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Features The Unknown Roadster/ Road trip home

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by rebelrun, Jun 2, 2013.

  1. I'd ole to see more photos!!!
     
  2. brad2v
    Joined: Jun 29, 2009
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    Terrific pics. Thanks for sharing, love a road trip story.
     
  3. wex65
    Joined: Dec 19, 2012
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    from WV

    You appear to have an issue with your camera, it wont take ANY crappy shots.
     
  4. Elrod
    Joined: Aug 7, 2002
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    Man that is such a cool car. Congrats on becoming the new owner! Can't wait to see more pics!
     
  5. hiboy32
    Joined: Nov 7, 2001
    Posts: 2,796

    hiboy32
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    from Omaha, NE

    cant wait till you complete your trip so you can fill in all the photograph voids you have left. Also, can you fill some of less fortunate ( dont have the lost hotrods book series) in on the technical make up of that bitchin roadster? keep us posted..

    Jeff
     
  6. rebelrun
    Joined: Jan 26, 2013
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    from deep south

    Made it back to familiar ground. Today was filled with rain and clowns that felt the need to almost run into me as they tried to snap a picture during pouring rain and four lane traffic. Pure fun.

    I made it to my buddy Rays place. Now if I told you about the cars and just damn cool shit this ole boy has you would call me a liar. Just know he is as humble as they come and generous beyond words. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1370658497.118089.jpg his 32.

    My pal Bruce ran on up with his lil 34 ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1370658553.032112.jpg

    This trip is almost a wrap, it has been amazing. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1370658660.412493.jpg

    I promise I will throw together a solid read and smack it full of pics for everyone. For now it's eat and shower, sleep.



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  7. T&A Flathead
    Joined: Apr 28, 2007
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    This is becoming the best thread posted in a while.
    Congrats on the car and the journey!
     
  8. Gremlinguy
    Joined: Oct 29, 2009
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    Great pictures, Great story and Great roadster!! Thanks for taking the time to include us on the trip!
    And yes to the Hero part too.
     
  9. ANDEREGG TRIBUTE
    Joined: Jan 1, 2008
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    from Bordertown

    Amen to that!

    You have quite the gift of gab and and a great eye for what makes a great photo, I hope that gets put to good use.....aka coffee table book.
    Great stuff, cant wait!
     
  10. Yeah, these pictures are calendar worthy, just sayin'
     
  11. fatkoop
    Joined: Nov 17, 2009
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    I've known Gary Vahling a long time and he IS a great guy. I've admired that roadster for a long time too, seeing it in his shop. Around here there are rumors that it was some sort of famous car in its day, some have said it may have been in some movies or on TV in the old days. Got some really neat features and if you ever find out the history of it please post it here. Congrats on the car and on the road trip. Nothing like a long jaunt in a topless roadster to make you a true believer!
     
  12. Groovybaby6
    Joined: Dec 29, 2008
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    from Denver

    I snapped these pics of the Unknown roadster at the '12 Creme de la Chrome show in Denver.
     

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  13. rebelrun
    Joined: Jan 26, 2013
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    from deep south

    Made it home. She is simply the best lil roadster I have had the chance to come across.

    2000 miles behind us and a once in a lifetime adventure. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1370726569.943687.jpg

    All this and my wife still loves me. I am a lucky guy. ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1370726608.014970.jpg

    I am going to throw together an editorial style post on this. So much to put together. 100s of photos, millions of words.

    Thanks to every who wished us well and helping keep the positive energy pulling us home.

    She has a family name "Lil Lucy".

    ImageUploadedByH.A.M.B.1370726796.568890.jpg got the first piece to the roadster for my wife.


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  14. ANDEREGG TRIBUTE
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    from Bordertown

    Congratulations on a safe trip!!!!!!
     
  15. Woohoo! Great to hear you made it safely, and looking forward to seeing the whole write-up.
     
  16. 1964countrysedan
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    from Texas

    Looking forward to your editorial.
     
  17. Phastphil
    Joined: Jan 9, 2008
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    Put your wife behind the wheel, she looks great in the roadster, will look even better driving it, and, might love you more!
     
  18. spragg
    Joined: Aug 31, 2007
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    What a trip. Awesome.
     
  19. What a great story,,looking forward to the write up. HRP
     
  20. plywude
    Joined: Nov 3, 2008
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    from manteca ca

    We're still waiting to hear and see this trip home finished, my pop corn is getting cold...................
     
  21. rebelrun
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    from deep south

    Haha. Trying to condense it into something that fits on the forum.


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  22. fab32
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    A trip of a lifetime. Good to see you made it home with no major breakdowns or incidents on the highway. That's an awesome little roadster and after she took you cross country in such fine fashion I'm hoping she has proven that very little needs to be changed and what the builder put together has stood the test of time needing little to live on as a hot rod.

    Frank
     
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  23. TigerFan
    Joined: Oct 29, 2010
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    from Athens, GA

    A great car and a great story. Can't wait to read more!
     
  24. Peterson32
    Joined: Jul 14, 2011
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    that roadster rules!!! great story cant wait to see more!!

    Jeff
     
  25. You my friend are living the dream! Thanks for the bitchin thread:cool:
     
  26. 54reaper
    Joined: Oct 18, 2006
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    Great to see you made it home with little hickups as posable! Enjoy that little jewel and looking farward to more post on it!
     
  27. bustedwrench
    Joined: Dec 22, 2009
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    Cool!!! Congrats on an awesome car and the road trip. To say that I'm jealous is a huge understatement!
     
  28. surfgeezer
    Joined: Feb 6, 2007
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    Loved the trip posts and the photos were great.... Thanks for sharing this with all of us.
     
  29. Don't worry, we'll be fine.
    Just break it up in a couple of posts :rolleyes:
     
  30. I'm surprised 3WLarry hasn't yet said
    Patiently waiting...

    We are
     

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