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03-20-2018 08:18 PM #1
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A new Army Pvt and The California Kid
I was in Kansas City today to attend the swearing in to the Army of my grandson Pvt Josh Romay. He was sworn in by his mother and my oldest daughter Colonel Crystal Romay. On IMG_6535.jpgIMG_6538.jpgIMG_6537.jpgIMG_6544.jpgIMG_6542.jpgthe way back to Springfield I decided to stop in Peculiar, Mo at Pete and Jake's to see in person one of the most iconic hot rods ever built, The California Kid.Ken Thomas
NoT FaDe AwaY and the music didn't die
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03-20-2018 08:23 PM #2
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And The California Kid
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And it runs a straight axle, doesn't get any better than that.Ken Thomas
NoT FaDe AwaY and the music didn't die
The simplest road is usually the last one sought
Wild Willie & AA/FA's The greatest show in drag racing
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03-20-2018 08:33 PM #3
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Nice one!
Four generations!
You must be very proud mate; and happier than a hurricane in a trailer park.johnboy
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03-20-2018 08:39 PM #4
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Originally Posted by johnboy
Very proud and like a kid in a candy shop at Pete and Jake's.Ken Thomas
NoT FaDe AwaY and the music didn't die
The simplest road is usually the last one sought
Wild Willie & AA/FA's The greatest show in drag racing
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03-20-2018 08:39 PM #5
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That's great! Congrats to you and your family. That sure is an iconic hot rod too.Ryan
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03-20-2018 09:32 PM #6
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What a great experience for your family! I was able
To do the same with my grandson 3 1/2 years ago.
Seems like yesterday!
Richhttp://www.clubhotrod.com/hot-rod-bu...del-coupe.html
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03-21-2018 05:15 AM #7
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I'd say that was a pretty darn good day.............started great and then a little sugar on top.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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03-21-2018 05:50 AM #8
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Absolutely fantastic. Congratulations to the new private and thanks to his family for serving and having served!!!!
Yup the California kids is one of my favorites too. I have a copy of the movies I still watch every once in a while........Kind of hated to see the old 57 Plymouth Cop car go over the mountain though...especially when I was hunting parts to put my old 57 together
.I've NEVER seen a car come from the factory that couldn't be improved..... 
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03-21-2018 09:05 AM #9
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A great way to make the commitment for both Mother & Son! Congratulations to all.
A trip to Pete & Jake's is one of those good times, too. If you can catch Jason when he doesn't have the phone glued to his ear he loves to talk about the history, growing up with the business. If they're not too busy he'll sometimes have one of the guys give an informal tour of the place wandering around in the fab areas and seeing the works in progress. A neat place to hang out for an hour or two.Roger
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03-21-2018 09:26 AM #10
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Congratulations on continuing a proud family tradition..
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
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03-21-2018 09:31 AM #11
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All good! Looks to be a lot of great parenting passed from grandpa to mom to grandson. How proud you must be.
Glenn"Where the people fear the government you have tyranny. Where the government fears the people you have liberty." John Basil Barnhil
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03-21-2018 07:03 PM #12
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That had to be a great day for you. So how does he answer to your daughter now, Mam or Mom ?Seth
God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing. C.S.Lewis
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03-22-2018 03:56 AM #13
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I forgot to ask Ken where will Josh be taking Basic Training and what specialty will he be training for in AIT?
I had to go back and rewatch one of my favorite California Kid videos on You tube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmOZn0QTBXk
If you look real close starting at 3:50 you can watch the engine magically transform from a small block Ford (not available in 1958) to a small block Chevy and back again.
.I've NEVER seen a car come from the factory that couldn't be improved.....
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03-22-2018 06:42 AM #14
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Thank your daughter and grandson for there service It don't get any better than that.Charlie
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03-22-2018 07:18 AM #15
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Thank You And Yours For Your Service And Sacrifices
For Our Country!!
California Kid.
WoW!!
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