Well, what can I say about today other then amazing. Getting the opportunity to celebrate Bud Meyer's 92nd birthday at the Eddie Meyer museum in Reno was even better then last years. What a legend he is. When my dad and I first arrived at the party in our hot rods, we were greeted with the firing of the V8-60 Simca Flathead. Bud and Doug Clem had been working on the motor for over 3 years. It is the most specatular motor that I have ever seen. Bud started it up and it sounded like no other flathead or V8-60 I have ever heard. We were treated to stories after stories from Bud. He told us stories about his legendary father Eddie Meyer and all their experiences out racing on the dry lakes and in boats. I could see he really appreciates a 20 year old that is so involved in hot rodding. One of my best friends was right there to listen to all the stories Sonney and Bud Meyer spoke of about growing up with Lou and Eddie Meyer. Bud is one of the healiest and upbeat 92 year olds I have ever met. He is a sharp as he was many years ago, even he was surprised about how good his memory still is. It was a wonderful gathering that helped celebrate Bud Meyers 92nd birthday. Couldnt have been a better day. Once again, Happy Birthday Bud!! You made another lap around the track. Hope you enjoy some of the pictures I took. Sorry, they are kind of out of order.
more pictures.... The picture of the pre-war Eddie Meyer intake is the one where he set the record with. If only that manifold could talk! The history that goes along with that intake is amazing. There is also the picture of the last authentic Eddie Meyer intake ever produced. Those are all part of the Eddie Meyer Museum at Doug Clem's house where Bud's birthday took place.
heres some pictures of a few of the best 1932 Fords in the United States. That is Doug's 1932 Ford B-400. Then that is our friends 1932 Ford Vicky that was just rediscovered in a ba*****t since the 1960's The Vicky has only 30,000 original miles. Original interior, lacquer paint, with original gold pinstriping. The rariety of parts at the museum was something else. Most all the parts all came from the Meyer's.
There's the man making his 92nd birthday wish! Theres pictures of original Audurn Flathead heads. Original 1950's Stewart Warner refrigerator.... The museum was filled with original photographs from the Meyer family and trophyes and other do***entation of the Meyer legacy.
Wow! Thanks for sharing! I had no idea it was that early. I thought the art deco styling of it would of put it into that era.
Well, Mike.......I had my invitation, but, unfortunately New jersey is just too far a poke for me to have made the party........however, I did call and chatted with Mr. Bud near the end of the party..........I am so proud to call him my friend and we had a wonderful talk on Aug 25th (his actual birthday)........I wish all of the best that life can offer to Mr. Bud, a legend and gentleman...... Brucie
Once again this was a great gathering of some of the nicest real hot rodders around our area and other parts of the U.S. too. Over the years my father and I have become quite close to Bud, and every time I go to see him I try and think of some questions to ask him, ranging from WWII, dry lakes, midgets, boat racing, shop questions, Indy racing, politics, whatever, and the history just unfolds in front of you whenever he speaks. At the party I questioned him about the Mines Field race in '33. His Dad Eddie of course drove the '32 roadster (a family favorite), and his uncle Louis drove the '33, and won the event. He was only 14 at the time, and he wasn't allowed to be around the cars in the "pit" building, but his dad and uncle snuck him in anyway. He was in charge of stripping the roadsters down of their fenders, ect, and also the engine tear down for the officials to check that they were all stock. He said "Boy, they were sure picky thats for sure, but we both p***ed." Bud is the only person left living who was there as part of a team. Insane. To see the smile on his face as he goosed the throttle on that little 60 to 5000 rpm was something I will never forget. What a great day!
Wish I could have been there to see Bud grinnin' & wish him a Happy BD in person. Warm regards to Doug too, for throwing the party.
Ryan and Rory, I really wish I could have been there for this celebration. Wish Bud a Happy Birthday from me, the newest Peckerhead in the bunch. Sounds like my budies had a great time. Doug's place is so cool and he has some great stuff for sure. Talk to you guys soon, Dale
Thanks for sharing the pix and Happy Birthday to Bud! I have received some emails over they years from the Eddie Meyer collection & I keep saying to myself that I need to venture out west and say "Hi". Chris Nelson Kansas
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