Shows from last week

Last week I made it to Elk RIver Culver's and the Broadway Pizza Frankensteiners fest.

The Culver's run was nice. Lots of local rods and local muscle that sometimes you see, and sometimes you don't see. I have seen top dollar rods and super-rare muscle at cruise-ins like this that you never see at the more official car shows that last for hours and you have to pay admission and you have to register for...

Some guys and gals don't want to bring their street machine to a place where they have to stay--maybe they want to get out of dodge before the trophies are being presented. Makes sense, doesn't it?

The Broadway Pizza show was amazing. You would never guess such a variety would be in one place. A row of the sickest rat rods next to a mid-70s Chevette that was mint. A row of custom bikes sitting next to a row of tri-five Chevy's. They had a loud pipe contest, a burnout contest, and live music on a flat bed trailer. What a trip.

Check the events listed above and decide where you will be going this week, okay?

Shifting gears and burning rubber,

geoff

last minute addition--Full Anoka River Run report tba

The mighty Frankensteiners will be hosting an event at Broadway Pizza in Elk River today--Sunday, May 18th. Below is there press release:

FRANKENSTEINERS AND BROADWAY PIZZA OF ELK RIVER WILL BE HOSTING A
SPRING CAR SHOW AND CRUISE.
PRIZES, LIVE BAND - Thirteen 45, and MORE!!!
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Admission: $5.00
We are looking forward to this to kick-off what looks like a GREAT cruising season.!!!!!

Broadway Pizza is on the south side of Hwy 10 a half-mile or so east of 101.

I don't know if I'll be there, but maybe you might, right?

shifting gears and burning rubber,

geoff

5/14/08 Albertville Culver's Report

It has been a while since I graced the parking lot of the Culver's of Albertville. Now I remember, though, it sure is small.

The store itself is just as big as any other, but for whatever reason, the lot seems short on space. No matter, the show must go on!

It was glorious weather and enough fine rods and muscle were there. I have a soft spot for Fairmonts--there was a nice stocker there, about a '78 two-door, just ripe for a dash of the sleeper treatment.

What do I think was pretty sweet there, you ask? WHat tickled my fancy more than anything else? Well here it be: (Blogger doesn't like images right now-I will put it up soon).

I don't mean to be street rod heavy in my choosings, but there was only one Mustang. Maybe next time.

This Saturday evening is the first Anoka River Run. I plan to be there. Will you be going?

Shifting gears and burning rubber,

geoff

This should be a good week...

Ok, on Wednesday, we have the next Culver's cruise-in--Albertville this time. And on Saturday, we have what looks to be the first Anoka River Run cruise-in.

Mr. Weatherman says rain tomorrow, but clear on Wednesday. We will see.

Here is a thought for you: how many of you look at every car you pass on the road. Well, maybe not every car, but most cars?

I am always looking for something interesting to look at. I think I have rubbed off of the boy a bit.

Each day when he rides the bus home from school, he makes a mental record of what he sees and tells me what he saw. He points out the Ford Contours (like daddy's car), the number, color, and era of each and every Mustang (daddy's favorite car), and any cool street rods. When my oldest daughter gets her rides to and from preschool, she keeps track of the number and color of all the monster trucks she sees.

They both have a thing for the new Chargers and Magnums, too.

Well, looking at the clock has reminded me of what time my alarm will go off in the morning.

I hope you can make it out to Culver's this week. I'll see you there.

Shifting gears and burning rubber,

geoff

5/7/08 Monticello Culvers report

The first Culver's cruise of the season has come and gone. It was good. I brought the wife, the kids, and the father. I tried to park in a reserved section and was asked to move since... You guessed it...

The Ghostbuster's Car was coming. And the General Lee.

Can't beat that, can you?

There was a nice group of older and newer, expensive and cheap.

So, what did I think was the sweetest ride? Here it is.



I'm thinking about a '32 or '34 Ford coupe. It has the classic street rod look with a bit of rat rod splashed on for good measure. The paint is specially aged to give the aged look, and it really worked. The interior was cleaner than my Ford Contour was when I bought it new. The wheels--the big and littles--it doesn't get any better than that, does it?

Of course, it doesn't hold that many car seats...

If I could draw your attention to the top of this website, you will see a heading that details the Kenny Johson Memorial car show information.

Shifting gears and burning rubber,

geoff

The Other Becker, MN Car Show

So here it is.

The Becker Chamber of Commerce is putting together a show on the same day of the Becker Freedom Days parade.

So there you go. See above on 6/28 for more details.

Shifting gears and burning rubber,

geoff

More and more show dates

Looking at the events calendar above, it is safe to assume that you will not have to go far this summer to get your muscle car and street rod fix. I added three more dates earlier today. Can you dig it?

Also, I was recently made aware of another show coming up in Becker this summer. I am trying to track down more info about it and will have that posted when I know more.

Keep in mind that this week should be nice. Time to get the street machine out on the street, right?

Shifting gears and burning rubber,

geoff

I was there, were you?

Probably not. I made an appearance in the rain soaked first Thursday night cruise at the Big Lake Legion. They had a section of the parking lot roped off and signs out by the highway for all to see.

One problem, there wasn't much to see.

I looked at the two trucks: one early-50s Chevy and one mid-50s Ford. One was chopped and slammed. The other was visually stock with the exception of chrome wheels. Maybe nest week will be better--better weather anyway.

Someone asked me, "what's up with the pics?" Good question. Depending on what time I upload these posts, Blogger is busy helping everyone else, and I get put to the back of the line.

So here-the Ford looked a little like this:



And the Chev-a little like this:



This week has a lot of events getting up and running. Check the event calendar above and make it happen people.

Shifting gears and burning rubber,

geoff