Event Coverage Royboy at the 2011 Rumble in Delano

Leading up to last weekend there were lots of murmurs about the new weekend for the Rumble in Delano in Wichita, KS, in it's 3rd year the show moved to late September from the middle of June. The first 2 years for the show were just plain hot, so it was a welcome change for that reason, however the new weekend falls on the same date as a long running show just 90 miles down the road. Due to some conflicts in my schedule I wasn't able to hit both shows so after stopping by a local German Car Club show in Salina I went to Wichita for the Rumble and I was not disappointed.

As soon as I hit the edge of the Delano District I see some familiar rides and owners, I'd stumbled right into the middle of the Mulvane Marauders as they were parking.

Fuddpucker using his "other" one digit gesture...


The Delano District is just to the west of the Arkansas River on Douglas Street in Wichita, a cool old business district where they block off the street for a few blocks and all of the hoodlums bring their rides out to hang out. The September date made the temps just perfect.



Yblock292 brought his 40 out to play, but as he is prone to say, he'll bring whichever car starts and has gas in it, there's not a bad car in his collection so it's all good Jack



I go to a lot of shows, and I just don't see many Comet wagons, I dig it.


I never did see the owner of this under construction ride, but it's a nice start!


Finkd brought out the Caddy... and told me I should buy it...Jeff, if I had the cash, it would already be in my garage. One of the most beautiful 57 Caddy's ever built in my opinion.





McPhail brought out his new project, very kool, just love the shape of this bodystyle.





Some more of the Marauders rides, such a wide variety in this club, and all very kool kats to hang with.




I keep forgetting to ask how many gallons it takes to prime 8 carbs...


Straykatkustoms brought up the Merc to join in the festivities.




Butch left is sick green 56 Chevy g***er at home to show of this beauty.









That's it for part 1, part 2 coming very soon.

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See you at a show!

Travis

 

Part 2!

We start part 2 with Don's beautiful Buick






And Mike's kool Dynamic 88, he is selling this 4 door version but also has a way kool 2 door model.



I'm a big big fan of Rocky's newest addition to his stable.




Some munchkin was rolling in style with this wagon.







This lil one is having all the fun.




Jeb brought his truck over, I need one just like it.


While he laid some lines on another


C***ie not only is half of the team that puts on the show but she brings her ride.


Jason of Red House Custom Paint in Derby brought his truck out.


Another H.A.M.B. er's ride sorry I didn't stop and meet the owner.


And another shot of Butch's alternate ride

 

VERY nice pics!

 

Part 3!






Now I'm just messing around with some filters


****o51's well...51


The 40 is always fodder for some pics


H.A.M.B. proud





Johnny Hammond on hand to tell some stories and offer up some candy to the ladies.


Night falls a bit earlier in Sept. compared to June, but it gave the show a nice vibe.







That's it for my coverage, I should have taken more shots but there were too many kool people on hand to talk to!

See you at a show,

Travis

 

Thanks a ton!

 

Cool pics man. Always good seeing you, trav!

 

Good to see you too and thanks!

 

Kool pics Travis and I enjoy your event coverage. It looks like I'm going to have to order
some more pics from ya. Hey you need to start a "photo of the month club." Just set me
up on payments.

I was happy to see that C***ie didn't give up last year. I like the new date, and I hope
that it works out for the Delano group. On the way up to Wichita, I stopped by and hit
the Ark City show for a few hours. Talked to a lot of people and it was kool just to be
able to kick back and hang out.. Love the show guys keep up the good work.

Happy Trails, Mick

 

Another H.A.M.B. er's ride sorry I didn't stop and meet the owner.


That would be mine

 

Wasn't that your debut carshow Sprout?...... It looked good man.....

 

Thanks for posting photos,always love seeing whats out there!

 

Cool pic's Travis it was good to see ya.......

 

Great pix! Thanks for posting them. It sure was a nice show. Cool cars, cool crowd and cool temps!

 

Thanks Mick, the shots didn't turn out as well as i'd hoped especially the later night ones I was experimenting with, but thanks for the compliment! I like this show, glad that its still going down!

Kool ride! I'll make a point to say hi next time.

Your ride was bad*** man!

Thanks for checking them out, that's the biggest reason I do it is to share the shows.

Good to see you too, what other gems do ya have hiding in the garage that Chevy was very nice man!

 

Once again, very cool pix Travis ! That would've been a neat show to see in person !!

Jonnie

 

Good to see that you got the ol' car going. Looks great!

 

thanks fellas, yeah its only been 5 1/2 years to get it there

 

The temps were much better than last year, and after being through the summer we just had I'll gladly take what we had on Saturday.

Come on down Jonnie! It was a good time, hopefully the show can grow and stay kool, it has a nice start so far!

You have more patience than me!

 

Thanks Travis, I'll let you know your still #1 with the other jesture when I see you next time, hows that ha ha!

 

I would expect no less my friend! So are ya thinking Tiki Taxi or the 58 for the Mid Decembrrrr Run? December 17th is the date should be about 2.5 hours on the road from Gypsum out east to Dwight KS, and back to Salina, I'll be making a thread about it as soon as I get the Calendars for Charity project launched in a week or so.

 

Congrats getting the Sedan on the road. I was with Travis when he took the picture and didn't recognize it either. Kool to see new projects on the road.

Happy Trails, Mick

 

I had a blast and I'm ready to do it all over again!

 

Great Pics looked like a good time.

 

It really was a great hang and not that far from ya, come on up next year!

 

May have to take the 58 the tiki has no heat Brrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!

 

Great pics, Travis! Thanks for posting em! You Kansas fellas sure know how to put on some killer car shows. Hope I can make it down for a few next year!

 

Todd, come on down, There's a ton of people that I'm sure would love to check out your work! Next up for me is a show in Hutchinson, KS then it's time for the Hunnert! Then Carthage, MO, then a blues festival at home, etc. etc. etc.

 

Hey Sprout your car was lookin good......

 

Travis, I truly think the Beach Boys were singing about you, I GET AROUND. Damn buddy, you live in the fast lane. I wish I was a young pup again so I could go 24-7-365. Very cool pics again my friend. Looking forward to the Decemberrrrrrrrrr run again this year!

 

Great Picture's, As always Travis.