Alanson, Michigan. Dennis is the owner of Michel's Collision & Restoration. I've passed his place many times over many years without realizing what is behind his fence. As we passed the other day I noticed some automobile roof tops just peeking over the fence that told me that something old was there. On my way back, the gates were open and I spied some old cars and trucks. Today, I went back, met Dennis and got permission to go out back and photograph what I soon found out was the motherlode of old rusty vehicles. I couldn't believe my eyes. He really didn't have anything I'd consider modern. They ranged from Model T era to a '55 Chevrolet. There is lots of rat rod material available. Apparently he sells some as well as restoring others. It was a real pleasure to meet him and his sons who also work in the business.

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Michel's Collision & Restoration in Alanson, Michigan. This old ride is in better condition than most of the vehicles in Michel's back lot. How great it would be to cherry up a bit and go cruising.

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Michel's Collision & Restoration in Alanson, Michigan. There's enough of this one left that it might be restored. If not, it would make for some nice rat rod material, but Michel's has better stuff for rat rods..

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Michel's Collision & Restoration in Alanson, Michigan. A quick glance at this old ride can be a bit confusing, but I guess it might pay to keep the parts together. Still, I'm thinking the best outcome for this sheet metal might be a rat rod.

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Michel's Collision & Restoration in Alanson, Michigan. A man needs a good dose of rust from time to time. This place has enough to feed that need for well over a year.

I have to wonder what could have been if these had been rescued before they deteriorated this far. Still, there may yet be a future for some of them.

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