Let us start talking Bash

[deckofficer]

Hey folks,

Just one month away and the forum dedicated to the Bash seems real quiet. Has the down economy effected interest and turn out? I hope not. This is my 1st Bash, and have been looking forward to it for almost a full year. Then family issues popped up and it looked like a "no go" for me. Managed to resolve those issues and back on track again. Just bought a new enclosed car trailer to insure I can keep to a tight schedule of departure and arrival back home. No award for driving the T the furthest for me. Is there car count going on somewhere on the forum?

[deckofficer]

No "Buns of Steel" award for me this year, unless you get one for (2) 1200 mile days in a comfy diesel Excursion. Looking forward to next month. Who is driving the T without trailer, and how far?

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[23Tzer]

Shirley and I will in MH on Thursday until Sunday along with some others from Springfield. We're only 125 miles from MH so no long distance awards for us. The only trailer we have goes behind the bucket... not under it.

[deckofficer]

See you there.

[T-Five-O]

Well I have came up with the cruises I know some of you wanting to know where are the cruise going I will have the places at Spirit about a week before the bash. Its going to be fun that all you need for anyone coming in on Sunday the 10/th we will have a cook out at Denton Ferry RV Park at 6:00 pm Monday morning cruise then to El Chico for dinner at 6:00 pm ( BUY ONE GET ONE FREE) O that can last all week if you want it. Tuesday cruise then Spirit Friends and Family at 6:00pm Wednesday cruise to Mammoth Springs then DINNER AT MTN.HOME BAPTIST then a short cruise to my house for Dessert . Thursday cruise is to HWY-14 N to a Ferry cross the lake into Mo. back down into Ark. Friday Rodeo at 9:00 am at First Baptist then a cruse to Aubum Hills and Good Samaritan then we have the big cruise Jim Sell then on Saturday we have the Show and Shine and a cook out at my house at 5:00 pm then we will cruise back to Spirit for 50' s at the hop ONE BIG THING IS TO HAVE FUN EAT CRUISE AND VISIT OLD AND NEW FRIENDS. ALSO JUST TO LET YOU KNOW WE WILL BE HAVEING A 3 DAY FALL CRUISE IN SEPT. 30/TH TO OCT. 1 AND 2

[deckofficer]

T-Five-0

On any of the cruises, is there a stretch of long, straight, and possibly downhill part of the road with a wide opposite shoulder? The reason I ask is that the best pictures of bucket-t's in mass on public highways consist of the above scenario, with the photographer using a long focal lenght lens to compress all the cars. This will help the cars in the back being more than just a speck in the picture. A couple of examples of long lens compressing the background.

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This one was only a moderate focal lenght because not only was the road far from smooth, but the photographer was needing to drive a stick shift bucket.

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This shot was again a long lens so that the Ford, Chevy, and Mopar engines could be seen.

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This is also a long lens for two reasons, one, I'm not a fan of being as close as the picture suggests during a dyno pull, and 2nd, the mountains in the background appear to be much closer than what they were.

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[T-Five-O]

Yes there are some downhills and long stretch's in some of the cruises with some turns that will get some good shots.

[T-Five-O]

Just to make sure Saturday morning is the show and shine at Spirit then at 5:00pm cook out at my house and then a cruise back to Spirit for a 50's hop

[23Tzer]

You're just trying to make this too much fun Rick. I suppose they'll be having valve cover races this year. Guess I'd better get started building one.

Do you know about what time the Thursday cruise to the ferry will get back to MH? I need to let Britterbug know what time I'll be there to pick her up. I'm going to Evening Shade right after the cruise. Anyone who wants some extra cruise time is welcome to cruise down with me.

[deckofficer]

Is this still the sked?


2011 Schedule:

Sunday, July 10th
Cookout - Denton Ferry RV Park - 6pm
Call Rick's Cell - 870-321-1659 for location info

Monday, July 11th
Morning Cruise - 9am @ Spirit
Group Dinner at El Chico - 6pm (Leave from Spirit)
(Buy One Get One Free)

Tuesday, July 12th
Morning Cruise - 9am @ Spirit
Spirit Friends and Family - 6pm @ Spirit

Wednesday, July 13th
Morning Cruise - 9am @ Spirit
Group Dinner - 5:30-7pm @ Mtn Home Baptist
Then on to Rick's house for dessert

Thursday, July 14th
Morning Cruise - 9am @ Spirit
Evening Cruise - 5pm @ Spirit

Friday, July 15th
Rodeo at First Baptist - 9am
Midday Cruise to Auburn Hills - 11:15am (from Rodeo)
Jim Sell Cruise - 3pm @ Gassville Park
Leaves 6pm SHARP

Saturday, July 16th
Show & Shine - 9am - 1pm @ Spirit Industries
50's Hop at the Fairgrounds ~ 7pm




For any questions, please contact Spirit at 870-425-5900 or Rick Lucy at the number above. Thanks!

[Hulkamania]

Here is a cool video of last years Buckethead bash.

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[Hulkamania]

Here is a video of last year bash.


<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/13500316?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/13500316">Annual Spirit Industries "Buckhead Bash" Celebration</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/hitekredneck">Bob Ketchum</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

[Hulkamania]

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/13349667?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/13349667">Spirit Industries "Family & Friends" dinner</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/hitekredneck">Bob Ketchum</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

[deckofficer]

Down to 5 hr, 40 minutes to departure and still doing last minute stuff. The very first trip with the new trailer that was delivered, flat tire in 3 miles, pumped it up, dropped off tractor I was hauling, headed to tire shop. After flat repair, heading down hwy 50 in the curves at 65, and next thing I know the trailer came unhitched, then some wrenching on the T, compression 175 across the board. Tightened all the bolts, fresh oil, filter, and plugs. Same plugs from the rebuild, so was curious how they looked after 8000 miles. Only one a bit dark, all others, that good "ash" color and intact electrodes.

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[deckofficer]

Rick hosted desert at his home. Front yard could accomadate all the Ts, leaving the drive through open. Large mountain cabin designed home that he built, amazing wood work and he and the kids sure have THE game room downstairs, referred to as the "Coco-cola" room.

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Over 100 more pictures here......

http://tbuckets.lefora.com/

[deckofficer]

The water transfer.

100 more pictures on......

http://tbuckets.lefora.com/2011/07/10/2011-buckethead-bash-mountain-home-arkansas/page2/#post24

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[deckofficer]

Had a day AND evening cruise today.

More pictures and videos at.........


http://tbuckets.lefora.com/2011/07/15/bucket-head-bash-2011-mountain-home-arkansas/

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[deckofficer]

Best day yet....rodeo, kids, and older gearheads.

More videos and pictures at

http://tbuckets.lefora.com/2011/07/15/bucket-head-bash-2011-mountain-home-arkansas/#post7


http://tbuckets.lefora.com/2011/07/10/2011-buckethead-bash-mountain-home-arkansas/page2/#post33

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evQDqpR-RjM


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[deckofficer]

All in the family, son wins valve cover race, Pop wins for his 3 year old build. Can someone put names to the winners?

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