Ok so labor day is this weekend and Even though I know a lot of you on here don't like this show,Its that time again! The Orange County Labor day cruise, OCCA. I have been attending and camping the whole weekend there for over 17 years! things have changed over time some good some bad but it has become a tradition for My family, my self and some great friends! If you plan on going and care to stop by to rest your feet, shoot the bull, have a cold drink, I will be right at the end of the main cruise lane just before the turn. you will see my 41 ford there. Stop by and say HI. Hope to see some of you there!
I know several people who have the same feelings . Like most events , it's all about what you make of it . I've often wondered why more Orange Count car guys don't get more onboard with this event . If more people had your attitude this could be an outstanding event , have a great weekend !
ramrod..I will be there. Will stop by and say HEY! Have been going for several years....set up camp and spend the weekend telling lies and drinkin a few cold ones!
I will be there. In fact I think we are camped about two spots over from you ramrod. I have been every year - all 29! Look for my Red RPU in my avatar, along with Black 56 T Bird and Black 32 3 window coupe, we are at the East end of the Camping section. Heading there in about 4 hours.
Not sure how many years but I have been going A LONG time. 20+ yrs? It is by far one of my favorite events all year. Unfortunately I will be out of town this year so I wont make it. Even in the last couple years I havent had a car to take but still have gone. Put your Street Rod blinders on and go! heres a couple threads from the last 2 years. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396063 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=509532
As you know it used to be a huge event, but things changed over the years, a lot of which were organizational issues that drove the vendors away. I still enjoy it - as you say, make it fun and it will be. Phil why don't you come on down and bring your brushes, the 29 still needs some stripes!
I agree hotroddon....this starting on Friday at mid day is new and tough for some of us working stiffs to make it. Still enjoy the venue though!
I went with my Dad when I was a kid in '84 & '85. I spent most of the day walking around by myself looking at cars and watching a guy in one of the vendor buildings airbrush T-shirts. Great times.
This is one of my favorite shows!! I like it because cars are actually moving, the weather is nice, admission price keeps the riff-raff out. We used to camp, but have not for the past 3-4 years due to my kid's sports commitments. I agree, it is what you make of it. IMO, this should be THE go-to show of the year for people in SoCal. Nothin' like cruisin' your ride!! Changes --> I think the Cruising For A Cure show has taken a lot of the wind out of the GLDC show. It is only three weeks later. CFAC is only one day and allows ANY year car. Last time I went, there were a lot of PTs & Minis. Props to the people who keep the GLDC going.
I'll be there, I try to make the most of it, enjoying the cars and friends and leave the drama and politics to somebody else.
Yes ! I still love this show.I have gone the last few years just to spectate and have a few cold ones and it is always a good time.
Don , I'd bring my striping brushes , but you'd be asking me for "the show special" . ha ha ha !! See ya there .
This is always a great show. I've been going since I was about 12 years old. I remember going in my baseball coach's 55. I think ill steal my lil brothers 32 for the weekend!
Looks like there will be a few of us here. Like it was said come. Out and enjoy. Let others deal with drama and politics. Stop by I'm right at the end of the main just before the turn. LOok for the 41 ford truck. See you at the show! Rudy
^^ Saw your truck yesterday when I moved the motorhome in. I'm in space 35. I'll be back about noon today It looks like the vendor area is growing again - good thing! Also the motorhome parking was pretty full by 6:00 last night so I think the turn out will be good.
I'm hoping to go Saturday as a spectator. I've helping my niece's boyfriend fix up the house he just bought. Week after week we've been working on this thing. We're texturing the whole inside Sat. morning, then a bunch of us are headed for the Great Labor Day Cruise for some fun!!! Classic cars + CRUISING =
I still love this show, I remember first going in the mid 80's with my dad, and since high school me and some buddies never miss it. Lotta gold chainers but still a lot of good cars and it's always nice to sit back with a beer and wait for some ding dong revving the shit outta his car to overheat it and puke all over haha. Never gets old. Added bonus is I live on the other side of the 55 so I usually just ride the beach cruiser across Newport Blvd and get there in under 5 min.
I went by this evening and picked up my registration packet , and the place looks pretty full . Lots of campers and vendors, not mention several cars already there . Looks to be another good weekend .
Just came home. Friday was good, Saturday was packed but today was pretty light. Overall a GREAT show once again and we had a damn good time!
Don, that roadster pick up is bad ass! Is the motor a 289 or 302? You sure have an awesome fleet! I got up there late sat night & stayed till about 4 on today. This show has been a Rojas family tradition for about 23 years. I drove my sisters fairlane out this year, my dad had his 65 elcamino, my sister had her 54 chevy truck, & my uncle took his 67 riv. Hopefully next year ill see you there!
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