Event Coverage Lone Star Round-up 2013, my pics and .02

Well, I just got back from a week long 3,500 mile roadtrip this morning. This was my first time at the show, I had been wanting to go after hearing about the first one. My model a is nowhere near being ready so we rented a 55mpg new prius and set out early last thursday from So Cal. I really wanted to be there for the BBQ and the cruise, but that was the soonest my buddy could leave and I'm glad he came along to split the driving.. It felt pretty long going through some parts of Texas! I have nothing but respect for guys that drive their cars all the way. Especially bikes and roadsters!!

We got to Austin just in time for the show on Saturday, and it was a blast. When the guy waved us to park in the grassy field, and the parking was free...I knew they had me at hello. I have to say for only $15 entry fee, no one has any reason to complain. Its a real bargain. Like ryan said in the JJ post, sure they needed more port-a-pottys, higher bleachers at the mini-bike races, more places to sit, and a good portion of the cars had a bit too much "Texas flare" for my taste, but overall it was a great show and there were tons of cool cars.

When the cars were cruising on South Congress, it really reminded me of Paso in the late 90's-early 2000's. It was really cool to see people actually cruising their cars. There was an area where the locals were all posted up and they had wet the street down encouraging people to light-em-up. There were lots of bikers, and all types of OT cars cruising on South Congress, but everyone seemed to be having a really good time. I saw guys hitting their switches right in front of the cops, and they didn't even say a word. I only saw one guy get stopped on a motorcycle because his headlight was out, but I think they let him go with a warning. i guess thats one of the cool things about Texas. Im sure the local businesses were happy to have all the people. From talking to a few people they said this was the biggest it has ever been. I hope it continues to stay a quality show and doesn't get spoiled by the yahoos, like the hootenanny, paso, ratfink reunion-mooneyes, vlv, blessing of the cars..etc. I have a lot of respect for the people that put on these shows, its a lot of work, and it's hard to please everyone!

I'll post all my pics from photobucket, hopefully it doesn't get full. I took lots of pictures of the stuff I liked.

 

ot, but great craftsmanship!


cool!



One of my favorites at the show...





lots of potential!

 

I liked this 5w.



And these roadsters were spot on.







Always cool to see the grapevine

 

sinister,





Another well done 26-27





this chevy was the shit.



It was only a matter of time before someone used this grill on a rod. Looks pretty good I think, different for sure.



This Bad ass 41 was at our hotel.

 

This pair of chevy trucks looked good too.







cool to see this in person, nice paint job!



This one made me feel like I was in 1956! Looks straight out of the little pages.





amazing craftsmanship!



I really dug this understated 3w owned by a Kontinentals member

 

The cochino guys deserved Best club participation IMO, cool cars and nice guys too.

 

Great shots!

 

more...





luxe interiors!





Ill admit, this was pretty cool.



what a cream puff

 

Tough as hell.





Mercury Charlie's booth





Nice mild custom touches!





This rare corvette was all the way from Cali. I wonder if he drove it?

 

The HAMB pick









Thats all for now!

 

Cool Pics. Thanks for sharing.

 

Kool

 

I LOVE how the kid is looking inside the grapevine. Someone taught him right!

 

Yup, good kid! Even has his hands behind his back. Please don't touch my classic ride thank you!

 

What is "Texas flare"?

Great pics man!

 

Nice pics Ollin, glad you enjoyed the show.

 

Glad to get a west-coaster's perspective on the show! We have it pretty good over here from what you describe.. Glad you enjoyed the Texan hospitality.

 

Thanks for posting Ollin, great pics and writeup.

 

Very bitchin! Any more pics of that black 36 5 window??

 

Nice photos and what a great selection of cars you showed us. Thanks.

 

Yeah man, I love Austin. Its a cool town. And you texans don't mess around when it comes to food!

For sure. Ill be back again. Hopefully next time at least with my triumph bobber. Roadster is gonna run a 21 stud flatty, so 3500 miles might be pushing it!

sorry, just those 2. It was pretty sweet though...

 

Nice pics

 

Thanks for the pic's!

 

Who owns this badass Merc? I kept forgetting to take pictures of it even though I looked at it 200 times. It was parked at the Poodle Dog too.

 

Great pics, thanks!

 

good pic's thanks for sharring them.. Nice weather great cars how can it get any better..

 

Thanks for posting these. Great shots and a lot of them of cars I never even saw while I was there.

 

Nice coverage...thanks for taking the time and posting!

 

Awesome pictures! Thank you!