Sacramento Autorama 2012 from a Flat point of view

Well today was move in day and got a start........

 

And even the Ol Ice Cream Truck made a showing...............






And Damn if she doesn't clean up after Bonneville................

 

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Always a great show. Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately I don't think I will have time to make it this year.

 

nice sneak peek thanks! cant wait for sat.

 

I am tossing the 150 mile trip around ... damn I am conflicted!

 

Peer pressure man cmon everyones doin it!

 

Well a coupla more....



And then there was this! amazing piece of engineering and thought!
6-71 and 4 turbo's and looked like an explosion in a plumbing supply house. But man what a ride this must be......kind of a little ot but what the hell

 

Great sneek pics, i'll take the 2 hour drive tomorrow and be there,.....and to Meddler, sweet truck in the avatar.

 

Cool - Thanks

 

That boat engine was about the Craziest Induction set-up I've ever seen!
Whacked out fuel injection, and four John Deere turbo-chargers.

 

Yea it sure was insane but if it doesn't win best engineered engine there is something wrong .................

 

I have to jump in here about the boat . Being a former boat racer I can appreciate trying all sorts of stuff to go faster but ......... this boat barely runs . It is only for show and a single 4bbl small block would run circles around . Last time I saw it in the water it barely floats with all that "stuff" in the back and they were happy to get 58mph out of it . For me that is pretty sad so I have a different point of view on it . Last motor he had 4 turbos on a stock sbc with stock rocker arms and all . There are plenty of boats to look at here at the show that actually produce and run the numbers . To each his own but I just wanted to let everyone know the facts .As my Dad would politely say , it is unique

 

Yeah, when I looked at it I was looking for E.T. and Speed on the board, and there was nothing noted... Most every other boat in there had times and speed listed.
... But it does actually run, video below...


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This is what happens when mechanics become tweakers. Lots of engineering, but it's wasted.

 

Well sat is in the books and it is always great to have the grandkids get involved with their friends...... and I can always use a little help.....


Course they liked the bicycle section.......



And grandpa is still into flatties.......

 

hey I didn't say I herd it run or saw it run, just that it some wild thinking.....

 

Flatheads are just damn awesome

 

Well move in day was fun but today was even better.....

 

flat point of view. The best view!

 

Congrats buddy!

 

What a great bunch-o-flatties! That green/black oval grill Ford p.u. is amazing. I just don't think any motor will ever be more nostalgic than Henry's flathead. Thank's for a unique glimpse of a great looking event. ~sololobo~

 

Great stuff..Thanks!

 

I'm done saying nice things about M.Edell's 34. I've said it too much now look like a crazy Justin Bieber fan. ......Oh what the hell, I love you Take five Coupe, I wanna have your baby!!!!!

However, I will comment on this one without feeling crazy!!! Rad!

 

Man I loved that model A Roadster.The guy said it was his first Hot Rod build.He had been into Harley's up until this build.He did say he had a friend who was really into traditional hot rods help out.They nailed it.Looks like such a fun car!

 

Congrats Carl!

 

Yea Sololobo that 37 was the most beautiful flathead there, the workmanship was superb and everything was top notch on the car.

Thanks Mike it was a good day for flathead lovers.................

and Edell love your car, also well done!!!!

Thanks Roc.........

 

Thank You, much appreciated.

 

However, I will comment on this one without feeling crazy!!! Rad!
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That's Tim Mclaughlin's roadster. He started out with two rear quarter panels and ended up with what you see now. It was his first build after building Harleys. Flathead with a 5 speed and his shake down drive was from Sacramento to Bonneville. Really a good guy and a nice roadster.

 

I love that roadster personally..