Santiago’s Auto Repair
April 2, 2013
Since 1986, Volkswagens have been a huge part of the Pomona Swap Meet. One of PSM’s participating vendors, who also has a long history with VW’s, is Santiago’s Auto Repair. This full-service restoration shop has been keeping VW’s on the road since the 1980’s and they continue to help customers realize their vision with their ...
So Cal Broncos – April 14, 2013 Featured Car Club
April 2, 2013
Some owners of classic vehicles trailer their “pride and joy” to and from events to avoid wear and tear, weather and all the other numerous hazards of the road. Then, there is the group known as So Cal Broncos, whose events and activities are centered on just such hazards. As a matter of fact, they ...
Checkin’ In With Goodies and Family
April 2, 2013
It’s time again to check back in with Chris from Goodies and Family to see what “goodies” he found at the March 3rd Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car Show. When asked about the coolest items that he had found at the March meet, Chris reported the following: two original barber poles, one Vendo soda machine, ...
American Truck Historical Society Follow Up
April 2, 2013
It was fun to see the awesome display of trucks that our Featured Car Club, the ATHS- So. Cal Chapter, brought to show off at the March 3 swap meet. I hope everyone got to meet this great group of people and enjoy their trucks. They are really a unique club and as you can ...
The History Of The Volkswagen Beetle
March 30, 2013
The history of the Volkswagen Beetle is a very interesting story that expands over 50 years. Some people have no idea of it’s origin and others mistakenly think that Adolf Hitler created this car. Germany did play a huge part in making this car possible, but it was an Austrian automotive engineer that started this dream. That ...
It’s a Date: Father-Daughter Bonding at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show
March 22, 2013
Little girls love their daddies. She wants to help you work, but she can’t come to your office. She wants to drive with you, but she can’t quite see over the dashboard. So she holds your tools and hands you the ratchet or the filter wrench when you need it. Surprisingly she never wanders off. ...
Hot Rod & Custom Car Heritage on Full Display at Pomona
March 17, 2013
Customizing automobiles is as old a practice as the automobile itself, and you can see this automotive heritage on full display at the next Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car Show. The first customizers were often coach builders employed by society’s elite to make their cars “like none other.” But it was the 30’s, 40’s, ...
A Look at the History of Porsche
March 11, 2013
Porsche is one of the most iconic names in the entire automotive world. And while their newer cars are extremely advanced, it’s important to remember where they all came from. The company’s most famous car is the 911. Infact, the original 911 was known as the 901. However, there was a conflict with Peugot over the ...
Classic Car Show: Show and Sell Your Car
March 1, 2013
A Classic Car Show can be the perfect place to sell a classic car. However here are some basic preparations that should be made before attempting to sell. Make sure the car is in running condition, understand the value of the vehicle and understand how to price the vehicle. Car Mechanics Not all classic cars ...
Muscle Car Parts for Your Dream Machine
February 22, 2013
So you’ve been to the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show to peruse the vendors, car show and the classics that are offered for sale. The money is in the bank, just waiting for the right automobile to come along. While finding and starting on a project car is exciting, there are some issues ...
The Future of Car Shipping
February 19, 2013
Not many of us frequently ship vehicles to faraway ports. So when you sell your “baby” to someone in a foreign land, it helps to have a trustworthy ‘travel agent’ who will make sure your shipment makes it overseas safely. That’s where a company like CFR Rinkens comes into play. Recently, we caught up with ...
Quality Power
February 19, 2013
Back when many of our cars gleamed in the showroom, the starters and alternators that came on them were more than up to the challenge of handling their jobs. But in the ensuing decades so much has changed, including the demand we place on the starters and alternators. For example, imagine adding some air bags ...