I didn't see a thread on this years Symco Shakedown. With the event less than 2 weeks away, I thought I would start one. There is a forum on the new symcoshakedown.com but not a lot of activity there. Symco is one of my favorite weekends of the summer. I have only missed one year since its inception. The vintage camping should be even better than last year. Lots of new bands playing this year. Though, I am a little disappointed there is less psychobilly/rockabilly bands. I suppose that is inline with the period correct theme of the weekend. I will also miss the flame throwing, it was always so awesome to see the flame throwing on the bridge. Should be a great weekend!
My girl and I will be there with her $1 car which you can see here http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/my-girl-builds-a-hot-rod-for-1.825604/ We're both looking forward to it this year, I retired from gate inspector last year, now we're just going to hang out and participate. I'd like to see the pinup girl contest come back, but I'm not willing to organize it, so I won't complain too hard. They are raffling off a '56 Belair this year for the Shriners, that will be cool to see.
I'll be there. Hopefully, the fan will stay on the front of my flathead this year (& not destroy another radiator) , & my '39 standard will be in the show, instead of parked in the campground all weekend.
From the symco shakedown general show rules There will be absolutely no flame throwing allowed anywhere on the Symco Shakedown property. Our insurance does not cover flame throwing nor are we able to pick up any insurance for it. Flame throwing on the grounds in any fashion will be immediate removal from our event.
This is one of my favorite shows to go to, I liked the pinup contest, (canceled), flamethrower contest, (canceled), I hope this don't turn out like the rest of the shows. Either way I will be there.
Pin-up contests are cool, but they get kinda drawn out and lengthy. There will be plenty of pin-ups walking around. It's cool how much everyone gets into the vintage theme of the weekend.
Lets hope the rain stays away Friday. My 53 Chevy doesn't have wipers The show has had good luck with weather in the past, I'm sure it will continue.
Rain-ex the crap out of your windshield my friend... I put like (3) coats on mine and have driven through some hellacious rain this summer (the single wiper on my truck only keeps the State Patrol off my back, not rain off the windshield).... supposed to rain Friday but be good Sat., then rain again Sunday...
Reading from the Symco site, something New - a Art Show. I'll be definitely be checking that out. A big turn out in the Hospitality bldg? we'll see. I used Rain-ex on a Nova with non functioning wipers at Hot Rod Nationals back in the 80's and when everyone was pulling over during a down pour, we just kept on driving.
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