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MSRA 38th Annual Show - Beboppin’ Back To The FiftiesThe MSRA’s 38th Annual Show is a Must-see From the October, 2011 issue of Custom Classic Trucks By Ryan Manson
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The Minnesota Street Rod Association (MSRA) rang in the 38th annual Back to the Fifties car show this past summer, taking place June 17-19 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. With nearly 12,000 pre-1964 cars and trucks registered, the family oriented event is one of the largest in the nation. The show kicked off on Friday in full force with plenty of happenings for the whole family featuring arts and crafts, music, dancing, food, and, of course, cars. A Mecum auto auction on Friday and Saturday made it possible for those who didn’t drive a classic into the show to drive one home. The shindig started early on Sunday with a huge one-day-only swap meet featuring more than 350 vendors stocked full of those hard-to-find items. By Sunday afternoon, we were exhausted and had looked at so many trucks that our eyes were crossed. Toss in the trek through the swap meet and even our wallets were starting to hurt thanks to all the good deals we had to pass up. I wish someone would warn me about how much work all this fun can be! All in all, the Back to the Fifties weekend is one of the most chock-full car events in the country and a definite must-see for those into all things classic Automobilia. Cars, trucks, music, parts, and all things 1950s converge once again in St Paul, Minnesota, next June; check out the MSRA’s website at www.msra.com for more info. CCT  Dick Berg of Rochester, MN,...  Dick Berg of Rochester, MN, had this cool 1935 Ford highboy powered by an inline-six with three deuces and a wood bed with spun aluminum fuel tank.  Del VanEmmerik of Maple Grove,...  Del VanEmmerik of Maple Grove, MN, brought out his 1938 Ford with matching vintage Bifort Engineering Circraft saucer hydro. The beautiful combination had a crowd around it throughout the show and is a perfect combination for Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes.  Chuck Elofson from Chisago,...  Chuck Elofson from Chisago, MN, brought out his clean 1956 Ford F-100.  We dug this early F-1, done...  We dug this early F-1, done in a ’60s-style with scallops, white interior, and lowered suspension.  Austin McClean’s lifted 1964...  Austin McClean’s lifted 1964 Chevy Fleetside had aftermarket large diameter wheels, beautiful wood bed, a late-model bench seat with flipdown console, and aftermarket gauges.  Carl Trader III of Oriska,...  Carl Trader III of Oriska, North Dakota’s 1961 Chevrolet Apache Custom extended cab with third door was a very well done conversion.  This full custom short/fleet...  This full custom short/fleet ’75 C10 was placed in the Mecum auction and sold for $18,000…  …while this restored ’69 GMC...  …while this restored ’69 GMC powered by a 396 went for $16,500. Good news for us truck guys, as the prices typically reflect the strength of the market.  A steady stream of old trucks...  A steady stream of old trucks were cruising the fairgrounds all weekend long. Dig the triple horns and six-pack catch cans.  Mark Willman’s Blue Grass,...  Mark Willman’s Blue Grass, Iowa–based 1951 Chevy was one of the nicest trucks at the show. It’s powered by an LS Chevy engine and features air suspension and countless body mods.  Need a bed for that longbed...  Need a bed for that longbed swap? They were there enmasse at the Sunday swap meet.  You don’t see too many international...  You don’t see too many international pickups done to the point of Dale Myrvik’s of Fargo, North Dakota. His 1962 shortbed featured a number of mild custom touches inside and out.  Rod and Linda Marinucci’s...  Rod and Linda Marinucci’s 1954 Dodge set itself out from the crowd by wearing an eye-catching orange on orange flames paintjob.  Bob and Joyce Bausman sat...  Bob and Joyce Bausman sat their 1946 Chevy pickup on a ’91 Dodge dualie truck chassis, powered by the same running gear (Cummins diesel). The Bausman’s towed their matching ½-ton Chevy from Parkersburg, Iowa.  We’ll let you write your own...  We’ll let you write your own caption for this one as it might get us into trouble!  We liked the modifications...  We liked the modifications made to Brock Shimon’s 1956 GMC extended-cab big-window.  Did someone say panel trucks?...  Did someone say panel trucks? There were a few there!  This chopped custom ’55 Cameo...  This chopped custom ’55 Cameo nicknamed Lo-Meo belongs to Gerry and Bette Galster of Isanti, MN.  A little rain didn’t stop...  A little rain didn’t stop these guys from having a good time!  Ray Boucher of Thunder Bay,...  Ray Boucher of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, gets the one-off award for his 1948 Fargo.  John Hastad of Brooklyn Park,...  John Hastad of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, is the proud owner of this beautiful black unibody. Chrome reverse smoothies, a lowered stance, and a red and white interior set, this 1961 Ford F-100 was set apart.  We like the two-toned green...  We like the two-toned green paint scheme on Bob Wamhoff’s 1941 Chevrolet.  We really like the style of...  We really like the style of Mark Schefter’s 1949 Studebaker from Fargo, North Dakota.  The subtlety of Gilles Dupras’...  The subtlety of Gilles Dupras’ Winnipeg–based 1957 Mercury caught our eye.  Dave Spooner of Chippewa Falls,...  Dave Spooner of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, had his custom ’51 Chevrolet loaded up with an equally custom motorcycle.  There were a number of off-brand...  There were a number of off-brand trucks at the show that really got our attention, including Doug and Andrea O’Shea’s 1947 International from Lake Elmo, Minnesota.  Or how about a ’41 Ford for...  Or how about a ’41 Ford for under $7,000 complete with a running Flathead?  Willys pickups are just plain...  Willys pickups are just plain cool, especially 409-powered ones. This ’42 belongs to Lonnie Cabb of Eagan, Minnesota, and runs a straight-axle and open headers.
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The Thinker??? - Haul Monitor
Ryan talks about the friendly badgering that goes on around the shop and overcoming obstacles that seemly pop up out of nowhere during a project....
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