This is the '34 LaSalle I built.  I started the car in 1986 and completed it in 1988.  I sold the car in 1990.  I entered the car in many classic original car shows; and, needless to say all the purists frowned on me for making it into a Street Rod.  They said I 'ruined' the car and the value of the car.  To Each His Own!  I sold the car as a Street Rod for twice the amount of the original car would have been worth.  The Street Rodders all loved the car.  God bless them all!  -  Joe Brienza

HotRod Magazine and George Barris got me in soooo much trouble when I was in School.  So many times, the sisters or nuns came up behind me and slapped me alongside my head when I was reading HotRod Magazine and admiring George Barris' cars.  Oh well, it was worth it!   -  Joe Brienza

Thanks to Joe, for sending in these pics and sharing great Rodding memories.   Thanks for cruisin' with us!!