i understand ... older people just like the older cars they dont understand how much time an effort we put into monte carlos ... but they totaly understand the time it takes to restore an old car ... i went to a show a couple weekends ago an only old cars won .. which was no surprise cause here in my county thats all they like i had to go like 3 counties away just to win my first place trophy .. i just dont understand people... i wish they would open there eyes an look at these cars

 

yah, i think the same thing happens everywhere....they should have awards for different year ranges....like anything older than 1985 anything newer than 1986 that would make things better

 

I went to a show about a month ago - they had all the usual categories - Corvettes, 1949-1959 Fords, etc... and they had two classes at the very end - 1980-modern cars, and 1980-modern trucks.

I sat next to a guy with a '68 (or '69,I can't remember)Chevelle and it wasn't until we talked for awhile that he asked me why I was there with a 2003 (he qualified the statement by saying that the car was maintained better than he'd ever seen). So I asked him when he started showing the Chevelle,and he replied that his first show was in 1974...his car was only 5 or 6 years old. That's cool, but I told him mine is 4, going on 5, so how is it different? Kinda stumped him, and the by the end of the day, we were talking about all sorts of car crap from blowers on his '72 454 Monte he's building to fabricating a set of twin turbos for mine...

In the end, yes, it's about the cars...but it should also be about the people who treat those cars with the love and care that we do - regardless of the make, model, or year.

But - someone posted earlier - it does tick me off when someone pulls in with a brand-new, 100 miles-on-the-odemeter, car. At least I've worked on mine, lowering, polishing etc...

Okey, rant off...time for coffee.

J

 

but what about if you had a brand new lotus or lamborghini or something, those area always welcome heheh

 

Good point - but I guess those cars are "special" (in my best Church Lady voice) because they've got 5 zeros in the price tag.

Not everyone can afford a '57 Chevy or '49 Merc. But that shouldn't be reason enough to prevent them from participating. The '50s, '60s, and some of the '70 cars are already in excess of $40,000 for a basic running restoration. Hot rods are a hobby just like anything else. They don't ban you from playing golf if you're a terrible player (I busted a Caddilac's windshield once!), so why should it be any different?

I dunno - truth be told, I have alot more fun hanging out at the local cruise nights with all the other misfit gearheads.

Jeff

 

Not everyone can afford a '57 Chevy or '49 Merc.

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I think I'll just set this thread out from here on out. ([sm=guilty.gif])

 

i don't understand it mainly because of the charity.. if it was my charity and i found out i'd be pissed, even if it was a supra with no paint and a fart can. if he wants to come in and give money, let him. i'd have been especialy pissed that it was 45 minutes away. if they are going to be picky about years they need to advertise... "1987 and older please" or something like that. we have a show here in town every year like that, and i complelty understand and go along with it. but its not for charity.

 

Ok, so we've surmised the RJ has a '57 Chevy...lol. I have nothing against anyone who has an older, more-popular or show car. If I had the ability, I'd have one too...

But at this point in my life - there's just not enough disposable income...the mortgage, daughter's education (that's enough to break the bank in itself), etc...

J

 

The shows here in Oregon and Washington usually do. They'll have Pre-29, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90 and newer, under construction, muscle car, low rider, mini-truck, truck, convertible, pro street, etc... some shows won't have 80's or 90's classes, but an 80's and newer class. Some shows have a daily driver class. I have to admit that I am guilty for being one of those people that believed "if I wanted to see a new car, I'd go to a dealership." It wasn't until about 3 years ago when I joined Portland Club Grand Prix (PDXCGP) that I finally opened my eyes to see that newer cars are worthy of being at a car show.

 

There is a show in our area every July 4th at the local park and they will not allow any vehicles in newer than 1980.They do let people know in advance though in the ads.It usually gets 300 to 400 cars and fills the park,so I guess they can be choosey.

There is another show held nearby by the Wheels of Time streetrod club in September,and they don't allow anything newer than 1949!!!
That is a huge event thoughwith aflea market,burnout contests,flame-thrower contests,teeter-totter contest,live oldies bands,and over 2500 cars.
The local cruise nights at area shopping centers and restaurants will accept anyone that comes in.