{"id":49474,"date":"2018-03-02T08:20:58","date_gmt":"2018-03-02T16:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/?p=49474"},"modified":"2018-03-02T08:20:58","modified_gmt":"2018-03-02T16:20:58","slug":"bid-on-the-arties-party-cruiser-for-your-own-piece-of-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/bid-on-the-arties-party-cruiser-for-your-own-piece-of-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Bid on the Artie’s Party Cruiser for Your Own Piece of History"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Bid<\/p>\n

The Artie\u2019s Party Charity Panel Jam pinstriper auction is always a highlight of the Right Coast Association\u2019s PPG Syracuse Nationals Auto Show, held every year at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Central New York Ronald McDonald House Charities. Show attendees have a chance to bid on everything from original panels and nostalgia artifacts striped and customized by the volunteer artists to seat time in the Frantic Ford funny car. In 2017, Artie\u2019s Party raised $66,000 for charity.<\/p>\n

Inspired by this celebratory spirit of giving, George Munsterman of First Class Productions donated a 1964 Pontiac Safari Wagon to Artie\u2019s Party founder Art Schilling, to be customized by from the inside out by Artie\u2019s nationwide network of builders, mechanics and artists.\u00a0 The vehicle, now dubbed the Artie\u2019s Party Cruiser, will be the star of First Class Productions\u2019 vehicle auction at the Syracuse Nationals, with money from the sale also going towards the total for the Ronald McDonald House.<\/p>\n

\"Bid<\/p>\n

The Pontiac has quickly become come a rallying point for local and national companies, manufacturers and hot rod enthusiasts. As an all-volunteer operation, the Pontiac build is a true labor of love, representing the ethos of generosity and support that defines the enthusiast community.\u00a0 Joe Quitoni of Joe Que\u2019s Auto Body is coordinating the build, which includes chassis components and a disc brake conversion from Ames Performance, new springs from Detroit Spring, a motor built by Jasper Engines and a transmission from Joe Pirrone.\u00a0 Gillian\u2019s Upholstery is handling the refurbishing of the interior, turning this Pontiac into a surfing Safari by upholstering the seats and interior with the Pendleton plaid wool fabric made famous by the Beach Boys.<\/p>\n

“I am amazed how so many people and companies stepped up to make this possible. I can’t thank them enough,” says Schilling.<\/p>\n

\"Bid<\/p>\n

RacingJunk.com, the world\u2019s number one race and performance classifieds, is also working with \u00a0the Artie\u2019s Party Cruiser builders, connecting the project leaders with RJ partners, including Steele Rubber Products, who is supplying the rubber trim, and DMC Racing, who is supplying the driveshaft.<\/p>\n

“It’s incredibly exciting having the chance to work with Artie’s Party in 2018,\u201d says Jim Sweener, Director of Sales for RacingJunk. \u201cThis year, RJ has been able to get even more involved and we’ve had a great time helping get things in place for the event. Artie’s Party is for a fantastic cause and it’s always a lot of fun!”<\/p>\n

Artie\u2019s Party at the Syracuse Nationals will be held July 20-22, 2018 at the NY State Fairgrounds.<\/p>\n

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