Hi Gang… This is one of the earliest references to the debut of Clearfield Plastics we’ve found yet, and was sent in by good friend and automotive historian Paul Sable (Thanks Paul!). But what’s that you say? Clearfield Plastics is … Continue reading
————– Note: This is the fifth and final article in a series of articles here at Forgotten Fiberglass that showcase a story called “The Glassmakers 1960” published in Sportscar Graphic in May-June 1960. In this 1960 article, Almquist, Devin, Kellison, LaDawri, and Victress were … Continue reading
Hi Gang… The saga of a nearly 60 year old unfinished fiberglass body continues. You just can’t stop the potential in this car body! Here’s what has happened so far in our story: Produced in the mid ‘50s in the … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Actually, Doc and Ted were going to show you how to build any fiberglass body of your design – and the molds to make more than just one of them! Talk about giving away the house! (trade secrets, … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Until recently, I thought that a significant gap existed between Bill Devin’s debut of his Panhard bodied race car bodies and his later sports car bodies. And I was right – for a time. The more I researched … Continue reading
——————– “Some of the facts pertinently revealed here may shock the reader….” Automobile Design: The Complete Styling Book (1955) That’s what’s written on the back cover of Bob Gurr’s ’55 book on car design, and it gives the book a … Continue reading
Hi Gang… We’ve established in previous stories what happened to Victress and Byers in the ‘60s: Victress sold their company…lock, stock, and barrel….to Les and Joan Dawes of La Dawri Coachcraft in 1961 Byers bodies first appeared in Kellison sales … Continue reading
————– Note: This is the fourth in a series of articles here at Forgotten Fiberglass that showcase a story called “The Glassmakers 1960” published in Sportscar Graphic in May-June 1960. In this 1960 article, Almquist, Devin, Kellison, LaDawri, and Victress were showcased. We have … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I’ve taken U.S. Mark II research as far as I can go. With the help of good friends Alden Jewell, Scott Odell, and Pat Amedolia, we’ve shared what we can and now turn the reins over to U.S. … Continue reading
Hi Gang… Have I got a gem of a book to share with you – and a new “friend of fiberglass” to introduce too 🙂 The book is called “Made in Iowa: Iowa’s Automobiles – An Entertaining and Enlightening History” … Continue reading
————————— Note: The next series of stories here on Forgotten Fiberglass are going to focus on the brochures and associated customer communication of the Atlas / Allied Fiber Glass Company. We’re lucky here at Forgotten Fiberglass to have become friends … Continue reading
Hi Gang… I have the honor of introducing you to another new contributor here on Forgotten Fiberglass: Joel Driskill. Recently, Joel and I crossed paths on our mutual interest in the sports car built by Chuck Manning in the early … Continue reading
—————– Editor’s Note: So often in researching our favorite fabulous fiberglass cars, there exists such little information. Case in point. Besides magazine articles from back in the day, the seven pieces of paper shown in today’s article, from the Alden … Continue reading
——————– “Some of the facts pertinently revealed here may shock the reader….” Automobile Design: The Complete Styling Book (1955) That’s what’s written on the back cover of Bob Gurr’s ’55 book on car design, and it gives the book a … Continue reading
Hi Gang… By now most of you know how I spent my holiday last year… While you were with loved ones enjoying family and food and song and celebration….I hit the road – solo – to “walk the fiberglass talk” … Continue reading
Hi Gang… “I’d rather be lucky than good…” That’s what I’ve always said, and fortune has favored my meeting some folks over time who have become great friends too. That’s exactly describes how I feel about collaborating with Bob Peterson. … Continue reading
Hi Gang… So many people are part of the “Forgotten Fiberglass Phenomenon.” Allow me to introduce the “characters” of this story and thank them for their help, guidance, contributions, and collaborations in every way: Scott Odell, Merrill Powell, Marshall Foxworthy, … Continue reading
—— Note: This is the second of a two-part story on Byers, Kellison, and Fiberglass Trends. Click here to review both parts of the story. —– Hi Gang… Today’s contribution is possible through the generosity of good friend Ed Almquist … Continue reading
————– Note: This is the third in a series of articles here at Forgotten Fiberglass that showcase a story called “The Glassmakers 1960” published in Sportscar Graphic in May-June 1960. In this 1960 article, Almquist, Devin, Kellison, LaDawri, and Victress were showcased. We have … Continue reading
Hi Gang… What’s a car guy to do? There are so many directions to take the hobby we love so much. License plates, hood ornaments, vintage literature….so much to collect….so little time. But you can’t have it all – you … Continue reading
