After a rough month of floods and the damage that goes along with them, Nashville was hanging tough this past weekend as the Goodguys Rod & Custom association returned to LP Field with the Nashville Nationals. If you were there then you know how hip it was, but if you weren't, then you just don't know what you missed.



Nashville is lucky enough to have a Goodguys event on their annual gearhead calendar, and the 2010 edition was the fifth time that the California based organization has brought their show to LP Field. Righteous Chevrolets were everywhere you looked, but the event is open to anything on wheels manufactured thru model year 1972. Net result is a wonderful diversity of Street Rods, Customs, Muscle Cars, and Classics for the eyes to behold.



Of extra special importance this year was the plight of the host city and it's residents after a once in a century flood put much of downtown Nashville, it's suburbs, and a great deal of Tennessee under water earlier this month. The waters have receded, but lots of damage remains in the aftermath. Yet despite being located adjacent to the Cumberland River, LP Field was in good shape for the hot rods some three weeks later, and Goodguys partnered with 'Hands On Nashville' throughout the weekend to help provide some relief. HON reps were present at the stadium to solicit contributions from the attendees, and the Goodguys responded with a matching donation at the conclusion of the event. A stand-up gesture that will no doubt be of help to those affected by the flooding.



So with the water level down, and the weather warm and sunny, car people made the pilgrimage to Nashville and enjoyed this new tradition in our State capitol. Approximately 2,000 cars descended on the Titans home this past weekend, and made this the place to be if you enjoy the old car hobby. It should be noted that several MCCC members made the show, as well as quite a number of Bartlett Cruise-in regulars. A wise choice, as this is the type of event that will allow one to see cars that won't ever be seen locally. There is a place for almost everything here, but Goodguys events tend to draw cars built to the highest standards that our specialized automotive pastime has ever seen. Hence, entrants come from far and wide. If you have never stepped out to a national event of this scope, do yourself a favor and make the effort in the future. You won't be disappointed.



In case you can't tell, I thought the Nashville Nationals were the Bees Knees.... If I noticed any type of trends among the post-48 set, it would be that the venerable 55 Chevys, first generation Camaros, and anybody's long-roof station wagons were highly popular cars to modify with the latest tricks and techniques. Of course, the street rod crowd always produce some stunning creations, and the timeless 32 Ford is still a favorite pallet for automotive artisans to ply their trade on. I had my trusty digital camera at my side to record at least some of what I saw. Even though the cars were packed into certain parts of the facility like sardines, with sizable crowds of admirers, and hood, trunks, and doors open aplenty, I still managed to find some things that might be worth having a second look at. You can click this link, to see if you agree.

See you at the next hot rod hoedown...

LK

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