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It's a great time 2 support all Mopar car shows!
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08/24/23 09:57 AM
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With stellantis shutting down challenger/charger production I wonder if thiere gonna shut down direct connection,mopar and anything else that might effect our mopar world as we know it?It might be time at least for my wife and i to try and support other mopar shows large are small where we can.Been watching other car shows around and they all have something too fer.  Past mopar shows I've been at started in 1989 Power at the Point at sears point sonoma,ca...Chryslers at Carlisle since 1997 ...Mid Atlantic Mopar Nationals 1988...The Mopar Car-B-Que..Mopars at English Town..Just thinking I have been supporting mopar shows over the years
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Re: It's a great time 2 support all Mopar car shows!
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08/24/23 12:26 PM
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I attend the Mopar's at the Red Barns Gilmore Museum show every year, in western Michigan.
This year, was their biggest yet, I believe they had over 1,000 cars this year.
Swap meet was big too, and attendance/spectators was high.
It helped greatly that the weather was great that day. But the point is
this show is getting bigger and better every year. The various car museum's and buildings on the grounds
alone, is well worth the trip and effort. The annual Mopar show is icing on the cake.
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Re: It's a great time 2 support all Mopar car shows!
[Re: 65pacecar]
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08/24/23 12:56 PM
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Let them shut DC down. In six months to a year they will dump it all and we will be able to buy it for 40% of org. cost or less. In the last 15 years I have bought thousands of dollars of mopar products for next to nothing.
We all know how overpriced it is.
Ive been stocking up on hellcat wear items and body related wear parts for the past year. So folks just need to plan ahead.
Its gonna happen sooner then later.
But yes, attend the shows!
STOP POTATO HATE!
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Re: It's a great time 2 support all Mopar car shows!
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08/24/23 10:27 PM
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I gave up on local Mopar only shows years ago. The VIN checker/paint daub correctness guys ruined it for me. My car is no where near correct....last "Mopar only" show I was at, I had a couple guys walk up. look at my car, check the VIN and walk away. Really? I'm well aware that my car is a no numbers matching nothing but that doesn't mean there has been no effort or money spent to keep it out of the crusher. Those are the same guys that will whine about attendance at shows.
I can take my car to an all makes/models show and talk to folks all day long. They appreciate the cars and the time/work/money that has put into them. 470" low deck stroker, 4spd, 3:73 rear, pistol grip, non-Mopar green, etc, etc.
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Re: It's a great time 2 support all Mopar car shows!
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08/25/23 12:19 AM
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You can’t let other’s opinions negatively affect you. Everyone is different and that makes it fun and enjoyable.
It really doesn't matter whether you win or lose…
as long as you look good doing it!
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Re: It's a great time 2 support all Mopar car shows!
[Re: Dcuda69]
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I gave up on local Mopar only shows years ago. The VIN checker/paint daub correctness guys ruined it for me. My car is no where near correct....last "Mopar only" show I was at, I had a couple guys walk up. look at my car, check the VIN and walk away. Really? I'm well aware that my car is a no numbers matching nothing but that doesn't mean there has been no effort or money spent to keep it out of the crusher. Those are the same guys that will whine about attendance at shows.
I can take my car to an all makes/models show and talk to folks all day long. They appreciate the cars and the time/work/money that has put into them. 470" low deck stroker, 4spd, 3:73 rear, pistol grip, non-Mopar green, etc, etc. Wow, love the car and it has a perfect stance. Looks like a fun one to drive. I do a lot of mixed shows and cruises too, very enjoyable, especially cars and coffee events.
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Re: It's a great time 2 support all Mopar car shows!
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08/25/23 10:09 AM
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Easy fix: Hide the VIN with a towel, a card, or a flyer picked up at the event.
My '69 GTX is not a clone, but I often cover the VIN up because not only do I have nothing to prove, but also
the numbers on the car are none of their goddamned business.
It's never been "show worthy" but I've actually had freaks come up and check the VIN at the drag strip.
Luckily the fender tag is from a 1968 Plymouth Fury VIP and they can never any make sense out of it LOL......
Looking back, I wish I would have taken more fender tags from junkyard vehicles back in the day, for the same reason.
Maybe I'll try a couple shows when I get it back together.
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Re: It's a great time 2 support all Mopar car shows!
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08/25/23 01:50 PM
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No way I'd walk right past that beauty! I gave up on local Mopar only shows years ago. The VIN checker/paint daub correctness guys ruined it for me. My car is no where near correct....last "Mopar only" show I was at, I had a couple guys walk up. look at my car, check the VIN and walk away. Really? I'm well aware that my car is a no numbers matching nothing but that doesn't mean there has been no effort or money spent to keep it out of the crusher. Those are the same guys that will whine about attendance at shows.
I can take my car to an all makes/models show and talk to folks all day long. They appreciate the cars and the time/work/money that has put into them. 470" low deck stroker, 4spd, 3:73 rear, pistol grip, non-Mopar green, etc, etc.
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Re: It's a great time 2 support all Mopar car shows!
[Re: Dcuda69]
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08/25/23 02:35 PM
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I gave up on local Mopar only shows years ago. The VIN checker/paint daub correctness guys ruined it for me. My car is no where near correct....last "Mopar only" show I was at, I had a couple guys walk up. look at my car, check the VIN and walk away. Really? I'm well aware that my car is a no numbers matching nothing but that doesn't mean there has been no effort or money spent to keep it out of the crusher. Those are the same guys that will whine about attendance at shows. My brother just sold his 73 D100 because of this. He was tired of the know it all, haters that made it it not fun.
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Re: It's a great time 2 support all Mopar car shows!
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08/25/23 03:08 PM
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I gave up on local Mopar only shows years ago. The VIN checker/paint daub correctness guys ruined it for me. My car is no where near correct....last "Mopar only" show I was at, I had a couple guys walk up. look at my car, check the VIN and walk away. Really? I'm well aware that my car is a no numbers matching nothing but that doesn't mean there has been no effort or money spent to keep it out of the crusher. Those are the same guys that will whine about attendance at shows. My brother just sold his 73 D100 because of this. He was tired of the know it all, haters that made it it not fun. But now he can't talk with the guy who's with his buddies who's Sisters, Cousin's, Aunt twice removed half Brother owned one just like it but his was better. It had a 383 Hemmy, with 3 Four Barrels, a 3/4 Cam and Posi 12 Bolt.. And if you disagree your an idiot.
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Re: It's a great time 2 support all Mopar car shows!
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08/25/23 03:58 PM
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ill say the same thing i said when everyone said i should support the englishtown mopar nationals even thought it was a garbage event at the time..
it is not my job to blindly support any show. it is there job to make it so i want to attend. its really that simple.
roadkill nights i'd love to go to. power tour i'd love to go to, drag week i'd love to check out, sick week i'd love to check out. so there are shows/events that do things that make me want tot attend. shows like mopar nats or carlisle just don't do it for me anymore...
there is a local mopar show that i refuse to attend. the guy running it is a shyster. charges way too much for parking in a restaurants parking lot. when asked where the funds go he won't say. if it was a good cause then ok i'm of with it, thought i'd rather choose what i donate. i think he is lining his pockets if ya ask me.
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It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove all doubt. www.MoparMisfits.com
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Re: It's a great time 2 support all Mopar car shows!
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08/25/23 04:20 PM
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ill say the same thing i said when everyone said i should support the englishtown mopar nationals even thought it was a garbage event at the time..
it is not my job to blindly support any show. it is there job to make it so i want to attend. its really that simple.
roadkill nights i'd love to go to. power tour i'd love to go to, drag week i'd love to check out, sick week i'd love to check out. so there are shows/events that do things that make me want tot attend. shows like mopar nats or carlisle just don't do it for me anymore...
there is a local mopar show that i refuse to attend. the guy running it is a shyster. charges way too much for parking in a restaurants parking lot. when asked where the funds go he won't say. if it was a good cause then ok i'm of with it, thought i'd rather choose what i donate. i think he is lining his pockets if ya ask me. You ever been involved in putting on a show? Ain't nobody getting rich putting on Mopar shows, buddy. Big ones or small ones. It's a ton of work--in advance and during the weekend itself. Most shows are run by car guys volunteering our free time, Taking tickets, organizing show fields or race brackets, working in the heat for little or nothing so people can have a good time with other car guys. There's always a small number of entitled types who bit** and complain about every little thing that wasn't done the way they would have done it. Well come on out and show us all how it's done! There's always room for another volunteer! Or better yet, start your own show. I'll come to it!
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Re: It's a great time 2 support all Mopar car shows!
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08/25/23 06:14 PM
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Easy fix: Hide the VIN with a towel, a card, or a flyer picked up at the event. My '69 GTX is not a clone, but I often cover the VIN up because not only do I have nothing to prove, but also the numbers on the car are none of their goddamned business. It's never been "show worthy" but I've actually had freaks come up and check the VIN at the drag strip. Luckily the fender tag is from a 1968 Plymouth Fury VIP and they can never any make sense out of it LOL...... Looking back, I wish I would have taken more fender tags from junkyard vehicles back in the day, for the same reason. Maybe I'll try a couple shows when I get it back together.  the Fury fender tag is a hoot! I used to go to the Mopar show in Centerline, at the Chrysler parts depot (afaik it's defunct now).. Morons would walk around and nitpick cars (including mine) and act as if their [censored] didn't stink! I would just ignore their dumbass comments and enjoy the rest of the day, without the nonsense.
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Re: It's a great time 2 support all Mopar car shows!
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I gave up on local Mopar only shows years ago. The VIN checker/paint daub correctness guys ruined it for me. My car is no where near correct....last "Mopar only" show I was at, I had a couple guys walk up. look at my car, check the VIN and walk away. Really? I'm well aware that my car is a no numbers matching nothing but that doesn't mean there has been no effort or money spent to keep it out of the crusher. Those are the same guys that will whine about attendance at shows. Ive checked vin tags just to test how much I recall about what codes mean what, or if it's really a true hemi or six pack. What drives me nuts are the guys who see you looking at their car and come over to tell you how great it is. Also, what's this "direct connection" previously mentioned...I think it's a sticker and t shirt company because that's all I've ever seen them sell.
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Re: It's a great time 2 support all Mopar car shows!
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Last edited by abodyjoe; 08/25/23 07:12 PM.
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