"UPDATED"1936 FORD Pickup Project

Black Laquer paint, no more yellow!!

Candy blue dash over gold base! Cool!

Drivetrain ready to go!

Yes, metal fenders...

3-speed top loader...

283 cu in chev
We fabbed a new bed liner, replaced the wood and we are ready for final paint...

** This is a fun project, we are keeping it as a "Barn Find" ...all the paint work is getting the distressed look...

Orcas Island-Memorial Day Weekend 2009

What a rare time for a Memorial Day weekend in the Pacific Northwest. Mantis can't remember the last weekend that produced blue skies, sun and even heat over this holiday. Can you? Getting to an island by ferry boat or seaplane is a real trip. Waiting in line for the sailing-coming or going-is a real treat over a long holiday weekend. Orcas Island is worth the trip-rain or shine. Mantis was on the hunt for cars, but only ran into a few (cool rodz though). Mantis ran into a couple of British cars as well.

Cruzin Colby-Car Show-May 25th and 26th 2008

We apologize for the late posts! Mantis was able to make the car show in Everett put on by Cruzin to Colby. Check out a sample of some of the rides that were present. The weather was cooperative for the show-and it appeared to be a great turnout.

Mantis meets Rod from Hot Rod's Restos!

Rod Nielsen from Hot Rod's Restos was happy to have Mantis Rodz take some pictures of his incredible gems. His two rides were on the front line of the 2008 Seattle Roadster Show where they belonged. Mantis wanted to give a big thank you for taking the time to snag some photos and talk shop. Hey, Rodzreaders-make sure and check out Rod's site to find out more about his cars and other projects.

Seattle Roadster Show video clips.

Mantis sure is enjoying the Seattle Roadster Show! Check out some of the rides that you are missing out on....Enjoy the video clip.

GTO and Camaro at the Seattle Roadster Show

Mantis had to take a picture of the 1965 GTO. This is Max's (Jr. Mantis exec) favorite car. Check out the Camaro. Enjoy the photo of these rides! The Seattle Roadster Show is not one that anyone should miss.

It's "Show Time!"

Mantis Rodz has 10 minutes to unload the "Praying Mantis" off the trailer and get it on the floor before the gates go down. The crew makes it happen-it's a miracle-and the Seattle Roadster Show is on! Thanks to the guys for giving the Mantis team a hand!

Mopar or Nocar?

Mantis Rodz is so pumped because tomorrow is the beginning of the Seattle Roadster Show. It's an action packed weekend from start to finish. Check out Hot Rod Shows to get a fill for the exciting weekend that you don't want to miss.

Hope you enjoyed the Dodge Charger. Make sure and stop by our Mantis Rodz booth and say hello!

"SHARKABAKER"

Here is a before and after picture of the car known as: "SHARKABAKER"...

This name is derived by the owner/builder: "SHARKY", and the fact that it is a "STUDEBAKER"..., by the way "Sharky"' has more artwork on this site, and has been involved with the design of our "MantisRodz" logo and his rendition of our site mascot "The Praying Mantis" a (55 chev gasser wagon)... More of Sharky's artwork can be found in our "Gearbag" section, and hopefully more to come. As you can see from his incredible artwork, Sharky is a very gifted artist, and has created a "Very-Cool" rendition of his car. This type of artwork, this look and feel, is what this site is all about. We need to have fun with our "Ridz". Sharky is a member of the "Procrastinators" car club out of Everett, Wa. Thanks Sharky! Mantis is sure that Studebaker enthusiasts belong to the Studebaker Drivers Club.

'67 Chevy Step-Side

Howdy Mantis!

Check this out!
This is my dad's newest acquisition. His name is Chuck Marquart of Ferndale, WA. He's a member of Whatcom County Cruisers view this club's site at Whatcom County Cruisers, and he and my mom just received the National Street Rodder's Association Annual Volunteer of the Year Award National Street Rodders Association their work on behalf of the hot-rodding community and the charities that they support!
This is a sweet cherry red, '67, Step-side, hot rod, pick-up. It has a beautiful hardwood bed - and check out that great dash. He picked up this little baby "just for kicks," he says. This ride sits in the garage next to his '29 Ford Roadster show car, a '40 Ford Coupe, and the '34 Ford Pick-up he is working on. Chuck sure knows how to have fun.