Thread: Anyone taking their deuce to Columbus?

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Originally Posted by joeybsyc

I attended the York NSRA event this spring, and it was the first major outing I ever took my hotrod to. I should also note that I had a blast, and rank it as one of the most fun weekends I can remember. I have been into musclecars for years (also have a "real" 70 Yenko Deuce Nova), and have done a ton of shows dealing with 60's and 70's musclecars... but one thing I noticed when standing in line to get my registration stuff was that myself and my younger brother (we are ages 32 and 27) were BY FAR the youngest 2 guys to be seen anywhere.(actually it was my 57 year old father that pointed this out) I saw a handful of people relatively my age throughout the weekend, but it was definitely predominated by 60+ year olds... Does this make any difference? Not really, and after typing all that I wonder why I even noted it, but one thing the hotrod community definitely needs to work on is getting younger guys interested in the hobby... I'm not saying that it needs to be overrun with punk kids, as I wouldn't like that either, and actually love hanging out with, and learning from guys that have been doing this stuff for many years, (even the grouchy ones ) but if more guys my age don't start gaining interest, those large numbers at the NSRA events are slowly going to get smaller and smaller. I'm not pro-Goodguys or anti NSRA or anything like that, but I CAN see how Goodguys has been able to include more hobbyists, young and old, wealthy and not so wealthy, show queen cars as well as some that are a little less desireable and a little rougher around the edges... I'm fortunate to have a couple pretty nice cars, but I guess my point is, I never look down at anyone who's into the hobby, just because they don't drive what i might consider an ideal car. Alot of those 4 door, not so nice, not so hot looking cars are someone's pride and joy, and they are just doing the best they can with the money and know-how they have, and trying to enjoy the same hobby as everyone else. Maybe I'm too tolerant, but I just figure everyone deserves to be able to participate if they are into it. I can have just as much fun BS'ing with a guy who's got nothin' as I can with a guy that has a stable full of top notch hot rods.... With that said, hopefully I'll get a chance to meet some of you guys in Columbus. -JB

Well said.....also why I think the guys in the tunnes need a break sometime. Granted some of them act like idiots butr many are just young kids having fun with cars they can afford. Some day they might move to an older car that they can afford. The fact remains people of all ages must be involved in the car hobby if we expect it to continue to grow and draw corporate sponsors.
Without sponsors the bigger shows would be to high for any of us to attend.

Iceburgh,

Will your car be with you near the booth?

yes....if I can get out of the hotel parking lot in the morning

Well, I am home from Columbus, and must say, I had an awesome time... Car ran flawlessly both there and back, had PERFECT weather, and met lots of great folks... Also wanted to take a moment to give my personal thanks to Iceburgh, who went WAY outta his way to fix some swirl marks on my buddy's 34 roadster. I had never actually met him before, just knew him through this website, but he treated me like a true friend...Sorry for the cliche', but he really was a "goodguy". Thanks! Here's a couple pics of the weekend, including some "on the road" shots, and an overhead shot of Iceburgh's deuce, taken from the skylift.

a few more pics...

You forgot the star of the event ...

The majority of the cars actually look better than most of the ones I saw at INDY ... and more pre early 50's also.

Glad you had a good time ...

Deuce, there were tons of cars in general...that's what I thought was cool about it, if you were into hi-tech, mega dollar Foose/Boyd inspired cars, there were tons to see, if you were into 60's musclecars or street machines, there were tons to see, heck if you were strictly into 32 fords only, you could have spent a full day just looking at those, all neatly lined up in 4 big rows side by side. I enjoyed looking at everything, and I'm sure there were tons of cars i never even got a chance to see. I really thought it was a neat show, and hope to go back next year. Here's a couple more Deuces i liked.

"I never look down at anyone who's into the hobby, just because they don't drive what i might consider an ideal car. Alot of those 4 door, not so nice, not so hot looking cars are someone's pride and joy, and they are just doing the best they can with the money and know-how they have, and trying to enjoy the same hobby as everyone else."

VERY WELL SAID!

The green 32 almost Roadster ( real roadsters do not have side windows ) ... must be a Dearborn Deuce car. The dash is a 32 3W style dash ... with the glove box and all ... Dearborn Deuce makes some of those dashes too ...

I like the 3W dash look ... in a roadster.

Originally Posted by joeybsyc

Deuce, there were tons of cars in general....

You should GO to Louisville in a few weeks ...
Lots more cars ...
More vendors inside too ...

Sadly, usually a bit warmer than the past weekend @ Columbus

I'd love to go to Louisville... if the weather was as nice for the trip as it was on thursday headed to Columbus, I'd be there in a heartbeat... I can honestly say it was the nicest ride i ever took in my roadster. If I would have turned around and just drove home after I got there it still would have been a perfect day, and an awesome ride. My car gets a little hairy in the rain, with no side curtains or wipers, so good weather is always a big factor for long trips. I will say that the bias ply tires did a fantastic job, and all 3 of the guys i was travelling with had 4 wheel independent suspension cars with radials. I was afraid I would hold them back, but ended up able to roll along just fine. What's the date for Louisville? Thats a good 10 hour trip for me, but I'm thinkin......

I had a great weekend...did not get to see as much as I would have liked but saw plenty and had more fun at the hotel parking lot in the evening.
I also was able to get a few items I needed for my pickup I am building.
Both your cars looked great...I will get a chance and post my pics and a link.
The green 32 was owned by a woman....looked pretty good.

Had our 32 there.. on tour for the next 3 weeks .... next stop Syracuse

Originally Posted by Deuce

The green 32 almost Roadster ( real roadsters do not have side windows ) ... must be a Dearborn Deuce car. The dash is a 32 3W style dash ... with the glove box and all ... Dearborn Deuce makes some of those dashes too ...

I like the 3W dash look ... in a roadster.

Lobeck just finished the car for some girl with plenty of $$$$.. check out the side ..inserts from a old mustang.

The glove box has a ashtray and the AC control on on the drivers side kick panel

Originally Posted by joeybsyc

I'd love to go to Louisville...

What's the date for Louisville? Thats a good 10 hour trip for me, but I'm thinkin......

August 2nd to the 5th 2007

Go here ... http://www.nsra-usa.com/annual.htm

It is about 550 miles for me ...

I usually come home in 1 day ... but going up ... I like to wander thru Pigeon Forge TN and spend the night ... and arrive in Louisville mid day.

I have been to most all of them over the years. I was not @ Peoria ( But my 32 was ) . I went to Memphis, Detroit, Oklahoma, St. Paul, Columbus, Syacuse and Louisville. My NSRA number is 20#* ... so I have been a member a LONG time.

Some of the years ... I drove my daily ... lately either the 40 Ford coupe or my roadster. Hope to have the 32 3W done by 2008.

Was planning on having the 3W ready for 2007 ... but stuff happens ...