I'm off to San Fransisco for the Egorama....

[loudpedal]

Dekon (The Deviator) and I set out this morning at 5:00 am. We just went past B-ville Speedway and are now eating breakfast at the Rainbow Casino in Wendover Nevada... Check back for updates!!

LP

(ps what do you think of my new tail lights?)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/loudpedal/PICT0018.jpg

[nomobux]

Have a great time

[Dreamweaver]

SWWWEEEEEETTTTTT!!!

Is that snow on the ground? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[fab32]

Have a good time and kick some butt.

Frank

[NoSurf]

Kick Ass!!!

Good Luck!

Jay

[kentucky]

[ QUOTE ]

(ps what do you think of my new tail lights?)



[/ QUOTE ]

I bet the other guys get sick of looking at them. Kick ass and represent the HAMB! Luck to you and our other "Hambassedor's"! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[saltflataddict]

Hell Yeah.. Have fun Kris and Deek. We will have to get together when your back and tell us stories over a few beers. Like I said before, there couldnt be a better guy to represent the club and the Hamb on the egorama.. I'll be watching for updates and pics from along the way..

Oh yeah, the tail lights look sick.. I also noticed the licence plate topper.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[daign]

Is that a GPS or Satellite Receiver sittin on top? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Look forward to the updates. The new tail lights look bitchin.

[saltflataddict]

Daign - homeboy has satallite radio in that ride..He just pops it (magnet) on when in use..

[hotrodladycrusr]

Just wanna wish you the best of luck and also, have fun but be safe. Looking forward to seeing all your photos and hearing the stories.

[daign]

[ QUOTE ]
Daign - homeboy has satallite radio in that ride..He just pops it (magnet) on when in use..



[/ QUOTE ]

Awesome. There's nothing more traditional than a long road trip with good tunes. That car seems to get more mileage than most of our dailies. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[Django]

kick some ass.

[buzzard]

Your car is awesome, man. Have fun and kick some butt.

[BigDdy31]

[ QUOTE ]
Daign - homeboy has satallite radio in that ride..He just pops it (magnet) on when in use..



[/ QUOTE ]

What's a radio? Is this some new invention? LOL http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Jive-Bomber]

Your coming towards my hood! Have a safe trip, and if your coming in on 80 Westbound, watch out for serious potholes right after you enter CA at the Nevada border... Deadly.

[Farmer]

Cool, I didn't know who made it, but I voted for you!
if you come to Concord, just east of the city about 35 miles, holler at us at Slazzen's place!
john (209)740-7404
I work in the city so if yer around, I'd like to have a beer and stare at your coupe....

[loudpedal]

We stopped in Winneamucca Nv. to get fuel. Check out this casino that's there: the Model T casino!

We're staying the night in Reno and will go on to San Fran in the morning... if they don't throw us in jail tonight!

LP

[Church]

Have a hell of a trip. Not to did anyone else, but I hope you win. Your car makes my private parts feel funny.

[Django]

If you're on the road, how are you giving us updates?! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[saltflataddict]

Nice Kris.. How is it running so far?? Hope all is well. Reno huh, thats a long way for us to come bail you guys out. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif What up Deek???

[Buick59]

See you Dildos atthe NHRA museum on Monday.


Mike

[JohnnyB327]

that car is BITCHIN!

[AHotRod]

Kick some serious ASS while your there!

Best of Luck.

[RoadDevil13]

[ QUOTE ]
We stopped in Winneamucca Nv. to get fuel. Check out this casino that's there: the Model T casino!

We're staying the night in Reno and will go on to San Fran in the morning... if they don't throw us in jail tonight!

LP

[/ QUOTE ]

Hey man if you come through Reno....hit me up!!

[saltflataddict]

Roaddevil13 - Pm him. He has his laptop with him so he will see it..Its always good to get your drink on with a fellow Hamber, plus I am sure they would like too see your new ride..

[RoadDevil13]

I did bro...thanks....PM'd him my cell number....oddly enough I drove the merc today.....if we meet up later we'll drive the chevy, cuz the merc's headlites are f'd at the moment.

[Farmer]

-roadapple.....LMAO....me too....that coupe is BAAAAAD.

[flatshoebox]

Dam I wish I could go... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[loudpedal]

We made it to Reno. We are going to get a nap and then go see if we can't go get in some trouble! The coupe ran good the whole way here... 80 to 90 mph all the way.

Now for the update pics:

Getting the coupe ready the night before:

[loudpedal]

Getting some breakfast at the Rainbow casino in Wendover Nv. at about 8:00 am this morning:

[loudpedal]

We saw this 5-window, and quite a few other race cars in Wendover. There must be something going on at the flats this weekend.

[loudpedal]

Rollin' down the road... Speedo says about 85mph...

[loudpedal]

Leaving Winnemucca Nv.:

[loudpedal]

More pics from the road to SF in the morning...

LP


Last one for today:

That's right ladies, I said HEMI!

[squigy]

you better kick butt we voted for you 4 times!!!
Good Luck.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Old Farts and Old Fords]

Best of luck to you Kris. Having been there I know you'll have a blast. Klessig stopped by my shop yesterday for a little repair and tune. He's in Livermore now. Jeez, I know more than half of the entrants! Makes it a little hard to cheer for one of you http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Don.

[old beet]

Give um HELL!!!!!!.............OLDBEET

[Bob K]

Jesus Kris we musta be right behind you, we went out to the flats and managed to get out on the salt but got thrown off we we went to close to the set. Never been thrown off of a movie set before. We left Wendover at about 9 and made Livermore at 5:30. Got together toniet with DRD57 and Samiyam at his place, gonna have the vert striped tomorrow morning.

See at 4 at Brizio's

Bob

[heyitsnate]

why san francisco? is there some function for the ego-rama?if so,i will come out to support you.at the very least,i'll buy you guys lunch or something......and if you need help at all ,i pm'd my cell#...good luck!

[coupeHEAD]

Kris, do well and have fun. Thanks for the posts. I look forward to reading your comments and seeing the pics. Tail lights look great!
Keith

[Skate Fink]

[ QUOTE ]
More pics from the road to SF in the morning...

LP


Last one for today:

That's right ladies, I said HEMI!



[/ QUOTE ]

......have a BLAST!! Love that photo. It's today's desktop.

[Humboldt Cat]

Day-amn, I knew I voted for ya for a reason. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Thanks for the roadtrip updates, this is gonna be so cool to see, since I coulda hardly waited for the R&C results months later. How's the coupe running along the way? (knock on wood)

[ckdesigns]

Good luck.
Kick some goldchain ass!

Chris

[loudpedal]

On the road again.. We'll be in SF in about 4 hours.

LP

Deek says "Hi fellas":

[loudpedal]

Bull's eye view:

[loudpedal]

The top of Donner pass:

[saltflataddict]

[ QUOTE ]
On the road again.. We'll be in SF in about 4 hours.

LP

Deek says "Hi fellas":

[/ QUOTE ]

Wow your cute Deek!!!! I know that finger was meant for me.. And the mad face, what did Kris not give it up last night?? Come on Kris you need to let Deek shift once in awhile. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Keep the pics coming..

[NoSurf]

Man this rules!

I feel like I am there!

WoooooHoooooo!!!!

[RoadDevil13]

Drive safe boys.....and FU too Deek!!! hahaha j/k http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Buick59]

Dekan.........I have some pictures of you smiling a cheesy grin! Should I post em'??????


Mike

[hotrodladycrusr]

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

[oldspeed]

I have been reading about this in the rag, good luck and be safe.

[Antibilly]

Bring me some SALT http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[plan9]

FUN post man, good luck to the both of you.

[loudpedal]

Tunnel:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/loudpedal/PICT0038.jpg
Went over a couple of bridges to get to SF. One is the bay bridge I think:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/loudpedal/PICT0040.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/loudpedal/PICT0037.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/loudpedal/PICT0035.jpg

[loudpedal]

There are some shit-ass roads in between Reno and San Fran... The grill shell broke off of the top mounts. We are going to go visit Roy Brizio Street Rods and Sanderson Headers tonight for the Egorama thing. Hopefully one will let us use a welder so we can put it back togheter.

Deek and I are going to go have a look around the city. I'll post more pics tonight...

LP

Mike and Mike... Yes it was for you, and yes, post 'em!

[Justin415]

That is the bay bridge alright. Why dont you stop by Frisco Tattoo and see HeyitsNate on 25th between mision and valencia. Give any of us a call at werk iffin ya want some places to go in the city or fer barhoppin tonight. Nate 415-642-1777, Justin 415-701-7233. Careful of our shit roads, it's hell on our rides. I know a few people in the city who will let you use their shop if ya still need a hand with that shell.

[lownrusty]

If you need to use my welder Im 15 min south of sanderson or talk to Rolf at Brizzio his shops next door,

[saltflataddict]

[ QUOTE ]
That is the bay bridge alright. Why dont you stop by Frisco Tattoo and see HeyitsNate on 25th between mision and valencia. Give any of us a call at werk iffin ya want some places to go in the city or fer barhoppin tonight. Nate 415-642-1777, Justin 415-701-7233. Careful of our shit roads, it's hell on our rides. I know a few people in the city who will let you use their shop if ya still need a hand with that shell.

[/ QUOTE ]

Thats way cool of you guys.. wish I was there i love No.Cal... Looks like fun..

[loudpedal]

We just got back from getting a bit to eat. Check out these cool old pics that were in the pizza place:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/loudpedal/PICT0046.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/loudpedal/PICT0045.jpg
This is one of the cars in the deal. I forget his name:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/loudpedal/PICT0041.jpg

We hung out with Nick (RoadDevil 13) last night... He's cool, and we didn't even get thrown in jail! We plan on hanging with Nate and Justin tonight to go bar hoppin'. Anyone willing to bail us all out if we get thrown in the clink??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

The coupe is running real good. It loves the extra air down here. Thanks for all of the good wishes guys. The competition starts in the morning. I'll post more pics tonight when we get back to the hotel...

LP

[Rocky]

Looks like you're having SOME FUN there. I met all you'se Throttlers at Bonneville this summer and clicked off this photo.
Watch out for Bob K.and his 52 chevy... He might cheat.

[Ham]

Hey Holmes', good luck Kris and you too Deacon! Just kidding, I know it's DEVIATOR.

[Tim]

a touch off topic, but seeing as youll see this. is that coupe anti-sectioned? i recall hearing that it was but never found out for positive.

good luck http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
tim

[Armstrong]

Wow,this is ONE of the best tips I ever took without leavin the farm.

[Rocky]

Anti-sectioned Tim? I think someone's having a little fun with you. I'll bet they also said you'd look good driving a big block powered 56 F-100 too, didn't they?

[hollywud]

If I had a dollar for every time I crossed the Bay Bridge and Donner Pass...Id Be a Boyd Coddington(rich man)...Rad post man,Good to see my home state again,Keep them pix comin http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Tim]

haha, come on three days of no sleep with tuck wired about hot rods. how good can i realy look?

i just remmeber seeing that on some post and it didnt seem imposible, maybe down by the rockers

[KnuckleDragger]

Good luck out there.. good to hear that the 5 window made it out there safely..

Jonney

[Hot Rod Ron]

Good luck Loudpedel and will see ya at the Goodguys nationals in Phoenix since that is the finish of ego rama right? I am really enjoying the photo's along the way. Keep them comin.

[loudpedal]

[ QUOTE ]
is that coupe anti-sectioned? i recall hearing that it was but never found out for positive.



[/ QUOTE ]

Yep, I anti-sectioned the body to fit the '32 frame and still have the cowl the same height of the grille shell.

LP

[loudpedal]

We got the grille shell back on at Brizio's thanks to Rolf (and Brizio). I was going to take more pics, but the grille shell thing got in the way. More Friday for sure.

The coupe sitting inside the back door of Brizio's. Thats all original steel stuff there guys! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/loudpedal/PICT0047.jpg

Deek and Rolf: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/loudpedal/PICT0049.jpg

More cool stuff: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/loudpedal/PICT0050.jpg

Olds? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/loudpedal/PICT0052.jpg

. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/loudpedal/PICT0053.jpg

This coupe was cool-ish: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/loudpedal/PICT0054.jpg

Wall art: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/loudpedal/PICT0055.jpg

[old beet]

Anti-Sectioned!.........Thats some funny Shit!!!!.......OLDBEET

[loudpedal]

In the morning we are headed to Hearst Castle in San Simeon, CA. Then from there its on to Pismo Beach. We are spending two nights there. They are going to do the 'people's choice' part of the deal at the Woodies & Rods Car Show in Pismo Beach.

This year the whole thing is in California. Riverside, CA will be the last stop.

LP

[plan9]

the 3 rochester carbed motor looks like a poncho.

[Bob K]

It's an Olds.

Bob

[NoSurf]

Cool.

[296 V8]

When you guys come back are you coming back on I 80 through Sacramento and placer county’s?
If so id like to get some shots of that wicked machine at speed.
PMed you my number. Greg

[RoadDevil13]

Kris told me when he was in Reno, they were going back up through Vegas...

Bummer, I would love to see that coupe again....

[Kevin Lee]

I read about the desectioning when you posted it and took note...I think it's genius. It adds headroom (right?), it makes the chop look lower, and you get to run a full sized radiator. Off the top of my head your car has to me my favorite Model A coupe right now. Like the new tail lights, and liked the hood too.

[Flexicoker]

[ QUOTE ]
I read about the desectioning when you posted it and took note...I think it's genius. It adds headroom (right?), it makes the chop look lower, and you get to run a full sized radiator. Off the top of my head your car has to me my favorite Model A coupe right now. Like the new tail lights, and liked the hood too.

[/ QUOTE ]
I agree, care if I clone it one day? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif...

no really

That's my favorite A too

[Baron Von Mike]

[ QUOTE ]
In the morning we are headed to Hearst Castle in San Simeon, CA. Then from there its on to Pismo Beach. We are spending two nights there. They are going to do the 'people's choice' part of the deal at the Woodies & Rods Car Show in Pismo Beach.

This year the whole thing is in California. Riverside, CA will be the last stop.

LP

[/ QUOTE ]

Hearst Castle is very cool. Just take tour 'A'. When you're in Pismo make sure you eat some chowder at The Splash Cafe. And drive slowly there, the cops REALLY have nothing to do. The Pismo car show is neat in that you get to park on the pier. Should be a good photo op.

Mike

[loudpedal]

Ok... we made it to pizmo beach. I didn't get a chance to post anything this afternoon because it was 'go go go' today. I've got tons of pics. I'll sort through them and post the best ones.

Here's Bob K leaving the hotel this morning. (He eats too many cheese curds) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif:

[loudpedal]

And Don:

[loudpedal]

Here's me:

[loudpedal]

Highway 1: Don, Bob and Willie.

[loudpedal]

One of the many stops we made today along the way:

[loudpedal]

The 'Deuce' bridge:

[loudpedal]

VERY COOL!:

[loudpedal]

The view out the right side window looked like this all day:

[loudpedal]

Jim (one of the members from the R&C staff) and Don taking some pics:

[swazzie]

WOW! I am a jealous bastard . That is incredible , shit , this whole post is incredible .I've seen some gents come out of the woodwork to post that I haven't seen in a long time. Damn, you're really gettin it with this trip.Be Sorta Safe and thanx for the pics and stories .Good luck and thanx again. swaZZie

[loudpedal]

You guys are most likely sick of looking at my car, but I couldn't resist this shot:

[loudpedal]

Motley crew:

[loudpedal]

I'm huntin' Dons:

[loudpedal]

By the way, check out my new Ellco linkage that I got from Marty at Northwest Customs. It works real good. I used to run all the carbs at once off of a hokey set up that I tried to get to work. This set up is progressive, and it makes a world of difference. The engine runs off of the center carbs (the primarys) and when you put down the LOUDPEDAL the outside four (the secondarys) come in. You best be hangin' onto something!

[loudpedal]

The fog started to roll in from the ocean as we were coming into Pizmo Beach. The sun was going down too... We were going slow and taking it easy...

[loudpedal]

.

[loudpedal]

In the morning we are going to the show here on the pier. I'll take some shots and post them throughout the day... We will be on the road again Sunday to Ontario. Monday we will spend at the California Speedway doing the acceleration, braking and cornering tests on all the cars. Stay tuned, it will be fun!

LP

.... Thanks Grim... Go for it Flexi!

[bigfive]

bad ass post, best i've seen or read. hey if youll be in ontario ca maybe i can con some nukl heds into showin up. where is the show?

[loudpedal]

[ QUOTE ]
where is the show?

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, when we get to Ontario, we will only stay the night, get up in the morning and go to the speedway...

LP

[plan9]

[ QUOTE ]
You guys are most likely sick of looking at my car, but I couldn't resist this shot:

[/ QUOTE ]

lets not make any assumptions like that.

keep posting.

[NoSurf]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
You guys are most likely sick of looking at my car, but I couldn't resist this shot:

[/ QUOTE ]

lets not make any assumptions like that.

keep posting.

[/ QUOTE ]


Yeah. Sign me up for the "Loudpedal page-at-a-glance photo calendar". Keep 'em comin'.

[sodbuster]

Thanks for all the updates from the road. It makes you feel like you are riding along with ya'll.

Chris Nelson
Kansas

"EAT BEEF"

[loudpedal]

We're here at the show at Pizmo Beach. I am so board. I hate these kind of car shows... Here are some pics:

[loudpedal]

They put us here next to the pier with a ballot box for the people to vote on thier favorite car.

[loudpedal]

..

[loudpedal]

Willy and his 55 chevy.

[loudpedal]

Herman and his Stude. SBC power

[loudpedal]

NIIICE hat Don!

[loudpedal]

Ross and his Ply mouth...

[loudpedal]

I think Deek and I are going to go rent some surf boards. This looks like fun!

[hollywud]

That looks like the veiww from the lighthouse in Santa Cruz,..NO? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[loudpedal]

Bob K's car is leaking oil from the exhaust pipes!!!
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

LP

[Bob K]

You Sir, are a 24 karat DORK.

Didja send those pics to my spousal unit?????????.

Have to talk to him by email as he is in San Luis Obisbo (SP) checking out the local talent.

Bob

[gridley]

Hope you have the best of luck!
Did you finaly get your digital camera!
See you when you get back to work.

[suedesled]

do you have the new shoes on the back of that thing! I was going to come down for the day but never got the dates!

[loudpedal]

[ QUOTE ]
do you have the new shoes on the back of that thing! I was going to come down for the day but never got the dates!

[/ QUOTE ]

I put them on and they were RPMing the engine too much. My other tires were 3" taller.. that's why. I wanted to run them, but I wasn't sure if the engine (or my wallet) could take all that RPM for such a long distance. So I switched back to my old ones.

LP

[loudpedal]

We stopped along the way today to do a photo shoot at this old diner. It opened in 1948 and closed in 1952 when the freeway went in.

[loudpedal]

From left to right: Wille, Ross, Herman, Don, Bob and me.

[loudpedal]

The HAMB team!!

[nomobux]

Keep it comin LP .. This is almost like being there. Great shots

[Old Farts and Old Fords]

Is Rodney doing what it looks like he's doing? Of course, the rest room is probably around back with a quarter moon in the door

[loudpedal]

We just got into Irwindale. We went by Don's shop to check it out and to do some repairs on the right front brake of Don's coupe. He has a very cool '32 roadster that he is working on. We are going to go eat and then to the hotel. The good stuff is in the morning at the California Speedway!!!

Here come the pics:

LP

[loudpedal]

Kevin (standing on the car) and Jim from R&C taking some shots:

[loudpedal]

Tim from R&C doing the same:

[loudpedal]

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

[loudpedal]

Parked at Don's shop:

[loudpedal]

Don messing around with his noisy brake:

[loudpedal]

Don's roadster. Want to trade Don???

[loudpedal]

The front of Don's roadster.... Hey Don, want to trade?

[loudpedal]

Side shot of Don's roadster.

Don... your roadster for my coupe.... what do you say?

[skipstitch]

Man... a car WITH Paint would be a step up from the coupe!!! 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
This post is awesome....good luck!!!

[Muttley]

[ QUOTE ]
Don... your roadster for my coupe.... what do you say?


[/ QUOTE ]

I hope you arent serious. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif That roadster's cool but there is no way in hell I'd do that trade.

[loudpedal]

Dons puttin her away... he doesn't want to trade http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Muttley]

Your car rules, thats just another roadster. You would regret that trade.

[loudpedal]

Bob and Jesus..

[59BuickWagon]

Boy this is one great post. Keep it comin' and may the best man win - as long as it's a HAMBer!!

[gridley]

Hey LP
How goes the battle. Kick there a** and feed them to the dogs.
See you when you get back. bring all the pics to work!!!

[38Chevy454]

Thanks a lot for the great pics, wish I was in town last week to meet you guys, instead of sitting in a hotel room in Albuquerque.

This is a great story and photos to go along with it, keep up the good work, and kick some butt in the driving competitions going on today!

[loudpedal]

We are back to our hotel room from the race track. What a BLAST! First we did the cornering test. Cones were set up 70' apart. You drove through the cones as fast as you could without knocking one over. Big fun. Then we did the brake test. We had to get up to a speed of 65 mph and then stop as fast as we could. The stopping distance was measured from the cones to the front of the car... And yes, I lost that one by a LONG way!! Then it was to the drag strip. Willy went first, then Herman, Ross, Don, me and then Bob.

The track was way slick. All of the cars were not getting any traction, and you could hear the tires start to spin as each car hit second gear. Don's first run was a wild ride. As the car shifted to second gear, the car turned to the left. Don was right on top of it steering his coupe the other way. The car went left to right a couple of times and started going side to side. Don's car hit the wall on the right front first and then the back fender did as well. Don is ok and in good sprits. He says "shit happens". He bent up his front fender and scraped the paint on the rear. The tie rod was bent in the accident and was rubbing on the crank pulley.

After the drag strip, we had a tour of the So-Cal speed shop. It's a cool place. Metal working machines, machine tools, hot rods, hot rod parts... you name it, it was there. We got to see a few secret projects that the shop is working on. We were not allowed to take pictures in that room. Don was able to put some repairs on the coupe there. Now we are just sitting at the Hotel recharging our batteries. Tuesday we have a private tour of the NHRA museum, and then they announce the winner. Then it's on the way back home. We will stop overnight in Vegas.

Here come the pics:

LP

[loudpedal]

Everyone unloaded their crap from the cars to save weight for the competition.

[hotrodladycrusr]

WOW! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif sounds like a wild ride for Don. Glad to hear that he's OK and the coupe was "repairable" today. Thanks for the update. I've been looking forward to your posts every day while you guys are away.

You gonna fill us in on the "winner" once you guys know??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[coupeHEAD]

Kris, Thanks for keeping us informed. Keep updating it until you get home. This is way better than reading about it later in R&C.
Keith http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[cpt potty mouth]

hey kris,hey deek i know you!!!!!!!! hows it goin boys? did you run the quarter mile yet? keep me posted. i just have to let you know our park city tv. thing was on this past weekend. rob told me he saw it. if you talk to tim ask him about his executive decision he made while we were all shit faced at brandons on saturday. anyways.....good luck....lead feet and loud pipes!!!!!!!!!!
Cory

[loudpedal]

Sorry guys.. I lost my connection for a minute there..

Bob has a kitchen sink in there somewhere.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[loudpedal]

Herm doing the braking test while Tim takes pics..

[loudpedal]

The coupe vs the brake test..

[loudpedal]

Ross and the corner test..

[59BuickWagon]

[ QUOTE ]
Sorry guys.. I lost my connection for a minute there..

Bob has a kitchen sink in there somewhere.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Geeez! I wonder if that would all fit in my '34 Panel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Mutt]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Sorry guys.. I lost my connection for a minute there..

Bob has a kitchen sink in there somewhere.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Geeez! I wonder if that would all fit in my '34 Panel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I think the 55 gal. drum is overkill... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Mutt

[loudpedal]

Don just slammed on the brakes all 4 times when he did the brake test. He didn't even try not to lock 'em up. Huge style points for him on this one. Large trails of tire smoke from all four tires and lots of squeeling. He was having fun!

[loudpedal]

Don installing his secret 'fan belt weapon'

[Ham]

Damn, looks like you guys are having way too much fun. Very cool! Safe trip back home...

[loudpedal]

Hey.. look who stopped by to say hi. It's Buick59 in his new 'mullet mobile'!!

[cpt potty mouth]

niiiiiicccceeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if you guys see mike again (or if hes still there) say hi for me. you guys have fun im out........................Cory

[loudpedal]

I got Don's crash on video, but I didn't bring my video cable to download it to my lap top. I did play the video on the hotel's tv and then took pics of it. I knew you guys would want to see it. The quality is low, but hey... it's the best I can do right now.

The car goes to the left as it shifts to second gear:

[daign]

Somewhat OT, but were you guys there on saturday at all?

I was on the main track at California Speedway (http://www.roguemotoring.com/ludosrocks/racing/images/img_5905.jpg). I Had no clue the egorama was local to me or I would have swung by...

The photos rule loudpedal keep em comin!

[loudpedal]

Hold on Don..

[loudpedal]

He almost has it gathered up... then..

[loudpedal]

...the car heads straight for the wall..

[loudpedal]

!!!!!!!!!!!!

[loudpedal]

Don got his coupe turned back to the left just as the front hit the wall... Some good driving on his part. It could have been a head-on hit instead of the glancing blow it was...

[Von Scott]

Awesome post guys, some killer pics. I'd have to say this is the best post I've read since I joined. We should all do the road trip thing! Have a safe trip. Any chance your taking the northern route home and not going through Vegas? I'd love to check out that coupe.

[loudpedal]

The front hubby, fender, brake drum fins, shock and tie rod all received damage from the hit.

[loudpedal]

The rear needs fender repair also, but I don't think the damage on the rear is as bad as the front.

[loudpedal]

All that and his fun meter is still pegged!

[slammed]

WOW! First look into this thread. It's much better than a magazine. Loudpedal, this is a 'historic, one for the book's' trip you've made. Congraulation's, your hard work and planning has rewarded you.

[50Fraud]

Outstanding; what a great chronicle.

What horrible thing did Don do to deserve his wretched luck?

[lurker mick]

He made fun of my fenders at Bonnevulle!

[bigfive]

great pics lp.. wish i could ve been there.

[Tom Branch]

1/4 mile times? Was Don able to get a clean run in, or did he call it a day after his "incident"? He was my favorite to win at the dragstrip.

[purplepickup]

Awesome thread LP! Thanks! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif You guys are all lookin' good and having way too much fun.

Too bad about Don I was really hoping to see what he could do with good traction on a clean pass. I know he put a lot of work into the coupe this year.

[beatnik]

This thread truely rules! Glad to hear everyones safe and still having fun.

[superbell]

Chris, you look like your having too much fun! Thanks for the post its a great read, say hi to Jim for me. Rick

[Buick59]

Weel Shit....cant believe you actually posted a pic of me and my Bitchin Camaro. I'll let ya ride in it for a dollar!!! See ya at the BBQ today in Riverside.

Mike

Ps I really felt bad for Don when i saw it happen......but man he sure is a good sport about it all. And No Don didn't run again after that. I was kinda scared to see anyone else go after that.

Mike

[loudpedal]

We made it to the NHRA place this morning. We had a bitchin breakfast there. They announced the winner this morning also, but out of respect for the magazine, I don't think I should give away any details.... Sorry guys..

We then went to Ed Martin's garage for an after party. We only stayed for a hour or two and then we made tracks to Las Vegas.

Right now I'm chillin' in the Hotel after valet parking the coupe (rock star style, right up in front of the Hotel). Deek and I are going to go out on the town. I'll post a few pics now, and I'll post the rest in the morning / afternoon.

Here come the pics:

[loudpedal]

Wally checkin' out the '50:

[loudpedal]

'33 Ford jalopy racer. Has a flathead with one of the first edelbrock intake manifolds made...

[loudpedal]

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[loudpedal]

TV Tommy Ivo's T:

[loudpedal]

Isky's roadster

[Rocky]

Micky, I don't remember Don makin fun of your fenders but here's a photo I clicked of Bob K DEFINETELY giving your fender the stink eye..

[loudpedal]

Chrisman's top fuel dragster!!

[river1]

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Micky, I don't remember Don makin fun of your fenders ..

[/ QUOTE ]


don was makin fun of mickey's fenders because of mickey's belief that REAL hotrods don't have fenders http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif and mickey used to (still) give grief to don about his fenders. here is a better view of mickey's HOTROD.

later jim

[Old Farts and Old Fords]

Hey Jim, Mick advised me that those aren't fenders, they're "Tire Cozies". I just rolled my eyes and smiled

[loudpedal]

There were lots of cool old pics and speed equipment there...

[loudpedal]

And...

[AHotRod]

What engine is in the ISky roadster?

[loudpedal]

A couple of customs...

[loudpedal]

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What engine is in the ISky roadster?


[/ QUOTE ]

It's a flathead ford with Isky designed cylinder heads on it.

[bdrake]

loudpedal, just want to give you a big thanks for this thread and all the updates. Looks like a whole lot of fun.

[tinyelvis]

Fantastic.. I've said it before and I'll sait it again, loudpedal your car is my favorite on the HAMB!! Can't see enough of it.

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

[Dakota]

Actually those arent Heads on iskys roadster i dont think. I am pretty sure they are just fabricated Covers, kinda like thoose finned ones you can get... Just covers.

[Old Farts and Old Fords]

No covers, they really are early OHV heads. And the car still runs to this day.

[Boones]

damn nice coverage, thanks for all the pics, felt like I was watching a full week.

Don, sorry about the problems, maybe Ego is not your thing.. nice to change the plate to "No Ego"

So loudpedal can you share what times you ran...

Great Post!!!!
Clark

[50Fraud]

The heads on Isky's engine are F-heads -- I can't remember if it's the intakes or exhausts that have been moved to the heads, but it's only one or the other.

From the photo, both intakes and exhausts look pretty much like flathead Ford, so it's hard to tell without a better look.

[loudpedal]

[ QUOTE ]

From the photo, both intakes and exhausts look pretty much like flathead Ford, so it's hard to tell without a better look.

[/ QUOTE ]

Does this help??

[loudpedal]

Stone Woods and Cook:

[jerry]

i believe the intake is in the block and the exhaust in thr head. commercially available aftermarket heads with isky made valve covers. can't remember the manufacturer of the heads though.


jerry

[loudpedal]

The Swamp Rat and the Greek!!

[loudpedal]

Ardunn

[loudpedal]

After they DRUG me out the NHRA museum, we went to the Ed Martin Garage. The shop was founded by Willy's (the blue '55 chevy) father in the 30's. Willy now runs the shop. It is a very cool place. Pieces of history can be found all over the shop. Old equipment, photos and such. Willy had a band and grill going... A couple of guys from the ego rama put their cars up on the hoists and showed their handiwork. Deek and I could only stay for an hour or so, and then had to leave for Vegas.

[loudpedal]

There were also a few cars to look at:

[loudpedal]

The ultimate cooling system test: The Mojave Desert.

Just Deek, me and my trusty coupe rollin' through at 90 mph all the way to Vegas...

[loudpedal]

We made Vegas in about 3 hours. It was time to Party!!

[rich^vic]

God Damn .. that ride is HOT..

-Richard

[loudpedal]

This morning we left Vegas and headed home to Salt Lake City. It was fairly an uneventfull ride home. Lots of road construction and left lane lolly-gagers.

I plan to post all my pics in my Photo Bucket site once I get to work so I can use the LAN line. I'm also going to put the video of Don's wreck on a link. Give me a couple of days for that...

Thanks for all of the kind words and well-wishes everyone. It was a fun trip to say the least. I kinda felt like I took most of you with me....

LP

Going though the big canyon at the North West tip of Arizona:

[loudpedal]

Home in SLC:

[Mutt]

Thanks for the memorable trip...

Mutt

[bufordtjustice]

Yes, thanks for the awesome thread and coverage LP...

[Drewfus]

Thanks for the sharing your story with us, this is part of what makes the HAMB special.

Cheers,

Drewfus

[Ryan]

Fucking RAD! Thanks so much for the great thread man...

[59BuickWagon]

That's by far one of the best threads we've ever had. Congrats to the winner (whoever it was)!

[coupeHEAD]

Kris, I thoroughly enjoyed your pics and thoughts on the ego-rama. Thank you for taking us along in that way cool ride of yours. Keith http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Shiva69]

Awesome thread thanks for all your work...

Garth

[zman]

Thanks man, it was almost like being there...

[48_HEMI]

nothing better than a Hot Rod on the highway, thanks for sharing. My last drive in my Hemi Coupe was 2200 miles and with the 3.0 gears it ran 80 in first gear 125 in second and I didn't have the balls to find top of third http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.giflol
but it got 14.5 mpg at 80 on the highway.
Thanks for sharing your memories! I'm going out to the shop and get mine back on the road. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Bob K]

Kris:

How about a pic of Deek's date in Vegas ??????

Hi; Deek< ol buddy ol pal.

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

P.S.

Thanks for the great coverage of the trip, it was a slice hanging with you guy's.

[loudpedal]

[ QUOTE ]
Kris:

How about a pic of Deek's date in Vegas ?????




[/ QUOTE ]

Ha Ha!! He would'nt let me take any pics of her... What's up with that Deek???

Bob.. Your the coolest old guy I know! I still think you're wierd though. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif Eat some cheese curds for me will ya?


LP

[R&C Lee]

Good post. As someone that was there I can tell you who the winner was...Each one of them. Good time had by all and I look forward to next year.

Kevin

[kentucky]

[ QUOTE ]
Congrats to the winner (whoever it was)!

[/ QUOTE ]

I think we are the winners! Awesome road trip, without ever leaving the house.

[Von Scott]

Awesome thread, I've looked forward to it all week when I get home. Thanks!

[Flatdog]

I got wood.

[Bob K]

Hey Deekie, Lookee here.
http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL237/1412684/4140317/69700442.jpg

His Dillardness and Ross on the Big Sur.


http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL237/1412684/4140317/69699946.jpg

Ross, Herman, Me and Willie at the Bixby Bridge.

http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL237/1412684/4140317/69700027.jpg
Kris in the redwoods

http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL237/1412684/4140317/69699971.jpg

Me and Willie at the Bixby Bridge

http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL237/1412684/4140317/69700417.jpg

Load em up boy's

http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL237/1412684/4140317/69700427.jpg

Herbie (The Line Dr.) Martinez striping my car.

http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL237/1412684/4140317/69700432.jpg


Turned over 10,000 miles on the trip, it was at 92 miles on June 8th.

http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL237/1412684/4140317/69700437.jpg

This was the greatest trip I have ever been on, and I have been on a few.
The HAMBERS were well represented and we all had a ball, even Deek.

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

[Skate Fink]

.......DAMN! Now THAT'S what hot rodding is all about! Thank you very much............. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[36couper]

Bob..............in my mind I am picturing my coupe in that picture at Big Sur..............

[Bob K]

Yeah Al, I thought about that while we were there. You gotta try again next year.

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

[JimC]

As far as I'm concerned, THIS is the HAMB in it's essence!

Jim

[Tuff Tin]

The posts just can't get any better than this. Absolutely
wonderful. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[TimW]

Thanks for the unbelievable pics and story! You were able to do what most of us only dream about. Damn fine representation of the HAMB too! I gotta get the hotrod out and go for a ride now!

[Brootal]

WOW! Awesome post, great pics and words.

But... where are the pics from Vegas??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif