Event Coverage ACME Speed Shop's Road trip to Lone Star Round Up

Haha, im really enjoyin this thread. Its like a reality tv show! Great job guys.
The weather has been a tad cool here for the last couple of days but its warming up today and the forcast foe the weekend looks perfect. Unfortunately im not going to be able to make it to the round up this year but plan on attending for sure next year. Have fun and keep those pics coming! Shoulda video taped this adventure fellas I would of paid hansomely for a DVD/Tshirt collector set !!

 

That's a cool trip. The guy reading the thread and seeing you drive by, trip out.

 

never thought we would see this Jeff, say it ain't so !!!!

 

Note for the owner of the red pickup on the trailer. If you "X" your rear tie down straps, not only do they hold the vehicle to the trailer but they also keep it fom shifting side to side in the trailer in case of an unforseen event. I would recommend adoption of that process.

 

Good point!!

 

Doesn't he get a pass because he's CANADIAN? Shit I trailered my T Bucket down there one year and didn't think twice. Made for a much less stressful trip being on such a tight deadline with work and all. Jeff just make sure you drive the piss out of it when you get there man!!!!

 

Plus I don't think he's been completely healthy as of late.... so lets give the man a break...Hell, if I go from WA I'll trailer the sombitch, too far for an old geezer to bounce in a short wheel base car...

 

Have fun guys!

 

Jeff was going to drive the truck to Maryland for Jalopyrama. He ended up driving one of the rolling bones's cars down from Mass.........The man is hardcore........give him a pass this once
I already saw a video from one of Alex's posts.......Diamond Deuce sounded great........

 

What a great thread and trip. Glad you made it there safe and sound. Looks like you had quite the adventure. I hope to make the trip in the near future and do the same type of thing. Take my time enjoy the trip and see the sites.

 

I passed your suggestion along to Norwell and from now on he promises to stap everything in an X. Look; he has already started.

 

Today was full of fun here in Austin.

First we headed to the Travis county expo center to set up the booth. Next to reggies BBQ ( see pics below). After that we were invited to roll over to the local tv station where Steve Wertheimer was being interviewed live about the LSRU. Norwell's truck, Steve's 57 Caddy, Norm's 32 5-window and the Acme van were the backdrop for the interview.

Then we got a call that another of the contentals was broken down in a Home Depot parking lot so we went and rescued Brian and his roadster.

I am headed tongue airport to pick up my Cynthia and them back to Congres ave for the festivities.

All in a day's work for Acme......

 

Looks like the crew is all there...Jeffs truck looking good as ever! Prob should have made the drive out in the 54 with everyone

 

Eric , you probably should have hung out in Texas while you were there . Had your g-friend fly there , Party the LSRU , and come back to CA with John and the crew ! Boy did you F-up !!

 

John , did you give Norwell "the card " .

 

Awesome Thread And Pics. Great Products Too. Glad You Guys Have Had Help Along The Way. Safe Trip Back.

 

hell yea there are some really killer texas girls! shit you could still catch a flight!

 

Glad all ya'll made it. Glad to see safety suggestions regarded with proper concern.

Good to note the "X" tie downs on the roadster on the trailer.

 

I see no more posts from Acme/John. He must be havin a ball out there

 

Excellent coverage, so damn great we are able to take the trip and never leave the farm. Very much appreciated. Love the T.V. interview set up, el-jefe rules. I dig the shot of the Watson bird on Continental Corner, uber hip! Thanx for all of it, keep on keepin on!! ~sololobo~

 

Funny!! Aren't they called 'Bondage pants' worn by punk rockers,Sex Pistols and the like!?

 

Greetings from camp Acme at the Lone Star Round up 2011. Steve Wertheimer and the contentals really throw a good party!

 

Good to see you made it. I checked out your campsite thismorning when we stopped at the swapmeet for a bit

 

Nice to meet you this morning!
-Dave

 

Jeez looks like Jeff has lost about 50 lbs, nice to see the guys having fun. You would think since my sister lives in Austin I would go down and enjoy this show at least once.

 

With all the tents set up in the vendor booths in your and the other photos from Ryan's and BarnFindT's LSRU threads brought up a question. Is the wind a problem there or has it been pretty calm since y'all got there?

Where I live, wind is a part of our everyday lives but I would imagine Austin's much more different..

 

that looks like a blast! I can't wait to retire and live the Hot Rod Dream like you guys are. Thanks for the pictures and have fun. Looks like I need to go to the LSR in the future

 

Pretty nice!..Minus the fact that all your stuff is downhill from all those porta-potties. Once they start leaking,...your merch is gonna be right in the path.
I definately have to make it there next year.

 

Another fine day at the Lone Star Round Up.....Doc had Norm Grabowski carve a skull shift knob and gave it away at the HAMB meet and greet. He was nice enough to let us piggy back on his give away and we gave 5 Acme Speed Shop shirts.

Here are a few shots of the meet and greet and the give away.







Here are the 5 Acme shirt winners.













And Austin's own Gary Howard and his wife Joanne stopped by. Great to finally meet you Gary.