New store hours at Sacramento Vintage Ford
effective Monday October 1, 2012

O'Reilly Auto Parts  

With over 3600 O'Reilly Auto Parts stores in 38 states, they are never far from home!

Better Parts...Better Prices, Everyday! 

 
  

Godfather Lincolns Will Cross The Block 

 Courtesy Daniel Strohl - Photos courtesy Bonhams.

While it's a bit cliche to look at every big black closed car from the Thirties and Forties as a mobster's ride, some cars seem naturally suited to those roles. Such was the case with the 1941 Lincoln Continental coupe and 1941 Lincoln Custom limousine that appeared in
Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 epic The Godfather
and that will both cross the block at no reserve next month in Scottsdale.

While Richard Nelson is given credit as the car coordinator for the film, the Bonhams description for both cars notes that Chuck Hannah was tasked with finding appropriate cars to use in the film and that he approached the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Lincoln Continental Owners Club to fill out his roster. At least two of the region's members responded: Charles Murray of Brookville, New York, with his Custom limousine, and Eugene Beardslee, also of Brookville, with his Continental coupe. The limousine, which had just come out of restoration not long before, was deployed for a brief scene as an opposing mob boss's car, but the Continental became the car in which Sonny Corleone would meet his demise at a Jones Beach causeway toll booth.    

     CLICK on the photos to read the complete article at the Hemmings Daily Blog, see more photos and a video clip.      

 The Bonhams Scottsdale auction will take place January 17, 2013 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. For more information, visit Bonhams.com.    

Pick-n-Pull

Self-Service Auto & Truck Dismantlers

51 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada

BUTCH GARDNER PASSES 

Clarence E. 'Butch' Gardner 
1946 - 2012

Butch was born in 1946 in Harrisburg, PA but grew up in Rialto, CA. He attended San Bernardino Valley College and the University of CA at Pomona. Following his move to Sacramento he married Sharon, his wife of 45 years. They had a son Edward in 1968. Butch is also survived by his brother-in-law William Hurley.

Butch retired after 32 years at McClellan AFB as Instrument and Electro Optics Night Vision Repair Division Chief. During that time he received multiple Manager of the Year and Civilian All Star Awards as well as the USAF Civilian Meritorious Service Award. He was also a Certified Industrial Engineer. After retirement he served as a consultant for GEC Marconi Electronics, Army Missile Command and the County of Sacramento. Other than family, the love of his life centered around the classic/hot rod car hobby. Since his first car, a 56 Ford Ranch Wagon, at age 17 - he was hooked. He started his own business, Artesia Street Rod Promotions and was active in the facilitation of automotive events.

He owned and promoted his own car show in Placerville for 15 years. He has been building and showing hot rods and customs since 1963 with four being featured in national magazines. Butch was the host of the Hot August Nights 'Cruise of Champions' for many years. More recently was the Swap Meet Manager under the ownership of Bob and Vivian Davies.

He began a long association with the Sacramento Autorama when he started showing his cars in 1973 and went on to become a professional show judge. In 1999, he became Show Director and Floor Manager for the Autorama and the Grand National Roadster Show under Dan Cyr Enterprises. He was proud to become a member of the Autorama Legends Society and served as Society Chairmen hosting the event for several years. He was very happy to return to the Autorama in 2012 as the venue manager for the 'Clubhouse' under John Buck (Rod Shows.com). He was really looking forward to participating again in 2013.

Butch was extremely proud to be a Life Member in the Capitol Auto Club Thunderbolts. He joined the club in 1974 and it has been like a second family ever since. He was President seven times and earned several awards. He was very happy when his son joined in 2005. He was currently on the Board of Directors for the ACCC (Association of California Car Clubs), working to protect the car hobby through open communication with our elected officials. He was looking forward to several events in the coming year.

Butch has been the host of the 'Cruisin' Garage' radio show on AM 950 KAHI since 2001. He also kept busy as a Specialty Vehicle Appraiser. Over the years he has been an automotive columnist for the Sacramento Bee and the Placerville Mountain Democrat.

Photo Courtesy Jay Walding
 

It has been said that there is a large hot rod club in the sky. Well, they just got a strong member. Krooze Safe. The Funeral Service was held December 10, 2012 at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, Fair Oaks, Ca.

Butch and members of the 'Bolts' were always on hand to help out at the Vintage Friday's car shows held at Sacramento Vintage and at the NSRA Poker Run stops at the store. Butch shown below during an interview at the NSRA Poker Run stop in October.

Rest in Peace Butch. You were truly a good friend and damn you will be missed. Just wished I had known
about 'Clarence'..... you never mentioned that :)  
RIP Mr. Gardner. 

TOBY KEITH'S

I LOVE THIS BAR & GRILL

Leave it to country music legend Toby Keith to create a restaurant that offers great food and the best live music in Oklahoma City. Named after Toby's hit single "I Love This Bar," this exciting venue offers a real down-home experience.
 
Open for lunch 11am daily. Come as you are.
They'd love to have you anytime!
No reservations, but seated upon order of arrival.

Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill

440 Palladio Parkway
Folsom, California 95630
916-984-8629 
Located in the PALLADIO at Broadstone


Your very own Toby Keith guitar pick. Available in the
Sacramento Vintage Gift Shop.

Pepsi Beverages Company

Sacramento, California   

 Thank You Pepsi Beverages Company, Sacramento,
for your support of our Make-A-Wish and California Highway Patrol, CHiPs For Kids efforts.  

All the donated toys and bikes end up here

in the Sacramento Vintage warehouse! 

Sacramento Vintage Ford was honored to be the
distribution center again for 2012.

Meanwhile.....earlier in the month over at Cal Expo, Darold gets to 'race' CHP Officer aka 'Cassie'  around the main entrance during the toy drive.  

Officer Quintero's gas powered cruiser is:

and is on display in our showroom.

  Heather takes a lap!  

Gulstan Dart (KCRA 3), Tanya (United Way) and Darold (Sacramento Vintage) at Cal Expo.    

The Butch Gardner Clubhouse

December 19, 2012 

From John Buck - Rod Shows.com

In memory of the late Butch Gardner, the Sacramento Autorama will formally rename the Clubhouse in his honor.

Butch began a long association with the Sacramento Autorama when he began showing cars in 1973, and later went on to become a show judge. In 1999, Butch became Show Director and Floor Manager of the Sacramento Autorama. A favorite of many frequenters of the Autorma, Butch was an active member of the Legends and was the Legends Luncheon Chairman for many years. 

As a lifetime member and former President of the Capitol Auto Club Thunderbolts, car clubs were always close to his heart. Butch brought many car clubs together as the Clubhouse venue manager for the 2012 show and had planned to continue as venue manager in 2013.

With his vital role in making the Autorama Clubhouse possible, we can't think of a greater way to honor his memory than with The Butch Gardner Clubhouse.

Photos by Darold

Goodguys promotes and produces 20 annual events in 13 states and publishes the monthly Goodguys Goodtimes Gazette from the association's Pleasanton, California headquarters. More info? Visit www.good-guys.com.

The KEY and TOKEN a WISH recipient is given to unlock the very special room that grants their WISH.   

Our Vintage Friday's Events support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeastern California and
Northern Nevada. 

Established in 1987, the Pick-n-Pull chain of self-service auto parts stores is one of the largest recyclers of end-of-life vehicles in the industry. You bring your tools, pull the parts you need and SAVE lots of money! Their 48 U.S. and 3 Canadian locations offer a huge a selection of used OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts for cars, vans and light trucks - all makes and models, foreign and domestic - all at incredibly low prices.

Pick-n-Pull is proud of the fact that they recycle more than 350,000 vehicles and service more than 5 million self-service customers each year.

Pick-n-Pull is a subsidiary of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., a global leader in the metals recycling industry that has been in business for over a century. Although Pick-n-Pull and Schnitzer have worked together since 1989, Pick-n-Pull became a fully owned subsidiary of Schnitzer in 2003 as part of its Auto Parts Business unit. Being part of a Fortune 1000 company has enabled them to grow stronger and introduce cost efficiencies into their system that have allowed them to bring environmental and cost benefits to their customers. At the same time, the Pick-n-Pull stores have retained the regional and local focus that has made them popular with their customers.

 

CLICK to find a Pick-n-Pull Near You!    

IN THE SACRAMENTO VINTAGE FORD 

SHOWROOM

   Fresh off the Rodfather Goodguys Road Tour we have Andy and Sue Brizio's 1932 Roadster on display in our showroom for you to enjoy. (Above photo courtesy Goodguys) 

 
Darold gets a ride along with Andy as the 1932 Roadster heads into our showroom.

(Following Article Courtesy GoodGuys Gazette)
(Photos by Heather and Darold)

Few people have been more dedicated to the hot rod lifestyle than Andy "The Rodfather" Brizio. Andy and his lovely wife, Sue, have been criss crossing the country in his iconic roadster, going from event to event more than any other rodder.

Built by Andy's son Roy and a group of Andy's Bay Area friends, the roadster was presented to Andy in 1985 on the occasion of his 50th birthday. A car of the times, it featured a signature "Roy Boy" chassis with four-bar links, a billet-posted windshield, grilles let into the hood sides, and a purple paint with the letter A incorporated into the graphics. However, after 11 years and 70,000 miles, the "Hi-Roy" was in a need of a makeover.


Away went the four-bar links and the tube axle, replaced with hairpin radius rods and a dropped and drilled I-beam. Away went the aluminum gills in the hood sides, replaced with more traditional louvers. Away went the billet-posted windshield, replaced with a Past Tech DuVall-style windshield. And away went the 1980's graphics, replaced with a more traditional flames added by Andy's longtime friend Art Himsl over House of Kolor Electric Purple paint applied by The Toy Works.

The body is a Wescott fiberglass. The grille shell is filled and peaked. In the rear, the pan is rolled and the recessed "RODFTHR" license plate is flanked by '39 teardrops. Proudly exposed below the pan is a Halibrand Champ quick-change located on ladder bars and suspended on coil-over shocks. Up front there's an in-your-face Moon tank ahead of the billet grille insert.

Under the three-piece hood is a nice, reliable, 350-ci smallblock Chevy built by Andy's friend Cub Barnett. The tranny is a Turbo 350. With so many miles under his belt, Andy's roadster now sports BF Goodrich tires mounted on Billet Specialities Legacy wheels measuring 14x6 up front and 15x10 in the rear.

Sid Chavers handled the simple yet practical interior, which he upholstered in cream leather. The dash contains a Haneline five-hole Stewart-Warner-style instrument panel with Ford racing instruments. The steering wheel was milled from billet by Chet Thomas and wrapped in matching leather.

When the rebuild was complete, late in 1996, Andy signed on, as he had always wanted, to visit every Goodguys event on their 1997 calendar.

And he's still driving it 37 years later.

Andy's Picnic Signs, Hats and T-Shirts
are still available.... but in limited quantity.
CLICK on the sign to view.

OPTIMA BATTERIES 

A special Thank You for Optima's continued support

of our Make-A-Wish efforts! 

THE SACRAMENTO VINTAGE FORD

F100 PARTS CATALOG!

Our 408 page, full color 2012 catalog of 1948-1966 Ford Pickup parts and accessories. If you have been ordering your F-1 & F-100 Pickup parts from Sacramento Vintage, watch for it in your mailbox .

And a special THANKS to artist David R. Barrett for the very cool pickup art!

Not on our list? CLICK to order.    

THE SACRAMENTO VINTAGE FORD

MODEL A PARTS CATALOG!

 Our 480 page, catalog of parts for the 1928-1931 Ford Model A & AA. Parts and Accessories, Gift Items, Apparel and even a few items to make your little
Model A go.....faster!

 
Your source of quality Model A Parts since 1969!  

What Other Ford Parts Do We Have For You?

1909-27 Model T

1928-31 Model A & AA  

1932-48 Ford Passenger 

1932-47 Pickup

1948-66 Pickup  

1949-56 Ford Passenger

1967-79 Ford Pickup

Parts for your Hot Rod, Street Rod, Custom,  

Suede & Rat.

Cool stuff for your shop, office and garage!  

One Shot, Lil Daddy Roth, Von Hot Rod, Mack Brushes

Roth Rattle Bomb Paint, Stickers, Clothing, Books, Art 

and a bunch more! And it's all at  

www.VINTAGEFORD.com 

Mac's Distributing

6001 Auburn Blvd, Ste 100
Citrus Heights, California 95621  

916-722-6227  

SHEEPHERDER  BAR AND GRILLE 

Sheepherder Bar and Grille
11275 Folsom Blvd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Phone: (916) 638-4584

Crossroads: Folsom Blvd. and Sunrise Blvd.  just down

the street from Sacramento Vintage Ford..... 

  QUICK QUACK CAR WASH 

   3 Minutes Fast & No Waiting!  

Quick Quack is a growing chain of exterior-only, soft cloth car washes in California, Texas & Colorado.

 

 Fully automated and computerized, the high-quality carwashing system is a soft-cloth, exterior-only conveyor wash. Customers stay in their vehicles while being automatically guided through the glass enclosed tunnel where the vehicle is soaked, soaped, washed, polished, rinsed with spot-free water and blown dry all in a matter of minutes. Quick Quack Car Wash also takes pride in being environmentally friendly by conserving water and using environmentally friendly shampoos that are biodegradable and non-corrosive. Additional information is available online at www.DontDriveDirty.com.
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Cruisin' around the Sacramento Vintage parking lot in the 'Sacramento Vintage Equipped' Grand National
'Speed 33' Roadster, owned by John Buck. 

That's It For This Edition!

Thank You!

Please drive safe, have fun and enjoy your ride!  

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