The summer of 2003 will be remembered as being on of the soggiest on record. Because there were so many rainy weekends, rod and custom enthusiasts got used to it. After all, it is something we take in stride.
So when it began to rain midway through the Goodguys 12th annual East Coast Nationals in Rhinebeck, NY, no one missed a beat. Umbrellas were brought out Saturday afternoon, along with a few raincoats, and participants found themselves wiping down vehicles. No one complained. A little rain cannot spoil a good time, and the participants at this event were having a very good time.
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A little rain didn't keep...
A little rain didn't keep the spectators or participants away from the 12th annual Goodguys East Coast Nationals.
There was plenty of muscle...
There was plenty of muscle on display at the Willys Round Up at the Goodguys East Coast Nationals in Rhinebeck, NY.
Bill and Joanne Dawley's '37...
Bill and Joanne Dawley's '37 Ford looks best in bright sun because the candy tangerine finish is a real eye catcher. This beautiful street rod is from Waterford, CT.
Flame-like graphics accent...
Flame-like graphics accent this silver and white Ford sedan. Richard Kalinowski drove in from Duanesburg, NY, and the healthy 406 Chevy engine functioned just fine.
Lots of louvers, a healthy...
Lots of louvers, a healthy chop, lakes plugs and green pastel smoothie wheels accent the bright yellow paint to make Margie and Don Roberts' '39 Chevy sedan a pleaser. The Roberts motored in from Everett, MA
This bench racing session...
This bench racing session was briefly adjourned so these four participants at the East Coast Nationals could turn their attention to one of the many cruising rods and customs on the fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY
The bugs in the radiator are...
The bugs in the radiator are proof that 'Gary Tavares drives his '23 T -bucket. In fact, he drove in from Masphee, MA.
John Gulick of Great Meadows,...
John Gulick of Great Meadows, NY, tastefully laid out some hot orange flames on his silver '37 Ford pickup. Lots of meticulous work made this rod a head turner.
Dick Battaglia of Clifton...
Dick Battaglia of Clifton Park, NY, drives this chopped Deuce highboy and wasn't concerned that it was getting wet.