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Event Coverage Thanks to everyone who attended 2011 GNRS Suede Palace & History of Customs

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by axle, Jan 31, 2011.

  1. axle
    Joined: Mar 3, 2001
    Posts: 3,982

    axle
    Member
    from Drag City

    Hey everyone,

    Just wanted to thank all of you who attended , participated, or supported this years 62nd GNRS Suede Palace and the History of the Customs.

    Sponsored by Traditional Rod & Kulture Magazine, Kustoms Illustrated, O'Brien Truckers - i'd like to thank the following:

    John Buck, family and the entire GNRS staff.
    My lovely wife Celeste for everything she does.
    Brother Mark
    Miguel from the Lifters - your hard work at the Greaser Alley is much appreciated.
    John Parker from Primer Nationals - again, the work Saturday morning helped us out a lot.
    Jim Bouchard and family - Thanks guys !
    Herb "Doc" Weber - Thanks !
    Bad Bob for great photo's
    Buick59 for great photo's
    Hawleywoods Barber shop
    Dennis O'Brien
    Luke Karosi
    Jeff Neppl & Rik Hoving - Your passion for the Custom car is amazing and your help is appreciated beyond words! Thank you Thank you Thank you !


    There are some people that borrow the phrase "Grand Daddy of em all" for their own advertisements but fact of the matter is the GNRS is THE longest running indoor Hot Rod / Custom show in the world, and will always deserve the right to that title !

    The Suede Palace was fun and we had a record Trophy count this year !
    Special thanks to the following for making an award and/or presenting a gift for your favorite pick.

    Vintage Hammer / Bean Bandits
    Austin Speed Shop
    Lords - Riverside, Ca.
    Herb "Doc" Weber
    Lifters
    Devils - Venice. Ca.
    Hoodfella's
    Illegales - San Diego
    Cavaliers - Long Beach
    King of Knights
    Turks - San Diego
    My Baby Jo
    Shortimers - Pomona
    Kingsmen
    Rod Devils
    Acme Speed Shop
    Corsairs
    Beatniks
    Los Reyes
    Black Jacks
    Dead Sleds
    Aces - Orange County
    Emperors - High Desert
    Luke James
    Throttle Kings
    Henchmen
    Alter Boys - Boston

    2011 Top Suede Palace award winners:

    SPECIAL RECOGNITION - ALEX GAMBINO

    BEST CUSTOM - JOE ARREGUIN ( J & V CUSTOMS ) green 35 five window Ford.

    BEST HOT ROD - DON HAMILTION - navy blue 31 model A coupe with 4 pot Caddy.

    FURTHEST DRIVEN - YARIL "Arnie Cunningham" QUINTANA - awesome maroon 50 shoebox with carson top.

    BEST OF SHOW - FABIAN VALDEZ ( vintage hammer ) brown 50 chevy coupe
     
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  2. 327-365hp
    Joined: Feb 5, 2006
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    327-365hp
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    from Mass

    THANK YOU Axle! I wasn't there in person but I feel like I was with all the great coverage on the HAMB. You did an amazing job putting this show together. Now you can try and catch up on some well deserved rest.
     
  3. M.Edell
    Joined: Jun 5, 2009
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    M.Edell
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    Thank You!
     

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  4. Great show Alex, will be back next year, may I can get a spot in the Palace for the 40, who knows. THANX to all involved, GREAT JOB!! Its absolutely mind boggling, need to be there all 3 days and you still wont see it all. Later, Dave
     

  5. 51 mercules
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    51 mercules
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    Axle thanks for everything.
     
  6. moonlight graham
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    moonlight graham
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    from wyo

    Axle,

    Great show, as always. Planning for next year already!!

    Geoffrey
     
  7. Sid13
    Joined: May 10, 2010
    Posts: 25

    Sid13
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    Axle, Congrats to you, Celeste and the rest of the GNRS staff for another great show!! Good Times!!Thanks a bunch!! Lookin' forward to next year!!
     
  8. deucetruck
    Joined: Jan 8, 2010
    Posts: 727

    deucetruck
    Member
    from Missouri

    Thanks to everyone involved. My second GNRS, and it won't be my last!!
     
  9. AJofHollywood
    Joined: Oct 3, 2008
    Posts: 641

    AJofHollywood
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    Thank YOU Axle. If it weren't got your effort, there wouldn't be much to talk about here on the HAMB. We are all fans of yours.

    And thank you Trophy Girls, you ladies are the bees-knees.

    Axle, I would like to reserve a spot for next year. Is this the right place to do that? Am I too early? Aaah, just kidding! Thanks kiddo.
     
  10. Skrap metal
    Joined: Jan 22, 2003
    Posts: 362

    Skrap metal
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    Alex, you put on one hell of a show! top notch in every way possible.
    the buzz of this one will last a while.
     
  11. Goozgaz
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    Goozgaz
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    Good times Ritchie.
     
  12. hotrd32
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    hotrd32
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    from WA

    Felt the buzz all the way up here...thanks Axle
     
  13. Ian Berky
    Joined: Nov 28, 2007
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    Ian Berky
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    OMG, What a great weekend!!!! Thanx a million Axle!!! Awesome promoter!!:)
     
  14. cool37
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    cool37
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    from SoCal

    Great job Axle! Thanks a bunch for such a great show!
     
  15. 4woody
    Joined: Sep 4, 2002
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    4woody
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    I,too, had a great time.
    Heart-felt thanks to Axle, Rik, et al!
     
  16. tikistan
    Joined: May 30, 2009
    Posts: 77

    tikistan
    Member

    Thank you Axle for all of your hard work. I had a great time. I cant wait for next year. Stan.
     
  17. dvz
    Joined: Feb 7, 2005
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    dvz
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    from San Diego

    I'd like to buy a vowel, and make it "Road Devils"
    dvz

     
  18. 40LUV
    Joined: Dec 30, 2003
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    40LUV
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    from Mid Jersey

    The History of Customs motivated me to make the trip to CA. It was a knock out and I enjoyed the rest of the GNRS and the NHRA Museum too. Thanks for your hard work on the Suede Palace & History of Customs exhibits!
     

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  19. LB_Cavaliers
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    LB_Cavaliers
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    from Long Beach

    It was a GREAT show. Thank you Axle!
     
  20. blackjack21
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    blackjack21
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    from Denver, CO

    Amazing time. Thank you Axle!
     
  21. Acme Speed Shop
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    Acme Speed Shop
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    from so cal

    You and celest knocked it outa da park again!!!!

    And you make it look so easy. Keep it up skinny!
     
  22. lazyv8
    Joined: May 24, 2004
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    lazyv8
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    great to see you buddy..you put a great show on ALWAYS.lets make it happen again at the autorama!!
     
  23. Axle & Crew - What an amazing collection of cars throughout! Building 9 is was the reason I flew out from Colorado, it was all and more!

    I'm a huge fan of sectioned cars. I was so stoked to see the Polynesian, the Ron Dunn Coupe, the "Night Train" Hudson, Paul Bragg's shoebox, Dave Cunningham - Barris Built 40 Ford, and so many more, all with my own eyes! That was the biggest collection of sectioned cars in once place I have ever seen! AWESOME!

    I'm only sorry I was not able to shake your hands and thank you in person.
     
  24. KaddyKimber
    Joined: Sep 24, 2010
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    KaddyKimber
    Member
    from Denver, CO

    You're welcome! I know I'm the only one on here, I just wish I had the opportunity to give a shout out to my fellow HAMBers!

    And thank you Axle, Jeff, and Rik for setting up the Suede Palace, and the ever amazing building 9!!!
     
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  25. Jarzenhotrods
    Joined: Feb 20, 2007
    Posts: 820

    Jarzenhotrods
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    from .......

    Axle, Rik., Jeff... All I can say is WOW! The Kustoms room blew me away. I was almost brought to tears a couple of time seeing this stuff. I loved when I was walking by the really early cars Glenn Millers Moonlight Serenade was playing in the background... I could stop going to that building every 10 minutes trying not miss a thing. The custom meet and great was phenomenal!! I got my American Customs book signed by all those guys.


    Thanks again.
     
  26. Zombie57Ranchero
    Joined: Oct 7, 2009
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    Zombie57Ranchero
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    Had a blast, Great show thanks Axle!
     
  27. sodaturk
    Joined: Apr 29, 2008
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    sodaturk
    Member
    from san diego

    Thanks Axle...looking forward to next year
     
  28. Cross Rodder
    Joined: Apr 14, 2008
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    Cross Rodder
    Member

    The Suede Palace was buzzing all weekend. Thanks Axle
     
  29. DYNODANNY
    Joined: Aug 9, 2006
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    DYNODANNY
    Member

    Had an awsome time, lots of great cars in the suede palace and the history of customs hall. Thanks for all your hard work.
     
  30. Taylorengines
    Joined: Jun 11, 2010
    Posts: 82

    Taylorengines
    Member
    from Brea, Ca.

    Had the best time Axle ! thanks ! it was a record for me as far as time spent at this event, all my brothers in the "Rod Devils" Lol ! will co-sign for me, i dont stick around long. You do an amazing job. and to all the other C.C.'s that were there! thanks for being so kool.

    Chris
     

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