The Ranchero & The Blue Q

Classic Notes

Classic Car Show Photography. A place for car enthusiast to get information and photos of the California car culture, with the focus on the Ford Falcon and Ford Ranchero. Catch a car show and enjoy the ride!

RC Flyers Take to the Sky
RC Flyers Take to the Sky

Weekend surprise with a stopover at the aviation field for
RC Flyers honing their craft.

Thanks to all the RC Flyers for sharing their love on a Sunday morning disruption filled with questions and lots of answers. Enjoy the moment shared with the camera; shooting a car show was much easier than following the speed racing across the morning sky.  

RC Flyers take to the sky in the basin.

 

Looking up we could see the airplanes flying across the field so we drove over to check it out!

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Signatures from The Classic Car Show

Vintage on the Mind

Catch a car show and enjoy history!

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Friendship is a powerful thing.

This is for Mike
the Ranchero and the Blue Q.

Do Classic Cars find you?

Always for the want of a Ranchero.

My brother’s car was a black, deluxe model with bucket seats. So for ten years, pinned on a bulletin board in my office were the exact dimensions of a ‘65 Ranchero, reminding me that someday I would find the perfect car and make it mine.

Check out the the story line for the Ranchero

The making of a BBQ

Why are you following me?

Saw the trailer at a car show and passed on it, but the thought of what could be would not let go.

The Perfect Fit

Jack’s Auto Body gave this ride the ghost flames needed for the final finish.

The life of the 1965 Ranchero and the Blue Q

Ranchero and the Q Contributors

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Classic Car Photography: Take a look at the pinstriper, laying down the line.

Breaking down the Classics with The Pinstripe.

The Pinstriper

Skill, a steady hand and paint.

A steady hand is needed to create a personal touch through the artistic endeavor where a brush and paint make the lines on hot rods,  low riders, and classic cars. The lines of today are still moving forward with the same techniques that inspired a generation of car enthusiasts.

Car shows highlight the custom artwork that embellishes many classic cars—breaking down identity with a bit of paint.

Looking to lay down a few lines. Check out The Pinstriper.

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Road Kings Car Show Photos June 12, 2022
Road Kings Car Show Photos June 12, 2022

2022 Road Kings Classic Car Show

Johnny Carson Park in Burbank, California, was the perfect location for the car show. This sweet little hidden gem has a two-level open lawn space, creating a picture-perfect atmosphere for a car show.

The Road Kings

Car Club

one of the oldest in the United States, there is history at this car show.

This is one of our favorite car shows, and we love taking
The Ranchero and the Blue Q out for a day of fun.

 

The two-level venue is divided by a wildlife riverbed with a rolling lawn landscape on the upper level with large shade trees covering the park. The lower level had the main stage, music, car show vendors, and all the Road Kings car show activities.

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Getting to the car show early in the morning is essential when part of the show is taking photographs for the website. The sun is kinder to the ride in the morning, but the morning ritual of cleaning the car for hours can block the camera from getting the photograph.
So the search begins; the happy hour of walking through the car shows in search of the camera shot before the crowd arrives.  

This year's show was a full house; with some amazing rides and classic car details.
It was a lot of fun, and seeing the So Cal Falcons and other recognizable faces after two years was nice. Thanks to all who stopped by for a look at the Ranchero and enjoyed a few hot dogs on the Blue Q.

A special thanks to the Road Kings!

Enjoy the show.

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This 1965 Ranchero is a Daily Driver

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The Daily Driver

When we started the 65bbq website, it was just for fun, a great way to showcase the classic, plus the opportunity to learn the skills needed to create a website.

As the photographs from car shows started to fill up computer space the website developed into a place to showcase other classic cars and the classic car venues we attended.

The progression of our daily driver from first purchase to now is ever-changing. Our favorite find, Prestige Auto, replaced the tonneau cover and reupholstered the split-bench seat this week. In addition, they did a fantastic job on the interior of the Van Tiki. Check out their classic work here.

Showcasing the new tonneau cover and reupholstered seats at the Road Kings Classic Car Show at Johnny Carson Park on June 12, 2022. The Road Kings is one of our favorite car shows, so if you are in the area, stop by for a visit. Cooking up some hot dogs on the Q.

The trailer before it became the Q

Thanks John!

Friendship has its advantages.

Find all Contributors to the Ranchero and Blue Q experience.

The Get-a-Way

Is now the Van Tiki

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