Event Coverage Jp’s hot rods and hot dogs party

It looks like it's mounted on a spare tire mount, for fun; that the parachute was never used during racing.

 

Thanks for confirming that - thought as much but it's been a while since I've seen it.

@sgtlethargic - some background for you. The original builder of that '34 was one of the early members of the Minnesota Street Rod Association (formed in 1967!) who passed away too young. I never knew him but over the years have heard many great stories about what a fun-loving character and well-loved guy he was. So yeah, the drag chute would certainly fit that type of personality, just for fun as @Moriarity said.
I think the car stayed in the family for quite a while after his passing. Wasn't aware it had a new owner and I'm happy to see it's being so well cared for now. Again, this is a cool thread highlighting the best kind of get-together - just for the fun of it - and proving that traditional rods and customs are alive and well in the Gopher State!

 

Awesome pictures!!

 

The be honest when everything is painted they really don't stand out, they just blend in.



As for fender-less cars they have to go. HRP

 

most remove them on fender less cars.
I have seen one photo of one car from the’50’s of them left on and one red roadster recently, with them on, and I have left them on mine. ….So that makes 3 ! - sorry @HOTRODPRIMER



I am currently changing the fuel tank on mine, and had already decided that I will now leave them off………

apologies to @Moriarity for distracting from his thread….bttt
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Wonderful rods! Thanks for the pics!

 

Kool gathering, Thanks for sharing the pics.

 

I feel like I was there . Thanks for the great pictures.

 

Friends in high places……. Now that’s a block party!
Great group of cars,the 50 Chevy coupe reminds me of how I miss the one I sold,
Thanks for the photos.

 

Nice to see Mike's Dodge pickup as well as the other "local" cars. Thanks for posting.

 

Wow! Some very nice cars. I can count the traditional cars on Kent Island on one hand…

 

Same around here. Mostly muscle car era, or factory five fake hot rods. Which make me want to puke...

 

Thanks Mark! What a quality lineup. I have family in the neighborhood I guess I should have visited last weekend!

 

Thanks for the cool post Mark! Martine (my wife) and I work had and have a blast putting this together every year. It means a LOT to me that you are come ...