Event Coverage Hot Rod Hill Climb 2018

Well it is a week away...out with the Adobe Roadster on a shake down this morning. We are leaving Monday taking the slow bus. Three days to do 450 miles, those hills are steep in Colorado and makes a workout for the old two stroke.
Getting excited as we get to see all my friends



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Looking forward to your progress posts as you head to Central City. The weather forecast looks outstanding so far. This will be another great event!

 

This!

 

The Junk brothers may be there. We are trying to get the trip put together.

 

I would appreciate some advise on motel selection. Where to stay, and what to avoid. My brother and I do not require top of the line accommodations, but we do like a reasonably priced, clean, safe, place to stay for Friday and Saturday night.

John

 

I'll try to post things as they unfold
You know me, lots of pictures and not so much talk....unless you meet me in person.
I'm learning from Dan, I'll try to put some faces with cars

Larry

 

I've not spent a night in a Motel there, I have to take the house for the dog so we stay at the KOA.
I did stay at the B&B, Miners Pick one year, great breakfast but too soft a bed for my taste
http://hotrodhillclimb.com/attend/
Link to the accommodations listed on the Hill Climb site
Good luck,
Larry

 

Loaner 5 window for Hill Climb

Sold my 32 Roadster two weeks ago but my buddy John Swander will allow me to use one of his cars

Should arrive Tuesday

 

John, as already mentioned, take a look at the "lodging" link on the HRC website. Lodging in Central City/Black Hawk is pricy and probably booked up. Idaho Springs is not far and has pretty good selection of motels/hotels and good food/bar selection. Lots of places to stay in west Denver area if you don't mind a beautiful drive up Clear Creek canyon to Central City. Also, the reliability run on Friday starts on I 70 just before you head up into the mountains. So, West Denver area (Golden & Lakewood) could be a good option for you if you plan on doing the reliability run.

 

I looked at a motel just south of Denver at Castle Rock for Thursday night. We could stay there and it looks like an hour or so drive to the start of the reliability run.

I am still sorting out an issue with our vehicle.

thanks
John

 

1st time attending, really looking forward to it. Unfortunately not bringing the '29, just going to do the spectator thing!

I doubt that you are going to find anything close. We are going to stay in Golden, about 45 miles out.

 

I will be there with the Bachelor's Button! Can't wait!

 

There are a lot of hotels and casinos at Blackhawk and Central City where the hill climb is happening. Also a lot of motels along I70 on the way up the mountain only 35 miles away.


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Awesome,
I'll be on the lookout for you and the car

 

Hop you get things sorted out...best of luck

 

Spectators are an important part of the event.
I'll be in the '29 and staying at the KOA....look me up and you will get at least a ride

 

on our way.....lunch break

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Chelle and I are headed out Thursday morning with some friends from Cheyenne caravanning along with us. I am excited to be driving my banger coupe up there! Cant wait to see old friends. Thursday isn't coming soon enough.

 

Larry, Looking forward to seeing you and all my other hot rod friends. Adobe roadster is looking good in blue again.
Sneak peak at the first loads heading up the hill.

 

Thank you my friend....we will be there tomorrow. At Rody's tonight.

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Yes,
Want to see that new engine and see it run up the hill....ok, haul ass up the hill.....

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Is that the same Rody that was in the East Denver Boys over 30 years ago @winduptoy?!

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I am excited to see how it goes. I am driving it up there via Estes Park. Returning with the group that way for brunch on Sunday.


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Adobe Roadster getting dolled up by Rody the master pin striper

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Wow, that's cool. Didn't know Rody was still around and still pin stripping.

 

Yes he is, working every day. Let us park overnight at his place. He has stories....and stripes left in him.

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I am thinking about doing the Peak to Peak run on Sunday and then heading home from there.

 

Lakewood and Golden have some good places to stay and you'll be really close to the start of the reliability run. Ken

 

We are leaving Central MO Thursday morning. We have had good luck staying in West Denver. We will be bringing the Burr King Special.

 

It is something we wouldn't miss. Wind up in Estes Park for brunch...I think Binger is going and headed out from there.
The fall colors are turned on here so it ought to be a great drive for scenery. 'Mike takes it slow....

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