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Title: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 12:30:36 pm
Hey guys... it's been a while!  Thought I'd try to post up a few pics from the recent Grand National Roadster Show.  First though, it was a HUGE HONOR to have VW's showcased at this event... just the BEST!  The whole thing kicked off on a Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of the Fairplex in Pomana with the "Drive-In for those of us lucky enough to have a car inside Building 9.  Sharon and I arrived at 3:30 pm to several long lines of waiting cars and eventual bedlam.  We finally got into the building and set up around 7:30 pm; our only beef!  Past all that drama, the next four days were a dream come true...



Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 12:34:27 pm

 :o



Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 12:36:25 pm
 :D


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 12:38:39 pm
 ;)


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 12:40:57 pm
 :)


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 12:42:57 pm
 :D


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 12:45:06 pm
 ;)


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 12:47:04 pm
 :)


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 12:49:02 pm
 :o


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 12:51:09 pm
 ;D


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 12:54:29 pm
 :D



Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 12:57:17 pm
 :)


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 13:00:23 pm
 8)


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 13:06:32 pm
 ;)


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 13:08:48 pm
 :)


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 13:11:02 pm
 ;D



Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 13:13:21 pm
 8)


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 13:15:41 pm
 :o :o :o
Back with even more later!


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Fastbrit on February 10, 2022, 13:34:06 pm
Welcome back, Sarge! We missed you. Give Sharon a hug for me (and Sarah says Hi!).


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 14:15:54 pm
Hey THANKS!!  As promised, a few more pics to share...



Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 14:18:52 pm
 :)


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 14:20:54 pm
 8)


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 14:23:11 pm
That second car in the previous post... a V8 Buick engine wedged in there mid-engine (note the exhaust portholes in the quarter panel)!


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 14:27:50 pm
Moving right along... Saturday was Drive-In day for cars to be parked up outside the show halls; GOOD to see!





Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 14:29:43 pm
 ;)



Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 14:34:40 pm
 That's about it for the VW stuff guys!





Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: karl h on February 10, 2022, 14:36:39 pm
super pics! even cars i saw at irvine meadows inthe 90ies


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 14:41:11 pm
Thanks Karl... sure was  F U N !!


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Stephen schmidt on February 10, 2022, 16:07:33 pm
Thanks for sharing all the pictures Sarge!


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: 67paulo on February 10, 2022, 16:56:23 pm
Great pictures Sarge. One of the best shows I have ever been to. Saturday was incredible, VW's everywhere. A once in a life time event for sure.


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: andrewlandon67 on February 10, 2022, 17:48:19 pm
Glad to see someone finally got some pics up beyond the regular social media sites! I've been impressed with how strong the Cal Look showing was, given the breadth of the VW scene, our little corner of it had quite a few strong contenders. Now to get that poor old blue '67 a loving home... Thanks for the exciting post, Sarge!


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Prowagen on February 10, 2022, 18:05:52 pm
Sweet photos Sarge, your 67 looking as awesome as ever!


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 19:01:51 pm
Thanks for the props guys... gotta say, it was a long wait for this show to happen what with the virus and all.  In the end, it was well worth it!  There were also two nice VW builds that vied for the Slonaker Award this year.  The second car is a Buddy Hale number; SWEET!!





Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 19:07:34 pm
The weather was perfect one day and cool/cloudy the next... a few shots outside.



Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 19:10:45 pm
  8)



Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 10, 2022, 19:14:47 pm
 :D


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Matty c on February 10, 2022, 21:31:28 pm
Great photos sarge, nice to have you back!


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Neil Davies on February 11, 2022, 00:29:17 am
Sarge! Spotted your car in a GNRS YouTube video a couple of days ago - still looking great! Thanks for the photos too, some really nice cars too.


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 11, 2022, 13:04:58 pm
Thanx for the kind words, guys!  Here are a few more "domestics" to look over...



Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 11, 2022, 13:08:56 pm
 ;D



Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 11, 2022, 13:14:00 pm
 ;)



Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 11, 2022, 13:20:56 pm
 8)



Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 11, 2022, 13:24:15 pm
 :o



Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 11, 2022, 13:26:50 pm
 :)



Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 11, 2022, 13:29:00 pm
 ;D



Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 11, 2022, 13:33:55 pm
 :D



Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: 56BLITZ on February 14, 2022, 08:26:36 am
Hey Sarge... thanks a bunch for posting the photos... you da man!  8)


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Good-Old-Ragtop60 on February 16, 2022, 09:29:48 am
So cool to see those cars! Many thanks for posting your phots!  8)
Really enjoyed and appreciated from Germany!


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Abadco2 on February 16, 2022, 21:26:29 pm
Great weekend at GNRS!  "A Gathering of Hot VWs" the show within a show, building #9, one of Hot VW/Cal Look/Aircooled finest moments(weekends).  Saturday Drive-In with particular attention to the Volkswagens parked between the buildings was pretty sweet as well.


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: mg on February 21, 2022, 20:53:21 pm
Fun photos like back in the 80s on a Saturday night inside the Orange County fair buildings at an Al Martinez VW show.  8)


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Andrew on February 22, 2022, 13:10:58 pm
Great photos, thanks for sharing :)


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: speedwell on February 22, 2022, 22:11:35 pm
thx for sharing bro , awesome pictures and car :o :o


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Peter on February 23, 2022, 16:42:08 pm
The green split is still my alltime favorite!


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on February 24, 2022, 23:29:50 pm
T H A N K S  guys... a once-in-a-life time dream come true and something never to be forgotten!  Who knew?!? ;D


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: j-f on February 27, 2022, 19:59:53 pm
Thanks for sharing, Sarge.

That's some much needed motivational pictures  :)


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 08, 2022, 07:00:00 am
Thanks for posting these pictures Sarge !!!!


  Frenchy


Title: Re: GNRS!
Post by: Sarge on April 08, 2022, 20:04:30 pm
My pleasure guys; wish I had more! ;D