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powell72 · 08-22-2008, 05:57 PM

Dirtball and I had a blast, we were only able to be there two days because of work,

but it still was great. If you're into cars at all you have to put it on your to-do list. The weather was great and the worst part of the trip was losing $40 in six minutes playing craps at the Peppermill.

The truck ran like a top and we never even opened the hood on it during the trip. We didn't bother to calculate mileage because that's not what it's about taking a trip in a vehicle like that, but we both felt it did pretty well. It was about 550 miles each way.
These are only some of the pics of traveling, the salt itself, the car show at the Nugget, and pics of my truck. Hope you enjoy.

Outside Rock Springs, Wy.

Heading towards Salt Lake-

Almost there-

powell72 · 08-22-2008, 06:02 PM

LuckyHenriksen · 08-22-2008, 06:02 PM

Man your truck looks sweet, I really like the color combo. The salt looks cool stuck to the tires

powell72 · 08-22-2008, 06:10 PM

The Discovery Channel was filming a show called "Motor Mania: Bonneville", it will air in Dec or Jan.

Starting line at the short course-

Cool cars all around-

Wendover Will- (or Bendover Bill after the craps table flogging I received)

powell72 · 08-22-2008, 06:17 PM

Some truck pics-

Some show pics at the Nugget-

powell72 · 08-22-2008, 06:21 PM

CG · 08-22-2008, 06:43 PM

Very nice pics. Looks like you had a great time.

thirdstreettito · 08-22-2008, 07:47 PM

Nice! I think I'll try to make a trip their next year! Did you spin the tires on the salt?

**steelhorse** · 08-22-2008, 07:47 PM

That looks like a kick a$$ time.I wish it wasnt so far.

chip46wis · 08-22-2008, 08:00 PM

BEAUTIFUL pics!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing.I havent been to the flats in 29 years----your pics reflect the spirit of the salt,Excellent job.

**SOON2BLAZE** · 08-22-2008, 08:23 PM

Was that hot rod artist Jimmy Smith's red ford? Killer pictures!

pritch · 08-22-2008, 11:26 PM

Looks like a great time! It's been years since I've been to speed week, sad really, since I'm so close. We do go to Bendover semi-often. I think it's easier to just send them a check. That picture of Parley's Canyon-just before Salt Lake-you passed within a half mile of my place about 20 minutes before you took that. For the last 16 months or so, I have been working in Wyoming and I drive past those windmills everyday. They are new, they just started going in last summer. I have never seen all of them work at the same time yet. I'm sure it's a huge job getting them all hooked up right. Either that, or the same electricians I have on my job are doing that one too.

dan42 · 08-22-2008, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pritch

Looks like a great time! It's been years since I've been to speed week, sad really, since I'm so close. We do go to Bendover semi-often. I think it's easier to just send them a check. That picture of Parley's Canyon-just before Salt Lake-you passed within a half mile of my place about 20 minutes before you took that. For the last 16 months or so, I have been working in Wyoming and I drive past those windmills everyday. They are new, they just started going in last summer. I have never seen all of them work at the same time yet. I'm sure it's a huge job getting them all hooked up right. Either that, or the same electricians I have on my job are doing that one too.

I used to have to drive Parley's Canyon every night - I lived in Heber City and worked in Salt lake. Very interesting at 3:00 in the morning with a foot of snow on the ground and no cars in site, but my '71 Volvo was like a tank, and with the studded snows I never put on chains. Thanks for sharing the pictures! Some really nice cars.

67_C-30 · 08-23-2008, 12:07 AM

Awesome pics! I'm gonna get out there one day!

Calitruckgrl1 · 08-23-2008, 12:12 AM

I soooooo badly wanted to go this year! Oh well- thanks for sharing the great pics. Looks like a really good time.

tcb-1 · 08-23-2008, 12:14 AM

Chris,
Thanks for posting these great pics!!!

SCOTI · 08-23-2008, 12:38 AM

Looks like it was a great trip! Going back soon?

**bigdon-70blazer** · 08-23-2008, 08:48 AM

Thanks....I love pics!

Husker · 08-23-2008, 09:33 AM

Great Pics, some very COOL autos there.
Ron

(joey) · 08-23-2008, 09:36 AM

wow.looks like a blast.anyone ever see the movie worlds fastest indian?true story about a trip to the salt flats to run an indian.its worth watching

68Stepbed · 08-23-2008, 09:53 AM

The 32 tudor with the Buick nail head is old school cool. Nice pics.

72BlckButy · 08-23-2008, 11:27 AM

Thanks for sharing the pics from your trip Chris! Looks like we need to take a "family" vacation out west...

Oh honey!!!

By the way, the truck looked right at home out there on the flats!

powell72 · 08-23-2008, 12:45 PM

I've only been home since Wednesday afternoon and ready to go back! And yes, that is Jimmy Smith's truck, those Econoline lights and Moon tank give it a pretty cool unique look.

SCOTI · 08-23-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powell72

I've only been home since Wednesday afternoon and ready to go back! And yes, that is Jimmy Smith's truck, those Econoline lights and Moon tank give it a pretty cool unique look.

Me & a buddy have always talked about going. Maybe we can meet up & go along next time.

myoldchevytruck · 08-23-2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (joey)

wow.looks like a blast.anyone ever see the movie worlds fastest indian?true story about a trip to the salt flats to run an indian.its worth watching

Just watched it this morning, Great movie.

08-22-2008, 05:57 PM	#1
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Bonneville pics Dirtball and I had a blast, we were only able to be there two days because of work, but it still was great. If you're into cars at all you have to put it on your to-do list. The weather was great and the worst part of the trip was losing $40 in six minutes playing craps at the Peppermill. The truck ran like a top and we never even opened the hood on it during the trip. We didn't bother to calculate mileage because that's not what it's about taking a trip in a vehicle like that, but we both felt it did pretty well. It was about 550 miles each way. These are only some of the pics of traveling, the salt itself, the car show at the Nugget, and pics of my truck. Hope you enjoy. Outside Rock Springs, Wy. Heading towards Salt Lake- Almost there- __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 08-22-2008 at 06:25 PM.

08-22-2008, 06:02 PM	#2
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Bonneville pics __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

08-22-2008, 06:02 PM	#3
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Bonneville pics Man your truck looks sweet, I really like the color combo. The salt looks cool stuck to the tires __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

08-22-2008, 06:10 PM	#4
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Bonneville pics The Discovery Channel was filming a show called "Motor Mania: Bonneville", it will air in Dec or Jan. Starting line at the short course- Cool cars all around- Wendover Will- (or Bendover Bill after the craps table flogging I received) __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 08-22-2008 at 06:24 PM.

08-22-2008, 06:17 PM	#5
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Bonneville pics Some truck pics- Some show pics at the Nugget- __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

08-22-2008, 06:21 PM	#6
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Bonneville pics __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

08-22-2008, 06:43 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Bonneville pics Very nice pics. Looks like you had a great time.

08-22-2008, 07:47 PM	#8
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Bonneville pics Nice! I think I'll try to make a trip their next year! Did you spin the tires on the salt? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-22-2008, 07:47 PM	#9
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Bonneville pics That looks like a kick a$$ time.I wish it wasnt so far.

08-22-2008, 08:00 PM	#10
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Re: Bonneville pics BEAUTIFUL pics!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing.I havent been to the flats in 29 years----your pics reflect the spirit of the salt,Excellent job.

08-22-2008, 08:23 PM	#11
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: Bonneville pics Was that hot rod artist Jimmy Smith's red ford? Killer pictures!

08-22-2008, 11:26 PM	#12
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Bonneville pics Looks like a great time! It's been years since I've been to speed week, sad really, since I'm so close. We do go to Bendover semi-often. I think it's easier to just send them a check. That picture of Parley's Canyon-just before Salt Lake-you passed within a half mile of my place about 20 minutes before you took that. For the last 16 months or so, I have been working in Wyoming and I drive past those windmills everyday. They are new, they just started going in last summer. I have never seen all of them work at the same time yet. I'm sure it's a huge job getting them all hooked up right. Either that, or the same electricians I have on my job are doing that one too. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

08-23-2008, 12:07 AM	#14
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Bonneville pics Awesome pics! I'm gonna get out there one day! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

08-23-2008, 12:12 AM	#15
Calitruckgrl1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 27	Re: Bonneville pics I soooooo badly wanted to go this year! Oh well- thanks for sharing the great pics. Looks like a really good time. __________________ My 1965 GMC 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post2754022 My brother's 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482

08-23-2008, 12:14 AM	#16
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Bonneville pics Chris, Thanks for posting these great pics!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson



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08-23-2008, 12:38 AM	#17
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Bonneville pics Looks like it was a great trip! Going back soon? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-23-2008, 08:48 AM	#18
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: Bonneville pics Thanks....I love pics!

08-23-2008, 09:33 AM	#19
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Bonneville pics Great Pics, some very COOL autos there. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

08-23-2008, 09:36 AM	#20
(joey) Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: halifax nova scotia Posts: 375	Re: Bonneville pics wow.looks like a blast.anyone ever see the movie worlds fastest indian?true story about a trip to the salt flats to run an indian.its worth watching

08-23-2008, 09:53 AM	#21
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Bonneville pics The 32 tudor with the Buick nail head is old school cool. Nice pics. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

08-23-2008, 11:27 AM	#22
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Bonneville pics Thanks for sharing the pics from your trip Chris! Looks like we need to take a "family" vacation out west... Oh honey!!! By the way, the truck looked right at home out there on the flats! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 08-23-2008 at 11:28 AM.

08-23-2008, 12:45 PM	#23
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Bonneville pics I've only been home since Wednesday afternoon and ready to go back! And yes, that is Jimmy Smith's truck, those Econoline lights and Moon tank give it a pretty cool unique look. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

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