Saturday, February 26, 2011
evolved from Von Dutch's 2 stroke pogo stick, the Hop Rod... dangerous powered pogo
This is the first time I've seen one in person. It looks unused because it probably is virtually unridden. These things have hurt people, and the only riders that I've seen (on youtube) successfully not get thrown have been skateboarders and stunt men
to see Von Dutch's design: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2009/12/two-stroke-pogo-stick-and-nitro-roller.html
Another look at the El Guapo, the paint has been upgraded in a unique way
Looks cooler with the tank between the headlights too, and without the saw blades that used to top the airbags
I finally got to see Jim's UPS cart
The lights work too,
Jim is a mechanic extraordinaire, and worked on Nascar engines if I recall correctly. If you like model A's you'll love the look of Jim's, restored perfectly, but a little bit lowered (I don't remember how) http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2008/06/restored-31-ford-with-documneted.html
Nice cars that need a new home were scarce at the Big 3 this year
interesting and unusual stuff from the Qualcomm big 3 swap meet (ratio of thrift store stuff to good car parts, 5000 to one)
Why did anyone save these condom dispensers? But they would be the crowning touches if someone were trying to recreate a sleazy exit ramp gas station bathroom
I've never seen a flare can before, it's make a cool piece in a rat rod, bolted to the inside of a door, or a stereo case maybe
Stanley steamer engine... unbelieveable
Huge Gilmore neon light took up the entire back of a cargo van
200 bucks for the entire Devilbiss collection