Grand National Roadster Show

[HotRodLadyCrusr]

Anyone one here attending the GNRS and want to "meet & greet" with a couple of hot rod chicks from the Mid-West either at the venue, Bob's Big Boy on Friday, the Peterson, or....

[shaun callaway]

i will probably be out there sat or sunday

[shaun callaway]

any other socal junkies attending????????????

[Scott Liggett]

I'm planning to go with CC staffer John McGann on Friday the 25th. We'd be happy to meet up with others that day. Depending on available time; we might end up at Bob's that night.

[HotRodLadyCrusr]

i will probably be out there sat or sunday


Let's plan to meet on Saturday if you can make it that day because we're flying out on Sunday afternoon. We'll see who else chimes in for Saturday then how about if we make plans for a time adn place next week.

[HotRodLadyCrusr]

I'm planning to go with CC staffer John McGann on Friday the 25th. We'd be happy to meet up with others that day. Depending on available time; we might end up at Bob's that night.


I'll be there all weekend so let's see who else chimes in for a Friday meet and we can plan from there.
Does CC = CarCraft?

[shaun callaway]

i should know by the end of next week what day i am going for sure. i have to check with my buddy to see which day he wants to go.

[SpiderGearsMan]

Is Oakland in Pomona again this year ?

[bbbad2dabone]

I'll in Pomona by Friday evening at at the show all day Sat. I'm up for either.

[shaun callaway]

Grand National Roadster Show -- January 25-27, 2008
Sacramento Autorama -- February 8-10, 2008
Portland Rod & Custom Show -- February 15-17, 2008
Seattle Roadster Show -- February 29 - March 2, 2008

[Scott Liggett]

I'm planning to go with CC staffer John McGann on Friday the 25th. We'd be happy to meet up with others that day. Depending on available time; we might end up at Bob's that night.


I'll be there all weekend so let's see who else chimes in for a Friday meet and we can plan from there.
Does CC = CarCraft?


Yeah, us skinny kids.

[HotRodLadyCrusr]

Looks like there is only a few attending from here. Call my cell Friday and/or Saturday around 2pm each day (I know I'll be inside the buildings at that time) and we can hook up.

I will also be at Bob's Big Boy on Friday evening so if anyone shows up there feel free to call.

734-673-6930

Crank calls are not allowed after 11pm or before 9am.....I need my beauty sleep. ;D

[72_Ventura]

I'm still thinking about driving up Saturday. I'll know for sure in a couple days. I'll let you all know.

[Freiburger]

Unless I'm dying sick (which seems like its coming), I'll be at GNRS briefly on Friday shooting some pics for a CJTV gallery.

[Scott Liggett]

Hope to see you there. And, stay out of the rain in order stay healthy.

[HotRodLadyCrusr]

We're here....where is everyone??? ;D

[bbbad2dabone]

We're here....where is everyone??? ;D

Looking for some 16 inch wide snow chains :-\

[White Monster]

We're here....where is everyone??? ;D


Hey Denise, wish I was there.
Did you get the spindles on Big "O" and how's the "bonnet" look?

[chucks73]

Looks like rain this weekend. If you are at the show look for me hanging out at the Adams Polishs booth Sat and Sun.

[RickSSR]

Looks Like I'm going Saturday, Seeya Chuck...

RickSSR 8)

[72_Ventura]

I'm going tomorrow (Sat) probably leaving here about 8am. Guessing I'll get there around 10. I'll wear a red shirt, either snap-on or 426 hemi. That'll make me slightly easier to spot.

[Scott Liggett]

I went today. McGann couldn't make it, so I went alone. Lost the vinyl top on my Caprice half way there.

All the big dogs were there today showing off their newest rides Here's a list of who I got to talk today:Troy Trepanier, Chip Foose, Steve Strope of Pure Vision, the Hot Rod TV crew, Crew of Car Crazy, HR's new editorial director Jerry Pitt, Troy Ladd of Hollywood Hot Rods, Bill Hines, and Michael Anthony of Van Halen. I also talked with Paul Le Mat, Candy Clark, Bo Hopkins, Cindy Williams of "American Graffitti" and the guy who now owns the Milner duece, Falfa's 55 Chevy and the Camaro from "Aloha Bobby and Rose" Paul Le Mat signed my copy of the movie.

DF, Sorry I missed you.

I will post some pics once I get em loaded. My camera's battery crapped out on me right after I got Building 4 so I will post what I got.

[72_Ventura]

Sorry about the vinyl. Are you going to replace it, or paint it?
I'm planning on taking quite a few pictures myself tomorrow. I'm getting really excited like a school kid for this thing. Glad to hear it was a good time.

[Scott Liggett]

Sorry about the vinyl. Are you going to replace it, or paint it?
I'm planning on taking quite a few pictures myself tomorrow. I'm getting really excited like a school kid for this thing. Glad to hear it was a good time.


The vinyl was really old and cracking. I was going to replace it anyways. The paint under it is in fantastic shape. I just got to get the old dried glue residue off it.

You can see the pics in Project Cars Update thread.

http://www.carjunkieforums.com/index.php?topic=53.30

[Scott Liggett]

Here's the view of Mt Baldy from the parking lot. I bet it's even better today now that it is clear.

Yes, it does snow in LA County. We trajecally had four deaths from avalanches yesterday at Mountain High's resort.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/MtBaldy.jpg

I'll get more pics loaded as soon as Photobucket decides to work correctly.

[Scott Liggett]

Here ya go.

The few cars outside had to do some quick rain protection.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1127.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1128.jpg

Hemi powered roadsters were out in number
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1129.jpg

This is the "Sunday Go To Meetin' " pickup. You gotta save your best overalls for riding in this baby.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1131.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1132.jpg

58 Impala, I love the green paint on this one.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1133.jpg


I guess I am prejudiced. I walked around this 65 Impala for nearly an hour. Oyy!!!
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1135.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1134.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1136.jpg
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http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1138.jpg

There were dozens of old school rods, some ratty, some nice.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1141.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1142.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1143.jpg

This is one of few cars with 409 swaps in them. This one claimed to be a 62 409 hp dual quad. Something tells me those rear tires are all but useless.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1144.jpg

[Scott Liggett]

A veteran of the Pan American races. Very cool.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1145.jpg

This dual quad powered 57 Chevy is a real veteran of LSR at Bonneville. It had dozens of speed tags. It did 166 mph in 1966!! Yikes!! It must've taken 8 miles to slow it down with drum brakes.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1146.jpg

Black n Nasty
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1147.jpg

Satan!!
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1148.jpg

The only tow truck that is cooler than any show car. This one can carry two as well!!
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1149.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1150.jpg

My favorite Nova, 70 SS 396 four speed. I even like the color
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1151.jpg

Lowrider, casino on wheels. I think I saw this car thirty years ago.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1152.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1154.jpg

Inland Mopars brought some of their stuff out.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1157.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1158.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1159.jpg

[Scott Liggett]

One wild 65 Mustang Fastback. It was a bit much for me.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1160.jpg

My favorite T/A.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1161.jpg

Check out the skulls in the flame job.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l266/rebeldryver/car%20show/100_1162.jpg

My battery's crapped out on me just after taking the last pic. Unfortunately, I missed getting shots of all the major players in Building 4, Trepainier's First Love 36 Ford and Chicayne; Hot Wheels Twin Mill and Deora II; Hollywood Hot Rods Respect Tradition Roadster and european themed roadster project; Pure Visions 70 Charger, 72 Torino GT, Z-28 Nova; and many more.

Hopefully some other carjunkies will post those pics.

[72_Ventura]

Just got back. Met Chuck and Lillard (bbbad2dabone), both really nice guys. Called Denise, got no answer. The pics are being uploaded to my computer now. I too was having battery issues with my camera, but I got some shots. I'll try not to duplicate what reb put up. I got the twin mill and deora II, but I didn't get the respect tradition roadster (I bought a Hollywood Hot Rods T-shirt though, cause Troy seemed like a really nice guy and I dig what he's doing). I'll try to post pics tonight, but I might crap out and do it tomorrow.

[72_Ventura]

Ok. Starting with some of the things outside:
http://a493.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/84/l_f5b5e32f69630a5796349addc0e3ab2c.jpg
http://a165.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/47/l_9df7faf9607351dabf1eb09c76c994f4.jpg
Moving inside:
http://a124.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/36/l_fcfc91772369de69109dfff90334313b.jpg
I remembered there being a discussion about these speakers:
http://a66.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/45/l_5acc8a7571cd6a0b116b203fbf049ee9.jpg
http://a800.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/77/l_8f55b84f697f821738f93d54dd71152f.jpg
http://a754.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/17/l_1ea66993f3d995f21ad3f3291c9b3ed1.jpg
331 Caddy in a Model A:
http://a331.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/78/l_aec708618ec0b111e5c3ffa98adb9782.jpg
http://a538.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/65/l_a3c982f4c2bab07c7d46ddb0fbb2d1f9.jpg

[72_Ventura]

Back outside:
http://a487.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/116/l_acf176ec0cb84cbb5db5efa209a75226.jpg
http://a983.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/128/l_799fbc47ec6acbd3551ff93a22a6bdbe.jpg
And inside again:
http://a751.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/42/l_742c04c76117e03be6c6973e934352c6.jpg
http://a935.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/97/l_92d88d232ef8be9c23e2083f7869b366.jpg
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http://a103.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/121/l_7499ac9f6d6ce4b00eeccbc6915274ee.jpg
http://a425.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/12/l_8df4734127343ca8c859c0d39aa82400.jpg
http://a596.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/45/l_491b7fc426c17988b09ca9da3d69213b.jpg
A great bug!
http://a225.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/122/l_8865a7f61118a5f8c177d3ca241e6a90.jpg

[72_Ventura]

Just in case you've never seen a red Camaro:
http://a521.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/72/l_268090ef0ce026b6db10c180bd901980.jpg
The only AMC/X I remember seeing:
http://a924.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/111/l_75a9045d9264c9c93896b00c1cfe182b.jpg
'54 Plaza with a Hemi:
http://a152.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/31/l_3147a65845205b4c25ca1c8d2b9f5fe7.jpg
Thought this was cool:
http://a53.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/46/l_357e70ac850148f1ca566806d1c1cca4.jpg
http://a121.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/82/l_ed977e21ff0eb7843dfb7a83b0cb0908.jpg
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http://a499.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/84/l_27b271f1cc1e6c885075c00f430118aa.jpg

[72_Ventura]

http://a599.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/71/l_872d746cc4d9691483604c28bee0e876.jpg
A Nova with a Northstar; The "Novastar":
http://a401.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/87/l_e1768b4cf281dd8455812961ca2b1448.jpg
http://a856.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/19/l_b79317e52184ed31dd943cbe04928f7f.jpg
http://a624.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/117/l_b5cf2a3e821de0ac30c8c3ccac648e4f.jpg
http://a439.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/110/l_bf0a5eaab5b56d7007562c90abed4286.jpg
http://a83.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/6/l_99738e5afc8745ce65f1cbab2b8b1c22.jpg
http://a816.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/11/l_6a8ebe561a3b841baaf5921f803b4edf.jpg
The only shot I could get of the Twin Mill between my camera working and not working:
http://a654.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/104/l_16ca37045b58ff778be4ed14647e4f1d.jpg
Ditto the Deora II:
http://a277.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/71/l_1897318018251a5cc84f7c44ccc29efc.jpg
There was even a Fiat. Sort of
http://a715.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/115/l_ec6ccb66f353e0a0c09703daf1c405a2.jpg

[bbbad2dabone]

Been real lucky so far, made it down Friday with hard driving rain over the ridge route on and only a little ice that excited my wife and I so much that we acted like teenagers lat night at that the hotel. Loading up and heading home in the next hour as next storm is not due to get bad again until the afternoon. Enjoyed meeting 72_Ventura, sorry we didn't get to meet up with you Denise. Tried calling Friday night concerning Bob's Big boy. Had a little problem with my phone and a party started to grow in the hotel parking lot with some crazies including an awesome family from Australia. So driving back to Burbank was out of the question by 7pm. Damn I love this life. I'm a very lucky man.
Will post later when we make it home safely.
Best to all!!!

[HotRodLadyCrusr]

sorry we didn't get to meet up with you Denise. Tried calling Friday night concerning Bob's Big boy. Had a little problem with my phone and a party started to grow in the hotel parking lot with some crazies including an awesome family from Australia.


The "awesome family from Austrialia", were they from Perth and the guys name Craig with a wife and two sons? If so, they're pals of mine. GREAT folks.

I looked for you. I unexpectedly didn't have access to my emails so I couldn't dig up your cell number to call while at the show. You didn't miss much at Bob's on Friday night, a handful of cars BUT there were alot of car people eating inside. Afterwards a group of us went over to the Old Crow Speed Shop located right next door to Hollywood Hot Rods and hung out for the rest of the evening. Would have been cool for you to join us. Next time.

[White Monster]

The only shot I could get of the Twin Mill between my camera working and not working:
http://a654.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/104/l_16ca37045b58ff778be4ed14647e4f1d.jpg
Ditto the Deora II:
http://a277.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/71/l_1897318018251a5cc84f7c44ccc29efc.jpg


Great memories ... Some really cool shots of two of my favorite Hot Wheels.
Thanks !!!
;D

[HotRodLadyCrusr]

Just got back. Met Chuck and Lillard (bbbad2dabone), both really nice guys. Called Denise, got no answer.

Sorry I missed you. I got two calls early on Saturday afternoon at which time I was having a conversation with someone and didn't immediantly answer BUT I did try to call back.

661-205-****
407-432-****

Not sure if either of these were you. I'm bummed we didn't get a chance to meet and chat for abit.

[bbbad2dabone]

Just got back. Met Chuck and Lillard (bbbad2dabone), both really nice guys. Called Denise, got no answer.

Sorry I missed you. I got two calls early on Saturday afternoon at which time I was having a conversation with someone and didn't immediantly answer BUT I did try to call back.

661-205-****
407-432-****

Not sure if either of these were you. I'm bummed we didn't get a chance to meet and chat for abit.

The 661-205 was me. I just looked in my phone and saw the missed call a minute after I called you. I'm a little cell phone challenged. Sometimes can't feel the vibrate or hear the song. We got home safe Sunday afternoon. The rain was just as bad as Friday but at least NO SNOW, washed the car and flew back to Houston for work. I'm pooped today but had a blast. Catch ya next time.http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa233/bbbad2dabone/GNRS%202008/000_0807.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa233/bbbad2dabone/GNRS%202008/000_0806.jpg

[Groucho]

I heard U avoided Groucho for two days :'(

Anyone one here attending the GNRS and want to "meet & greet" with a couple of hot rod chicks from the Mid-West either at the venue, Bob's Big Boy on Friday, the Peterson, or....

[72_Ventura]

Just got back. Met Chuck and Lillard (bbbad2dabone), both really nice guys. Called Denise, got no answer.

Sorry I missed you. I got two calls early on Saturday afternoon at which time I was having a conversation with someone and didn't immediantly answer BUT I did try to call back.

661-205-****
407-432-****

Not sure if either of these were you. I'm bummed we didn't get a chance to meet and chat for abit.

Yep. The 407 was me. I know you hit enough events all over that we'll have another shot at meeting up at some point. I really had a blast, and really enjoyed showing my friends I left back in FL what they're missing out here. All it took was a cell phone picture of the Twin Mill for one of my friends to completely hate me.
I'm going to have to get some of them to fly out for car junkie events.

[HotRodLadyCrusr]

I heard U avoided Groucho for two days :'


YOU got your "story" wrong....he avoided ME all weekend. HE knew EXACTLY where I'd be at 1pm on Saturday and even got a reminder PHONE call 15 minutes prior to a planned meet. Third time in SoCal in about 18 months and he's STILL hiding when I roll in. ;D

[HotRodLadyCrusr]

Yep. The 407 was me. I know you hit enough events all over that we'll have another shot at meeting up at some point.


Yeah, we'll hook up soon I'm sure.
I'm exhausted, took over 5 gigs of photos, hit every hot rod shop, cruz in, museum and party we possibley could. Can't wait till next year! ;D

[Groucho]

She called me on the cell from my car, and ran! At least on her call, at 12.15, she told me the "meet and greet" was @ 12.30. NOONE WAS THERE. But, now I find it was at ONE O CLOCK, it all makes sense. BooHoo, she hates me :o



I heard U avoided Groucho for two days :'


YOU got your "story" wrong....he avoided ME all weekend. HE knew EXACTLY where I'd be at 1pm on Saturday and even got a reminder PHONE call 15 minutes prior to a planned meet. Third time in SoCal in about 18 months and he's STILL hiding when I roll in. ;D

[HotRodLadyCrusr]

I just double checked, it was EXACTLY 12:40pm.......and I can prove it with a scanned copy of my cell phone bill :-*

You're just 'upset' I didn't do to you what I did to your car :o ;D

The G-rated photo I could post :D
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/MotorCityHotRodder/2008%20Events/GNRS/Day%204%20Sat/DSC09002.jpg

[Groucho]

NOW we're gettin somewhere!

I just double checked, it was EXACTLY 12:40pm.......and I can prove it with a scanned copy of my cell phone bill :-*

You're just 'upset' I didn't do to you what I did to your car :o ;D