Winters in Austin, TEXAS couldn't be any better suited for a reliability run. The weather is mild, the skies are incredibly big and blue, and the scenery of the hill country just can't be beat. Mix all of that up in a pot with some great folks and a ... <BR><BR>To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.
A nice Motley Crew I'm sure. If everyone would get off their ass in Charlotte (me included) and get their shit running we could be making the most of our weather too! Looks like a hoot Ryan. Side Note: I cannot wait for the Rodder's Journal to come out so I can read the details on the Baby Blue Deuce. I have been melting away every time I see it.
Yeah blue skies with UFO'S in them. What have you been doing down there to attract those alien's ? BB
Typical Gorgeous Texas Winter afternoon. That is one thing I love about Texas, especially the Hill Country. There are not many places as surreal and gorgeous as Texas. Thanks for the wonderful pictures. Will
Looks like it was a good time --- and a great group of cars and guys, ta boot! Malcolm (I'm digging the new front runners on DW's coupe, too!)
Yeah, beautiful scenery in the Hill Country. Ryan, if ya get a minute, tell us who's ride is who's. Some fine looking cars there! There was a run from Tucson going on too, but I wasn't quite ready for the drive. Spent the day enjoying wrenching!
To me, Austin is becoming Mecca. I've never been but I get fond feelings whenever I hear something that starts with Austin, TX.
A killer day... cars, people, weather, scenery... but the best part...? I had leftover banana puddin' for dinner last night!
I dunno man... I think it's been a mecca for a pretty long time now. When I lived in KC, I looked at Austin as heaven. I've lived here four years now and the novelty has yet to wear off. It's a very special place.
Ryan, you're probably right. I think I've been slow to notice. However, recently, I hear things everywhere and I'm certainly noticing. I don't think Linh's (my fiancee) family or mine would like to hear we're both moving to Austin. I've already got a sobbing mother in the Northeast. I think our next vacation will be down there... when something hot rod related just happens to line up with our schedule.
Beautiful pictures. Makes the attraction very obvious. Great cars, cool people and laid back country roads. Why are we in L.A. again? You guys will keep seeing more migrations if you keep this up! Thanks, Jim
Does the 48 Special belong to a Hamb'r? I have never seen that car. Any more pics of it? They didnt make very many of those. .
That cruise looks like a whole-lotta fun. Maybe next year. I saw that Buick in front of the barbershop a while ago , its really nice.
couldnt agree more since i lived in south florida most of my life i always looked at austin as heaven on earth, now i live here all i have to do is stop being a shut in hermit and get the hell out of the house and go out and meet some folks get some driving time in the 53 and get it ready for the roundup. sucks that i have to work too damn much i see cool rides everyday just goin to work and back something ill never take for granted
aka - la Ranfla del Chuy - niiiiiice.... [/QUOTE] great time out there guys - love the photos. Theres nothing quite like seeing those cars bombing down those back country Texas roads. Of course - the cattle-catchers didn't like those low customs too much. I think Silva was sweatin bullets in the shoebox. yeah we got it good here in Austin.
I enjoyed it fellas...let's make this a regular thing! Cars, buds, brew, Bar-b-Que and the Muntz Ranch as the back drop......it doesn't get any more Texan than that.
Ditto Reggie. It was a real cool afternoon. "Family Style" as they say. Never seen so many car seats in customs and hotrods, but it was really great havin all the kids along. Thanks to Will for being such a great host(what a great spot) and Von Beaner coordinating all the food and of course Norm for staying on it and makin it happen. Blake you are right, than banana puddin' ruled.
man... I almost cried after seeing this. I want to move back to Austin sooo bad it hurts. I only hope we are invited to join you guys next year for such a cool looking and nostalgic feeling run.
Thanks to Will for putting up w/ all of us! It was Texas family style indeed! Thanks to Norm for planning such a demanding route for these cars to follow. It's not often ya see cars of this caliber chasing roads better suited for exotic super cars for the 1st 30 miles & then creek bottom roads w/ cattle guards every 1/2 mile or so that are better suited for kids in a 4X4 haha! Laura & I had a blast, thanks for having us. -DW & LAW
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