Anyone going? this is the 50th anniversary apparrently - and a ton of old winners and runner ups for the Riddler are to be there - I went two years ago and it was an amazing show. Especially the rats n gasser show downstairs.
I am considering the bus tour again for $85 - coach to and from, light lunch, etc
-- Edited by Seeker1056 on Friday 8th of February 2013 03:32:12 PM
I will be there with the "T-Bird Deuce" sharing a booth with good friend Mike Lowden (Ragtop) and his El Camino. This show is always great, but this year will be even better because of the 50th year for the Riddler Awards. I believe there is a pick up truck from Boot Hill Restorations in Erin Ontario that will be competing for this years Riddler.
There is a bus trip running out of Listowel, Drayton and Kitchener / Waterloo on Saturday March 9th - $65. + HST. Let me know if anyone is interested.
Anyone going? this is the 50th anniversary apparrently - and a ton of old winners and runner ups for the Riddler are to be there - I went two years ago and it was an amazing show. Especially the rats n gasser show downstairs.
I am considering the bus tour again for $85 - coach to and from, light lunch, etc
-- Edited by Seeker1056 on Friday 8th of February 2013 03:32:12 PM
Where does the bus leave from? I assume it's not overnight, which would make for a long day.
I'm leaving 6am Friday with a couple of buds to be there at noon. Friday is the best day in my opinion: smaller crowds, vendors still have good stuff especially at the the collectibles area. You can see more on friday before 6 pm than you can doing the whole day Saturday. Check out my buddy Woodys 61 Ford Unibody pickup in the basement!
Head north towards Flint stopping at Harbor freight, Friday nite at the redneck bar up in Flint at my buddy Rick's and overniter in Owosso. Couple more stops on the way home Saturday.
Good times all round!
If anyone wants a great place to eat check out the Tunnel restaurant in Windsor.
-- Edited by canucktruck on Sunday 10th of February 2013 02:39:25 PM
I have been going pretty steady for 25+yrs and its always a good day,long but worth it. the Riddler contenders are always a sight and the skill level is the best. Hope to go Friday.
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I will be there with the "T-Bird Deuce" sharing a booth with good friend Mike Lowden (Ragtop) and his El Camino. This show is always great, but this year will be even better because of the 50th year for the Riddler Awards. I believe there is a pick up truck from Boot Hill Restorations in Erin Ontario that will be competing for this years Riddler.
There is a bus trip running out of Listowel, Drayton and Kitchener / Waterloo on Saturday March 9th - $65. + HST. Let me know if anyone is interested.
Hey John.....see you and Mike down at Cobo....as brothers Wayne and Chris have already mentioned, London's own E.L.T.A. Disciples of Speed will have a display in the Autorama Extreme part of the show in the basement.......come by for an amber refreshment.....lol....or a comfey chair and share some stories...lol.
We will look you up for sure. The basement show is alway a great time. I am sure you guys will be walking the upstairs show and we will have a spot to take the load off as well. Safe drive to Detroit.
We will look you up for sure. The basement show is alway a great time. I am sure you guys will be walking the upstairs show and we will have a spot to take the load off as well. Safe drive to Detroit.
John
Good to hear John....but I'm quite sure if we hang out at your car up stairs on the main floor, we'll be doing crowd control......lol......I just know your hot rod is going to be a big hit brother.
Ya, we always take a car load or 2, and as already been said, friday is the day to go. We're there by noon, and drag our asses outa there about 8 - 9pm, and go for a good meal.
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Grumper you have no idea what's going to happen to you!!! It's a fever, it's a sickness, you can't get enough!!! IT"S DETROIT!!! You best look for us more experienced boys in the basement for some guuidance Grasshopper.
-- Edited by Rochie on Wednesday 13th of February 2013 05:33:29 PM
I'm looking forward to catching the sickness but I'm not sure if I want to leave my virginity in the hands of the ELTA boys! The missus is coming as well to keep me in line as the last time I was in Detroit I almost got deported back to Scotland. (long story)
-- Edited by Grumper on Wednesday 13th of February 2013 10:01:57 PM
I'm looking forward to catching the sickness but I'm not sure if I want to leave my virginity in the hands of the ELTA boys! The missus is coming as well to keep me in line as the last time I was in Detroit I almost got deported back to Scotland. (long story)
-- Edited by Grumper on Wednesday 13th of February 2013 10:01:57 PM
Hey Grumper.......us ELTA lads will keep you out of jail ....lol..... I look forward to meeting you and the Misses at the show..........cheers!
Pinstriping at the charity auction with the Motor City AUto Art Mavens again this year, when I'm not there I'll be downstairs where the real hot rod show happens.. All the candy paint and billet makes my teeth hurt to much... watch out for me , I'll be the guy in the black car T-shirt.....
Left to right, we have Ace( Jeff) Stapley, Todd Jones , myself, Jeppa ( Jeff) Lahti, ICK, Ed Tillrock ( greatest pencil guy in the world), Peter Pan of Chicago and Chad Lampert.
Lot of talent in this photo........ and me, he,he..
-- Edited by Chris Stapley on Thursday 21st of February 2013 04:12:16 PM
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we load up Wednesday night, we have our paperwork together, and all of us are getting a little excited. DETROIT AUTORAMA AND the 50th of the Ridler Award all in one crazy weekend. We (The ELTA) guys are hoping to meet up with as many of you as we can. See you there,
Wayne
-- Edited by Rochie on Monday 4th of March 2013 01:46:41 PM
we load up Wednesday night, we have our paperwork together, and all of us are getting a little excited. DETROIT AUTORAMA AND the 50th of the Ridler Award all in one crazy weekend. We (The ELTA) guys are hoping to meet up with as many of you as we can. See you there,
Wayne
-- Edited by Rochie on Monday 4th of March 2013 01:46:41 PM
We leave Wednesday morning Wayne. Our unload time is 1.00 PM. That is 47 hours before the show opens.
Should have lots of time to get up close and personal with other car owners On Wednesday and Thursday.
There will be a truck from Boot Hill Restorations in Erin Ontario competing for the Ridler. Money was NO problem with this build. Be sure to check it out.
For those members coming to the show, please introduce your self to me at the T-Bird display display on the main floor. Like to meet as many members as possible.
Be carful with the "Amber gold" stuff boys... I've heard it from a well placed person that they have spies watching.. I'm certainly NOT saying DON'T...Just be carefull .... Hate to see anybody lose their stash
