Billetproof 2004 Pics... [Archive]

xadamx

09-26-2004, 01:31 AM

FYI...that dark green coupe with the gold scallops is Steve Caballero's car. Check out the rear of the frame on that bare metal truck with the sweet stovebolt. That truck and the roadster next to it are from San Jose and have a lot of neat tricks in them. You really had to see them up close to appreciate them. The friction shocks and framework on the bare metal roadster were notable. That pumpkin-colored roadster had some unique touches, outside and in. Was a great show...there was a lot of stuff there that made me wonder how it made it!

scarliner

09-26-2004, 01:32 AM

Thanks for sharing the pics, looks like some really good stuff and a good time.

adjustablejohnsons

09-26-2004, 01:36 AM

Lots of pics here.

Zoomie's Workshop (http://www.zoomie.com/bp04a/feature.html)

133

09-26-2004, 02:52 AM

man, i'm stupid for not going this year. i guess i gotta go kick my own ass. great pics and thanks for sharing.

PAPASMURF

09-26-2004, 03:01 AM

that last truck had like a 2 a half foot kick on the frame. It was bad ass. That show was sweet. I had a lot a fun. Yall should of stopped by and said hello....you know which cars were ours hehehehe. suprised at the response at the show. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Steel Phoenix

09-26-2004, 04:18 AM

<font color="purple">Yet more BILLETPROOF pics! </font>

www.championgarage.com/billetproof04/ (http://www.championgarage.com/billetproof04/)

I had a great time. Met lots of people... quite a few of the HAMBers. What a day.

And, miracle of miracles... it wasn't excruciatingly hot either.

Can't wait 'til next year! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

TexasHardcore

09-26-2004, 06:51 AM

xadamx, adjustable, steel phoenix....GREAT pics...looks like alot of fun.

Steel...anymore shots of that silver "A" Sedan?

Boones

09-26-2004, 10:35 AM

Almost made it up from LA (after a business trip) but decided I better get back home for this damn Hurricane they were showing heading towards me.. of course it decided to spend more time at Nads place.. Thanks for all the pics everyone is showing.

Kojack

09-26-2004, 11:54 AM

And a few of the sleds, my personal favorites...

Kojack

09-26-2004, 11:54 AM

Sweet little Buick... Loved the paint.

Kojack

09-26-2004, 11:56 AM

BEAUTIFUL goddamn Zeph...

Kojack

09-26-2004, 11:57 AM

Now that's how to do an exhast...

Kojack

09-26-2004, 12:00 PM

Sweet pickup...

Kojack

09-26-2004, 12:02 PM

One of the crazier cars I saw there. Two small block Chevy's, tilted over, side by side. Don't know if it even ran, but it was sweet!

Kojack

09-26-2004, 12:05 PM

Slazzen's little monster... about all I've got for now. I took a shit load of normal pictures, and I'll post those when they get developed. Got a few at my art site if ya want to slide over there for the more artsy shit...

Tman

09-26-2004, 12:22 PM

Thanks for the pics so far folks. Is it just me or is the level of the cars up a notch from previous years? I like.

NealinCA

09-26-2004, 12:23 PM

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Check out the rear of the frame on that bare metal truck with the sweet stovebolt. That truck and the roadster next to it are from San Jose and have a lot of neat tricks in them. You really had to see them up close to appreciate them.

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I looked at the roadster in Paso. It does have some very nice fabriaction work.

I like the 6-lug wheels on the 34 p/u. It really ties the whole stovebolt theme together.

Thanks for the pics.

Neal

**DONOTDELETE**

09-26-2004, 12:33 PM

hey does that mopar have a shovel or a pan under the hood? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

mikes51

09-26-2004, 02:14 PM

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One of the crazier cars I saw there. Two small block Chevy's, tilted over, side by side. Don't know if it even ran, but it was sweet!

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That's an excellent shot of that car.
No, it wasn't running, I saw them push it in.
I hope it will be driven in next year. I should have taken a better look at the motors, I'm guessing the flywheels are meshed?

Thanks to all for posting the pics. I forgot to bring my camera this year.

Tman, you are right, the cars are are up a notch overall.
Up a notch in fabrication, but most importantly, in creativity. I'll quote a friend who came to the show for the first time, "cool, this is more than a regular car show, it's more like Art!"

heyitsnate

09-26-2004, 02:24 PM

i had an absolute BLAST this year....honestly,i liked the cars less this year,but the vibe was really good.a gigantic thank you to slazzen,that guy is doing big things for the community.,and yes,the road zombie's 34 was amazing..

A32Flathead

09-26-2004, 02:33 PM

Greetings from the UK.

I'm sitting here looking at the pictures as I had to come home for my Dad's funeral.

Looks like a great day, I can't wait for next year!

I'll be back next weekend.

Dave

Steel Phoenix

09-26-2004, 04:52 PM

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xadamx, adjustable, steel phoenix....GREAT pics...looks like alot of fun.

Steel...anymore shots of that silver "A" Sedan?

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I added another one to the web gallery. It is #4a, right under the other one.

zman

09-26-2004, 07:06 PM

Great shots, makes me wish, well for a minute anyway, that I lived on the left coast. Hopefully some of the ones I haven't seen will make Vegas next year.

SamIyam

09-26-2004, 11:59 PM

That twin motor car was the thing that my creative juices flowing... it's really a pile of crap, and just looking at the way it was constructed, it'll be nothing more than a fairgrounds cruiser IF it ever runs... but man what an old idea rekindled!

I found myself looking at old pictures and scheming on how to make something like that actually WORK!

Topolino body... Fuller styled chassis... Tampa rake on the motors... and an NHRA legal cage... it could be done.

And if I ever get all these other projects finished, it might be something I want to tackle...

Overall the show was fun. Yea-sure there's always the naysayers that will find a turd in every punch bowl, but people were having fun with cars and that is what it is all about...

Sam.

**DONOTDELETE**

09-27-2004, 12:02 AM

why does that thing have spotlights on it?

SamIyam

09-27-2004, 12:13 AM

I was wondering that too...

It's such a cool idea (one that was born 45 years ago) and if the guy had only taken his time building the thing, his name would be in the history books along side that guy who built the Purple People Eater...
Sam.

Kojack

09-27-2004, 01:07 AM

And it looks so happy!

The thing I hate about car show shots is I always get some jerks crotch in the shot.

ray

09-27-2004, 01:17 AM

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why does that thing have spotlights on it?

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for the same reason it has quad fogged headlights? cause it's a show-rod? that things a fuckin time warp.

unclescooby

09-27-2004, 01:25 AM

alright, explain to me how these twin mill bastards work when they actually run??

**DONOTDELETE**

09-27-2004, 01:26 AM

I'm not running it down at all, I like it and it shows balls. I dont like the suicide on anything and the spotlights are dumb. But I think it is way cool and would love to see it run some day.

good for him. He built a bitchen car.

Lionheart

09-27-2004, 01:53 AM

Scooby...One engine has to be recammed and everything elce it takes to make it run in opposite rotation of the other engine. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

ESnacky6

09-27-2004, 02:00 AM

couldn't you just put another gear in between the two
flywheels to get them to run in synch..??

Of course you'd have to figure out the rear end so
you don't have to drive in reverse, right..?? hahaha

xadamx

09-27-2004, 02:15 AM

Shut up, Jack. Nah, it was good to see you at the show, hope to see you soon in SC. Keep in touch, you are better at that than I am!

Steel Phoenix

09-27-2004, 03:48 AM

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And it looks so happy!

The thing I hate about car show shots is I always get some jerks crotch in the shot.

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That is where you have to employ the wonder that is Photoshop... I've had to do that to a couple shots, and there are others slated for more modification. Stuff like that used to be all in a days work when I was employed at a publishing company.

Overall I had really good luck with people staying out of my way when I was crouched down trying to take a shot... they'd either wait until I finished or if they walked through, they at least apologized. I think I only had to erase one picture and reshoot because somebody walked through as I clicked. One group of people even moved their chairs out of the way so I could get a shot. Such nice people! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

unclescooby

09-27-2004, 08:43 AM

Thanks Lionheart, I think it's cool but I've never seen one in person or heard how it works. How are the tranny's mated and are they powering different axles or both to the rear?

suedesled

09-27-2004, 01:22 PM

Here's the scoop: I talked at length to this guy since he was parked across from me. It is a new build and the driver side motor will run backward. The flywheels are meshed together and it runs 2 ring gears on each flywheel for a better bite. The trans runs off the pass. side motor and sits next to the driver. He plans to drive it but not race. The banjo rear would never go for it.

Had a blast and took home the coolest trophy! "best mill"

thanks again

38Chevy454

09-27-2004, 02:43 PM

Yes, just like suedesled described. I looked at it in detail and came to the same conclusion about the meshed flywheels. The trans is hooked to the pass side engine, so that the driver's side would have to be reverse. many boats with twin engines have one running reverse to counteract the torque, it only requires a special cam as far as I know. The cam would have to use a special gear for the dizzy to operate normal direction so the oil pump would pump. One thing for sure, the old Ford trans and banjo rear would not hold up long if ran hard with two engine's worth of torque.

Snacky's idea of a gear in between would also make both engines run "normal", but then you have more difficulty to make the gear stay in place. Maybe a dual idler type set-up would work good for that type application? One gear above and one below the centerline with a tie bar?

ShortBus

09-27-2004, 03:38 PM

Here's a rear shot of that twin mill with its offset axle & spring. Pretty bitchin little car.
http://members.cox.net/rickamado/twinmill.jpg

ESnacky showed up with his new ride.
http://members.cox.net/rickamado/mudmudder.jpg

There were definitely too many Volkswagens this year..
http://members.cox.net/rickamado/pod.jpg

and my pick for best striping..
http://members.cox.net/rickamado/striped.jpg

I think this year's show was the best one yet. But I'd rather see it stay smaller and on topic. Who cares if there were over 700 cars there if 100 of them don't belong. I'd rather see it stay small and pure.
Thanks to Kirk! and all of his volunteers for a great time.

Hey Sam, If you bring my A coupe to CHRR, I won't be forced to post this other photo... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

SamIyam

09-27-2004, 03:57 PM

Instead of posting a pic of Volkswagons... you posted a pic of your girl friends...

I'm just checking the oil and fluids on your new Model A... I'll be sure to clean the windows too!
Sam.

Volksrod

09-27-2004, 07:06 PM

I know that you guys are not into VWs but I gotta tell ya this one got plenty of thumbs-up and smiles

Dayzwalker

09-27-2004, 09:02 PM

If you don't like the Volkswagens then just look the other way! There were hundreds of people there that loved the Volks Rods and were giving their praises. If you don't like it thats just your opinion...and it aint gonna keep me off the road or away from the show!!!

If you think there were too many there this year...just wait till next year!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

plan9

09-27-2004, 09:07 PM

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If you don't like the Volkswagens then just look the other way! There were hundreds of people there that loved the Volks Rods and were giving their praises. If you don't like it thats just your opinion...and it aint gonna keep me off the road or away from the show!!!

If you think there were too many there this year...just wait till next year!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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shut up faggot

Dayzwalker

09-27-2004, 09:20 PM

Wait I think I heard that earlier this week...oh ya from my 12yo son. Grow up ass!

greaseball

09-27-2004, 10:57 PM

WHAT????

STRANGER,
I like some V-dubs,
But you NEED to SHUT THE FUCK UP!
This is for TRADITIONAL american rods...
and VOLKSRODS aint that!

And show some respect for your betters
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Muttley

09-27-2004, 11:11 PM

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Shut up faggot.

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That goes double for me.

**DONOTDELETE**

09-27-2004, 11:16 PM

no smiley face from me, VW's are fucking stupid. go fuck yourself and take those dumb cars with you.

feed one and they all start hanging around the trash can. I blame many people on the Hamb for even letting them post, VW's are not hotrods and they are not cool.

hey fuckwad, take a hike.

____

09-27-2004, 11:28 PM

.....always believed to be an urban legend ,but caught on film for the first time by sleuth photographer Rick Amado,,an actual live ORCABILLY in its natural habitat ,and whole heard of them at that,wait,where are their sun umbrellas? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif, Germ warned us ,...hahahhahaa

hollywud

09-27-2004, 11:30 PM

Damn.....Remind me to never bring up...Those cars...y'know...the ones that start with the letter.... im done! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

FoMoCo_MoFo

09-27-2004, 11:33 PM

Volksrods = GAY...

Most people there were actually clowning your asses... but there moms taught them if ya aint got nothing good to say, dont say it.

plan9

09-27-2004, 11:37 PM

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Wait I think I heard that earlier this week...oh ya from my 12yo son. Grow up ass!

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nah, im perfectly content being immature..

while im at it, PAPASMURF is a faggot too.

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what up greeeezzzeeball(er) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

i knew snacky was a redneck haha... NICE WHEELER HAAS

hollywud

09-27-2004, 11:58 PM

I Bet GERM was there kicking peoples cars and pimpin hoes http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

hollywud

09-28-2004, 12:08 AM

Fenders???

Deadender60

09-28-2004, 01:11 AM

I just updated the lifestyle page with tons of BilletProof pics on our site... www.deadendmagazine.com/lifestyle.html (http://www.deadendmagazine.com/lifestyle.html) ... I will update the show coverage soon (this week).... That'll do it for now... Had an awesome time at the show and talked to lots of people....

hollywud

09-28-2004, 01:16 AM

I know this guy!! Thanx.. have'nt seen him in a while! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Germ

09-28-2004, 03:07 AM

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I Bet GERM was there kicking peoples cars and pimpin hoes http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

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I would rather SWALLOW MAN CUM then be in the POOR BOYS and advertise a coop devil...........

faggot

Say hi to MATT DILLON, your in the deuces wild of HOT RODDING..........

JSM56

09-28-2004, 04:16 AM

ive met that guy once or twice too. hasnt been so long since i saw him though. i hear them poorboys have support shirts out now, i bet germ will be the first to get one?

PAPASMURF

09-28-2004, 05:09 AM

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 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
laughing all the way,

haters they will play,

talk shit all they may,

but never did they to my face,

YOU KNEW MY CAR, YOU COULD HAVE SAID SAID HELLO, YOU COULD HAVE SAID YOUR PAPASHIT, PAPADOUCHE, REMARKS THEN, MAYBE YOU JUST DIDNT WANT A NEWCASTLE BOTTLE UPSIDE YOUR HEAD...

YOU FEEL PRETTY SAFE BEHIND THAT KEYBOARD? NOW CRY TO RYAN CAUSE I FIGHT BACK, WHATS FUNNY IS YOU POST PICTURES STANDING NEXT TO YOUR RIDES, I HAVE A GOOD MEMORY...SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONE.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

In 6 months when Im driving my "traditional rod" you can piss off. theres a select few who have helped me, most here just stir up drama when I ask for some tech advise, "non vw related". Remember I use the same name on all my boards cause I dont run I dont hide, I stand tall, and I fight to the death. Accept me for what I am a car enthusiast, I do both american cars and the "other", get over it. Expect me to fight back cause I will, and screw the drama, this site is about cars this is not the oprah windfrey show....

Zodoff

09-28-2004, 05:52 AM

Is it your wet diapers that makes you so angry??

Im pretty sure Germs reply was aimed at holywuds reply?
You wanna put a bottle upside his head?
Because he dont like vw's?
Or because he dont like the poor boys?

Seems like you deservs the "drama queen" title more than him. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
OphraSMURF?

____

09-28-2004, 08:11 AM

i believe this is the reason many dislike volkswagons here,it would be one thing if someone posted a pic and went on about there buisness,but NO,.VW owners feel they must shove them down everyones neck untill they are accepted,get over it,its not gonna happen. so get over it.

tragic59

09-28-2004, 10:24 AM

VW's have no more place at Billetproof than they do on the HAMB as far as I'm concerned. But it's not my show. If Kirk wants to let you in, that's his business. I just don't look. But Ryan has made it pretty fucking clear a bunch of fucking times that VW bullshit isn't welcome on the HAMB. And it is his board.

Just because you paint your lovebug flat black doesn't make it cool. It sure as fuck doesn't make it a hotrod, and it doesn't mean it has a place on here.

And because I don't know, and I'm curious: Were all the VW's at Billetproof '65 or earlier???

Because God knows if a guy couldn't get his '66 Rivi custom in the show because it's too late, you damn sure shouldn't be able to sneak a 73 bug through just because every fucking year looks the same...

plan9

09-28-2004, 10:48 AM

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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 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
laughing all the way,

haters they will play,

talk shit all they may,

but never did they to my face,

YOU KNEW MY CAR, YOU COULD HAVE SAID SAID HELLO, YOU COULD HAVE SAID YOUR PAPASHIT, PAPADOUCHE, REMARKS THEN, MAYBE YOU JUST DIDNT WANT A NEWCASTLE BOTTLE UPSIDE YOUR HEAD...

YOU FEEL PRETTY SAFE BEHIND THAT KEYBOARD? NOW CRY TO RYAN CAUSE I FIGHT BACK, WHATS FUNNY IS YOU POST PICTURES STANDING NEXT TO YOUR RIDES, I HAVE A GOOD MEMORY...SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONE.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

In 6 months when Im driving my "traditional rod" you can piss off. theres a select few who have helped me, most here just stir up drama when I ask for some tech advise, "non vw related". Remember I use the same name on all my boards cause I dont run I dont hide, I stand tall, and I fight to the death. Accept me for what I am a car enthusiast, I do both american cars and the "other", get over it. Expect me to fight back cause I will, and screw the drama, this site is about cars this is not the oprah windfrey show....

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youre still a Fag..

Keep reaching for the rainbow honey.