ITS ON! - first arrivals in Austin for the Round Up

well - the first wave has hit - Von Franco and Lee Pratt just hit town from CA - Franco's Coupe is sporting a fresh and shiny coat of paint and brand new stripes - lookin good - you'll have to come to the show to see it.

wheres everyone else?

we'll see you soon (tick, tock)

 

Looks like I'll be there without a car....

 

great...im almost ready....im drinking Beam & Coke and wrenching into the night.ya' got to fight for your right to party.

 

that coupe looked even better in the light this mornin - purple/blue flake with white/blue stripes. Its nice to wake up and look out my window and see a wicked little 32 parked next to my 61 cad. I could get used to such a sight...

 

What did Lee bring?

How about a quick run down on the star cars that will be at the show.

Oh my God I want outta here(day job) so bad!

 

I emailed Franco to see if they needed a place to stay this weekend. That's funny that they are staying there. Heaven forbid that house is ever sold to somebody we don't know. Won't they be suprised when Franco walks in the door the last week in March and lets 'em know he'll be there for the weekend.

Is Mrs. Von Franco in town? Mrs. Buzzard's lookin' for drinkin' buddies!

 

Lee brought his killer 58 Chevy - it was just featured in the last Rodder's Journal - dig that crazy lace/flake top. He was thrashing on a new ride for this year (a shoebox, I believe), but didn't quite get it finished.

Hey Buzz - you and the missus wanna come over to casa de beatnik and hang out tonight? Mrs Franco is indeed here too. I'll grab some beers and you can help me stuff envelopes while you catch up - I have several hundred registration packets to get together for the m***es... Yer invited too, Krup

 

Star cars? - a certain bearded Texas gentleman's '36 Ford will be making an appearance.

talked to Wild Bill last night - he installed the train airhorns in the caddy yesterday and is ready to wake up half the population of Travis Heights upon arrival.

 

Cool. I'm supposed to go to the owner's ranch for a "manager appreciation" steak dinner. If I can get out of it, I will. What time, tonight?

 

heck I dunno - that would involve planning - just give me a call

 

Train airhorns? Only Bill.

 

Is Scott Craig still bringing his bike(s)?

Looking forward to checking out the new Trumpster too...

 

Rollin up there Friday morning with Sandman, Slick Willie, Andy and hopefully Blane in the car that hasn't actually left the garage yet. If anyone else wants to cruise out with us, just PM me.

Cannnt wait!!!

 

yes - Scott and Chopperville will have a booth at the show - the Trumpster is reborn and returns to Austin after getting mangled in front of the club last year.

 

Cool...thanks B.

 

Damb! I wish I was there.

 

hey b*** what time are you rolling thru ft. worth on friday?

 

What? The Trumpster got mangled? I didn't know that. Someone give me the run down on this story.

 

Smitty, here:

Trumpster

Hudson, about 10:30-11:00. Have to load the Triumph and wash the B***-o-matic that morning.

 

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Hudson, about 10:30-11:00. Have to load the Triumph
and wash the B***-o-matic that morning.

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Typical B***, were leaving Carl's corner at 11:30-12:00 and
B*** in not leaving DFW until 11:00. It's at least an
hour drive.

$100 says he makes it in time with no tickets. Will that Hudson keep up going 90?
TZ

 

For the record, he asked what time I'd be coming through Ft. Worth. It takes me 30 minutes to get to southside Ft Worth from my house.

I'm pretty sure we'll make Carl's Corner by 11:30-12 no sweat....I doubt anyone's going to take that bet.

 

i was planning on being at carls at 11 so i could get a plate of mashed potatoes. i am heading out with charlie so i guess i am leaving at 10

 

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Damb! I wish I was there.

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The H.A.M.B version of dam ... DAMB!

hehehe

see you'all tomorrow

 

Would Lee's ride be that *****in black with purple laced 58.. If it was I got to see it at the Grand National Roadster Show and man it was co clean.

 

I might make 10:00...we'll see. If not I'll catch up to everyone at Carl's.

Just don't order DOUBLE mashed potatoes.

 

if ol'Hudson Hawk gets there before you guys forget about it.....no "taters" for you!

 

Boones - yes, thats the one - it is a super clean lookin kustom - that lace top is some crazy voodoo paint action. I remember seeing it in LA when he first got it - he flew out and and drove it home - really nice stocker - drove it right into his garage and started sanding off the paint and doing his deal on it. wastes no time...

 

I'm as happy as a leetle girl. See you chuckleheads mañana noche!

 

You boys have fun this weekend. Take lots-o-photos and share them here with us less fortunate souls.

Drive safe everyone

 

norm grabowski is coming in his "boogie till ya puke" 37 ford truck!