A-Bombers Old Style Weekend 2012

This weekend it was time again to fill all the senses for the A-Bombers 17^th “Old Style Weekend”. Lots of bikes and cars in different styles was again showing up, there was a wide mix from original to cool, cooler or the hottest you can find…. To avoid to be directed to the visitors parking, you have to come there in an American car up to 1956 model, or on a bike in 30s - 50s American style. The style of the car or bike is the whole thing here.

As usual it was lots of people who came to make their love to 1950s Rock’n’roll life style.  Somebody to have the hair cut in rockabilly style, buying a pair of Dickies-pants, or to sit down in the artist's chair to have a rockabilly tattoo as a lifelong commitment, to this life style. All time with a wide range of rockabilly music from International bands as well from the DJ, Trasan.

 C’mon lets Rock’n’roll!

More pics will follow…

Where Sheet metal Becomes Art

During the “Horse Power Days” in Årjäng the company, RH Metal Fabrication had “Open House”. It was possible to have a closer look at the shop and to be guided by the owner Rolf Hammarström. He shows his passion for this business, as well the fact that he is very experienced.  Rolf has a wide range of skills when it comes to metal works, whatsoever it is for MC, customs or original cars…..  

Hot Rod Reunion

They say it is the biggest hot rod and custom event in Europe “Hot Rod Reunion” at Malmby fairground near Strängnäs, Sweden. Hundreds of rods, customs, race cars and motorcycles participated in the race/show.

Weather you are wild enough to race or not, you can have a lot of fun just to go around and meet fantastic and crazy peoples and their vehicles. It is a rod and custom venue unlike none other, at least in Sweden!

Excelsior 1919

I find this Excelsior in connection with “Motordagen” in Borgvik. The bike was frankly parked in the middle of an MC parking with lots of "more modern” bikes around. When I had a closer look, I realized this bike is owned by one of my friends John, who have some really rare bikes. This one is from 1919, sold new in Sweden. The engine was called Big Valve X, a 61 cui V-twin with a three-speed gearbox. The company claimed when they introduce this bike, it was the "fastest motorcycle ever."

I love to see a bike in this shape, intact with the patina from all the years…..