw thanks Blake.
I guess this time it was different US did beat Canada :D

Everyone had really cool cars, the competition was great and the show was a blast. The Diver's crew are really cool to work with, the owner is a real nice guy and the EFI was a good challenge it was fun to figure out. We finished tearing down the display at 5:00am and most of the normal people are sleeping now. I am trying to get some work done before I go to bed. We have a photo shoot tomrrow with Hot Rod then I am on my way to work on Spiro's new twin turbo Camaro.