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Mike.Phillips@Autogeek · 04-07-2011, 02:36 PM

1956 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible

Upcoming project, it's a one-owner, 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible. The new owner is Earl the Plumber, who you've seen here recently as he's a local hotrodder and he and some of his cars are featured on both our TV show, "What's in the Garage?" and some of the how-to features we've shot here at our Show Car Garage Studio.

Here's Max checking out Earl's new addition to his car collection...

That's Max's Vette next to the Star Cheif... that is a modern convertible hotrod and a classic convertible hotrod...

Beautiful styling including the script for the model name...

Check out the spacious and roomy interior...

An absolutely gorgeous dash...

Speedometer goes to 120 miles per hour...

I think these Fender Skirts are stainless but they could be chromed, either way... pretty cool...

Stylish V-8 emblem to signify this model was equipped with the V8

Classic chrome spoke wheels...

Very beautiful and stylish design to the front clip...

As Earl and Gene driving by the Meguiar's Special Events Truck...

Here's some sun-shots of the true condition of the paint I took before Earl left...

Ouch! Kind of hurts your eyes, especially knowing the car these swirls are in...

I talked to Earl today and he supposed to be getting a shipment today that includes new front wheel bearings, if he gets the shipment today he'll try to have them installed tonight and then have this beautiful classic American convertible here at Autogeek tomorrow.

We have a very special guest detailer coming here tomorrow by the name of Jon Leidgen aka PAR Detailing and if the Star Chief is here, he's going to give me a hand knocking out some of these horrendous swirls...

Stay tuned...

Mike.Phillips@Autogeek · 04-07-2011, 02:39 PM

Here's one of Earl's other hotrods... a 1965 GTO that we used for some how-to features for our new TV show...

Behind the scenes pictures - TV Features for What's in the Garage?

Not only is Earl a big horsepower hotrod guy... he also has a great sense of humor... this is his work van with Rick Goldstein from RaggTopp sitting at the wheel for a fun-shot...

You'll get to see more of Earl's hotrods when his segment airs on What's in the Garage?

Dates and Times TV Schedule for Autogeek's What's in the Garage?

jpegs13 · 04-07-2011, 02:51 PM

What a great car! My grandfather had a star chief. Back then there were no seatbelts. I remember sitting in the back seat sliding all over the place after he washed and "detailed" it. He used furniture polish on the seats. Man, we could have ice skated back there when he was done!

Joe@Superior Shine · 04-07-2011, 02:57 PM

Beautiful car!

PAR Detailing · 04-07-2011, 03:00 PM

That is one cool car.

I am really looking forward to working with you Mike. This is a real treat to get to work with you hands on and Im sure it will be a great learning experience.

Hopefully everything works out and he can have the car at AG headquarters.

C. Charles Hahn · 04-07-2011, 03:44 PM

Wow.... that car is gorgeous! I'm guessing that's not original paint, do you have any idea if it's single stage or base/clear?

I don't see any signs of oxidation so I know what my guess would be, but anything is possible.

TL type S · 04-07-2011, 03:47 PM

Beautiful ride!

Mike.Phillips@Autogeek · 04-07-2011, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shiny Lil Detlr

Wow.... that car is gorgeous! I'm guessing that's not original paint, do you have any idea if it's single stage or base/clear?

I don't see any signs of oxidation so I know what my guess would be, but anything is possible.

It's been repainted I'm sure. I'm not sure what type of paint? We'll be testing for single stage when it arrives.

See part of the story behind this car here,

Teaser Pics for upcoming What's in the Garage? episode

If you look closely, you can see the 1956 Pontiac behind the 442 in this picture...