Midweek photo coverage of Hawaii rides
Below are the last few MWRides photo coverage rides
Larry Respicio 1951 Ford Pickup Truck
May 09, 2008
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by Jerrette Kamaka
This is the same kind of truck that Sanford & Son used to haul junk around South Central Los Angeles. Larry Respicio bought this truck in 1993 and used it to haul junk around San Bernardino while he was living in Los Angeles.
Butch Meyer’s ’51 Chevy
April 25, 2008
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by Jerrette Kamaka
The custom car community here is pretty huge, but if you were to mention names of certain car owners, Butch Meyer is one that always pops up. Not only is he a longtime hot rodder, but has worked in automotive part industry for more than 30 years, which explains the engine make.
Benny Stegall’s ‘57 Chevy Bel Air
April 18, 2008
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by Jerrette Kamaka
Chevrolet’s tri-five cars are more than a half-century old, but well worth their weight in gold and real beauties to look at. This ‘57 spent 31 years in storage before Benny Stegall had the time to rebuild it to its current condition.
Karl Kawachi’s ’05 Mini Cooper
April 04, 2008
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by Jerrette Kamaka
Car audio maker Rockford Fosgate needed a demo car and Mini Cooper of Hawaii wanted exposure to a younger demographic, so Karl Kawachi, with the help of Chad Paredes of Extreme Audio Systems and Earl Shimabukuro of Island Sound Customs, turned this Mini out.
Aaron Stuart’s 1952 Chevrolet Sport Coupe
March 21, 2008
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by Jerrette Kamaka
A few years ago Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Stuart wanted to buy a classic car and asked his father in Spokane, Wash., for some help. In the process, Stuart almost bought a Corvette, but a friend of Stuart’s father was building this car.
Abe and Donna Cabral’s 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe
March 14, 2008
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by Jerrette Kamaka
In 1954 while attending Saint Louis High School, Abe Cabral purchased his first car for $100 — a 1932 Ford Roadster. Back in those days, ’32s were dime a dozen and commonly converted to stockcars and raced at Honolulu Stadium.
In Memory of David Wing Kerng Tang
March 07, 2008
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by Tang Family Collection
David Tang
February 28, 1976-February 22, 2008
The world lost one of Hawaii’s most prolific car enthusiasts and pioneers in motorsports media. Dave Tang lost his 19-month battle with cancer Feb. 22, 2008 six days shy of his 32nd birthday.
Carlton & Rachel Tanaka’s ’32 Ford Vicky
February 29, 2008
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by
Some car enthusiasts can build and drive cars throughout their lives and still never find the car for them. Carlton Tanaka has owned several different kinds of muscle cars but it wasn’t until he drove this 1932 Ford Vicky when he realized that this was the car for him.
Chris Messer’s ’88 Chevrolet IROC Z-28
February 22, 2008
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by Jerrette Kamaka
Anyone who has turned a single lap at Hawaii Raceway Park would know Chris Messer as one of the driving instructors at the Hawaii International Racing School. This 1988 IROC Z-28 is one of two race cars Messer owns and maintains regularly — even though there is no place for him to run these cars.
Glenn Barretto’s 1926 Model T Coupe
February 08, 2008
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by Jerrette Kamaka
In 1997 Glenn Barretto saw this 1926 Model T (five window) Coupe in a national magazine and purchased it for $4,000. At the time, it wasn’t running and was still in its original condition.
