Thank you Ryan. Wasn’t able to make it over this year but am enjoying pix and vids from those who could. Next year!
Great shots, really enjoy the feel of the Polaroids. I think it’s really important for someone who has ended up only “working” car shows to go now and then with out the rig, work and commitments and just go walk around and enjoy it like you did. Thanks for the post
Chill man. @Ryan Confidence that your anxiety exited out of the system. The whole idea was from the beginning to enjoy the cars and people. I've seen this before - guys like cars and get into the car business, then the focus becomes the business instead of...... ? You guessed it.... the cars, so I sincerely hope you sorted this one out. Looks like you did. Go enjoy the cars and the people. Cleans your head of the what it's really all about. Right ? If you are "working" how the F do you do that ? Right ? So, it's good you went with just a camera in hand. I hope you had a great time. If people want to buy stuff, they can over the internet. They do anyway.
Way cool. That flamed 57 photobombing the coupe looks like the one that was out of San Antonio in the mid 70's.
Sometimes its best to just go to see friends and see the sights rather than trying to do business all the time. Vending and business really put a damper on things for sure. Good shots for sure man.
Thank you to all involved for another awesome Round Up! It is always great times with great people. The weather after the show on Saturday certainly could have been better, though
The flamed 57 belonged to Danny Burford & was in Hot Rod back in the day. His son Rusty aka Dirtys Speed Shop recently got it back. Great dudes, great car. If you're a hot rodder in Texas you've probably crossed paths with them. @Mr48chev They're both HAMBers.
“As for documentation of the festivities, I eschewed the trappings of my fancy Leica, opting instead to capture the essence of the Round Up through the lens of a humble smartphone. And yet, amidst the sea of digital pixels, a forgotten relic stirred in the recesses of my mind – a little polaroid camera, gathering dust until the final moments of Friday’s twilight. With a flash of inspiration, I seized upon its antiquated charms, immortalizing the fleeting moments of automotive bliss in a series of gloriously terrible snapshots.” “So here’s to the halfway decent shots and the downright awful polaroids, each one a testament to the fleeting beauty of the Lone Star Round Up, and the enduring camaraderie of those who call it home.” So, goes a little camera history… “The Land Camera Model 95 was the first camera to use instant film to quickly produce photographs without developing them in a laboratory. The popular Model 95 and subsequent Land Cameras required complex procedures to take and produce good photographs. Photographic paper had to be manually removed from cameras, peeled open after 60 seconds, needed several minutes to dry, and often left developing chemicals on hands.” The dreaded…gooey fingers mode… Hello, Our dad was a photo nut. He had a 4x5 Graflex Camera kit that looked like a newspaper photographer’s large camera. That was his “go to” camera. Then when his friend who owned a camera shop in Los Angeles told him about a new camera coming out soon that took “instant” photos, he was now, at full attention. His friend knew that the latest “instant” photo camera was going to show up within the year. The Polaroid Land Camera Model 95 was the latest new camera for consumers. So, he checked it out when it came into his friend’s store. He was leery of the warnings and decided to wait to see how those actually work for anyone. His friend took several photos and showed how they develop before your eyes within a minute or two. For the consumer, the original Land Cameras were a mess. Instant, well sort of, but a new technology for everyone. Messy is the word. Our dad decided to wait and see if this was going to last. Within a couple of years, he bought his own Polaroid Land Camera and brought it home. We had fun with it as it did develop any photo we took by setting the film print on the table near sunlight. He did warn us to be careful to not get the gooey stuff on our hands. Jnaki The new camera was a hit. Point, shoot, and within a minute or two a developed photo. But, the quality was never compared to the Graflex Camera. It was a novelty item for families. Also, the cost to buy the film packages was a little high and that left most sitting around not being used. But, they did sell a lot of them. After we got married, my wife and I could not afford to keep the Original Land Camera. The cost to replenish the quickly used photo processing was horrendous. By this time, we were socked into the 35mm mode and that certainly was controllable and cost effective. So, we did use a photo of a hot rod or custom motorcycle as a lead in, to the actual photo shoots and the owners loved the freebie photo, “instantly.” But, we could not take more with that Polaroid Camera. Note: When our son arrived, our dad gave us a new Polaroid Camera to take “grandparents” photos to show, each time we visited their house on the Westside of Long Beach. They always had a few extra packs of film, as they knew we could not afford to carry a bunch of spare film packs. The cost was still very high and out of our simple lifestyle mode. But, any "grand kid" photo was instantly there and not a week’s wait for development. But, the latest Polaroid Camera was called an SX-70. It was much better looking than the original Land Camera 95. The compact camera was a great looking design and popped up to an actual working camera from a flat leather type surface/aluminum type contrasting shape. Again, the cost of using the camera was simple, easy to use and instantly, a nice photo popped out. (not good, but, nice) Our parents gave us a few extra boxes of film for a “New Child” gift(s.) After the original film packs were used up, that fancy Polaroid was placed on the bookcase shelf and looked like a nice curio for conversations. The last time we had any film in it was to show our granddaughter that a simple flat camera box turned into a nice dimensional working camera. She was going through the “Pop-up” reading book phase and this “Pop up camera” fit the bill. Since that one time, it is now sitting on her living room wall to wall bookcase, along side of other “old historic” cameras on display. Yes, if we got some film and a new battery pack, it still works… YRMV
I have volunteered at the REVS Museum in Naples Florida for the last 12 years where the LeMonster is located. This last summer the car was shipped to LeMans in June for the race. It was the 75th Anniversary of the race but also the 120th anniversary of Cadillac Motor Car Co. Pedro Vela who is a master mechanic and good driver got to take two laps in the car a LeMans. They had about 20 veteran cars there for a start when they ran across the track and jumped into the cars, started them and took off down the course. There is a very cool video of the car as the museum had GoPro cameras on the car. Go to REVS.org.to view the car. Pedro got the car going about 120 on the Mulsanne straight. The car had been prepped before shipment to Europe. It was displayed in LeMans for a month then shipped to Goodwood England and driven again at Goodwood. The 331 Cadillac engine had 5 two barrel carburetors on a special intake. Weird looking set up. Much more on the car at the REVS Site. Woody
Love the gorgeous shots of all the hot rods. I gotta say though, that booth from "The Preserve" is slick!
Sadly, I’ve only attended once (10th Annual). But one hell of a Rod Run! The night life is as much fun as the fair grounds. Cruising South Congress, Open House Parties at Mercury Charlie’s, and the Austin Speed Shop. Garage Crawl, and a great BBQ at Regis Shop on Wednesday, prior to the Big Shoe! All in all, a bucket list must - for all.
I've heard of the L.S.R.U. since joining the HAMB in 2008, haven't had the chance or lived close enough to attend this Hot Rod and Customs show... Have to try and make it happen after my build is road worthy! Thanks a lot for the photos Ryan!
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