hotrodhoodlum Posted July 7, 2010 Report Posted July 7, 2010 Going to Columbus this weekend for Good Guys. Not a very big show compared to Back to The 50s but probably the best quality cars at one event . Swap meet is excellent and tons of MFG vendors !!
BobT-47P15 Posted July 7, 2010 Report Posted July 7, 2010 According to an early post, he's from Bartlett, IL......a Chicago suburb. Would be good to add that info to what shows on the post screen..... what kind of car and where you are. Is Columbus close to Chicago??
P-12 Tommy Posted July 7, 2010 Report Posted July 7, 2010 (edited) probably Ohio? http://www.good-guys.com/PDF/terrific12_2010.pdf Tom Edited July 7, 2010 by P-12 Tommy
hotrodhoodlum Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Posted July 8, 2010 (edited) You have never heard of http://www.good-guys.com/ they have been around for 30 plus years I have posted my car here before I wouldn't be here if I dint have a early mopar right ? didn't realize it was a priority to spill my guts for you on every post BobT-47P15 . You really need to get out and relax LOL Is Columbus close to Chicago?? Yes 390 miles Columbus Oh Try searching my other posts pics are there with all info BOB Thread / Thread Starter Last Post Replies Views Forum Good Guys Columbus here we go ! hotrodhoodlum Today 11:25 PM by hotrodhoodlum 4 68 P15-D24 Forum Where can I get Rear Leaf Springs hotrodhoodlum Today 07:04 AM by hotrodhoodlum 11 238 P15-D24 Forum New Chicago Guy Here hotrodhoodlum 06-12-2010 03:29 PM by P-12 Tommy 9 189 P15-D24 Forum Need Lowering Springs for my 48 ? hotrodhoodlum According to an early post, he's from Bartlett, IL......a Chicago suburb.Would be good to add that info to what shows on the post screen..... what kind of car and where you are. Is Columbus close to Chicago?? Edited July 8, 2010 by hotrodhoodlum
BobT-47P15 Posted July 8, 2010 Report Posted July 8, 2010 I have posted my car here before I wouldn't be here if I dint have a early mopar right ? didn't realize it was a priority to spill my guts for you on every post BobT-47P15 . You really need to get out and relax LOL Thanks for your reply. True, you don't need to post your make and model of car or your location in relation to comments about a car show. And I did presume you had some sort of old Mopar since you are here. There's a town of Columbus (Kansas) about 25 miles from here.....for all I could tell the GoodGuys were putting on a show there. We get out and relax at local and area car shows along.......like this one last month.
hotrodhoodlum Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Posted July 8, 2010 Please don't take any of my comments personal. First off I'm not a trophy hound I couldn't care less about sitting 6 to 8 hours for a $5.95 piece of plastic ! you can take your participant judged shows and so called expert judged shows and shove it as far as you can see thats what I see in your pictures with that thing you have on your hood I don't go to judged shows just a bunch of stuck up yahoos and I don't care for stock vehicles but thats me, don't get me wrong I do appreciate the craftsmanship of all cars and the work it took to get it their . I have been building Hot Rods and Drag Cars for the last 35 years and I know what it takes to build them . I drive my cars just about 5000 miles a summer no trailer thats what this hobby is about . So maybe this will give you why I'm here and what Im all about . Tommy McLain Bartlett IL I have posted my car here before I wouldn't be here if I dint have a early mopar right ? didn't realize it was a priority to spill my guts for you on every post BobT-47P15 . You really need to get out and relax LOL Thanks for your reply. True, you don't need to post your make and model of car or your location in relation to comments about a car show. And I did presume you had some sort of old Mopar since you are here. There's a town of Columbus (Kansas) about 25 miles from here.....for all I could tell the GoodGuys were putting on a show there. We get out and relax at local and area car shows along.......like this one last month.
Don Coatney Posted July 8, 2010 Report Posted July 8, 2010 hotrodhudlem; You may not be aware that you can post a picture of your car in your profile. Also you can edit your details in your user control panel to include your location as seen on every posting. By doing this it is easy to know a bit more about you. Like you I am not a trophy hound. And my car has never been on a trailor. However I shy away from the goodguys shows for financial reasons. Follow this link for the cost to enter this event. http://www.good-guys.com/pdf/10-608/GGN_RegForm.pdf Interesting that there are several trophies given out at the goodguys events. I seek out events that are free or cost very little to attend. I see goodguys charges spectators $18.00 just to view the cars and it would cost me $90.00 if I entered my car.
1940plymouth Posted July 8, 2010 Report Posted July 8, 2010 Rhinebeck NY had the Good Guys show at the Dutchess County fairgrounds a few weeks ago, I don't know what it cost to take a car, but the entry fee for onlookers was 18 dollars a head, now that is too darn expensive for my wallet. My thoughts, Bob
BobT-47P15 Posted July 8, 2010 Report Posted July 8, 2010 Tom, just to attempt to set the record straght, as it sounded just a little personal, even if not the intent. I don't enter shows with the intent to win trophies.....I paid my entry fee which went to support local civic groups......parked the car and walked around visiting with other entrants and looking at their cars. My wife was working with one of the sponsoring organizations (to which we belong) selling food and beverages. The trophy was incidental. But it does make you feel good to know the judges, whoever they were, liked what I've done with the car. And - the car has never been trailered, is always driven as it really is only a good driver, not a show car. I've owned it since 1973 and done things along as I could afford and had time. I see you have a strong automotive background and likely know much more about cars than I. The good thing about the auto hobby is that everyone can enjoy it in whatever manner they like.......
1942cowdodge Posted July 8, 2010 Report Posted July 8, 2010 I like the good guys car show but a few years ago I got stuck for 35 dollars just to enter my car! I went over on a Saturday and thought well it won't cost much to enter but blame!!!!!!!!!! 35 dollars to show oft my car!!!!!!!!!! They said the pass was good for the next day but I was going home that evening and so I won't be back the next day! I would think they could charge a nice flat rate for each day and then get more cars to show oft but no they cant do and that don'ask me why? but they just can't. Oh yes Sundays show was about 15 dollars. I will never go to a good guy car show on Saturday again to display my car they are a rip oft!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sunday maybe?????
Young Ed Posted July 8, 2010 Report Posted July 8, 2010 Typically the only show I pay to enter each year is back to the 50s. $30 bucks preregistered gets your car and 2 people in for the entire weekend. Not too bad for the second largest car show in the country.
Captain Neon Posted July 9, 2010 Report Posted July 9, 2010 Good Guys were in Loveland CO when I lived there, and I too thought the $18 spectator fee a bit excessive for a few hundred cars. I just spent some quality time with my P15 and took the wife out for dinner when she got home from work that evening. My wife told me that quite a few spectators and participants that stopped by her place of work were disappointed in that year's show. I choose to avoid the Good Guys show in Kansas City MO for the reasons mentioned above. BTW, nothing wrong with letting people know which specific community one means. Except for Metropolis IL and Blooming Prairie MN, I am not aware of any community that does have a "sister" in an other state. State and province designations are always a big help when mentioning an event as this is an international forum. I still chuckle when I remember the story the loading dock supervisor at Hormel in Austin MN told me a bout a lost trucker. He called asking for directions to the Hormel plant in Austin TEXAS. Supervisor told him, "Go north on I-35 ~1081 mi. go east on I-90 ~18 mi. and take exit #16. Can't miss it! See ya in 3 days!" A very unhappy trucker in deed simply because his dispatcher failed to tell him MN, and he was too proud or arrogant to ask for clarification.
windsor8 Posted July 9, 2010 Report Posted July 9, 2010 Going to Columbus this weekend for Good Guys. Not a very big show compared to Back to The 50s but probably the best quality cars at one event . Swap meet is excellent and tons of MFG vendors !! I know what you are talking about. Driving the Dodge to Louisville (Kentucky) for the SRN.
hotrodhoodlum Posted July 12, 2010 Author Report Posted July 12, 2010 $45.00 to enter your car in a show plus a guest for members hotrodhudlem;you may not be aware that you can post a picture of your car in your profile. Also you can edit your details in your user control panel to include your location as seen on every posting. By doing this it is easy to know a bit more about you. Like you i am not a trophy hound. And my car has never been on a trailor. However i shy away from the goodguys shows for financial reasons. Follow this link for the cost to enter this event. http://www.good-guys.com/pdf/10-608/ggn_regform.pdf interesting that there are several trophies given out at the goodguys events. I seek out events that are free or cost very little to attend. I see goodguys charges spectators $18.00 just to view the cars and it would cost me $90.00 if i entered my car.
hotrodhoodlum Posted July 12, 2010 Author Report Posted July 12, 2010 Ive been going to BTT 50S since 1994 best show in the world!! Typically the only show I pay to enter each year is back to the 50s. $30 bucks preregistered gets your car and 2 people in for the entire weekend. Not too bad for the second largest car show in the country.
Don Coatney Posted July 12, 2010 Report Posted July 12, 2010 $45.00 to enter your car in a show plus a guest for members And the cost for non members is??????
hotrodhoodlum Posted July 12, 2010 Author Report Posted July 12, 2010 Cry Cry Cry !!! ITS TO MUCH MONEY !!!Don if your to f###king cheap to spend some cash then stay home and bitch ! If you were a member of Good Guys that only cost $35.00 you would get all kinds of discounts to events ,parts, magazines , shows ETC. But you just stay in your back yard and cry about how much it cost to have a great time and we wont miss you ! How about Back To The 50s weekend St Paul Mn $30 bucks for 3 days with a guest and your car in the show or is that to much money for you. Oh I for got you look for FREE **** ONLY so 30 bucks is way to much for you why even have a car . When you change your oil or maybe you don't because its to much money do you filter the oil between cheese cloth and re use the oil? People like you just like to complain to hear your self talk and try to drag this hobby in the ground do all of us a favor and shut the hell up PLEASE ! And the cost for non members is??????
Niel Hoback Posted July 13, 2010 Report Posted July 13, 2010 Sounds like someone needs to adjust their meds.
Captain Neon Posted July 13, 2010 Report Posted July 13, 2010 There's such a thing as being overrated, and that appears to be Don's opinion of Goodguys shows. A view that I tend to share. If ol' Norm was still alive he'd really let you know how he feels about Goodguys. LOL
Don Coatney Posted July 13, 2010 Report Posted July 13, 2010 Sounds like someone needs to adjust their meds. You are right. I am working on it. Just a few tokes to go.
Don Coatney Posted July 13, 2010 Report Posted July 13, 2010 Cry Cry Cry !!! ITS TO MUCH MONEY !!!Don if your to f###king cheap to spend some cash then stay home and bitch ! If you were a member of Good Guys that only cost $35.00 you would get all kinds of discounts to events ,parts, magazines , shows ETC. But you just stay in your back yard and cry about how much it cost to have a great time and we wont miss you ! How about Back To The 50s weekend St Paul Mn $30 bucks for 3 days with a guest and your car in the show or is that to much money for you. Oh I for got you look for FREE **** ONLY so 30 bucks is way to much for you why even have a car . When you change your oil or maybe you don't because its to much money do you filter the oil between cheese cloth and re use the oil? People like you just like to complain to hear your self talk and try to drag this hobby in the ground do all of us a favor and shut the hell up PLEASE ! Good luck and I hope you win your trophy. I must admit I am proud to not be a member of goodguys as I have now seen exactly how foolish the members are.
jd52cranbrook Posted July 13, 2010 Report Posted July 13, 2010 Actually I find Goodguys a pretty good deal. And I am not even ranting and raving. And yes, a paying member again after not renewing a couple of years ago. I try to go at least one a year. The car corral always seem to have good deals if I had any cash to buy a car. And the swap meet/vendors are the most in numbers, and in variety I have seen anywhere else. If you enter your car for the entry fee, you save two fold opposed to paying your way in to see it. No parking, bring a date of your choice for free, and that's both days if you decide to go. I don't see anything foolish in that whatsoever. Everyone has a opinion, and that's mine
jd52cranbrook Posted July 13, 2010 Report Posted July 13, 2010 The Strangers Car Show I went to this past weekend cost 15 to show the car or $2 to enter. I don't think I saw one trailer queen. Here in NorCal, (Pleasanton, CA, which I think is Goodguys Headquarters,) the Goodguys show offers more than just a car show inside. A huge car corral, a even bigger swap meet. Plus at least 4 buildings of theme vendors. It offers much more, if you are looking for that. Plus a monthly magazine is included in your membership. I'm just sayin. Good points to join, and good points not too. It's all in your cup of tea,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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