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The event T-shirt

Uptown Whittier
Car Show

8-15-09
Historic Uptown Whittier, CA
Story & Photographs
by Roger Rohrdanz

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Established in 1887, Uptown Whittier has a unique style that is eclectic and vibrant with many shops, antique stores, restaurants, cafes, and a local movie theater. Tall trees line the streets and

provided shade for the show goers. The historic architecture of the buildings added an interesting backdrop for the cars.

The size of the 9th annual Car Show today seemed to surprise some people. It normally occupies about one block of picturesque Greenleaf Ave. This year it took two blocks of Greenleaf Ave and spread out the cross street of Philadelphia. Car count estimates were over 500. Every type of vehicle was represented including, classics, stock, street rods, traditional rods, dragsters, off-roaders, pickups, low riders, customs and European cars. A very live band played all day. The weather cooperated with comfortable 80 degree temperatures. There was a Raffle, a 50/50 drawing and the day finished with Awards.

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Banners welcome participants to the show.

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Featured on the event T-shirt, was Steve Babbitt’s, very well done, big block Chevy powered, ’55 Chevy from Belair from Diamond Bar, CA.

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Paired up with Steve’s “55 on the left is his evil twin, this really clean ’65 Chevy Chevelle is small block Chevy powered and owned by Gary Garcia of Ontario, CA.

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Cruisin’ into the show is this low & sleeve ’49 Cadillac El Dorado driven by LD Johnson of La Vern, CA.

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Of course this “Loud” ’71 Plymouth Duster owned by Carrie Borden, parked in front the “Hearing Center”!

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This blown 540 cu in Merlin powered ’74 Chevy S-10 Stepside Pickup quickly gets John Weening back and forth to Cerritos, CA.

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“Fire” accents the front of Ernie Robles’ ’72 Jeep Scrambler.

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WOW! What a cool car. A very sharp, 2 tone, ’37 Pontiac 2 door Sedan. The traditional Pontiac “stripes” run from across the trunk over the hood and down the middle of the wrap around grille. Check out the “Chief” stamped into the bumper!

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This heavily accessorized, two tone ’39 Chevy 4 door Master Deluxe belongs to Robert Baltierra.

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This sleek ’48 Chevy Fleetline has ALL the accessories. Check out the air conditioner Joe Torres put on the passenger side and the 4 rearview mirrors he put on the drivers side!

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Pat & Betty Scott drove their hot rod ’38 Chevy Master Deluxe Coupe all the way from Whittier, CA.

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Sal Pena’s “Sleeper” ’55 Chevy Bel Air from Whittier, CA. has an original 265 ci Chevy with later model Fuel Injection.

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This clean ’71 Chevy Chevelle hot rod belongs to George Langer from Whittier, CA.

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A pair of Nostalgia Top Fuelers are ready for a Cacklefest.

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Milton Wright’s 1921 Studebaker E.J.Touring is at the head of the car club known as the “Roaring 20’s”. The next car in line is a REO.

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Another “Roaring 20’s” club member is this beautiful ’29 Cadillac model 341B Convertible Coupe with rumbleseat. The proud owners are John & Cheryl Manifor of La Habra, CA.

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Duke Sauceda of Whittier, CA. decided he wanted a convertible, so he cut the top off his ’39 Chevy 2 door Sedan

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This ’48 Chevy Sedan Delivery “Woodie” belongs to George Lopez.

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5 Artillary wheels, nice 2 tone paint and lots of accent features make David Gutierrez’ ’50 Chevy Pickup stand out in any crowd

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Damien Salazar arrived with his “Quirky” pickup and two other friends.

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I’ve seen my first 30” wheel!!

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The hot band rocked all day.

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 Lots of vendors where showin’ their wares.

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Scenes from around the event.

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