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Saturday, May 25, 2024

7th ANNUAL US VETERANS CAR/TRUCK SHOW - 2024

 There were two car shows we considered for this day, and we feel we picked the right one.  We drove five miles round trip from home.  This show started at the VA Hospital grounds and last year was at Southridge Mall, but they announced this is the final move they will make.  This show was held at River Place on Euclid down by the Des Moines River.  The trees provided a nice background and we found shade under a tree.  Gary Pullen invited us to park by him and we ended up with a nice spot to show MaryLoo.  Oh, and we were honored to win a Top 25 trophy 😃

This guy walked up to us and said our car looked a lot like one built by Bob Clark.  I said this IS Bob's car.  A friend of Bob's from way back and they were in the Guard? together as MPs.  His name is Mike.  Also mentioned the name Bobby Aleesic (sp?).

Spent time visiting with a gentleman named Bob Kirby.  Bob was with a 7-year-old German Shepherd named Parker.  They visit the VA and hospitals.  Bob drove his '57 Ford Ranchero (see below).  He also told us he has a 1956 Ford convertible.  Had one when he was young.  His wife bought this one for him and all 7 grandkids put something on the car!






Love that 'Bird next to Frosty's 3-window.  And love Frosty's coupe...everything on it is just right.


Cindy holding court...








Very nice '57 T-Bird




'71 Blazer


Cindy's favorite.  Jerry Jennings and his wife.


Rob and Laura Holland's Camaro.  We made new friends in Rob and Laura.  He has his own shop on the side in Indianola.  And realized later that their car was Best in Show at Concrete Cruizer show this year.




K-Code Fairlane 500


1964 Pontiac Bonneville 4-door hardtop (has a paisley roof)


One of the cars had a "growl" horn


Mr. Edsel


Bob Kirby's Ranchero


Hudson pickup




Pontiac LeMan wagon

















T-Bird interior



Interior of Frosty's '32

Thursday, May 23, 2024

VFW #2 2024

 Got a late start from home but ended up with a prime parking spot.  Not as many cars as the week before but had a good evening.  Enjoyed talking with the guys next to us with the Trans Am.  One gentleman even offered to take our photo.  It started cooling off and looking like rain, so we headed home.



Cindy talking with Jim.  He has the '37 Chevy Coupe "Donna's Coupe" and his son has the black '68 Camaro RS next to us.





Olds section




Plymouth Business Coupe



Cindy holding her own with these onlookers



Camaro interior

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