Hot Rodding in Hawaii... Hao Wela!!

[Builtforsin]

I sold a 51 Willys wagon on Oahu in 2004, dunno what ever happened to it though. On Oahu there used to be a car cruise in Kapolei at the Kapolei shopping center off of the Ferrington Highway.

I don't remember if it was a weekly thing or not but there was some interesting stuff that'd show up. I don't know if it is even around anymore.

[pprather]

We have street rod friends who live in Hawaii and every other year ship their rod to the mainland for several months of driving and attending events. They were with us over the weekend, just left yesterday on their way to the Frog Follies. We will see them again at NSRA Kalamazoo and Good Guys Joliet before they head west to Super Run, Las Vegas and NSRA Sacramento before putting the rod back on the boat in Oakland.

This is their third trip with rod to the mainland. They won the long distance at Louisville in 2005 with their '32 Ford sedan and this year with a '39 Chev sedan.

Ron wrote an article covering the 2005 trip. If you'd like to read about an ambitious street rod adventure, check here:

http://honolulustreetsmagazine.com/h...ca_april06.htm

[HEMI32]

Braddah Jay (Jive-Bomber) ... Cool find!

I'm kinda digging Gordon Pao's chopped & channelled (or is it sectioned?) full fendered Deuce 3wd:



... Mahalo for posting!

[Limey Steve]

Carol & I were just on the Big Island (Kona ) & saw a bunch of old cars , 7-8 Model A's mostly stock , custom chopped Merc, 46 Woodie Street Rod, 37 Ford truck & a couple of mid 30's Chevy Hot rod sedans, & we were not even looking. Big scene over there & a drag strip in Hilo !! I have done a deal with a plantation owner in Kona (Originally from Van Nuys & went to the cruises as a kid ) to bring over 100% Kona Coffee labelled "Limey Steve's Hot Rod Coffee " , look for Norwell art & some killer coffee coming soon . Hawaii rules

Aloha

[Hot Rods Ta Hell]

Originally Posted by HEMI32

Braddah Jay (Jive-Bomber) ... Cool find!

I'm kinda digging Gordon Pao's chopped & channelled (or is it sectioned?) full fendered Deuce 3wd:

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... Mahalo for posting!

I've gotta wonder if it's still on the island?
For that matter, it doesn't seem too far fetched to think that any old Rod from the Island is still
on the island somewhere as shipping it off the island may not have been worth the extra $$$ on top of a purchase price back in the day.

[olscrounger]

we went to Cruise Paradise in 03, with a 40 coupe, it was on the big island--the people were great and had some very nice cars. Herb Leite was the organizer on the island I believe and the local guys (Patrick, Herb's brother and all the club guys) who were hot rod guys did a great job on the cruises, etc. I also worked over there on several islands and as some very nice cars, also there was a show out toward Barber's Point by the Wendy's and the new WalMart and a drag strip there as well. Saw an outstanding 32 black higboy at the Sheraton in Kona as well--was there during the day every day I was working there (approx. 2 weeks)

[BStoltz]

Originally Posted by HEMI32

Braddah Jay (Jive-Bomber) ... Cool find!

I'm kinda digging Gordon Pao's chopped & channelled (or is it sectioned?) full fendered Deuce 3wd:

Attachment 741170 Attachment 741171

... Mahalo for posting!

Dam you beat me to it but i was just about to say that car definitely caught my attention. What a killer look!

[OoltewahSpeedShop]

We spent 8 days in Hawaii this year over the 4th of july. Here's the link to alot of cool pics from our trip to the Big Island for Cruise Paradise 2009 and a few shots of Oahu's North Shore. Love it over there, we've been a few times now and plan on going back next summer. There's ALOT of old iron in Hawaii. One guy told us "It's always been here, it's just hidden real well".

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=380593

Kevin
Ooltewah Speed Shop

[Carguy365-24-7]

It's funny this thread should come up...I'm on Kauai right now for my honeymoon but I haven't seen any cool cars yet.Plenty of sunshine ,awesum scenery and oh yes roosters crowing.....Paul

[Jim-Bob]

Originally Posted by Carguy365-24-7

It's funny this thread should come up...I'm on Kauai right now for my honeymoon but I haven't seen any cool cars yet.Plenty of sunshine ,awesum scenery and oh yes roosters crowing.....Paul

Paul! You're with your new wife on the most BEAUTIFUL spot on the planet and you're on the 'net?!?!?!

BTW, get used to the chickens!!! That, and if you do a luau, make sure it's Smith's Tropical Paradise, and do the boat ride to Fern Grotto! For breakfast, I recommend Kountry Kitchen in Kapa'a. Try the Hawaiin French Toast!

[Jive-Bomber]

Originally Posted by Carguy365-24-7

It's funny this thread should come up...I'm on Kauai right now for my honeymoon but I haven't seen any cool cars yet.Plenty of sunshine ,awesum scenery and oh yes roosters crowing.....Paul

I am envious!

[OoltewahSpeedShop]

Originally Posted by Jive-Bomber

I am envious!

Me too. We miss the islands Bad! Kauai is our next island to explore. Any suggestions?

Kevin & Penny
Ooltewah Speed Shop

[JohnJoyo]

I want to go to Hawaii more than anything. This was a great read!

Piero, isn't your favorite rap group from Hawaii?

[50merc808]

Originally Posted by OoltewahSpeedShop

Me too. We miss the islands Bad! Kauai is our next island to explore. Any suggestions?

Kevin & Penny
Ooltewah Speed Shop

kevin i've never been to kauai yet but i heard it's chill, probably just like the north shore on oahu. you guys need to make it back again so we can hang out.

[OoltewahSpeedShop]

Originally Posted by 50merc808

kevin i've never been to kauai yet but i heard it's chill, probably just like the north shore on oahu. you guys need to make it back again so we can hang out.

We are on our way back bro. Next June we will be back on the North Shore to hang out. This time all week on the beach. Watch "The Big Bounce" movie. Thats where we'll be, right on Sunset Beach. Cookout on the beach for our Hamb friends, and then on to Haleiwa Joe's. Cholo's one night too. Yeah, lottsa fun.

Kevin & Penny
Ooltewah Speed Shop

[50merc808]

Originally Posted by OoltewahSpeedShop

We are on our way back bro. Next June we will be back on the North Shore to hang out. This time all week on the beach. Watch "The Big Bounce" movie. Thats where we'll be, right on Sunset Beach. Cookout on the beach for our Hamb friends, and then on to Haleiwa Joe's. Cholo's one night too. Yeah, lottsa fun.

Kevin & Penny
Ooltewah Speed Shop

we'll be there fo sho!

[Evel]

Yes Joyo your right...

I did see allot of these.... its old school ... and thats the trend for sure..

OLD SCHOOL TOYOTA

[Hilo hotrodder]

Love this thread guys I recognize all those cars from Maui.Lot of nice cars over here on the big island' anybody coming to the big island should give me a call I can hook you up.

[Jim-Bob]

Originally Posted by OoltewahSpeedShop

Me too. We miss the islands Bad! Kauai is our next island to explore. Any suggestions?

Kevin & Penny
Ooltewah Speed Shop

Here's some recomendations...
For breakfast, Kountry Kitchen in Kapa'a
For Luau, Smith's Tropical Paradise and Fert Grotto Boat Tours.
Speaking of boats, rent a kayak and paddle up the Wailua River, Hawaii's only navigatable river.
Take the Movie Tour, and spring for the total off road package. You get to tour CocoPalms where Elvis filmed. It's sad to see now, but still cool.
If you want to take a boat tour, use Blue Dolphin, the 5 hour NaPali Cruise is great, pony up a few bucks extra and scuba dive.
Snorkeling, go to Lydgate (if it's open). Calm, protected, warm waters.
Need any more, let me know!

[hrm2k]

So this car is one year out of HAMB favor but I would guess it is still there. This is me doing a little work on my 65 Sunbeam tiger in 1967 in Ala Mona park.........I still miss the place bad....really bad