Went to a cool hot rod BBQ today....took lots-o-photos......

[hotrodladycrusr]

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

HAMB member Starliner's Grandpa had a very cool hot rod party today out at his place in the country. Great setting, perfect place for practicing shooting vertical format, something I don't do very often. Wasn't really planning on sharing the photos till I realized that there were quite a few cars there that were a bit "traditional" in style, not all, but some. So without further ado.......

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This soon to be little beauty was in the "working" garage
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Starliner's cool ride
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About 5-6 years ago, Bill, Starliner's grandpa, had just dropped off Starliner at home. He was riding shot-gun in this '40. A few minutes later someone ran a red lite and smashed into the passenger side and rear of this gem. Bill survived but if Starliner had still been in the car most likely he wouldn't have. Most folks that saw it said the '40 was totaled. You'd never know it today. The car is awesome.
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Grandpa Bill likes '40's http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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The mill in the '40 convert
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I couldn't get a front shot of this baby, too close to the walls so a rear shot will have to do.
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This Caddy was my Dad's favorite there. He was so impressed with the interior that Monday Dad's taking his '56 over to the guys place to see about him doing Dad's Olds.
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and one of the not so "traditional" rides there but a crowd pleaser none the less http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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On the way home from the party we stopped at the tattoo shop to see some friends and this vintage working garage is next door so we decided to snap a few shots.
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[roadstar]

Damn I like that first car http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[scarliner]

Damn wish I had a grandpa like that! Some very cool cars Denise,really like the 60, and that 40 convertible,motor is a trigger tripper! Looks like a good time.Thinking about bringing my 60 to the Pile up, never been,I know it has to be a blast.But I have to change the rear end, need to get busy.Thanks again for sharing the pics, they were great.Reggie.

[hotrodladycrusr]

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yeah, it's an alright car, I know the owner. Has some cheap ass looking, bolt on, Jesse James special, dress up parts. Go figure http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gifhttp://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

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[whodaky]

Thanks for sharing Ms Crusr. Your dad's Olds would fit in anywhere. Geoff aka Whodaky

[HOTRODPRIMER]

Denise,thanks for the pictures.

You always seem to know when and what to shoot! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gifHRP

[Levis Classic]

Thanks for sharing Denise - we'll see ya at the Pileup

[Slag Kustom]

got any more pics of the black 50 caddy ???

[hotrodladycrusr]

Just one other one. The hood was up already and I didn't wanna ask Bill to close it. It was tough to get a decent shot of this one as well.

[Boyd Who]

Wow, nice pics Denise!

The red/silver Merc...would that be Richard Zocchi's old "Cool 50" Merc that was built in the mid 70's? I've always loved that car!

[radical56chevy]

now thats a bbq ..thanks for sharing the pics.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[kustombuilder]

i rememeber the pics from when that 40 Coupe got "totaled". it was a BIG MESS!! good to see it back in proper shape again.

[hotrodladycrusr]

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The red/silver Merc...would that be Richard Zocchi's old "Cool 50" Merc that was built in the mid 70's? I've always loved that car!

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Why as a matter of fact it was. Good eye. It is a stunning custom. If there weren't so many people there that Bill was "entertaining" I would have asked him to pull it outside for more/better shots. The next time I see him cruzn that one around I'll shoot some more detailed photos of it and post.

I'm glad you guys are enjoying them. Sometimes I feel funny about using alot of bandwidth with photos. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[Tman]

I would say being born into that family would be better than being born with a silver spoon in your mouth!

Very cool shots, thanks.

[Boones]

Denise, thanks for sharing. those are some great rides, The 4 carb hemi was neat to see.

[38pickup]

Thank you for the pictures http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[00 MACK]

The merc is Cool 50 which eventuallt got sold to Larivee fromthe I.S.C.A.When Zocci originally didi the car it was 1 shade of dark wine with no skirts

[johnnylonghair]

Very cool shots Denise, but I always thought its best in the horizontal position(hehehehehe). sorry i just had to

[oldandkrusty]

Denise, thanks for the photos. I think that Ryan wouldn't get upset with you including photos in some of your posts as they are always excellent and, I think, always supportive of the position that he has staked out. At least thats what I think.
I do have a question to ask of you-has your dad picked the colors for his '56? I still love it just the way it is. Just wondering.

[AnimalAin]

It's true. We all wish we could be as cool as Denise......

[fuel pump]

Thanks for the great pics HRLC. I wish I had been able to make it but the Mid-Michigan GMBs were at the James Dean/Ducktail Run shows. There were Merc leadsleds everywhere you looked http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Two cool shows 9 miles apart!

[wingnutz]

Again Denise..., Great Photo's...!

Look foreward to seeing you at the Pileup...!

Mark

[Starliner]

I'm glad you guys had a good time. Hopefully next year will be bigger. Rudy, you made my day http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[fab32]

Sorry I missed this, I've always wanted to to see Bill's place. Fuelpump, HotRodTom,Donzie. myself along with our ball and chains were at Ducktail/James Dean. Hope there will be another opportunity to see his place. Thanks Chris for thinking of inviting us, maybe next time.

Frank

[Rusty]

Now that looks like a cool place to be. Besides the BBQ those are some sweet rides.

[CptStickfigure]

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Is that beige wire really bent to say sweet or is it just a trick of the light?

[41ChevyTrucker]

that merc is cool! mmm mmm candy apple red and silver. its got the austin powers interior going too. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[hotrodladycrusr]

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I do have a question to ask of you-has your dad picked the colors for his '56? I still love it just the way it is. Just wondering.

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Not yet. He keeps talking about the orange and cream combination but I know Dad and that color combination is too "bright/outgoing" for him. He's very conseverative. I believe he'll go with the dark blue and silver.

He's going to start tearing it apart next month. I plan on helping so we'll have some garage time together and maybe, just maybe I might learn a thing or two. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Curt Six]

Was his shop featured in Hop Up (3 or 4)? Some of those cars (and scenery) look familiar (the 40 vert, coupe, and the little shoebox coupe) but I don't have my Hop Ups here at work to check! I seem to remember him having a Moonglow clone as well. Just curious...thanks for the shots!
Curt