Hi We are going to the Hot Rod Hill Climb this year, going to the Goodguys Colorado the week before. We will probably go up to Mt Rushmore in between, just wondering what to see on the way, what car related things there are in the area. All suggestions welcome. After the event we will go up through Salt Lake City and back to San Francisco to fly home. Would like to meet other Hambers at the hillclimb. Is there a get together? Thanks in advance.
While in Colorado check out the Cussler museum in Arvada, lots of cool cars. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I'll be up at the Hillclimb. Pretty much everyone is or has been on the HAMB that brings cars to the Hillclimb. I'll have my '40 sedan. See you there!
I don't remember there being a HAMB get together. The entire weekend is like a reunion (with people you actually enjoy seeing). There is an old silver cave and train ride near Georgetown that is worth seeing and since you are this close, go up Pikes Peak. The entire area is beautiful.
You've got time to drive over to Lincoln to see Speedy Bill's museum. There is a Pike's Peak Hill climb museum too.
Depending on when you get to South Dakota - am planning on being there at the family ranch in mid August to sometime in September . . . maybe we can meetup for a pint or three and I can help you see some of the Black Hills. If you're going to see Mt. Rushmore (which is worth seeing), there is a LOT to see in the surrounding Black Hills area. Also, try to see the "night lighting" ceremony for Mt. Rushmore -- I believe they will be doing it when you arrive and it is definitely worth seeing. Feel free to PM me . . . always happy to meet some Kiwi mates from across to big pond. Cheers!
There is a Carol Shelby museum in Boulder CO. If you're here during the first Saturday of the month, the Golden cruise night is huge! Easily 1500-2000 cars cruising through town. It's like a rolling car show. Enjoy your time here! "Just because you can put tap shoes on an elephant doesn't mean it can dance!"
FYI: since you're coming from sea level, give yourself plenty of time (at least two days) to acclimate to the altitude. It helps if you eat red meat, drink a ton of water and take extra iron. Every flat lander who just goes straight to the mountains gets sick. The good thing is you'll be able to out drink your buddies when you get home! "Just because you can put tap shoes on an elephant doesn't mean it can dance!"
Welcome to the United States. Sounds like you are going yo have a great trip. Hill climb will be a blast.
We really liked Deadwood SD when we visited Mt. Rushmore. Lots of great history in the downtown museum. Whats not to like about cowboys.....outlaws.......trains......gambling......gold mining......gunfights......wild women !!!
Thanks everyone for the kind replies, I didn't realise that there was so much to see in the area. Now we just have to see how we can fit it all in. I will PM the guys in the area who posted for a catch up. Thanks again.
You'll run your legs off seeing stuff. For wiiide open spaces, there's a lot to see. One of the things you'll notice is distance. That's why the American cars are different from the European cars. "Arrive refreshed without bleeding kidneys in a Packard", should have been their ad.
No official HAMB get together, but tons of us will be in Central City for the event. I've only missed 1 year. They're all a blast. Seeya there! Singlefinger Speed Shop, still lurking around Detroit
I remember a real nice bar on the mainstreet in Deadwood with antique guns hanging all over the place. Just exploring the Black Hills and the small towns is fun.
Depending on when you will be in town, try to attend the Golden cruise. It's the 1st Saturday of every month in Golden, Co Search Golden super cruise I'll see you on the hill !!
I will be there with my 3 window deuce. It's Washington blue and going up the hill this year Mike tells me.....Yupee!!!!!!
We are in Loveland and have just done the Colorado Nationals. We have been on the Cog Railway to the top of Pikes Peak Nailed 31, I could see what you mean by the effect of altitude up there! Not so bad in Denver. Had a few at the Fat Tyre Brewery to keep the liquids up. On our way to Mt Rushmore this morning See you at the Hillclimb.
Theres also the Fourney museum in Denver as well. I think the current rotating display is lowriders (may or may not be your bag) I'll be at the hill climb Saturday with my unibody pickup
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