Panheads

A few random Panhead pics from this year.

 Bacon

Big Mike

Damn! She still looks good!

I have a few trips coming up next month. So, I took advantage of the long weekend and washed my Ford truck.

12 years old with 270,000 miles. She's still going strong and looks good doing it.\

Got Scout?

Alex just finished his. 

Slick!

Florida Op "Pat" checks in.

She just picked up her new ride.

Good on ya sis.

Another legend gone.

The racing community has lost another legend. Stewart Hilborn crossed the final finish line on 12/17/13.

Hilborn invented the constant flow mechanical fuel injector in the 40's. He had a passion for all things fast and set a world land speed record in 1948 using his MFI system. A system everybody said would not work. He was 96.

The Gearhead express.

Kevin picked up a new ride. I think a road trip is in the planning stages already.

An American Legend turns 60

The original idea was first conceived by Harley Earl and was put into production in 1953 but it wasn't until the V8 small block and Zora Duntov that the Corvette really took off. Considered by many as Americas Premier Sports Car, the Corvette turns 60 this year.

 With wins at Le Mans, Sebring, Laguna Seca, and many more over the years, the Corvette has earned it's spot among other great cars of the world.

 With the likes of Dick Thompson, Don Yenko, Mickey Thompson, Smokey Yunick, and Roger Penske driving and tuning the cars, the Corvette was hard to beat in the 60's at any race track.

 In the 70's even James Garner had a Corvette race team.

 The body style of the 68' thru 82' Corvette is unmistakable.

 

Now in its seventh generation the Corvette shows no signs of slowing down.

With a win at the 61st annual 12 hours at Sebring its sure off to a good year.

Happy Birthday Corvette. 

Iron Lords Car Club Party

After a day of looking at all things auto and greasy, followed up by a steak dinner (my reward to Pepper for not bitching about looking at parts), how else would I end the day? Well, with a bash at the Iron Lords CC Garage. The guys in the club throw a great party with no attitudes allowed. It was a good thing we ate first before heading there. The BBQ was long gone by 7pm. They went through 90lbs of BBQ, 4lbs of Naner puddin, and an unknown amount of liquid refreshment in various forms.

 Music was supplied by the Straight 8's.

 As usual there were a ton of cool rods in full effect.

 Projects of every stage of build are there for visitors to check out. For some reason my camera wouldn't take a a picture of the black Buick gasser being built.

 I've said it before and I mean it. The guys from the Iron Lords CC are some really cool cats. No attitudes and are willing to talk to anyone about their rides. Even a dumb ass like me.

 My favorite Scout was there again. I still haven't met the owner of this thing. This time it was joined by a few more Internationals. Alex at my work is building a Scout. Maybe I can convince him to let me shoot it for the blog when finished.

Once again a big "THANKS", goes out to the Iron Lords CC for have a great party. 

I was able to dodge Miss Heather for the night. Rumor is she has a bone to pick with me about a dinner. Heather I just can't complete with Big Mikes cooking. I'm going through cook books looking for gourmet hot dog recipes. I will let you know as soon as I find one.

Dirty Ed 

The Food Lion Auto Fair

Was in town again. 

Pepper and I had been cooper up in the Casa De Moto for too long and decided to head on over.

If you've never been to the Auto Fair and you are into American sports cars, muscle cars, hot rods, rat rods, parts, signs, collectables, and all things greasy. Well then your missing out.

This four day event is held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway over four days and you will need all four days to see it all.

 Arriving at the speed way, we made our way up through the gates to the track. View from the stands gives you an idea of how huge this event really is. Don't forget to wear good walking shoes. You'll need them.

 These pictures don't do the show justice. There are cars and vendors all over the track, infield, walk ways, and in the field outside the track. We arrived at 10am, checked out the show non stop until 5pm and still didn't see half of what was there.

 My little 10 year old Cannon Power Shot has been acting up lately. So instead of getting to see pictures of Cobras, Mustangs, Vettes, and all the other rods that were there. You get to see the Scrambler I drooled over. MY camera worked long enough for me to get pics of two cars and that was it for the day. Maybe its time I start looking for a new camera.

At least I got a picture of this killer hauler. 

If you do go, I have to warn you and suggest a few things.

1. Water and soda are $5 at all the food vendors. Some parts vendor have water at their stands for a $1 or $2 donation so skip the food vendors and head to the swap meet area. 

2. Bring sun screen. Being the first event of the year for me I forgot, but my farmer tan is in full effect now. Even my big goofy hat didn't protect my neck. 

3. If your looking for parts, plan on being there at least two days. Three would be better. This thing is huge, you will do alot of walking, looking and talking with vendors and people. You just can't do it all in one day.

4. Bring a cart, back pack , or wagon to haul your newly acquired goodies around. Even a SU carb gets heavy after a few hours in the sun. A wagon or cart is a good way to bring a cooler with you beverage of choice.

5. Make sure you fuel lines are in good condition. We followed a Galaxy out of the parking lot. My truck is a diesel but for smoe reason I keep smelling gas. Not a rich running car, I smelled gas and a lot of it. About a half mile down the road the Galaxy cut out and started smoking under the hood. Yep it was on fire. I hope they got it put out before it totaled the car. No pictures from the fire. 

Fucking camera!

Dec 7th

AMCA Denton, NC

This is the third year I have dragged my ass out to the AMCA meet in Denton, NC. I always have a good time here, checking out old shit. Motorcycles, parts, memorabilia, and don't forget the home made ice cream!!!

If the record was still in it, this would have been hard to pass up.

OH!! BLUES!!!!!!!

The second motorcycle I owned was a '83 Kawi GPZ 550. Mine was nowhere near as nice as this one.

Now for sale at an antique meet. Fuck!!! I'm feeling old!

If you like vintage iron, then you should go here. Indians, Triumphs, BSAs, Harleys, Etc...

They are all here and more. There was a ton of BMW parts and bikes this year too.

Nicely done Knuckle.

Now when was the last time you saw one of these?!?!

Complete with number plate and decals. I didn't even bother to ask how much.

I have enough shit.

Clean Pan.

These guys just rode in from Maggie Valley. About 90% of them were vintage bikes.

We left just as the hipsters started showing up. Nice VWs though.

We got to catch up with a few friends that we had not seen in awhile and check out a bunch of cool old shit. I'm looking forward to going again next year.

E J Potters last run.

Looks like I have a video to get!!!

Another Legend has passed.

E. J. Potter The Michigan Madman.

1941-2012 R.I.P.

He was famous for first, sticking a V8 into a Harley 45 frame with a Whizzer fuel tank.

This bike can be seen at the Don Garlits museum in Ocala, FL.

On a 7" wide drag slick, he would do 1/4mile burnouts at speeds over 100mph.

Those old tires just could not hook up.

Later he broke 200mph in a 1/4 mile using a jet powered trike.

After a few accidents on the motorcycle, he switched to cars figuring they would be a little safer.

Here he is installing a V12 Allison aircraft engine into one of his drag cars.

Later he moved on to tractor pulling. His first tractor was know as "Ugly" with it's Allison V12 Engine.

"Double Ugly" had two V12's in it.

There is a book on him. Read it if you are a gear head of any kind.

Thanks to BadMonkey for sending me the link.

I would have missed it.

Carol Shelby R.I.P.

1923-2012

The automotive world will never see another like him.

Anyone remember Pappy and VMF214 the Black Sheep?

Still one or two of these!

Saw these two in Raleigh at a Antique Military Firearms Show.

Anyone know what those pie shaped things are on the tires?

How much fun would it be to drive one of these!!!

OH YEAH!!!!!!

Anyone who knows me, knows that I believe in and enjoy of our 2nd amendment rights.
I may have to make this one next year if my paper work comes through.
 From the Silencer Shoot 2011 Enjoy!!!

Check out the red hot cans at night!!  SICK!!!

We do this for fun in the USA!!!!!

While I was in Knoxville.

Mike sent me a picture of the chopper that arrived at Lynn's.

Talk about home security!!

The Harley Davidson Museum

Evan sent me these from the HD museum in Milwaukee.

Nice! Go there on a business trip, check out the museum and get paid.

Cool pics.

Speaking of my beautiful Ford Dually.

In December of 2001, I took delivery of my first and only NEW ride.

A 2002 FORD F-350, 4 door, 8 foot bed, 7.3 turbo diesel, 2 wheel drive dually.

Well, she just passed the 200,000 mile mark, and is still going strong!

Bill had the truck and snapped this pic when she hit the mark.

Thanks Bill.

And Thanks to my Ford.