Harvey's Broiler Razed Illegally!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks a lot Keivin for the great time. It may have been small but it was a great time and I really liked getting an inside look at the broiler before it opens. It was a pleasure to finally meet Adriene, Lindsey and Jim. We also had a surprise visitor. Sam Hollingsworth showed up with his wife in her T-Bird. They happen to be driving by and saw us there and pulled in. For those of you who do not know Sam he is the guy that biult the Nomad on the May 67 Rod and Custom cover.

Thanks again to Kevin, Jim, Adriene, Lindsey and Joe for putting on a HAMB Meet and Greet. Since I arrived so late I did not get a chance to take any pics.

 

Blasters to Play Sept 26th at Pre-Opening Broiler Event!


9/26/2009 6:00 PM at BOB’S BROILER, CRUISE-IN
7447 Firestone Blvd, Downey, California

Free - All Ages - Bring the kids and your Cruiser! A preview party for the old Johnie’s Broiler in Downey, CA
that is currently being restored back to its original glory and rebranded as a Bob’s Big Boy.

Festivities start at noon and the Blasters will play a short set at about 6:00pm.

Parking will be available in the adjacent lot (behind the car wash)

Visit The Blasters on MySpace
http://www.myspace.com/theblasters

 

Hi there, everything sounds great, whats the program for food the 26th. is the kitchen going to be up and running? and is there going to be inside dinning?
If the HAMB friendly car can't make the trip and we bring our "other" car can we still attend?
Thanks for all you have done for our drive in heritage.

 

Wish I could have made it. Working away on the website- hoping to get it loaded up by the time the Broiler opens back up. That Nomad built by Sam is now being cloned by Richard Graves. That thing is bitchin'!

See you all next week.

 

Is Dave going to make it?

 

Dave is on tour with the Guilty Women and out of town.

 

YOu are correct, Sir. What show are you going to that you can't make it?

 

Hi RustyGem and everyone. The 26th is a pre-opening bash...preview party. The "other" car is welcome. As you can see from the pix, the Broiler is still aways off from opening and unfortunately the kitchen will not be up and running. Drinks and snacks will be available, but packing an ice chest would probably be a good idea, especially if you're planning to make a day of it.

 

From Nov 63 Pop Hot Rodding magazine.......

 

Great article, Thanks for posting it!!!!.

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thanks for the show around at the broiler last friday. see you there on wed-nite cruises, popawolf

 

My Mom used to cruise there ( even got a ticket in the lot) when she was younger and saw that it was re opening...she is so freaking excited. She made me promise to take her there for a burger and a shake when it is open.
I was gunna surprise her but the darned news ruines it for me...lol.

 

Yes Boys-Gals,
No grub planned now for the 26th, as the kitchen is closed, Ya could've had some very cool Chicken Ceasar Salad, Roast beef,tuna and chicken sandwiches as well as all of the brew that one could drink as Jim supplied enough for the HAMB contingent Others brought Hot Wings-Fries even some home made cookies!.

We needed to have this place open by now, but I've said all of this before= SOS.
The Blasters Deal will kick a**! This car show will be a larger meet n greet. It would be great if we can get a roach coach to drop on by and serve up some big boys If you guys have a connection, let Adriene-I know. I'd settle for the In-N-Out or Tommy's truck .

It was nice to meet Sam/wife. That is one of my faves (Nomads) and he even cruised the Broiler in it..

 

I'm so glad to see it back!

 

The Ice Cream Man is coming! How cool is that? Especially during a heatwave! http://www.icecreamman.com/

And Baby's Badass Burgers might drop by too:
htt...p://babysbadassburgers.com/


How many are cruisin' in? Guys still planning a cruise-in from George's?

 

Still planning?? It's the highlight of the weekend. There are three of us coming in from Detroit.....well one actually lives in Ohio but she's driving to Detroit to fly out with us. See ya there!

 

Terrific!! Thaaaat's what I was hoping to hear!! It's gonna be a fabulous party!! I'm on the phone with Jim -- he says he can't wait to meet you all!! He had the 7 ft. Bob delivered today so we can all pose for pix!!

 

I know of about a dozen HAMB cars heading up Sat. morning.

Here is a thread that is organizing a cruise from a couple of start points with the Broiler as the destination.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=398133


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Don't Forget Blasters and Broiler Cruise Sept 26th
Gonna be great, come and join in and hang for a while.

 

Really looking foward to it Kevin and Adriene !!
Rob

 

I'll be there with a few friends.

 

Rob, Swing by on your way to breakfast and I'll head over to Grinsingers with ya...

 

Bring all that you can Goozgaz, We're looking forward to it

C-YA There Rob.

 

Burny, You're the Man! See ya there!

 

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Just got off the phone with The Blasters...

THEY'LL BE PLAYING FROM 4:30pm 'TIL SUNSET!!

AND BRINGING SPECIAL MUSICAL GUESTS!!

Please help spread the word -- thanks for all the support, everyone. See you there!

 

Well it looks like we won't be able to make the trip..
But we will be there in sprit...
Hope everyone has a great time.
rustygem.

 

I just got back from there. Blasters sounded great!!!! I can't wait until it opens !!!!

 

Another great day!!

- Personall tour from the new owner Jim

- Freinds and cool cars

- Blasters, Big Sandy, and guests.

- Beer and food

(ok... so maybe it was a little too hot)

GREAT DAY!!!

 

Ya it was hot, but nowhere else i would want to be.
shit i love living in Cali.

 

Thanx 4 hangin in the heat under the canopy with us and listening to a great band that is always a part of the Broiler. A special thanx to both the Blasters and Burly Burlile, In the 80's both of those icons brought fame to it. Who'd a known that 30 yrs later that they'd be at the place that was a part of their lives watching it come back together after such a devastating blow.

The feeling is sureal walking in the place, most people had the same feeling that we had almost as if it was never damaged just remodled. That's what we were after, mission (almost) accomplished