58th Grand National Roadster Show

How's this for a change up? "The longest running indoor car show in the world." January 25,26,27,2008 at the L A County Fairplex in Pomona. Shuck, they might even have 2 or 3 flat fours in amongst the 500 or so V8, V10, V12, twin V8, . . uh, yeah, you get it. (Hint: the hot chicks are in the "suede palace"!)

Which show is that?

Bruce - This show...

http://www.hotrodshows.com/gnrs.html

...let's plan on getting a group together and check it out!

Peace- Out!

This is an Awesome show. I've been several times. I get lots of good ideas for my own cars here.

Count me in.

I'll be there unless somebody comes up with some big Bling Bling. Cabanaboy

I'm down for the show, which day is everyone goin'?

I'm down for whichever day the group decides (Frid-Sat-Sun?). Should be cool to check out the cars and people-watch!

BTW - since we'll be in general parking along with thousands of other mooks, I won't be taking the Speedy.

I'll be there Saturday when they open. Two hour drive to get there. Probably leave after dark.

Anyone know what tickest cost? Couldn't find that anywhere. Probably around $20 or $25 I should think?

David - it probably will be at least that to get in. They charge for parking then another charge at the gate for show entry.

In!

Jim - I think this is part of the "hidden" economy I always hear about. 220 miles in a 16 MPG truck, pay for parking, pay to get in (cheapest thing on list so far?), pay $6.50 for a hamburger without fries. But I'll be there when the gate opens. It is a great show - every car there is virtually hand made!

David -

I'm not sure if the SOC guys going will be there when the gate opens, but I'll PM you my cell phone # and maybe our paths will cross at the show Saturday morning. Maybe you'll see your old Corvette there!

I've worked with an old Street Rodder and his wife, Dennis and Sue O'Brien of O'Brien Truckers (they produce after-market parts for Hot Rods and Street Rods), who have been going to the Pomona Roadster Show for over 35 years. Just got off the phone with him and they'll be there THIS year, too. He always says that, of all the 30-odd shows he does each year (including judging a couple of shows in Hawaii and one on Guam) that the Pomona show is "NEVER TO BE MISSED!!"

Wish I didn't have to be in Florida with the mom-in-law that week...

gn

Jim - waitin' your cell phone #. Actually my old Vettes would look pretty bland at this show. Now if I could get my '62 back, I'd make a few alterations and then . . .

Just bumping this back up to see if there was still any interest in getting something together. Maybe we can put in a short run together for lunch afterwards?

Sounds good Adrian! I'm down. Still interested in the top? Let me know.

bc

I'm in!

FYI - WRT taking your Speedy, consider the following;

1.There will be thousands of people there and general parking is so huge they have trams to shuttle people from the parking lots to the exhibit buildings. This is probably the only situation I'd feel uncomfortable about leaving my Speedy in a parking lot. Food for thought; maybe some of us could car-pool to the show?

2. Parking is $8 - Preferred parking is $12; only advantage is slightly closer to exhibit buildings. Expect about 500-600 cars on display at the show.

3. Admission is $20 - Kids (6-12) $10

4. Gates open at 10:00am.

We could arrange to meet at the exhibit entry gates (ticket booth) at a pre-determined time , I'm up for anytime the group decides.

Jim, I've got your cell. I'll give you a call from inside the show.

Roger That - David!