2013 DETROIT AUTORAMA.. Goin', Showin' ?

[Hapydz]

I know it's a bit early to start this thread but I hope to be showing the "Ghost Rider Roadster" again at the 2013 Detroit Autorama, if they will have me. 2011 was the the first ever indoor car show for us and I did learn a lot and would really like the opportunity to present the "Ghost Rider Roadster" in a better light . Myles and I have started planning early since I am so far away from Detroit and it takes some time to work out the logistics.....just in case. The Autorama just keeps getting bigger and better and I would really hate to miss it and the good friends that we have made over the many years of attending.
Ron
Check out the little video below at.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA4_teGiAHk

[ynottayblock]

I finally made it to the autorama for the first time this year, had an absolute blast. Definently going back this year, might show my buddies 62 tbird downstairs (havent decided yet). I hope you bring the ghost rider along, I really want to see it in person at some point, such a beautiful car.

[millersgarage]

DANG I thought I planned ahead for shows

[Harms Way]

Well,... If I haven't assumed room temperature by then,.. I will most likely be working overnights again,.. Once again, I'll be there as always, but you probably won't know it.

[macjunkers]

can never plan early enough

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by Harms Way

Well,... If I haven't assumed room temperature by then,.. I will most likely be working overnights again,.. Once again, I'll be there as always, but you probably won't know it.

And I won't be offering the pull-out bed in the roadster for you this time !
Ron

[Harms Way]

Originally Posted by Hapydz

And I won't be offering the pull-out bed in the roadster for you this time !
Ron

Thanks Ron,.. But I NEVER sleep on the job,... Ah,.. if you run across a little brown teddy bear,... ummm,.. I might know who it belongs to .

[OoltewahSpeedShop]

Please put that car downstairs.... That's where all the cool cars are anyway.

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by ynottayblock

I finally made it to the autorama for the first time this year, had an absolute blast. Definently going back this year, might show my buddies 62 tbird downstairs (havent decided yet). I hope you bring the ghost rider along, I really want to see it in person at some point, such a beautiful car.

Thanks ynot ; If you don't have a good time at the Autorama, then you just don't like hopped up cars ! I never get tired of it . Hope to see you there !
Ron

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by OoltewahSpeedShop

Please put that car downstairs.... That's where all the cool cars are anyway.

I was going to get a 20 x20 spot next time (if possible) as I wanted to display the roadster a little differently than I did in 2011. Don't know if I could get a larger spot downstairs ?
Thanks, Ron

[BronxMopars1]

This year was my first time also but def not my last! I'm hoping to get my 29 in the basement next year!

[roadstar]

Originally Posted by Hapydz

I was going to get a 20 x20 spot next time (if possible) as I wanted to display the roadster a little differently than I did in 2011. Don't know if I could get a larger spot downstairs ?
Thanks, Ron

I guess that depends on who you know

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by roadstar

I guess that depends on who you know

Rudy; Just so happens I know Moses, George Washington, Abe Linclon, Elvis, just to name (drop) a few... Will that work ?
Ron

[Hapydz]

Need I say more ?
Ron

[ToddJ]

I hope you can bring the Ghost Rider again, Ron! It's such a beautiful roadster and I need to stare at it for long periods of time again!

[theHIGHLANDER]

You guys are crazy. There's no 2013 Autorama. The world ends on Dec 21 2012!!

But just in case it doesn't, I'll be there.

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by ToddJ

I hope you can bring the Ghost Rider again, Ron! It's such a beautiful roadster and I need to stare at it for long periods of time again!

Thanks Todd; I really appreciate your comment! The plan is to be there, if it is accepted again . I do love that event as it is far more than just a show !
Ron

[millersgarage]

Ron,

The basement is a lot of fun, but really your car would be appreciated more upstairs. There is true judging upstairs, where the basement is a pick award. Not that I think you're a trophy whore, but it does mean more with a win upstairs.

[Harms Way]

Originally Posted by theHIGHLANDER

You guys are crazy. There's no 2013 Autorama. The world ends on Dec 21 2012!!

But just in case it doesn't, I'll be there.

No, were good,.... The Mayans didn't observe "leap year" there have been about 514 Leap Years since Caesar created it in 45BC. Without the extra day every 4 years, this would be October, 2013. Also, the Mayan calendar did not account for leap year…. so technically the world should have ended months ago.

[ToddJ]

Originally Posted by Hapydz

Thanks Todd; I really appreciate your comment! The plan is to be there, if it is accepted again . I do love that event as it is far more than just a show !
Ron

You're welcome! I love Autorama. I set up a booth downstairs in the Artist's Alley (2013 will be the 4th year), and I always have a great time. It was great that Norwell was actually able to get away and make the show this year. I hear they moved it to mid- March for 2013.

[Hapydz]

Todd; you are right, the dates are March 8-10. For som reason, I thought it in was late Feb. This is good to know as I thought it would be great to make the Grand National Show in Jan. then spend Feb in Arizona then head for Detroit in March. It will probably reamain just a dream, however.
Ron

[ToddJ]

I still dream of someday making it to GNRS....came close once! It's on my bucket list along with Bonneville.

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by millersgarage

Ron,

The basement is a lot of fun, but really your car would be appreciated more upstairs. There is true judging upstairs, where the basement is a pick award. Not that I think you're a trophy whore, but it does mean more with a win upstairs.

I'm not so sure I agree with you on this one Jeff. It really doesn't matter what the judges think of it but I do like it when someone "gets" what I was trying to portray with this effort. In 2011 there were two roadsters that were judged to be better than mine and I have to agree that they were much better "show" cars than the "Ghost Rider Roadster". So I guess you build a car a certain way that pleases you and let the chips fall where they may or you build a "show car" to try to please the judges. I'm just happy to have been a part of it and if the car is in the basement next year, I will be happier than a pig in ....well you know the rest
Ron

[safari-wagon]

Originally Posted by Hapydz

Rudy; Just so happens I know Moses, George Washington, Abe Linclon, Elvis, just to name (drop) a few... Will that work ?
Ron

Yep, but Elvis is still trying to convince Rudy that a fried P,B&B sandwich is really health food.

C'mon & hang with us hooligans in the Basement. You won't regret it.

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by safari-wagon

Yep, but Elvis is still trying to convince Rudy that a fried P,B&B sandwich is really health food.

C'mon & hang with us hooligans in the Basement. You won't regret it.

Sounds good to me !
Ron

[Brootal]

I'm planning on being there with a bunch of guys from Perth, Western Australia, one of which is building a car to (hopefully) contend the Ridler Award. I know, not HAMB friendly, but it should be a pretty cool experience. Sounds like I'll have to check out downstairs too.

[ToddJ]

Brootal, glad to hear a buncha you guys are comin' up from Oz! Hope your friend's car shows well, but I gotta say, the basement is THE place to be! Make sure and come downstairs and hang out!

Ron, if ya end up putting the Ghost Rider in the basement, I'm betting they'll want to put you front and center at the bottom of the main entrance!

[daddy_o's_diner]

Originally Posted by safari-wagon

hang with us hooligans in the Basement.

Who you calling a hooligan?

I guess if the shoe fits, we should probably wear it...

I'm planning to bring a new build downstairs next year, so the March date works well for me. I know we'll be thrashing on it and the extra time will be nice. Very excited for next years show!



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[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by ToddJ

Brootal, glad to hear a buncha you guys are comin' up from Oz! Hope your friend's car shows well, but I gotta say, the basement is THE place to be! Make sure and come downstairs and hang out!
WOW and I thought my trip was long ! You had better set sail very soon... lol.
Ron

Ron, if ya end up putting the Ghost Rider in the basement, I'm betting they'll want to put you front and center at the bottom of the main entrance!

Thanks Todd for your support ! You are too kind !
Ron

[millersgarage]

Originally Posted by Hapydz

I'm not so sure I agree with you on this one Jeff. It really doesn't matter what the judges think of it but I do like it when someone "gets" what I was trying to portray with this effort. In 2011 there were two roadsters that were judged to be better than mine and I have to agree that they were much better "show" cars than the "Ghost Rider Roadster".
Ron

I went and got my judging sheet after the show, and used it to see where I needed work on the coupe. It was a useful tool for me.

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by millersgarage

I went and got my judging sheet after the show, and used it to see where I needed work on the coupe. It was a useful tool for me.

Ya, and then you went and sold it.....LOL
I didn't get mine as I figured I knew better than the judges what my car was all about. I didn't need to change anything to get their approval as it was pretty much the way I wanted it. If they didn't like something about it , just maybe their thinking was different then mine and since it was my project, then so be it. The more I think about this Jeff, the more I like the idea of the basement.
Ron

[millersgarage]

Ya, and then you went and sold it.....LOL

[Hapydz]

So Jeff Miller, what are you going to bring to the show in March ? Ron

[Weaverville Studios]

Originally Posted by safari-wagon

Yep, but Elvis is still trying to convince Rudy that a fried P,B&B sandwich is really health food.

C'mon & hang with us hooligans in the Basement. You won't regret it.

I've been trying to talk Ron into the realities of living forever, so yes please do have said Fried P,B&B sandwich...you'll be fine as the microscopic robots in your bloodstream mop up your bad cholesterol....

[Hapydz]

Mark, my good friend....what the heck are you talking about ????
Ron

[Weaverville Studios]

Originally Posted by Hapydz

Mark, my good friend....what the heck are you talking about ????
Ron

Singularity....telomerase therapy...we discussed this at lunch with Myles and Mika at this most recent Autorama. Soon you will be able to choose to live forever. Or not.

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by Weaverville Studios

I've been trying to talk Ron into the realities of living forever, so yes please do have said Fried P,B&B sandwich...you'll be fine as the microscopic robots in your bloodstream mop up your bad cholesterol....

No Mark, not that ( I do remember ), What is a Fried P, B&B sandwich ?
Ron

[raymay]

Been making the trip from Upstate New York almost every year since the mid 90's. My son now lives in Michigan so the Autorama and Woodward Dream Cruise are good reasons to pay a visit. Autorama is a great break in the winter and helps get those creative ideas flowing. Hope to see Ghost Rider make it in 2013.

[Fedcospeed]

My son(19) and his 30 Dodge 3W will be there.

[millersgarage]

Originally Posted by Hapydz

So Jeff Miller, what are you going to bring to the show in March ? Ron

maybe the micro midget

[safari-wagon]

Originally Posted by Hapydz

No Mark, not that ( I do remember ), What is a Fried P, B&B sandwich ?
Ron

Elvis' favorite sandwich! A fried Peanutbutter, Bannana, & Bacon.
Yumm-my.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanut_...bacon_sandwich

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by safari-wagon

Elvis' favorite sandwich! A fried Peanutbutter, Bannana, & Bacon.
Yumm-my.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanut_...bacon_sandwich

Thanks for that ! I guess I didn't know him as well as I thought I did ..
Ron

[Weaverville Studios]

I've heard a rumor that Elvis has been spotted at The VEC (GM) engineering convertible tops, door seals and such...but he most certainly was not spotted at The Green Green Grass of Billetproof this Saturday?!?!?

[theHIGHLANDER]

Elvis is dead. Cash is king...

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by theHIGHLANDER

Elvis is dead. Cash is king...

If memory serves me right Highlander....so is Cash...
Ron

[theHIGHLANDER]

Only if you mean Johnny...

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by theHIGHLANDER

Only if you mean Johnny...

Oh, you were talking about $$$$ ?
Ron

[Hapydz]

Rudy; I went to the 2013 Autorama site then to the "Extreme" entry form to print it off but I noticed the date on it was 2012. Will you be posting an updated one ? I have a $50, burning a hole in my pocket ...
Ron

[Hapydz]

Took these pictures the other day of the "Super B" after making a few small alterations to it.
Ron

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by Hapydz

Rudy; I went to the 2013 Autorama site then to the "Extreme" entry form to print it off but I noticed the date on it was 2012. Will you be posting an updated one ? I have a $50, burning a hole in my pocket ...
Ron

Has anyone sent in the "Extreme" show entry form, dated 2012 on the web-site for 2013 ? I have to move the roadster to London Ontario from Thunder Bay (1,000 miles) next month if I'm going to show it at the Autorama. Getting a little anxious as I have to plan flights etc....
Ron

[Hapydz]

Very happy to report that the application form with a MO and pictures for a spot in the lower level of Cobo is in the mail.We are leaving on Monday with the roadster in tow to it's winter storage spot just outside of London Ont. so that it will be closer to Detroit. I think we have all of the details covered and I'm really looking forward to March !!!
Ron

[Hapydz]

I checked in today with the Detroit Autorama web site and found that the 2013 Vehicle Entry Application form has been posted. I did not see however, any mention of the lower level "Extreme" entry application details. Is anyone aware of changes to the layout of the 2013 show ?
Ron

[roadstar]

Originally Posted by Hapydz

Has anyone sent in the "Extreme" show entry form, dated 2012 on the web-site for 2013 ? I have to move the roadster to London Ontario from Thunder Bay (1,000 miles) next month if I'm going to show it at the Autorama. Getting a little anxious as I have to plan flights etc....
Ron

If you send in last years entry it wil be fine. We are gonna take care of you dont you worry pal.

We are looking forward to having you and your car this year.

Rudy

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by roadstar

If you send in last years entry it wil be fine. We are gonna take care of you dont you worry pal.

We are looking forward to having you and your car this year.

Rudy

Thanks Rudy for the reassurance !!!
Ron

[dogpatch customs]

Hell yes favorite show! And with a brand new build/display this year!!!!!

george

[dogpatch customs]

file link to print forms for the basement.

http://www.autorama.com/wp-content/u...treme-2013.pdf

sent mine in today, we get an extra week to thrash this year!

george

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by dogpatch customs

file link to print forms for the basement.

http://www.autorama.com/wp-content/u...treme-2013.pdf

sent mine in today, we get an extra week to thrash this year!

george

Good of you to post the link George !
I couldn't find it
Ron

[STRCOMP]

Everyone will get an extra week to work on their stuff as the show is one week later March 8-10. The traditional date got trumped because of a boat show. Looks like they will have that new date for a long time.

[lefty33]

Who is the builder of the year for 2013 detroit autorama

[teejay99]

Haven't been to that show in a number of years ....just across the river , I'll have to make it this year fer sher .

T

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by teejay99

Haven't been to that show in a number of years ....just across the river , I'll have to make it this year fer sher .

T

Even if you have to walk !!!
Ron

[Carguy1965]

Gene Winfield will be chopping a top in the basement this year during the show.

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by Carguy1965

Gene Winfield will be chopping a top in the basement this year during the show.

That will be worth the price of admission alone. I just hope its not my car .
Ron

[Big A]

I just hope its not my car

I wish it was mine.

[Weaverville Studios]

Originally Posted by Carguy1965

Gene Winfield will be chopping a top in the basement this year during the show.

Wow....that is the kind of thing that will have us all telling stories and sharing pictures for many, many years.

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by Weaverville Studios

Wow....that is the kind of thing that will have us all telling stories and sharing pictures for many, many years.

Hey Mark , Where have you been ?
Ron

[exStreamliner]

Hi Ron... look forward to seeing the T again

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by exStreamliner

Hi Ron... look forward to seeing the T again

Looking forward to being there again with the Ghost Rider Roadster . It's going downstairs this time and I think you will like the way it will be presented. I do love this show and all the friends Myles and I have made there. Bring it on !!!
Ron

[GARY T.]

Originally Posted by Hapydz

Looking forward to being there again with the Ghost Rider Roadster . It's going downstairs this time and I think you will like the way it will be presented. I do love this show and all the friends Myles and I have made there. Bring it on !!!
Ron

IMO--That quality of car should be upstairs Hell,that's Ridler material!!!

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by GARY T.

IMO--That quality of car should be upstairs Hell,that's Ridler material!!!

Thanks Gary but it's just a nice ( I think) little old car I built in my shop with some very good help.
Ron

[loveoftiki]

Originally Posted by Carguy1965

Gene Winfield will be chopping a top in the basement this year during the show.

Any idea if he will be doing any classes during the week leading up to Autorama or if he would consider doing one? I would love to participate in one of his classes, just never seems to be one close to us.

[Unkl Ian]

Originally Posted by loveoftiki

Any idea if he will be doing any classes during the week leading up to Autorama or if he would consider doing one? I would love to participate in one of his classes, just never seems to be one close to us.

661-824-4728

http://winfieldscustoms.com/

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by loveoftiki

Any idea if he will be doing any classes during the week leading up to Autorama or if he would consider doing one? I would love to participate in one of his classes, just never seems to be one close to us.

Ask him at genewinfield@ymail.com
Ron

[Unkl Ian]

Then post the answer here.

[loveoftiki]

unfortunetly I have a work space and no car to work on unless you want to see him do patch panels on my 54 and "touch up" some of the old custom work !!!!, and not enough of the tools we would need i.e english wheel, sheet metal break, shrinker stretcher, to really learn something ( it's snips, metal pipe to beat on, wood bucks for shaping, etc for me ). I am sure we might be able to come up with something "big" to work on, but that person would probably have to suck up much of the cost to have a legend work on their car I assume?. I'm thinking a top chopping or a section job, gotta be "all in" with this opportunity. Would there be a victim? would there be enough interest to pay for it , could we find a shop with the required eqiupment?

[93chevy55]

hoping to get my truck this year almost made it last year but day late and dollar short

[Hapydz]

My son Myles took this shot in front of Cobo in 2011 when we showed the "Ghost Rider Roadster" for its first show. What a fantastic time we had and we really appreciated the warm weather, Rudy ordered up for us . Talk about going all out !!! Can't tell you how much we are looking forward to doing this again in March !!!
Ron

[loveoftiki]

Originally Posted by Hapydz

My son Myles took this shot in front of Cobo in 2011 when we showed the "Ghost Rider Roadster" for its first show. What a fantastic time we had and we really appreciated the warm weather, Rudy ordered up for us . Talk about going all out !!! Can't tell you how much we are looking forward to doing this again in March !!!
Ron

Hey last year I drove my f100 down with the windows cracked and a sweatshirt!! ya never know what will get in this place that time of year. I like the palm trees, talk about attitude adjusters!

[Hapydz]

Very happy to report that I made our hotel reservations today at the Holiday Inn Express. One step closer...Yahooo !!!
Ron

[Hapydz]

The flights are confirmed
Ron

[Hapydz]

My son , Myles recently finished the great new show card for the roadster and I thought you might like a peek at it.
Ron

[loveoftiki]

Anymore updates on the Winfield happening downstairs?

[Gator]

I'm gonna try and talk a few of our guys in to making the trek up again this year - had a blast last year.

[loveoftiki]

Originally Posted by Gator

I'm gonna try and talk a few of our guys in to making the trek up again this year - had a blast last year.

Please do...... I got floor space... we are gonna do a little deal this year so we have a hang out spot all weekend

[Harms Way]

Originally Posted by loveoftiki

Anymore updates on the Winfield happening downstairs?

Definetly going on,... they had sort of rough car to chop, but found a better example of the same car,... so he will be making sparks on that one instead. Matt B and I sat with Gene at the "Circle of Champions brunch" (which will be replaced by something else this year) last year,... looking forward to seeing him again,... Gene is a first class guy !

[meester_jamie]

Well,, because of the fun I had downstairs...It is exciting to me to see what you folks can dream up and make into works of art!

I started to encourage others , and so for the last 5yrs.. I have booked a Deluxe Highway Coach to bring people from Hamilton, Brantford, Cambridge, Waterloo and Woodstock, London areas to Detroit Autorama. I noticed some of you are from the area.. and might be interested in a comfortable ride.. or know a friend you could pass this on to..

Remember, some years the weather sucks,, and the traffic to the parking can be difficult, so we take care of the driving, the parking, you can sit back and shoot the breeze with a bus load, or just listen to the others BS...lol Also, you can get in to meet and greet some of the hot rod personalities in a private function for Bus passengers. more info http://www.globalserve.net/~jrivers/Autorama2013.html

Thanks!
Jamie

[meester_jamie]

Originally Posted by loveoftiki

Anymore updates on the Winfield happening downstairs?

I sure hope it is happening Saturday afternoon! I was at show where they did this.. and they ended up delaying the project so they could please a lot of folks,, they did 1hr fri, and another sat, and another sunday.. and it sort of sucked because you didn't see it all unless you hung out there all weekend.

I guess the same thing applies if you go fri, and they are doing it sat... sigh..

is there more information on this event?

Thanks
Jamie

[01Dudley]

Originally Posted by OoltewahSpeedShop

Please put that car downstairs.... That's where all the cool cars are anyway.

So some of Tn folks have got together and rented a bus to go to Autorama. 1 day trip. Leaving old Oak Ridge Mall at 4am Saturday March 9. Fingers crossed arrive in Detroit around 1pm. Bus is pulling back out of Detroit at Midnight just in time to get us all home for church on Sunday. $100 covers seat, meals(subway sandwich party tray on bus), adult barly pops, and ticket to Autorama.

PM if any of you Kats are interested. It would be nice to meet more hotrodders / hambers in our area.

[daddy_o's_diner]

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Gotta long way to go, but we will be there.






And yes, it is going downstairs...

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[loveoftiki]

Originally Posted by daddy_o's_diner

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Gotta long way to go, but we will be there.






And yes, it is going downstairs...

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Who would have though a fiberglass 5 window could be so cool! It will look even better when the S10 chasis goes under it with the TPI small block

[daddy_o's_diner]

^^^^^ @sshole!!! ^^^^^




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[flatheadpete]

I think I need to talk Jenny into driving the Shoebox down.....

[Gator]

Originally Posted by 01Dudley

So some of Tn folks have got together and rented a bus to go to Autorama. 1 day trip. Leaving old Oak Ridge Mall at 4am Saturday March 9. Fingers crossed arrive in Detroit around 1pm. Bus is pulling back out of Detroit at Midnight just in time to get us all home for church on Sunday. $100 covers seat, meals(subway sandwich party tray on bus), adult barly pops, and ticket to Autorama.

PM if any of you Kats are interested. It would be nice to meet more hotrodders / hambers in our area.

Sounds like a bet - if my other arrangements fall thru count me in...

[Hapydz]

Just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas !
Looking forward to seeing you in Detroit.
All the best,
Ron

[dogpatch customs]

gettn closer!

anybody else thrashing to get their ride done?


post some pics of what you have or will have there!

2 months out and i got a few things left to do.... hah!

george

[Hapydz]

At least we can now say "This Years Autorama "
Happy New Year everyone !!!
Ron

[Hot Rod Apprentice]

Going... Not showing...


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[Dave50]

Sounds like all the good guys are gona be there I wonder if jake will make it...

[Ragtop]

I'll have my O/T '66 ElCamino upstairs along with the T Bird Deuce at the end of one of the aisles. Stop by and say hello!

[verno30]

Never been there but planning on going this year.

[fenderhead]

I'll be bringing my coupe upstairs. First time for an indoor show for me. Any advice?

[daddy_o's_diner]

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Ya, as soon as you get the car parked upstairs, come to the basement.

That's where all the fun is.



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[dragass]

The Lead Kings are driving their cars to Detroit and showing downstairs. I"ll have an 8 hr drive from northern Ontario in my 55, hope the weather holds up. Autorama should be a blast!

Detroit or bust!!
Gil

[loveoftiki]

Originally Posted by dragass

The Lead Kings are driving their cars to Detroit and showing downstairs. I"ll have an 8 hr drive from northern Ontario in my 55, hope the weather holds up. Autorama should be a blast!

Detroit or bust!!
Gil

You guys are awesome, you bringin the Rat Fink throne this year

[Slim Pickens]

See you all there in the basement.
Slim

[dragass]

Not sure about the throne for this year. Still early to tell.

[BCCHOPIT]

Hoping to get there for my 1st time.

[rusty63c10]

Originally Posted by OoltewahSpeedShop

Please put that car downstairs.... That's where all the cool cars are anyway.

Thats the truth

[rusty63c10]

i applied to have my truck in but have not heard yet. I'll be there weather the truck gets in or not

[VintageConcepts]

Original plan was to go last year for the 1st time, but didn't workout. Definitely want to check it out this year...don't know if bringing my truck.

[Johnny Chaos]

Can't wait.......Detroit and Hershey, are a yearly must do for me!!!

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by fenderhead

I'll be bringing my coupe upstairs. First time for an indoor show for me. Any advice?

Keep your stanchions down to about one foot high and if you get your carpet from the supplier (renter) make sure you ask for one without holes.
The one they gave me was crap and the replacement was not much better.
Also you might get a feel about what's going on from the little video I put together from stills which is at...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6-L7IL-cCI

Have fun and we will see you there !!!
Ron

[Limey Kid]

Larry from Single Finger called me today to make sure I still wanted my car on their booth. What was I goin to say, no!
The coupe got dropped off on Friday for paint, should have it back early/mid February.
Yeah, I'm in!!!
Cheers,
Stewart.

[Limey Kid]

Larry from Single Finger called me today to make sure I still wanted my car on their booth. What was I goin to say, no!
The coupe got dropped off on Friday for paint, should have it back early/mid February.
Yeah, I'm in!!!
Cheers,
Stewart.

[daddy_o's_diner]

^^^^ Ya Buddy!!! ^^^^

I can't wait to see you there Stewart. Your coupe is going to look awesome in color.



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[Harms Way]

Originally Posted by Limey Kid

Larry from Single Finger called me today to make sure I still wanted my car on their booth. What was I goin to say, no!
The coupe got dropped off on Friday for paint, should have it back early/mid February.
Yeah, I'm in!!!
Cheers,
Stewart.

Atta' boy !,.... If there is anyway to do it, I would like meet up with you Stu,... It's been a loooong time.... And I miss ya'.

You,....you Tea sipping, crumpet eater !

[raymay]

Used to make it a yearly trip with a busload and sometimes two busloads of guys from our car club in New York. Turned out to be a lot of work for the organizers and the transportation costs kept going up. Last year a few of us shared driving in my truck. Plan on doing the same thing again this year. Booked our hotel last week.
My son lives north of Detriot so he joins us and we have a good time. Great place to see some awesome rides and always good for some creative ideas for our own projects.
See ya all there.

[shovelheadrider]

I'll be there again this year working with our dealership display of GM Performance Parts. That is unless I hit the Lotto before then!

Last year I think I had about two hours free time all weekend so I didn't get much time to see anything. But I did spend at least half of that time downstairs.

[captain scarlet]

Planning on being there the whole weekend. Should be a blast as always.

[Gizzy]

Originally Posted by fenderhead

I'll be bringing my coupe upstairs. First time for an indoor show for me. Any advice?

I'm going,this will be my 3rd show.Don't go out downtown after dark! Seriously,I've been there.Downtown is a little unsafe after the sun goes down.

[BAJ]

It's always the highlight of my winter. The basement rules!

[38mag]

I entered my '57 Chevy in the basement, I haven't heard back yet.

[Limey Kid]

Originally Posted by daddy_o's_diner

^^^^ Ya Buddy!!! ^^^^

I can't wait to see you there Stewart. Your coupe is going to look awesome in color.



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Wadya mean COLOUR? It's going to be BLACK!!
I'll see you guys there.
Cheers,
Stewart.

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by Gizzy

I'm going,this will be my 3rd show.Don't go out downtown after dark! Seriously,I've been there.Downtown is a little unsafe after the sun goes down.

First time we showed, I spent hours before we got there, trying to walk like Groucho Marks, just so that I would be a minimum target walking back to the hotel at the end of each day. I was very happy to find out that there was a shuttle bus that got me there.
Ron

[01Dudley]

BUS TRIP to Detroit Autorama leaving out of old Oak Ridge mall on Saturday March 9th at 4AM. There will be 55 tickets sold for $100.00 per person and this will include your ticket into the show. For details please contact Brian Downard @ 865-356-3902, money must be paid by Febuary 1st to reserve the bus. Tickets will be sold first come first serve so if you want an inexspensive way to go the the 50 year celebration of "the Ridler Award" ACT NOW!!!

Just in case any southern folks are interested.

[RPL]

This is the 50th anniversary of the Ridler award. You get two great shows for the price of one. Autorama upstairs and the not to be missed Extreme show downstairs. One of the highlights this year will be the display of former Ridler award winning cars. More than half of them should be on display making this a huge opportunity to see these cars. They may not be your cup of tea but they are a lot of history all in one place.

[afan]

I heard that the very first Ridler winner(1964) is gonna fire up at noon on friday to kick off the show, and a funny car also.Nitro to start this years show!!

[daddy_o's_diner]

Originally Posted by Limey Kid

Wadya mean COLOUR? It's going to be BLACK!!
I'll see you guys there.
Cheers,
Stewart.

I know it's gonna be black! Whether it's gonna be shiny is the question.

By the way, you spelled colour wrong.

Counting the days...



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[Harms Way]

Originally Posted by daddy_o's_diner

I know it's gonna be black! Whether it's gonna be shiny is the question.

By the way, you spelled colour wrong.

Counting the days...
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Give Stu some slack,..... (He's from England,... they have no idea they are ever wrong) Besides "daddy-o", Black is a pigment,... not a "COLOUR" ( A little Stu lingo for ya' there )

[flatheadpete]

Originally Posted by Gizzy

I'm going,this will be my 3rd show.Don't go out downtown after dark! Seriously,I've been there.Downtown is a little unsafe after the sun goes down.

Ahhh ya big sissy! Detroit isn't so bad. But I'm from Flint....the most dangerous city in America.

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by Harms Way

Give Stu some slack,..... (He's from England,... they have no idea they are ever wrong) Besides "daddy-o", Black is a pigment,... not a "COLOUR" ( A little Stu lingo for ya' there )

It would appear that the same goes for Americans...Better check your facts regarding "Black"
Ron

[just Matt]

Technically, black is the absence of color (or colour).

I'll be bringing my red+green+blue car. Also known as "white"

[daddy_o's_diner]

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Henry Ford said you can get any color(not colour) you want, as long as it is black.

That's good enough for me!

Maybe we should continue this debate over a few beers in Detroit. Stewart is buying.





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[Harms Way]

Originally Posted by Hapydz

It would appear that the same goes for Americans...Better check your facts regarding "Black"
Ron

So the Can-nucks chime in,... The "fact" is there is still apparently a large discuession about it. ( It was the Tea comment,.... huh ? )

Originally Posted by just Matt

Technically, black is the absence of color (or colour).

I'll be bringing my red+green+blue car. Also known as "white"

This is what I was taught in School and when working at a Paint store many years ago....... Here is a link that shows different viewpoints on this very subject

Is black considered a color???

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by daddy_o's_diner

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Henry Ford said you can get any color(not colour) you want, as long as it is black.

That's good enough for me!

Maybe we should continue this debate over a few beers in Detroit. Stewart is buying.





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Do you know why Henry insisted on black ???? This could be part of the "Great Beer Debate" as well
Ron

[BCCHOPIT]

OK guys for a newbie to the show. What is a must see while Im there. Up in the air if I am driving or flying still. What day should I get there and leave

Thanks...

[ToddJ]

Really looking forward to the show. Unfortunately, I got laid off from my job of 6 and a half years back in July of 2012. Happy to say, I found a job by October but have no vacation time so I'm only able to be there Friday and Saturday and wont be able to have a booth downstairs. I will be hanging out with Ed Tillrock and Max Grundy, though and may be selling some of my art prints in Ed's booth. Either way, I will be there having a blast.

[allstarderrick]

I'm going but just as a spectator this year. Billy-I know most of the good stuff to see out there. I'll point you in the right direction.


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[snopeks garage]

not bringing the truck again but ill be there friday and saturday, id be glad to give detroit tours in return for cheep beer haha

[55Belairman]

I have been going since 1968. Only missed a few. Can't wait for March!

[afan]

Originally Posted by flatheadpete

Ahhh ya big sissy! Detroit isn't so bad. But I'm from Flint....the most dangerous city in America.

Flints not so bad.We went to the "Back to the Bricks Flicks" and "Back To The Bricks" and had a great time!! In fact more fun than Woodard!!!

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by ToddJ

Really looking forward to the show. Unfortunately, I got laid off from my job of 6 and a half years back in July of 2012. Happy to say, I found a job by October but have no vacation time so I'm only able to be there Friday and Saturday and wont be able to have a booth downstairs. I will be hanging out with Ed Tillrock and Max Grundy, though and may be selling some of my art prints in Ed's booth. Either way, I will be there having a blast.

Sorry Todd to hear about July !!! Really looking forward to seeing friends again that Myles and I have made over the years at the Autorama!
Neat cars and talented friends....what could be better ???
Ron
p.s. forgot to mention the flame throwers across the street at Cobo Joe's

[Ragtop]

Should be a big show with it being the 50th anniversary of the "Ridler Award". I hear they have about 30 previous Ridler winners coming to the show. There's also a special display honoring JR LArivee and Fred Warren who both passed away this past year.

[Hapydz]

My son Myles, was having some fun with Photoshop and came up with this very unofficial poster for this years Autorama. I think he is looking forward to going....
Ron

[snopeks garage]

Originally Posted by Hapydz

Do you know why Henry insisted on black ???? This could be part of the "Great Beer Debate" as well
Ron

its because it dried the fastest

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by snopeks garage

its because it dried the fastest

Now maybe we have something we can all agree on...
Ron

[4dr orphan]

I hope to be there all three days. We should be floating around both floors, but will probably spend most of the time upstairs at the CRUIS'NEWS magazine booth. A wish for safe travels to all HAMBers who make the trip.
1/2 Fast Eddie

[koolkat269]

Originally Posted by afan

Flints not so bad.We went to the "Back to the Bricks Flicks" and "Back To The Bricks" and had a great time!! In fact more fun than Woodard!!!

Well if you went to the bricks then you missed the best show in that state that weekend.

[ToddJ]

Originally Posted by Hapydz

Sorry Todd to hear about July !!! Really looking forward to seeing friends again that Myles and I have made over the years at the Autorama!
Neat cars and talented friends....what could be better ???
Ron
p.s. forgot to mention the flame throwers across the street at Cobo Joe's

Thanks, sir! I'm still glad to be able to go! I'll make sure and stop by! Autorama is like a big ol' family reunion! I get to see lots of great friends most of whom I only get to hang out with at Autorama.

[GZ]

See ya' there!

[rusty63c10]

found out tonight my truck will be there in the basement

[lowbuckers]

Piston Jammers will be there 5 cars and 1 motorcycle .....can't wait to see the c10 building a 64 panel truck hopefully ready by spring


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[dogpatch customs]

awesome mitch!

The DEAD LAST c.c. guys will be bringing there valve cover race track back again this year, for all to use, thanks guys! ....from their page....


We will have our Valve Cover Race ramp at the Detroit AutoRama Extreme. Build a valve cover racer and have some fun. The ramp will be up ALL weekend for kids and adults to play on. We'll have more info about the "Official Race" soon.
GET BUILDING !!!

[Topolino Kid]

well I've finally got Lil Beast entered this year..talked to Rudy and Larry a few Weeks back..money sent..pics sent...parts arriving left n right...tr thrashin late into the nite...been trying to make it for 4 years now...2013 IS the year of the Beast

[loveoftiki]

Originally Posted by Topolino Kid

well I've finally got Lil Beast entered this year..talked to Rudy and Larry a few Weeks back..money sent..pics sent...parts arriving left n right...tr thrashin late into the nite...been trying to make it for 4 years now...2013 IS the year of the BeastAttachment 1847000

That's awesome, gotta be a good feeling!

[ModelAPunk]

Looks like lots of great rides will be there this year! Can't wait! We'll be there as a spectator again this year! But hopefully next year I'll be putting one of my cars in! Looking forward to it!

[saltflatmatt]

I'll be in the basement vending my goods this year!

[roadstar]

This one is gonna be great.

If you haven't entered yet you may be out of luck for this year. Can't believe the interest this year.

We must be doing something right.

See you all there.

Rudy

[Fast Elvis]

Originally Posted by roadstar

This one is gonna be great.

If you haven't entered yet you may be out of luck for this year. Can't believe the interest this year.

We must be doing something right.

See you all there.

Rudy

Hey brother......your the king......look forward to seeing you soon.

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by Fast Elvis

Hey brother......your the king......look forward to seeing you soon.

Hey what's going on here? I thought you were the KING ???
I thought Rudy was....GOD
Ron

[riseabove_xxx]

ill be there. I cant wait. Favorite show of the year.

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by Hapydz

My son Myles, was having some fun with Photoshop and came up with this very unofficial poster for this years Autorama. I think he is looking forward to going....
Ron

Myles has decided to bring this piece of his artwork to the show and donate it to the Leader Dog fund raiser where the pin stripers donate their talent for this very worthy cause.
Ron
p.s. I hope they will accept it and I hope you will consider bidding on it

[Fast Elvis]

Originally Posted by Hapydz

Hey what's going on here? I thought you were the KING ???
I thought Rudy was....GOD
Ron

I stand corrected by the honourable HAMB member....lol......see you in Detroit Ron......the "E.L.T.A. Discilpes of Speed" have 5 rides entered.....should be a memorable weekend.

[roadstar]

Originally Posted by Hapydz

Myles has decided to bring this piece of his artwork to the show and donate it to the Leader Dog fund raiser where the pin stripers donate their talent for this very worthy cause.
Ron
p.s. I hope they will accept it and I hope you will consider bidding on it

Ron, Ill make sure it gets in the auction. I love it.

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by roadstar

Ron, Ill make sure it gets in the auction. I love it.

Thanks Rudy !
Myles will be very pleased to hear this !!!
Ron
p.s. It's printed on canvas ready to hang...

[BCCHOPIT]

rules ?????

Originally Posted by dogpatch customs

awesome mitch!

The dead last c.c. Guys will be bringing there valve cover race track back again this year, for all to use, thanks guys! ....from their page....


We will have our valve cover race ramp at the detroit autorama extreme. Build a valve cover racer and have some fun. The ramp will be up all weekend for kids and adults to play on. We'll have more info about the "official race" soon.
Get building !!!

[Hooptologist]

I got my confirmation papers for the 2 cars I'm taking down just the other day.

[Gauder the goof]

Yup, I'll be there with the whole fam damily!

[dogpatch customs]

Originally Posted by BCCHOPIT

rules ?????

i'd say google their car club and send em a message asking. or use this link....


http://www.deadlastcc.com/

[dart165]

I just sent my check for my artist booth down in the back corner of the basement. Stop by!

[josh highley]

Going as a spectator this year. I am really looking forward to it. Will be my first time to the show. My old job always kept me from going.

[Topolino Kid]

Originally Posted by Hooptologist

I got my confirmation papers for the 2 cars I'm taking down just the other day.

I beat ass to the mail box every day lookin for my paper work...still lookin:what:




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[hotrodladycrusr]

Originally Posted by Hooptologist

I got my confirmation papers for the 2 cars I'm taking down just the other day.

Great! I'm looking forward to meeting you and talking wagons.

[Hapydz]

Guess what came in the mail today...
Ron

[Ragtop]

Yep, got my confirmation today. Anyone know a (Very) cheap place in Detroit to get a carpet remnant?

[Topolino Kid]

Well maybe tomorrow will be my turn
in the mean time parts are still arriving daily...
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[Fast Elvis]

Originally Posted by Ragtop

Yep, got my confirmation today. Anyone know a (Very) cheap place in Detroit to get a carpet remnant?

That's great Mike.......look forward to sharing a beverage with you and Wayne....lol....any of the other "Windsor Mafia" showing up?

[kookee]

I will be there with my family. Hope to meet some of you!

[nowaxn5]

I'm getting excited. It's always a good time.

Sorry to bitch and I'm sure you have your work cut out for you Rudy, but if interest is so big please keep the nearly stock stuff with different colored body panels and patina to an absolute minimum. It's not that people shouldn't enjoy them I'm just not sure they belong at an indoor car show let alone the "DETROIT Autorama"
rant over

[Mattbee]

I'll be going as a spectator with my Dad and my camera! Really looking forward to it!

[54sled]

Being a spectator with the old man!,to far for the car

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by 54sled

Being a spectator with the old man!,to far for the car

My son lives 1,000 miles away from where I live so when we get to attend the Detroit Autorama it's always a great time. It's the stuff that happy memories are made of...
Ron

[DirtyJoe]

Another Sunday only spectator. I have to work Friday and Saturday.

[2MNYTYS]

I know that they are going to have some of the past Riddler Award winning cars at the show this year. Does anyone know of how many and is there a list of the cars that will be there this year?

[CUTITUP53chevy]

I will be there in the basement with the 55

[DJ Del Villarreal]

Planning on being there.... spending most of my time DOWNSTAIRS at 'Autorama Extreme,' doing some DJing and running the Miss Autorama Pin-Up Girl Contest. If anyone knows of a lovely lady who'd like to participate in the contest, please have her contact me here or on facebook (we have an Official event page there) so I can get here the registration packet and have her registered in advance.... $1,000 for first place!!!

Hope to see/meet a lot of you then,

cheers,

-Del Villarreal

[54sled]

Hapydz its always a good time,even if we dont take it.

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by 54sled

Hapydz its always a good time,even if we dont take it.

You are right on that one ! We have only had the car there once but have been there many, many times and it has always been the best !!!
Ron

[raceron1120]

I will be there but no car. Maybe next year, I'm running out of excuses NOT to bring it.

[hotrodladycrusr]

Originally Posted by 2MNYTYS

I know that they are going to have some of the past Riddler Award winning cars at the show this year. Does anyone know of how many and is there a list of the cars that will be there this year?

Ridler only has one D.

Last I heard there were 26 past winners that will be shown.

[Topolino Kid]

Its official!!!! Got my kit in the mall today!!!!!! Still feels a bit surreal...pinch me baby!!!!

[no55mad]

Could anyone relay a 46 Ford hood from Motown to the Holland Mi area? Thanks

[roadstar]

Originally Posted by Topolino Kid

Its official!!!! Got my kit in the mall today!!!!!! Still feels a bit surreal...pinch me baby!!!!

You made the big time. Glad to have you and glad you finally made it.

See ya there.

[Topolino Kid]

You made the big time. Glad to have you and glad you finally made it. See ya there.

ya its been a long time comin ...4 Autorama s of putting Lil Beast together....and that's not counting the years of going to the show and telling myself that someday i ld have a fiat to bring...man I've been working my ass off getting ready....can't wait!!!!!

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[JZACK]

OK, Ill be there and hope to see you guys.

[exStreamliner]

Singlefinger Speed Shop will be displaying the T

[40Standard]

hope it doesn't snow

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by exStreamliner

Singlefinger Speed Shop will be displaying the T

Maybe we can do a couple of hot laps around the basement on Saturday night...?
Ron