Bring imperfect trucks or perfect ones, that's the whole point of the show. $2000 trucks parked right beside million dollar builds. For us, this hobby isn't about who's willing to spend the most money, it's about having a good time with good people.
Large GMT400 Meet
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frank'n (truburban) K-2500
given my situation I get real excited to see what people can do with little money to invest in their projects I live it every day that not having time for them I know fist hand what it is like to have big dreams and ideas that might not fully see the light of day I just that when ever I get the frank'n truck to start and drive when I post it here that most if not all the current members will still be here
454C2500Longbed
I'm Awesome
Peeling clear coat and all? Haha. You're right, and that's part of why I already love this community. It really is all about the people, which is why we should get everyone on board and rent a venue!
You know what, maybe I will have to bring my truck on down. Clear coat may be gone (will be repainted hopefully this summer), but if I can get my big block to snort a little more then I might have something to show!
Patina is all the rage and your truck’s got that perfect worked over look in my opinion.
A build doesn’t have to be tens of thousands of dollars. It can be as simple as restoring something to respectable daily driver duty and enjoying it.
jjester6000
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I'll probably be there as well with the old Busurban, Marion IL isn't even that far.
454C2500Longbed
I'm Awesome
Thank you for the kind words sir! I still wanna paint it though if I can.
Much agreed, I'm trying to keep her below 5k all said an done, think I just hit the 3k mark. Enjoyed she certainly will be!
Bring it!
Or, you can fly out and drive someone's spare truck to the meet...
HotWheelsBurban
Gotta have 4 doors..... Rawhide, TOTY 2023!
As long as we're dealing with hypotheticals, if you could get to Houston, Texas area, there are several members here that you might be able to ride with....
I have a CCLB and a Burb,(both should be running by this hypothetical timeframe)and several local members have at least one truck. Also, if you have a general GM truck meet, there are several SE Texas/Houston area members of the square body forums too, that probably wouldn't mind an invite.
And if you had a GM truck meet that had a cutoff of 2007 classic and older(GMT 800/NBS) ... it seems to be mostly the later models that are the bro dozers/pimped out/squatting rigs that "real truck" people don't care for, so that would take care of that issue.
Some more things to consider....I like the fairgrounds idea; they're usually decent places to have a car/truck event. I've been to many swap meets and car shows, most of my life, and the majority have been at fairgrounds or other county facilities. Another thing I would add, is if we have a swap meet and/or vendor area at our show, it would be great if there's a covered area for this. Doesn't have to be a closed building, a pole barn or open pavilion works.
At the Lone Star Roundup, the big custom and hot rod show in Austin every spring, the host clubs hold it at the county rodeo arena and grounds, northeast of town. They have a big stock barn that the swap meet is in, and vendors row outside. Those who want to be outside, bring tents and such, but it's nice to not have to be outside if you don't want to be (or have merchandise that is weather sensitive like toys or clothing).
This is what I'm talking about!
We got a venue already, y'all just need to get here. I promise everyone will have a good time. It's a holiday weekend, we got a pre-party (food, drinks and a band) Friday night at a bar within walking distance, show is Saturday, and we're meeting with the city next week to figure out the cruise night details for Saturday night. Travel home Sunday, rest up Monday. Host hotel is literally across the street from the venue.
