Anyone ever enter their car in an indoor show?

[57AGIN]

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. 

[Ford Blue blood]

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.

[hotroddonnie]

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

[57AGIN]

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

[Jeff Norwell]

Donnie, you are confusing Rick with Rich,
Rick lives in California
Rich lives in Amarillo Texas.

Do you know where you live?
hahahaha

[Jeff Norwell]

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.

[hotroddonnie]

Okay now I get it, Ricks not Rich which would mean that Rich isn't Rick. Thanks for that Jeff, that was easy! HRD.

[Jeff Norwell]

hahahah

[Jeff Norwell]

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

[Zapato]

As always if its signed Norwell its incredible, HRD must be happy.

Zap-

[RICH MUISE]

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

[LAUDY57]

Beautiful!

[hotroddonnie]

Thanks guys I'm very happy with it. Now its time to pay. 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

[Jeff Norwell]

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

[57AGIN]

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