Flying into Spokane, Washington, from California was an eye opener, not because the flight was bad, the landscape was that good, and it kept me glued to the window. The state of Washington, especially Spokane, is incredibly green with numerous rivers running right into the downtown cityscape. Why am I telling you the reader this? Well, sometimes it’s about the destination outside the event that makes the actual event that much better. Not to mention, the people were exceptionally nice.
When I arrived at the fairgrounds Friday morning the air was crisp and not a cloud in the sky. Under my own steam, I walked the fairgrounds and noticed that this particular event was somewhat smaller than some of the other GG shows. However, it turns out that it was a good thing to be smaller because you get to see everything. Some of the larger events can be, at times, a little overwhelming since you don’t know whose truck to look at first, plus, you can easily miss the coolest ride by simply walking right by it. Oops, I’ve done it several times. Another thing I happened to notice, were how many people made the trek from Alberta, Canada, and other states just to enjoy the long weekend and have some laughs with old and new friends who enjoyed the classics.
Speaking of F-1’s check out...
Speaking of F-1’s check out this cool, blue ride. The owner Scott Christensen kept the Ford flathead running strong.
Eric Adams’ ’52 F-1 was fitted...
Eric Adams’ ’52 F-1 was fitted with a nice set of 18-inch wheels and clean stance.
As I walked in from the parking...
As I walked in from the parking area, I spotted this ’59 Apache that reminded me of what my truck looked like when I first purchased it.
Ted Boam’s ’66 Chevy C10 swallowed...
Ted Boam’s ’66 Chevy C10 swallowed a modern Chevy 5.3 power train with a 4L60E. Ted said the truck drove nice all the way from Eagle, ID.
Cool ride huh? The’67-72 C10’s...
Cool ride huh? The’67-72 C10’s are easy to modify thanks to all the aftermarket parts available.
Check out the clean engine...
Check out the clean engine bay that looks like it came right off the showroom floor
Don Scouton from Spokane cleaned...
Don Scouton from Spokane cleaned up his patina ’52 Chevy by dropping a 350/350 combo. Not a bad parts runner either.
Stacey Rogers from Spokane...
Stacey Rogers from Spokane Valley also had a cool ’66 Chevy with a blown 406 and a built TH400 trans to support the power
Who needs a hotel room when...
Who needs a hotel room when you have Paul Dungan’s ’48 GMC. I could have used his truck and trailer on a few trips of my own. Bonneville here we come!
COE? Or better yet, mid-engine...
COE? Or better yet, mid-engine blown big-block Ford with dual quads. Dan Haberman from Haines, OR, showing what his idea of a ’41 Ford COE looks like.
C10 8-lug trucks are cool,...
C10 8-lug trucks are cool, too, especially when used as classic tow vehicles for project vehicles. Nothing like a classic towing a classic. Ray Shepard from Spokane, WA.
Who needs a fancy boom box...
Who needs a fancy boom box when you have drive-in theater speakers playing on your side windows? Reminds me of hiding in the trunk to sneak into the drive-ins. Great touch, Chuck Dravland.