I've entered my 57 in an indoor car show, no big deal just wondering how that went for you. did you win anything? The good and bad. HRD
Be careful man....
I saw that last week James. I've decided to push it in just to be safe, my car has never been test driven yet and I would hate for anything to go wrong. HRD
I imagine before long, because of that wreck, that all indoor shows will not let folks drive their car inside. Just a matter of time before something like that happened, or worse, someone run over and killed, instead of just hurt.
Entered my car in an indoor show in Kingsport, Tenn. Large room in hotel complex, about 100 cars in one big room. Carpet covered with plastic sheets. Had to be real careful when driving in not to scoot plastic. No incidents and really comfortable with A/C in Aug. Hotel room upstairs, didn't even have to unhook trailer from truck. Oh, and I won a door prize, a Bowtie fender cover.
Quote from: JPotter57 on 2014-02-05 17:43
I imagine before long, because of that wreck, that all indoor shows will not let folks drive their car inside. Just a matter of time before something like that happened, or worse, someone run over and killed, instead of just hurt.
That's what I was thinking.
@Jerrys Kars, Thanks for the template and instructions for the v bar and the hockey sticks. Came in the mail today. Indoor shows are the ones I like . the temperature gets too hot for an old man like me , down here in Texas.
I was there when that happened.. pretty darn sad. but it could have been much worse.
At least the judge that was hit and run over was not killed.The driver was hurt too.The car was a write off.
Donnie, Move in day at the centre is good,Just ease off the fireburnouts for a grand entrance.
Your car is deadly and deserves to be seen for the first time in a venue such as this.
Just make sure your throttle linkage is working well and is not sticky.
I'm sure the accident has been looked at by all parties, but if you look at the floor mats under the car their still nice and flat...if the brakes were on it would be in a ball in front of the tires. I've just hijacked my own thread!!!
HRD Years ago I chased the ISCA show car circuit with a 56 T -Bird. The few things they were very concerned with was fire safety, Battery had to be disconected, and some shows fuel tank had to be drained and engine run untill it was out of fuel. Other shows gas cap had to be duck taped shut or have locking gas cap. This is up to the city Fire Marshal.
That's a pain in the ssa wildhog. They haven't asked us to do any of that, but I'm sure that day will come. I have a quick disconnect on my battery which is a great idea for all the right reasons. HRD
I did it several times. I reflect back, it was more trouble than it was worth.
Only good happens to the show promoter. You're their servant until you leave.
LOL!
That HRD.. in the dress.
hahahaha
Quote from: Jeff Norwell on 2014-02-07 22:42
That HRD.. in the dress.
hahahaha
Jeff I thought you Knew me better then that, don't you remember? I always liked the 3 inch heels....made me taller. You've got the wrong girl mister! P.S don't forget Valentines Day....I like dark chocolate. HRD.
hotroddonnie:
Rick and I have entered our cars a number of times at the Cruisin' for a Cure show at the Orange County (CA) Fairgrounds inside one of their exhibition buildings. What was said about the local fire marshals is correct, it is all up to them. The battery disconnect, is the most reasonable of the restrictions. The draining of the gas tank, to me seems the most restrictive. We haven't been hassled in the past, but it's always a possibility. One good thing about that show is that the cars are out of the sun and dust in an air-conditioned building, with the option of still driving it out of the building and cruising it around the show. I think that most indoor events are pretty well regulated and primarily static displays.
The facility I managed had cars on display many many times. Our insurance company drove the gas tank/battery thing with respect to the cars inside the building. They required the tanks be topped off and the battery disconnected.
On a side note, a full tank is safer then an empty tank. Had a car catch fire in the parking deck, it burned to the ground or nearly so. All four tires burned, the interior and the engine bay. The entire exterior was burned down to bare metal but that car still had a nearly full tank of gas when it was drug out of the deck.
My brother entered his car last year in the same show, and other then the battery disconnect there wasn't any other requirements, so hopefully that will be all. Anyway the two Fords look great sitting there, is the one with the scoop Rich's car? HRD
hotroddonnie:
Yes, Rick's 57 is a beautiful single color (Ford Atlantic Blue), 427 FE medium rise side oiler. About 10 years ago, we discovered that we both have 57's and we live one and one half blocks from each other, maybe a quarter mile. Since then we've gone to lots & lots of car shows together. His was set up Pro-street back in 2000 and mine was originally a period correct Turquoise/White Resto-mod. In 2011, with my paint showing signs of the poor surface preparation done by its previous owner, I took it off the road took the front clip off, motor & trans out and sent the car to be stripped, body flaws repaired and repainted. All done before I retired and ended up on a fixed retirement pension, thank the Lord, it came out better than I had expected. Here are a few Photos taken at shows on the Joint Forces Training Base flight line right behind my house. Most were taken a few years ago in the old colors, but I kind of like what is shown with the cars. Rick and I are now coordinating the cars portion of the shows these photos were taken at, Wings, Wheels, Rotors & EXPO at the JTFB in Los Alamitos, CA
Bob
57 AGIN
Donnie, you are confusing Rick with Rich,
Rick lives in California
Rich lives in Amarillo Texas.
Do you know where you live?
hahahaha
Quote from: 57AGIN on 2014-02-11 01:14
hotroddonnie:
Yes, Rick's 57 is a beautiful single color (Ford Atlantic Blue), 427 FE medium rise side oiler. About 10 years ago, we discovered that we both have 57's and we live one and one half blocks from each other, maybe a quarter mile. Since then we've gone to lots & lots of car shows together. His was set up Pro-street back in 2000 and mine was originally a period correct Turquoise/White Resto-mod. In 2011, with my paint showing signs of the poor surface preparation done by its previous owner, I took it off the road took the front clip off, motor & trans out and sent the car to be stripped, body flaws repaired and repainted. All done before I retired and ended up on a fixed retirement pension, thank the Lord, it came out better than I had expected. Here are a few Photos taken at shows on the Joint Forces Training Base flight line right behind my house. Most were taken a few years ago in the old colors, but I kind of like what is shown with the cars. Rick and I are now coordinating the cars portion of the shows these photos were taken at, Wings, Wheels, Rotors & EXPO at the JTFB in Los Alamitos, CA
Bob
57 AGIN
Bob, you are lucky to have a 57 buddy living so close.
Donnie and I live a tad farther than you guys, but we chat all the time.Although I give HRD a hard time,it;s all in jest.He is a very good true friend.
Okay now I get it, Ricks not Rich which would mean that Rich isn't Rick. Thanks for that Jeff, that was easy! HRD.
hahahah
Well Donnie,Only 2 weeks away.Have you got a big box for all your Trophys?
Your show sign is done.
Rob and I will be there to harass and throw Popcorn at you!
ha ha ha
(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q7/JEFFNORWELL/DONNIES%2057%20FORD/DONNIEFINAL05a.jpg) (http://s132.photobucket.com/user/JEFFNORWELL/media/DONNIES%2057%20FORD/DONNIEFINAL05a.jpg.html)
As always if its signed Norwell its incredible, HRD must be happy.
Zap- :unitedstates:
Donnie..Your a lucky guy....Is that gonna cost you a week in Hawaii for Jeff and family?
Awesome job Jeff! No wonder your so busy all the time.
I looked to see where Jeff's signature was..couldn't find it..figured he didn't want people to know he knew Donnie. LOL
Beautiful!
Thanks guys I'm very happy with it. :023: Now its time to pay. :pottytrain2: I think Jeffs wife would give me a better deal, but he's unplugged all the phones, I'll have to text her a happy face. HRD
Donnie has helped me out soooo much with things I needed,Moral support and Knowledge.He is a true Pal.
Rich, there is a signature,Just not on this one(this one is an edited version)
We are gonna print this sucker large,48 inches across for Donnies Display.
Thanks all for the kind comments.
Remember,I work for parts!(i ain't kidding)
ha haha ha
Jeff & hotroddonnie:
Beautiful work on the display of a beautiful car. Almost makes me want to start all over again. lol Your Display sign will be a lot less busy than mine and probably less busy is better. Although, I do get quite a few comments about the info on mine. Yes, you were right, it is really great having Rick and I live so close to one another. Sure do wish we ALL could get together sometime in the future.
Bob
57 AGIN
Nice display sign Bob. You sure have some history with your car, I have never driven mine....all my history is in the build. HRD
Bob,I love your show sign.Very very clever.Well thought out and very trick the way it's written from the vehicles persecutive.
I love the Ford window stickier idea.
One very beautiful car.
Very good laugh!!!Good luck Bob...The car looks great.
Thanks Guys:
High praise from car guys whose cars are as good as are yours. (is that sentence a real sentence???lol)
Bob
57 AGIN