69 Firebird 350

Hey Folks,

I know it's been awhile since I posted anything.  Reason being basic survival and lack of resources.  Some major things have happened over the past few months which changed priorities.  I wish I could say it was along the lines of a change for the better but I can't.

Seems things keep coming up that test my resolve to stay on the sunny side of the street.  One of those things has brought about an opportunity for someone else.

"Black Ice"  Is a 1969 Firebird 350 that was built about 10 years ago and lovingly cared for since by my folks.  It's a great Resto Mod with reliability, performance and safety upgrades that make it a great boulevard cruiser, highway brawler and car show king.  Speaking of which if you follow GoodGuys you may have seen it at the Scottsdale, AZ fall meetup a few times.

Check out the video below for details.  The bird needs a good home, maybe it's yours!

c-ya!

Car culture - Getting out and about

Lately it's come to my attention that I spend entirely too much of my free time hanging around my house.  A condition I decided to rectify a couple of weeks ago.

I ventured out to (or more correctly went BACK to) one of Arizona's best known weekly car meetups.  The McDonald's Car show at the Scottsdale Pavilions.  I hadn't been out there in about 10 years so I didn't know what to expect.  I was pleasantly surprised to see a strong representation of the Phoenix car culture.


For over 20 years people have been coming from all over the metro Phoenix area to show off rides of every conceivable permutation of the car hobby.

I was there back when it started as an informal event in a relatively unused parking lot in a far corner of Scottsdale.  A friend of mine actually grew a thriving auto body and paint business from customers met there that exists to this day.  That's the power of the community this event fosters.

From 57 Chevy's to Teslas and even bikes you're bound to find something that meets your fancy and someone to trade tall tales and memories.

You never know what you're going to find but be sure to show up early (starts at 4PM every Saturday) and wear your most comfortable shoes because there's usually 250 to 400 cars to see not counting the periphery of late comers and motorcycles.

Check out the video below for a taste of the action.  If you love cars, do yourself a favor and check it out yourself every Saturday from 4PM to 11PM at the McDonalds at the Scottsdale Pavilions ( also known as Talking Stick) off the 101 Freeway and Indian Bend Road.  Admission is free and parking is abundant.

Barrett Jackson 2015

Been awhile since I've posted.  That's because I don't believe in posting junk.  Recently a special event came to my town but unfortunately I couldn't make it but somebody else did.  Here's a few great videos from the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction.