I hear what you're saying, but in the Los Angeles area and I'm sure other large metropolitan areas, it's better to trailer cars to a show at a distance than try to drive it with tall gears and in stop-n-go traffic. Even if it's somewhat open traffic and you've got at least 3.73-4.10 gears at 65 you're doing over 3k RPMs, for say an 1-1 1/2 hours straight on the freeway around here. I'm not crazy about doing that.

Yes the Trailer Queen argument is a tough one because some people see it as a waste of a car. Driving a valuable car however is a calculated risk.

I have a garage and a building full of cars and memorabilia. Some people call it a museum. I see the cars and the stuff as art, and like most of us many are stored in car capsules. Some are prepped for long term storage, some I drive. The ones I drive do have 35 to 50 year old tires and some are tubed for safety and inspected

Like you I have committed to the preservation of the cars and the history and that's what I like. Some guys like to get them out and bang gears and roast the tires.

To each his own.:beers:

Boy judging from the comments here I don't know why you guys would bother to attend a car show if it frustrates you so much. I to get frustrated by a number of things at car shows but I think we need to enjoy them while we can because the next generation seems to have less interest than we do. I for one appreciate the perfectly restored cars that are pampered, trailered, manicured and proudly displayed for our viewing pleasure. I can see the daily drivers at the local street cruises.

Here’s the thing on the trailer cars, ok, so when I drive 3 hours to a show, when I get there, I’ll walk around and see friends and look at cars, grab a beer, you get your a$$ over and detail my Car and engine bay for like 3 hours. :burnout:


And if it rains, you got somewhere to put it.

Exactly. That’s why I just do cruise Ins and cars and coffee, idiots have ruined shows for me. Then no one brought this up, some shows are on black top, nice, the judges should sit there on the hot black top all day and cook, just to get a plastic trophy or nothing, cause the judges buddy got your award, with the new Camaro.

Same here -- after that little boy broke the mirror off the door on my Corvette I never put it another car show. Just not worth it -- take the car to the show on Friday morning, baby sit it all weekend and take it home Sunday PM. No MORE!!!

If I win the lottery I'm going to get an LS6 convertible, have you restore it and then beat it like a rented mule.

BTW, did you came by my house(in GA) a dozen years ago or so and buy a lift or two?

Myself, I don’t trailer my car, I do drive to shows. Shows far away a trailer is the only
way to go, I know a few that break down on the way to these shows 3-4 hours away. And all the cleaning, if I win the lotto, I’ll buy a COPO and cut a hole in the hood for a mr gasket chrome air cleaner, for the lovers of all cars, make sure you come by at the show and say great job Burd, I love what you did. :beers:

Guys who hang around your car until you come back and then tell you what's wrong with it. Guys who ask is this your car and then tell you all about the one they had back in the old days and as soon as they finish they walk away.

Camaro experts who insist that because spoilers are in the '67 assembly manual that they were available on '67s from the factory.
Camaro experts who insist that air conditioning was available on '67 396 cars and when challenged they say a buddy has two of them. Can I see them? Oh no, super secret location, no one but the expert has ever seen them.

And yes, all the first-gens with SS/Z stuff, wrong Rally caps, cowl hoods done to death, etc.

Fun thread. I needed some laughs!!

It’s a learn and laugh thread. Ive had some good laughs through this COPO-19 virus. Lol yes, I’m giving Corona beer a break

I hear you Lee and agree, but the gold car at the top in your post is a low-mile original car, the factory did that crappy install of the R/T emblem.

Here’s one, battery’s in the trunk. Yes, a few did come that way. But not the ones I’m talking about. Lol

Any like Painted Boosters. Good, black, silver. I’ve seen them all. Then you ge5bthe guys that get the Eastwood kit and try to FAKE a cad.

I've seen lots of stupid stuff at car shows. The old days it was almost required, as ISCA shows gave you points for the number of modification.... tasteful or not. It was common to see huge fender flares on cars with blowers , wheelie bars and a wood and velour interior, along with dual sunroofs.
Now it'd have to be stupid Eleanors. That fad is still ruining good Mustang fastbacks.

How about General Lee Chargers .....:no:

You guys are having too much fun!

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1970 'Cudas with Red Sport Stripes. Again - Black only.

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How do you feel about 1963 Corvettes having KO wheels? They weren't available as a factory option until the 64 models.

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When you only make 17 - that pretty much guarantees that at least half will be an "only one in this color."

----I'm agin it!.....Bill S

Yep, the pinstripe whitewalls would be the over the top perfect addition.
I'm really diggin that silver with the KO's.. looks like an 1950's artists rendition of a future space ship.

I like the '63's with original KO wheels and two bar spinners.

I love it.

Then again, I have Pontiac Rally I wheels on my '63 Lemans (not available until '65).

K

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D@mn photobucket.

----I'm not knocking KO's as I have three sets (two NOS), but like to see a 63 as it was produced. Plus, I have only one Corvette they would be correct for. Original KO's are, to me, one of the most beautiful wheels ever designed!.....Bill S

Diff wheels never bothered me, in 20 min you can be back to stock. My orig wheels and 1983 tires are a table for now. Lol

I agree 100% with what you are saying Bill. And to add to it, here IMO is the second most beautiful wheel ever designed:

https://i.postimg.cc/vZ2MQ0Jm/pontia...vertible-3.jpg

----Especially the mid design of the 8-lugs (63-64)…….Bill S

8;lugs used to be cool. Now so many have them on. Not my fave’s anymore

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Improperly installed exhaust systems.

Extra credit since they are original to the car.

K

Well yes. I saw that fine car at the Dust Off.

What about Donks, Cars with big rims. Some even spin?
Another is these custom cars that you just walk by and think, Why?

I agree with so many of these posts it's made me think long and hard about the direction of my build. Thanks for all the fun!

Things I like at a show:

-Friendly people who enjoy talking about their cars to newcomers
-Delicious corn dogs
-fairly priced admission

Things I do not like at a show:

-Firemaros

Things I hate at shows and cruise nights..........
Bicycles
Baby coaches
Dogs on long leashes
The dude who insists my camaro is a 701/2, not a 70

Rich

Didn't somebody mention about not liking models of the cars with the car?? I ran across this picture from a few years ago.

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Lmao.
Yes on the firemaros. These guys who think they can go out and get a new one and it’s the same thing as the old ones. Nope.
At the natz this year, my booth was next to the brothers that make them in Florida. Ya, the tv show too, I’d rather watch white trash customs in Texas than them.
Don’t forget the good brats and Italian sausage smothered in undies at the shows. Candied bacon on a stick.

Don't forget knock-offs on wheels with lug nuts

Now I'm hungry, thanks.

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Here in Utah the big car shows and swap meets are mostly together. I'm disappointed year after year of seeing the same "professional" vendors trying to sell the same junk year after year. After 30 years I think I've scored a BBC "198" intake is all, but I paid a lot for it.

I had the best cuban sandwich I ever had at a car show out of a food truck. Sad thing is, thats the only time they are close to my house.
We had one show that had several food trucks and the people hosting the show changed and they got rid of the food trucks so we had to eat at the local restaurants which there were not enough of. The porta potties also disappeared and they doubled the entry fee.

Hmmm. WHAT I HATE AT SWAP MEETS. lmao

I hate the guys selling tools, sand paper, tables full of hot wheels, colored wire looms, colored zip ties, the shamy booth. I met the shamy guy in DC that a hooker bit his tongue.