Rolling Blokes adventures

Nice way to spend a Saturday night

2011-07-11T16:54:00.000+01:00

It was that time of year to get down to Bob and Gary's and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals, the real ale and the hog roast. Always interesting to see what projects Gary has nestling in his garages, be it 2 or 4-wheeled. So much beer! and Bob out-did herself with the cakes this year. The Sedan sat happily next to Ray's Ranchero for the evening while we got down to talking rubbish for a few hours.

South Coast Internationals

2011-06-24T16:41:00.000+01:00

Had a great, though somewhat damp weekend with our fellow Victory Wheelers and 'Blokes. Stayed in one of the uber cool airstreams from those guys at Iconic Rental.

Feels like Summer

2011-04-12T08:35:00.001+01:00

Managed to get out at lunchtime today to take a few pics of the sedan near where I work.

Simon's 33 growing fenders

2011-01-04T10:12:00.001Z

A festive view of Simon’s ’33 project, now with rear fenders and the flathead running well, a step closer to the road in 2011

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Calvin's COE takes a Boxing Day trip

2011-01-04T10:09:00.001Z

Taking the concept of big’n’littles to extremes, Calvin’s cool new cab-over was out for the Romsey meet on Boxing Day. Yes, the bodywork is in its finished form….

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Future Rodder

2010-11-18T16:40:00.000Z

“Now let me see... the one on the right is for go...”

The F***ing Blokes

2010-10-20T15:40:00.000+01:00

The ever youthful Brian has branched out with his own Blokes who can't hack sleeping in tents. Seen here at Melton Mowbray caravan extravaganza...

Rolling Blokes at the Hayride'10

2010-08-10T17:23:00.004+01:00

The Hotrod Hayride 2010 was a fantastic weekend, big thanks to the Executioners.

Few highlights from the Blokes:

Victory fair square to the gorgeous wooden sedan

Mark trying to disguise his yella '32 roadster as a nostalgic car, and looking cool on Firestones

Dan takes a breather from the traffic jam in his 32 sedan

'Special shoe' Calvin takes to the track in his specially built flat-tracker Harley

Dan takes the 'Turtle' for a play in the dirt, seen here on victory lap

Hitting the road back to base

Simon's sedan resting among the caravans

Brian warms up the seat in the Blokes '32 chassis inspired soap box

Blokes getting drunk at the art show

Zoe hitches a lift

Team Bloke (and Babe)

Your intrepid driver Simon

The way to spend a Sunday afternoon

2010-08-09T10:44:00.000+01:00

Was that four teas and two coffees? Julie gets in that all important caffeine hit before the lifting begins.

That's the way to do it. Spend some time with a few friends who don't mind helping you out. And heh, the sedan is suddenly looking a lot closer to getting on the road. Big thanks to Jim and Julie for opening up Royal Kustoms and to Adam, Nathan, Rob and Si for grabbing a corner and heaving.... to you to me.

She's there.

I can see the open road calling!

Hanging out with it's buddies at Royal Kustoms.

'39 sedan Classic American pics.....

2010-07-24T09:56:00.004+01:00

A couple of extra pics that where taken during the photo shoot from Classic American that I reckon are pretty cool.............

Detroit Autorama 2010

2010-07-01T12:03:00.000+01:00

Some more great shots from Chuck Vranas from the basement show at this years Detroit Autorama...

LA Roadster Show Open House

2010-07-01T11:55:00.000+01:00

Here's some great pictures from our friend Chuck Vranas from the So-Cal Open House and Walden's Open House... enjoy

2010-06-30T17:15:00.004+01:00

Some more pics from the Texas adventure...............

Through the 39 Window

2010-06-30T14:18:00.001+01:00

Another in the occasional series...

Mick and Sandy's Chevy out the rear winda.

Martin still a passenger Bloke

Through the rod window..

2010-06-29T18:53:00.002+01:00

More on the theme.. Recently departed from the Blokes is this lovely model A, and my faithful '32
sedan as seen through the rod window.

Beaulieu weekend June '10

2010-06-29T18:39:00.002+01:00

Date line June 2010 and the Blokes help out at the Victory Wheelers club annual event at Beaulieu.

In no particular order..... Blokes photo shoot outside Mark's posh new garage, photographer-Chris worrying the locals, Blokes n Birds, Brian's Ices, would you trust these people? a little Burlesque action, a little beard action, rumble seat action.

Blokes trip to the UK Nostalgia Nationals

2010-06-29T18:27:00.002+01:00

June 2010 and the Blokes (well, some of them) kick off an early morning run up the 100 miles to the drags. Mark's 32 roadster, Simon's 32 sedan, Dan's 39 'Turtle' and Calvin's truck missing its usual bike in the back. A fantastic day out in the sunshine, some great track times all round, a mountain of Yorkshire puddings and some lovely cars to look at - heaven!

Through the rod window

2010-06-29T18:22:00.002+01:00

To continue the theme, here's the Turtle bustling
along the Queen's Highway after a great day out at the drags....

Rolling Blokes top secret soapbox test ends in tears..

2010-06-29T18:20:00.002+01:00

Top secret testing of the Blokes' soapbox was carried out over a few beers at Beaulieu last week. Tests ended in disaster as Pete (Blokes prospect) took a sharp turn and rolled the kart, needing Tequila
to be administered by Nurse Zoe. Doesn't he know hot rods don't go round corners!!

Through the 39 Window

2010-06-28T18:03:00.000+01:00

First in a occasional series of images from Dan's 39...

Martin Passenger Bloke

Texas - Lone Star Round Up 2010

2010-06-28T17:51:00.008+01:00

Gassers anyone? Some serious looking fenderwell headers on this Ford......

Nice back drop for the El-Camino

Lee Pratt is an ex-La resident who now resides in Austin his '40 coupe was featured in RJ

I liked the Watson-esque style paint job on this custom

Nice clean simple Riviera..........

Another drag strip refugee, with hot blown flathead was this 3-window Jeff Norwells recently finished, nail hard truck...........

Wanna Race? Loved the detail on this street racer A coupe............

I just loved this hopped up '32 3 window

Reggie's own '32 roadster (built by Brian Darwas) and his barn find '36.......

Arrived! The pre-show BBQ at Reggie's had just the best food.........and of course cold beer!

Mark Morton's '36 geting down the road

The "bones" car hustling past the "jive five" car...............both these cars are well engineered, quick and so comfortable you almost forget your in a hot rod.........

Just a couple of cool old hot rods, in the back ground is Howard's two storey '32

Race?

Down the road we had superb weather, 75deg warmth clear blue sky's and good times, we had a "hot rod" celebrity join up with us in the shape of Mark Morton in his cool '36 with new interior.......wouldnt stop complaining about his broken CD player!!!! He was accompianed by an old friend who well into his 70's still races at Bonneville and had a joke for every minute of the day!!

For the last couple of years now my good friend John Swander (Kansas City) has been inviting me to fly into Kansas, and make the trip down to Texas sharing the driving between him, his brother Jay, myslef in a couple of his '32 five windows he owns........well this year it all fell into place and I was able to make the trip...........

The Mighty Eighth Tour

2010-06-16T17:21:00.001+01:00

Here's one in from Brian Technology Challenged Bloke. A man of few words, so here's the pictures of his weekend out in Norfolk...

Classic!

2010-06-16T16:56:00.000+01:00

Look who's going to be in next month's Classic American Magazine - our very own Dan Parker! Form an orderly queue for autographs. Issue on sale July 15th. Hopefully he won't be obscuring his 39 Ford in all the photos.

Sedan latest

2010-05-14T10:25:00.000+01:00

Well over the winter the sedan made it’s way over from the States and has been having a few tweaks at the hands of Jim and Dave down at Royal Kustoms. A few bits added. A few bits taken away. Coming together nicely for it’s inspection to get registered and then MOT’d. More to follow...

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We're back

2010-05-13T10:07:00.000+01:00

OK, been quiet for far too long, buried deep in our English winter. The sun is starting to show itself so it's time to get that car out of the garage, change the oil and let everyone know what we've been up to.

Calvin and friends

2009-08-20T14:29:00.000+01:00

Calvin auditions for the Darlings Divine Burlesque Academy. Miss Cherry-Pop and Miss Fan-Teasy hold the old man up after a particularly arduous routine.

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2009-08-20T11:32:00.000+01:00

John Swander has promised me a drive of his 5-winda for a couple of year and we finally got to go at it - 327 + 5 spedd and open pipes = lots of fun..............

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2009-08-20T11:31:00.000+01:00

Bean Bandits and Inliners combined party held in the KOA grounds...........good food, great friends and amazing Margarita's!!

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My own '39 sedan...........

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Hot Rods...............

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Very cool '34 coupe featured some very rare parts!!

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Rolling Bones High speed division leaving the line...................

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Nice '32 more-door sedan with the "turtle" in the back ground

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Coludnt resist taking this pic!

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Salty Mr.Bones

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2009-08-20T11:24:00.000+01:00

As you can see from the clothing, it was actually quite cold on some of the mornings - didnt last though!

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2009-08-20T11:22:00.000+01:00

"the duck tape" special as it became known, the first run of the meet, just taping up the seams...every little helps!

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First light on the salt, its the best time of day - shame the lazy blokes didnt see it that often!!

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2009-08-20T11:20:00.001+01:00

Managed to sneak a couple of pics on the start line, did the rookie oriantation meeting which allowed me to drive the car down the salt..................

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2009-08-20T11:19:00.000+01:00

Back on the salt, yep we did use it as a tow vehicle.............

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Nuggett parking lot friday night

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Cool looking 5-window from Hot Rod Haven New Mexico

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2009-08-20T11:09:00.002+01:00

Cool roadster............

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2009-08-20T11:09:00.001+01:00

Nice '40

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Rear end gear change on the "coupester"

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Leaving the salt after the first day..............

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Both cars went through tech without a hitch, inspection sticker being applied.........

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Pit area set up...........

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2009-08-20T10:58:00.001+01:00

First light, first day on the salt, sat in line waiting to get on the "white stuff"

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2009-08-20T10:57:00.002+01:00

Me, Hot Rod, Bonneville...............nothing else needs saying!!

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2009-08-20T10:57:00.001+01:00

Nearly there................after over 2,000 miles in four and a bit days the promised land is in site...........boy where we glad to see this sign.............

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2009-08-20T10:52:00.001+01:00

This years "suspects"

Down town Rawlins, Wyoming

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2009-08-20T10:50:00.000+01:00

Miles and miles of smiles......................

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2009-08-20T10:49:00.000+01:00

For anybody that likes wide open spaces this is heaven, early morning, Cowboy Country - Wyoming, cruising along in hot rod heaven.............

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2009-08-20T10:48:00.001+01:00

High speed division - there title matched there performance this year!!!!

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2009-08-20T10:47:00.000+01:00

Lunchtime and giving the old girl a rest in the heat of the day..................

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2009-08-20T10:46:00.002+01:00

Parking Lot car show...................

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At speed near dark some place in Ohio.............

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Air conditioning stayed "on" for most of the journey.................

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We saw plenty of fuel stops averaging around 2 hours between stops...............luckily gas prices where down almost $.50 per gallon over last year...............

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Lake Erie area rodders showed out in force to meet and greet for lunch at the Quaker Steak and Lube.........

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Richie geting down the road, powered by Blown flathead..............

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2009-08-20T10:40:00.001+01:00

Thats better, after a bad start (Ken blew his motor less than one hundred miles out and had no spare!) we got off down the road, we had an abundance of people with us this year including Mike(local lad), Alvero (spain), George (So-Cal) plus myself, John from South Africa, Peter from Switzerland plus boners Ken, Keith and Jim, Jims mate Bob drove the van trailer and race car, while the "high speed" division met us down the road they are the evil Billy'O plus Donny.............

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2009-08-20T10:36:00.001+01:00

First day on the road, bit of a murky start..........going to meet the rest of the gang we have Keiths 3-window, Richie "food guy" Whalens fresh out three winda and Ken's 3 winda - pic taken from my old '39 "turtle" sedan

Bonneville '09

2009-08-20T10:34:00.001+01:00

A few pics from the Boners annual pilgrimage to the promised land to follow..............

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