"VooDoo Child" Runs Away with it!

[hotrodladycrusr]

VooDoo Child exceeded Roadstar wildest expectations! He ran away with four awards. Of course Rudy built VooDoo Child as a driver and offical trophies don't really mean much, but to be recognized by your peers for a year and a half of hard work is a great feeling.

VooDoo Child took first place in his class. He also took the 2004 Tom Sullivan Memorial award, which expresses the true meaning of the sport and hobby, friendship, family and fun with cars. He took the 2004 Street Achievement for Best Street, and Outstanding Individual Display 10X20.

VooDoo Child was well received by not only the judges, but the general public as well. I sure wish Rudy had a dollar for every photo that was taken of VooDoo Child. He worked long and hard and deserved every award he receieved along with all the kudos from his friends, which of course means the most to him.

Way to go hun! I'm proud of ya!

[jerry]

too cool!

nice looking practical car. looks likke it's meant to get driven.


jerry

[skipstitch]

Hey CON-GRATS Rudy...the car is deserving of the "kudo's"... Stitch

[Hot Rod To Hell]

HELL YEAH!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Congrats Rudy! My Dad and my friends agreed that your car was one of the coolest, cuz it was a REAL CAR, not a full sized Model car. You deserved every one of those awards, and probably a few more!!! Way to go! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[shoebox72]

Congradulations! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Billy

[DoubleClutch]

Congratulations Rudy! Beautiful car! Great meeting you this weekend too!

[quickrod]

congrats rudy http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif.....hello denise http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gifquickrod

[fab32]

WAY TO GO RUDY!!!! That truely was one of the outstanding cars at this years Autorama. Just goes to show that a lot of hard work and less than $500,000 will still turn out a great car. The reason I mention the money is IMHO this car is head and shoulders above of the reported $800,000 Willys that most people just gave a big yawn (a nice chassis and little else). If Rudy had started with $800,000 he would still have 3/4 of a million left and a cooler car.
Of course I think you know what just happened to the price of that '32 roadster Rudy. hehe!!!
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!

Frank

[mr.midnite]

This car stood tall even with Ridler contenders right across the aisle. Way kool Rudy, congrats

[hotrodladycrusr]

I wanted to add some more photos but StarPhoto is giving me fits. I'll add a couple more here then try again in the morning.

[hotrodladycrusr]

.

[hotrodladycrusr]

...

[Skate Fink]

......looks sweet to me!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[fuel pump]

Good goin Rudy. It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

[chopolds]

Great looking car, Rudy. Love the color combo of black, copper and white, nice, subtle, classy!
Didn't get to say "hi" to you or any of the other HAMBers, though (except Ray Safarinut!) Between staring in awe at most of the cars, and having some friends with me, who had to drag me to the Casinos, and the nude bars in Canada, I didn't make any of the meetings. Walked by Rudy's and Starliners afew times, but didn't see anyone who looked like a HAMBer, could be wrong, though.
Anyway, great show, great cars. Congrats, Rudy!

[beatnik]

Congrats Rudy, it is killer!

The smile on your face, said it all this weekend, the awards are just a plus.

[abomber30]

way to go bro. No you gotta make a shelf for those trophies. hahaha the work never ends

[CherryBlossom]

WAY TO GO RUDY!!!!!!! It couldn't of happened to a better or more well deserving guy http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Mongo]

Congrats !!!!! I love that car. Can Mike and I take this one for a ride too, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[JimC]

That is one NICE Ford!

Jim

[tommy]

Congratulations. It's nice to know others enjoy your vision.

[Fat Hack]

Whaddaya know? There IS some justice in the world...when a hard-working, down-to-Earth guy like Rudy can take FOUR awards with a clean & classy ride like Vood-Doo Child!!

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Roadstar's 40 was easily one of the nicest honest-to-goodness STREET DRIVEN cars at the show. We all know Rudy is no lawn chair fairgrounds poser...he'll be hitting the streets of Motown this Spring and Summer racking up the miles & smiles in his BAD ASS 40!

Congratulations, Buddy...on a VERY well deserved day in the spotlight!!!

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Fast Elvis]

Congrat's and best wishes Rudy.....beautiful ride...look forward to seeing your beast in action on the street this summer!

[continentaljohn]

Congratulations Rudy!!! Very Sweet ride!!

[flt-blk]

Congratulations
Can't wait to see the car in person some time.
TZ

[kustombuilder]

WAY TO GO RUDY!!!! i seriously thought it was one of the best cars there but i am surprised that the judges agreed. i thought they would be all about the high dollar plastic cars. good to know they do have some good taste.

thats just too cool my friend. CONGRATS!!!

Mike

[36couper]

Congratulations! Now get out there and drive the wheels off that thing!

[andysdeuce]

Great looking car Rudy. Good to see a fellow hamber get some recognition for their hard work. I hope you drive it to GoodGuys Indy so I can check it out in person. Congrats man!!!

[roadstar]

Thanks to all of you, belive me I am still in shock http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif.

The attention this car got was overwhelming. This has never happened to me and I really don't know quite what to say.

Yes it will be driven, and driven hard like all the others.
In fact actually felt good the scrape the lower grill loading inthe trailer for the LAST!! time. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I wish I knew what else to say http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif.

Thanks again, and I have some HAMB guys to thank too.

Dan Barnett http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.giftruly one of the coolest guys I have ever met. He did the sighn. In a sea of viynal lettering his hand lettered effort stood tall. I will never be able to thatnk him enough for his generosity. DBF http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

And the striping GOD the brought the artwork alive on the deck lid and under the hood ,Jeff Shea http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

And lastly Thanks to The Hotrodladycrusr for orginizing the HAMB gatherings each and everyday and being there to support me. She is truly a HARD CORE HOTROD CHICK http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[nailhead60]

Way to go Rudy !!!! Voo Doo child looks beautiful , Cant wait to see that in person , And I am really sorry that I wasnt there in person to scream and shout after the awards were presented !!
Couldnt have happened to A nicer car !!


I have some really krazy pics of 66 and the cadillac ranch that i gotta show ya !!

[Plowboy]

Congrats man!

......I still think Cock N' balls would have been a better name. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[hotrodladycrusr]

Plowboy, your buddy with the yellow RPU took first in his class as well, plus he took another award as well for something else. He was sitting next to our group at the awards ceremony. Seemed like a nice family man. His son was sitting by the truck drawing flames all weekend while facing the truck. I know what was going thru his mind. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[50Fraud]

GREAT looking '40. The consistent use of black and white throughout the car and the display, plus the tasteful use of copper details (instead of the overworked red), provides a clean but unexpected look to the whole presentation. Congratulations!

[Tinbender]

Awsome car. Congrats!

[kustombuilder]

well Rudy since you did'nt say anything about Mongo and i NOT taking it for a ride i guess thats a YES http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif i'll TRY not to get pulled over this time... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[roadstar]

Well ok, but this time Mongo drives http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Django]

Congrats Rudy. That is a beautiful Ford. Well deserved. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[dondanno]

Cool Rudy congrats. Denise do you have fun with Joyce? She can be a little boring at times http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif...Danny

[kritz]

first of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! it's nice to see someone with a true passion for these old cars be recognized and honoured with awards and praise. you did an amazing job with "voodoo child". sorry i missed you on thursday, my dad had a great time as well and absolutely loved your 40.
he was amazed that it's not just a pretty car that never gets driven, but that you actually take voodoo child out to play!!!! again, congratulations and you are a RULER!!!

[InPrimer]

You deserved it, best looking 40 Ive seen in a long time especially the depth of the paint, It was nice meeting you and Denise...

[hotrodladycrusr]

[ QUOTE ]
Cool Denise do you have fun with Joyce? She can be a little boring at times http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif...Danny

[/ QUOTE ]

That "old" lady ran me ragged! She's gotta have 20 years on me yet I was dragging each day and she was raring to go. I thought for sure after 3 FULL days down there that on Sunday morning she'd wanna sleep in a bit and head down in the afternnon. Not her! She was up early and wanted to GO! She is the essance of "HARD CORE". EVERYONE here in Detroit fell in LOVE with her!

I took her to the airport on my way to work this morning. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif I miss her already. I sure wish we didn't live so far away but it looks like she'll come back in June for my Pig Roast and to attend "Billetproof" and maybe GG Indy. I'm sure I'll be visiting her in Portland before too long and then you and I will be able to meet. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Next time you see her give her a big 'ol hug and kiss for me.

[ QUOTE ]
It was nice meeting you and Denise...

[/ QUOTE ]

Inprimer, the pleasure was all mine. It was wonderful to finally meet you in person. You are not only a sweetheart but a true gentleman as well. Thank you SO MUCH for the sign. I already have it hanging in my car memorblia room. I'll think of you every time I look at it. Looking forward to our paths crossing again in July.

BTW, what are you doing HOME??? Your suppose to be driving to Virgina?

[jdubbya]

Nice work Rudy, well deserved! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[DrJ]

That's a beautiful car...

But don't understand how it won any awards, it doesn't have any billit? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Evel]

Right On RUDY!!!!

I need more......Please Post Other Pictures ...Build ups???

ITRULES!!!!!


Evel

[kustombuilder]

[ QUOTE ]
Well ok, but this time Mongo drives http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

HELL NO! that would'nt be any fun at all http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif..

[antichrysler]

Congrats!

I don't know what to say. That car is beautiful. You deserve all the awards.

I love that striping.

I can't wait to see it at the broken dreams cruise. You da man.

[negativeMatt]

awesome,awesome car!! congrats!!

[the duke]

nice work!

[CherryBlossom]

[ QUOTE ]
Well ok, but this time Mongo drives http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

HEY! What about ME!

I think you should let Denise and I take it...we'll make it giiirrrllllyyy!!

[Bob K]

Hey Rudy:

YOU DUNN GUD.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are we gonna play in the mud with that one at Indy this year??? or is that just for race and the roadster ??

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!

B http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif B

[FONZI]

Congrats. Looks like the trophies were well deserved. Very Nice Ford!


FONZI

[dondanno]

Ya Denise we will have to get together. I wont be doing any traveling for a while we have a baby do any time now...Danny

[Boones]

Man that car is incredible.. congrats are well deserved.. color combo is great... would love to see some shots of it outside in better light

[MarkX]

COOL!>>>> now drive that thing down to The Round-Up!!!!

[Thirdyfivepickup]

Way to go! I was looking foward to seeing it this past weekend. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif Didn't make it...

[cartman]

Congrats Rudy!

It was great to see the car in person. That car really deserves to wear black. And the striping was just right on the money. Nice to finally meet another hamber. Plus I got to see Safarinut layin' down some lines..awsome! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Hot Rod To Hell]

[ QUOTE ]
But don't understand how it won any awards, it doesn't have any billit?


[/ QUOTE ]
I dunno... did you see that steering wheel??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
J/K Rudy... that wheel looks PERFECT in that interior!

[BARNETT]

[ QUOTE ]
Dan Barnett truly one of the coolest guys I have ever met. He did the sighn. In a sea of viynal lettering his hand lettered effort stood tall. I will never be able to thatnk him enough for his generosity. DBF

[/ QUOTE ]

HAHAHA!!! You should get out more if you think I'm cool. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif I'm honored to have gotten to help you (in a small way) show such a cool car, Rudy. Even if I didn't know you that would've been in my top 5...right up there with a few original vintage show winners and Lil Coffin 2! Jeff has officially outdone himself with that striping job!!!!!!!

DBF!

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

Congraulations Rudy! I really enjoyed seeing you and your sweet '40 at the Autorama. You certainly deserved it. Your car had that certain look and feel of craftmanship and quality. A great win(s).