Official Vintage Torque Fest Thread May 4-5 2012

The CherryPickers will be out in full force... All 3 of us.
We'll have somthing for the art show if Mr. Wells allows it. Not finished yet
but the debut will be here, in the FAS, next week or maybe a teaser this week????

Jeff

 

Making plans now

 

You know I'll be there, i can't wait.... Porkchop on a stick!!!!!!!

 

Just booked our
Hotel. Looking forward to my first torque fest

 

You found a hotel room? You are lucky.

 

Yes in Eldridge

 

A little bit of a drive but not bad. That's the only draw back to small towns, not enough hotels. See you there.

 

Bob just the fact that im showing up should tell you its well worth it !

 

I wish I could make it, best of luck John! If someone comes up with a flux capacitor equipped DeLorean let me know!

 

Looking forward to meeting the new addition!!!
I did not even go to Cedar Rapids swap - did YOU?
I look forward to seeing the FAS teaser

 

just do the Star Trek teleportation thing man!!!!
ha
have fun at the Stray Kat in OK!

 

Blades - hope to seeya this year!
I was so crazy busy last year - it was tough to find anyone.
You can find me racing buses on Friday night fer sure!

 

Any luck getting Danielle from American Pickers to attend the show?

 

oh.....
no.....
I thought we shook those New York guys.................
ha
Ed - be SURE to show up for the Friday night shindigs - it is the highlight of the weekend in my mind.
Seeing all the vintage bikes and cars actually going out on the track is what is truly unique for our event.
And of course on Sat....I expect you to get some Iowa dirt in the wheels to take back to Long Island!

 

I am unable to either deny or confirm any rumors of her being there.

I can tell you fer sure that Mike will be showing his Von Dutch XAVW motorcycle.
And Dave Ohrt (one of the guys that has been on the Pickers) will be showing his Moondog motorcycle and possibly another historic chopper.

 

coolstuff,

You DID get my Fink....didn't you?

Hope it helps out a little! Wish I could make it!

 

Brett4christ - I have PM'd you

UPDATE - camping - all electric spots are sold out - and if you want to guarantee a spot - I strongly urge you to call and reserve a spot.
I suspect about Friday night they will be full up.
Maybe not - but it is best to reserve and be guaranteed a spot then get there thinking there will be plenty of space and the whole campground is full.
Call Lanny at
563-652-4282
she is the contact at the Fairgrounds.

Also - there is an ATM on site.
We hope everyone is excited about the show..........
we are!

 

the artists are sending in their contributions for the art auction now - and these are simply amazing!
Hope all the artists will get this complete this week!

 

Anyone going to be staying at the Super 8? I can only come up saturday...and I have to trailer my truck up, and being that the trailer parking by the show will be filled, Im looking around on google maps of other places to park my trailblazer and trailer for the day where it will be fine all day. I figured there would be lots of people staying there, just wondering if anyone thinks there will be room for me to come park out for the day...

 

I live 50 miles away and right next door is very clean little mom and pop motel with about 8 rooms and a cottage.anyone interested pm me and I will see about vacancies.You can also camp in my small yard if you wish,I have a well equipped shop to any who need help! R~R

 

We are at 403 pre registrations.
We are humbled by everyone's generousity.
Thanks to everyone that has done this. It helps the show out more than you know.
Last year 335 pre registered.
We had a total of 545 entered over the 2 days.
If this same percentage keeps up - we will have around 700 entries!!!
That is amazing.
In addition we will have the Coronados Classic and Chrome Section which will have another 100+ vehicles. Last year they had about 100 cars....so this year we suspect they will have at least that many.
And
Dont forget they are having a pre party on Thursday night on Main Street Maquoketa!

 

you gettring any worthy motorcycles?? i see i got 3 trophies on the shelf 40 year old must be time to send em home with someone???

 

Vik - YES - we have some amazing bikes showing up. Some real pieces of history rolling in.
Bring the trophies - but make sure you tell people that the trophies you are presenting are from YOU.
NOT the show.
We do not award official trophies.
We encourage car clubs to make thier own trophies - and this will be clear to the public that it is one clubs idea of what is cool. NOT the show.
Thanks

 

Here's another option for camping. Central Park in Jones County. They have electric and primitive camping spots. The park is 30 miles from Maquoketa.

http://jonescountyiowa.org/camping.aspx

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=centr...a=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=3&ved=0CBEQ_AUoAg

 

Check out Maquoketa Caves or Eden Valley both closer and beautiful spots to camp.

 

Hey im bringin my chopper! Aint much but it makes the kiddies n old ladys cry!

 

Hey John it says no dogs but i got a dead dog thats stuffed n wearin sun glasses smokin a cigar! Cam i bring em ?

 

I'll be there

 

if you want him to get flamed in the Ring of Fire!
I have 2 cry baby dolls we are gonna sacrifice.