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Title: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: johnl on December 18, 2011, 04:26:02 am My longtime buddy Mike Johnston from DKP I times and even before showed up in my office a couple of weeks ago. Always happy to have a visit I asked what the occasion was? Mike replied he was on his way to FAT to hear his car run.
I was surprised to hear this as I knew he had a '61 sedan he had been working on for years and figured it would be a long time before it ever became road worthy. He told me he finally pulled the trigger and was completing the project. Today I drove over to his house and had a viewing. It is a beautiful bright red with Porsche chromies, 4.5 and 5.5 rears with drop spindles being held up by 145 tires and 165 on the rear. All of the excess trim has been removed and holes filled. Lenny did the interior and it is beautiful. The guys at FAT built him a 78.4x90.5, 44 IDF motor with a custom exhaust with a GLASS PACK done by Gregg Aronson. Mike showed me the dyno test numbers and the were very impressive for a street go anywhere car. He was waiting for the insurance guy come over to get that part of the process completed. Soon this car will be out and about after not having one for around 40 years. Congrats to Mike for a great job and I hope he has many miles of pleasure with his new ride. Unfortunately I forgot to take my camera, so you'll just have to come to an event to see it for yourself. Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: So.Cal.Life on December 18, 2011, 04:33:35 am :) Fun times ahead.
Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: Troy Palmer on December 18, 2011, 05:08:19 am Nice looking car. I got a chance to see John Palmer (AKA Piddler) do the electrical, suspension, fit (doors/hood/Windows), Headliner and brakes. Can't wait to hear the FAT motor.
Troy Palmer Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: Taylor on December 18, 2011, 07:05:56 am Pictures???
Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: . on December 18, 2011, 16:56:52 pm Great news !
Can't wait to see pictures of it ! :) Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: John Palmer on December 18, 2011, 19:17:22 pm It was fun working with Mike on his "long term" project. He knew exactly what he wanted and only the best parts available were selected. I guess we are all trying to relive the memories of yesterday. Another one hits the roads in Southern California.
Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: Fritter on December 20, 2011, 07:52:59 am Sounds great, can't wait to see it ;D
Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: johnl on January 14, 2012, 21:25:28 pm I can now provide some photos of Mike's new ride. This was the first official outing for the car. I met up with Mike at his home and we drove together to Bugs 4 Breakfast at Ruby's in Whittier. The weather was cool but the turn out wasn't bad. I'll also post these on that link. First shot is the owner with his reward for the long hours spent building the car. The second and third shots are the interior and dash done by Lenny.
Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: Bill Schwimmer on January 14, 2012, 21:29:57 pm Very nice car Mike, great to see another one back on the road.
Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: johnl on January 14, 2012, 21:33:40 pm A few photos of the rear deck, engine compartment and look at that glass pack.. :o :o :o The engine is 90.5x78.4 running 44 IDF Webers and built by Greg Aronson at FAT Performance. Greg made the custom muffler per the owner's request.
Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: vwcab on January 14, 2012, 21:56:01 pm NICE ride,thx for the pics. (like that muffler and that COLOR)
;) Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: Brew 66 on January 15, 2012, 00:45:35 am Very nice, can that muffler be bought or is it custom? I love how simple it all looks, yet how fun it would be ;)
Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: 70slooker on January 15, 2012, 00:47:01 am that car looks great! i really like the fact there is a fat engine in a cal looker!! so cool!
Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: johnl on January 15, 2012, 02:40:08 am Very nice, can that muffler be bought or is it custom? I love how simple it all looks, yet how fun it would be ;) At the request of the owner Greg Aronson, FAT, custom made the muffler. Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: edcraig on January 15, 2012, 03:31:17 am Nice car. Great job on the seats. Really like that material.
...Ed. Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: Fritter on January 15, 2012, 05:53:33 am Very nice car, bet it has a nice bark with that glasspack!
Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: johnl on January 15, 2012, 05:56:58 am Very nice car, bet it has a nice bark with that glasspack! I followed Mike home and the sound took me back about 40 years......... ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: . on January 15, 2012, 06:28:24 am Very nice car, bet it has a nice bark with that glasspack! I followed Mike home and the sound took me back about 40 years......... ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: Bryan67 on January 15, 2012, 18:08:03 pm I really like that car but would like it even nore if I could see it with hubcaps.
Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: Zach Gomulka on January 15, 2012, 19:14:29 pm Classic!
Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: John Palmer on January 15, 2012, 20:22:06 pm I really like that car but would like it even nore if I could see it with hubcaps. Mike has "restored" original 356 nipple caps for the car. I'm sure they will show up at some point. Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: johnl on January 15, 2012, 20:48:32 pm Since yesterday I've obtained more details of the actual build of the car. The name that was not mentioned, I wasn't aware at the time, but should have been is John Plamer. Beyond what I'd mentioned on the Lenny interior, FAT motor, Rancho gear box it was John Plamer who pulled the project together.
John had put long hours in the build with great attention to detail that I had no idea of as Mike Johnston hadn't shared the details with me. I'm a person who believes in giving credit where credit is due and this was an oversite on my part. My apologies to not listing John on the list of contributors. Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: So.Cal.Life on January 15, 2012, 21:23:44 pm It sounds to me like John Palmer is a true car guy and "real friend" of Mikes , kind of the glue that put it all together....... Cheers to you John !!!
Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: . on January 16, 2012, 18:19:18 pm John is very much a car guy and true craftsman !
:) Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: 56BLITZ on January 16, 2012, 23:51:31 pm NICE CAR! Congrats to Mike and the gang for a job well done!
Thanks fer sharin' the photos, John! Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: Cheesepanzer on January 17, 2012, 05:15:12 am I thought I was looking at old pictures. Classic cal-look! 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: johnl on January 17, 2012, 05:18:15 am I thought I was looking at old pictures. Classic cal-look! 8) 8) 8) Well, the pictures are three days old now, so I guess that qualifies as OLD......... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: Jim Ratto on December 12, 2013, 21:56:24 pm I saw this car for the first time just a week or so ago @ Farmer Boys for the toy cruise. To me it was like seeing a car straight out of KS' first Cal Look book, from the circa 1972 DKP Featherly Park pics. The car was stunning in its simplicity and capturing what the scene was all about. Super cool car.
Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: Lee.C on December 13, 2013, 10:28:00 am Hmmm a Red Bug rollin on 356 rims......
I kinda like that ;) :) Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: Fritter on December 13, 2013, 15:06:35 pm Yes Jim this one is one of my favorites too.
Title: Re: DKP I MIKE JOHNSTON HAS A CAL-LOOK ON THE ROAD Post by: dielinde on December 13, 2013, 16:45:41 pm Very nice car :) i like that simple look too
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