Event Coverage Georgetown CO or Bust yep we bust

Well it was supposed to be a banger trip but about 70 miles into the trip the banger started vibrating and making The engine is the original and serial number matches the frame so no reason to tear it up. Nursed it back home and am taking a car with 4 too many cylinders. Fast swap and back on the road so there are photos that you will have to put up with the trip. N-14 in New Mexico to US 285 to US 24 in Buena Vista CO to Leadville. Overnight stay in Leadville and on to Georgetown CO today.
Staying in Idaho Springs with some other folks that are here for the events. Some having driven from Minnesnowda.
First the car that didn't make but 140 miles and I am really really really disappointed that I'm not in a banger. Taken in the old mining town of Madrid, NM



Back again hours later with plan AB

Road side attraction Camel Rock at Pojaque, NM. Wonder why they named it that? My wife tells me that 'I have a marvelous grasp of the obvious'.

The mandatory thru the windshield shot getting ready to enter Colorado.

 

Did make it to Colorado and here is the photo to prove that it happened. So you are going to have to be bored with more of 'my car' photos until we get a little farther along.
My favorite steam powered big rusty old iron

What is a trip with out having to wait in line for road construction?

 

Nice cars. Thanks for posting.
Which is the most fun???

 

Twin Lakes in Colorado. We are now on US24 climbing to Leadville


In front of an old Colorado Southern RR steam engine. Up t0 400 inches of snow a year in Leadville.

See the snow in the background?

 

Enough of mu stuff and see what we came for....someone else's stuff
As seen in the parking lot of the Georgetown Loop Railroad parking lot. Wonder why it is here?

Nice look for sure I like shoebox and all the way here from somewhere else.

Looks good from the back Looks good from the front

Something happening across the river when getting gas in Georgetown

Saw these pulling into Idaho Falls and had to go chase down while they were checking into their hotel.
Drove all the way from Minnesota. Sweet

Another one in the Minnesota group. a really nice '38 that the top goes down on.

That's all for now but more to come.

Larry

 

AW...don't make me choose between the Blonde and the Read head.


The Read head

 

Were on our way tomorrow morning, but were from the denver area and will be driving a 29 ford coupe with a banger. It should be a great time for all. It coulld be worse you could be driving your daily driver. The roadster is cool.

 

We will keep an eye out for you and your banger. Right you are I'm in other than my OT daily driver and the Roadster is cool Thanks
Larry

 

The day was a reliability runs, meeting up at Woolly Mammoth parking lot, over the mountain and on to Idaho Springs up I-70 to Georgetown where Hot Rods took over the streets of the town.
There is lots of eye candy every where. Photos to enjoy

 

Oh my gawd' I love you. ( ... sorry) ... but I do .... and thank you !!!

 

WOW!! Those are some NICE cars!
I love Colorado and that area around Georgetown. Is the Loop open? I heard that the tall trestle washed out.
Thanks for posting the pics.

 

A coupe with a big six. Nice!

 

These are some gorgeous cars,the scenery is also over the top! HRP

 

These are great!! Can't wait to see what you are gonna upload from today.

 

Hi Larry. The pictures are outstanding. and so was your hospitality, for with out it we would have froze our $%^#@&* off camping on top of the pass The room was awsome. Any time you need a place to stay on your way through east Aurora in Colorado, you got it. Sorry we didn't to catch up with ya on saturday. Scott was skidding the tires around every corner on the way to the top of the pass. Next year for sure with my Buick roadster. Thanks Again. John

 

Thanks for the pics,nice cars and nice country side,on the list.

 

Just got home from the Hillclimb. Mike and Amy and the gang deserve a great big THANK YOU! A lot of work goes into this thing and they do a better job of it than most huge shows that have been practicing for years. This is my 3rd year there and it just gets better and better. This is a gathering for Hot Rods, not Street Rods, not Muscle Cars, all others need not apply. A wider variety of flatheads, inliners, and bangers, you may never see in one place. Best thing to happen to the Colorado hot rod scene in many, many years.

 

Thanks for sharing

 

great photos, thanks for sharing.
I saw that gold roadster in Columbus, a great car!

 

Just got home. Had a great time from the early morning breakfast to the runs up the hill to all the really cool people I saw and talked to, but the best thing was the unbelievable hot rods and rare speed equipment on them. From around the country and beyond. I have seen it grow for 3 years I can't imagine what it will be like next year. It's not a car show it's a HOT ROD event. If you have not done it yet put it on your list and don't put it off get your butt up there.

 

Kid your replies always crack me up but 'love'

Kid, your replies always crack me up but 'love' is kind of a strong word.
I've got more photos to post and the internet is messing with me so it may take some time but here are some more

Got to love the more door tub

 

Yes, This is a Hot Rod event. I will be attending again and again.


Altitude Compensator it would appear to be under those carbs

 

John it was all my pleasure and as you can see below I saw Scott run. His car ran and sounded AWSOME unlike some others. You guys are too much!
See you next year in a Buick and I in a Banger.
Larry

 

Yep this is an event not a show. I didn't even spot one crybaby doll or California duster all weekend. It's about the man, the machine and the mountain. Oh and the music is great too.

 

An exceptional Hot Rod gathering for sure, enjoyed the coverage!