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oil4kids
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I spoke with Dick Milner who drove the Alan Green Z11 fastback Nova, a month or so back, Nice guy !!
that car may still exist in florida somewhere without the motor
was one of a batch of fastback novas for Bill Thomas, theres one one ebay right now without the fastback option, however .......real?
Back in the day Milner told me that if a car got out in front of him he would just hold out first gear a little longer......7 grand 8 grand .... ah the good old days when parts were available or somewhat available
and no, hes not named after the guy in American Graffitti but i did ask.
that car may still exist in florida somewhere without the motor
was one of a batch of fastback novas for Bill Thomas, theres one one ebay right now without the fastback option, however .......real?
Back in the day Milner told me that if a car got out in front of him he would just hold out first gear a little longer......7 grand 8 grand .... ah the good old days when parts were available or somewhat available
and no, hes not named after the guy in American Graffitti but i did ask.
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oil4kids
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yes I know, I was referring to his last name but why did George Lucus pick Milner out of all the names, ie Smith, Jones etc
you may remember in American Graf. 2 John starts racing a pro drag car a dragster at the track, Dick Milner was popular on the west coast years before the movie
you may remember in American Graf. 2 John starts racing a pro drag car a dragster at the track, Dick Milner was popular on the west coast years before the movie
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Well, being as it got brought up, I just got this info on a local event:
The streets of Modesto are where George Lucas cruised! And it was those teenage years of having fun and rolling on the roads of the Central Valley that set off a wave of American nostalgia following the release of American Graffiti in 1973.
We’re honoring the 35th anniversary of American Graffiti and its place in our local heritage with an all-day celebration at the State Theater on May 31st, 2008. There will be cars, including the original, screen-used T-bird driven by Suzanne Somers, and other exciting "Graffiti memorabilia" on display at the State and nearby Anderson's Gallery. A fun and educational program from 12:00-2:00 (free admission) will include presentations from members of Modesto’s Faros car club, which Lucas featured in the movie. Candy Clark, who played "Debbie" in American Graffiti will also speak, and cinematographer Haskell Wexler will make a rare appearance as part of the anniversary celebration.
A Rock 'n Roll and Doo-Wop Review featuring songs from the soundtrack will hit the stage at 4pm and a 7:00pm screening of American Graffiti will conclude the day’s event. The film will be preceded by a talk from the dynamic and renowned film historian Peter Kramer. Peter spoke at the Star Wars 30th anniversary event last year at Modesto Junior College, and is returning from England to speak about American Graffiti’s place in American movies and popular culture. It will be an amazing tribute to our local jewel of American nostalgia, a jewel placed here by our own George Jr.!
Modesto has a rich "California car culture" history, and that is no less evident than in Gene Winfield’s connection to the valley. Gene is a legend in custom car creation, and got his start opening an auto shop right here in Modesto back in 1946. After relocating to southern California, he went on to make a number of custom creations for the film and television industry, including the shuttlecraft from the original Star Trek series, and the famous "Spinner" automobile from the sci-fi classic Blade Runner. We are very excited to have Gene back in Modesto to talk about his years of amazing work and the good old times growing up right here! He will be part of the panel discussion that kicks off at noon and will be signing copies of a recently released book written about him.
Remember, when Harrison Ford sang "Some Enchanted Evening," he was singing about hot summer nights cruising in Modesto, not Petaluma or Reno. Be there or be square!
Well, being as it got brought up, I just got this info on a local event:
Happy Birthday American Graffiti
When George Lucas asked, "Where were you in '62," he was talking about only one place. His home town of Modesto.The streets of Modesto are where George Lucas cruised! And it was those teenage years of having fun and rolling on the roads of the Central Valley that set off a wave of American nostalgia following the release of American Graffiti in 1973.
We’re honoring the 35th anniversary of American Graffiti and its place in our local heritage with an all-day celebration at the State Theater on May 31st, 2008. There will be cars, including the original, screen-used T-bird driven by Suzanne Somers, and other exciting "Graffiti memorabilia" on display at the State and nearby Anderson's Gallery. A fun and educational program from 12:00-2:00 (free admission) will include presentations from members of Modesto’s Faros car club, which Lucas featured in the movie. Candy Clark, who played "Debbie" in American Graffiti will also speak, and cinematographer Haskell Wexler will make a rare appearance as part of the anniversary celebration.
A Rock 'n Roll and Doo-Wop Review featuring songs from the soundtrack will hit the stage at 4pm and a 7:00pm screening of American Graffiti will conclude the day’s event. The film will be preceded by a talk from the dynamic and renowned film historian Peter Kramer. Peter spoke at the Star Wars 30th anniversary event last year at Modesto Junior College, and is returning from England to speak about American Graffiti’s place in American movies and popular culture. It will be an amazing tribute to our local jewel of American nostalgia, a jewel placed here by our own George Jr.!
Modesto has a rich "California car culture" history, and that is no less evident than in Gene Winfield’s connection to the valley. Gene is a legend in custom car creation, and got his start opening an auto shop right here in Modesto back in 1946. After relocating to southern California, he went on to make a number of custom creations for the film and television industry, including the shuttlecraft from the original Star Trek series, and the famous "Spinner" automobile from the sci-fi classic Blade Runner. We are very excited to have Gene back in Modesto to talk about his years of amazing work and the good old times growing up right here! He will be part of the panel discussion that kicks off at noon and will be signing copies of a recently released book written about him.
Remember, when Harrison Ford sang "Some Enchanted Evening," he was singing about hot summer nights cruising in Modesto, not Petaluma or Reno. Be there or be square!
bubbletop1961
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I could only wish. When I was 18 I got to see where it happens in modesto. But I was not there at the right time. Still very cool to say Ive been there. Id put that and woodward ave on my 2 biggest car places Ive visited. Please get some cool pics for us. Is there a web sight for the cruise?
The city kinda locked down or restricted the cruise to the official car show participants, so I don't know of any official web sites. This was inevitable after all of the little bangers and their hondas began to "participate" in the cruise, crashing their crap into some pretty nice cars, shooting at each other, etc.
The week before the official graffiti night there is normally a show every night at different local businesses owned by enthusiasts; City Tire, Al's Furniture, Tradeway Trans, Mike's Roadhouse, etc. Then the manin show is on the MJC campus, where I will probably try to get most of the pics. Also, the Fruityard, a few miles out of town, puts on their own show, concert, etc. So it is a couple of weeks of cars, all of the motels and parking lots are full...and a few of were actually here in '62 also!
It's a lot of fun, and I am lucky to live right in the middle of it. I could walk to everything, but usually I let my wife drive the Nova and we make the rounds. (That takes courage!).
The week before the official graffiti night there is normally a show every night at different local businesses owned by enthusiasts; City Tire, Al's Furniture, Tradeway Trans, Mike's Roadhouse, etc. Then the manin show is on the MJC campus, where I will probably try to get most of the pics. Also, the Fruityard, a few miles out of town, puts on their own show, concert, etc. So it is a couple of weeks of cars, all of the motels and parking lots are full...and a few of were actually here in '62 also!
It's a lot of fun, and I am lucky to live right in the middle of it. I could walk to everything, but usually I let my wife drive the Nova and we make the rounds. (That takes courage!).
They have been the trend setter, since the beginning. If it wasn't for these early racers and companys, where would we be.
Skip
Btw
there is a website:
www.visitmodesto.com
has a link to some graffiti events if anyone is interested.
there is a website:
www.visitmodesto.com
has a link to some graffiti events if anyone is interested.