BILLETPROOF DETROIT IS ON!!!

[KIRK!]

Well, I talked with the main guy out there about the show last night and it's now official. Billetproof Detroit is a go! It's not exactly in Detroit but we didn't want anyone to die. So it's going to be in Davisburg at the Springfield Oaks 4H Fairgrounds on June 6th. I'll be working on the flyer this week. So if you want to be on the mailing list be sure you send me your info.

So far we have:

-Pre '65 Billetproof cars, trucks and motorcycles (details on the website)

-Swapmeet

-Vendors

-Burnout Contest

-Model Contest

-Panel Jam (hosted by HAMBers)

-Raffle

-Custom Made trophies

-$5 walk in

-$20 pre-register ($25 after May 31st)

All the details will be on the flyer. I'll update you guys when more info comes along.

[choprods]

Isn't that a conflict of interest? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif........Is this the first show you are doing in the midwest?

[KIRK!]

It's the first one outside NorCal.

[slazzen]

Wow kirk you are getting really busy pretty soon your gonna need a assistant http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[KIRK!]

No, what I need is a fucking psychiatrist. I'm not doing too much of the work out there. A guy named Boomer and the Detroit Poor Boys are doing most of the work. It's pretty much their gig.

[hotrodladycrusr]

If there is anything I can do to help, don't hesitate to ask.

If you can get me flyers, or at least all the perticulars by Wed Feb 26th, I'll get all the info to the powers that be at the Detroit Autorama. All the heads of all the cars clubs in Michigan get together in a meeting room at Cobo Hall on that Sat of the Autorama and go thru all the "local" shows and make a huge list that is printed by I believe by the Bearing Burners, members of the Michigan Hot Rod Assoc, and is distributed throughout the state.

Also, I'm willing to pass out flyers to folks at all the local cruz nites on the westside of town here. I believe most of the Poor Boys are on the east and north sides of town. I can also get flyers to the Flint, Midland, Charlotte and Grand Rapids areas via the Gay Michigan Bitches. You need to plan on this being a huge show even though it will be the first annual for Michigan. The state is ready for a strickly traditional hot rod and custom show.

Is the date still Sunday, June 6th?

[fuel pump]

Can't wait. What's the date? Gee I hope my '37 isn't too "modern". Is a tweed interior OK http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Unkl Ian]

Is Kirk going to be there for his initiation into The Michigam Gay Bitches ?

[Travis]

You going to have a burnout contest at the California BP this year?!!

Travis

[BARNETT]

Cool...I'm up there all the time anyway! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Levis Classic]

Well alright then - lets get it on!

[KIRK!]

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Is Kirk going to be there for his initiation into The Michigam Gay Bitches ?

[/ QUOTE ]

I'd be proud to. Everyone I know out there is super cool.

[Hot Rod To Hell]

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Everyone I know out there is super cool.


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That's only because you've never met me. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[KIRK!]

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You going to have a burnout contest at the California BP this year?!!

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I doudt it. Too much going on already. But we are awarding the winner in Detroit two tires for their effort.

[Starliner]

Awesome! That'll be really cool. Let me know if you need any help. Chris

[Fat Hack]

YEAH!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Now...to get the old 49 (officially christened "Punch Drunk") roadworthy in time!!

June 6th, right???

[KIRK!]

June 6th. Yep.

[RileyRacing]

Oh great. Somewhere else I'll have to help Greg push his car too... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

like the beach boys said "can't wait til June!"

Jay

[jdubbya]

Aw hell Jay, he can pull it with his motorized bike, it'll have more torque than the 2.8 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[hatch]

Somebody tell Fuelpump that tweed is ok....just not with his brown "Leisure Suit" http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[flatheadpete]

Brown is cool. Leisure is cool. Suits are not cool! Lemme know if I can help in any way at all!!

[Fast Elvis]

Great to hear that Billetproof North is all systems GO!!... throw in our own little Panel Jam and this show will be smokin!!!! As echoed by others already, if there is anything I can do to help the process let me know, be glad to add a helping hand.....Oh by the way do we have any Poor Boy members on HAMB? Or how do we/them contact each other to offer support?.....just thinking out loud....

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

Alllllrrrright! Hey, If ya got flyers to pass out, I''ll be happy to spread da word over here in Chicagoland. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

" Billetproof Detroit...The 1shot Heard Around the World! "

Joel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[hatch]

Can I get a trophy????...huh???...can I???...welllll..CAN I????????(please???)...I promise to get a flathead or hemi put in my car...will THAT get me a trophy????puhleeeeze?? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[moondisc]

Ok Kirk, ya got the midwest taken care of.
Time to start working on an east coast Billetproof!

[stolenmojo]

doesn't tweed interior + leisure suit = velcro?

seriously, i 2nd the motion for an east coast billet-proof. will firearms be provided at the door if we don't have our own in detroit?

[KIRK!]

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Ok Kirk, ya got the midwest taken care of.
Time to start working on an east coast Billetproof!

[/ QUOTE ]

It all depends on how this experiment goes. I am relying a ton on these guys to pull it off. I'm used to knowing every detail. If this works out then I'll be able to determine if other locations are going to happen. It would be killer to pull off more.

[Hot Rod To Hell]

Ok guys... what are the rules for this show? it's been brought to my atention that these guys can be a little Anal (Maybe the Gay MI bitches will like the anal... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif) about what gets in and what doesn't. Can we get some specifics? Thanks...

[Greazer]

Excellent! Thanks for coming to Detroit. Looks like I won't have to move to California after all. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Seriously keep us posted if there is anything you need.

[roadstar]

Remember now, This is Detroit where the weak are killed and eaten http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Donzie]

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Can I get a trophy????...huh???...can I???...welllll..CAN I????????(please???)...I promise to get a flathead or hemi put in my car...will THAT get me a trophy????puhleeeeze?? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Hatch, I don't think you'll be able to make this show...you'll be too busy off somewhere selling your "gay" jewelry.

[Hot Rod To Hell]

How much are those pins??? I gotta have 1! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[tinyelvis]

sweeeeet.. oh yeah nice pin too.. can we get that in cufflinks?

[NortonG]

Who from southern Ontario is going? I would really like a ride. Please and thank you.

[fuel pump]

Yea cufflinks! Perfect with my leisure suit http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif [ QUOTE ]

doesn't tweed interior + leisure suit = velcro?



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I may not be able to get out of my car then http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
June 6th ....that's right after my birthday ..... is there a senior's division http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[286merc]

If you ever decide to get to the East Coast give me a jingle.I know the guy who puts on the various car and bike shows in Worcester, MA quite well.

The city and the cops are the most laid back Ive ever seen, 1000% support. They even block off the downtown streets for night time burnouts and FUN!
Daytime events, vendors, family stuff, etc, are in a city park along with another burnout area.

[KIRK!]

[ QUOTE ]
If you ever decide to get to the East Coast give me a jingle.I know the guy who puts on the various car and bike shows in Worcester, MA quite well.

The city and the cops are the most laid back Ive ever seen, 1000% support. They even block off the downtown streets for night time burnouts and FUN!
Daytime events, vendors, family stuff, etc, are in a city park along with another burnout area.

[/ QUOTE ]

Sweet!

[Unkl Ian]

Hopefully Billetproof Detroit can put the burnout competition down wind. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif





Did they even do burnouts pre '65 ?

[Fast Elvis]

No burnouts......PEELOUTs instead back then.

[Radshit]

Hey Kirk, I'm kicking the idea around of throwing a Billetproof down here in New Mexico. I'm kind of centrally located to Colorado, Texas, Arizona, and not to be forgotten..Oklahoma....did you ever get the e-mail I sent ya'?......Neal

[KIRK!]

Yeah Radshit I got it. I'm a super flake about geting back to people sometimes. If the Detroit show goes off well I'll be looking for more possibly.

[Hot Rod To Hell]

So does ANYONE have the rules for these shows???

[KIRK!]

Here are the basics:

-Pre '65 cars, trucks and motorcycles ONLY.
-No Billet-clad, digital gauge, pastel graphic, named after a fifties song, trailer queen fluff-mobiles (If you think this means you then it probably does).
-No billet wheels or major accessories. Billet speed parts are fine. Mags are fine, just not billet.

The show is about traditional styled rods and customs inspired by those built through the mid sixties. Cars don't have to be primered but primer and suede are the stars of the show. Rust is your friend.

DRIVE IT!

[hatch]

And for those people unfamiliar with the Detroit rules of life,.... weaponry will get you EVERYTHING!!!!!...bring on the billet!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Levis Classic]

Heres a typical Billetproof Rod from CA 03:

[KIRK!]

Apparently there is a show in Kentucky the same day as the Billetproof Detroit date. UGH! Did anyone know that. I just got an email about it. We definitely don't want to step on any toes. I hope they are far enough apart to not be competing.

[BARNETT]

I was just checking my calendar...June 5 might be the weekend that McPhail is having his Wellington, Ks. shindig. The following weekend is the HotRod Tattoo Convention, in Houston. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[Unkl Ian]

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I hope they are far enough apart to not be competing.

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Kentucky is about 400 miles. Texas is further. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif


There is a car show,somewhere,every weekend.

[hatch]

I think the first week in feb is open...at least in michigan.

[Fast Elvis]

Don't worry....there's enough old tin to go around for all the show's.....your damn if you do and damn if you don't....let's get it on, for June6/04!!!

[safariknut]

[ QUOTE ]
Apparently there is a show in Kentucky the same day as the Billetproof Detroit date. UGH! Did anyone know that. I just got an email about it. We definitely don't want to step on any toes. I hope they are far enough apart to not be competing.

[/ QUOTE ]
Not to worry Kirk,I live in Southeast Michigan about 60 miles SW of Detroit(and further from Davisburg)and just getting to Louisville is an eight hour drive for me.

[quickrod]

where is davisburg,by detroit?i looked on the map,trying to see how far it is from cleveland.might take a high ride and check this show out if its not too far....quickrod

[John B]

[/ QUOTE ]
Not to worry Kirk,I live in Southeast Michigan about 60 miles SW of Detroit(and further from Davisburg)and just getting to Louisville is an eight hour drive for me.

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Actually the drive from northern Ohio and Indiana isn't that far to the KOA Double Date show in Florence Ky. Which is basicly southern Cincinnati. Which explains why we always have cars from that area. This year will be the 10th annual show and it seems strange that people still don't know about it. This being the 10th year we have been planning for some special things to honor the history of our hobby. Ask Dan Kahn, before his decision to leave R&C, we were asking him to come and spend the weekend with us.

[CornBinder]

there are a couple of Poor Boys on the Hamb, as soon as we have the rest of the info, we will let everyone know who to contact.