Event Coverage Road trip galore! PF goes to Jefferson swap meet and Torque fest 2011

You bet buddy!

 

yep, see you in Iola in July!

 

After looking at this and some of the other threads you have started I have come to the conclusion that you eat a lot.

 

I hope so too Bigwop. It is good to have a friend like you.

 

dammit Steve!!!!!!!!!

 

Hey I know a guy that might be able to use those covers. Wink. Wink.

 

PF I think I enjoy going to swap meets more with you through your pictures and narratives than actually going to ones here at home. Thanks again for the enjoyment.

 

Oh, and I forgot to mention that L and Bigwop were able to work out a trade deal and now L owns this beauty! I hope I get to drive it....

 

Good to see you guys, wish you could've stayed around a little longer but I know it was a long few days for ya's and still had quite a few miles to go.
L's new ride is super cool and thanks for doin the relay to BigWop on those rusty old wheels for us. Gary

 

yeah, yeah, rusty old wheels...

I saw a nice set of wheels for sale a few weeks back. Posted by hotrodroadster. Fair price, too. so I bought them.

G***erlouie and Gary met up at a Nebraska swap meet and the relay was initiated.

when the guys were unloading on Thursday night, GL handed me this nasty looking set of wheels...allegedly from Gary...I kind of thought something was up, but they were all stoic. I swallowed hard and took them into the shop. I just couldn't imagine my pal Gary sticking it to me, but you win some and you lose some.

A few minutes later they let me off the hook. It was a good prank and I enjoyed it.

 

Gene is also "DAD" here on the HAMB.

These two are great guys to hang out with.



Nice to have met you also!

 

It was great to see everyone at Jefferson! We seem to spend as much time standing around talking to friends as we do treasure hunting. We did find a few small items, but catching up with everyone is even better.

We got home at 4:00 Friday afternoon and were hustling to get back out the door to head down to Torquefest. Unfortunately, my lovely wife Julie fell coming up our ba*****t stairs, broke a gl*** bottle, and cut her hand pretty badly. We got home from the ER about 9:30 and decided to s**** our Torquefest plans. It took ten stiches to sew her hand up, and she still wanted to go! She's a trooper, and doing much better now.

Sorry we missed everyone at Torquefest, but we'll see you all down the line somewhere.

 

Yikes!! Sorry to hear abut Mrs. evil Clown getting hurt!

 

Good to see everyone...

I like Lawrences new ride.

I bought a vintage schwinn for my girls (PF approved this purchase), a new sawzall and an OT Cargo Van in the car corral. No car parts...

So I must have started something, because I went to an estate sale today and ended up with another vintage bike...much better one this time, Paul - pics to follow.

 

I sure hope Julie is on the mend and will heal completely.

 

Looks like you had fun.... where was bob at??

 

Dang Chad, I guess I never took a photo of Bob this time.

 

Sorry I missed you you were busy on the phone and when I came back you were gone.

 

sorry Jim, that sure sounds like the story of my life for sure.

 

I like the "ran perfect when new" sticker!

 

One thing great about the state of Wisconsin is the very large Hobby we have here. Jefferson and Iola are second to none if you can stand the usual swamp at Jefferson and heat at Iola.

 

It was good you see Poverty Flats, Bobwop, Lawrence, stick shift again, G***er L it was nice to meet you. I've only been going the last 4 years but I am starting to recognize peple as they walk by, Jefferson draws an interesting mix of people.

I went with plan not to buy so I walked around with blinders on most of the time However I did have a big bar or two and drug home a nice vintage 110v air compressor

 

Great coverage, love to follow along and thansk for taking pics too. Sounds like a great time.

 

Was good to see you again Tad, did not get a photo of you this time and didn't mean to forget you.

 

No problem. I don't know if it is entirely on topic but did you see the Mystery Machine in the car coral?

 

Man, I sure hope that isn't the cargo van that snelson57 bought!!!!!

 

I actually come to Iola to get away from the heat.

 

Very true statement

Looks like you boys had a blast. Thanks for sharing

 

I heard through the g**** vine that Povertyflats had indeed bought this van to haul his engines around the country in! Watch for it in your neighborhood.

 

Very cool trip story! Your swap meet trip sure had more cool parts than my last one did.