Event Coverage Big Olds Big Cross Country Adventure 2009

Cool mail box


and a neat little Willys that he has


We then stopped at NAPA so I could pick up some oil and a filter


Then headed over to this wonderful little resturant at the airport for some breakfast.






We then headed over to the school that Eric teaches at and did a quick oil change on Big Olds and gave him the once over.


There were some neat projects for the students to work on


From there we headed over to the GoodGuy event registration at the fairgrounds. Registered and also picked up the directions for the garage/shop tour. While there Eric introduced me to a gentleman and once he found out what I drove out he told me about a local friend of his that also has a 1947 Olds convertible. Small world. He actually then dials this guys number and hands the phone to me. We chat for abit. He's quite shocked that I've not onlye got one, but two and drove one from Michigan. We exchanged cell numbers and made plans to meet at the show the next day.

Eric and I then left for the first stop ont he garage tour.


This project was sitting out front


Not sure how many closet Mustang lovers are on here and if so you guys probably already know about this place. They had a really nice set up with drinks and stuff for vistors. Very friendly folks as well.




and as you can imagine every model of Mustang there in every form of completion

 

That's Mike Miller in the orange roadster.
Sorry I missed the old guy's talkin' about old **** Mike.





and me hanging out with Abe and Mel, who were awesome.

Mel and Abe
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My head starts spinning when I get on the salt. So much to soak up.

I want to say "thanks" Denise for summing it up and putting more name to faces.!!!

 

All the outbuildings on the property were open for viewing

 

I'm not sure about the lady in the middle but, watch these two guys around the tequila

 

One of the best threads ever, Denise. Thanks.

I call shotgun if you ever roll through Alaska, though most of the spots I know don't have roads.

 

We then headed to the next stop






Who also had a hood as an awning










Thought about DOC. when I saw this




We then walked next door where this one guy stores his private collection. The doors were open for use to brose around.

 

Awesome pics.

 

I think the guy likes black

 

We then headed next door to the above place to find this project in the works
















In this same shop was this finished '69. I really like the color combo on this...suits the car.






In the parking lot

 

Eric and I then decided to head over to the Hot Rod Cafe where there was a cruz night going on. Big Olds got a GREAT spot right out front.




Since we were both starved we went inside for a bite to eat. Really neat place inside











Ordered a strawberry lemonade and thought of my good pal BrokenSpoke who just can't seem to get enough of them......Ralfs56 too for that matter.


The food was served with these cute little flags


This neat mirror was over the sink in the ladies room


All the tile in the ladies room went at funny angles. Would sure hate to try to pee drunk in this place

 

After we ate we headed outside and ran into Doug, AKA SirStude, from Helena, MT. I had met Doug int eh past when he came to Detroit to visit a couple of years ago.


Started walking around and looking at cars




This guys on the HAMB but I forget his name










AWESOME band playing




They had a GREAT turnout for as crummy as the late afternoon started














Some of the HAMB folks in attendance


Even Lucy, Chris and Jamie's hound made an appearance.


Afterwards I dropped Eric off at his place and headed to Chris and Jamies for the night with plans to pick Eric back up in the morning to head to the Good Guys show.

 

Friday Aug 14th

The next morning I got to Eric place and parked on the lawn as we had made plans to wash Big Olds before we headed out.


Eric INSISTED on being my white wall ***** this weekend.
Boy that dude knows how to scrub them white. They actually look better then the day they arrived from DiamondBack. I might have to keep him around. xoxox


We got to the fairgrounds and before we could even enter Jim Sibley is running up introducing himself. What a pleasure to finally meet him. Wish we would have spent more time chatting and getting to know each other though. Next time for sure.




Eric and I decided to cruz the fairgrounds first and get a lay of the land before parking. This dude walks up to Big Olds and introduces himself. An old internet pal from the old RoadToad days way before the HAMB.


His ride and his very polite and well mannered children. His boy build his own bike.


Found a gr***y area near Mark, AKA Vert1940


and his very cool mother in law who is local and her Model A


Eric and I then took a walk










Caught my old RoadToad buddy cruzn around and realized he build his car right hand drive!

 

One of Eric's students cars












Just sroll past this next section if you're not into it. I like d the car so I'm posting it. Belongs to a friend of SirStudes

 

I'm leaning more and more toward a second car, a wagon. Been thinking of one for a daily driver.












Low and behold we ran into the guy, Don Fries, who owns the 1947 Olds Convertible. The guy is really a hoot and had called me earlier this morning and the first thing he asked me was I still in bed sleeping.


He wanted to see Big Olds in the worst way so we walked back over to him


and I gave him the grand tour of everything that was done.


We then made plans for Sunday morning for Eric and I to come by his place for a tour of his collection. The dude was so awesome. I know I made a friend for life


While we were by Big Olds HAMB memeber stopped by and introduce himself.


Eric and I then took another walk. LOts more cars to check out

 

Again, not exactly HAMB fodder but cool in my eyes none the less
























SirStudes ride




We then headed over to the small swap meet area. I fell in love with this hood but alas it wouldn't fit inside Big Olds.

 

One of Jim Sibleys rides


We then decide to head out. Eric wants to show me this old custom he found in someone's yard and get my opinion on it so we head over there in Big Olds.




Eric then noticed that I took a photo of a house we p***ed.


I mentioned that I liked craftsman style home.....he said I've got an area to show you. We headed back to his place and hopped in his Vette for a tour of the hills of Spokane.


This one looked abandoned

 

I won't bore you guys with all the house photos I took. We then headed over to this park. Starts with an M but I forgot the name. Absolutely stunning gardens and conservatory.








A single hot rod guy that loves Oldsmobiles and is also into gardening, craftsman style homes and car related home decor....be still my heart.
If he liked s****booking he'd be perfect.


This church was beautiful


We then decided to head over to the host hotel where they were having a party in the parking lot

 

Eric and I then headed to dinner and then called it a night with plans for me to once again pick him up in Big Olds in teh morning and head to the event.

 

I'm in Gunnison, CO right now and depending on where I stay tomorrow night I might be able to get caught up with the rest of the adventure story tomorrow evening. I'll also get a chance to edit and correct some stuff.

I'm glad you guys are enjoying this.

Stay tuned.

 

Great adventure story. Its almost like being in the backseat...

 

So did ya ride it?

 

Yeeah I was having problems with your camera but....

here I am on page 6

 

As always great coverage of your many tours
thanks for taking us along..

I love that awning..how cool.
I have a nice 53 chevy hood...think i just found a home for it...thanks for the idea.
sure beats having it stored for the past 11 years and not using it or finding a buyer.

 

Great pictures Denise! Now you guys know why I didn't bother taking many.
I knew from the start that if I was going to hang around with Denise I'd better let Big Olds know right off just who is the "alpha male".....so I got down on my knees and scrubed his whitwalls, and cleaned his bumpers....I think he accepted me!.

BTW Denise, I'd give s**** booking a try! Anything for you

 

My shop work was slow today, so I thought I'd ckeck in on the Hamb. WOW, what an adventure. I've always wanted to go thru the western mountains & the northwest . Someday ,maybe. Many thanks for posting your travels. Dave

 

Did anybody mention how much you ROCK? Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. Drive safe.

 

Denise,

It was great having you as a guest, I hope Spokane was better then you immagined it would be. It's kind of a piss-pot town, but if you think about it, it (as well as the rest of the great NW) has some great stuff to offer! It's really beautiful up here. Lucy misses snuggling with you on the couch. Next time your up here hopefully I won't have to work as much and I can show you some really neat old junk!!

Take care and have a fun, safe rest of your trip!

 

Dans gay for me and this proves it!!!!

 

It's called Manito Park. Great photos, it's cool to see Spokane through another persons eyes. It was nice to visit with you on Saturday night at the BBQ. I can hardly wait to see the rest of the road trip.

 

All right, Who is holding Denise hostage? No updates in two days, Geeze