Thursday 14th as Jon the donater of the MG nervously awaits the arrival of his new Granddaughter, Steve, Dave and Mark, expert car haulers, arrive to take the MG to it's new (Temporary) home. Actually Jon doesn't seem all that nervous !
Shelbo hooks up the front straps, mmm how do these work ??????
Steve Quinn knows what he's doing....
Firmly secured, ready to roll ! Thank you so much Jon !
As the sun sets, the MG arrives at it's new home....
Vojtisek can't help grinning as he skillfully negotiates the trailer ramps, which appear to have been designed for wider cars...it JUUUST fits without falling in-between them...
Two is always better than one..Steve's Camaro gets a new garage buddy, American Muscle, meet British style ! Beautiful Garage space donated by Mr "did I mention this is temporary ?" Quinn. Thanks Steve !
Stop back soon for more updates and progress reports
MG pick up and delivery
MG Midget for City Mission
After a significant pause in any major car projects Full Throttle is back in business. This Beautiful MG has been donated by a very generous local man to our new partner City Mission. We plan to get the car running and cleaned up for a new lucky owner, the car will be raffled in the fall. City Mission hope to raise money for its schooling program for the children of Brightmore, Detroit. Check back to see our progress and news.
AutoRama 2008
Photos by Dave F. and Dan L.
This year's AutoRama was the best ever, and I've been going since I was a kid in the '60s. Back then we'd gawk at the incredible creations, that can only be described as "auto sculpture", by legendary George Barris.
This year people stopped to admire our T-Bucket. Which, as you'll see by the photos, looked great. It was a "sweet spot in time" for Team Full Throttle.
Overall, the raffle brought in $18,837 ($5,720 generated during AutoRama weekend) for the Open Door Rescue Mission! Along the way we studied the Bible, grew together as group of Christian men, and served God.
Palm trees, sand (yes, sand, look closely) ... listen and you can hear the Beach Boys singing "California Girls" from their "Endless Summer" album.
Mac drumming up some last minute ticket sales.
John demonstrates a slightly more easygoing sales technique :)
Between conversations, Rick gets bite to eat.
Mac, Pastor Farris, Toan, Dave S., and Steve L. posing for a photo-op.
Our graphic artist John L., showcasing the "T" and the sign's artwork.
March 7-9 - Come See Us at AutoRama This Weekend!
Our scouts tell us the "T" is looking good at the Detroit AutoRama! Come see us at space #1331, in the middle of the upper level. Look for the aisle with the red '58 Rambler wagon and black '57 Chrysler. Head down that aisle. We're about half way down, right hand side. Look for the lighted palm trees. (Really.)
March 5th - AutoRama, the Final Road Trip
Our "Fab Four", Greg, Mac, Mike, and Rick registering the"T" at AutoRama. For those of us that have to wait until the show formally opens, heres how it went down...
