Day One, Friday Aug 3<SUP>rd</SUP> Detroit Mi to Addison, IL I drove Big Olds to work packed a ready to roll. All my work mates were thrilled to finally see a top on Big Olds. I cruzed home real quick where ChevyGirlRox was meeting me. She had her stuff already in the roadster by the time I got there and was ready to hi the highway for our 15 day adventure to Speed Week at the Bville Salt Flats. Megan and I left lovely Livonia at approx 5pm. My Mom stopped by to wish us safe travels .like Moms do. We called Rafs56 on the cell when we got close to his place, (about 10 miles from me). He hopped on the freeway as we p***ed by and fell in line. Megan in Larrys roadster Our red-headed step child, Ralfs56 in his daily driver Our first gas stop. Megan and I right away started giving him **** about having his top up ..and AIR on. Gotta give him credit though, his truck wasnt ready for the trip but he still decided to go. Scott was good for something .tightening the dzus fasteners when both popped off on one side and I noticed it flapping in the wind in my rear view mirror. Once we crossed over into IL OldBobSign meet us at a rest stop and leaded the pack into Addison for out visit to Hot Rod Ch***is and Cycle. Made it to Hot rod Ch***is without too much trouble I was absolutely shocked at the HUGE size of the place and how many projects were going on at the same time. First cl*** set up for sure. Very impressed. Kevin and Chad gave up the grand tour explaining the different projects and whats in store for them.
Meg AKA Mrs Hot Rod Ch***is, Django, OldBobSign, and Dumb***** A customers future Bville car Megan, Cathrine, Denise
About 10pm we decide it was about time for dinner so Meg called their favorite Italian resturant which was closing and they said they stay open and cook for us so we all headed over in the hot rods. The family that owns the place greeted us with open arms and delicious food. It was very kind of them to stay late. We certainly felt like family by the time we left. Left the Addison area and headed to Larrys place to crash for the night. He stowed his El Camino at his shop with a couple of his other rides. Checked out some of his striped panels on the walls Megan was deciding whether she wanted to cruz cross country ******* or in the coupe..... she chose ******* of course. All in all a most perfect first day/night of our adventure. Id like to thank Hot Rod Ch***is and Cycle for hosting a Meet & Greet for us and giving us the opportunity to check out their awesome shop. Looking forward to mine and Big Olds next visit there .in the near future, right Kevin. Stay tuned for Day 2, our FANTSTIC time in Omaha sometime tomorrow. Day 2 Saturday, Chicago, IL to Omaha, NE Day 3 Sunday, Omaha, NE to ColoRODo Springs, CO Day 4 Monday, ColoRODo Springs to Durango/Pikes Peak Climb Day 5 Tuesday, Durango to Silverton Train Ride Day 6 Wednesday, Hiking in Blanding, UT Day 7 Thursday, Blanding to Wendover, UT Day 8 Friday/Tech Day 9 Saturday on the Salt
Thanks for the write-up and pictures. This is one thing I really enjoy reading. Ya'll be safe and enjoy the trip.
keep up the updates, Denise. im excited to read about the adventure, and am praying for the wet to go on vacation in bonneville. -scott noteboom
The HAMB world is a better place,because of your incredible adventure posts.Thank you,and have a great time,we are along for the ride.Cool roadster Megan.
Your narratives and pictures of your experiences are tops. Very enjoyable. Stay safe, look out for the other guy and I hope you guys have a memorable time.
Looks like a lot of fun, wish I had the time to go with you all. Stay safe! And bring back some SALT!!!!
<TABLE id=HB_Mail_Container height="100%" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0 UNSELECTABLE="on"><TBODY><TR height="100%" UNSELECTABLE="on" width="100%"><TD id=HB_Focus_Element vAlign=top width="100%" background="" height=250 UNSELECTABLE="off">Another great day in the lives of the "Fab-Four". what a neat time, I love it when people do such gracious things as in the restuarant folks opening up and treating you like royalty. In a troubled world like today it confirms that when good people put out good energy, it comes back in rewards like this special treatment. And believe me, after spending last evening in thier company, they put out tons of good energy. Great shop/cool people!!-Sololobo/Roadburners of Omaha </TD></TR><TR UNSELECTABLE="on" hb_tag="1"><TD style="FONT-SIZE: 1pt" height=1 UNSELECTABLE="on"> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Denise and crew are still cruisin' West, they just left my place in Gunnison Colorado about 5:15 PM Mountain time. The BIG OLDS, Deuce Roadster and Chrysler Crossfire looked great rollin' in the driveway. They are currently on the road to Durango and hope to get there tonight. Gave 'em the shop tour and got to hear some of their adventures so far. Gonna be some great memories by the end of this one ! Johnnie.
ok wheres the sticker ... with hash marks for each day/gas stops or ? i tried so hard for this sticker thinggie and then ??????? best o luck and slow down for the rac****s and skunks
A wise man once said" true life adventures and freindship, are priceless, compared to material goods" Thanks for the story, good luck, will subscribe to this thread to keep myself posted. I'm so jelous. JT
Denise, I saw you cruisin west on I94 near Michigan City IN on Friday nite. Big Olds looks really good with shiny paint (I know its not new but the first time I've seen it in person.) Have a SAFE trip and tons of FUN.
The welcome mat is always out for you guys and the rest of the HAMB!!! It was great hosting them and showing some hospitality to fellow Hot Rodders!!
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