Event Coverage Stray Kat 500 May 6, 7 & 8, 2011

I would but it's probably close to 500 by now. Like I was tellin' Yblock292, even if I am to late, it will still be cool just to be there.

 

I hadn't had the chance to make sure everything was still tight from my weekend drive.
So I checked it out last night and everything was still in the right place. It takes a long
time to check things when you are using vise grips...LOL!! Plan on driving it the rest of
the week, month maybe the rest of the year.

Happy Trails, Mick

 

Good to know that you're putting some miles on that new mill my friend!

 

I know a guy with a shop a couple miles down the road from you.I'm shure you could work on the merc there,and he's even got some tools

 

Kool, I may have to take ya up on that.... LOL!! Are you at the firehouse today?

 

Yup,but I'll be around tomorrow,workin on the heap,if ya want to swing by.

 

I'll hollar at ya. I bought a real kool magazine yesterday and you got to check it out.. It
was published in 1948 and its about a guy test driving a new 49 Merc. He drove it from
Washington to LA. I'm going to post the first part of the story tomorrow. Its a kool read...

Happy Trails, Mick

 

Hey Mick,

We are stoked about coming to Dewey for the first time! I am supposed to pick up the '50 ford from the upholstery shop today and get started on the final prep work for paint. We will be there even if we have to come in primer!

Larry
Christian Rods and Customs

 

Very Kool! Looking forward to seeing ya guys, It has been a long winter. I didn't know that you were working on another project. Knowing you, its going to be kool.

Happy Trails, Mick

 

Hey Mick, Is there going to be a swap meet area again this year? If so, could you send me, or put up some info on it. Thanks.

 

Kustom Kings will be there in force! It'll be my first one, but Augie and Jim
say it's the best party of the year. We have got some great new members
this year and their cars aren't bad either LOL. Look forward to seeing you again Mick. You won't recognize my car It's getting a makover (at least closer to being finished).See you there. Damn it's getting close, BUCK

 

Sorry guys for not getting back with ya, we just got back form Austin and we are all fired
up. We will have our swap meet like we've always has in the past. Throw some parts or
whatever in your trunk, someone will buy it....

Looking forward to checking out the Chevy, I didn't get to check it out enough last year at
Denton. Your doing a great job working over the Chevy and can't wait to see the changes.
Kustom Kings are a great bunch to run down the road.

Happy Trails, Mick

 

Well crap......as you know Mick, I havent been up there in the past 3 years. I decided that this year I'm going to put on my big boy undies and make the trip.......then I called to get a room and guess what happened......NO ROOMS (at least not at the main two hotels)! I know thats a good sign, I just didnt want to be far from the action! lol

 

Hey Grant,maybe you should have waited untill the day before the show to call Any of the other misfits coming down with ya? See ya in May,it's been a while!!

 

I just got a room at the Hampton Inn next door a couple of days ago. Maybe they have one left?

 

Dustin and Dave, long time no see. I havent called the Hampton but I need to. I thought the super 8 was across the road....that shows how long Ive been away. lol. Im going to see what they got! Its still up in the air with a few of the group. Mike cant make it because they have a ball game that weekend.

 

I can't wait me and my brother-in-law will be there!!!! Its been a long winter time to have fun.. I guess I better call and get a room... Had to wait and see if I could get off work.

 

I called the hampton inn and managed to get a couple rooms.....only problem was NO car show rate. I think thats why they still have some rooms left. Whats the deal there Mick?

 

One month away. The Toad can't wait.

 

I can't wait to see that beautiful ride again, and to sit and talk with you for a bit as well.

 

The Hotels have been over ran this year. Next year I'll work on another hotel with a
discount. Sorry....

Austin got me all fired up, I can't for the Kustom family to start showing up. We have a
good group allready signed up. We going to have some fun...

Happy Trails, Mick

 

Im ready to come down now. Hey Mick you still comin to nosurfs deal on the 16th

 

I have never been to this event, but a friend of mine said this is the coolest show around. Not sure if my 64 straight axle build would fit in, but if it does, I may tow her up. Just depends on how much I get done between now and the show. May get to drive her. I've been plugging away every chance I get. My buddy Scott is riding up with a friend in his F100. Hope to meet some of you there. Dil

 

sure it will fit in see ya there

 

Is it time yet? After last week's storms and what's coming back up this week, think that will purge the system and all will be clear? Don't matter, it's a blast wet or dry!

 

Tow her up, she will fit right in. I think that you will have a good time. Everything is going
together, we are honored to have Carl Green, Gene Winfield and Dave Stucky attend this
years show. The show is limited to 500 entries and counting our pre-entries, we are
almost half way there. Very Kool!

Looking forward to seeing the 64, If you have any questions just let me know....

My Merc looks shinny in the rain.

Happy Trails, Mick

 

ill be there thursday eve. dad and uncle are headin down friday with two cars. wish it was here already.two weeks and countin

 

That sounds eerily like my plans, I'll try to get out of work an hour early around 5, want to caravan down with me? Pops & my uncle are heading down in the morning with 2 cars as well.

 

Two more weeks. Got to change u-joints. Felt a vibration coming home form OK City.

 

Ok guys, first I hafta say....I'm a Dewey virgin. I've seen the pics and heard the stories from years past and yes I'm excited, looking forward to meeting some of you in person. The trans is out of the Caddy right now, the carb is tore apart on a workbench, and there's no exhaust under it yet but I'm hopeful that my loving hubby will get it put back together in the next week! He hasn't been to this show (or any others for that matter) in the past 5 or 6 years and he's stoked about it.