Event Coverage Lucky Bastards Nor Cal Reliability Run 2011

Wow!

I can't thank you guys enough for the hospitality shown to my good, good friend, Hiroki!!!

I guess I got the impression that you;d all be the kind of stand up HAMBers to make a brother welcome.....and I know first hand that Hiroki's the kind of guy that would give you the shirt off his back when you are in Japan.....or anywhere....

I'm just so proud that, when he asked me "What should I do around SF?" that my answer "trust in the (HAMB) force" became truer than anyone can imagine.

I just wish I had a pic of the image of Hiroki on his old Brittish bike, with Leather pudding cap & goggles, in near snowing conditions, pulling out of one of Shibuya's seedyiest backstreets into the Tokyo late night traffic.....

So many great mental images given to me.....I'm just soooo happy there were HAMBers out there to pay it forward...

Thank You


MIJ

 

Thanks guys. We had a bitchin time. It was about a 4 hour run back home after the run. Way cool in a roadster with a full moon. Pictures on the way.

 

It's things like this, that make me proud to be a HAMBer.

 

Here's my pictures: http://donshotrodpage.net/LuckyB/index.htm

 

That sounds pretty nice, also a lot of miles! Rad. I love seeing full fendered hot rods like yours.

 

This was a great run . For those who didn't make it , you really missed out . For those who did make , we had the best time . It was perfect weather ,great route , great people and a lot of fun !!! Thanks to Dave and his better half for taking the time and effort to do this . I know it is a lot of work and I know everybody appreciates it a lot !!! Can't wait for the next one but I am still enjoying this one . Here are my pics , everybody enjoy !!




Getting ready for the run !!

 

Leaving Napa



I Love the Shot below . How many cars can you count ?? A street full of Hot Rods was way cool !!

 

We pulled over to take pics of the cars as they went by . We were mid pack so I only got the back part of the run but it was cool . Funny thing as we were hanging out on the side of the road . It was very quiet and peaceful as we were waiting for the groups of car to come by . We heard a gun shot which is not that big of a deal , it is dear season and we are in a valley that the shot will echo but ..... we then heard the bullet pass through the tree's above our heads ! Hmmmm , time to go !!! We actually stuck it out to get the pics. No mores shots were fired and I got some good pics . It was a win win !!! Ha !!



Looks better with my door closed . Opps !

 

My Lovely wife waiting patiently for more cars .

 

Waiting for a few more cars so I tried to get creative



Cool old Church on the run

 

WOW, what a great run, its always fun cruising around with cool cars and great friends, and some great scenery.Can't wait for the run up here in the northwest coming up soon.....Alan

 

At the Tavern in Birdslanding . Established in 1932 . Very cool !!




Brandon had a bit of a sticky throttle so he was giving it a look see



Hot Rod E-Brake !



Some visitors seeing what all the commotion is about !!

 

On the Road again !!



Across on the Ferry



My Wife and I



Across one of the many bridges



A few selfish parting shots at the end of the run in Antioch . What a great day !!!! Thanks again !!!!

 

some great cars.. i really dig the tub.. looks comfy as heck.. great trip guys would of been a blast to cruise.. also how cool is that to get to drive home with a full moon in a roadster, nice.
chris.

 

i want to thank mr and mrs redbeard for the effort they put into putting on a great run. this run will be near the top of my list for all time fun rod runs. i was having so much fun, that when i got back to dons place in visalia, i just kept on going till i got home in fullerton. thanks again. ron

 

Dad's32,
Those pix are great! now I really feel like I missed out! Your dads ol 32 is amazing! the stance is dead nutz, and the WW's just make the patina! Will be there next year 4 sure!

 

what size wheels and tires on your roadster?

 

Holy shit that looks like the best run ever! Soooo pissed I was out of town.... Next year the coupe should be ready!!

 

Thanks for the compliment Cyclone Kevin . It was a bunch of work over the past year to gets Dad's ol car running but the past few months we have been driving the heck out of it and it has been worth it . I only wish my Dad was around to see it . It's pretty cool to think about us driving the car now and the last time the car was on the road was 1956 .
3W Larry the tire sizes are 560-15 frt and 820-15 rear . Wheels are 4" wide .

 

http://www.kodakgallery.com/imaging-site/services/doc/5530:9966276390105/jpeg/BG
you guys are the best!! aaron and i had a blast with you two!

 

heres a few shots that i took.. nothing compared to mikes shots but i did get a few of our favorite stoplight counting goon tim!

it was a blast hangin with ya again tim!
theres the ol' bum in the fishin' shack!

 

ferry ride!

<a

 

finished up river view..

 

Thanks Brandon ! It was great to hang out with you and Aaron also . I love this shot !!

 

yes!!!!! that is the best shot of the two love berds ever lol

 

" yes!!!!! that is the best shot of the two love berds ever lol "


What is a berd ??? Don't be a Hater !!! Ha Ha !!!

 

its a combination of a beards and a birds lol

 

Man, this was such a good time! I can't think of a better time! For me this is what it's all about! Thanks Dave for all the hard work! Thanks brando for letting me ride and mike,Timmy,and Tim for the entertainment! Defininately a looking forward to the next one!

 

That white 32 roadster is pure jaw dropping awesomeness.