2011 Ridler Winner -50′s Ford Wins
February 27, 2011 by pikesan · 7 Comments
2011 Ridler Winner – It’s Official
Picture by: Dan Baker of Alumicraft
Well if you were watching Facebook, you’da found out 30 minutes early, but the results are in and this 1956 Ford Sunliner Convertible owned by Bruce & Judy Ricks of Sapulpa, OK is the Ridler winner for 2011 from Detroit Autorama.
I couldn’t agree more and, in fact, I picked this car to win it on Friday night!
Here’s what we know about this bad Henry Ford from the Oh-kay:
In the custom engine compartment, there’s my favorite, the 427 SOHC. Why’s it my fave? Have you ever heard one? They rev-up nearly instantly and make a sound like no other. (There’s a 60′s Sunliner running around Phoenix with one that I need to do a story on!)
According the the build card, this is an original 427 SOC “Cammer” motor. (Thus the name, “Suncammer”) Sitting on top of a one-off, custom made, cross ram intake manifold that even has a “Ford prototype” casting number on it (super cool touch!). Feeding fuel are these rare of rare Autolite inline four barrel carbs. Back in the 60′s when SCCA Trans-AM racing was hot, Ford wanted to stretch the “single four-barrel” rules some and line-up all four barrels to equally distribute fuel to each cylinder. These race only carbs (some without an idle circuit!) were dead with the racing program by the 70′s.
Needless to say, this trick engine must have rev’d this car to the top amidst some great contenders.
I’ll ad more info as I get it, but here’s a few more details about the “Suncammer”:
- Interior by Gabe’s
- All nickel plating by Jon Wright Custom Chrome Plating
- Custom mixed Dupont Hot Hues
- Tremec TKO-500 transmission
- Tiger Quick change reare axle
- Baer 6 piston disc brakes
- Air ride by Ridetech
- Custom Schott performance 18′s and 20′s with Pirelli 225 and 295′s
- Body Mods: I’ll need more room… here’s what Dan from Alumicraft said:
Man there were so many unnoticed mods on this car, from being pie sectioned from zero at the rear wheel well to 4″ at the front fender, custom rocker panels, custom made CNC milled side trim, a “One off” custom made cross ram style intake complete with experimental Ford part numbers, firing order and the Ford logo cast into the intake. Custom made grille to match the reworked grille opening, both bumped rec’d a nip/tuck/flip. This car just “worked”
Well, if you agree or not, I’d like to hear… but this is the 2011 Ridler winner.
Vote with me or against me here: 2011 Ridler Award Contenders – You Vote
Anyone got pictures of this car outside? Please email admin@myrideisme.com
2011 Detroit Autorama – I’m Psychic
February 26, 2011 by pikesan · 3 Comments
2011 Ridler Winner?
Picture by: Megan Boyd
Join hands now as we call upon the spirits of past Ridler Award winners to psychic-ly or maybe psychotic-ly choose the big winner for the 2011 Detroit Autorama.
Hear me now great and all knowing Chip Foose, here me wise-one, Mr. Troy Trepanier… are you there? Is that you Tammy Ray? Help me Obi-Wan Don Ridler!
I see a Ford. It’s AMAZING! It even has a Ford engine in it… an original 427 SOC “Cammer” motor at that. Thus the name, “Suncammer”. On top of a one-off cast intake manifold sit equally rare Autolite inline four barrel carbs. Fantastic!!
From there, add interior by Gabe’s, all nickel plating by Jon Wright Custom Chrome Plating and custom mixed Dupont Hot Hues and I see our new champ!
I give you the 1956 Ford Sunliner Convertible owned by Bruce & Judy Ricks of Sapulpa, OK.
Agree?
Vote with me or against me here: 2011 Ridler Award Contenders – You Vote
I was right!
The “Suncammer” took home the Ridler Award and from the comment left by “Grilleguy” over in the voting story, it sounds like the clear winner:
The winner 1) The ‘56 Ford Suncammer. Man there were so many unnoticed mods on this car, from being pie sectioned from zero at the rear wheel well to 4″ at the front fender, custom rocker panels, custom made CNC milled side trim, a “One off” custom made cross ram style intake complete with experimental Ford part numbers, firing order and the Ford logo cast into the intake. Custom made grille to match the reworked grille opening, both bumped rec’d a nip/tuck/flip. This car just “worked”
What do you think?
I could use more pictures of this car if you have them… please email admin@myrideisme.com
2011 Detroit Autorama: You Choose the Ridler
February 25, 2011 by pikesan · 51 Comments
2011 Ridler Award Contenders from World of Wheels
Update! Details and more pictures of the 2011 Ridler Winner
I was right!! Picked to win early thanks to my psychic friends… 2011 Ridler Winner prediction
Story & Pictures by: Megan Boyd
The 2011 Detroit Autorama is off to another sizzling start in snowy Detroit, Michigan. No worries, a little snow never slows the dedicated hot rodders that make their way to one of the nation’s best known indoor hot rod and custom car show.
At this year’s 59th Annual Detroit Autorama, the best of the best have again gathered in the Cobo Center to compete for one of the top custom car award in the land, the coveted, “Ridler Award”. (To learn more about the Ridler Award, click here)
Take a look at these first shots and tell us what you think!
Which car’s your favorite? Vote down below…
Why? (Your opinion counts!)
How do this year’s car’s compare to last year’s? Check the 2010 Ridler Award “Great 8″
Now the Contenders (in no particular order):
“Cooper Head” – 1940 Ford Hardtop owned by Kenneth Tallent of McKinney, TX
Class: Radical Custom Rod Coupe 1935-1948
1939 Ford Custom owned by Mike and Rose Lethert of Roseville, MN
Class: Radical Custom Rod Convertible 1935-1948 (Click the picture to see it full size)
“N Veee” – 1947 Chevy Roadster Pick Up owned by Tim and Marianna Gunsalus of West Alexandria, OH
Class: Radical Pick Up
“Business Edition” – 1951 Chevy Business Coupe owned by Derick Samson of Marshall, MO
Class: Radical Hardtop
“Suncammer” – 1956 Ford Sunliner Convertible owned by Bruce & Judy Ricks of Sapulpa, OK
Class: (all it’s own? it’s not shown…)
“Assassin” – 1957 Chevrolet 210 Sedan owned by Kenny Frederic of Dutchtown, LA
Class: Semi Hardtop
1962 Corvette owned by Bruce and Torie Milyaid of Grand Junction, CO
Class: Full Sport
1963 Buick Riviera owned by Jim Marciniak of Andover, MN
Class: Radical Hardtop
There you have it! The best of the best from the Detroit Autorama. For more info on this show and all the World of Wheels car shows click here.
Stay tuned to for the Ridler Award winner!
Now choose your favorite. Vote here (and don’t forget to say WHY below):
Loading ...2010 Ridler Winner Announced: Gold Digger
February 28, 2010 by pikesan · 18 Comments
Pictures by: Doug Nykanen
The votes are in both in Cobo Hall at the Detroit Autorama and here at MyRideisMe.com where you could Vote for your favorite “Great 8″ car. Funny thing is, by 2 votes, the very unofficial voting picked “Gold Digger” same as the judges in Detroit.
We’ll have more pictures of the Ridler winner and the rest of the Detroit Autorama soon, but for now, here’s the shots we have of this beautiful hot rod.
At this level, every car is perfect. Without sitting inside or hearing from the builders how they did it or why, or maybe cranking up the tunes, we just get to stare and go… yea, that’s extremely well done.
Anyone have a picture showing this engine compartment in a little more detail? (I asked, and Kevin from extrudabody.com hooked me up! Thanks to Tammy, the owner for sending it to him)
Notice: A total lack of wires, even for what’s must be electronic fuel injection. When’s the last time you looked under the hood of a modern car. If you’d remove the over-sized engine cover, you’d see a MESS of wires and clutter. That’s when you truly appreciated the detail of a show car like this.
So here it is, the 2010 Ridler Award winner Gold Digger owned by Tammy Ray of Dahlonega, Georgia. The builder was T&T Customs. I’d include a link to them, but I can’t find it. Someone help me out.
Like the 2010 “America’s Most Beautiful Roadster” winner, “Possessed”, I’m sure there’ll be some heated (and sometimes just hateful) discussion about “Gold Digger”. I hope you’ll discuss it right here in the comments. (you don’t have to be a member to comment)
Mike Dingham, owner of Possessed, defended his AMBR win and gave his side of the controversy about being disqualified at one point during the show. Any time you assemble great roadsters like the AMBR contenders, a somewhat heated discussion’s bound to happen. Plus, unlike Gold Digger, the styling of Mike’s 33 Ford left more than a few people scratching their head.
The Ridler Award and America’s Most Beautiful Roadster are, in my mind, the top two hot rod awards in the country. (Agree?) So congratulation to Tammy Ray (I heard she’s a gold mine owner/operator, thus the name…) for a great car and a great achievement.
Let the discussion begin.
2010 Detroit Autorama: Hot rods, customs, and Ridler contenders oh my!
February 27, 2010 by Megan · 31 Comments
Story by: Megan Boyd
Pictures by: Doug Nykanen
Vote for your favorite in the poll below… then check out the 2010 Ridler Award Winner – Story Here
Help Choose the 2011 Ridler Award Winner Here
The 2010 Detroit Autorama is off to a hot start in the frigid city of Detroit. The 58th Annual event has once again gathered the best of the best to debut, show, and share their hot rods and customs ranging from the mild to the wild. Make sure to vote for your favorite below.
The competition for the prestigious Ridler Award is heating up having drawn contenders from all across the nation, including 2 cars from Washington state. The Great 8 finalists for the award include the usual Fords and Chevys as well as two unique makes this year– Packard and Dodge. In addition to the variety of makes there has also been a cross selection of body styles chosen– a roadster, 2 coupes, a Victoria, a touring phaeton, a two door sedan, and a pick up truck–which could make history as being the very first pick up to win the Ridler Award. (To learn more about the Ridler Award, click here)
The Great 8 (sponsored by Pirelli Tire) in contention for the Ridler Award are as follows (in no particular order):
- 1932 Ford roadster Timeless owned by Rich, Paige, and Hoochie Udell of Swan Lake, Montana. The seafoam green metallic deuce was built by John Watts of Cincinnati, Ohio and is powered 1957 Chrysler 300C V8.
- 1934 Ford 3 window coupe Kraken owned by Scott and Jan Burton of Draper, Illinois. The black and olive coupe was built by Smitty’s Automotive in Tiffin, Ohio. The coupe is powered by a 547 Hemi with Hilborn Injection.
- 1937 Chevy Master Deluxe 2Extremz owned and built by Sue and Bill Keck of Dubuque, Iowa. The two-door Chevy sedan is powered by a ‘Fast Burn’ ZZ4 producing 385 hp.
- 1934 Ford 3 window coupe owned by Jim and Dana Linton of Woodway, Washington. The blue-flamed coupe was built by Hot Rod Fabrication of Auburn, WA and is powered by a 426ci Hemi.
- 1933 Ford Victoria owned by Bob and Jean Walrich of South Lyon, Michigan. The black Vicky was built by Terry Wayne.
- 1933 Ford Phaeton Gold Digger owned by Tammy Ray of Dahlonega, Georgia. The, you guessed it, gold colored touring car was built by T&T Customs.
- 1934 Packard Boat Tail Coupe Myth owned by Francis J. Roxas of Hinsdale, Illinois. The two-toned copper and brown coupe is powered by a Packard V12 modified to over 500ci.
- 1933 Dodge Pick Up Ramrod owned by Steve Frisbee. The dark purple candy pick up was built by Steve’s Auto Restoration of Portland, Oregon and is powered by an all Mopar drivetrain.
Stay tuned to for the Ridler Award winner! – Update:
And the 2010 Ridler Award Winner is…
Which one would you choose? Vote here:
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