Ok..enough already...I've been away...here's your fix!

 I told you I like my caravan travels as much as my hot rods...so it was time for a quick 5 day escape to the coast...weather was perfect!

 Da-daa!...an hour n half later, and we're all set up at Kingscliff  ready to hit the bakery, then have an early "happy hour"

 Yep...didn't take long...our little group have been travelling together for 14 years now, and we do have fun,...the "gray nomads"  are "young at heart"

 But,..had to leave briefly on Saturday...wasn't going to miss the Rods Inc 50th celebrations....who would have thought, back when we were 14, that a hot rod club we started would still be going strong today?

 Benches were full of memories..

 some old, some recent, but all about the sport we love, and what keeps us ticking!

 even had transcripts from the minutes books from the 60s.....that was great to read!

 The Mt Gravatt club was dressed for the night...about 120 attended from memory.

 lots of faces, some old, some new, but all swapping stories.

 Live band was great...just a tad loud for this ol coot!

 They had a limited print run of a 48 page book, well worth getting, but be quick...ph the club to get a copy before they all go....0416 054 629

 We tried to put a list together of who has been in the club in that 50 year time-span...came up with nearly 250 that have been in it!..amazing!

 Umm...me, lost for words....said no one ever!

 lotza fun..the older members from the 60s/70s were flappin' gums all night!

 5 hours wasn't long enough.... we could have chatted about old times 'till the wee hrs. Was great to see George Higgins get acknowledged as the longest serving, and hardest working, member....40 years now........and also, long time member and supporter, Randy Bayer was awarded Life membership.

 so...for this week...we go on a cruise to the Rathdowney pub...meet at the BP at Yatala at 10 am..........or just wait on Mt Lindsay Hwy after Beaudesert, and tag along!

 hope it's as big as Bribie...that was a fun day!..over 70 seated for lunch!

 For no particular reason...this is how I feel from being at the beach....

 Now...some important bits for me...my magazine collecting is going well....and I have lots to swap or trade if possible, but I still need the following...Aust. Hot Rod, issue 1...and Oct 64, Jan 65, May/jun 65, May66, Jun 66, Dec 66, Aug 67, Oct 68, Nov 70, Dec 70, plus many more 70s.....similar story with AHRR, missing lots, but mainly some from 65/66/67/and 68 era...

 Graham craven asked me to post pics of the improved A sedan he has for sale.....all I know is...a recent import, as landed, Ford powered, and $33,000...now that sounds fair.

 He may be a tad negotiable...try him, on 0413 207 220...he can only say yes/no...

Tuesdays trivia....bit of everything here..updated Wed as well....

 Lifted this from facebook.....some of the work that Ian Ealison from Lilow Chassis is doing at the moment...

 nice seeing different designs..

 It was Bathurst Day last Sunday..but still a great roll=up for the coffee run

 a few new cars....always a good time catching up...I look forward to these!

 Leons T looking great as usual..

 even the Mayor of Russell Island turned up!

 Peter Crain wants to sell one of his Mustangs.....this one is rhd ..0490032901

 registered...but needs a tidy up here and there...$28,000.

 only needs a few bits maybe, like a new grille etc....or just keep driving it as is..

 has a very good conversion, by the looks...

 who doesn't love an early Mustang?

 clean interior...

 auto

 original 289..conversion on the firewall is very nice

 located in Brisbane...ph peter Crain...0490032901

 saw this..couldn't resist posting it..

 had to go to Darren Silichs house the other night...here's an A he has just about finished..nice detail, as you expect from him..

 another project in the shed is this hemi powered Model 40

 body is tilted up...but still you can see how much recess is needed.

 Malcolm still has the Spinner convert 4 sale.. $26,000 will get it...it's an original car, that was rebuilt/restored in the US many years ago.....rare car here...46 37 02 74.

 Phil Jones wants to sell his 34 sedan....not bad for $55,000!  0418 215003

 all steel except for the front fenders.....has current Qld LH10 rego..

 This is built on original chassis, so that usually helps for rego in some of the southern states.

 302 HO Windsor, with a C4, and a Centura rearend.

 L300 front, with R&P steering

 Phil Woodbridge just bought this steel 5 w in the US

 don't have details, but I think he is back now anyway..so ask him...

 Malcolm also has his twin spinner hardtop 4 sale still.....this and his convert are both very rare in Aust...don't think you will find any much cheaper, in the condition these are...

 John Davies still has his extremely straight Tudor body/fendrs for sale....this was listd incorrectly last time...price is $15.000..not sure what else goes with it, so ring John at Bayside Trimming 07 33485320 John sold his 28 5 w coupe, but also still has his good running/driving 28/29 Special coupe for sale, although someone is interested.....better ring him quick so u don't miss out....it is a cherry piece!

 Malcolms Victoria Hardtop

couldn't resist this pic of a twin cam Peugeot.............

 speaking of more cars for sale...Chris Dansie should have this one finished and ready for sale soon....will keep you posted...also here that ken Mitchell has a bunch of cars and parts that need moving on, including a 30/31 Spot Coupe, Deuce tub body n parts, Model A tub, more details later on....as some of it may be gone already...

 Looking forward to catching up with people this Saturday at the Rods Inc reunion....I hear that Bob Bowman and Dennis Cambell will be there, as well as Ian Ealison from Shep is maybe coming up for it......50 years...can't miss that party!!

 no doubt all the old trivia will be on display....Rods Inc have put out a book and DVD ov the clubs 50 years....limited copies...get yours before they all go..

 all 'round good guy, Darren Silich tells me he wants to start collecting parts to put a roadster together for his son......one thing he is missing at the moment is a really good cowl, so if you have one spare...please ring him at Oz Rods...07 3805 7155.

 here's Malcolms hardtop the day it arrived from USA

 coupla pics sent in from peter Maxted in Victoria.......nice roadster!

 this 5 w from Victoria looks great.....just plain and simple...love it!

 Forgot to mention, Les has said I put the price wrong last time...it's not 70K...he wants $65,000 for his all steel (but with fibreglass body...haha) 32 tudor, inj. 350, 700 R4, 9".

well, that's all I've got for the moment.....gotta go...grandpa duties today.....now, where's that pirate hat gone.....