Detroit Autorama March 6-8

teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

Detroit Autorama March 6-8

parklane · St THOMAS, ONT

There are always a car load of us that go on the Friday, cuz it's the only day that it isn't a zoo in there. Usually stop in Windsor for something to eat, and hit the show around noon. Then drag our a$$ out of there at 8-9pm

Think we'll do the basement first this year, cuz we're getting older, and don't know if we can handle the whole thing anymore.

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

I've gone for one day the last few years, but I think I'm going to stretch it out to Friday AND Saturday this year.

And yes, the basement is the awesome place to be, but the great 8 are really something to see along with the other cars upstairs - it just lacks the vibe the downstairs has. Try to take in as much as you can possibly see though, I mean, you paid your admission - get your money's worth and see it all!

Skip the WWF "Personalities" and "reality" stars' long line ups and you should get to see it all in 8 to 10 hours, depending on your dwell time, drooling over the fine machinery!

teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

Ha ! Personalities , Celebs , Stars ....yeah , in their own mind , these days . ! Bunch of no names as far as I'm concerned . I suppose that idiot Justin Beaver or Bieber is the newest " car guy " biggrin

-- Edited by teejay99 on Sunday 25th of January 2015 02:53:34 PM

Rochie · LONDON, ONT

The ELTA boys will be in the basement in force. We will be bringing 12 fresh cars and one mad mini-bike. We will be right there, when you come down the front escalator.

hotroddonnie · BARRIE, ONT

I'll be there, hiding and listening to all the BS. No one knows what I look like except Mark(fast elvis) Warren and Norwell. I'll just walk around snubbin my nose at the gassers. LOL!!

Fordy Acres Car Farm · DORCHESTER, ONT

^^ I hope you'll come out of hiding at some point and introduce yourself and just hangout with us!

hotroddonnie · BARRIE, ONT

I'm planning on meeting as many people from the site as I can. I'm looking forward to this show. The first time I went we all went down on a chartered bus, there and back in one day! Didn't give you long to look around. The last three years I've gone I stay the night so we have more time to spend at the show.

Dubya31 · SPRUCEDALE, ONT

hotroddonnie wrote:
I'll be there, hiding and listening to all the BS. No one knows what I look like except Mark(fast elvis) Warren and Norwell. I'll just walk around snubbin my nose at the gassers. LOL!!

Ha Ha, I will be passing your mugshot around.

hotroddonnie · BARRIE, ONT

LOL! Hey Sherwood. The place will be packed so hopefully I will see you there, we can lean up against a wall together, or maybe Jeff's car when he's not lookin. HRD

Dubya31 · SPRUCEDALE, ONT

He said we can sit on the fenders.

Rochie · LONDON, ONT

Donnie,
you had better get your sorry butt down to the ELTA crowd! Anybody that can build a car like yours' we need to meet!

hotroddonnie · BARRIE, ONT

Thanks Rochie I plan on heading downstairs. Looking forward to meeting you guys!

-- Edited by hotroddonnie on Monday 26th of January 2015 07:25:07 PM

Seeker1056 · DOURO, ONT

I can not wait to meet everyone - this should be an epic car show given all of the Canadian talent coming !!

will · WALKERTON, ONT

The best thing about the ELTA display, after meeting old friends and meeting new ones, is they let us old guys sit and rest.

hotroddonnie · BARRIE, ONT

Are you going Will?

hotroddonnie · BARRIE, ONT

I'm going to have a great time! I'm just thinking of all the cars/trucks that are going to be "First Time Shown". Lots of cool stuff this year!

will · WALKERTON, ONT

hotroddonnie wrote:
Are you going Will?

Yes Donnie. I will be there Friday and part of Saturday. Looking forward to seeing you there.

hotroddonnie · BARRIE, ONT

Great I will be there Saturday.

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

Donny. We spoje briefly at the mega speed show

Looking forward to showing you my Comet

hotroddonnie · BARRIE, ONT

Well that's one of the gassers I'm looking forward to seeing Glenn. I remember talking to you and it wasn't for very long. I'll be looking for you and your car.

Cat in the Hat · BRANTFORD, ONT

Ill be front and center on the "couch"

Sherwood and i had a great view from there last year!

Fast Elvis · LONDON, ONTARIO

Cat in the Hat wrote:
Ill be front and center on the "couch"

Sherwood and i had a great view from there last year!

Every year is a blast downstairs in the ELTA Lounge.....lol......see you all soon.....it's coming up FAST!

teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

Before any of you jump in the car to come down this way to cross into Detroit next week , check first to see if the border is open ( on the news ) ....there is some mumbo-jumbo BS about American Homeland Security regarding cross border traffic .( or not ! )

T

Ragtop · BELLE RIVER, ONT

I hope you're wrong - I'm taking my coupe over on Thursday morning with the ELTA guys. Hate long waiting lines etc.

Gwillyville Kid · BRADFORD, ONT

Geez! don't even think Bieber and Hot Rods at same time. Maybe "beebs" will be at a tuner thing in East L.A. Maybe he can hitch a 'drift' with Nick Bollea.

I will be Cobo-ing Friday. Will stop by for some Top Gas Couch Racing.

the Kid

Gwillyville Kid · BRADFORD, ONT

Hey! I just found out the Tunnel BBQ closed!
We used to head there for dinner after Autorama.
Anybody know of a reasonably accessible restaurant to hit after the show? Normally 8-10 of us.
Damn! They had excellent ribs and chicken. Even ordered extra to bring home to my lovely wife.

I see a Place called Cramdon's Tap & Eatery on Dougall. Open 'til 2 am menu seems ok. Any input?

the Kid

-- Edited by Gwillyville Kid on Tuesday 3rd of March 2015 10:37:03 PM

teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

Yes the TBQ did an el-foldo after many , many years .......can't think of another place that does ribs and chicken but I'll keep thinking . The border issues haven't gotten worse which is good news . I'm on for Friday morn .

Ragtop · BELLE RIVER, ONT

Gwillyville Kid wrote:
Hey! I just found out the Tunnel BBQ closed!
We used to head there for dinner after Autorama.
Anybody know of a reasonably accessible restaurant to hit after the show? Normally 8-10 of us.
Damn! They had excellent ribs and chicken. Even ordered extra to bring home to my lovely wife.
I see a Place called Cramdon's Tap & Eatery on Dougall. Open 'til 2 am menu seems ok. Any input?

the Kid

-- Edited by Gwillyville Kid on Tuesday 3rd of March 2015 10:37:03 PM

Cramdon's used to be real good - haven't been there in a couple of years though.

thirty8 · WINDSOR, ONT

Cramdon's is very loud, hard to carry on a conversation but it may be quieter late in the evening. Food is okay, sometimes the place needs a good cleaning. Try www.johnmax.ca/photo-gallery.php. They are right on Dougal avenue close to 401 pub style food, good wings. Not sure of the hours, but go the website if you are interested.

-- Edited by thirty8 on Wednesday 4th of March 2015 08:09:49 AM

Chris Stapley · CAMPBELLFORD, ONT

If you want a good old tried and true spot within walking of the Cobo, you can go the the Anchor Bar ( 450 Fort St.) or Cobo Joes.. ( 422 West Congress St)

Both good eats.. The Anchor has a lot of local history , we used to go there Saturday night with all the pinstripers.. Friday night is a must to use the bar in the

Holiday Inn ( Big City Bar and Grill) where everyone seems to gather... lots of fun happens there every year,right Norwell (lol)...

wuga · PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONT

Warren here, Jeff is on his way there, last we heard.

tc · ST THOMAS, ONT

Looking forward to seeing lots of pics of the show.

hotroddonnie · BARRIE, ONT

For those on facebook checkout Jeff Norwell's page. You will see pictures of Jeff and Warrens cool Hotrods at the Detroit show. The London boys have posted a couple of their pictures as well. I'm sure pictures will be posted all over soon. I'll be walking through the front doors by 10 this morning. Not sure if I'll go downstairs first or stay up. Its going to be a great show. HRD

teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

I'll start posting the 20 or so that I have .....wish I could have taken more but it was getting very crowded and difficult to get a wide shot without having bodies in the way .

teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

hotroddonnie wrote:
For those on facebook checkout Jeff Norwell's page. You will see pictures of Jeff and Warrens cool Hotrods at the Detroit show. The London boys have posted a couple of their pictures as well. I'm sure pictures will be posted all over soon. I'll be walking through the front doors by 10 this morning. Not sure if I'll go downstairs first or stay up. Its going to be a great show. HRD

Nothing on Norwells pages since last November

teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

...oops , jiggled the camera

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teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

Petebil · ONTARIO

Nice pictures. Too bad the camera lens still had it's plastic protective cover on it.

wolfman1 · ST GEORGE, ONT

Thanks teejay

427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

Thank you so much for the photos!!!! again you saved me hours of travel and hundreds of dollars ......

teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

Some thoughts :

1. Nice to see early Cad and Olds motors in some rods instead of the usual sbc .

2. If this is the "smaller first day crowd " , I can't imagine Sat and Sunday .

3. I wanted to go around again for more pics but the arthritis in my left knee thought differently .

4. Saw the ELTA guys downstairs ....looked like they were having a good time .

5. Was hoping to meet Ragtop ...saw his beautiful little '27 but not him .

6. Very few kids there , mostly old farts , and virtually no black people ...aren't they into cars ??

7. Although I like Fords , I do appreciate the other brands and was enjoying the many Buick Riv's , American Motors AMX's , Mopars , GM's , several GTO's that obviously had a ton of work and money in them ....even a Delahaye or two !

8 The downstairs guys / rat rod enthusiasts and all were really enjoying themselves ...I had several fun conversations .

9. Surprised I didn't see a 55 or 56 Ford Crown Vic ...one of my favourites .

10. Several Chevy motors sporting Ford valve covers ...I wasn't amused

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teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

As you can see , I'm NOT a photographer ...strictly aim and shoot and sometimes jiggle . biggrin biggrin

427CARL · CLINTON, ONT

teejay99 wrote:
Some thoughts :

and virtually no black people ... be careful lol

teejay99 · BELLE RIVER, ONT

...it's just that in Downtown Motown , you'd expect a diverse audience , shall we say , ....maybe Sat , Sun will be different . Maybe if more people were into cars and rods it would be a better planet ......maybe not !

will · WALKERTON, ONT

Thanks for sharing the pictures.