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Title: Donut Derelicts Post by: Rennsurfer on August 15, 2009, 17:37:05 pm Met up with Greg Brinton and my best friend (since '72), Bob, at the Donut Derelicts gathering in Huntington Beach this morning. It starts at around 0500-0530hrs. every Saturday morning like clockwork. Bob helped start up the tradition as he lives right across the street from the venue. If you like hot rods and just out of the ordinary cars... this place is worth checkin' out.
Next time, I won't forget my camera in the car. I only snapped a few pics towards the end when everyone was clearin' out. By 0800hrs. the place is almost devoid of any of these cars. Gotta respect the local businesses which open an hour later. Easily, the oldest car in attendance today... a vintage steam powered example of early automotive history. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Events/DonutDsteamcar.jpg) One of the coolest motorcycles I've ever laid eyes on. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Events/DonutDmilitarycycle.jpg) When I hear the term "gasser", I instantly picture '50s and '60s American cars exactly like this Chevelle. Guess I've been hanging around a different crowd all of my life. Never heard the term applied to any other type of car till I first visited The Lounge. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Events/DonutDgasserChevelle.jpg) Another cool bike. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Events/DonutDcycle.jpg) Boss Hog V8 powered bike eclipses smaller Honda Trail model. Thing sounded like a full on hot rod car when it pulled in. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Events/DonutDcycles.jpg) This older gal was very proud of her '50s period perfect lowrider. Every detail nailed... down to the Appleton spotlights and blue-dots on the tail lights. She left the same time as us, so I shot a few road pics like this. We gave her thumbs up at one of the red lights. She was truly enjoying her car, smiling, and rightly so. Wish that I had a better image of her... 'cause she appeared to have walked right off of the I Love Lucy studio stage. CLASSIC. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Events/DonutD1950.jpg) If any of you ever want to meet up there, just let me know. It's a pretty short drive for me. Title: Re: Donut Derelicts Post by: Sarge on August 15, 2009, 21:45:03 pm Nice pics, dude 8) 8) That is a cool show and being close to the beach, would make a sweet stop on a coastal, early morning cruise. Whataya think??
Title: Re: Donut Derelicts Post by: Speed-Randy on August 15, 2009, 21:53:36 pm like the one we did last month? ???
Title: Re: Donut Derelicts Post by: Sarge on August 15, 2009, 21:59:46 pm like the one we did last month? ??? Rayburn sez that one last month was a hoax... ::) Title: Re: Donut Derelicts Post by: John Rayburn on August 15, 2009, 22:01:23 pm like the one we did last month? ??? Rayburn sez that one last month was a hoax... ::) Title: Re: Donut Derelicts Post by: Sarge on August 15, 2009, 22:03:00 pm like the one we did last month? ??? Rayburn sez that one last month was a hoax... ::) It was faked by Hollywood on the Moon! SEE!!! ;) Title: Re: Donut Derelicts Post by: Rennsurfer on August 15, 2009, 22:40:09 pm Sarge, that's an excellent idea. In fact, if anyone's ever interested in going... post up or contact me I'm always up to go.
Title: Re: Donut Derelicts Post by: Sarge on August 15, 2009, 23:10:11 pm Sarge, that's an excellent idea. In fact, if anyone's ever interested in going,,, post up or contact me I'm always up to go. We'll have to discuss the matter at a certain up-coming event... ;) Title: Re: Donut Derelicts Post by: John Rayburn on August 15, 2009, 23:11:30 pm Mark, did you have donuts?
Title: Re: Donut Derelicts Post by: Sarge on August 15, 2009, 23:12:56 pm Mark, did you have donuts? Move along, son....Mark's busy right now ::) Title: Re: Donut Derelicts Post by: John Rayburn on August 15, 2009, 23:25:36 pm Eating donuts?
Title: Re: Donut Derelicts Post by: Rennsurfer on August 16, 2009, 04:02:39 am We'll have to discuss the matter at a certain up-coming event... ;) Most affirmative. Mark, did you have donuts? No, Sir... opted out of the coffee & donut theory and went across the street for a Clif™ bar and a tea with blue agave, instead. Figured that I'm gonna be eating all sorts of stuff that's bad for my health, tomorrow. So that's my way of offsetting the nutritional balance... or imbalance, as it were. ;D Title: Re: Donut Derelicts Post by: John Rayburn on August 16, 2009, 06:31:48 am .
Title: Re: Donut Derelicts Post by: Speed-Randy on August 17, 2009, 00:38:45 am like the one we did last month? ??? Rayburn sez that one last month was a hoax... ::) It was faked by Hollywood on the Moon! SEE!!! ;) Title: Re: Donut Derelicts Post by: Luftkraft on August 17, 2009, 11:03:31 am nice cars, more pics?
Title: Re: Donut Derelicts Post by: Rennsurfer on August 17, 2009, 14:18:04 pm nice cars, more pics? Sadly, I don't have any more pics. Sorry. Like I posted, I didn't get my camera from the car till we were leaving. I was having too much fun looking at cars and talking with friends. I'll get my act together the next time. Title: Re: Donut Derelicts Post by: Dave Rosique on August 17, 2009, 19:32:35 pm Good report Mark, thanks for the photos. Dig the BSA... looks familiar ::) ~DR. Title: Re: Donut Derelicts Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on August 18, 2009, 06:46:46 am As soon as I have the 32 Hot Rod Lincoln done I will be making the trip to the donut get together. I will let everyone know as well. Thanks Frenchy Title: Re: Donut Derelicts Post by: Rennsurfer on August 18, 2009, 13:45:43 pm Thanks, Dave. And Frenchy... looking very forward to seeing your 32 there. It'll fit in rather nicely with that crowd. Just say the word, and I'll gladly meet ya there.
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