BIG PARTY IN FLINT MI FOR NEW SPEED SHOP!

[flatheadpete]

Any HAMBers out there like fast cars? I work at a shop called BADLS1 Racing and we are having our Grand Opening Sat., Feb.7 11am to 4pm. Now there's nothing, and I mean nuthin'!, traditional about this place but it's full of fast cars and gonna be full of Hooter's chicks, wings, the smell of race gas & burnin' rubber and of course, HAMBers. Come and check ou 'The World's Fastest LS1' along with a few Mopars (1 of 113 1969 HEMI Chargers is included in this collection), a 625 hp dailey driver Z-06, 800 hp daily driver Trans Am and several other fast-ass cars. Oh yeah, my crappy and slow Flattie T-Bucket will be there, too. We are minutes from I-75. Take I-75 to I-475 South to Clio RD. (it's the first exit) and turn right on Clio. One mile south and your there!! Further plans for afterwards are in the planning stage right now so stay tuned for more. PS Let's overrun the place with traditional cars. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[jdubbya]

Let it be known that there will be no horseplay in the place, since I have been given the task of being security. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif This should be a good time and this place is gonna be state of the art. From what I hear, there is gonna be Hooters girls there too http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif. I plan to bring my Sedan there for the grand opening, that is if it ever stops snowing. Hope to see as many of you there as possible, I will get with Pete and try to get some kind of activities going on after the shop closes.
-Joe

[flatheadpete]

Uh, if the shop closes!! This is gonna be fun! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[RileyRacing]

I'll have to check with She who Must be Obeyed, but we'll be there!

Greg, you listening? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Jay

[Thirdyfivepickup]

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Any HAMBers out there like fast cars? I work at a shop called BADLS1 Racing and we are having our Grand Opening Sat., Feb.7 11am to 4pm.

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NO SHIT! Hey, I work over at VSI. We sell some stuff to you! Since you are a HAMBer, looks like we are going to have to give you some better discounts.

If you need banners or any giveaways, let me know... I'll see what I can do! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Mike

[DIRTYT]

ill be there for sure. give me somting to do other then go to work for a day! ill try to drive the 50 out there cause i know my slow ass wont have floors in the 60 by then. but who knows. or maybe ill bring my 130 horse civic and fuck up all them damn f bodys http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
keep me posted
dirtyt

[hotrodladycrusr]

Sounds like a great time with my Flint area buds but I'm heading to Columbus, OH that weekend for the Autorama there. Bad timing http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Have fun, I'll be thinking about you guys.

[Fat Hack]

Ha Ha Ha...Jay, you sure know how to flatter a GAY BITCH, dontcha??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

(But you ain't ALWAYS gotta obey me!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif)

Likely, I'll be there as well!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[kustombuilder]

i might maybe could make it...

[Hot Rod To Hell]

For those of you heading NORTH on 75 (like from D-Town), you'll want 475 North to Clio Rd Exit... it's about 10 miles from the south end of 475, then you'll want to turn LEFT onto Clio Rd (headed back south)

I'll try to have my not so traditional but TOTALLY Michigan Gay Chevy II there, if it's runnin and the weather's ok!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[fuel pump]

I'm in and I'll bet the rest of the Torrid Torquers will be there too. Sounds cool. Part of my job is selling high performance EFI fuel pumps. Maybe I could write the trip off http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[jdubbya]

Here are a couple of pics I took at the shop today. Keep in mind that the shop looks a little bare in some of these shots, because they are still finishing things up. I was unable to get any shots from the work area because the floor had a fresh coat of paint on it.

[jdubbya]

Dat thing got a Hemi?

[jdubbya]

This is a pic of the fastest LS1 powered car, 8.52 in the quarter.

[jdubbya]

And here is the hostess with the mostest! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[jdubbya]

OH DAMN, I almost forgot.... the General Lee is also there... the funny thing is, the owners last name is actually Duke.

[Thirdyfivepickup]

WOW! That place is HUGE!!

I sent a little care package today. Out freebee stuff is really thin. I hope it helps a little.

(I need pics of the Hooters girls!!)

[flatheadpete]

Hey 35, I'll send ya pics and wings for hookin a HAMBer up! This place is friggin huge. With our newly aquired 'engine room', we are a full 43,000 sq. ft. Oh yeah, the boss saw Dirt T's trash talk. The convertible hasn't been sprayed yet so it can maybe get past that Honda. So far, Jdubbya and his ol man wilol have their cars there, my T-bucket will be there (sans windshield, damn it's too cold), HRTH's Chevy II, hopefully Kritz's Ford, Fuel Pump's '37 (?), ant more HAMBers gonna help teach Mr. Duke what cool really is? BTW thanks Jdubbya for posting the pics.

[fuel pump]

pete,
Hatch, Donzie, fab and I will be there but unfortunately without our cars. My 37 is burried in the back of a big pole barn (along with hatch's roadster) over by Midland. I wish I had it out to bring. Last year at this time I drove it in a 6" of snow. It was a blast. We are gonna meet at Frank's Hot Rod shop and then come down. Can't wait to see the place.

[Bigcheese327]

I see no reason why I couldn't make it in my super-trad '93 Escort. Flint scares me, though, can I bring a friend? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[flatheadpete]

Bring two friends; Smith & Wesson! All kidding aside, we have a full (literally, have ya seen Jdubbya?) security team. Although they are mostly for keeping the boss away from the Hooter's girls! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[jdubbya]

BTTT

[flatheadpete]

Worked my butt off for 13 hrs. today preparing for this damn thing. It's really coming together better than anyone ever thought. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif Big thanks goes out to Jdubbya and Thirtyfive pickup for their help!!

[Fat Hack]

Hardee's IS catering this gig, right??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[jdubbya]

Nah, I have seen the help at Hardee's, I don't think they would look too good in tight orange shorts, therefore we will leave it up to Hooters. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I got the seat bolted back in, and fired up the sedan, it will be there for sure, even if I have to drive in the snow.

[Fat Hack]

Ha Ha...there was ONE chick who worked there that I kinda liked...mighta been blinded by my craving for a killer cheeseburger...but she looked good to me at the time!!!

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[Bigcheese327]

Why, did she look like a killer cheeseburger? :lol:

[Thirdyfivepickup]

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Nah, I have seen the help at Hardee's, I don't think they would look too good in tight orange shorts, therefore we will leave it up to Hooters. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I got the seat bolted back in, and fired up the sedan, it will be there for sure, even if I have to drive in the snow.

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GOddAmiT!!! If I didn't have to open up the warehouse... I'd call in sick and show up! Responsibilities suck...

...although it is nice knowing that you have the keys to a 100,000 sq ft warehouse filled with $20,000,000 worth of speed parts and accessories! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Hot Rod To Hell]

Uhhh hey thirdyfive.....can I borrow your keys for a minute??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[jdubbya]

I took my sedan up to the shop today, along with the old mans 66 Buick, it may be in the 20's outside, but the streets are dry. They are putting the finishing touches on the place, and the shelves should be stocked by friday. From what I hear, a local shop will be bringing their funny car, and the place should be filled with cars on display. Flatheadpete had a setback in the "peter-beater" so it will not be in attendance, hopefully the problem will not be too major to fix. We will see you all there!
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[Thirdyfivepickup]

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Uhhh hey thirdyfive.....can I borrow your keys for a minute??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Sure, here ya go!
(If you want, I can give you guys a virtual tour of the place!)

[Hot Rod To Hell]

That would be cool, but can you make a bunch of parts virtually appear in my garage??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[jdubbya]

These shots just in, the paint is dry on the floors of the shop, and the work is near completion, don't mind the junkers in the shot. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[jdubbya]

another shot, room between the showroom and the shop.

[Fat Hack]

Man! look at that FLOOR!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Makes me wanna bring the mini-bike up there and do Mad-Max burnouts and donuts with it Saturday!

....Damn! Wish I still had some of my old R/C cars!!!


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[jdubbya]

Don't worry, Pete and I brought our bikes up there for the grand opening, too bad there will be cars in there, or we would have the first annual HAMB bicycle races. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Hot Rod To Hell]

Joe on a bicycle??? Anybody ever seen the bears riding the little bikes at the circus? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Hey guys, if any of us brave te weather to get our cars there, will they be inside or out???

[kritz]

i hope inside where its nice and not.....ummm....completely shitty. so who all is coming...???? as long as the hooters girls are there i'm a happy camper.
how much are we getting paid again to hang out and look at boobies???

[fuel pump]

kritz,
It sounds like you found your calling http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif hooters makes ya happy right! The Torrid Torquers will be there around noon.

[jdubbya]

I am the official poster for Pete, since he is busy. I know they plan to have cars set in the showroom area tonight, and some out back possibly. If you want your rides to get inside the shop area ( no dailys ) I would suggest that you bring them either tonight, or really early tomorrow. By the way Steve, I am a biker, ya got a problem with that? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[jdubbya]

I just got home from there, a few of the cars that were supposed to be there, backed out due to the weather. There will be a live band, couldn't tell ya there name, all I know is that they are LOUD!. Its pretty bad that I go work an 8 hr. day at my regular job, and then go up there and bust my ass more than I did at work today. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Although some of the cars have cancelled, it should still be a good time. See ya'll tomorrow -Joe

[kritz]

just got the new gasoline receptacle put in the shoebox and fired her up. although she's wearing a little bondo, missing bumpers, and dusty as hell we'll be there barring a snowstorm or other equally bad michigan weather. i'm shooting for about 10 and i'm planning on bringing my striping stuff...

[Donzie]

Kritz, I wanna talk to you about tattoos tomarrow.

[kritz]

donzie...that's cool i can always talk about tattoos. i wanna talk to you about setting up some shows with both of our bands!!!!! see you tomorrow.

[Hot Rod To Hell]

Alright. I got my car runnin http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif, but unless I get up WAAAYYYY early, there's no way in hell that I'll be able to get the heads and intake retorqued, the valves set and get her on the road. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[jdubbya]

Hot of the presses....er, digital camera, first off the group shot. From left to right: BigCheese327, Fab32, flatheadpete, fuel pump, Kritz, HotRodtoHell, Me, and Donzie. Thanks to babymomma for the picture taking, and Kritz's shoebox for the center piece for the picture.

[jdubbya]

And here is some Hooter girls, and flatheadpete... and he says work is tough. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif That is my sedan that has all the good looking ornamentation! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[RileyRacing]

Damn appendix, why must you have picked this week to burst?!!!??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

Wish I was there. Hope it works out for ya!

Jay

[flatheadpete]

I am not ornamentation!! Thanks to all that came. It was great to meet Big Cheese and Old Tin. Put in alot of hours this week. Jdub is being paid with a much needed Tri-Power intake and others with other cool stuff. We had over 500 people come through the shop today.

[flatheadpete]

BTW, it's gonna be rough going on the road with that tiny hauler!

[oldtin]

Pete, It was good to meet you, J.Dub, Kritz, and Bigcheese.
It was cool to see Donzie, Fab32, and Fuel Pump again.

I really like J.Dubs tudor, maybe he'd take a half dozen or so of my projects in trade!

That is one hell of a shop, and I think you'll get used to rolling in that hauler, that thing is finer than any hotel I've been in.
Wish I could have hung out longer than I did! Oh well, I got to spend the rest of the day working in my cold ass garage.
What time did you guys knock off?

Oldtin (http://oldtin.50megs.com)

[Bigcheese327]

It was nice to meet some new HAMBsters and renew acquaintance with some old ones. I have to apologize if I didn't give everyone an equal share of my time. I talked FAB32's ear off but boy did I enjoy it! Thanks a lot guys, I wish you much success. Best weekend I've had in a while.

[jdubbya]

Definately a cool place, and a good time. I apologize for not being that talkative with some of you, I was a little busy. Thanks for the compliments on my car, I will really see how well I like it today when I drive it home in the cold.
The intake for work deal is really cool! Free intake, $30.00 set of rochesters, $150.00 for the rebuilds, linkage yet to be determined... looks to me that the sedan will have a completely fresh tri-power set up for under $250.00. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[fuel pump]

Hey guys,
It was nice seeing everbody down in Flint yesterday. Great new race shop for the area. Thanks to the HAMB flintstones for their hospitality. Kritz and JW get the hardcore award for having their rides there. It was a lot of fun.

[jdubbya]

I just got-t-t-t h-h-home w-w-with the m-m-m-odel a. Damn it is cold out, and Michigan roads SUCK in the winter, even if there is no snow on them, it is as if the potholes breed in cold weather!

I-475 south bound, heading for home.

[Bigcheese327]

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Michigan roads SUCK in the winter, even if there is no snow on them, it is as if the potholes breed in cold weather!

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I always just figured it was because all the suspension lube was stiffer in the cold weather.

On second thought, maybe it's because I have to drive slower in the summer because of all the out-of-towners clogging the roads.

[kritz]

i'm glad that so many hambers showed up yesterday. it was nice to meet those who i haven't met before..oldtin and bigcheese. and it's always nice to see the "up north" guys too donzie, rich, and frank. i had a fun time and it was nice to be able to get the ford out of the garage and on the road for a change.
i missed the boat though...i should have had the hooters girls pose with the shoebox...it would have been funny to see them walking around with bondo dust all over them!!!

[Hot Rod To Hell]

Yep. It was a great time, but I really wish my pit crew could've got my car done by then! (although it probably wouldn't have made it into the parking lot!)