Cal Hot Rod Reunion, who's goin'?

Ironworks: Cool we are actually going to still be in town Sunday night so will try to stop by! Gotta get some of Denise's cookies! Do you know the address of Squeeks shop? If so can you shoot me a PM? Thanks, as I had it a looong time ago and cannot find it now!!! See you next weekend

 

Ok, here's directions to Squeak's shop from the DoubleTree Hotel (that's the host hotel)
Head EAST on Rosedale HWY/24th ST/ 178 FWY.
Take this to Beale Ave, exit @ Beale Ave, turn RIGHT at the top of the ramp, make your first RIGHT at the FIRST light, head NORTH on Beale Ave to BERNARD ST, Make a right, shop is on your left. 925 Bernard St, Bakersfield, 93305
661-871-9454 If you would like to talk to Squeak!
Oh yeah, BYOB!

See ya there

Skip

 

Skip:
Thanks! We are staying at the Red Lion just down from the Double Tree so those directions are perfect! See ya there....

 

Work'n my *** off finding termites. You got any I need some money.

 

Hey Chili - Last I heard, we're bringing the 7-11 coupe down to try and get a match with the 15oz. But I've been too busy to talk with Mike for the last few weeks...The 7-11 tested a couple weeks ago at our local track and had tuning problems - nothing major, though. Hope it works out, as it sounds like a fun weekend, with all the social events going on. It's been too long since I had any of Denises cookies! Every year since the Reunion began, I've made plans to go and then something happened each time, so I STILL haven't been to one! Maybe this'll be my lucky year...If I DO get there, I hope I can escape the pit long enough to jangle with all the HAMBers there. Wish me luck.....

 

ill be there,flying from england on wednesday, going up on sat,cant wait...bob

 

Well, you waited just about 3 months too long to talk to Mike. He p***ed away in June. God Damn how I miss him.(eyes full of tears here) We are planning to bring the Coupe out even if it's not ready to run. We Vipers are going to lift a gl*** or two in his honor on Saturady at 10 am. I sure hope you'll join us. Don't miss the Reunion, my friend, Mike never planned to miss this. You just never know. The finish line comes up so damn suddenly.

Get that car and yourself down here. Life is uncertain.

I'm sitting here crying. This has been a terrible year for my bunch.

RIP, Mike Demaerst, John "The Colonel" Hogan, Brother Bill Condit…

chili

 

Oosp! I didn't mean it that way - I was refering to Mike DOWELL, owner of the 7-11. He broke the news to me when Mike Demerest p***ed away earlier this summer. Our condolences to you, the Vipers, and all the 15oz fans everywhere...And my apologies for the screw-up here.....

 

It's not a screw up, my friend. I was missing those guys already as we get ready for the CHRR. I sure hope you'll be able to make the trip down here. I really want to see the 7-11 Coupe. And meet you and the crew. It will be an honor and our pleasure to have you with us as we remember Mike and tip a few. Please join us if you can.

chili phil

 

I'd been planning all year to go, but now it looks like I won't be able to make it. The friends I was going to head down with all backed out, and I'm damn near broke right now trying to buy a new car.

 

Thanks, Phil. We'll do our best to get there and help pay tribute to Mike Demerest. The 7-11 is no threat to the 15oz, but we can't resist the chance to at least stage next to you guys - we've all been huge 15oz fans for many years. Just one thing - if I'm driving, you'll want to get the 15oz off the line and downtrack as soon as possible - we never know which way the 7-11 is going to go, and I'm always the last to find out.....

 

No problem. The Coupe is not close to ready. Jeff Utterback has very graciously stepped up to weld the remaining tabs and mounts at Hansen Ch***is and the Bad Actor Donovin is getting freshened up by Bill Schultz. So, if we can bring it we'll be showing just the body and frame. The plan is to make the March Meet. Gary Read will drive it then. He was one of the last guys to pilot it in 1965. I sure don't have to tell you how tough it is to get one on the drag strip, huh?

See you there.

cp

 

Whew! Now that all the pressure's off, I'll be sure to be there! At least I never miss March Meet - looks like I'll start looking forward to that earlier than usual this time...That's way cool about Gary Read driving! Good luck with the Donovan (man, what a bunch of goldchainers - we run a production cast iron sbc)...And sorry to have hijacked this thread - I'll back off now...

 

A few of us from the Mischief Makers here in the Northwest are flying down for the show. We have to show my buddy Squeak Bell how to party. I figure he's plum forgot how after the HOTROD-A-RAMA here in August. Look me up at the Kiwi Konnection on Sat. night. Cl*** wiil be in session boys and girls. Nuff said!!!!! Hot chicks should really apply!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I'll be there saturday and sunday, have not missed it in 11 years. Hope to meet some of you fellas at 10A.M 1320 feet from the starting line.
FED

 

Hey Spent, I'm heading that direction Sat. to drop off that motor. May have my 8yr old, but not sure yet. Call me Sunday I'll pm my number to you.

 

Hope to see ya there Ted! What did you replace the Caddy with? Brad

 

Oi a Hersham boy! See you there, I'll be wandering around with a friend from Bradford making his first trip to the CHRR. My wifes Grandparents & her dad are from Hersham, hell the cricket pavilion ( or more like blockhouse now) is named after her grandad...Wifey is from Walton on Thames.. see ya there!

Brad: Did'nt really replace the Caddy, added a 52 Chevy coupe before the Caddy went away (man I miss that 429!), still have the Hudson as yard art and now have a 67 Dodge D200 truck I'm tarting up hopefully 60's push truck style...Where are you staying? We are at the Red Lion right next to the event HQ at the Double Tree, you going to Squeeks? My cell number is 831-224-0061 give me a ring if you need a lift we can probably work it out..Ted

 

definately going, but gotta haul a boat load of people so I can't take the '50.No big deal though, still an awesome show.

 

Ted, I think we're staying at the Vagabond by Zingos. I'd like to go to Squeeks. I'll give you a ring. Brad

 

It's raining here in Bakersfield right now boys!

**x

 

It's raining boys?? You wish!

 

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No seriously it's hot as heck and raining.....and I believe it's supposed to be It's raining MEN.
**x

 

Hey Chili,

I'll be there Friday and Saturday shooting video for an event DVD. Did the Viva Las Vegas DVD. Love to get some shots of the Vipers and others while I'm there.

We're bringing Big John Mazmanian's Willys for the Cacklefest and and then dropping it in San Francisco on Sunday for a Rodders Journal shoot or I'd stay until the last run.

Will you be there on Friday? See you at the Doubletree for the parking lot fun.

Ernest McIntyre, editor
G***ER Magazine
www.G***ERmagazine.com

 

I just finished 2 gallons of the Hydrazine Flash Chili. Come get a bowl Saturday afternoon.

Memorial toast to Mike "Groundshakers" Demarest at 10 AM Saturday. ****** Caligula will be featured.

I won't get to Bako until Friday evening. See you at the DoubleRed TreeLion. Our pal Davy Uyehara is being inducted this year. See some of you there.

chili