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| "Who do you go to for...?" It's a question that I'm asked frequently at area car-events. Knowing that I've dealt with people in just about any auto-related field imaginable, folks ask me to recommend area individuals and businesses to help them with their automotive needs. On this page, you'll find some of the products and services around Southern New England which I've found to deliver everything promised...and then some. I have offered a few personal thoughts on each, along with a link directly to the web-site available. Assume that any business on this page is one I both recommend and make use of myself...and remember to let 'em know you found them with Cruisinbruce.Com ! -CruisinBruce |
| *Automotive Artwork |
| *Insurance |
| Protecting your collector vehicle takes more than wax and a clean rag. Real protection means being sure that all the time & money you've spent will never been in vain. The Sacchetti Agency has covered all 7 of my classic vehicles for quite awhile (you can even check out several of them on Sacchetti's virtual car-cruise section). I was so impressed by the ease of his services, I've since had Richard insure my home and daily drivers--after all, he is a Full Service insurance agency. The Sacchetti Family is a long-time supporter of the local car-event scene, where frequently, you'll see one of Richard's classic Oldsmobiles or his son Peter's Corvette. Supporting the business ventures of my fellow hobbyists? It's always been a main goal for me ! Contact Richard Sacchetti at Sacchetti Insurance |
Richard's "pride-and-joy" 1962 Olds Starfire which
started its life in Hollywood, California. The
Sacchettis don't just insure show cars..they drive
them too! Contact the Sacchetti Agency via the
web-link at left.
started its life in Hollywood, California. The
Sacchettis don't just insure show cars..they drive
them too! Contact the Sacchetti Agency via the
web-link at left.
| Check-out R&R's machine work on the 351 in CruisinBruce's 1969 Torino GT. Originally completed in 1997..it still delivers all the performance he needs ! |
| *Restoration |
| Ram Restoration Products knows how important your antique, streetrod or street machine is. That's why they carry the POR-15 Rust Preventive Coating Products, and ENVY Waterless Car Wash. STOP RUST PERMANENTLY with POR-15...designed to be coated right onto rusty surfaces, leaving a beautiful, rock hard finish that won’t crack, chip or peel. Use it to coat a rusty frame, floor pans, or wherever the problem..and stop rust permanently in its tracks. * * * * ENVY Waterless car wash cleans quickly and easily; waxing it to a fantastic shine using only 100% earth friendly, organic ingredients. It won’t scratch or cause fading as long as you use either a cotton or terry cloth. Getting a great result with ENVY couldn’t be easier. ENVY protects from road grime, bugs, tar, bird droppings and acid rain residue. All this without ever washing your car first ! If you've seen my '69 Torino fastback at cruise nights, you know how it shines. But did you know I haven't washed it with a hose in almost 7 years? Just a few minutes with Envy every week or two and that ever-aging paint job keeps looking brand new ! You'll find Ram Restoration at many shows and cruise-nites, or call 401-433-3224. Want to e-mail Ram to know more? click here on: Ram Restoration Products |
Ram Restoration's pet-project: a 1954 Dodge
pickup truck..soon to be seen on the local scene.
pickup truck..soon to be seen on the local scene.
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| Some folks just have a passion for what they do…and when it comes to the automotive business, there’s no one that fits that description like the Tasca Automotive Group. Bob, Sr. began working with the Ford Motor Company back in 1943. Just about a decade later, he opened his first Ford showroom. Now, another 50+ years and 3 generations later..the Tasca family serves southern New England better than ever with the best-stocked parts department in the region, service hours available til midnight on most nights, an on-site performance center..and always at least 1000 new and used vehicles in inventory. You know I’ve been a Ford-lover all my life..and whether you look on the back of my beloved ‘69 Torino GT fastback..or my daily-driver 2002 Explorer, you’ll see the same name. Tasca. Like to know more about Tasca ? Just ask me at any show or cruise night. I know from experience that the Tascas mean it when they say “You Will Be Satisfied.” |
| *Automobiles |
| Tasca is the home of our annual "Fords-n-More" show each summer ! |
| Find out more by checking the Tasca website at Tasca.com. Just click the Ford Logo---> |
| Check out the full line of available awards from their home-page: just click Rainbow Creations |
| *Awards & Trophies |
| *Transmissions |
| When you've got transmission problems, you're going nowhere. Literally. As far as I'm concerned, the transmission is one of the most-complicated components in your car. Hey, I've disassembled many vehicles out in my garage over the years..but the one thing I always leave to the professionals is the transmission. Now..as I've said before, I would rather do business with someone "inside" the hobby. That's why I'm glad I met up with Steve Peluso and his crew at the Lee Myles shop a few miles off I-95 in Dedham, MA. Steve is a long-time Pontiac fan..and active member of the Yankee chapter of the Pontiac-Oakland Club Int'l. Transmissions ? There isn't one he doesn't know ! And after 22 years at the helm of his Lee Myles shop..that comes as no surprise. Get in gear and give him a call: 617-327-2120 5201 Washington St, Dedham-W. Roxbury line. |
| -No appointment needed -Domestic & Foreign -Free local towing with major tranny service -Specializing in Antique and classic cars ! |
| Just check out his (good weather) daily driver: a '65 Bonneville convertible. Shifts nice, too ! |
Were you truly happy with the service last time you had chrome or metal work done for your show-car or cruiser ? * I'm happy to recommend the out-standing work of Austin Metal Finishing. The quality is un-matched..the stainless to aluminum and much more, Austin Metal can handle many of your classic car restoration needs. And there's more than that..motorcycles, boats, miscellaneous parts: Austin can tackle almost any metal project. And minor repairs are INCLUDED in the price ! |
| CruisinBruce's 1969 Ford Torino GT front bumper BEFORE... |
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AFTER !
AFTER !
| *Chrome-Plating |
| Austin Metal Finishing is new to the area.. at 56 Sprague Street in Providence. * You can call them directly at 401-421-0840, or check out their brand new website: austinmetalfinishing.com . |
| Austin Metal Finishing, Inc. |
| *Business Cards/Mementos |
| Tired of writing your number down on a scrap of paper for someone at a show..knowing full well it'll vanish before day's end ? * I did it myself for years..then I met up with Jeff Strong..who has a great way for you to exchange your info while displaying your love of the automotive hobby. Check out customized personal greeting card from KEEPSAKE IMAGES ! Forget the boring, drab, basic business cards of old...your new full-color card can include specially edited photos of your car(s), graphics, logos..or whatever you choose..just like I did ! Or.. Check out custom photo-collage art-work. Perfect for the finishing touch in your garage, den, family room-- or how about a custom-made gift for the hobbyist in your life ? |
| Contact: Jeff Strong of Keepsake Images. 860-402-2811 or jcstrong@snet.net --OR-- Click Jeff's business card ----> |
| *Tires |
| Yep, that's Big Al's '57 Chevy...just one of many classics Al has kept in his stable over the years. And now, after a brief retirement which just wasn't for him...Al is back to consult you on getting the perfect tires for your classic or show vehicle. Take it from CruisinBruce... Big Al is the way to go where the rubber meets the road. * Call Al at 401-377-8075 or 440-6157 |
| Or the wide-whites on his '59 Plymouth Sport Suburban wagon... They're always from Big Al's ! |
| Big Al is BACK ! |
No one knows tires for classic cars like Big Al
| Just check out the tires on CruisinBruce's '69 Torino GT |
