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« on: January 04, 2008, 21:29:01 pm » |
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Last Sunday morning, the wife and I drove down to The Original House of Pancakes in Anaheim for breakfast. Afterwards, we decided to take a look at downtown Anaheim and visit some of the old DKP "historical hot spots." As we were looking around, I thought it might be fun to drive back home and get the bug and the camera and share some of the history with you guys... I tried the black and white deal for the nostalgic look   I didn't take this first pic, but it will give you a feel for downtown Anaheim in the early '60's. The Pickwick on the right was our old meeting place. It was established in 1929 and demolished in 1988. |
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« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2008, 21:43:41 pm » |
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This next shot is out in front of what used to be Select Auto Sales on Harbor Blvd. We spent a lot of time parked here heckling passers by for race action.   The original Carl's restaurant was directly across the street and was the site of many fried chicken eating contests. I think Don Crane held the record at 21 pieces |
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« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2008, 21:48:47 pm » |
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Around the corner from Select is La Palma Park. Our first DKP car show was held there in the mid '60's.
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« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2008, 21:53:35 pm » |
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Down the street from La Palma Park is Anchor Muffler where damn near all of us had our exhaust systems modified...
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2008, 21:54:41 pm » |
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Way cool Sarge  |
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2008, 21:58:03 pm » |
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very very nice picture sarge
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« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2008, 22:01:14 pm » |
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Cool stuff, Sarge. What happens if you take your Bug there for an exaust today??? |
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« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2008, 22:01:53 pm » |
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Where did all the drinking take place? |
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« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2008, 22:06:22 pm » |
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this is so cool, thanks for showing us.
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« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2008, 22:13:44 pm » |
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« Last Edit: January 04, 2008, 22:30:43 pm by Sarge »
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« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2008, 23:02:00 pm » |
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cool pics sarge!!!! Thanks!!!  Ratto got his mullet done at that beauty salon  |
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« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2008, 23:08:09 pm » |
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NICE PIC'S SARGE AND EVEN NICER STORYS...KEEP THEM COMING
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« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2008, 23:51:57 pm » |
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cool pics sarge!!!! Thanks!!! Ratto got his mullet done at that beauty salon is that the one where got your waxing done? you bringing the beer Sunday or what? |
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« Reply #13 on: January 05, 2008, 00:09:42 am » |
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Heading south on Anaheim Blvd, just past the Pickwick, is the Anaheim Public Library. In the summer, when it was too hot in the clubhouse, we'd have meetings outside on the lawn...a perfect place to harrass passing motorists for a little race... |
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« Reply #14 on: January 05, 2008, 00:24:00 am » |
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cool pics sarge!!!! Thanks!!! Ratto got his mullet done at that beauty salon is that the one where got your waxing done? you bringing the beer Sunday or what? my bikini wax Sorry dude!!! I'll be in San Diego on Sunday (work related) !!! I owe you guys some cold ones!!! |
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« Reply #15 on: January 05, 2008, 00:24:46 am » |
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Heading south on Anaheim Blvd, just past the Pickwick, is the Anaheim Public Library. In the summer, when it was too hot in the clubhouse, we'd have meetings outside on the lawn...a perfect place to harrass passing motorists for a little race... that is an awesome picture.............  |
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« Reply #16 on: January 05, 2008, 00:28:09 am » |
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great story sarge -- let the pix coming...
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« Reply #17 on: January 05, 2008, 00:33:20 am » |
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In this pic, I'm parked in front of what used to be the clubhouse...imagine two bugs, lined up in the opposite direction, blasting off down the street. It happened MANY times |
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« Reply #18 on: January 05, 2008, 00:38:39 am » |
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« Reply #19 on: January 05, 2008, 00:53:56 am » |
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very very nice picture sarge
Thank You! Cool stuff, Sarge. What happens if you take your Bug there for an exaust today??? Don't ask... Where did all the drinking take place? Aside from The Warehouse, Elmer's Play-More Lounge across from the Pickwick...I can still smell the inside of that place! this is so cool, thanks for showing us.
Thanks Nicolas! cool pics sarge!!!! Thanks!!! Ratto got his mullet done at that beauty salon Your welcome, Carlos! Somebody say MULLET?? NICE PIC'S SARGE AND EVEN NICER STORYS...KEEP THEM COMING
THANKS, JOHN! great story sarge -- let the pix coming...
Thanks, Turtle! |
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« Reply #20 on: January 05, 2008, 01:00:23 am » |
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Great pics and some cool memories there Sarge!
--louis
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« Reply #21 on: January 05, 2008, 01:01:34 am » |
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Awsome thread dude and thnks for the pic's |
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« Reply #22 on: January 05, 2008, 01:07:33 am » |
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Is that the same Schneider Motors that was later located on Chapman in Orange?? |
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« Reply #23 on: January 05, 2008, 01:28:24 am » |
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great story!
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« Reply #24 on: January 05, 2008, 02:05:30 am » |
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Thanks Sarge,
I like the photos that have just your car in them. You cannot tell what year it was. Could have been yesterday, could have been a long time ago.. I also like the old photos. All of the cars are cool..Maybe see you Sunday Bill
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« Reply #25 on: January 05, 2008, 02:42:17 am » |
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Thanks Sarge,
I like the photos that have just your car in them. You cannot tell what year it was. Could have been yesterday, could have been a long time ago.. I also like the old photos. All of the cars are cool..Maybe see you Sunday Bill
One more for the road... See you Sunday, Bill! |
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« Reply #26 on: January 05, 2008, 03:14:27 am » |
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Very very cool Sarge. Wish I coulda been there to enjoy it with you- no matter if it was 35 years ago, or yesterday |
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« Reply #27 on: January 05, 2008, 04:53:23 am » |
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Thanks for the history lesson, sarge. Cool pictures. I need to take my car out and get some pictures, but it will have to wait till a dryer weekend  |
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« Reply #28 on: January 05, 2008, 06:14:21 am » |
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Thanks Sarge for the history lessons. I just don't get enough of this stuff. Always facinated on how it was back then! The times I do talk to you I always ask you questions about that time of how it started. I think this is a good beginning of a book that should be published. |
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« Reply #29 on: January 05, 2008, 08:57:32 am » |
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