LEAD EAST at the end of the month

[58yeoman]

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That's my boy Mikey's '53 chevy.

[SpiderGearsMan]

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that 53 was my favorite car last year

[58yeoman]

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He will be there again, but with hubcaps instead of the chromies.

[SpiderGearsMan]

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saw the photo from dead man's curve ...olds fiesta spinners , neat
nj record had another article
PARSIPPANY ? Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly dominated the air waves.

Carhops, sock hops and drive-in movie theaters were all the rage.

And cars usually sported tail fins, chrome bumpers and a pair of fuzzy dice.

"The 50s were a great time for kids," said Bob Tramontin, of Blairstown. "It was a simpler time. Nobody was attached to their mother by cell phone. We didn't have a lot of money, but we didn't need a lot of money."

Tramontin's wife, Carol, agreed: "The only thing we had to do was be home before the street lights came on."

For the Tramontins, who both grew up in the 1950s, the annual LEAD EAST 50's party and car show is a chance to reminisce. They have attended the event for roughly 15 years now, and this year, brought their refurbished 1937 Ford hot rod with them.

"It's a step back in time for us," Bob Tramontin said.

Now in its 28th year, the LEAD EAST 50's party and car show features roughly 1,800 classic cars from 1972 and earlier, as well as a variety of 50's-inspired activities, including a senior prom, a sock hop, 12 drive-in movies, and live performances from 36 bands and doo wop a cappella groups. Conducted at the Parsippany Hilton, the event kicked off this past Wednesday, and will continue through Sunday.

"Music, cars, dancing ? it all fits together really well," said organizer Terry Cook, of Chester. "One weekend a year, I make 15,000 people really happy."

Irene DiGennaro of Long Island has been attending LEAD EAST for 27 years without fail. She comes with her husband, Joe; their grown children; and their Papillon, Bella. They also bring their refurbished 1957 Chevrolet, and 1963 Ford Falcon.

"It's a part of our life," she said, of the event. "It's a place you can come and have wholesome fun. It's a reunion every year for us. You can't understand it unless you experience it. It's a party for five days."

[tcbnj]

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Dead Man's Curve party (pre Lead East party) - can you imagine hosting a party almost as big as the big dance itself. Rick Conklin can, he is the host and this is the party in his backyard

Rick in shades standing behind George Barris


One of Rick's farm trucks (retired)


I followed this junk under its own power on a public road into the driveway up to the party (Poison Arrow current national alcohol chamption according to driver's dad)


This is what you see when you pull into the Conklin driveway

[tcbnj]

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More 2010 DMC party pics

How often has your backyard looked like this?


TowTrucks ;D



47 Ford had this custom AWD drive conversion from Marmon-Herrington (I am sure Bruab knows who they are)



Henry J ready to greet you



51 Ford COE Hauler - in the weeds



51 Ford COE Hauler's office - bring your shoe horn



Another race car


Dead Man's Curve cars have the distinctive straight axle under the bow




There were plenty of shoeboxes - hear are a few



Stretched T-bucket

[Brian Lohnes]

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The Dodge Pioneer wagon is one of my all time favorites!!!

(and yes, I do know a fair but about Marmon-Herrington :D )

Brian

[SpiderGearsMan]

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the first time I saw that stretched t bucket was at lead east in 1986


now I got me a wheel chair hee hee

[SpiderGearsMan]

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got to lead east around 4 ...the cast and crutches bugged me , so just got a few photos , we sat around and bitched like old ladies instead

[SpiderGearsMan]

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former HRM editor terry cook really loved the lil lead sled

[SpiderGearsMan]

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thats it for this year
thanks

[SpiderGearsMan]

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nitrofc on the h_mb made a good video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUZvNf4TI1g&feature=player_embedded

[58yeoman]

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Had a good time but man it's a long weekend. so glad i decided to come home tonight instead of staying till monday morning.

[SpiderGearsMan]

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really nice cars this year

[SpiderGearsMan]

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