Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Rocky's At it Again!
Just ran across another vehicle for sale on eBay posted by the former owner of my 1950 Chevrolet.
This week he has listed this cool Cadillac camper. It would make a cool rod and is sure to get lots of attention cruising, camping, or at rod runs and car shows. To check out the cad and the auction, check out: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/rat-rod-cadillac-gasser-hot-rod-rv-camper_W0QQitemZ190218487504QQcmdZViewItem
Can You Say..."More Ivy Tech Photos"?



Well you can tell we are nearing the end of another school year. My life has gotten pretty busy over the past couple of weeks. This week we are administering the Ohio Achievement Tests so the "stress" level in the building is a bit elevated.


Haven't had much chance this week to upload the rest of the photos I took last Saturday at the 2008 Ivy Tech Car Show in Richmond, Indiana. Thought I'd try to get a few posted this evening. It will be the weekend before you know it, and I'd like to get to a cruise-in in Greensfork, Indiana on Saturday. I'm not sure if it will work out, I've got to chaperone another middle school dance on Friday night, then attending an alumni banquet Saturday evening, but hopefully I'll feel like getting to the car show on Saturday morning.





More pictures of some late arrivals at the 2008 Ivy Tech Car Show in Richmond, Indiana.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Still MORE photos from the Richmond Ivy Tech Car Show



Here are a few more photographs taken at the 2008 Ivy Tech Car Show held in Richmond Indiana on April 26, 2008.



I would once again like to thank all those who read my blog. Whether you are a one time "fly by" or a regular visitor, I certainly appreciate the chance to share my interest in cars with you. I would especially like to thank those who take the time to leave comments. Positive feedback is ALWAYS welcome (heck if you've got ideas to make this blog even better...I'd appreciate that too.)


And a special "shout out" to Mike! Thanks for the tip on the leaded vs. unleaded gasoline question I posed last week. Also thanks for the info about Hagerty Classic Car Insurance.


Thought I would take the time to clarify my interest in cars. Please don't get me wrong. I certainly enjoy restored classic cars. I also equally enjoy seeing old cars that have been re engineered with all of the upgrades, technology, and goodies of today. But I have a real interest at this point in my life in the "traditional hot rod". Cars that highlight what a creative guy can do on a shoe string budget, in a small garage, working on weekends with his buddies. I like cars that have very unique features...not that there is anything wrong with some old iron with a late model Chevy 350 under the hood, but to me that is pretty common. I would rather see a guy bring something to a show that isn't the "norm". That's why I think I plan to hop up the straight six-cylinder under the hood of my 1950 Chevrolet vs. looking for a more powerful, modern power plant to cram between the frame rails.




Well...that's it for this post. Still have several photos from the show that I will try to get posted this week. Have an AWESOME last week of April. For those of us that work with kids in the state of Ohio it is state achievement testing week....so this week will be busy for me! I'm looking forward to finishing the week and enjoying another beautiful Indiana weekend. Rumor has it that there is a car show in a little berg near Hagerstown, Indiana next Saturday. Maybe I'll be able to get the Chevy over there! If so, I'll be sure to take the camera!
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
Scruffy
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Ivy Tech Car Show, Richmond, Indiana April 26, 2008


Well, today marked the being of this year's car show circuit for my family. My father, my 16 year old son, my 2 year old son, and I drove to nearby Richmond, Indiana for the annual Ivy Tech College Car Show.



The show was from 9 am to 2 pm. I had originally planned to take my car, but since I just had the VIN inspection done at 11:00 pm last evening, I haven't had a chance to get it plated yet.



The day started with overcast skies and a chilly wind. In fact, we received some rain last evening and as you can see from these pictures taken early in the day, the weather kept many car owners at home this year.
We have attended this show annual since about 1999. The show isn't huge, but it usually brings in a nice mix of vehicles.



I'm not a big 50's Ford guy, but this one was a nice example.
As the day progressed, the sun began to peek out from behind the clouds and the temperature seemed to respond. We stayed around until about 12:45, and cars continued to flow in throughout our stay.



I took about 65 pictures throughout the morning, so I will be posting more periodically throughout the week.
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