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Title: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Sarge on August 03, 2009, 06:22:31 am Informal meeting at Angelo's today in Anaheim. Angelo's is a hamburger joint that features roller skating car hops and BEER ;D Say, isn't that... naw, it couldn't be, could it?? ::) ;) Big turnout of club cars even though it is hotter then hell. After swilling a few brews, we cruise past the old clubhouse digs on Chestnut St. then blast over to Nick's on Orangethorpe. Small but energetic crowd tonight.... a beautiful, warm evening in SoCal. Scott Kelly brought his dad, Larry in the yellow oval.
Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Sarge on August 03, 2009, 06:23:14 am more... ;)
Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Sarge on August 03, 2009, 06:25:52 am more... ::)
Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Stephan S on August 03, 2009, 07:14:54 am I love Dave Rosique's 1950 Bus, converted into a 4-bed penthouse in '69...
Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Jason Foster on August 03, 2009, 07:51:25 am Looks like a kick ass day was had. Sorry I missed out, spent the day at Raging Waters with the Fam.
Whats the cardboard sign say in front of Casey's ride??? Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Fastbrit on August 03, 2009, 08:34:31 am Looks like a kick ass day was had. Sorry I missed out, spent the day at Raging Waters with the Fam. "Will work for beer"Whats the cardboard sign say in front of Casey's ride??? Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: speedwell on August 03, 2009, 12:14:09 pm arghhh sunny socal , it's very different from here :'(
nice report bro rgd fabs Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Rennsurfer on August 03, 2009, 14:20:27 pm Good stuff, Sarge.
Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Sarge on August 03, 2009, 15:21:16 pm Thanks, guys! The best part for me yesterday was taking the shot on Orangethorpe... the sound of 10 sets of IDA's passing by at full song was just the best! 8) ;D
Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Casey on August 03, 2009, 15:35:09 pm With all the beer on board it was very difficult to parallel park into my tight spot. We needed two jacks and four boys to finally get it straightened out. What an armature huh. Ssshhhhheeeeshhhhh.
Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Jim Ratto on August 03, 2009, 16:14:34 pm Thanks, guys! The best part for me yesterday was taking the shot on Orangethorpe... the sound of 10 sets of IDA's passing by at full song was just the best! 8) ;D Nice drive yesterday. First out to Sarge's from Simi, kicked back and emptied some cans in the shade 8), nice mellow cruise thru Carbon Cyn, then all the usual circus antics we've come to expect when you mix the letters D K P with B E E R. Nice couple of romps on the go pedal over to Nicks. Had to slow way down at one point as there was this old guy with no shoes crossing Chestnut St, looking aimless. ::) No traffic at all... car drove itself. Good to make it out again, Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: johnl on August 03, 2009, 16:20:19 pm Nick's was fun last night. Brought the '63 out for the first time since last December. New motor, Wolfsburg West vent windows, bumpers and many new rubber pieces. Much time spent on the paint (28 years old). It was the marathon to get the old girl operable and there, but with the help of Bill Schwimmer, Greg Brinton and Rick Sadler stepping up far beyond the call of duty I was able to make it happen. :) :) :) :) Thanks guys, much appreciated ;D ;D ;D
First time the car has EVER had a header on it. Driving it to the event and then home with the "pop outs" open and hearing the rumble brought back many memories of eariler days. Even though it is currently a DP 1600 it "scoots" reasonably well. On the way home "Big Bus Dave", Mike Mahaffey and Dennis DeMarco followed me to Royze for a tour of the car collection (21 of them). A long time car buddy and I share the building and he keeps about half of his collection here. I think the guys enjoyed what they saw. Made it home a bit after 9pm. Opened the garage this morning to a strong gas smell (no, not Mexican food) :o :o and viewed a puddle of the stuff under the car. Guess that will be the project after work today. >:( >:( >:( ;D ;D Looking forward to using and enjoying the car once again........................... Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Sarge on August 03, 2009, 17:13:31 pm ....."then all the usual circus antics we've come to expect when you mix the letters D K P with B E E R." What is IT with B E E R??? ::) ;D ..... "Brought the '63 out for the first time since last December. New motor, Wolfsburg West vent windows, bumpers and many new rubber pieces. Much time spent on the paint (28 years old)." Good to see the '63 back on the street again, John! 8) Here's a few more pics.... Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Sarge on August 03, 2009, 17:24:11 pm more....
Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: John Rayburn on August 03, 2009, 17:30:49 pm Hey Sarge! How are the bottoms of your feet today? That pavement must have felt like the surface of the sun! Also, John Lazenby's car is looking and sounding great!
Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Jim Ratto on August 03, 2009, 17:36:50 pm nice shot of Jayburn, yours truly, and somebody I've been wanting to meet for a long time... the bus driver Dave Rosique.
Good meetin' you Dave, we need to sit around more often and sawp stories. I forgot to tell you about the guy over the counter that thought we shorted him when we sold him a set of 4 rebuilt rods. ;D Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: johnl on August 03, 2009, 17:44:47 pm Good to see the '63 back on the street again, John!
Thanks Jim !!! Great to have it back on the road. Now as Bill Schwimmer states, "you need to put something in the back". Maybe soon now that I have my stock back up motor. ;D ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: johnl on August 03, 2009, 17:47:40 pm Hey Sarge! How are the bottoms of your feet today? That pavement must have felt like the surface of the sun! Also, John Lazenby's car is looking and sounding great! Hey John, thanks !!!! Now about your wheels..... ::) ::) ::) ::) ::), were they really on the original Moon landing vehicle ??? ??? ??? Oh yeh, I forgot, that really never happened did it???? Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Fastbrit on August 03, 2009, 17:48:00 pm (http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9756.0;attach=32864;image)
Hey John, how about lending Dave some of your hair? And is that who I think it is sat next to you? Oh, hang on, he's not wearing a sweater round his shoulders... Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Dave Rosique on August 03, 2009, 17:54:21 pm nice shot of Jayburn, yours truly, and somebody I've been wanting to meet for a long time... the bus driver Dave Rosique. Good meetin' you Dave, we need to sit around more often and sawp stories. I forgot to tell you about the guy over the counter that thought we shorted him when we sold him a set of 4 rebuilt rods. ;D Yep, it was a fine evening at Nick's! It was good to meet you Jim, I'm looking forward to the next session... To John L, thanks for the "tour". It was awesome to see such fine examples of our great American automobiles... makes me want a Chrysler Wagon now ;) Good to get to know you, Mike M & Dennis D... I'm glad you guys like my 'ol Bus... it's 10 tons of fun! ~Dave Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: johnl on August 03, 2009, 18:06:28 pm (http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9756.0;attach=32864;image) Hey John, how about lending Dave some of your hair? And is that who I think it is sat next to you? Oh, hang on, he's not wearing a sweater round his shoulders... Hey John, save me some of that tranplant. I've got a hole toward the back of my head and more face than most. The color is off a bit, but that is what they make spray cans of paint for.... :o :o :o :o :o :o Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: johnl on August 03, 2009, 18:10:39 pm nice shot of Jayburn, yours truly, and somebody I've been wanting to meet for a long time... the bus driver Dave Rosique. Good meetin' you Dave, we need to sit around more often and sawp stories. I forgot to tell you about the guy over the counter that thought we shorted him when we sold him a set of 4 rebuilt rods. ;D Yep, it was a fine evening at Nick's! It was good to meet you Jim, I'm looking forward to the next session... To John L, thanks for the "tour". It was awesome to see such fine examples of our great American automobiles... makes me want a Chrysler Wagon now ;) Good to get to know you, Mike M & Dennis D... I'm glad you guys like my 'ol Bus... it's 10 tons of fun! ~Dave Dave, your more than welcome. Glad you enjoyed the car collection tour and I think your Bus is really cool. My wife Christie was across the street taking photos. If you bring it back I'd like to have her take the tour.... 8) 8) 8) Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Jim Ratto on August 03, 2009, 18:25:04 pm that pic was after a Nicks Grande cheeseburger (1lb of meat) and some onion rings. Ugh.
Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: kafercup on August 03, 2009, 18:26:24 pm that pic was after a Nicks Grande cheeseburger (1lb of meat) and some onion rings. Ugh. I was wondering about that....... Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Sarge on August 03, 2009, 18:33:25 pm Hey Sarge! How are the bottoms of your feet today? That pavement must have felt like the surface of the sun! Yesterday my feet were numb after our little visit to Angelo's... today they hurt like hell ::) :( Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: javabug on August 03, 2009, 19:36:53 pm Nice pictures, you bunch o' goofballs! ;D
If anything ever happens to Nick's, Dave's bus could be the new cruise location. Looks like it should have its own address. Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Jim Ratto on August 03, 2009, 19:50:14 pm which knucklehead was trying to pay the bill @ Angelos with his Pet Perks club card? ::)
Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Dave Rosique on August 03, 2009, 20:36:51 pm nice shot of Jayburn, yours truly, and somebody I've been wanting to meet for a long time... the bus driver Dave Rosique. Good meetin' you Dave, we need to sit around more often and sawp stories. I forgot to tell you about the guy over the counter that thought we shorted him when we sold him a set of 4 rebuilt rods. ;D Yep, it was a fine evening at Nick's! It was good to meet you Jim, I'm looking forward to the next session... To John L, thanks for the "tour". It was awesome to see such fine examples of our great American automobiles... makes me want a Chrysler Wagon now ;) Good to get to know you, Mike M & Dennis D... I'm glad you guys like my 'ol Bus... it's 10 tons of fun! ~Dave Dave, your more than welcome. Glad you enjoyed the car collection tour and I think your Bus is really cool. My wife Christie was across the street taking photos. If you bring it back I'd like to have her take the tour.... 8) 8) 8) Anytime John! You guys are welcome to adopt the bus as your new mascot (save Keith a little grief) ~DR. Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Sarge on August 03, 2009, 20:48:01 pm which knucklehead was trying to pay the bill @ Angelos with his Pet Perks club card? ::) ::) you'd have had better luck writing a check ;D Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Jim Ratto on August 03, 2009, 21:08:04 pm which knucklehead was trying to pay the bill @ Angelos with his Pet Perks club card? ::) ::) you'd have had better luck writing a check ;D would that be a Voit or a Wilson? Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: John Rayburn on August 04, 2009, 00:38:11 am That takes balls!
Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Jason Foster on August 04, 2009, 01:14:44 am Uhhhh... Jim....
I'm a little concerned about you're often found questionable pics you've posted in recent times..... I recall one with a few fellows habging out of a VW bus awhile back, hey bud just where are you surfing huh pal? I'm just sayin' ;) Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: John Rayburn on August 04, 2009, 01:22:48 am :D
Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: John Rayburn on August 04, 2009, 01:31:21 am John Lazenby, my wheels are the actual ones from the Lunar buggy. I bought them at an auction house in Hollywood, although I'm told the whole auction house was actually faked.
Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: SCOTTP on August 04, 2009, 02:14:13 am Hey Sarge,
We can always count you for great Pics! I rolled over to Ron Weiss's place where he snapped a few pics of the two "63's, then we headed out to Nick's. We ended up going over to Julio's with Mike Herbert to help lift a ghia body off the pan. Had a great time. Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Rennsurfer on August 04, 2009, 02:19:43 am Our good friend Dave brought a 1950 Flexible bus to Nick's Cruise Night, yesterday.
Mister Peabody: "Sherman, duly set the WABAC machine back to the year nineteen hundred fifty, if you'd be so kind." (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Cruise%20Night/NicksDavesBus.jpg) Down the long corridor. Along the way, a walk-in shower on one side and a tiled (yes, as in ceramic) bathroom located directly across. Thus leading into the sleeping area where four comfy bunks are awaiting your time travel back to the fifties. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Cruise%20Night/NicksDavesBus7.jpg) Also modern amenities, such as television, a microwave, and things of the like. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Cruise%20Night/NicksDavesBus2.jpg) The captain's view of a vast array of assorted Volkswagens gone Cal Look, such that it is. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Cruise%20Night/NicksDavesBus3.jpg) The rearward area where which particles of air make their escape and eventual release from the curves and convection that is a '50 Flexible. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Cruise%20Night/NicksDavesBus6.jpg) I smiled as I walked around to the leading edge of this beautiful vintage example of driving history. Not only a pair of Hella H4 headlamps... but 7" H1 units, complete with French compliant yellow halogen bulbs. A rather superb touch, thus adding to the overall vibe of this graceful six-wheeler. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Cruise%20Night/NicksDavesBus5.jpg) I've been around many vintage automobiles, airplanes, and boats. But what I sensed the most was a feeling not unlike that of walking around the inner-sanctum of a 1950 Douglas DC-3. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Cruise%20Night/NicksDavesBus4.jpg) Dave, thank you very much for bringing out your '50. I've been wanting to see it in person since the first pictures you sent me, last year. It is truly a work of art and my idea of road traveling. Seeing tons of modern day motor homes on the roads of So Cal everyday... it's refreshing to look at this neat white bus. Oh, and the square weave carpet is a nice touch, too. Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Ben67 on August 04, 2009, 02:23:47 am Great pics Sarge aand as always thank for the cold sandwiches.
Ahh...good time & cold bevrages. Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: SCOTTP on August 04, 2009, 02:25:17 am Mark....Nice PICS!!
Scott Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Rennsurfer on August 04, 2009, 03:17:33 am Thanks, Scott... good seeing you, last night.
John L. I liked seeing your car out, too. Can't wait to see it with the items that we discussed. If you need me to pick those up for you, please let me know... I live nearby and can bring 'em out to ya. Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Dave Rosique on August 04, 2009, 03:31:16 am Thanks, Scott... good seeing you, last night. John L. I liked seeing your car out, too. Can't wait to see it with the items that we discussed. If you need me to pick those up for you, please let me know... I live nearby and can bring 'em out to ya. Zoom tube, swamp cooler, roof rack & mudflaps?? ~ ;D Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Sarge on August 04, 2009, 04:27:10 am :D :o :o :o Hey Sarge, We can always count you for great Pics! I rolled over to Ron Weiss's place where he snapped a few pics of the two "63's, then we headed out to Nick's. We ended up going over to Julio's with Mike Herbert to help lift a ghia body off the pan. Had a great time. Cool pics! 8) 8) Our good friend Dave brought a 1950 Flexible bus to Nick's Cruise Night, yesterday..... Outstanding report and pics, Mark!! Dave, that bus is da $H*T!!! 8) 8) 8) ......"and as always thanks for the cold sandwiches." SSHHhhhhhhhhh, quiet.... you'll make Carlos jealous ::) ;) Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Rennsurfer on August 04, 2009, 04:58:34 am Zoom tube, swamp cooler, roof rack & mudflaps?? Hey, be nice... that's MY car that you're talkin' about, I reckon. ;D Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: John Rayburn on August 04, 2009, 07:47:24 am Mark, I love the new fender skirt treatment you did to your car. The windshield sunvisor looked good in body color , as well.
Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Rennsurfer on August 04, 2009, 08:15:41 am Mark, I love the new fender skirt treatment you did to your car. The windshield sunvisor looked good in body color , as well. Thanks, John. Wait till I install the bias ply whitewall retread tires. Dyno Don advised me that he digs VWs with those. Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: johnl on August 04, 2009, 15:36:19 pm John Lazenby, my wheels are the actual ones from the Lunar buggy. I bought them at an auction house in Hollywood, although I'm told the whole auction house was actually faked. I thought so.. ;) ;) Next your going to tell me that all of the hair on your head is really a "wig" and it is also from the "Moon Landing" off the movie set........... ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: johnl on August 04, 2009, 15:37:54 pm Thanks, Scott... good seeing you, last night. John L. I liked seeing your car out, too. Can't wait to see it with the items that we discussed. If you need me to pick those up for you, please let me know... I live nearby and can bring 'em out to ya. Thanks, I'm currently working on it, but if I need assistance I'll advise. :) :) :) Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Jim Ratto on August 04, 2009, 16:40:18 pm Uhhhh... Jim.... I'm a little concerned about you're often found questionable pics you've posted in recent times..... I recall one with a few fellows habging out of a VW bus awhile back, hey bud just where are you surfing huh pal? I'm just sayin' ;) you know there is this amazing new thing..... Google.... wow is this cool. ;D Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: John Rayburn on August 04, 2009, 17:14:48 pm John Lazenby, my wheels are the actual ones from the Lunar buggy. I bought them at an auction house in Hollywood, although I'm told the whole auction house was actually faked. I thought so.. ;) ;) Next your going to tell me that all of the hair on your head is really a "wig" and it is also from the "Moon Landing" off the movie set........... ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Jason Foster on August 04, 2009, 18:45:57 pm Killer pics Scott of the two '63's your car looks better every time I see it and Jason Brintons is no slouch either.
Mark great job pnce again with the pics and Dave that's a radical ride! Jim nice avatar... :D ;D Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: iowa mark on August 05, 2009, 00:04:13 am Dave, your bus brings back some memories from when I had lots more brain cells than today. A friend and I flipped a coin to see who was going to buy a '49 Flexible we spotted in the paper for $300. I lost and we fixed it up enough for him to head off to college in it. Straight 8 Buick with a crash-box 4 speed and 18 miles of the world's sloppiest shift linkage. The exhaust manifold had a crack in it, and at night there was this flashing of blue lights through the rear louvers when you would let up on the throttle to shift. What a beast. He lived in it for two years down by Iowa State U. with no running water, except a garden hose from the neighbor, a single 110v extension cord, and zero heat. I still wonder who got the best of that deal for the bus. It was painted turd brown, and nobody questioned the color choice. ::) Your's looks amazing! Great job!
Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Dave Rosique on August 05, 2009, 04:29:42 am Dave, your bus brings back some memories from when I had lots more brain cells than today. A friend and I flipped a coin to see who was going to buy a '49 Flexible we spotted in the paper for $300. I lost and we fixed it up enough for him to head off to college in it. Straight 8 Buick with a crash-box 4 speed and 18 miles of the world's sloppiest shift linkage. The exhaust manifold had a crack in it, and at night there was this flashing of blue lights through the rear louvers when you would let up on the throttle to shift. What a beast. He lived in it for two years down by Iowa State U. with no running water, except a garden hose from the neighbor, a single 110v extension cord, and zero heat. I still wonder who got the best of that deal for the bus. It was painted turd brown, and nobody questioned the color choice. ::) Your's looks amazing! Great job! Good story Mark! I've had my share of turd buses over the years! I landed on this one in the early 90's and never regretted a minute of it... More smiles to the mile ;D Props to Fred! Your photography is amazing my friend!! Thanks ;) ~Dave Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: speedwell on August 05, 2009, 14:07:36 pm cool bus dave , may be the best motor home i ever seen , and may be the best one to travel across the US ;D
;) fabs Title: Re: Hey, Nick's Here Post by: Dave Rosique on August 05, 2009, 14:51:03 pm Thanks Fabs :) ~DR. |