Viva Las Vegas - Roll Call and psych-up

[so-cheap]

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Okay so I am sitting in my living room hemmin and hawing
about Vegas. Not sure if I should go because I started
a new job, taking the time off, potentially loosing some
income cause I don't have enough vacation accrued...blah
blah blah. </font>


Then my girlfriend says.....
"Why don't we pop in that Viva Las Vegas DVD I made last year?"

[she is a videographer, and we video taped last year
and put together a DVD for our friends]
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Well THAT DOES IT!!!! I'm going. No doubt about it.
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Seeing that reminded me of how much fun I had. And last
year I was out of work, my car ran so-so, I had absolutely
no money and I drove the 58 Ranchero anyway (green and
white if you remember it). We are $.75 hotdogs all weekend
and I had the biggest blast of my life.

So I don't want to hear any whining.....get off your butts,
fix your car, stop drinking for the month of March and
save your $$$ and get to Vegas. Especially if you have
never been.

Here are a couple quotes to get you in the mood......

Some very, very confused looking old broad on Sunday
just outside the bingo hall: "What's going on around
here !?!? everyone here looks like the Fonz!"

The elevator doors open and 3 VLV roomates spill out,
pleading (successfully) to a Betty: "C'mon...come to
our room. We'll have a great time! We got ice!" to
which she responds "That's good, 'cause I got
everything else you need!"

Cruisin' the strip on friday night some cabby pulls
up along side of me and asks "where's the time machine??
I want to go back!!"

one girl to anouther after leaving the dance floor...
"is my eyebrow still on?"

Walking through the main bar in the casino at the GC.
One girl saying to another and pointing "not THAT girl
with the bangs, the other one!"

[Eyeball]

I watched some video of it a few weeks ago and that got me wound up.

I can't wait!

[Tackett]

There will be 10 of us, with 5 to 7 cars. Not a single car is ready yet, but all the guys are busting ass to make sure we'll be there.

'62 Caddy Park Avenue - needs bags (it was there last year)
'25 Chrysler - full steering rebuild, new cam, and 500 other things (it was there last year)
'44 BSA (The Hoover) - needs to be loaded into a truck (it was there last year)
'55 Nash Ambassador - minor electrical tweeks, bunch of other shit
'55 Ford - bunch of little shit
'22 T bucket - 2/3 built, 1/3 to go
'53 Plymouth Savoy - if the motor swap can be done in time...
'48 F2 - 99.92% stock, no vacation time damnit

My '97 Dodge chase truck, with tools and ice chests full of beer.
Several AAA cards.

See 'em here (http://liberalredneck.org/gallery/carsandbikes)

[zman]

Me and the wife will be there, don't know if I'll make the drive, can't really take that much time off, so we may just fly....

[saltflataddict]

there should be about 6 of us there cant wait. This time its going to be all car show for my wife &amp; I and no partying since we are strolling around our new baby girl, but at least I get to go for Sat. car show.. I am just not sure about driving down the little bambino in the Galaxie. I dont like the thought of being broke down with her.. even though I drive it everyday and have gone to Vegas the last 3 years in it with no problems.. maybe I will.

[buzzard]

Mrs. buzzard and I are flyin' in. Haven't been in a couple of years. Should be a blast.

[Hot Rod To Hell]

What's the date on it this year???

I attended a few years back, but I wasn't quite greaserbilly enough for most of the crowd there, so I got the "we're so much cooler than you" vibe from a bunch of people, but Oh well...I had a pretty good time anyway! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[so-cheap]

April 9th - 11th

www.vivalasvegas.net (http://www.vivalasvegas.net)

[Hot Rod To Hell]

Alright... That's what I thought... Looks like I won't be able to make it then... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif I'll be in vegas the first week of May for the APP convention. When I attended last time they had the APP in April as well, but not this time!?! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Samantha]

Mr. Samantha &amp; I will be there...in the Tbird (fingers crossed)
Hot Rod To Hell...we were given the "not cool enough" vibe from the rockasilly's as well last year...HAHA http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[kitkat]

Hey all- come by my booth if you've got wristbands and say hi! I'll be there shooting b&amp;w portraits ALL weekend, no party for me! I would LOVE to meet some more HAMB-ers in person, the people we've met are my favorite part of the Viva Weekend.

Mr. KitKat is a Damn Longhair, but he enjoys the hell outa himself at Viva and ignores all the "you're not one of us" BS pretty well. I think its really ironic how exclusive and insider-y, "outsider" cultures can be. I've gotten it from punks, goths, bikers, rockers, swingsters, rockabillies..... Just cuz I dont look like ya, doesnt mean I don't get ya. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Kat

[Hot Rod To Hell]

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Mr. KitKat is a Damn Longhair

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Me too!!! maybe that's my problem... but if they had hairspary/gel strong enough I could have one hell of a pompadour!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
In addition to the long hair, according to a lot of "old" people, I must have been involved in some "freak tackle box explosion"!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
So I guess I'm not anywhere even CLOSE to being a rockasilly; I just like old cars!
(although some of those rockasilly girls are good to look at!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gifhttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif)

[Jet Fuel]

Hell yeah, motherfuckers!
I can't wait. I don't do the 'scene' too well (although I certainly can appreciate it), but I have a helluva great time at VLV. Fortunately, the Shifters put on a damn good show. Even though it's officially only Saturday, action in the parking lot never stops. Because of that, you don't need much money to attend.

I don't have ~much~ more to do before going. Haaaaaa.

...and I'm the goddamn HAMB beer fairy. So if you're broke and thirsty between .75 hot dogs, find me.

-jf

[nor cal nic]

i wanna' see the video... anywho, on new years i promised the party host one of them QUICK CHANGE REAR END KEY FOBS. send me an address please... i have a few if anybody else wants 'em... or, i'll bring 'em to VLV. see ya'll there!
nic

[FoMoCo_MoFo]

me and the mrs are in... see ya there

[krupanut]

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Mrs. buzzard and I are flyin' in. Haven't been in a couple of years. Should be a blast.

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With Mrs. krupanut in tow! Keep an eye on her for me buzz, not cause I'm worried about her, cause I'm worried about all the HAMBers that'll be runnin' around that place!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Remember what happens in Vegas... gets posted on the HAMB http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Samantha]

Well said, KitKat! Mr. Samantha is a "damn long-hair" as well! HAHA

[Eyeball]

Hey Jet Fuel, I hope you don't have all trouble with the cops again this year. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I guess you car just looks too DANGEROUS! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[buzzard]

Dang, I forgot to mention that she was coming with us. I'll take good care of her. REAL good care of her. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[gears-n-grease]

me, the wife, sister and bro-in-law- but we're flying

[krupanut]

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Dang, I forgot to mention that she was coming with us. I'll take good care of her. REAL good care of her. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

That seals it! I'm locking her in her room till May. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[Jet Fuel]

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Hey Jet Fuel, I hope you don't have all trouble with the cops again this year. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Sheeeeit.

The problem is that the cop was so busy taking exception to things that weren't illegal that he was totally blind to all the blazing infractions that were right in front of his face.

Kinda leaves a guy unmotivated to fix the illegal stuff, now don't it?

Me and the boys got to talkin' about if my car was all painted candy and dunked in billet, how the cop would have acted. I mean, I left it exposed 'cause there are a lot of folks who actually build their own shit that can appreciate a rolling unfinished piece. The cops though? NFW

So, I'm gonna paint it. Nothing glossy, no billet - I'm just gonna try to make it so they'll take it a little more seriously (hard to say with a straight face). It's not gonna be clean by any stretch. You can't hide a hack job under a mile of paint. But it might look more 'together'.

<shrug> We'll give it a shot.

Oh, and I fucking love your '27.
...though I hope that isn't insulting coming from a man of such poor taste. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Cheers.

-jf

[sled51merc]

My girlfriend and I and her cute single friend are flying in on Wednesday night. We leave at 11:30 on Saturday night, gotta be back for Easter morning for the kids. Hope to meet some HAMBers.

sled

[52Chief]

I'll be there, the car....... maybe. I'm keeping my fingers crossed though http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif.

[Tackett]

People keep talking about he "rockasilly attitude", and although it's there - there's also a bunch of people who don't buy into that stuff. Don't sweat it, just go and check out the cars.

But if you want to fit in, make sure to get one of these. (http://64.225.33.220/)

[Hot Rod To Hell]

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But if you want to fit in, make sure to get one of these.


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What's the fuckin world coming to???

[A32Flathead]

Me &amp; the wife are going.

Look forward to seeing some of you there.

Dave

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[52Chief]

Love the "sleeves", or you could just wear your jacket all weekend...... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

I ignore all the smirks, everybody gets them. But I'm used to the stares anyway.

[Ginger1959]

I'll be rollin there for wednesday-monday with a bunch of friends from Seattle. Lots of other locals from Vancouver will be goin aswell. Hope I get the chance to meet some HAMBERS. If there's a HAMBERS meet, let me know....i'm there.

[133]

i won't be able to make it, but was planning on it this year since i've never been. hope you guys get some nice photos of the cars and whatnot. have fun!!

[Luckypabst]

No more car to take out and I lost interest in the costume party so I may be cancelling my res at the Gold Coast. That would free up a room thurs - mon.

Chris

[wes]

ill be there. i dunno what ill be driving yet.

[leadfoot]

So-Cheap, sell a few of the DVD's your girl friend made to help pay for the weekend. What do ya think?

[Dreamweaver]

Sounds like it's time to setup a HAMB meet.

Last year on Saturday we sorta met on the east side of the elevators. Not too much mingling went on, just a bunch of car geeks sayin hi.

Anyone from Vegas going to have a car in the show? If so, maybe we could setup a HAMB poster/banner and I'd bring a couple of cases of iced down beer and we could have more of a HAMB hangout. Just a thought.

If the weather stays like it is right now, it should be high 80s low 90s and on that parking lot its hotter, maybe someone has a popup shade.

Just throwing this idea out here.

[A32Flathead]

Well.....further to my earlier post......I have just been fucked over by my boss....and have just e-mailed my cancellation request to the VLV team... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

Have a good one folks. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Rustridden31]

I am only going to be able to go Thursday through Saturday morning, bummer. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif I've never been before, is there a good showing of the cars on those days or only Sat. and Sun? I sure hope so.

[truth]

I'll be there. Look for the drunk'n disorderly guys with Boston accents. I'll be the one stumbling around but still trying to take video footage.

[Buick59]

I'll be there. And If your not dressed just like me....Im gonna kick you in your balls!!!! BOOOOHOOOO What a bunch of weepers!

This will be my 6th year or 7th or 5th (hell they are all a blur).......and I have never encountered or seen or heard of the cry baby "people look at me funny" situations. For hells sake! Most everybody is to drunk to care or to busy lookin the mirror.

I go to have a good time and always do.

Mike

[Deyomatic]

Truth, we'll just look for the guys saying...
"Holy shit, da fuckin' cawz and the weathuh owt heah aw wickid pissa." http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

(Former Watertown resident).

[truth]

Deyo - you got it right on! but its more like "cahs" then cawz... hahaa

[ESnacky6]

I hope to have the Rivi dialed in enough to take this year...
I've never been to VLV before...looks like fun...

[chip]

we will be there as always (me &amp; greaser girl got married there 5 yrs. ago), stop by &amp; say hey, just look for all the checs, we will be there somewhere....we leave here tues. morning at 6:30 am, drive to reno, stay there then on to vlv, get there wed. night about 6:00 pm start parting and keep going 'till sun morn. then follow our bread crumbs home, just look for the wife's purple 51 chevy fleetline with green flames....then buy me a beer!...oh yea, mike, yes i am bringing a corkscrew!!!!......chip

[Dr. Shocker]

Well the girlfriend and I will be heading out from Ventura early Thursday Morning.....if anyine is up for a caravan drop me a line.....can't wait....

[TheDooWopKid13]

my bros and i(hopefully) are going. also i am printing the shirts for the shifters this year. they are going to kick ass.

[OutLaw]

I'm driving out again this year. ( 4 years and a row ) Why should I stop going now.

[geno_86ed]

Had a friend go last year and looked at all his pics from the car show and decided I had to go. So my buddy and I will be rollin down the highway in his 55 Ford and my 54 Chevy

Will have to pull some 16 hour days to get our rigs ready, but should make it there.

Driving 700 miles with a 235, sans oil filter. Should be interesting.

[so-cheap]

Hey lets make a definate time and place for the HAMBers to meet. Any ideas?

And if you have a shirt you have to wear it!

[Nads]

I booked my ticket, I'll be there on Thursday. Mike, save me a beer you asshole.

[axle]

viva las vegas huh? hmmm, i've never been. thinkin of going. do a lot of old cars show up? where does everything happen? there's music right?
fill me in.......i'm a newbie at this.

[axle]

just messin around.
you guys know where i use to put the "HAMB MEETING" poster board sign on the old parking lot?.......and thats where everyone would gather around 11:00 a.m. on saturday? why dont we do it like old times and meet in that general area on the new parking lot? i guess it would be considered the south/west section of the parking lot? when you come out of that new walk-way turn to the right and you'll run in to it.
sound good? i might be too busy but i'll put a poster board on the wall so you'll know where to hang out.

and lucky pabst?...whats with the costume comment?
i've been dressin this way for 22 years now...i wouldn't consider this a costume but a way of life! i'm with buick59.... why let it get to ya? NOT TO SOUND LIKE A BROKEN RECORD......but remember folks, your going to a rockabilly music weekender......did you expect to see something different!?!?!?!? get over it!

[Buick59]

NADS........im going to purchase a case so we can piss up a storm!!!! But if your not dressed in 50's attire Im gonna kick your balls right up to your chin!

[Mike]

Ah Mike (Buick59), but will Nads wear his period correct cabana boy outfit this year? Very festive indeed http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif.

[FLAT6]

I'll be at the pre-VLV party, but don't think i can make it to VLV itself. Look forward to seeing some of your cars and faces.
Mike

[Buick59]

I remeber the Cabana boy outfit!!! I kept trying to order drinks from him all night. Im really lookin forward to hangin out with you meat heads and pantsing some of the Rattlers!

[FoMoCo_MoFo]

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me and the mrs are in... see ya there

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&amp; we now got at least 5 guys (and cars) from our GAY car club coming look for our matching rainbow striped von dootch hats...

put the posterboard up Axel and we'll be there like flys on shit!

[axle]

great, its settled then....i'll put the poster board up with the simple words...H A M B on it and set the meeting for 11:00 a.m.
GERM, you better be wearing that vintage newspaper boy hat i gave you! i'll be wearing mine!

"LAWRENCE....LAWRENCE OF ARABIA.....HE CAME TO FIGHT THE TURKISH"

DID YOU GUYS HEAR ABOUT THE MAN WITH 5 PENIS'S? HIS PANTS FIT LIKE A GLOVE!