The cars were from many different brands and models. Fords, Chevrolets, and Dodges were represented by old and new models.

After I recorded the video another dozen or so cars arrived (see album below), so the lot got a more crowded before the ACLX club left for a local Applebee’s

A good group of people and cars cruised to a local Applebee’s Restaurant for more fun. Good food, good conversation, etc.

Here are 54 still photos taken later after more cars arrived.

Bass Pro July 16, 2011 Car Club Meetup

Take a look and make plans on joining us if you own an LX Platform car. They are the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Magnum, and the Chrysler 300.

		ACLX May 2011 Meeting VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

And if you wondered what was under the hood of these beasts:

		Hemis Under Hood VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

The video is a bit noisy because of the “atmosphere” at Frank’s, but you can see what is going on.

Well, there you have it. Another monthly meeting with lots of fun and talk of cars and hemis. That is a hard combination to beat.

Alamo City LX Car Club VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

Something else I noticed is the different wheels on display. I admit it, I have a fascination with wheels and this was a chance to see many different styles on similar cars at the same time.

LX Wheels VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

Then, since I’m still getting to know my new video camera, I took a couple of short videos you might enjoy. In the first video, I walked down the line of cars getting a close-up of each, and just enjoying the view.

In the second video, the meet up is over and the group is leaving the parking lot heading to eat at a location south of downtown. Yes, there are a few small displays of testosterone, but it’s very civil.

Several times each month, a new coffee shop is picked and anyone who can come, shows up to drink to joe, meet new friends, and visit with old ones.

I had a blast and can’t wait for the next chance to get together with this guys and girls.

Just fyi … tomorrow March 13th, the group is going to cruise the five Missions of San Antonio and meet up for lunch. Too bad I can’t attend. Maybe next time.

Mustangs, Challengers and Camaros

In my many miles of travel, I see a lot of Mustangs, and lately, a lot of Challengers. I am anxious to see the Camaro out in the wild, untamed and looking for trouble. Yeah, that’s the way I roll. I know racing side by side on the strip is safer, but there is nothing that gets the heart pounding and the knees shaking like street racing. The cars hit the red light at the same time … the opposing light turns yellow … the engines rev and in an instant the smoke appears and the black lines lead into the distance.

The winner is always the one with the most guts, or least intelligence, whichever comes first, but the thrill is always there.

Back Road Racing

One warm, summer night in 1970, I was out with a few close friends cruising in one’s 1967 Chevelle SS 396 that was NOT stock. It had that certain something that moved the ground for some distance when it idled. Dynamometers weren’t prevalent back then, so no one knew what that 396ci delivered to the real wheels, but let’s just say, it delivered.

Another friend from school had a 1953 Chevy Bel Air coupe with nary a stock part on it, especially under the hood. It was covered in black primer (no paint) and all we knew was it had a four-speed transmission and a full out small-block Chevy engine that wound fast and high. I also suspect he had an extra juice bottle in the trunk.

I don’t think the ‘53 Chevy had ever been beat, but that night on a back road far from the lights of town, the ‘67 Chevelle pulled away half-way through 3rd gear and never looked back. Talk about an adrenaline rush. We were high on the victory for hours, talking about it for weeks, and remembering it now for decades.

I believe if the Chevelle was a “stock” 396, it would have been trounced by the old small block ‘53. I’ll never know for sure, but that extra horsepower was all used that night.

Wild & Crazy Guys

It was wilder and crazier back then. Cool cars, big engines, four-speeds, and no seat belts …

Do you have a night that you’ve remembered for decades? Relive it in the comments so we can all enjoy.

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Georgnerd
3i’s
quadrant6ix

How does it stack up? See for yourself.

I think The Snake has done a great job bringing his vision to an all ready iconic car. The combination of dark, good looks and massive horsepower (800+) make for a venomous ride. Beauty and power are two of my favorite things.

Just think of the other possibilities that could team up to make magic.

The same could be said for the Shelby Mustangs, The Boss ‘Stangs, the Dodge Chargers and Challengers. Even the Dodge Darts and Plymouth Dusters with the Mini-Hemi were formidible in the quarter mile and easily recognized by every boy over the age of eight.

The Pure Muscle category is dedicated to the classic and new muscle cars. This might be my favorite one to write and show pictures for.