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 Power & Performance News Published by Cam Benty Like This Page · Yesterday at 2:10pm · Edited ·  ·    A classic scene at car shows - a fan reviews the interior of this '70 Chevelle.


A classic scene at car shows – a fan reviews the interior of this ’70 Chevelle.

This 1969 Yenko Chevelle reminds of a time when cool, fast cars came from the dealership.

This 1969 Yenko Chevelle reminds of a time when cool, fast cars came from the dealership.

Now here's something you don't see every day - amaze red, 1969 Buick station wagon at a car show - love those rear tires.

Now here’s something you don’t see every day – amaze red, 1969 Buick station wagon at a car show – love those rear tires.

Flip up doors make for an interesting look. This 5th Gen Camaro is a wild custom for certain.

Flip up doors make for an interesting look. This 5th Gen Camaro is a wild custom for certain.

This 1970 'Cuda features a 360ci power as denoted by the rear quarter hockey stick decal.

This 1970 ‘Cuda features a 360ci power as denoted by the rear quarter hockey stick decal.

Remember when Javelins ran the red/white/blue Trans Am paint scheme?

Remember when Javelins ran the red/white/blue Trans Am paint scheme?

The Gasser craze is on. Not only where their cool '57's but also this very unique '65 Pontiac with swiss cheese grille and bumper.

The Gasser craze is on. Not only where their cool ’57’s but also this very unique ’65 Pontiac with swiss cheese grille and bumper.

While this '65 Impala may appear close to stock, it features a massive 468ci engine and reworked suspension - just to hit the highlights.

While this ’65 Impala may appear close to stock, it features a massive 468ci engine and reworked suspension – just to hit the highlights.

Along with all the muscle cars, some beautiful street rods such as this '33 Ford were also on display.

Along with all the muscle cars, some beautiful street rods such as this ’33 Ford were also on display.

Named Tru Blue, this '56 just glowed with the vibrant blue paint scheme. Check out that air cleaner.

Named Tru Blue, this ’56 just glowed with the vibrant blue paint scheme. Check out that air cleaner.

With LS2 Chevy power under the hood, this '67 Camaro features all the early Trans Am body cues.

With LS2 Chevy power under the hood, this ’67 Camaro features all the early Trans Am body cues.

Both of these Ford were created by the DWS crew from Huntington beach, CA. Attention to detail was amazing.

Both of these Ford were created by the DWS crew from Huntington beach, CA. Attention to detail was amazing.

This replica '69 Hemi Dart was sponsored by Frantic Vanni's Speed Shop.

This replica ’69 Hemi Dart was sponsored by Frantic Vanni’s Speed Shop.

Corvettes are always popular with car show enthusiast. This yellow/white coving '56 was really popped. The classic '62 is an iconic body style.

Corvettes are always popular with car show enthusiast. This yellow/white coving ’56 was really popped. The classic ’62 is an iconic body style.

Built for speed, these road racing Cobras were a big crowd favorite.

Built for speed, these road racing Cobras were a big crowd favorite.

Back again for another run at this year's Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals - a 1969 For Mustang with massive supercharger.

Back again for another run at this year’s Street Machine & Muscle Car Nationals – a 1969 For Mustang with massive supercharger.

Ford powered XKE

Ford powered XKE

1970 Challenger with 426 Hemi and 4-speed.

1970 Challenger with 426 Hemi and 4-speed.

1970 Dodge Challenger Hemi of Roger and Linda Cole from Chino CA.

1970 Dodge Challenger Hemi of Roger and Linda Cole from Chino CA.

Capturing a '67 Chevy II on canvas.

Capturing a ’67 Chevy II on canvas.

This rat rod VW was truly amazing.

This rat rod VW was truly amazing.

Another angle of the rat rod VW

Another angle of the rat rod VW.

A truly well done '64 GMC built by DWS.

A truly well done ’64 GMC built by DWS.

1964 GMC with big block power

1964 GMC with big block power

Overhaulin TV ' '70 Olds 442

Overhaulin TV ‘ ’70 Olds 442

1970 Olds 442 from Overhaulin' TV show

1970 Olds 442 from Overhaulin’ TV show

Classic Chrsyler cross ram on Hemi engine

Classic Chrsyler cross ram on Hemi engine

1963 Cadillac Eldorado convertible built on Overhaulin' TV show.

1963 Cadillac Eldorado convertible built on Overhaulin’ TV show.

Ready for war, hot candidates in the autocross competition.

Ready for war, hot candidates in the autocross competition.

Highly competitive 2013 Boss 302 autocross competitor.

Highly competitive 2013 Boss 302 autocross competitor.

Autocross racers came in a variety of different forms for this SMMCN event.

Autocross racers came in a variety of different forms for this SMMCN event.

Replica Beach Boys bnad was very fun.

Replica Beach Boys bnad was very fun.

1969 Mustangs were very popular with participants at the show.

1969 Mustangs were very popular with participants at the show.

AMC fans rejoice - a hot rod, Hot Wheels Rambler Wagoneer

AMC fans rejoice – a hot rod, Hot Wheels Rambler Wagonaire

Overhaulin shows collide. At right is Mark Oja who was shop forman for five year of the famous TV show and theunfogettable Courtney Hansen who hosted the show's early episodes.

Overhaulin shows collide. At right is Mark Oja who was shop forman for five year of the famous TV show and theunfogettable Courtney Hansen who hosted the show’s early episodes.

This 1963 Dodge sports both a hemi engine and massive supercharger.

This 1963 Dodge sports both a hemi engine and massive supercharger.

Upclose view of Dodge engine.

Upclose view of Dodge engine.

Waiting in line for the chassic dyno competition.

Waiting in line for the chassic dyno competition.

Got a light?

Got a light?

Did some ask for a fast Fairlne?

Did some ask for a fast Fairlne?

A very cool early model Chevy II wagon - very nice.

A very cool early model Chevy II wagon – very nice.

A very cool early model Chevy II wagon - very nice.

A very cool early model Chevy II wagon – very nice.

TCI's Chevy II was a a front runner in autocross competition

TCI’s Chevy II was a a front runner in autocross competition.

TCI's Chevy II was a a front runner in autocross competition

TCI’s Chevy II was a a front runner in autocross competition.

Another TCI suspended machine, this '55 run an LSX454 engine.

Another TCI suspended machine, this ’55 run an LSX454 engine.

Close up of that engine in purple '55.

Close up of that engine in purple ’55.

If there is a new trend among throwback builds it is the creation of straight axle, Gassers.

If there is a new trend among throwback builds it is the creation of straight axle, Gassers.

From '70 Z28 Camaros to gassers, this show had it all!

From ’70 Z28 Camaros to gassers, this show had it all!

Another angle on this cool '57 Gasser.

Another angle on this cool ’57 Gasser.

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Even the Led Sleed fans had something to cheer about this this very cool Cadillac.

Shades of the past, this classic Ford was a regular on the events cruise circuit.

Shades of the past, this classic Ford was a regular on the events cruise circuit.

This '56 Chevy featured the full Ride Tech suspension treatment.

This ’56 Chevy featured the full Ride Tech suspension treatment.

The turbo plumbgin in this '56 Chevy was very well done.

The turbo plumbgin in this ’56 Chevy was very well done.

This '69 Chevelle did well in autocross competition. The creative treatments to the body made it a standout performer.

This ’69 Chevelle did well in autocross competition. The creative treatments to the body made it a standout performer.

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The Anderson Components booth featured some very fast machines – understatment?

Paul Purfendi's awesome blown '65 Mustang.

Paul Purfendi’s awesome blown ’65 Mustang.

Engine detail on Mustang on Power & Performance News Magazine editor's choice award.

Engine detail on Mustang on Power & Performance News Magazine editor’s choice award.

Jim Hix's '4 Willys won the editor's choice award for Street Rod Life Magazine.

Jim Hix’s ‘4 Willys won the editor’s choice award for Street Rod Life Magazine.

This awesome '32 Ford was over the top with cool Fuel Altered style.

This awesome ’32 Ford was over the top with cool Fuel Altered style.

This '73 Cuda 340 was won of the cleanest Mopar as the show.

This ’73 Cuda 340 was won of the cleanest Mopar as the show.

Lighting up the tires prior to a stop box run - in preparation for the burn out contest to come.

Lighting up the tires prior to a stop box run – in preparation for the burn out contest to come.

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The stop box competition is a real test of man, machine and braking technique.

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Tech Editor Jeff Smith works out his S10 Chevy with hard stop in stop boc competition.

Each participant had the ability to check the real power output of their vehicle on the Dyno Jet chassis dyno.

Each participant had the ability to check the real power output of their vehicle on the Dyno Jet chassis dyno.

The TCI Chevy II in full autocross mode.

The TCI Chevy II in full autocross mode.

This C2 Corvette was one of the fastest of the day.

This C2 Corvette was one of the fastest of the day.

Another classic Corvette that did very well at the event, it sports LS engine power underhood.

Another classic Corvette that did very well at the event, it sports LS engine power underhood.

This Galaxie's hood treatment was funcational and very well done. The car is owned by Jim Williams of Hoacienda Heights and features a 392ci Windsor engine and 5-speed trans with Air Ride suspension.

This Galaxie’s hood treatment was funcational and very well done. The car is owned by Jim Williams of Hoacienda Heights and features a 392ci Windsor engine and 5-speed trans with Air Ride suspension.

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Across from the Buick GN contingent was the grouping of Monte Carlo SS vehicle of various years – all part of a club outing.

The local G Body-holics were in full force on Sunday with Monte Carlo and Buick GN cars.

The local G Body-holics were in full force on Sunday with Monte Carlo and Buick GN cars.

The Matte black Ford Fairlane was beautifully constructed.

The Matte black Ford Fairlane was beautifully constructed.

Winner of the Street Rod Life editor's pick award was this Willys of Jim Hix - certainly you can see why.

Winner of the Street Rod Life editor’s pick award was this Willys of Jim Hix – certainly you can see why.

Gerald Lum cranks his '71 Camaro Z/28 through the cones of the autocross. Lum bought this car new in '71 nad has raced it ever since.

Gerald Lum cranks his ’71 Camaro Z/28 through the cones of the autocross. Lum bought this car new in ’71 nad has raced it ever since.

There were only a few Mercurys at this show but this one was superb. The American Graffiti Cyclone packed full Ford 427 ci FE power under hood.

There were only a few Mercurys at this show but this one was superb. The American Graffiti Cyclone packed full Ford 427 ci FE power under hood.

Chris Jacobs from Overhaulin and other Velocity TV shows were on set to sign autographs and been with fans at the show.

Chris Jacobs from Overhaulin and other Velocity TV shows were on set to sign autographs and been with fans at the show.

Straight out of Two Lane Black Top, this '55 with straight axle and flip front looked the part of the TV racer.

Straight out of Two Lane Black Top, this ’55 with straight axle and flip front looked the part of the TV racer.

Some classic logos for a classic '55 Chevy

Some classic logos for a classic ’55 Chevy.

The burnout contest was especially colorful this year with blue tire smoke from this classic Chevy II

The burnout contest was especially colorful this year with blue tire smoke from this classic Chevy II.

It may not be pretty but this Monte Carlo can certainly boil the hides.

It may not be pretty but this Monte Carlo can certainly boil the hides.

Movie fans will remember this GTO from the movie XXX. Fernando Mora restored the car to "set ready" condition. The car was originally one of 12 built for the movie by Eddie Paul - this was one of the few that survived and the best one left today.

Movie fans will remember this GTO from the movie XXX. Fernando Mora restored the car to “set ready” condition. The car was originally one of 12 built for the movie by Eddie Paul – this was one of the few that survived and the best one left today.

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