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Chris_oz · 11-05-2018, 06:19 PM

Hi all,

My wife and I got home 2 days ago from a short stay in Hawaii, we stayed in Waikiki.

We have both been to the mainland US before, but never to Hawaii.
Had a good time, great weather and lots of nice beach time and relaxing.

Hired a Vette for a few days to cruise around the island and see some of the out of the way area's.

My drive of a late Vette, holy cow it went well, not too many spots to open it up, but still had fun no less.

We saw a few nice early pick-ups and a really nice early Chevelle SS coupe, but most of the older stuff on the street was just rusted junk, I am sure there are plenty locked away, but we didn't see many of them.

Our next US holiday will be to the West Coast, but not for 12 months or so now, need to save some $$$$

**truckster** · 11-05-2018, 10:26 PM

Sounds like a nice trip. Did you get to the north shore at all?

Chris_oz · 11-06-2018, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by truckster

Sounds like a nice trip. Did you get to the north shore at all?

Hi,
Yes, we did a full lap of the island, starting in Waikiki and headed south along the west coast, past Pearl Harbour, all the way south then back north along the east coast, a few side trips into various waterfalls and treks along the way.
We went up Diamond Head one morning, it was very pretty looking over the city and coast.

We would have liked more time, but it was a last minute idea to go and I have only just returned to work from a 5 week break, so it had to be short unfortunately.

**The Rocknrod** · 11-06-2018, 08:09 AM

Sounds like what we used to do when we pulled into Pearl. Get away from Waki-Waki.
Did you see the Crouching Lion Inn? There was a great hotel and bar (I think Eddy's) on the other side of the Island. They sang Hawaiian folk songs (all locals) it was great.
Glad you had a good time.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-06-2018, 01:54 PM

You will see A LOT of old iron (and a lot of early stuff) in southern california.

You'll see a good bit of 60s/70s stuff out, but if you want to see the really cool early stuff (30's-50's) you need to look up car events/shows and check them out.

I went to a couple "local" cruise nights in Huntington Beach while I was there. The best was donut derelicts in Huntington Beach, it's every saturday morning, and get there early! A lot of those guys take off after only an hour or so.

https://www.donutderelicts.com/

Since you're a year out... try to plan it during a big show weekend

It's hot rod Magazines and In N Out burgers 70th anniversaries and there's a big show in Pamona that I wish I could go to, I think it's next week.

In The Ten Ring · 11-06-2018, 05:23 PM

Glad you had a good time. I need to post the pics of my transport while abroad....yours looks much more "speedy."

MACO · 11-12-2018, 02:51 AM

I was in Waikiki in late September and didn't see any classic cars or trucks which I thought was strange. We had a great time and even met up with my mom when she arrived on a cruise. Did the island tour as well and liked the north shore. I would consider staying on the north shore if I went again.

**Chevyland** · 11-13-2018, 10:06 AM

If you get to the West Coast next year look me up.
I enjoy meeting people from this board, with the same passion. I am in Sonoma which is right in the heart of wine country. A beautiful place to visit. And, we can look at plenty of trucks to boot.

11-05-2018, 06:19 PM	#1
Chris_oz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Posts: 139	Hawaii holiday. was good. Hi all, My wife and I got home 2 days ago from a short stay in Hawaii, we stayed in Waikiki. We have both been to the mainland US before, but never to Hawaii. Had a good time, great weather and lots of nice beach time and relaxing. Hired a Vette for a few days to cruise around the island and see some of the out of the way area's. My drive of a late Vette, holy cow it went well, not too many spots to open it up, but still had fun no less. We saw a few nice early pick-ups and a really nice early Chevelle SS coupe, but most of the older stuff on the street was just rusted junk, I am sure there are plenty locked away, but we didn't see many of them. Our next US holiday will be to the West Coast, but not for 12 months or so now, need to save some $$$$ Attached Images

11-05-2018, 10:26 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,791	Re: Hawaii holiday. was good. Sounds like a nice trip. Did you get to the north shore at all? __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

11-06-2018, 08:09 AM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Hawaii holiday. was good. Sounds like what we used to do when we pulled into Pearl. Get away from Waki-Waki. Did you see the Crouching Lion Inn? There was a great hotel and bar (I think Eddy's) on the other side of the Island. They sang Hawaiian folk songs (all locals) it was great. Glad you had a good time. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

11-06-2018, 01:54 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Hawaii holiday. was good. You will see A LOT of old iron (and a lot of early stuff) in southern california. You'll see a good bit of 60s/70s stuff out, but if you want to see the really cool early stuff (30's-50's) you need to look up car events/shows and check them out. I went to a couple "local" cruise nights in Huntington Beach while I was there. The best was donut derelicts in Huntington Beach, it's every saturday morning, and get there early! A lot of those guys take off after only an hour or so. https://www.donutderelicts.com/ Since you're a year out... try to plan it during a big show weekend It's hot rod Magazines and In N Out burgers 70th anniversaries and there's a big show in Pamona that I wish I could go to, I think it's next week. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 11-06-2018 at 02:00 PM.

11-06-2018, 05:23 PM	#6
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Hawaii holiday. was good. Glad you had a good time. I need to post the pics of my transport while abroad....yours looks much more "speedy."

11-12-2018, 02:51 AM	#7
MACO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia CANADA Posts: 118	Re: Hawaii holiday. was good. I was in Waikiki in late September and didn't see any classic cars or trucks which I thought was strange. We had a great time and even met up with my mom when she arrived on a cruise. Did the island tour as well and liked the north shore. I would consider staying on the north shore if I went again. __________________ 1969 C20 Customer Camper CST, 396, TH400, Factory A/C, Olive Green.

11-13-2018, 10:06 AM	#8
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,691	Re: Hawaii holiday. was good. If you get to the West Coast next year look me up. I enjoy meeting people from this board, with the same passion. I am in Sonoma which is right in the heart of wine country. A beautiful place to visit. And, we can look at plenty of trucks to boot.



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