Wellington Crew Meeting/Shed Raid August 7th

sweet. see how day goes.

Cam and I headed up to the swap meet at Manfeild yesterday. Unfortunately Mike and Woody couldn't join us due to work commitments.

A big event - but mostly car parts and a huge display of custom cars - including Shaun's Lincoln [It's for sale if you're keen]. Only one chopper on display fom Hotrod Heaven in P. North.

Bumped into Doug and his mate Hemi and then hooked up with Shaun and went back to his shed. A couple of beers and a chat about Shaun's projects etc.

We then jumped into the Lincoln and cruised down to the local hot rod shop where there were beers and a bbq. A quick look at some of the projects on the go there, back to Shaun's, then hit the road back to Wellington.

On the way back we stopped and looked at a rat bike - owned by a guy who runs the coffee carts in Otaki... some interesting detailing on it, including a paua shell-inlay fuel cap, jockey shift etc.

Many thanks to Shaun for hosting us and for the spin in the low-riding Lincoln. Hope your head's not too sore after last night.

Pics below: Shaun's Lincoln; Shaun and Cam (Cam on Shaun's daily runner Sporty); Shaun's Trans Am; The Otaki Rat Bike.

Cheers, Shaun for the ride and beers makes me want my bike on the road.

Cheers for the pic's EEL, Sounds like a full on day. Gutted I couldn't make it there Shaun maybe next time, Speaking of that were is the next raid going to be ??????

aw &^$%^##$(!!
cant believe I missed this. Like Woody said, when's the next one?

Sorry King Kong, will have to include you on the next one.

Anyone got any ideas for what happens next? Nothin much in my shed to see... except some basic tools, a grinder and two bikes (one of which only goes sometimes and the new old one I could have put a match to this morning when it wouldn't start!!)

Could always ask Correy Wyatt if he's up for a visit... he does some interesting stuff. Customising bikes in his own style, custom sunglasses etc, Also he lives not far from me!

Cheers

That's a brilliant idea EEL, I'm sure Correy would be up for it. Let us know how ya get on mate.
Check some of Correy's stuff out here. http://benteyewear.com/index.php
He gave me a pair of his welder series Sunny's Coolest Sunny's Ive ever seen the frames are made from Aluminium welding rods. I'll post a pic of them tomorrow.

Well I guess I've failed. Sorry guys.

I haven't been able to pin Correy down to organise a raid on his shed. Have left messages etc, but no response. Maybe he's just not keen.

Anyone have a plan 'B'? Maybe a visit to Mike's excellent build and Cam can bring some more examples of his tanks?

Eel

yeah more than welcome to come up these ways not to much to see tho
but i think after seeing dougs place im rouined anyways

Don't be so hard on yourself Eel, That Correy's an allusive mofo at the best of times.
I'm real keen on having a look at Cam's setup after talking to Mike.
But I'm equally keen to have another look at Mike's, Especially after his last photo's.

well big decisions to be made then im easy either way

well no one else is putting there hands up any one keen to come round next sunday for a beer and yarn

yip that too

Yeah I'm in bud.

I'll submit my leave pass early, more chance of getting approved that way

Fuck I'll try to get there, I am trying to finish my shovel for the axethrower show,and its pissing me of had probs with the valve guide seals hopefully sorted,then the front rocker box starts leaking + the pushrod tubes fuck I might have to chuck in the evo mtr I have laying around but the shovel justs looks cooler lol.

slaytanica ya not supose to tell others a bout the leave passes

well try ya best doug ide vote for the shovel anyday

Yeah i know but its the truth, speaking of asking the missus, im watching wild hogs ha ha

yeah me to well sorta watchin and typing