2011 Detroit Auotorama...Going ? Showing?

Me and the little one fly to michigan on thursday. I will be there on saturday with pops for the whole day. Cant wait. Its been quite a few years since I have been, and that was pre HAMB-ucated. My eyes will be loking very differently this time.

 

Well mine is all polished up and ready to DRIVE to Detroit tomorrow morning with an overnite stop at my sons in Chicago. I'll be there Wednsday the good lord willing and the snow plows getting rid of the between 6 inches here ( and still snowing) and a bunch more further south.

It will be a mess by the time I get there, I hope there is a hose to wash my car.

BB

 

Hey Bob if you find a hose let me know I made it as far as Southern Illinois so far, and will make it(hopefully) to Indy tomorrow......the rain today has made a mess of the Boogie Van

 

You're a ruler Bob, no doubt! I just couldn't see riding a hundred twenty miles in the snow and ice with knobbies! There's usually a garden hose and an area to wash off your car just outside one of the exit doors downstairs.

 

John:

PM me your cel and I'll call you so you have mine.

BB

 

I was kinda hoping for an indoor one, washing it in 30 degree weather leaves something to be desired. I'm a wimp ya know.

BB

 

I'm leaving Wed., as I found out (I should check my schedule more often) I have that day off. I'm getting EXCITED!!!

Brian

 

Whoa! Do you mean THIS Cougar II kustomrace?!?! Wow!!
I have never seen one in person-I can't wait!

 

Its sort of inside, out of the wind at least. When you come in off Atwater Street and go into the basement you turn left and head out that door. It leads to a shipping/receiving area. Its not really inside the building but at least there are walls and a roof over your head. You'll be fine

 

A friend just called me from Kananada and told me that there is one on the main floor just to the left of the main entrance, seems to me that Denise mentioned that a while back but I had forgotten that. If that is true, to quote Moriarity.

I'VE GOT IT MADE !!!!!!!

If I can find one of those touch free car washes I'll run it through there, the only place it leaks is a very little bit where the top of the door windows meet the rubber weather strip on the convertible top. I may do that if I have time and can find a nice one. That would also clean the undercarriage.

See everyone on Wednsday, my move in time is 1pm.

BB

 

good luck on the touch free wash in Detroit!
Ha,
We took a friends car in a couple of years ago upstairs, we were told NO WASH OFF!!! We had to get a bucket and go to a sink to get water, it was horse*****....he has a really nice car.

This was my reason to look into trailering the wagon, last time I helped a guy there wasn't a place to clean the cars.
As of this morning oakland county is a freaking ice skating rink...I sure hope it changes, see everybody Tomorrow!!!

 

Weaverville,yes that Cougar II.Its only been on display twice since it was mothballed in 1965.We're excited to have her out.It's in unrestored condition,and still looks amazing from a design standpoint.Stop by and find me,I'll give you the nickel tour......Dave

 

Hey if ya like there are several hand car washes near downtown. Might have to take your friends Smith and Wesson with ya , but if you roll down Gratiot I am sure you would find one. Lucky Lucky77 said there are a couple hoses near the load in the basement. It's blocked good from the elements. Give it a quick scrub and wipe down and finish up inside.

 

2nd year in a row I won't get to go! I am really bummed but my kids are worth it. Take lots of pictures and sombody go to greek town to get some of that great pizza!

 

Looks like that is my option unless I can find one in the Burbs on my way in.

Thanks for all of the suggestions.

See ya there.

BB

 

Maybe I should show mine dirty so that everyone knows how far i drive it lol.......I woke up to 29 this am and I am stuffing the floor vents with towels to keep the feet warm.
Thanks again to Austin Speed Shop for sponsoring me with SweatShirts and Bruce's rid shop for the Beenie

 

See you there brother, don't make any excuses!

 

Just saw a video on detnews about the cars in storage and at the end was a shot of the Cougar II, was that you in the video? Looking forward to seeing it!

 

That's exactly what I'd do if I were you! You'd certainly earn "Iron*****" award. Me, I'm haul'n the '36 in my comfy "new" trailer!

Brian

 

Haha I made it as far as Piqua OH tonight it was 23 feels like 12 when I got here.......I can almost feel my feet again.

 

Aaron,yes that was me,I'm moving it in on thursday...stop by and say hey...Dave

 

I went out to put the charger on the '36 battery in the trailer so I'd be sure it'd start in the frigid weather (it's 12 degrees right now in SW MI) when I get to Cobo this afternoon, and shouldn't have been surprised to find the trailer doors were frozen shut. And the pickup was still encased in ice, and 5" of frozen snow under that. I had to get the heat gun out and thaw out the doors of the trailer, then do the same with the truck.

I'm in now, the truck started right up, the battery in the roadster should be topped, off, all the tires are aired up, and I have the spare and a small floor jack in the trailer. I THINK I've thought of everything, now I just have to throw my clothes in the truck, take a shower and I'm off.

See everybody there!

Brian

 

well Brian, I know there is more for you to add to this story.....

Nice meeting you, and all the others I have met today, see ya at the meet and greet

 

I'm showing but not going. *****s that my car is there and i can't be with it. It is KILLING ME!!!

 

well heres some comfort saw your display last night during set up and it is very clean and well done!

george

 

True that! I'm looking out the window of my sisters place in A2 (Ann Arbor), the wind is blowing and three inches of new snow from last night whipping around. No problem getting downtown (thanks, Sis!), but I'm still a bit concerned about getting the car(s) home on Sunday. Maybe somebody has a garage I could leave the wagon in if the roads are bad?

More later when I can post some pics...

Brian

And for the numbskull who called me out for trailering the '36, lets see YOUR tow car,****hole!

 

I'm working at the company display on the main floor Saturday morning. Afternoon's my time then. And a possible repeat visit Sunday with S-I-L to be as he works all day Saturday.

 

I thought I should make one last entry to this thread as I did make the first one. This was an adventure that was four years in the making. I have been many times to the Detroit Autorama but always as a spectator. This year we showed the "Ghost Rider Roadster" for the first time and I must say it was worth all of the effort and then some. The many people we met and talked to at Cobo, at the hotel, at Cobo Joe's ( did you see the flame throwing gals? WOW!!!) just to mention a few places, really made it for us. Sure, the cars were great but there is so much more to the Detroit Autorama than just the cars !!!! It was an experience that my son Myles and I, will never forget. Thanks to all of the people who made this happen, we do appreciate it all
Ron

 

Seems every time my golf cart stopped on the overnights,... It was with a good view of your car ,...... I kept pointing it out to the rest of the staff that liked traditional Hot Rods (actually to the ones that didn't like traditional Hot Rods as well ),.... It was VERY well received !

And in my opinion,... The Detroit Autorama, as well as other shows need more of these very high quality, Traditional Hot Rods in attendance. IMHO

What a AWESOME HOT ROD !!!!

 

The Take out T was my favorite car upstairs. It was the topic of many " hey did you see the violet T upstairs. It and the Zephyr roadster were very very nice cars