Bonneville next month- who's going?

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Any So Cal guys planning on caravanning to B-Ville next month? I think I might chug my stocker Model A sedan out there if some people want to drive SLOWWWWWW. Or maybe I'll just hitch hike a ride if you let me know which way the hot rods are going. Thanks Jim

[Luke Jivetalker]

Jim, we're leaving on the 12th, heading out I-15 to a little campground about 90 mins out of Las Vegas, camping and fishing there on Thursday night, finish the drive to Wendover on Friday, you're more than welcome to join us, I'll be rolling out with the #865 D/STR "Rockabilly Boogie" crew. I think we've even got some space in the cabins @ KOA if you need a bed, PM me or email me
Skip

[Germ]

REDONDO RODDER is alive again?

HAHAHAHAH
PUTO...

send me some IMPORT TUNER books, I need to rub one out and my pictures of RADSHIT just aint working anymore

[kustomkoupe]

you guys are good at rubbing in this bonneville/el mirage stuff....i need to get my car done!

have fun out there

zach

[AnimalAin]

Isn't Bonneville mandatory? I'll be there.

[Gracie]

I'll caravan with you guys...

[Byron Crump]

I can't go but my good buddy that is a lurker on here is going...and the big jerk is gonna probably get to run on the salt.

His uncle is in the 200 MPH club and he told my buddy that he will let him drive the car he got in the club with. It's a early 'maro but it is still a cool ride to run in on the salt.

Sounds like fun to me.

[Luke Jivetalker]

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I'll caravan with you guys...

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"who me??"

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Luke- I'M IN for that! Sounds excellent- mind if I turn it into a story? Should I drive the A or make other plans?

[**DONOTDELETE**]

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REDONDO RODDER is alive again?

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Yep, back alive in the South Bay!

[Luke Jivetalker]

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Luke- I'M IN for that! Sounds excellent- mind if I turn it into a story? Should I drive the A or make other plans?

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Hell yeah you can turn it into a story, as far as driving, that's up to you, I can tell you that we usually clip along @ 70 to 90 MPH depending on where we're at, and once you get on the 93, there is some rather large gaps between fuel stops, I think there is an open seat in my late model, lemme know..........
Skip

[**DONOTDELETE**]

I might just take you up on that Luke- then maybe go home after a few days on the salt. Thanks Jim

[Gracie]

I would just rather not have to drive it alone... I have my own wheels... oh, never mind.

[Luke Jivetalker]

Jim, we'll be leaving for home on either Tuesday or Wednesday so you're welcome to join us, Gracie, you too are more than welcome to join us, we'll be rolling thru Vegas at about 11 am on the 12th, you could meet us @ our gas n grub spot then head out with us, either way, it's up to you guys, just let me know so I can plan accordingly
Skip

[Rocky]

Jim A.....you ain't got a hair on your ass if you don't drive your slo-mo model A. I've taken the entire week off to drive the old Pontiac out there---flathead 6 and all. I've been bustin ass on it to get it ready for the trip to Bonneville and then to the HAMB drags.. And I have a BIG mountain range to circumsize to get there.

[296 V8]

Can someone tell me if they let you camp out there?

[Rocky]

Yeah, you can camp at "bend in the road" about 1/3 of the way between the truck stop on I-80 and the course. No water, no bathrooms but plent of great gravel!

[296 V8]

You mean like rock salt? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Mr.Dean]

YO skip
dont for get the golf cart
we need salt transpo
give stace and me a call so we can work out some shit
KOA or what ever
Cheers DEAN

[Germ]

Skip you have to show JIM A what B-ville is about, first stop is that OLD INDIAN WHORE HOUSE, where they TIE the fireworks to white guys DICKS with shoelaces, Then theres the MESC. trip like in YOUNG GUNS... MUST eat the CACTUS and PUKE,,,,, he can write an article about hanging with VINCE neil in REDONDO BEACH,,,,,,,,

Just TOW the "A", I swear to god I wont tell the SHIFTERS you did it,,,,

XOXOXOXO
I'm going to be in a world of shit come B-ville......time,,,

[Levis Classic]

I'll be there from Michigan!!

[WZ JUNK]

I am helping build a Studebaker that is entry #974. We will be arriving Thursday night or early Friday morning to get into the tech line. I hope I have a chance to see everyone. We are at the Motel 6.

[Deuce Rails]

You california guys are lucky.

I'm going to fly in and check it out for the first time this year. I'll wear my HAMB shirt the first day.

--Matt

[Buick59]

Hey Skip you Dildo! Where ya been? Should I bring out some brautworst again and the BBQ grill?

Mike

[brewsir]

I will probably show up Friday nite and stay until sunday morning ...thats how I usually do it. We need a specific place at the bend to meet up...or a vehicle to look for...it really is a large bend in the road!!!!

[296 V8]

Anybody up for some low buck camping?

[Cword]

Damn Rights! We'll be there!
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[saltflataddict]

I know Ham, Loudpedal, JobCorps, I. will be there, as well as the other SLC boys, and a few Idaho guys will be there. The usual Friday - Sunday for us...

[Buick59]

Saturday Nite ya cant miss it. Look for the giant bonfire with Volkswagon Engine blocks lighting up the nite sky. Lurker Mick turns into a pyro maniac....well in fact all them old gold chainers are fun as hell to set things on fire with. I think last year there musta been over a 100+ people at the fire. Hotrodladycruiser took some good pics. Maybe Denise will post em' again.

Mike

[Smokin Joe]

Reguardless of where you stay, the bend in the road is the place to be saturday night. I'll be camping there. Like others have said tho, you need to bring your own pot to piss in. My pics from last year are in an albumn here. http://public.fotki.com/SmokinJoe/

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[modernbeat]

Unless something mental happens between now and then, I can't make it. My brother's getting married in Yosimite and I'm in the wedding party. I told him I'd get him back for that.

[hotrodladycrusr]

Ask and you shall receive.... even though I am going into a major depression cuz I won't be going this year. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif I guess I'm glad I do have my photos from last year to look at. Why does it have to be so far or me so broke http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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[Digger_Dave]

Damm, gonna miss you AGAIN Denise.

Will arrive Sat afternoon.
Dave (part of the North of '49 gang)

[SamIyam]

Just don't start your open-header'd hot rod up past midnight... you'll get in trouble.

Sam.

[Chopped50Ford]

Im over here down yonder of San Bernar-tucky....

Anyone passing through here...going slow...he he...i'd like to take the 55 out there.

[Chopped50Ford]

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Anybody up for some low buck camping?


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I am...what do you have in mind? BBQ and blankets for the cars?...oh and food too I guess. and drink??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Buick59]

For all the folks camping at the bend in the road. There is a service station open all nite about 3/4 of a mile away. They have shitters, showers and amazingly enough a decent little Mexi dinner that serves Ok chow.

Bring some skeeter repelent. There is a drainage canal next to the bend. Also be prepaired to rise with the sun. If your in a tent it heats up quick and thats when a lot of people head for the course.


And what sam says. Dont start any loud engines after 11pm.....some people do get PISSSED OFFF!

[Smokin Joe]

Here's a shot of Denise taking the above shot. Who needs a flash. Smores time?
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[296 V8]

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Anybody up for some low buck camping?


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I am...what do you have in mind? BBQ and blankets for the cars?...oh and food too I guess. and drink??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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That’s pretty much it. Id like to hook up with some cars coming through sac. been planning on going this year. Got a new radiator in the comet, the little fucker thinks its winter time. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Boones]

Looks like fun... there are two Hot Rod outings I will attend someday, Back to the 50's and Bonneville.. Maybe next year one will get checked off. but like Denise I am poor. thou the wagons says she ready for more road trippin fun...

[Luke Jivetalker]

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YO skip
dont for get the golf cart
we need salt transpo
give stace and me a call so we can work out some shit
KOA or what ever
Cheers DEAN

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Dean-0, no golf cart this year, at least not at this time, KOA is hooked up for you and Stace, I don't have y'all's digits yo, shoot em to me in a PM and I'll call you guys, are Mug and his wife coming with you guys? Mike, bring the meat baby
see you suckers in August
Skip

PS- Germ, do you think Jim could handle the Chicago of Nevada?

[Digger_Dave]

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Just don't start your open-header'd hot rod up past midnight... you'll get in trouble.

Sam.

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AND, no "cutting broadies" in the hotel parking lots, OR out on the salt!

The "fuzz" issue tickets in Wendover; and the SCTA will escort you off the premises.

[aussiesteve]

Hey Jim
I,ll see you at Bonneville.We will be crewing for Kowalski out of PA(Not the yellow roadster this year but a new flathead comp coupe)and also Wasted Willie,s Ardun roadster out of Virginia.I,ll be driving a primered A roadster and I,ll have a loud,drunk,sunburnt Scotsman with me.Should be easy to find!!!Have a safe trip and see you there.MAYBE WE SHOULD HAVE A HAMB MEETING OUT THERE.

[lakes modified]

Jim: hey, look me up and we'll drive around and throw some salt with my modified. should be in the pits somewhere.

[Leon]

We'll be heading up Hwy 395 to Tonopah Thursday evening and up Hwy 6 to Wendover on Friday Morning. I'll be bringing up a bright yellow ez-up this year to add to the group at the end of the pits. Looking forward to seeing everyone again this year.

[Elmo Rodge]

Like Leon, I'm going the wrong way too. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Wayno

[Germ]

wayno-? you going for sure right>?
I'm going to try and work out some shit and figure out a way to go,,,

I just sold the coupe and the race motor, and I'm paying back debts to society,,

I have the 29 sedan with the y-block but she wont be ready till next year,,

Maybe DEAN and stacy have room for me,,
I'll call you guys all when I figure it out,,

SKIP,,

JIM A can handle anything,

I want to write a book with JIM A.............

CALLED RAT RODDERS

Just remember that THE SEAFOOD will make you shit your pants
or shorts
GERM

[Elmo Rodge]

Germ, yeah I'm going. I'm thrashing on the '36 so I can drive it. You will love the fuck out of it. The Tank won't be there until the World Finals in October so if you look for me, I've been asked to help out on the Wilson & Waters fuel roadster. Wayno

[Buick59]

Germ.....you can always crash in my room.

[Luke Jivetalker]

Germ, we'll have plenty of sleeping space if you want to go, ride out with Dean & Stace, Fat Bastard says you're a pussy if you don't go this year............

[Rocky]

Germ, I'll take ya for a ride in my big fat Ponnyack. I've made no plans for lodging yet...

[sodbuster]

We are driving the late-model this year and staying/hiking Moab on Thursday.

BobK....Jen is putting together a care package for you. Also, she wanted to know if your wife was going?

Buick59, I am bring a mess load of EAT BEEF plates this year.

av8, If you read this, could you ask Vern to toss in a "Flatheads Forever" shirt, size Large. I have worn out my one that I picked up in 01'.


Chris Nelson
Kansas

[Smokin Joe]

For those who haven't been there before, there are 3 places you'll be likely to find other HAMBers.
1:after dark on saturday at the bend in the road.
2:Around the N-49 or Tardel rigs in the pits anytime the cars aren't in line to run.
3:Look for the RRT easyup just past the pits.

When you get on the salt, you'll drive out to where you'll see a bunch of cars parked. That'll be the starting line. From there you'll see cars parked along the side of the course untill you come to another big area with lots of cars, trailers and rigs. That's the pits. After that it goes back to a line of cars along the course again. The RRT easyup is usually just after the pits. Bring binoculars and a portable radio so you can listen to the SCTA channel for what's going on. You can park anywhere along the line and watch. Portable shade is highly reccomended.(easy-up)

Bring a broad brimmed hat, sunscreen, sun glasses, and lots of water. There is food sold in the pit area, but I'd reccomend bringing your lunch out with you. It's a long, hot, bright day in the sun so plan for that.

In the mornings they do the record runs so you want to be out there early to see the fast stuff. Then all day long they make runs. Those who qualify during the day on their particular record will go to impound to make their record attempt the next morning. Due to the speeds and the nature of the event the spectator line is quite a ways back from the course. Binoculars or a spotting scope really help. You can see the cars close up at the starting line area or in the pits. Don't forget your camera.

See ya on the salt http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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[Buick59]

Sodbuster........If yer gonna be in Moab.......stop by Goblin valley. I promise you and the missis will dig it!!!!!!! And about a mile away from Goblin valley, is a place called wild horse canyon. Holy shit it's something you gotta see. If ya want I can send pictures.


Also stop by Bo Huffs place. Its lterally on the way to Bonneville from Moab.


Mike

[saltflataddict]

"Buick59, I am bring a mess load of EAT BEEF plates this year." - I want one of those..

Mike is right Goblin Valley is awesome..

[Bob K]

Chris: That Jen is one fine lady, sure hope my care package includes a "EAT BEEF" Plate.

See ya on the Salt.

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

[Kiwitinbeater]

Gidday everyone--I haven`t posted for a helluva long time,came back to stick this in.The last month has been really awful--my best Kiwi mate Jonesy lost his battle with Cancer July 12th.Hospice duty sucks bad.His wife just gave me his well worn Pith Helmet,so we will be taking it for sure.Add to that the fact that we sold our House at the end of June and as of August 20 we have to be out and i can`t find a decent house in Washington with a decent shop attached...But enough of that.As it`s the 20th Anniversary of my first trip to the Salt. I am driving my A Sedan down this year.Hope to leave from the Chevron in Troutdale OR about 5am on Thursday the 12th.Hope that Chris the kid and his dad will caravan with their Olds powered A Roadster.Hope to catch up with you all--at the least we have to celebrate Aussie Steve`s birthday on the Tuesday night with lots of Adult beverages--although I am bringing my son Conor for the first time this year so I may be less noisy than in the past.....

[Rocky]

Hey Paul...........I'll be lookin for yer N.Z. ass at the bend. I'm driving my ratty ass old black 41 pontiac bidness coupe. Are you bringing the VW blocks this year?
Hey, I'm trying to talk Scotty into accompanying me to the salt but he has some previous commitment to satisfy. [yawn] He'll meet me at the drags tho, which is where you should be on the 21st of August....
I'll be lookin for the ground-scraper A sedan....Bring Don L with ya. I think he'd just lay down and die on the spot with all the ratty rods around him......see ya!