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06-18-2007 12:47 PM #1
A week in the life of old coots......
........was mis-spent traveling around So Cal in search of old car entertainment.
We started out in Temecula at an Early Ford V8 event. Good hot day, around 100. No pictures of the 1.2 pound burger one of the guys wolfed down at a local burger joint, but here's some of the cars in attendance.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.
Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.
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06-18-2007 12:50 PM #2
Some more cars at Temecula;
The first one is a coach built German bodied car, next to it was another in dark red. Very unusual, and surprising to see two at one event.
The next sedan was plain looking, but that was it's appeal.........just very clean and understated.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.
Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.
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06-18-2007 12:53 PM #3
Until I saw the 32 roadster, I thought you were at an AACA event.
Nice looking cars all.
Bob
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Places to go, People to annoy.
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06-18-2007 12:55 PM #4
The next day we dropped in on Hollywood Hot Rods. The shop looked crowded and somewhat chaotic, but this roadster was a very interesting piece. The customer is into vintage sports cars and wanted a similar vibe in his Deuce roadster. It's set up for right hand drive, will have many vintage sports car pieces in the interior and little touches of sporty car outside. Very many detail pieces. Just one of which is the exhaust exiting the frame rail with stainless screen filler. They used the same material as a grille, but will be changing that out as it restricts airflow too much. Part of the rear deck lid will be done in wood veneer decking much as an old Chris Craft or Garwood.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.
Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.
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06-18-2007 12:57 PM #5
Nice pics Bob thanks for that. Forgive my ignorance though, what is the practice of using fire bottles for wheel chocks?
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06-18-2007 12:59 PM #6
Then it was off to Edelbrock to see the "museum" which was partly empty as they were putting several cars in the LA Roadsters show during the weekend. Caught Vic Sr's roadster (the actual one not a remake, though restored now) in another building being prepped for the weekend. Also toured the machining/fabrication plant, very impressive. Hot Rodder does good.............now a $130mil per year business.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.
Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.
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06-18-2007 01:07 PM #7
The next day we went to Lime Works. Very well organized shop doing some very nice work. Unfortunately much of what they were doing didn't photo well so no pics. Likewise was Early Ford Parts in San Dimas. This place is chock-a-block full of Model A and pre-49 Ford parts. They just keep diggin' up sources of old tin and mechanical components, as well as most of the typical repop stuff. One of the guys in our group (7 hot rod pals) scored some NOS '32 hood latches.
Then off to So Cal Speed shop for their open house. Man what a crowd!!!! It didn't officially start til 3:00 pm, but we got there around 1:00 and had to park about 3 blocks away! Lots of nice stuff there, these are just a sampling;
The first car came all the way from Sweden, the second is a work of art, the third.........just cool.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.
Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.
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06-18-2007 01:12 PM #8
We made a few other stops around the area, but the big to-do was the L.A. Roadsters swapmeet and show. Prices asked were strong, but some of the stuff that shows up is very rare, and not often seen. I would have included a picture of Ken Thurm next to his neat little truck, but the son of a gun was never at his booth.................his grandson is a cute little guy though.
Again, a sampling of some of the neat things there;Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.
Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.
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06-18-2007 01:15 PM #9
For my tastes this little beauty was the most interesting car there. As I've mentioned before, I think a '28-9 Ford roadster on a Deuce frame is the quintessential hot rod, and this one elevates the standard. This baby was loaded with detail. It was in an out of the way spot and was probably missed by a lot of the folks that were there. Too bad. What you see here is just the tip of the iceburgh;Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.
Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.
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06-18-2007 01:18 PM #10
Originally Posted by HidebinderYour Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.
Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.
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06-18-2007 02:16 PM #11
Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter
i think this car normally has a set of vintage hilbrand ribed style wheels on it .
i saw this car at the donut shop in cali.yes i drove ,the trailer didnot drive it's self
FATGIRLS ARE LIKE MOPEDS , FUN TO RIDE JUST DONT LET YOUR FRIENDS SEE YOU ON THEM
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06-18-2007 02:35 PM #12
I can't quit staring at that belly tank. I don't know what else to say. Thats exactly what this hobby is to me........ Bob
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06-18-2007 05:09 PM #13
Thanks for the pics Bob! Till I saw the tractor, chebbie,and the belly tank I was beginning to think there wasn't anything in So.Cal excpet '28-34 Fords!!! Didn't ya hit any of the good MoPar shops????
Also really like the side exhaust through the rails on the wrong steer roadster! Very nice work!~Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
Carroll Shelby
Learning must be difficult for those who already know it all!!!!
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06-18-2007 05:17 PM #14
Man I love that faded green 32 5w !!! Ive seen 1 other pic of it awhile back. Would love to see more if you have any!
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06-18-2007 05:33 PM #15
Originally Posted by Uptown83
Originally Posted by Dave SeversonYour Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.
Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.
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