Rubber Parts and Weatherstripping for American Classic Cars, Trucks and Hot Rods
Each year we go to Detroit Autorama expecting to see great things and 2019 definitely didn’t disappoint! There were so many great builds, so much creativity, skill and thought put into each one that it blew us away. The Great Eight was packed with exceptional builds built by professionals vying for the Ridler Award but…
The Detroit Autorama Preservation Award pays tribute to the machines that inspired all that came after them and each year this award is presented to a vehicle chosen as the most outstanding car with significant importance in original condition, hence the name “Preservation Award”. This year “The Empress” was chosen. This 1951 Chevrolet Custom Cruiser…
In 2014, Steele Rubber Products teamed up with the famous Detroit Autorama to present the annual Preservation Award. In 2014, the award was presented to Clarence “Slick” Patterson for his family’s 1939 Ford Convertible Custom. The car was originally an awarding winning show car from the 50’s and 60’s, but was unfortunately tucked away for…