NZ Trip 2011....HR Blowout/shed visits/Nostalgia Drags...PICS GALORE!

Thanks Kevan!

We gotta go back next year! Graham Berry's work so astounding... I held one of those cars and looked it over, I was pretty nervous! And I can't wait to see Mike's '29 pickup-

 

Great. Now I'm fucking hungry

 

Kev thanks for the pics, just amazn talent out there, just cool stuff. Wish I had your network of contacts. You are truly blessed. But I don't have to tell you that do I ?

 

Todd, congrats to you and Kym on your recent engagement! Greg

Kev - the ceremony was Paul "PK" Kingsland's ashes out of the chute of Dave Gould's Fiat

 

Kiwigasser....Weddings,funerals,pies,awsome scenery,sheds,hotrods,drags...what a blast! You forgot family reunions, kids soccer, backup girls and oh yeah...PUPPIES!

Weez.....I heard the Weez really cut loose when he was down in NZ last year.

KooDaddy....The H.A.M.B. is all the network you will ever need!

 

But I wasn't brave enough to tape old metal skates to my shoes in Mikes garage! (Peanut)

 

Damb....seeing work such as that makes me realize what an epic failure I am....

That said, Me and the wifie love to travel....soon as we pay the baby off (long story, thread on it) Me thinks I'm gonna have to take her there for a trip....you paint an awesome picture of your country....thanks!

 

Any Rodder making a trip to NZ will not regret it.
I too am amazed at some of the new things I see
and I've been here 59 years.

 

Awesome pics and the craftmanship on the projects is beyond words....the resto on that bike got me like that girl with the short shorts!!

 

Some pic's from the parking lot....

 

Stuff....

Blown Y block....



Maggie Hooper and her A coupe....



Hubby Mike's Hudson....



Cool club banner....



The cars painted on the snack bar are the cars I used to watch race....





Not sure why I wanted to reach out and caress this breather....

 

I want to go !
I want to go !
I want to go !

How much time to
FLY over to NZ ?

Can you go by Ship ,how long to sail?

Which way did you travel OR did I miss that point.....

What about a discount HAMB member club trip to NZ......
(just kidding)
WE all have to have a dream, Right ! (Not kidding)

Very cool , thanks you so much for posting .............

 

Things are slowing down here now as WINTER sets in.
Save your pennies and plan for next year.
The calender is full on from Jan 1st to mid April.

 

The flight is 11-12hrs non stop. Maybe I should plan a guided tour for next year. I wonder how many people would be interested. Just kidding.

 

Not a bad idea - work it right and you should be able to end up with a free trip out of it

 

Here is a link to a group of Model A's from the USA that are currently travelling in New Zealand:
https://sites.google.com/site/modelarestorersclubofarizona/new-zealand-tour-blog-2011

 

Have enjoyed the thread Kev, good to say gadday, gotta love those fish and chips and apple turn overs, as Homer would say AHHHHHHHH!

 

Hey Rod,Kev wasn't keen on making a few passes but would have happily been a passenger if it was allowed.Thanks to you and the rest of Bayrodders for an awsome event and a great days racing.Looking forward to next year.Kiwi tours hosted by Kiwi Kev,14 days in paradise.....hmmm

 

Thank's again for the offer Russ! I have had offers to drive some badass machines but I hate the thought of damaging someone's pride and joy.... I am quite happy to blow stuff up on my own car.

Here are the last of my pics from the Nostalgia drags....











Phoenix funny car. I used to watch this car in the 70's when it came over from the States with the LA Hooker Funny. It now lives in NZ and has been restored.







Mike Philps, winner of the flathead challenge.

 

Caught one good rain shower on the way home....



A few road shots of John. Since they are blurry we will call them "artsy".

 

I did bring something really good home with me for my future 34 pickup project thank's to a couple of clubmates. A Berry & Chung 3 carb intake for a Y block and a Berry & Chung shifter. My plan is to build a lo buck daily driver out of the roller I have and put some vintage New Zealand B/C speed equipment on it. So far I have a gas pedal, dagger dip stick , the intake and shifter. I will be hunting down a few more goodies.

 

awesome thread man,you got some cool shit

 

Where you hide those to get through the metal detector?
Or maybe I shouldn't ask (wink-wink) Kev this post is a knock out thanks for sharing.

 

Speechless on the craftsmanship there Kev.

NZ has come a long way from Kiwi Door Option 4 doors thankfully.

Great photos , I can smell those fish & chips

 

This has been a great thread Kev. I'd been wanting to meet Chris Piaggi and check out his collection for ages, and finally got to do this recently as part of a book I'm working on about Kiwi hot rodders and their garages and automobilia collections. Chris is a cool guy, very modest and down to earth, and his collection just blew my mind the moment I stepped inside!

 

Great Pic Steve, you were up here and didn't pick up your engine ?? )

 

He, he that's funny - I got a B/C shifter on my '34 pick em up too ..... such good taste.

 

Those are brilliant pics and some awesome cars!

Its great to see such quality rods out here (I'm on a year working/holiday visa based SE of Auckland).

I have been here a month and have struggled to find much info on the NZ rodding scene. Events, websites etc.

While Im over here I am on the look out on a cheap rod (if poss!), is trademe.co.nz the main place for buying?

Thanks

PS Sorry, I dont mean to hijack your thread!

 

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http://www.nz-hotrod.com/COMING-EVENTS.html