Palmerston North Hot Rod Club say this is the only real Swap Meet left, I don't know whether that's true or not but it sure was a great weekend. The event was well organised and awesome hospitality from the hosts and near perfect weather made it a not to be missed event.
There were plenty of high quality trade displays from all the major players.
There's been a few subtle changes to the Nomad and it looks as good as ever.
Robin's stall in front under the EZ-up, Wayne & Bruizer to the left and Barry's stall at the back.
1940 Mercury Custom Convertible built by Frank De Rosa Customs in the US. We're very lucky to have an old school custom of this quality in NZ.
Darryl's having trouble finding a C20 roof for his '32 and took a fancy to this Goldflash roof. It was looking ok until the owner turned up and wanted to know wtf Darryl was doing with the tape measure. Turns out he might have a roof off a 57/58 station wagon that might fit the bill.
Pontiac Tempest Steve Waghorn once owned and regrets selling. A very tidy low mileage car.
MID WINTER CHILL OUT AT KRUISIN' KUSTOMS
1932 Ford coupe being built up by Krusin' Kustoms. Brookville all steel body, chopped roof 3.5ins in the front and 3 ins at the back. LSX aluminium 454 engine, Hillborn EFI injection, 6 speed auto with paddle shift, Heidts independant front end, Speedway quick change rear, custom aluminium cross members, electric windows, Wilwood rotors & 6 pot calipers, custom built electric heated seats, custom one-off wheels 20" & 18" being fabricated in the US, automatic light sensor headlights, etc etc etc.
1937 Chev Coupe from Palmerston North. Widened rear fibreglass guards & running boards, super slick paint by Kruzin' Kustoms.
Free beer from the Tiki Bar and free sausages from the bbq went down a treat with the big crowd.
About 3pm we left and headed off to PNHR Clubrooms for a few more beers and a chat round the fire with more free food from our generous hosts. Geoff Edgington's told us about his recent trip to States and about the two cars he purchased. Kerry was that rapt with Palmy's clubrooms that he's keen to use some of the good ideas he saw to improve our Clubrooms.
But all good things have to come to an end and we had just settled in nicely when we get a text from the girls.............
"Where r u?"
