PHOTOS: Goodguys PUYALLUP...These guys LOVE TRADTIONAL stuff!!!

I can definitely say that Puyallup (Pacific Northwest Nationals) is one of my favorite events on the schedule. The people couldn't be nicer, the cars lean heavily to the traditional side and the scenery is amazing. You can see Mount Rainier from pretty much anywhere in the area.

Here's some of what I saw. Lots more in the Gazette!















Thanks for athking!


This guy built this himself. The quality was pretty amazing. The model A engine has a Mercedes crank.

 

"Period Perfect" winnner






Literal barn find that only needed a few things to run.


"Suede & Chrome" winner










I LOVE this unibody.

 

Channeled Impala!

 

The bed is formed from the back of a '61 Galaxie.






Interesting


Straight 8 with six working carbs

 

This shoebox was right on the money. He got my "Under Construction" pick.


He said only two cars have these louvers. I'd like to make it three!








The Astra coupe. One-off aluminum body, built in '51 then updated by Barris in '55.


Yes it's a Volksrod, and yes I rode in it. The owner, Russ, has reason to believe it was #3 from Kent Fuller.


The Mantis is one of my all-time favorite cars.


Bill Ross builds some wild stuff!

 

"Timeless Traditional" winner

 

How often do you see a flattie-powered T-bucket?


Cool homebuilt '36.




I think this is a HAMBer's car.

 

I've been waitin' for your pics.....I couldn't make it Sat when the majoirty of cars are there............had fun Fri & Sun. though....
My first Goodguys show WITH a car.......

 

The Fuller Volksrod swapped shoes with the Mantis on Sunday.












One of the most decked-out V8-60s I've ever seen.

 

Yep, that's Gary Meadors in the background writing this kid up for an award on Sunday. Gary picks one "Goodguy's Pick" at each event. This was it in Puyallup.


I can't stand Elvis impersonators, but this guy rocked!








Rolf's coupe took home the Traditional Rod & Kulture Illustrated Pick.

 

"Kustom of the Year" finalist.

 

Kirk !, Boy they sure have some slick rides there. Sure would like to make that show some time.

41 Dave

 

...very nice. i'll have to try and make it next year

...anyone know if the orange 62 impala is someone on the HAMB? i've seen that guy driving around the Poulsbo area.

-marty

 

Yeah, the Northwest rules. And the best part is, we get to do it again this weekend at Hotrod-A-Rama without all the muscle car and streetrod ********.

 

that's shawn Harvey's. he's a mischief maker....I'm sure he'll be at Hotrod-a-rama this weekend.

 

Fantastic pictures! You've sold me on wanting to a long distance run to Puyallup!

I used to see that Nailhead powered orange 'A at NSRA Springfield but hadn't seen him the last couple of times I went. Glad to know it still makes the rounds.

 

Kirk, Thank you for making my 2 hour lunch enjoyable !!
Great shots !
Rob

 

Fantastics shots, Kirk! I hope maybe to meet ya at Chicagoland in September.

Joel

 

****, wish I'd gone now. I haven't been in 10+ years, and the crowd then was not very friendly to unpainted sub $60,000 types.

 

...thanks.

 

The blue flathead powered T bucket is Keith Williams car. That's the first time I've seen it out in about 20 years. I've followed that T through the sand on the beach and through pouring rainstorms back in the 70's, and it never quit. Still looks great.

 

Thanks for the pictures I really injoyed the kustoms.
Haven't been to the Puyallup run in years.

 

Thanks for the pics. Some interesting cars there. That white 53 Chev hardtop is very nice. And the 60 Pontiac is sick.

 

Kirk, great pic's, looks like that is the show to be at. Love that black 40 coupe with the yellow wheels. ( Used to be mine ) Only thing he's change is he put the hood back on. Looks great without it also. It has a decked out yellow flattie in it. One of the few cars I regret selling and I'm back in the hunt for another 40 coupe. Gary

 

Great selection of shots and looks like the Northwest is pulling out some awesome rides! Saved a few shots for later viewing. thanks Kirk!

Jon

 

Great pictures.
Thanks for posting them.
Mike

 

Sorry was blinded by all the gold chains and duce wanna-be Model A's

Never sorry I didnt go

Was up in Black Diamond hauling back a donor

 

Huh? What's a Deuce wannabe? One with a Deuce grille?

 

I really enjoyed the show, lots of top notch cars. I was in town for my wife's high school reunion, so my father in law and I hit the drags on friday night and drug the girls with us to the show on Saturday. I didn't get to go thorough as slow as I would've by myself, but I'm still glad I went.