Hot Rods See the USA...in a Hemi-Powered Model A.

Brian, Tell Peter he needs a bigger Tripod..haha Salt looks dry!!!!

 

"Uhh, this is a hot rod, sir....that's what it's for."

KILLER. Thanks for sharing. Slim

 

Bad Ass Bass ...

 

Good for you Bass !...Great way to see the country...Great drive-Great pics-Great HotRod-Great guy.......Littleman

 

Love this thread!! Just spent the last 2 hours reading it!!

 

brother......i think we need to do this again next year when i get back from afganistan!!

hit me up when you get back, and congrats on the, ummmm.....you know

 

matt, i couldn't agree more...wish i could join yall. but i'm definately going to make b'ville next year.

 

You guys HAVE to come next year!!

 

I figured you were doing a photo shoot when I didn't see your car at the gathering after the day concluded. I finally caught up with your car today and I've got to admit that I've studied your build threads and photos and the car still blew me away.

Too bad I didn't find you near your car, I would have introduced myself and shook your hand.

Good luck on the rest of your trip, Bass.

 

best thread on the hamb in a long time.

 

I am in owe of this awesome trip!

All the best and good on ya!

Definitely one of my dreams to cruize and put so many kh's in my Rod!!

HC.

 

....Don't go home keep going....

 

lets go bro!!

 

Day 13

Today I spent the day helping out on the #299 Christeson & Stuck B/BFR. I got to sit in the driver's seat while the car was fired to check it over before the first run.

I have to say that it was one of the most bitchin' experiences ever. There's nothing that can really compare to the feeling of whacking the throttle on a blown fuel Donovan from the driver's seat.

After the car was deemed ready, I then got to drive the push truck during the run. That is a hell of a lot more difficult than you think it would be. I have to push Ed as fast as the push truck will go, and the truck really wants to get sideways. A little sketchy, but still really fun.

Ed just made a test pass and got it up to around 230+ before clicking it off. The car has already made a 272 mph pass unblown, so it's got record-breaking potential. The current B/BFR record is 260 and some change.

I also got to meet and talk to even more people... it's been great out here so far.

-Brian


Cranking the Blown Fuel Donovan at the line.



After the first run.



Bitchin' '34 3-window.



The Circus was in town...

 

sweet pics, looks like a trip of a lifetime

 

Your a badass sir. I read through the whole thread last night, and I am jealous for sure. Keep the updates coming.

 

Fascinating trip Take the long way home and keep this story rolling.

 

One hell of a road trip, memories to last a life time. Thanks for the posts, they sure are something to look forward too.

 

Very well said!

Nick.

 

That Bud cant taste too good going through that filter!

 

One of the coolest things I have seen in a long time. It has really stirred up my wanderlust...

 

When does it ever taste good?

Sweet-ass trip man, thanks for taking us along.

mR

 

this is one of the coolest trips i have read about hope your having fun and have a safe trip

 

hey.... great story mr. bass, got an e-mail from hemmings and they did a write up on your trip. this is a daily news letter from them. just signed up. dermott.

 

this is a book brother, with your photography skills and ability to keep us on the edge of our seats...your could turn this into something marketable-- it's compelling as hell. Thanks for sharing

 

Brian excellent adventure and thanks for all the pic's......

Its kinda funny when you refer to being surprised, as your have stated; people across your great country recognize your hot rod and yourself. Well hold on buddy, you have a great future if you continue with these kool adventures in a rod which in my opinion, is trend setting in a very traditional manner....

Looking forward to your first book as already stated.......... Don't wait until you turn 30 before you release your book... Ha Ha Ha

 

Hey cool! That bad ass '34 is the one my buddy Don Marks (local legend and pissed off Santa impersonator!) built for a Harley dealer out of PA named "GOV". That's my work on the hood roof and deck lid! One of my favorite patterns too! If you stand on the balcony at a hotel and look down on it, the louvers taper out from the grill shell and continue matched through the roof insert, and taper back down subtly to the bottom of the decklid... No one every sees it, but it is cool! Thanks Bass, I have never seen the completed car, it ended up leaving for the East while I was away. Big thank you, as a matter of fact! Chip

 

Looks like your having a blast, reminds me of the Waco years.
take care
RC

 

WOW, The Coupe looks Awesome on the salt!!!

 

Looks like you're having the time of your life. Saw that car all over the salt, everyone taking pix including me.