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10-04-2017, 02:23 PM | #61 | |
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Re: Not showing our cars anymore?
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Funny thing is i get most negativity from old people who want to buy my car for $50 or sell them the engine for $500 and crush the rest. Hilarious part is mine is more solid than theirs. "Your door handle is off a '31, oh no the upholstery has a mark on it. Throw this wreck away. It's not good enough. It's scrap. It's not even good as a parts car" And that's why i don't take people on fordbarn very seriously anymore. They aren't even trying, it used to be about the cars. Now it's just a bunch of old children trying to out-do each other.
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10-04-2017, 07:08 PM | #62 |
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Re: Not showing our cars anymore?
It's SIMPLE, if you LIKE car shows, then GO!----If you DON'T, then DON'T! Why DEPRESS others!!---Some folks would complain if they were HUNG with a NEW rope---LOL
Duz somebody have that Dead Horse Pic to post? Bill Showguy
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10-05-2017, 11:30 AM | #63 | |
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Without a doubt our cars (NOT my car) are the "stars" of a car show, as without them nobody would show up. |
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10-05-2017, 11:59 AM | #64 | |
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10-05-2017, 09:54 PM | #65 | |
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10-06-2017, 04:57 AM | #66 |
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10-06-2017, 06:29 AM | #67 |
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Re: Not showing our cars anymore?
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I agree, there is less interest in antiquated gentleman and their antiquated cars these days who fuss over a single fingerprint or a snotty nose on their over restored precious cars. |
10-06-2017, 07:37 AM | #68 |
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Re: Not showing our cars anymore?
If more A's would go to cruse nights ( which are free in this area)
and show your cars to people, I think interest would grow. |
10-06-2017, 08:49 AM | #69 |
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I don't go to as many shows as I can due to work and house. If I can go to a show and they charge it had better be for a charity. But I like it when the kids come up and look at the car and then I engage the kids and parents. So far (knock on wood) I have not had to many problems with jack asses.
I still think it is good to go so people can see the cars and maybe they will get interested via the kids. That and to show the chrome crowd a real car. Mike
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10-06-2017, 09:29 AM | #70 |
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BUT, we MUST act decent at shows & if we're not carried away by Muscle Cars/Hot Rods/Etc, REMEMBER, that to them, it's their PRIDE & JOY!
Its the GOOD communication, that COUNTS! I've learned a lot of restoration TIPS from them! Bill Talker
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10-06-2017, 09:51 AM | #71 |
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i go to cruise ins in my 1980 chevette. paint is an old flaking maaco job from the early 90's id guess but ive updated and replaced alot of the interior and mechanical things. I get alot of oohs and smiles from people as it was a car most people had or knew someone who did. I see the same people look at the camaros, novas, mustangs and appreciate them but just look and keep walking.
I can see your guys points about the general spectators having no "relation" to a model A as the spectators now are in thier 30's-60's from what ive noticed so unless thier dad or grandfather gave them rides in one when they were little they dont have any connection to them. It would be like majority of us if we went and saw a 1954 gulwing mercedes - read about them in car books, seen pictures, but more than a walk around and looking at one in real life its just a quick look maybe a picture as we dont have a connection to that car... If I saw a 1982 red ford escort GL hatchback at a cruise in id be all over it as thats the first car I remember riding in as a kid and have memories of the dashboard and the outside looks of it in the driveway, the odd feel of the ribbed taillights, wood bead seatcovers over red viynal that burnt your legs, and rust haha. I see alot of little kids at cruise ins and id say 98% of them are holding a parents hand as they look and reminded not to touch - occasionally ones running somewhere but a parent is usually yelling at them to get back over here haha. Everyone I've encountered at cruise ins are respectful and jump at the chance to help guide you backwards into a spot or politely let you know thier waiting for thier friend to show up. I have asked several model A owners why they dont go to cruise ins around me and they have said the same things some of you have said about no respect, damage to their car, etc but I've just not seen it personally....
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10-06-2017, 10:32 AM | #72 |
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Re: Not showing our cars anymore?
Wait until someone's little darlings use your front fenders as a SLIDE as they stand nearby and watch...
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10-06-2017, 12:23 PM | #73 |
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When I bought the truck in my avatar, there were two somewhat shiny spots on one front fender. The owner would repaint the truck every few years in the winter (for something to do)and had just painted it the winter before selling it. First car show, some kid slid down the front fender scratching it. The owner got yelled at by the mom for saying something to the kid about it. The shiny spots were his attempt to spot spray the scratches. Tough to due with flat black. I've seen kids start to walk up the fender to get a better view through the window.
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10-06-2017, 03:11 PM | #74 | |
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10-07-2017, 05:27 AM | #75 |
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Been there done that.
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10-07-2017, 05:48 AM | #76 |
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I had four cars at a local Elementary School last week for a program with 100 5th graders - all very well behaved, and excited to see and hear about the cars. I think I may well have generated a potential old car buff or two. __________________
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10-07-2017, 09:27 AM | #77 |
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Even though we're Model A Buffs, many of us have owned "muscle" cars in the past.
My FAVORITE one was a '59 Olds-98 2 door hardtop, with a trunk as LOOOONG as a Model A!!! Bill Cruiser
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