Thread: HELP! Wanted - person and 1950s/1960s Car for an afternoon (WTN)

Hey guys and gals.

I need your help..I have no idea how to make this plan go ahead without the help of a friend of a friend. So please read and wrack your brain

My guy I work for is unable to go to Beach Hop due to medical reasons. He has been struggling with a pressure sore over the past few weeks and unfortunately the stress of trying to get his '51 Ford certed and just all around feeling rushed has resulted in a total lack of healing and a whole lot of muscle and strength loss that comes with bed rest. I have already committed to working that whole weekend and I know he's going to be super bummed.

So! The plan. A day of 50s/60s cool stuff at home. He has a record player and records (later I can scope out just exactly what LPs I could chuck on that fit the time period), I've bought a parent-friendly pin up dress that hopefully won't get stuck in wheelchair spokes...but I mean how funny would that be... He's not into super sugary sweets but I'm trolling trademe for a couple of big oldschool coke glasses for a milkshake which whipped cream. I'm thinking maybe home made burgers for dinner.

But the big thing....cars. My fella is nuts for his hot rods and 50s Fords. How cool would it be to have the sound of a big old flathead rock up the driveway and surprise him? The owner would have similar interests to him and I'm sure the two of them would enjoy talking each other's ears off and rattling on over a few beers. If this person(s) is strong enough, with my help we might even be able to get my guy into the car for a blat around the block.

So - do you happen to know someone who might meet this description who ISN'T going to the Beach Hop? Or they are going only for a couple days out the weekend and are available the Thursday or Friday before hand? Do you know anywhere else I should look or ask? I am sure that my guy is glued to every Rod forum out there so I don't think I'd be very ninja rocking up as a new member and asking.

Any help is much appreciated. This is the fourth year in a row that due to a medical hickup, my dude has been unable to attend, let alone attend with one of his cars.

51 Ford first drive, Flatheads forever. - YouTube