Salinas to Austin 4.3

Here are some shots I took Saturday night on S.Congress Ave in Austin.

I enjoy the entire trip every year, but I think the cruising on Congress is my favorite. It brings back good memories of Paso Robles.

I was telling my brother that it was pretty cool that newer rides jump in the mix that don't fit in the Lonestar Round Up, makes the cruising real!

This 62 bubble top sounded and looked like a beast on the street!

The Austin Police were in full force... but know how to handle the crowd. It's good to see the police not over react to a little bit of cruising.

Two Northern California customs that drove all the way to Austin.

A better look at the two customs on S. Congress.

We were doing a little bit of drinking while watching the cruising.. Don't worry we poured in cups and cleaned up after ourselves... and actually picked up a few cans that we didn't drink.

What a fun time... Many thanks to Greg Lazzerini, Jesus Villalobos, Juan Godinez, Jesus Espinoza, "Flat Top" Bob Owens, Jeff Norwell, Neil Candy, Steve Wertheimer and the rest of the Kontinentals, Ryan Cochran, Pee Wee and all the people we met over in Texas!

-Juan

Lonestar Round Up Top Ten

Here's my personal Top Ten list of cars at the Round Up this year(Not Deadend Magazine's... I'm sure my brother would pick a different Top Ten)

It was hard to choose only 10 cars... there was some nice cars.

In no Particular order..

This truck was real simple and clean, Bruces Hot Rod Shop did an outstanding job.

What a nice little gasser.

This Ford was nice, If you would've explained to me this car in words I don't think I would've liked it... but seeing it in person I think it works!

Very clean mild classy custom.

Jeff Norwell's pick-up looked great in person.

Nice Sedan.. I don't know why but to me cars look killer in black!

The HemRod... Not my favorite color... but what a great build.

Nice simple and very cool.

Steve's Caddy is really classy.

Anytime Lee Pratt's 58 is in attendance it will probably make my top ten list.

I enjoyed the Lonestar Round Up very much and I'll post more soon.

If you haven't been to this show... make it a point to do so!

-Juan

Salinas to Austin 4.1

Another year, another trip to Austin, another great time!

This year my brother and I drove our buddy Oscar's custom 1950 Ford Shoebox Wagon...
Oscar is crazy for letting us borrow his car, and we're crazy for taking it. But the car drove to and from Austin (over 3,200 miles) like a champ!

Here's some photos from the road and some from the gallery...

Before we left we had to move my Lincoln... It took a team effort, thanks to my brother, Freddy, Silk & Marquez!

On the way to Austin we stopped in Phoenix for the night then stopped in Tucson to eat some Mariscos. Of course I had to have a Campechana!

about 3am at a very lonely gas station we stopped to as up and put on extra socks, jackets and gloves for the freezing weather.

just a few of the bugs that lost their lives on the car.

I had to blast some dj sho-t stickers while on the road.

Once we got to Austin my brother needed a rest after 16 hours straight on the road, I went to the gallery to help set up our photos...

Here's Weesner deciding how to put up his artwork.

Our photos next to George Brainard's and George Barris' photos.

Some Von Franco, Jeff Norwell and John Mearns arte.

Here's a closer look at John Mearn's artwork... cool stuff.

I'll post more photos and stories soon.

In the mean time, enjoy.

-Juan

Lone Star Round-Up 3.2

Well finally made some time to go through my photos from my Texas trip.

here are some photos from Saturday & Sunday at the Round Up & Wellington Texas.

Hope you dig 'em.

Saturday

This was the Round-Up, I thought this kid's expression was priceless


After the show we had a bite to eat then headed to Congress Ave. (That police lady popped me for open container, but let me go... she said, "If you can put that beer in a cup for me, I don't know it's beer".... now that's Southern Hospitality)


There was already tons of people lining the streets...


I walked upstairs to check out the gallery... and you can see how packed Congress Ave. was


We were having too much fun, and the sun seemed to go down real quick...


Cars were cruising around all night


My buddy Juan wanted me to get a pic of his Chevy in front of the Continental Club.. It was pretty hard.. lots of cars, cops, people getting in the way.. plus I had had a few drinks.


Took a few before the police told me to get out of the street.


Had to take a photo of the Continental Club sign


Big Watcha & Greg


Noah pointing something out... (the pics get worse & worse... haha)


El Jefe's car


Sunday..

Woke up early Sunday morning to pack & get ready to leave Austin for Wellington, snapped a few pics of Rod Powell with Flat Top Bob & Neil the Snowback with the artwork Rod did for them.


A close-up of Neil's little man.


When we got to Wellington (about 7 hr drive) We were greeted by Chabelita..


A last shot before we called it a night.... I can shoot all day & night for a month at Wellington Texas and not get bored... Cool stuff.

I'll post the rest of my trip later...

-Juan

Lonestar Round Up 3.1

I shouldn't call this Lonestar Round Up 3.1 but more like Texas 3.1..

You see the main destination in my trip to Texas is the Round Up, but I go other places while I'm there... Thanks to Flat Top Bob...

I had a blast! Caught up with friends, made new ones..

Special thanks to:
Flat Top Bob - Hot Rod Hero, Junk Yard Kid, Great Friend, Tour Guide... Sweet Heart
Steve Wertheimer - El Jefe, Hardest Working Guy... Kontinental
Jeff Norwell - Snowback, Great Friend, Hot Rod Artist... Clown
Neil & Ronda Candy - Snowback, Good People, Patient (with me)
Big Watcha - Tio
Greg Lazzerini - Boss, Drinking Partner
Rod Powell - Hero, Artist, Legend... Rod
Juan (48 Chevy) - Good Friend, Patient, Good Dude
Lee Pratt - Legend, Artist, Good Friend
The Road Rockets - Good Bunch of Guys
Jimmy White (& crew) - Builders, Hot Rodders.. Roommates
... and to everyone else I came across in Texas... You made my trip!

Anyways, here's the first set of photos of my trip

Tuesday

First time flyer... Not bad, I like looking down



Wednesday

Woke up early (4:30 Texas time, 2:30 Cali Time) to head from Wellington to Austin, bout 7 hr drive


Setting up the Art Gallery is always fun, we always need last minute supplies and always are waiting on some artists (artists will be artists)


Here's Jeff Norwell & Flat Top Bob putting up Norwell's pieces..


The list of guys we were waiting for


Looking down..

Thursday

The Snowbacks (Jeff & Neil) at Reggies BBQ


Steve gave us a label maker to make some labels for the Art Gallery and of course we fooled around with it... haha


El Jefe's Merc


Franco, Norwell, Wertheimer, Owens... Real Hot Rodders!


Deadend Magazine photos finally up, next to Von Franco & Jeff Norwell


Buenas Noches!

Friday



Jimmy V's ride


Jimmy Vaughn rockin out


Lou Anne... This lady can sing!


Neil enjoying the show


Jimmy is pretty good..


El Jefe thanking Jimmy & the band for a great performance.

I will post more pics from my trip later... Way more stuff!

-Juan