Scrounger Chris....Hot Rod Junkie from New Zealand.

I forgot to mention that Chris is a sometimes H.A.M.B. lurker. He is such a hard working guy I don't think he could find much spare time to spend on here. C&R Automotive is his shop and he does all kinds of automotive repair. He gets to work on plenty of early iron because he has a great reputation.

 

Dammmm how did I miss this important thread........I had the pleasure of meeting Chris thanks to Kiwi Kev and visited my home and it was wonderful........Chris is a Superstar Hot Rodder with knowledge that is matched with the best.....I hope to see Chris again at Kevs BBQ this year because I love talking with him....Thanks Kev.

 

Great pics! Amazing collection of traditional hot rods and rare parts. Good to see rodding is alive and well in New Zealand.

 

Chris won't be here for the Primer Nat's BBQ but he may make the Hot Rod Reunion.

 

This **** is universal!

 

great thread...he looks like a stand up guy ...and he also has an amazing collection of parts...now i know where they all went...

 

JESUS KEV!!!! I'm starting to think it's a "KIWI" thing!!! Were you guys raised on motor oil as kids? The similarities are amazing!!!!

 

They were seperated at birth!!!!

 

I was raised on Vegemite sandwiches and roast lamb. My dad and brothers were woodworkers. Not sure how I ended up hooked on hot rods. I have learned alot from Chris over the years though.

 

You Guys have good junk as well.

I got my Lincoln Coupe from Florida.

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"...lower than a wet cowpat..." Hahahah...

 

Thanks for the awesome Post!!
Looks like a lifetime of collecting......
Those home made parts too really show how resourceful you kiwi's can be - makes me think of that guy who built those Briton bikes from scratch.

Your Garage is not to shabby either....
Spence.

 

Thanks Kev, great "shop tour". Chris and his club are aptly named, he must have spent most of his life at swap meets. Very cool ac***ulation!

 

Awesome! Thanks for that peek into Chris's garage and a bit of a look at, some more of, what's behind the reputation. Heaven indeed!

 

Quite impressive indeed! I see alot of the same stuff that you have in your garage...you both have great stuff

 

Treat him well i may pop up nth and nick some of his gear nah have a good trip Chris

 

Ha, ha, swapmeets with Chris are always entertaining, but you gotta get ahead of him and stay there, which is neigh on impossible!

I don't think I will forget the look on his face when I managed to sneak in front of him at a local swapmeet and score a chromed 97 for $10. I think he only forgave me coz I am a girl!

Awesome guy and family.

 

Chris did a little scrounging on his last trip to the states. This is what went home with him....

 

My IDOL...........would love to come and visit with you Chris.

 

I was thinking the same thing. Similar right down to the fence outside.


Kev, I dont know who's garage is cooler. His or yours!

 

That pic is killer, needs to be in the next HAMB calender!

 

I love to see a Paso banner over there. I have the same one.

 

I met Chris and some of the other Scroungers guys including their USA chapter (Kev) at the 2011 Blowout. Fantastic hospitality and event, I've already booked the airfare for next year.

 

Any dates yet for 2012? Me and a couple of mates are keen for a road-trip up to the Blowout next year.

 

man he is the ultimate scrounger , " im not worthy " where do you get all those wonderful toys,

 

Bumped into Chris yesterday at the Royals Rumble. The RPU is lookin' purty with a new coat of paint!