Mark D Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I've got some friends from Rotterdam coming over in May and they're desperate to expirience some US car culture. It's early in the season here in New England so I figured Rhinebeck would be a good place to spend the day with them, (even though I will be trapped all day on the grounds). I sent my $10 registration in yesterday, anyone else going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Trapped on the grounds? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark D Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 yep, they dont let you out until 5pm. Greg and I had to break out two years ago when we went. However the variety was large and the flea market was a good take. This time I will take the next day off so there's no rush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I sure don't like being held captive against my will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardude Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Why would they make you stay on the grounds? I'm just asking to figure out how many fences I might have to jump. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonaldSmith Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 I'm guessing that you can leave, but your car is held hostage. Often at car shows, some people drive off early, and as the closing hour approaches few cars are left. The late-comers have less and less to look at. I don't know a good answer. I'm one of the ones who might leave an hour or so before closing, earlier if the weather is bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1940plymouth Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Shane, Adele and I plan on being there on Sunday, although the Plymouth will stay home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark D Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Don, my summation exactly. But Sunday's should be an early departure day. Bob, surely see you there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_53 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I just bought a 48 Dodge. I'm not far from Rhinebeck at all, in western Mass. Never been to there. Worth while going for a new commer to all this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyHarold Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I just bought a 48 Dodge. I'm not far from Rhinebeck at all, in western Mass. Never been to there. Worth while going for a new commer to all this? It's an excellent show and swap meet. The fairgrounds where it's held has nice food and clean restrooms. Attend if you can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark D Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I just bought a 48 Dodge. I'm not far from Rhinebeck at all, in western Mass. Never been to there. Worth while going for a new commer to all this? Welcome Scott. Great to have another Mass guy on the board. Love to meet you at Rhinebeck, please let me know if you go. The year I went, the show was very good. At least 5 other 40's vintage mopars in the corral with myself and greg g. Something else to put on your calendar, a few of us board members are putting together a little get together weekend in August (20-23) right in that area. Love to have you and your dodge at that event too. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_53 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Well that settles it Terri (my wife) and I will be there. Just found the registation...We'll be there Saturday. Thanks for making use feel so welcome. Looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_53 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 After looking over the web site for this show...looks like we'll be there Sunday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark D Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Drove to a car show in your neighborhood two years ago. New Marlborough MA... quaint little town, event took place on the town green. Yes Sunday is the day for the classics. Look forward to meeting you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1940plymouth Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Mark, you might want to let everyone know that the Plymouths usually gather in front of the grandstands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark D Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Wasn't sure if that was a regular yeraly thing or if it changed from year to year. You've been more than I have Bob, so I am guessing its consitent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichW Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 There is a Plymouth Class 1928-1954. As Bob said, they line up near the grandstands. On average about 3-6 cars usually show up in the class. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_53 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 New Marlborough is just down the road from me. It is nice here, although been cold this year. Our Dodge was delivered in January from NV. Been waiting to take it out. Look forward to meeting you too. Cheers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_53 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 August 20-23 I've save the date. There is also a car show in the town of Great Barrington here in south Berkshire county. usually around August 4th or so. They shut down the main street from 4 to 9. Basicly the whole town becomes a car show. All kinds of cars. Last year there was even a 55 gallon drum with an engine and wheels. It's a real nice evening. The stores, restaurants bars and the ice cream shop are all open. $10 to benefit the Fire Dept. Past years I've taken the old Jeep down there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark D Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I've seen that one advertised. If I'm around and the heat isn't too bad, maybe we'll head down that way. Glad to have you join the gang in late August. Looking forward to a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 what is this event in may ? web site for info please ?? thanks in advance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1940plymouth Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Here is a photo that I took at Rhinebeck two years ago 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1940plymouth Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 This is really a good show, hot rods on Saturday, antiques on Sunday, flea market on all three days Held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, approx. ten miles from Kingston, NY on the other side of the Hudson River Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 looks like a good event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark D Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Bumping this to the top of the list seeing as we're on the tip of the weekend. Will be headed out to Rhinebeck early Sunday morning with a couple of fellow old car guys from Holland that I've hosted for the past week. Not quite sure if the Plymouth will be on the road for Sunday, but I caught a call from the garage today and the mechanic seem to think he was going to have it done for tomorrow although I'm not sure how comfortable I feel taken this thing on a six-hour round-trip with a fresh transmission. Hope to see if you more if you folks there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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