So-Cal Northwest Speed Shop has some new projects

Mantis had the opportunity to talk briefly with Jim Sandlin at the Seattle Roadster Show. Check out his So-Cal Northwest Speed Shop. It's your one stop shopping for hot rod parts and accessories. The shop has a number of projects underway; 1932 Ford Roadster, '57 Chevy Bel-Air, '54 Mercury Woodie and a '50 Chevy Pick-up. They also have a great merchandise and parts section. Make sure and stop by their site.

What can be done when a classic car goes through a fire?

How many classic cars are destroyed by fire each year? In the late '80s-Hall of Fame baseball player and classic car collector Reggie Jackson, had 30 of his vintage automobiles in a warehouse when a fire occurred. It was a total loss. The building's value was $800,000 and the contents $3.2 million.

Mantis asks the question to the Rodzreaders-What can be done to restore some of these rides? When does one say it's a complete loss-or give it a shot to restore the ride?

Take a look at the SS Camaro that Mantis found at a body shop the other day. At first Mantis thought that the car was in the process of being painted. Unfortunately the car was in a garage that went up in flames. There was also a convertible in the garage that didn't make it.

Give us your take on this scope of Shop Talk!

Phil's Finishing Touch-restoration shop in Seattle.

Cruzin'-The Northwest's Own magazine is packed with information on Northwest Cars, Northwest people and Northwest events. Mantis would like the Rodzreaders to take a look at Phil's Finishing Touch if anyone is in need of restoration or collision help in the Pacific Northwest.
Phil's shop covers classic car restoration, insurance work, complete paint, fiberglass repair, metal replacement and pre-purchase inspection. The above photos are right from Phil's shop.
Company: Located at 7401 - 8th Ave. So., Seattle Phone: 206-763-3319