1941 Ford pulled from a creek
Lake County >> Ten years ago, Jack McManus’s 1941 Ford convertible was upside down in a creek. It was a total wreck. Literally.McManus didn’t drag the thing out of the...
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Quick decision on car from childhood
Lake County >> When George Gomes was a kid, his dad bought a 1948 Chevy Fleetline for $50. Other than some sun damage to the backseat, which he remedied with...
From parts to a restomod 1966 Chevelle
Lakeport >> When you ask most classic car lovers how long they’ve been working on cars, you usually get an answer along the lines of, “My whole life.” Many kids...
What’s the word? Thunderbird
Lake County >> Thanks to pop culture, the 1950s Thunderbird is an iconic car. In “Grease,” Danny Zuko and his gang call themselves the T-birds. “American Graffiti” sees Suzanne Somers...
To do list — July 21
TodayMUSICLakeport: The Funky Dozen perform for the Summer Concert Series6 p.m. Library Park225 Park St.Middletown: Rockology performs classic rock9 p.m. -1:30 a.m. Twin Pine Casino Grapevine Bar & Lounge22223 Hwy....
Local man spends life working on engines
Lake County >> Fixing up classic cars is one of Bill Hern’s biggest passions — he has upwards of 20 projects sitting in his yard just waiting to shine —...
It’s all in the family
Lake County >> Some people might think that owning classic cars is a man’s hobby. Those people would be wrong.“It’s not one gender in the car world,” said Dwayne Harrold,...
To do list — July 7
TodayMUSICLakeport: The Swinging Chads perform rock, classics and Americana for the Summer Concert Series6 p.m. Library Park225 Park St.Middletown: Buck Ford performs country9 p.m. -1:30 a.m. Twin Pine Casino Grapevine...
An uncommon 1937 Pontiac
Lake County >> Pontiac convertibles of 1937 vintage are a rare breed. General Motors produced only 450. Any car enthusiast would probably be pretty excited to open a set of...
New band director takes students on the road
Kelseyville >> Duane Anderson has lofty ambitions. Solo and ensemble festivals, drum line and color guard competitions, band reviews, it’s all on the agenda for the Mountain Vista Middle School...
