MarkAubuchon Posted June 12, 2015 Report Posted June 12, 2015 Its official Greg G and I will be hosting our annual parking lot BBQ/Adult Beverage get together Friday night July 24 2015 in the parking lot of the Host hotel. Spread the word!!! Greg and I are planning on arriving into Springfield Midday on Friday. May bring the 47 P15 and 49 BC, not sure yet. Hope to see you there. Mark 1 Quote
desoto1939 Posted June 12, 2015 Report Posted June 12, 2015 Mark: That is the week after the NAtional Desoto Club convention up in Kalamazoo Mich. I will be going to Chicago during the MOnday/Tues 6/20/21 then over to Dearborn to see the FURD Museum. Not sure if we can arrange to stop down to he Chrysler meet but will see if we can make some arrangement. Rich HArtung desoto1939@aol.com Quote
steveplym Posted June 13, 2015 Report Posted June 13, 2015 I'm tentatively planning on it. Not sure about Friday night, but planning on coming up there on Saturday. So I've never done a WPC meet before. If I do drive the Plymouth up there for Friday night and the Saturday show, what does it cost just to show on Saturday? I'm not interested in judging or anything, just hanging out and displaying for a while. Quote
desoto1939 Posted June 13, 2015 Report Posted June 13, 2015 you have to be a member of the WPC and then also pay the convention reg fees to show your car. I would check their webpage to get more info. Rich Hartung desoto1939@aol.com Quote
greg g Posted June 14, 2015 Report Posted June 14, 2015 I participated in the WPC even in Vermont without being a member. Nobody asked, I didn't tell. Many of the events are pay to play separately like tours, museums and meals. check out the web site and see if they are charging per activity. I have never seen a car group not accept money. Well Except for the Plymouth Owners Club in Maryland. Quote
MarkAubuchon Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Posted June 18, 2015 I'm with Greg, we just show up, Pay the registration fee or not! Parking lot party is worth it. we are planning on getting up there Friday midday, look around. Parking lot party Saturday do the show. 2 Quote
greg g Posted June 18, 2015 Report Posted June 18, 2015 General Registration fee is 40 bucks, It says there is a late fee of 15 bucks for member registrations received after a date in July. This was the same language used in Vermont. When the person at the registration table tried to collect the extra 15 bucks, I pointed out that the printed material said the late fee was for members, and I wasn't a member. When she said I couldn't register I asked her where it said in the printed details that you needed to be a member to participate? She couldn't find anything. I put 2 twenties on the table, which she picked up without a further word, and began to fill out my show entry card. All the other tours etc are pay to play. I chose not to participate. Banquet prices are a bit steep so I eschewed that also. Judging is by participant's vote. Join our little group of iconoclasts and have a good time. We apologize in advance to any one who might be offended by our behavior........ https://www.chryslerclub.org/PDF%20files/National%20Meet%20Info%202015.pdf 1 Quote
MarkAubuchon Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Posted June 25, 2015 I renewed my WPC membership, and registered my 47 P15. I am planning a sight seeing tour from St Louis to Springfield Friday Morning, hope to be at the host hotel by midafternoon Friday. When I registered at the hotel they already had 70 room reservations, when you add in those attending for the day, should be a pretty good turnout. Greg G and I will be hosting a Friday night parking lot event. Hope to meet a few new MOPAR fans. Quote
steveplym Posted June 28, 2015 Report Posted June 28, 2015 Well I've made plans to head up there Friday after lunch, if the work schedule permits. The plan is to bring the Plymouth and enjoy the Friday night festivities in the parking lot. Then come back as a spectator on Saturday and enjoy the show. Probably head home after lunch on Saturday. Just booked a hotel room close by. Looking forward to meeting Mark and Greg on Friday. Anybody else making the trip? Quote
greg g Posted June 28, 2015 Report Posted June 28, 2015 Might as well bring the car back for the show and register it. The WPC events are participant judged, and no body gets bentoout of shape if you car is less than perfect. They appreciate them being there without regard to appearence. Glad you are able to attend. Quote
steveplym Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 Well I went ahead and pre-registered for the meet. I figured if I'm driving up there might as well participate and stay a while. So what shall I bring for the Friday night parking lot party? Quote
greg g Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 what ever you think we would enjoy.....used to be we would ask folks to bring a regional specialty from their home area. but its gotten to run what ya brung lately. Quote
JohnS48plm Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 I wish I could be at the WPC meet but I can't this year. I'll miss the evening festivities, they are always fun. Hope you all have a good time. JohnS Quote
steveplym Posted July 11, 2015 Report Posted July 11, 2015 what ever you think we would enjoy.....used to be we would ask folks to bring a regional specialty from their home area. but its gotten to run what ya brung lately.So what are the rest of you bringing? I've got a small weber charcoal grille to do brats and hot dogs, but not sure if the hotel would frown on that or not. Quote
greg g Posted July 11, 2015 Report Posted July 11, 2015 Easier to seek forgiveness than get permission. 3 Quote
Mark D Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 I thnink I was the only guy in vermont not to get an award... even the guy driving the 2002 dodge caravan got one. theres no accounting for individual tastes... But the trip was worth the company. Lookat those plymouths go! Quote
steveplym Posted July 18, 2015 Report Posted July 18, 2015 One week away. Hope it isn't as hot next weekend as it is right now. I went out to replace the front vent window seals in the Plymouth and probably lost 5lbs in sweat. Gotta give it a bath tomorrow if it doesn't rain. 1 Quote
steveplym Posted July 23, 2015 Report Posted July 23, 2015 Anybody else making the trip to Springfield? I hope to be there by 5 tomorrow if all goes as planned. Quote
greg g Posted July 24, 2015 Report Posted July 24, 2015 Will be leaving St. Louis area apx 9:30 am en caravan with two other area cars. Back roaring to Springfield. ETA noonish. Planning on hotel parking lot meet and greet avec beverages and and finger food around 4/ 4:30. Bring your favorite to share if you can. 1 Quote
steveplym Posted July 24, 2015 Report Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) I should be there around that time. I don't have any grub, but ready to enjoy the meets and greet. 4:30 that is Edited July 24, 2015 by steveplym 1 Quote
steveplym Posted July 27, 2015 Report Posted July 27, 2015 Well I got back from Springfield yesterday late afternoon. 3 hour trip up and 3 hour trip back. No issues with the car, it ran great. It did start to get pretty warm in the car about the last 40 miles or so. Especially when that sun peeked out of the clouds. We only got rained on before the show on Saturday, so all in all a great weekend. I got to meet Greg G and his wife Kathy, Bob and Wanda VanBushirk, Mark A, and others. All of them are great people and made the trip well worth it. I got several pictures and will post them here for all of you to enjoy. It is a pleasure to meet members of the forum in person. Everyone I have met off of here are great people to be around. Always fun to compare notes and old mopar stories. There were about 75-80 cars there on Saturday, plenty of eye candy to enjoy. Friday night parking lot party. For the outcasts only. Quote
steveplym Posted July 27, 2015 Report Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) Caught Greg drying off Mark A's car. Bob and Wanda's car Greg and my Dad visiting Edited July 27, 2015 by steveplym Quote
steveplym Posted July 27, 2015 Report Posted July 27, 2015 Mark A's dual carb setup 1941 Dodge Town Sedan Quote
greg g Posted July 27, 2015 Report Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) Hey did a know Steve's car won the special prize given to the car that best represents the P 15? No kidding. Mark A was the last recipient in Vermont. So past two winners are forum members. Aren't you glad we twisted your arm a bit to come out? Congrats!!! Mark's car took Third in class, following the two Town and County's. Edited July 27, 2015 by greg g 2 Quote
steveplym Posted July 27, 2015 Report Posted July 27, 2015 Hey that's great! Do they mail the award or did Mark pick it up? Quote
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