{"id":1648,"date":"2018-12-14T14:43:11","date_gmt":"2018-12-14T04:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/?p=1648"},"modified":"2018-12-15T17:21:17","modified_gmt":"2018-12-15T07:21:17","slug":"christmas-already","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/index.php\/christmas-already\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas already!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our last run for the year was to Ningi and Bribie.\u00a0 We were privileged to visit Kenton Mckay at Ningi to see his amazing collection of cars and memorabilia.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4790.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4790\" width=\"640\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4790.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4790-150x63.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4790-300x126.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nOf course, afternoon tea was first on the agenda after our cruise from Brisbane.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4793.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4793\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4793.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4793-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4793-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nSome of Kenton&#8217;s collection.\u00a0 First, a flathead powered Model A highboy.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4795.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4795\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4795.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4795-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4795-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nKenton was happy to take the opportunity to start his cars and bring them out of the sheds for a closer look.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4798.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4798\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4798.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4798-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4798-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThis axed 50 Merc coupe also runs a warm flathead<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4805.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4805\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4805.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4805-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4805-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nEach one of the cars has a story and a history, and it was very interesting to hear these stories.<br \/>\nThis 55 F100 is fitted with a 454 big block Chev<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4801.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4801\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4801.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4801-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4801-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThe 64 Galaxie has a healthy 520 cubic inch Ford<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4806.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4806\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4806.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4806-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4806-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nThis &#8217;38 v12 Lincoln Zephyr was in the dock getting some attention to the engine.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4809.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4809\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4809.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4809-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4809-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4810.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4810\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4810.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4810-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4810-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4812.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4812\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4812.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4812-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4812-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4814.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4814\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4814.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4814-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4814-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nWe really appreciated\u00a0Kenton&#8217;s\u00a0hospitality and his willingness for us to spend the afternoon at his place.<br \/>\nThanks Kenton!<br \/>\nNext stop was Bribie Island for dinner.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181208_170912_resized.jpg\" alt=\"20181208_170912_resized\" width=\"640\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181208_170912_resized.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181208_170912_resized-150x68.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181208_170912_resized-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1622\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181208_170827_resized.jpg\" alt=\"20181208_170827_resized\" width=\"640\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181208_170827_resized.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181208_170827_resized-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181208_170827_resized-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nTime to relax and enjoy catching up around a feast of fish and chips,<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4819.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4819\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4819.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4819-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4819-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nthen a walk down to the water&#8217;s edge to share some more stories &#8211; the girls went for a walk along the esplanade.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4824.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4824\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4824.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4824-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4824-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4826.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4826\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4826.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4826-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rodsquad.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4826-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\nAt the end of another year, we would like to wish all our hot rodding friends a Merry Christmas, and\u00a0\u00a0let us remember the first Christmas when Jesus came to bring life and hope to all mankind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our last run for the year was to Ningi and Bribie 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