Life, Love, and Paso.................

Just got home from the big trip out west. It was crazy. I can't even believe it........

I've been out west several times with the band, but I've never really got to see much except punk rock dives, and those are the same where ever you go....
Besides those tours, I never had really been on a trip for more than a couple days, much less a couple weeks.

It all started last fall when I was helping Jaker mount the Y block in the 27 he bought from me. It was late October and Hot Rod season was pretty much over in WI. We were talking about how all the Cali guys diddn't know how good they had it. We started to talk about west coast shows and how Paso seemed to be the coolest one. We kept talking about it and made plans to go. Jake set a goal to get his roadster drivable for the show and I had some "other" reasons for wanting to take my roadster and Laura to Cali.

It was basically garage talk at the time, but we kept talking about it and started to make real plans. As the months went by Jake's roadster started to take shape. I built the RPU with plans of selling it before we went, but that diddn't work out quite right and caused a lot of stress. I wasn't sure if I was going to pull it off, but I had to get there. As luck would have it, Wingnutz (the nutz stands for what he drives me most the time HaHa) gave me a deposit on his roadster frame and completely saved my ***.

This enabled me to sort out the RPU when I got back and give me some time to help Jake finish his roadster in time. We were leaving in less than a week and he had barely even fired it, but he was determined to take it. He had all of his friends working like mad men and was able to fire it up and drive it the night before we left.

I can't even tell you how proud I am for him. He set his goal and met it. That rules. There was alot of people who told him there was NO way he would have it running in time, I even had my doubts, and I was the one who kept telling him he could finish it "No Problem."

It was a mad dash but his friends, especially Chris and CAS made it happen for him. It was really exciting when he drove it for the first time, even though it was pouring rain. AWSOME.

We planned on loading everything up in the morning and take off. With all the rain and the fact that none of us had really slept much in the last few days, we got a late start. We ended up finally leaving at around 4:00 Sat afternoon. We left in Jakes truck, towing this big *** trailer that we borrowed from my uncle with the roadsters in it. We were off.

The plan was to trailer the cars to LA and then Drive them up the coast to PASO. The trip out went really well, no mishaps at all. Besides some bad weather and a 4 hour detour by Las Vegas everything went great.

We arrived in LA at Evel's house and unloaded the roadsters. Evel wasn't home at when we arrived. He had been telling me all week that his good friend who was the b*** player in some stupid band was going to be staying with him as well. He was picking up that dude from the airport when we showed up. I was floored when that dude ended up being my little Mexican friend Max Wedge! That was a funny suprise.



That night we headed to Hollywood and over to visit Bobby Green. His collection of stuff is unbeilevable. he's got good taste. It's probably the coolest garage I've ever been in. I forgot to take pics.

Evel made us go to bed early so we could wake up and get the grand tour. He was really excited to show us around.

We woke up early and headed to the Peterson Museum. It is unreal! There was a salt flat display that included the Pierson Bros Coupe. There is really so much there it is overwhelming. By far my Favorite car was the Doane Spencer Roadster. It was crazy to see it in person. It gave me some good ideas.

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Then it was off to Barris where we got to meet George and Bret. It was AWSOME! we were there for a few hours listening to stories and climbing in and out of some of the Barris cars. I couldn't believe how nice they were. They gave us the run of the place.
Evel is CONNECTED.







Max Wedge was there in force.



Then it was off to Hollywood Hot Rods. Troy is a really nice guy and this shop is first cl***. There is a big future for this place and I wish them the best. It was great to meat them and that they let us look around.



Then later that evening Jake and Jen and Laura and I took the roadsters down to Venice Beach. It was cool to finally see the ocean after all that driving across the country.





Later that night we went to some kooky bars in Hollywood. It was pretty Kick *** to drive the roadster through Hollywood at night.

That night me and Laura stayed at my friend Peter's house. We woke up the next day and went to the park up by the Obsevatory.

THIS WAS THE REASON I WENT ON THIS TRIP.

We drove the roadster up into the hills and I pulled over and told Laura there was something for her in the glovebox...........
Anyway we got engaged.

She is the coolest. For years I have wanted to Marry her, but I always thought I was too much of loser. I thought I needed to get my **** together. I finally realised that she is what holds me together in the first place.
I finally AM getting my **** together..........



The funny part is a few weeks earlier Jake told me he was going to propose to Jen on this trip. I first congradulated him and then told him he was a *** for having the same idea as me. HaHa

It was a bizarre deal, but while Me and Laura were in the Mountains, Jake and Jen were getting engaged on the beach, but that's his story to tell...........

It was a little cheesy that it worked out that way, but I wouldn't change a thing.

So after all the gushing we got back to Hot Rods and visited the Moon shop. It was really cool all the guys there loved the roadster and they brought us back into the shop to show the new fuel injected strombergs. It was really nice of them, so I diddn't have the heart to tell them that I think those set ups are ****ing Gay.



Then the next morning Flt Blk showed up in the little truck all the way from Texas and we headed on to Paso. It was an AMAZING drive up the PCH.

About an hour into it we met up with SAVAGE. It was really cool to meet him. That coupe is AWSOME. I knew it was going to be fun as soon as we took off. He drives like a Mother****er! From that point on I was doing my best just to keep up with him. We must have been doing well over 100 at times.



flt-blk and Max Wedge



Paso at last.



We finally got to Paso and the cruise and A&W were in full swing it was great to meet everyone. The whole thing was overwhelming.





Jake and I never registered and everyone said that if your not registered that you need to park at the Gas station and park there by 5:0O am. That's gay.

Our room was a half an hour away, so we realised it was best to let the girls sleep there and for us to just hang out in Paso all night and go back to the room in the morning to sleep after we parked the cars.

We ended up staying up all night with these guys from the Auto Butchers from East LA. Those guys rule. It was one of the funnest times of the trip.

The next day was the big show and most of you have seen the pics. I really liked this bike.



The highlight for sure was when Scratch stripped my roadster. It was great to meet him. He's a ****y ****er, but I like him anyway... HaHa



It was really an awsome show. Everyone was so nice. Everywhere I went I met someone from the HAMB. Donnie is the Metal Flake King. It was great to talk to Cole. Germ is a FREAK but I had his back in case any of the rockabillies attacked.. ...

Flt Blk Tyler took all of us Wisco ***s out for dinner on Sat night. He is the coolest.
Thanks to all of you I met.

Sunday we wondered around a bit and then headed back to LA. My radiator exploded coming down one of the mountains so me and Laura got a coolant bath. It is no big deal. It will be fixed.

Monday Morning we sent the girls off to the airport and headed to Evel's so I could do some work to his roadster.

I suicided the front end and did my trademark "Bleed Sweep" to his frame. Basically it gave him a good idea of how it will sit. That is going to be a special car with lot's of really talented people working on it. "The Madster"



Then we left for home Monday night. The ride home went well, with only a flat tire and a Tornado, getting in the way.

A big thanks to EVEL for showing us around and making us feel so welcome.

 

........ ........what a trip!!!!

 

that is the coolest post trip story i have read on this board in a long time. congrats on the nuptuals!

 

What a great story! Congrats on your engagement.

 

Thats awesome.

 

Was that.....like.....the Friday Night Read??

Coolamundo. Bobbleed, you are a RULER.

 

that was beautiful, I think I'm going to cry..seriously though brother, that was way cool,congratulations. And after visiting Paso last week, I agree with you, the Cali guys don't realize how good they got , it's great out there.

 

Great story Bob, and congrats on getting engaged. My paso trip was not nearly as eventful and as much fuin as you had, but I agree Paso is a great show, and will be on my list for future years.

 

Very awesome story and trip! Many congrats on the nups. Marriage is great.

-Taylor

 

Wow!

What a trip to remember!

People talk about the good old days... sheesh, I think the good old days are NOW... and guys like bobbleed are having them!

Thanks for sharing your story, if I'd known you was gonna be out... I would have made the trip to paso.

Sam.

 

Man that was a great story with some really great pictures.

Congrates on your nuptials and good luck to the ladies!

 

Sounds like a great road trip and congrats to all. That Bleed machine just ****in' does it for me brotha'

 

Sounds like a wicked trip. Congrats on the engagement. Mine's no more, but hey, that's part of life. Hope you and your new missus last a long time.

 

bob,
no YOU are the king........tell jake i said hey and it was really cool talkin to him at the gas staion @5 am.......sorry to wake you dudes up when i pulled in . BUT YOU TOOK MY SPOT hahahahaha ......and yes we know how good we have here in california.....glad you dug our little state.....ya come back soon ya hear????.......

 

Wait till you see Max Wedges Pictures of Barris shop onTuesday...

Bob it was the coolest having you Laura, Jake, Jen and Max Over to
"Casa De Oro" It was so fun toating around town causing trouble..
I don't do that to offen,,

I feel You all are My brothers and Sisters and I welcome you any time,,,

Especialy when I get all my Parts

Thanks for putting my dream roadster closer to reality....


Evel

 

Awsome!

hey it was great to put a face to a name Bob. wish we had more time to hang- next time.

email me you're address and i'll get a record harold ray live record out to you.

jaymagana(at)yahoo.com

oh and Congratulations!!!!

 

I knew that you had driven up from LA and I kind of wondered what the deal was with that big friggin trailer you were pulling down the hill Sunday night was all about. Sorry to hear that you broke your car on the way back. Glad you had a great time out here and congratulations on getting engaged.

 

Don't forget we made a suprise stop at pismo beach thanx to bobs car running hot. I'll try to get my pics up soon.

 

Killer story! It was great to actually see the roadster in person...

 

It is always a pleasure to give Jake a hand. He's a real good friend and I don't mind hanging out helping him out for all those dinners and beer.
I'm thrilled it got done and thanks to Bob for finishing up at the end. Bob can perform under pressure,WOW. Having to work for a living always screws up the fun stuff so I missed out on the last week thrash.
It looks like you guys had a AWESOME time. Very cool.

Oh..yeah the reason I posted in the first place..duh...Congrats Bob and Laura. Many more happy years to you both!!!

 

First, congrats on the nuptuals...second congrats for excellent story telling with pics
looks like you had a lot of fun
thanks for sharing some pics

 

That trip is a hot rodder's wet dream - thanks for sharing it with us and congratulations!

I was glad to see your rod in-person.

 

man, what a great trip, you told the story so well that i felt i was along for the ride! congrats on the trip and the future mrs.

 

It was great meeting you in Paso, Blob. Your car makes my private place all tingly.

I burst a radiator hose in Pismo on sunday, is that where yours popped? See you in Paso next year!

congrats on your engagement.

R

 

Your car is even cooler in person than all the pics I have seen. That sounds like a kick *** trip to me. I was going to intruduce myself but pussed out. I never know what to say to people. I am shy at first but once I get talkin I cant stop.
Maybee that is why nobody likes me
Oh well
Congrats on the engagement.
SLAMIT

 

Thats a really nice story (not a story, it really happened) thanks for sharing(sp) felt like I was there. Hot Rods, ya got to love um!!......Ladies Too!!!......THANK YOU........OLDBEET

 

It was really good to meet you at Paso! Your car was definately one of my fav's at the Roundup.

 

congrats on the engagement... it was cool talkin' to ya'll... great fotos and story.
xoxoxo
nic

 

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Don't forget we made a suprise stop at pismo beach thanx to bobs car running hot. I'll try to get my pics up soon.

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Max Wedge..., Don't tell me..., is that where you proposed to Bob and Jake...!

Congratulations all around...! And I'm glad to see you made it back safely...!

Mark

 

coolest thing ive read here or anywhere in a long time...

we should all be so lucky..