| Today, we had a nice little cruise. We arrived in Manchac, LA around 11:00 AM. There were five Prowlers, three PTs, one Viper & one Dakota lined up in front of Middendorf's. Judith (Taupe PT), Brandon & Stephanie (Red PT), Gwen, Vinnie & Roland (my sister, nephew & Dad) (Silver PT), Paul & Cheryl (Red Durango), Craig & Craig Jr. (Red Viper - 93 Viper with less than 10K miles & first Viper sold in Louisiana), David (Mulholland Blue Prowler), Fred & Triche (Mulholland Blue Prowler), Al & Darlene (Purple Prowler), Ken & Vickie (Red Prowler) & Laddie & Karen (Yellow Prowler).
We had a delicious lunch & terrific company. After lunch, we hung around in the parking lot reminiscing & talking cars.... It really was a very nice time and I'm glad everyone took the time to come out... We started to say our good byes & when Ken was getting ready to leave he said - he & Vickie were going to head back to Baton Rouge via Gonzales & stop & see how Ronnie Fredreric (Black Prowler) was coming on his Packard Limousine Restoration. So, Al & Darlene, Paul & Cheryl, Karen & I decided to go along.
Well, this turned out to be a super side trip. Ronnie is almost done on the restoration. He has completely rebuilt everything from the frame up. He has put a Viper V10 engine, Transmission, Viper Console & steering wheel into this Limo. He should be complete within two months. This limo came from the Wrigley family on Catalina Island off the California coast. In addition, he just picked up a couple of other cars that he is going to rebuild. A 1931 Ruxton (front wheel drive), 1921 Moon & 1955 300 Chrysler Hemi ...
So, our little Middendorf's cruise ended up about 200 miles later back in Mandeville & one terrific day. I would like to thank everyone for coming out. Karen & I really enjoyed everyone's company. A special thanks to Ronnie & Dale for taking the time to show us around his shop & entertaining the drop ins...
Here's some pics... laddie.... |
