Member Spotlight

Bruce Pankoke - 1967 Ford Fairlane 2 door Sedan

Bruce found this car online and immediately knew he had to have it.

He was also working on a 1962 Ford Falcon at the time, and the wife said he couldn’t have both. ( we feel your pain Bruce )

Within two days, the Falcon was sold, and the third day, Bruce and his father hooked up the car trailer and was off to Oklahoma to get the Fairlane.

The minute Bruce came home, his son was attracted to the car, and instantly - it became - A Father-Son Project.

Reworked the motor, transmission, brakes, rear end, replaced both bumpers, and added the cowl hood.

Currently working on the interior and have future plans to re-paint.

Connie Hartzell Peper - 1963 Chevy Impala

Connie’s father got her started in the love of cars, around the age of 5.

He would quiz her on car names as they drove mom in for groceries.

Connie bought this Impala in 1975 from a farmer in Juniata, NE.

He had bought it new from Kerr Chevrolet, and had plans to give it to his grandson - who, he found out, didn’t want it. ( his mistake )

The Impala originally had a 283, and Connie had it swapped out for a 350, along with a Holley 600 dual pump.

In her younger days, Connie used to race this car up and down Burlington Avenue, here in Hastings. She loved it.

The Impala has been painted twice, with the last paint job done during the Covid scare.

The entire front end has been replaced with power steering and disc brakes.

Connie takes her Impala to car shows around the state and has won many trophies.