DETROIT AUTORAMA CUSTOM BIKE SHOW

[bicycledon]

Hey guys,
It is almost here. The Detroit Autorama custom Bike Show. This will be the 14th Autorama Bicycle Show hosted by Debbie and Don of Al Petri Bicycles. The show has gone through major changes throught the years. Starting as Lowrider shows, It has evolved into Resto, Kustom, Rat, Chopper, Freak, etc. Anything kool with pedals. Stop by Detroit's Cobo Hall on March 6, 7, or 8th and check out the boss motown rides. 60 bikes strong this year will be the best yet.
peace,
Bicycledon and his lovely wife Debbie

 

[aka_locojoe]

Good luck with the show. Somebody take pics!

 

[tr1ke]

Here are a couple that I got yesterday. There were so many cool bikes, these were the shots that turned out the best/didn't have a person walking into the shot...

 

[Boardtrack fan]

Here are some of my pictures. I will post car and motorcycle pictures in "the other talk". It was great to finally meet nogoodnick, giggles and chainsaw. I wish I had more time to talk but, I was with a small group and didn't want to hold them up. Hopefully we can talk more at the Freakbike ride on Belle isle or at Saline. Lots of restored BMX bikes this year. I took a picture of giggles new ride but, she said that she has not posted any pictures so, I thought I would leave the unveiling to her. Great looking bike by the way.

This bike was way nicer than it was new. Great paint and show chrome. The bike originally owned by his father.

A fellow Ratrodder.

Nogoodnicks fine machine.

 

[aka_locojoe]

Thanks for the photos guys. Cool stuff. In the background of one of the the black trike photos there is what looks like a banana seat tandem. Got any pics of that.

 

[bicycledon]

Hi,
That tandem was called Daisy Daisy. A huffy tandem done in mod style. I will have my pics up in a day or two for you all.
peace,'
Bicycledon

 

[Chainsaw]

Wow! Great pics guys!

Thank you very much to Don and Deb for putting on another great show! It was really cool to see such a variation of all the bikes. It's just one more chunk of proof that the bike building hobby is a big ol' family!
From start to finish, there's always something cool going on in the bike area. But my favorite was when Don gave Gigs and I the privilege of building up the "Worst of Show" trophy! He gave us a slightly broken trophy, a can of spray bomb black, a small budget and our imaginations. Luckily we had some basic tools and fast food wrappers, along with a first aid kit! :shock: :wink: Speed Cult came to our rescue with a big rusty Detroit "D" and some wiring. Dropping the trophy, scuffing it up against the wall and just plan breaking parts off, really brought this baby alive. A little well placed spraying, some more pavement and wire brushing and .... Yeah I like it! Ending with some Ketchup stained band aids, black tape and well placed MacDonalds and candy bar wrappers, made the "Worst" pop! Last but not least was the big rusty "D" and it was finished! :mrgreen:

Sorry I didn't get a better picture of the trophy.


Here's a pic of Gigs bike ....

She was crunched for time, so the front didn't get raked out as needed and some other mods didn't get completed. She plans on doing the rest in the next few weeks. She'll keep ya posted. For those who would like to see her build thread ....
http://www.forum.freakbikenation.com/ph ... =17&t=1418

Thanks to all the guys that stopped by to B.S.with us and hope to see you guys soon! I'll be getting all my pictures posted in the next few days, so be ready!

 

[bicycledon]

Hi,
Here is a winners list. Best of Show and Soecial Awards to follow tomarrow.
peace,'Bicycledon
Al Petri's Custom Bicycle Show at .the Detroit Autorama
This was the 14th year Debbie and Don Van Cleave, from Al Petri and Sons Bicycles, hosted the Custom Bicycle Show at the Detroit Autorama. Following is the official 2009 winner list.

Old School Kustom Ladies
1st Place- Lindsay Myers, Jonas Brothers Burning Up
2nd Place- Dora Giggles Johnson, Teachers Nightmare

Old School Kustom
1st Place- Eddie Jackson, OG Black
2nd Place- Durrell Robinson, Dyno Roadster

Retro Modified
1st Place- Jamie Chapp, Sentimental Journey
2nd Place- Larry Hornsby, 55 JC Higgins
3rd Place- Jeff Chapp, 54 Columbia 5 Star

Chopper Kustom
1st Place- Don Davis, Big Tool
2nd Place- Mary West, Girl Gone Bad
3rd Place- Dave Caul, Red Barron

Special Intrest
1st Place- David Johnstone, Hatchet Warrior
2nd Place- Jim Chainsaw Johnson, Hackamania
3rd Place- Jim Chainsaw Johnson, Hack Job

Tandem
1st Place- M.V. Carroll, Huffy Daisy Daisy

Tandem Kustom
1st Place- Leonard Henning, 60s Hiawathia

Lowrider Trike
1st Place- J-Rock, Twisted Illusion

Chopper Trike
1st Place- Paul Coleman Jr, Pain Killer

Rat Rod Cruiser
1st Place- Carl Smith, Ricky Bobby

Rat Rod Chopper
1st Place- Don Whitt, Ratical
2nd Place- Kelly Eitniear, Final Assualt

Lil' Ones
1st Place- Joscelyn Van Cleave, Skellanimal
2nd Place- Anthony Kaleugher, Wild One

Lil' Ones Kustom
1st Place- Rob Steinfurth, Stretch Lowrider

Lil' Ones Survivor
1st Place- Trevor Barrientos, 67 Lil' Tiger

Lil' Ones Restored
1st Place- Dylan Kaleugher, 69 Lil' Tiger

15&Under Girls
1st Place- Mercades Montour, Fair Lady
2nd Place- Jazzy Miller, Boba Fett

15&Under
1st Place- Jay Engelen, Second Chance
2nd Place- Marco Kaleugher, Tiger Bike

18&Over
1st Place- Aaron Smith, Low Tolereance
2nd Place- Danny Smith, No Name

Garage Built Chopper
1st Place- Ronnie Whitt, Goodie 2 Shoes
2nd Place- Jeff Chapp, Time Frame
3rd Place- Tom Adams, Skeke Bike

Mild Kustom
1st Place- Henry Miller IV, Little Digger

Wild Kustom
1st Place- Edgar Garcia, No Name
2nd Place- David Johnstone, Cannibal Clown

Muscle Bike Survivor
1st Place- Greg Sanchez, 68 Apple Krate
2nd Place- Noah Zakarian, 66 Stingray
3rd Place- Cole Grandy, 71 Orange Krate

Restored Krate
1st Place- Trevor Barrientos, 69 Pea Picker
2nd Place- Trevor Barrientos, 72 Lemon Peeler
3rd Place- Chris Bortolon, 73 Orange Krate

Mid 80s BMX
1st Place- Adam Mihalo, 84 Schwinn Mini Thrasher
2nd Place- Leonard Henning, 84 Mongoose

Webco BMX
1st Place- Paul Coleman Jr, 76 Webco Team Replica
2nd Place- Paul Coleman Jr, 80 Webco Pro

SE BMX
1st Place- James Kryta, 83 Quadangle
2nd Place- Truman Hawkins, PK Ripper
3rd Place- James Kryta, 83 PK Ripper

Early BMX Survivor
1st Place- Len Destelrath, 80 Schwinn Sting
2nd Place- Paul Coleman Jr, 70s Canadian Raleigh
3rd Place- Preston Kaleugher, 78 Schwinn Mini Scrambler

Early BMX Restored
1st Place- Adam Mihalo, 88 Schwinn Mini Sting
2nd Place- Paul Coleman Jr, 79 Race Inc.
3rd Place- Darron Bedford, 78 Yamaha Motobike

 

[bicycledon]

Specialty awards

Outstanding Chrome- J-Rock, Twisted Illusion
Outstanding Paint- Larry Hornsby, 55 JC Higgins
Outstanding Sting Ray Accessory Package- Chris Bortolon, 73 Orange Krate
Outstanding Bodywork- Leonard Henning, Hiawatha Tandem
Outstanding Theme- Dora Johnson, Teachers Nightmare
Club Pride- Suicide Racing
Outstanding Display- Don Whitt, Ratical
Outstaanding Creaaaativity- Tom Adams, Skelebike
Outstanding Flames- Lindsay Myers, Burning Up
Berm Award, Displaying the Glory Days of BMX- James Kryta

Worst of Show- Brian Brown, The Bomb

Best of Show BMX- Adam Mihalo, 80 Schwinn Mini Sting
Best of Show Muscle Bike- Trevor Barrientos, 72 Lemon Peeler
Best of Show Chopper- Paul Coleman JR, Pain Killer
Best of Show Lowrider- Rob Steinfurth, No Name

 

[worst of show]

thanks for the great art work i will make next years worst of show this one means the most so far

 

[bicycledon]

Hi,
Here are a few pics taken after trophy presentation.
peace,
Bicycledon
http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc17 ... d1e094.pbw

 

[bicycledon]

More pics of the show!!
http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc17 ... bd5c04.pbw
peace,
Bicycledon

 

[bicycledon]

In the process of equal time, there were BMX bikes at the show too.
http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc17 ... ed3957.pbw
peace,
Bicycledon

 

[siberian]

Chopper Trike
1st Place- Paul Coleman Jr, Pain Killer

awesome job!!!!
really best chopper of the show!

maybe somebody know Paul??? i want closer pics of this bike)))

 

[spikecycle]

I need 4 spots

 

[Chainsaw]

This thread is a couple of years old.
You need to do more than just post that you need four spots. Bicycle Don very seldom gets on this board and the chance of him reading this particular thread is slim. If he does post any Autorama news on RRB it will probably be on the 2011 Autorama thread or he'll start a new one.

The dates for this year (2011) are Feb. 25, 26, 27
Here is a link to the forms and rules.
http://petribikes.com/Site/PDF%20Files/ ... rama11.pdf
If you want to find out more call Don and Deb at Petris. Their number is on the forms.
Good luck.
Chainsaw

 

[bicycledon]

Hey, Entry info at
http://petribikes.com/Site/PDF%20Files/ ... rama11.pdf
hope to see ya there.
peace,
Bicycledon