We had a very short 100 mile ride this morning to Louisville. Blasted down I 65 and was at registration by 10 AM. Lots of rods in the lot, saw many people I know and met a lot of new ones.
There was a guy that walked up and said I'm __________ I think he said Larry ...sorry it I am wrong, I know he will see this...said he was from Georgia I think,...if not I'm sorry again...He said he follows my blog all the time. I know he does beacause he said a few things that I had written several weeks ago....he knew I had worked at Walgreens......I did not even know I mentioned that on here before. That is so cool, that he reads this stuff I write and knew all that I do....so cool!! I wish I new his name for sure.....it just blew me away. When you read this, email me at thedeuceguy3@aol.com and tell me again your name and state. Thanks for reading my ramblings.
I was asked by some saftey inspectors if I would consider staying Sunday, they wanted to pick my car for the saftey rep pick for their division...then I would go to a special parking on Friday and all the saftey reps would vote on their favorite car, they felt I would have a very good chance of winning on Sunday. So lets see .......clean up the car even better, have to display the car Sunday in awards area, stay here until 3 PM to receive the award........or leave late Saturday and head to Des Moines , arrive by 5 PM on Sunday and meet with the" Rolling Bones Hot Rod Circus" on their way to Bonneville from New York, drink some beer and visit with my friends......such decisions!!
The show officially starts Thursday...we will get there about 8, the Minnesota guys have a big tent set up already, so we have a place to park I think. I'm looking forward to the vendor building to do some small part shopping. See ya later.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Trip tp Louisvill Street rod Nats
I was up at 4 AM and found the skys leaking wet stuff...damn!! I was on the wet road by 4:45, meeting 6 other cars in the cities 85 miles away. I made it by shortly after 6:30 meet time...I hate to be late! It rained most of the drive there. When I hit Hwy 10 and 35W the traffic was almost stopped. I used my east coast style again and stayed in the right lane until the last minute and found a couple of feet between cars to duck into, at least I was moving and staying dry.
After a brief intro to everyone we left at 7 and headed south and east. We decided to take the river route. We followed 65 and then 61 along the Mississippi river all the way to Debuque Iowa. It was a good drive, senic, would have been better if it was bright and sunny.
It rained off and on all day. As we approached Indy the rain picked up. I stayed dry, it all blows over me as I drive. I even had the sweatshirt off for a few hours.
We arrived in Indy at the hotel 750 miles, 15 hours later at about 8:30 PM. It was a fun, good drive but I was ready for a beer and some pizza on the porch of the hotel. It was a long day for an old guy in a topless hot rod.
But you know my HAMB signature line.....a wet cold day in a roadster is better than any day at work!
That really holds up today.
In the morning we leave at 8 AM. We have only 120 miles to go.
After a brief intro to everyone we left at 7 and headed south and east. We decided to take the river route. We followed 65 and then 61 along the Mississippi river all the way to Debuque Iowa. It was a good drive, senic, would have been better if it was bright and sunny.
It rained off and on all day. As we approached Indy the rain picked up. I stayed dry, it all blows over me as I drive. I even had the sweatshirt off for a few hours.
We arrived in Indy at the hotel 750 miles, 15 hours later at about 8:30 PM. It was a fun, good drive but I was ready for a beer and some pizza on the porch of the hotel. It was a long day for an old guy in a topless hot rod.
But you know my HAMB signature line.....a wet cold day in a roadster is better than any day at work!
That really holds up today.
In the morning we leave at 8 AM. We have only 120 miles to go.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Columbus Goodguys Nationals
A little late on this report........................We made it to the Goodguys Nationals fine, had a good trip. We were awarded the "Deuce Doins" pick there and also picked up a "Top Choice" award at Right Stuff's open house. Two Goodguys picks in two shows....Cool!!
On the way we toured St Louis auto Museum, the St Louis arch, Old Dog street rod shop (free lunch there), Ride Tech in Jasper IN (Had a free feast there) they always put on a great food spread. Brookville roadsters (with free lunch) Woodyz shops, both of them. It was , as always a great trip. We had so much fun each night I did not have time to blog...sorry.
We arrived home on Tuesday afternoon, a total of 2600 miles.
Last Saturday we drove the "Fine Wine" Buick to the "Krome n Kandy" show at Treasure Island Casino in Hastings. A nice drive there. Arrived about 9 ish. A wonderful show, beautiful grounds, Wings had his music show, a live band, food tent with nice priced food, several vendors selling their wares. I did expect a few more cars, there was about 100 total. Iowa, Illinois, a feature car from Oregon ( a former AMBR contender) you locals that did not go missed a great show. I sure hope they do it again next year. We won the "Best traditional inspired Custom" award...a way cool hand made trophy. We were quite honored to win that.
News flash.......................Tuesday I leave for the NSRA Nationals in Louisville, KY. I know I said I would never go back, but I am driving there in the RPU, meeting my Deuce Buddy Dave from Des Moines there, he will enter my car in his name, pay the entry fee and give me a button to get in....so I am not supporting the event, just attending. Thats my story!!
We were going to meet in Des Moines and drive his 56 Chevy wagon but he purchased a NICE deuce tudor body in Detroit and has to pick it up with his truck and trailer, also taking Sandy his wife along to visit son Kevin in Detroit and then drive to L/ville drop Sandy off at daughters house and then meet me at the show. It all still works. I will just be driving alone to and from L/ville...no problem.
I plan to leave Saturday AM and head to Des Moines. I want to meet the "Rolling Bones Hot Rod Circus" there Sunday night at the motel to drink beer and tell lies. They are on the way to Bonneville...I hope I have enough will power to come home Monday and not follow them to Bonneville!!
Stay tuned...I promise to blog and post pictures of the trip...its gonna be fun !! (they all are)
On the way we toured St Louis auto Museum, the St Louis arch, Old Dog street rod shop (free lunch there), Ride Tech in Jasper IN (Had a free feast there) they always put on a great food spread. Brookville roadsters (with free lunch) Woodyz shops, both of them. It was , as always a great trip. We had so much fun each night I did not have time to blog...sorry.
We arrived home on Tuesday afternoon, a total of 2600 miles.
Last Saturday we drove the "Fine Wine" Buick to the "Krome n Kandy" show at Treasure Island Casino in Hastings. A nice drive there. Arrived about 9 ish. A wonderful show, beautiful grounds, Wings had his music show, a live band, food tent with nice priced food, several vendors selling their wares. I did expect a few more cars, there was about 100 total. Iowa, Illinois, a feature car from Oregon ( a former AMBR contender) you locals that did not go missed a great show. I sure hope they do it again next year. We won the "Best traditional inspired Custom" award...a way cool hand made trophy. We were quite honored to win that.
News flash.......................Tuesday I leave for the NSRA Nationals in Louisville, KY. I know I said I would never go back, but I am driving there in the RPU, meeting my Deuce Buddy Dave from Des Moines there, he will enter my car in his name, pay the entry fee and give me a button to get in....so I am not supporting the event, just attending. Thats my story!!
We were going to meet in Des Moines and drive his 56 Chevy wagon but he purchased a NICE deuce tudor body in Detroit and has to pick it up with his truck and trailer, also taking Sandy his wife along to visit son Kevin in Detroit and then drive to L/ville drop Sandy off at daughters house and then meet me at the show. It all still works. I will just be driving alone to and from L/ville...no problem.
I plan to leave Saturday AM and head to Des Moines. I want to meet the "Rolling Bones Hot Rod Circus" there Sunday night at the motel to drink beer and tell lies. They are on the way to Bonneville...I hope I have enough will power to come home Monday and not follow them to Bonneville!!
Stay tuned...I promise to blog and post pictures of the trip...its gonna be fun !! (they all are)
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Goodguys 2013 trip Des Mines to Columbus
We left July 4th morning to cruise to Albert Lea,MN and meet three other cars. The Nystroms and the Neus left St Cloud with us. We decided to drive highway 23 to avoid the cities, it takes a bit longer but is a fun drive down the 2 lane. We were in no hurry, we had plans to meet the others at 11:30, we made it a few minutes before...right on time, the others arrived within 5 minutes...perfect. After a good but slow service breakfast/lunch we headed on to Des Moines. We usually stop at a little bar called "Chips" just outside of Des Moines.....they were closed because of the fourth! Damn!! We went onto the fairgrounds to register for the event. After visiting with MANY friends we headed for a bar that I found on my phone, Big Dawgs Bar, just a few blocks away. We all walked in and found it was happy hour...buck fifty beers...what a deal!!
The show was great...the weather was great...mid 80's...LOW humidity.....tons of QUALITY hot rods...what a great weekend. We received the "One Fine Deuce" award...what an honor. Our award was a really cool louvered metal sign, all lettered and pinstriped..really cool.
Sunday night was the kickoff party at my friend Dave's shop...what a great host he and wife Sandy are. Pork sandwiches, salads, cookies, beer, pop, water.....wow..thanks Dave and Sandy. At the party we got to meet all that were going on the cruise the next morning. 34 cars to start and a few more to join in on the way. We were being lead by Gazette editor Kirk in the Goodguys give away deuce sedan...how cool is that?
There were several repeats and a lot of newbies. This was our 10th consecutive official cruise, they are so much fun.
Our first stop Monday was Knoxville IA sprint car hall of fame museum and race track. That was neat. I had not been there for 10 years, good to see again. After a short visit there we were off to Mt Vernon, Il for the night. A great drive....35 old cars all in a row going down the high way...cool site.
One Fine Deuce window sign
Tour leader...Goodguys give away car Sprint car Hall of Fame
The show was great...the weather was great...mid 80's...LOW humidity.....tons of QUALITY hot rods...what a great weekend. We received the "One Fine Deuce" award...what an honor. Our award was a really cool louvered metal sign, all lettered and pinstriped..really cool.
Sunday night was the kickoff party at my friend Dave's shop...what a great host he and wife Sandy are. Pork sandwiches, salads, cookies, beer, pop, water.....wow..thanks Dave and Sandy. At the party we got to meet all that were going on the cruise the next morning. 34 cars to start and a few more to join in on the way. We were being lead by Gazette editor Kirk in the Goodguys give away deuce sedan...how cool is that?
There were several repeats and a lot of newbies. This was our 10th consecutive official cruise, they are so much fun.
Our first stop Monday was Knoxville IA sprint car hall of fame museum and race track. That was neat. I had not been there for 10 years, good to see again. After a short visit there we were off to Mt Vernon, Il for the night. A great drive....35 old cars all in a row going down the high way...cool site.
Monday, July 1, 2013
Misc photos
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