Gunner’s Garage with John Gunnell
"Gunner" is one of of the most prolific authors and most visible characters in the old car hobby. He has written dozens of books about old cars for Krause Publications and is the former editor and publisher of Old Cars Weekly. His collecting pursuits range from old Pontiacs, to MGs, to retired police cruisers, to Indian motorcycles. He remains a frequent contributor to Old Cars Weekly and owns and operates Gunner’s Great Garage, a classic car restoration and gift shop in Manawa, Wis.
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The Big Book Is Back!
After hiding in the archives for a decade while thousands requested its return, we brought back the invaluable
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942
Check these out too:
2012 Collector Car Price Guide
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975
Standard Catalog of Pontiac 1926-2002
Old Cars Guide to Auto Restoration CD
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CHEVY CHALET?
My friend Larry does every nut and bolt restorations of ’60s Chevys. Now he’s retiring. He is thinking of turning part of his home into a kind of “bed & breakfast” where other hobbyists could come for a few days … More
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CHEVY COLLECTOR TAKES CAR PASSION TO THE MAX
Bob’s Classic Restoration & Autobody in Reedsville, Wis., is a business in which Bob Schultz has combined a towing operation, collision repair, trim work, auto restoration, parts sales, truck lettering and racing all into one enterprise. Bob’s Classic Restoration was … More
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Early ’50s Buick Stuff
EARLY ’50s BUICK PARTS Mar 31st, 2012No Comments Gunner’s Great Garage (www.gunnersgreatgarage.com) just came into a collection of early ’50s Buick parts, which are all in very nice condition. We thought they might fit our own ’57 Century, but they … More
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FREE EGGE CATALOG MEANT A LOT
During the recent Hot Rod & Restoration Show in Indianapolis, I got an opportunity to chat with Earnie Silver the CEO of Egge Machine Co. (www.Egge.com) and it reminded me of my first trip to the Hershey swap meet in … More
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STRONG HOBBY, CHEAP WRENCH
Every year we go to the Fondy Swap Meet in the middle of March. Most of the time, the day of the swap meet is the nicest day of the year. Typically we get to Fond du Lac and see … More
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MERCURY CLUB CAR-B-Q IN JULY
MERCURY CLUB COMING TO 3Gs IN JULY International Mercury Owners’ Association (www.mercuryclub.com) members will hold its annual show Thursday-Saturday, July 12-14, during the Iola Old Car Show & Swap Meet (www.iolaoldcarshow.com) in Iola, Wis. On Thursday July 12 at 4:30 … More
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SEMINAR DETAILS
COLLECTOR CAR OIL INFORMATION FROM LAKE SPEED Lubrication experts Lake Speed, Jr. will be presenting a seminar on the best oils for collector cars at Gunner’s Great Garage on the first Saturday in April. The free seminar will take place … More
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KEEP THE CHANGE — AND KEEP OCW
A few years ago we were promised “change” and i guess it has happened, because I used to sell about $22,000 worth of stuff a year on eBay and now I’m down to about $3,000. That’s change, but it isn’t … More
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WISCONSIN’S COLLECTOR REGISTRATION RIGHTS BILL STILL NEED A L:AST MINUTE PUSH
Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Registration Rights Bill SB-462 / AB-580 URGENT ALLERT ** ACTION NEEDED! UPDATE: Yesterday, the Bill was passed by the Senate Transportation Committee by a vote of 5-0, a unanimous vote! Then, the Bill just passed the full … More
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MECHANIC’S SCHOOL TEACHES RESTORATION, TOO
Demand for mechanics is increasing today and Ohio Technical College has been enjoying rapid growth. OTC was originally established to teach diesel mechanics, but has evolved beyond that goal. An Automotive Technician Program was added in 1989 and a new … More
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