RATTLE CAN NATIONALS, Be There!

[Mild Mitch]

First Friday in October, Harris Ranch Hotel outside Coalinga, CA. Right on I-5.

Make it your R&R stop on the way to the California Hot Rod Reunion.

Here's more.
Hop Up Magazine's Rattle Can Nationals

Friday Oct. 3rd,
Stop by the RATTLE CAN NATIONALS on your way to the CHRR,
Friday morning at Harris Ranch Hotel's BACK (S.E.) parking lot.
Starts about 8am. Folks will be showing up to eat meat the Nite before too, some will stay Friday nite too. Then head for the Races! Bakersfield is a little over an hour away.

Come for a while or just cruise thru on your way. Things usually break up early Friday afternoon and then...


Harris Ranch (aka; the Club House, aka; the Oasis) is on
I-5 about half way between Sacramento and LA. Comin South, watch for the stockyards, you can't miss 'em. Look for the Coalinga exit and your close. Reserve rooms soon if you need them.

[purple]

<font color="purple"> Wish I could go. Next time you're up here, say hi. </font>

[Elmo Rodge]

I'm trying to get the '36 ready. I hope work cooperates like they did for Bonneville. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Wayno

[TV]

Mitch,, Kevens commin in the primed rdstr, and I.ll be there with the 32 pu,lookin for a race?????

[4eva4banger]

I might be in the US around that time and may go to CHRR. I dont think the rental is going to cut it though?

[Homeresque]

Tom, Kevin, Wayne-- If your going up Thurs we should try to coordinate the caravan. I think 'The Master' figures on the usual convoy hauling up there and arriving as usual, just in time for the cocktail-hour. I'm even installing a clean fuel filter for the trip!
4eva4- figure out how to get there and be there. Normal cars are tolerated providing they feature sufficiently filled ice-chests. And bring a camera.

[DRD57]

I'll be there but I don't know about a caravan. I don't think you guys can keep up.

[4eva4banger]

The Kiwi's are always there with the beer!

[Homeresque]

Don, the way you discard car chunks while at speed, that might be a good thing!

[FrameDragger]

Homeresque... I think last year's convoy +BarnYardChevy and maybe another are planning on it...

So to the LBC area folks... If it is like last year, we will meet at the Gas Station at the 91 &amp; Cherry, Thursday AM...

Regardless of what I bring, it will be a shakedown run, but I AM going to check the fuel filter before I leave http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif.

And yes, if I do bring the remaining pieces of the Terraplane, it will still be leaning for your enjoyment http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif.

M-

[Homeresque]

YEAH!!

[DRD57]

What? Are you afraid of a few feet of airborne tire tread?

[Homeresque]

YEAH!
...but anyway. You know, dontcha think we oughta put some pressure on the NorCal reps, ie. coverboys-SAMIAM and Germ, to do us the honor and grace us with their presence?? Or do you suppose they may just be a little intimidated by our southern charm and good looks(see pix from Ganahl thread)?

[Mild Mitch]

Always lookin fer a RACE! Glad ya'll are comin.

[Chuck R]

Mitch,
I guess we should expect you about 6pm Friday night?
Chuck

[rodnkustom]

Hey Mitch, I'm going to try and make it, its only 4 and a half hours away! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
-peter

[SamIyam]

I may just have to attend... anyone against me unlading the BFD for a few trips around the parking lot? (the last time I did that, it got me in trouble)
Or maybe I'll just drive the RR down so Mitch and I can finally square off...
Sam.

[Mild Mitch]

The Digger would be cool but just might be the "Last Straw" for us at the Ranch. We don't even let them know we're there 'til we get there.

Your on Buddy! RR vs. Mild Mod. Kinda like David and Goliath huh? we'll see!

Come on down either way tho.

[Mild Mitch]

Yeah, that's about right CornCob!
Just make sure my Martini is Iced down and my Ceegar is clipped and ready to lite off. I'll be there!

[Mild Mitch]

Peter! you gotta come on over Bro, we WILL have a good Time!
Would be fun to finally meet up with you! Hope you make it!

If you need a room you better get on it. Harris Ranch Inn, Motel 6 across the Hwy along with another I can't remember the name of right now. Maybe the Valley Inn? Call one of the others and they'll tell you.

[Elmo Rodge]

Peter, you'd better show or I'll track you down and hurt you. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif No, really. You don't have to dress up or anything. Just be there. Wayno

[Mild Mitch]

BTT!

[derelict]

Mitch, it sounds like there are more than 19 of us now. I'll be there waiting for the rest of you on Thursday, supping all the beer to get in the proper frame of mind.

[Mild Mitch]

Glad you're going to make it! Will Miss June accompany you also?
Save some beer for me.

[derelict]

Juney june will not be there, school you know. She'll be in Bakersfield on Saturday.

[Mild Mitch]

BTTT again

[NealinCA]

I'd sure like to make it. I have to see if I can get the time off of work, but it is my birthday that day, maybe I deserve a day off http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Neal

[Mild Mitch]

Hope you can make it Neal!

[NealinCA]

Do most people stay in Coalinga Friday night, or do you all head to Bakersfield Friday afternoon?

Just trying to figure this thing out.

Neal

[DRD57]

I head to B'field Friday afternoon, several others do too. Some stay at the Ranch until Saturday morning.

[Mild Mitch]

This is kind of a transitory deal. Some stay and some go on over to Bakersfield Friday afternoon.

We usually do some sort of Road Trip about 12 or 1pm on
Friday and then everyone goes where they want. I really don't know if anything is planned yet. It's usually pretty loose.

Hang out in the morning and do something in the afternoon. That's about as structured as this deal gets, that's part of it's charm I guess. We will stay Friday, and there is typically 8-10 o us that hang out and drink in the bar and then go eat RED MEAT.

[Homeresque]

Yeah, what Wildness said, the thing is actually on Friday, but I think the best time is the golden hour late Thurs when everyone has blown in, relaxing and working up to go eat and party. Most people split for Bako after the Friday lunch-run but some stay the next night and be mellow.
Neal, you should come but the RCN tradition has always been if theres a birthday-child, he/she picks up the bar tab!

[Mike]

Some of us Phoenix goons will be joining in on the fun. Our caravan should consist of me in my Ranch Wagon with two crazy swedes as passingers, Jerry in his "stealth truck", and our pal Jeff in his totally spot on flathead powered A roadster on duece rails. Maybe a few more. See ya'll there.

[Mild Mitch]

Neal, Hope you make it. REALLY, the BAR TAB is n't that big!
Don't worry.

Mike, glad ya'll are coming up! Come ON! you know it'll be a HOOT!

[NealinCA]

[ QUOTE ]
Neal, Hope you make it. REALLY, the BAR TAB is n't that big!
Don't worry.


[/ QUOTE ]

Should I be scared? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

It looks like my brother and I are coming over Friday morning. Bringin' the GMC.

We are going to stay Friday night (we got a room across the highway) and then head to Fomosa Saturday morning.

Sounds like fun.

Neal

[Jive-Bomber]

Mitch-

I'm planning on driving my roadster down there. Looking forward to it.
Sounds like the time to be there is Friday morning?

jay

[TV]

Talked to the big Kahuna on Sunday, he's planning on the 91fwy at cherry in 'da long beach hood meet up. None of us seems to know what time this is going to happen, I think we should set some time. Maybe a stop along the way to look at some rod collections or...idono? That way we won't get there to early. A stop or two will make it more fun. Besides real rattle can hop ups don't have very big gas tanks.--TV

[Mild Mitch]

Jay,
Yep, Green Arces is the Place to Be! ...er Harris Ranch,
Friday morning.

Neal, Glad yer coming man!

[TV]

Mitch, Kev and I were looking at the map and found a neeeet back road to Bakersfield that would make a bitchen cruse from Harris Ranch. It even gos by the ice cream joint.Let me know what youall think..__TV

[derelict]

Ice Cream, Ice Cream in Hanford, gooood, Gaaaah. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Mild Mitch]

Sounds good to me! Superior Dairy is almost a must stop. I'm up for it! I'll be draggin' the Modified along, but that won't slow ME down. I'm ready for a drive!

[TV]

OK guys its been hammered out in stone, we will all meet at the Cherry off ramp off of the 91 at the gas station at 10AM thursday morn Oct.2nd.It looks like we will get to look at some tin along the way and have a lota fun.We may also have an old time race car show up at the ranch,and some surprise guests.This ones gona be good.--TV

[NealinCA]

Bttt. Anyone else going?

Neal

[lownrusty]

Jay Ill let you know if I can roll with you im takin the camper.

[Jive-Bomber]

Low- I think Gordini and I are leaving Thursday afternoon.
Should be a hoot.

jay

[Mild Mitch]

BTTT
It's getting close now.
REMEMBER RCN this FRIDAY. Don't miss this one!

[rickyracer1962]

I might hitch hike out there

[Mild Mitch]

Cool, Rodnkustom may show up from Santa Barbara too.
he posted below...

[TV]

Ricky,Do you need a ride, or were you just kidding? If you need a ride and can get to LA, you can ride with me.-TV

[rickyracer1962]

na, was just kidding. thanks though. hopefully i'll tag along with zibo

[TV]

Thats great Rickey I think Zebo is going to meet up with us--TV

[slazzen]

I am gonna try and borrow my buddies trailer and bring the c-dan down no way am I driven the banger that far !!!!

[Mike]

Cool, Hope to see you there, Ricky.

[rodnkustom]

Still going to try and make it, damn right it would be fun to meet you at last mitch!!
-peter

[zibo]

yeah, I think I can make it there.
I just put in this new old mallory dual point distributor.
(can't leave it alone)
but I will bring the stocker + wires JIC.

it looks like its about 200 miles from ventura,
when do y'all caravaners think you'll be heading
thru the 126/5 area?

If you guys are gonna haul ass,
I will probably pass.
(I like to make it there,
and risk it on the way back)

If any of you have a room,
i'll be scrounging for a shower!!

travis aka zibo...

[Homeresque]

The plan is to consolidate at the Roxford onramp (just south of the 210) around 11:00am-ish. I dont know if we'll stop for lunch then, or plow on thru and break at Wheeler. Looks to be around 10 cars, one with a trailer so I dont think we'll flirting with 90mph again!

[38Chevy454]

Looks like I can make it and will be there, driving my 38 Chevy. The modified needs too much finishing work and more local testing before I take it out on a longer road trip. See you all there....... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[TV]

Sounds good to me,I got the rear end back in the 32pu and it runs and rides much better,how someone could put it in almost 2 inches to far forward and sideways blows my mind. But we got it in right now.--TV

[FrameDragger]

TV, just to confirm, we are meeting at 10 AM at the 91 &amp; Cherry?

Mike

[TV]

Mr. Dragger or we could call you framer,or you know who you are.--Yes that is the plan,be there with bells on. Buy the way what are you driving now thst the Terra is down?Just wondering.--TV

[FrameDragger]

Well... Lets just say she was down, but not out... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

We'll see ya there!

Mike

[rickyracer1962]

alright. see you guys there.

[Jive-Bomber]

Here's a weird issue I've got:

I'm planning on driving my roadster down to the Rattle Can Nationals and Hot Rod Reunion, leaving tomorrow morning.
Here's the snag:
My wife and Mom are picking me up in Bakersfield on Saturday, and I'm going down to Orange Co. for my GodDaughters 1st birthday ( I can't miss this one...)
Is anyone from the Bay Area going down to the CHRR with a trailer that might have space to take my Model A back up? Maybe someone is dropping off a car in Bako and has an empty spot for the way back?
Otherwise, maybe I should just catch a ride down. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Thanks,

jay

[Jive-Bomber]

[ QUOTE ]
Here's a weird issue I've got:

I'm planning on driving my roadster down to the Rattle Can Nationals and Hot Rod Reunion, leaving tomorrow morning.
Here's the snag:
My wife and Mom are picking me up in Bakersfield on Saturday, and I'm going down to Orange Co. for my GodDaughters 1st birthday ( I can't miss this one...)
Is anyone from the Bay Area going down to the CHRR with a trailer that might have space to take my Model A back up? Maybe someone is dropping off a car in Bako and has an empty spot for the way back?
Otherwise, maybe I should just catch a ride down. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Thanks,

jay

[/ QUOTE ]


Bttt

[zibo]

whoever missed the rcn's missed a cool and crazy show.

the quality of people and cars is top notch

thanks!!

travis aka zibo

real drivers don't have aluminum oilpans!!

[Nick32vic]

More Pictures!

[FrameDragger]

Zibo... Real driver's remember to put their oil plug in before refilling the crank case http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Homeresque]

So THATS what the oil slick in the parking lot was about!
Thanks to you two, the state is whole lot oilier.
Ah, memories...
everyone driving behind Framedragger-Mike sliding out of control;
beer, burgers, brats, beer, cherries-marinated-in-Jack-Daniels-served-on-the-end-of-a-bowie-knife, beer, in a rest stop on the side of I-5;
Zibo/Travis' mind-numbing artistic RPU, anyone who hasnt seen it, youre missing something;
KV/TV' bitchin deuce roadster with most of the ideas stolen out of my head (howd they do that?).
Just another hot rod weekend.

[rickyracer1962]

the show was rad. we had a killer drive both there and on the way home, met some cool people-most of them were legends! ZIBO has put together a killer little roadster pickup that performed excellent this trip out. most of the bugs were worked out by the time we headed home. thanks again to everyone who helped us out. heres the link to the pictures i took of our trip. RATTLE CAN TRIP PICS (http://photo.starblvd.net/rickyracer1962?st=album&amp;pg=2)

[HotrodVon]

Wow...what an incredible weekend! So many great rides, drivin all over the central valley between Hanford and Bako...then the races! OH my Gawd! My mind is going faster than I can think...

Met some really nice like-minded people. Ricky, Travis/Zibo-bitchen roadster p/u-you guys got sand- Jimmy, His A-v8 coupe runs like stink! Randy's black duece roadster-ridin behind that quickchange is mind blowin. Framedraggr---or is that pandragger now---your too cool. Homer's 3win...gotta love it. RCN and BAko was one of the best trips--you guys made it for me! I know I'll think of more...later!

[NealinCA]

I had a great time as well. I met alot of really great people with some top notch cars.

I hope to make it back next year, and maybe stay a little longer. Maybe I can even talk my dad and brothers into bringing their cars down, they would all fit right in.

Travis(Zibo) - It was great traveling down with you guys on Friday and hanging out that night. I really liked your RPU. I have been stalled on my project for a month or so, but seeing your p/u got me enthused again.

Thanks everyone.

Neal...inCA

[TV]

Wow, what a weekend,Kev and I had sucha good time, Richard Reeds 32 is a mind blower and leaks more water out of the trunk than the radiator holds(cool}Zebo and Ricky are tops and did we have fun at Squeeks.Nealin it was really neat to meet you,You{Rule}.And Cherrys in white lightin what can I say.Mort,the rattle can was great thanks and we met so many nice people my head is spinning.I cast the first vote for Framedragger to change his name to pandragger..Way cool--TV

[Jive-Bomber]

Glad I made it to the RCN- Albiet on a motorcycle, and running late. (Who would of thought it was over by 11 am??)
Great meeting all of you in Hanford for lunch- It was worth 200 miles in the fetal position!

Ratboy and Ricker Racer- I'm sorry I missed you guys!

jay

[rickyracer1962]

you were in hanford??? what bike were you riding?

[zibo]

the bummer about that oil thing
is I was actually not drinking,
yet
we just didn't eat...
and those cherries...

anyway,

it was great to meet all the rodders,
that actually drive there cars.

to actually talk to and know the people that own the cars
that i've dreamed of over the years was unreal.
(lance, tom, keven, jim s, mike (x2), morty,mitch etc etc the list is so long ...)

thanks to the nealinca group and scott/donny for following
us the 85 miles and 12 waterstops at snailspace. huge karma points to you all.

tom and keven, that room was too crazy, thanks for everything.

team toyota/pan dragger - good luck with the e&amp;j's

rr62-2004 I'll follow you

anyway, next year...

travis aka zibo

P.S. - lance/homeresque - you inspired me to fix my OD!!
next year we'll race up there!!

[zibo]

the end

[Barn Yard Chevy]

Hey Zibo I still have your guys's Beer! I only had a few...If you make it to long beach you can have it back!

BYC

[zibo]

byc-well make sure you come up to the primer nationals
here in ventura on the 18th of october

I have a shop at 981 main st,
and the fairgrounds are about a mile+ away...

has anyone heard from the washington guys yet?

travis aka zibo

[rickyracer1962]

hahahaha. i didnt think you were going to post the fox picture.

[zibo]

the tail is coming out bitchin...tp
did you get that rash too?? jk

[rickyracer1962]

grill shell?

[TV]

Zebo,whats the story on the fox? you didn't hit that babby did ya? Ask Kev to tell you the story about the police that came into Squeeks and asked who owned the primered roadster, itsa hoot--TV http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Jive-Bomber]

[ QUOTE ]
you were in hanford??? what bike were you riding?

[/ QUOTE ]

Ricky-
I rode an 01 Aprilia Millle down- I wanted to get there fast!
The Roadster was having some issues. I really wish I had gone on to Bako after the Rattlle Can, but had some family commitments...
I'm going in the roadster next year FO SHO.

jay

[Mild Mitch]

Ain't it amazing how much fun we can have doin' nuthin? With old cars to boot! I had a great time too. Thanks to all the fine folks that made it, I had a BLAST!