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    DETROIT AUTORAMA CUSTOM BIKE SHOW

    Hey, Entry info at http://petribikes.com/Site/PDF%20Files/ ... rama11.pdf hope to see ya there. peace, Bicycledon
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    RIP Jeff Chapp

    On Sunday, we lost a fellow custom bicycle builder Jeff Chapp. You may also know him and his lovely wife Jamie as owners of Time Frame, Complexed, Sentimental Journey, Columbia 5 Star, and other custom and restored bicycles. Always a favored display at the Autorama. He shared his talents to help...
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    Vote for the BEST Bike Shop

    Hi Everyone, It is time for WDIV, Channel 4 in Detroit to run Best Of Contest. Last year Al Petri and Sons was voted the Best Bike Shop in Detroit. Debbie and I would be honored to win for two years in a row. Please take a minute and put in your vote for Al Petri and Sons. Better yet, leave...
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    1957 Schwinn Panther - Winter Build

    Hey, What I think is that you are too tall. This frame design dates back to when a 10 year old got a bike that was too big, and grew into it to where it was too small about the time he got a drivers lisence. The looks of the biker with the seat low would be faster, more streamlined. Maybe a...
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    Electra front rack

    Hi, I have these racks in stock in my shop. The recall is only on the Factory installed ones. The resale rack mounts a bit diffrently. peace, Bicycledon
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    DETROIT AUTORAMA CUSTOM BIKE SHOW

    In the process of equal time, there were BMX bikes at the show too. http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc17 ... ed3957.pbw peace, Bicycledon
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    DETROIT AUTORAMA CUSTOM BIKE SHOW

    More pics of the show!! http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc17 ... bd5c04.pbw peace, Bicycledon
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    DETROIT AUTORAMA CUSTOM BIKE SHOW

    Hi, Here are a few pics taken after trophy presentation. peace, Bicycledon http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc17 ... d1e094.pbw
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    DETROIT AUTORAMA CUSTOM BIKE SHOW

    Specialty awards Outstanding Chrome- J-Rock, Twisted Illusion Outstanding Paint- Larry Hornsby, 55 JC Higgins Outstanding Sting Ray Accessory Package- Chris Bortolon, 73 Orange Krate Outstanding Bodywork- Leonard Henning, Hiawatha Tandem Outstanding Theme- Dora Johnson, Teachers Nightmare...
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    DETROIT AUTORAMA CUSTOM BIKE SHOW

    Hi, Here is a winners list. Best of Show and Soecial Awards to follow tomarrow. peace,'Bicycledon Al Petri's Custom Bicycle Show at .the Detroit Autorama This was the 14th year Debbie and Don Van Cleave, from Al Petri and Sons Bicycles, hosted the Custom Bicycle Show at the Detroit Autorama...
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    DETROIT AUTORAMA CUSTOM BIKE SHOW

    Hi, That tandem was called Daisy Daisy. A huffy tandem done in mod style. I will have my pics up in a day or two for you all. peace,' Bicycledon
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    DETROIT AUTORAMA CUSTOM BIKE SHOW

    Hey guys, It is almost here. The Detroit Autorama custom Bike Show. This will be the 14th Autorama Bicycle Show hosted by Debbie and Don of Al Petri Bicycles. The show has gone through major changes throught the years. Starting as Lowrider shows, It has evolved into Resto, Kustom, Rat, Chopper...
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    Rat Bike News Magazine wants you!

    Hi Guys, I would like to be invited as your Detroit Connection. I run the koolest shop in MOTOWN and host several shows and events. Count me in, keep me posted. I have some stuff on file already. Hosting the Detroit Autorama in a few weeks. Saw the pics of the Sat. Autorama and it was boss...
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    GrandRapids Autorama

    Hi, Don't forget about Detroir Autorama. Download a entry form at petribikes.com peace, Bicycledon
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    GrandRapids Autorama

    Hi, There are Grand Rapids Mi Autorama pics on the web, Please visit.... http://www.fbmgreatlakes.com/09GRBikeShow.html http://www.myspace.com/bicycledon and click on my photos under the logo at top left corner. While you are on myspace, sign up to be my friend... peace, Bicycledon
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