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Last month we talked about exciting the kids about our wheels by helping them use theirs. As stated, we will be providing lunch and treats at the Grand Opening of the new Condon Park Skate Park. While classic car space is very limited, word has gone out to the Car community at large and I think it will be a good day to stir up interest. The local Skate Club is pushing out news far and wide so we also have the opportunity to talk about “Cruisin’ the Pines” to more than locals. Long time members know that fellow member Gary Dodds was a key component and factor in the origins of the skate board. That should also draw some interest and maybe a little media curiosity. The flip side of the coin is the skate boarders will be at our September show to help us draw families and kids

By: The Roving Reporter, Don I did talk to the owner of this, (above) what I call a Cadillac Coupe. It was built by him and his Father,very time consuming build. It has a narrowed 1947 hood and front grill.The front fenders are also from a 47 Caddie. The doors, top, and rear fenders and trunk are from a British MG.It sits on a modified 1977 Camero frame and chassie.It is powered by a 350 Chevy engine. As you might expect it caught everyones eye and was the talk of the day. Really a fun car.  The Pinto [below] is owned by Tom Lewis, who sold his Ranchero and bought the Pinto. I think he found it in Colfax. It has a 289 bored to a 302 and he says it will do wheelies. I told him he should get a set of wheelie bars for it! Don’t punch it

We had a great meeting in late January with members of “Nevada County Skate” which is all about Skate Boarding, the City of Grass Valley which will be opening its’ redone skate park, the City of Nevada City which will be building a new skate park and our club members who were in on the birth of today’s skate board. “Hot Boards and Hot Rods” is the idea. If you were at the club’s ‘pik nik’ at Condon Park last Fall you likely saw the kids coming down from the temporary rink and stopping to visit and admire our Rods parked in the BBQ area. Several of them asked questions and yak’ed  with us owners. The lights went on. How can we connect with these kids? How can we show them our hot wheels and stir their interest? Their hobby has a huge base. How can we appeal to it

Roamin Angel Sandi M. (third from the right in the back row) volunteers her time to the Penn Valley Auxiliary Thrift Shop. Recently, the Auxiliary donated $300,000 to the Penn Valley Fire Department. Ambulances, fire engines, water tenders, command vehicles, rescue units—everything with wheels—has been paid for with funding from the Penn Valley Fire Auxiliary. CAR CLUB PLAQUES: At one time in the past, you may have contacted me with a question or comment about a car club plaque that was on my website. And some of you may have contributed a photo of a plaque you have, or had. This month I added 43 new photos to my website and I now have over 12,000 car club plaque photos on my website. Many of what I’m finding now are on posted on a Facebook group I joined and I’m finding them faster than I can edit and add them

By: The Roving Reporter, Don January 11, 2026: It sems like there are alot of shows and cruises starting in May. The Oro Dam Cruisers show in Oroville I believe the 16th and 17th of May. I spoke with Rob at Humpty Dumptys and he says that he will have the cruise-in nights starting in May also. The Auburn Cruise night will start in May. I haven’t heard of anything in April yet, but I will let you know. There is still Cars and Coffee on Saturdays, of course. It has been a little chilly in the morning and we have had a lot of rain, but we head to the donut shop to warm and coffee up. Once the sun comes up it is not to chilly. Happy New Year! Lets get our Hot Rods ready for the new year! January 31, 2026: It was a good morning at