Event Coverage Official Vintage Torque Fest Thread May 3-4, 2013

If I wanted to get to Chicagoland fast, I would take HWY 61 and I-80.

If you're from the north burbs, I would take HWY 20 but I think it sucks, especially pulling a trailer. HWY 11 would be the most scenic but not fast by a long shot.

 

If you can, take the bridge across the Mississippi at Sabula Iowa.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabula,_Iowa
It was built in 1932, and the word is that it's going to be torn down soon.

 

I must admit I was looking out the window today at all the snow and couldn't help but think of Torque Fest. Soon my friends...soon.

I took WI-11 2 years ago and it is a pretty rough road as the blacktop is old with a lot of cracks and pot holes; especially if your ride has a dropped front axle and smaller gas shocks up front. Not sure if 11 has been repaved since.

 

I didn't even think of that. A couple of years ago, a group of us took US 52 from Dubuque to Goodguys in Joliet. Again, it wasn't the fastest but was scenic.

If you really want some fun, stop in the middle of the Sabula bridge and look down.

 

If you really like the Sabula Bridge you can probably have it for free! Now what could I do with a half-mile long Deuce bridge?

SABULA, Iowa (AP) — Illinois transportation officials are planning to give away — for free — a half-mile-long steel truss bridge built in 1932 that spans the Mississippi River between Sabula, Iowa, and Savanna, Ill. But there are conditions for those who want to take on a slice of history.

Before the Illinois Department of Transportation can demolish the bridge and build a replacement, it is required to offer the structure to anyone who promises to maintain it forever at its new location.

 

John, I just wish you were not going up again the same weekend as Stray Kat 500. I thought things would be different with the change of locations. Maybe someday before I die, I can attend both without having the schedule conflict. Best wishes.

 

Yeah the old bridge is cool. If you go that way, take a few minutes to drive up to the Mississippi Palisades park and check out the view of the river.

 

Mick has an amazing show and initially we had to not get on the Rust Revival date. This meant going earlier in May.
No matter when you do a show - something is gonna get in the way.
I am sure if you ask around you will find that both are good shows and each are worthy of attending.
Perhaps you can come up to the Iron Invasion in October?

 

wanted to comment on the new torque fest website, it is very well done. Nice job.

 

I started a Spotify playlist of the bands playing at Torque Fest this year. So if the band is on Spotify, their on the list. Click the link to listen. Enjoy

http://open.spotify.com/user/governorkc/playlist/6AKrgaqa6Q7yVls96W798Q

 

A note to all Torquefest swapmeet vendors: please click on this link for set-up times scheduled for this years event.
http://vintagetorquefest.com/features/swap-meet/

Set-up schedule is: starting Thursday afternoon at 2 PM-on and Friday AM till Noon.

...since this is a new venue for Torquefest and swapmeet space is somewhat limited, especially for big trucks/trailers; I suggest you try to arrive as suggested on the website to help aleviate problems.
If you have any questions, contact me. Thanks

acme1@essex1.com

 

thanks for noticing.
that is what we did in December........
it was very time consuming - but I think the site looks cool and we have had a lot of positive comments

 

Is Dale Watson on Spotify?
Royal Rhytmaires?

 

Cant wait!!

 

Room booked, pre-registered (think I messed up and signed up twice) and volunteering this year. Can't wait. Ready to roll!

 

club volunteered , working on new camper now , getting closer cant wait !

 

When do you think we find out what station were at out of the 3 choices we picked .

 

My whole club signed up too. See you in May

 

Yup, both on spotify!

 

Wait.....I could have the Sabula Bridge for free?
Damn, that would look sweet out in the field!

 

Amazing response this weekend at Chicago World of Wheels. Thanks to all the people that pre registered and volunteered at the event.
If anyone needs more free Torque Fest posters - we will be at the Detroit Autormama this weekend.

 

Man I made my 1st torquefest last year , great time !! flame thrower show out of site , I'll be there again this year - its on my annual to do list.

 

not sure if I posted it in the past but we have Canada registrations now! And in Detroit this past weekend the response was really positive.
Sounds like we have another 3 car clubs from Ohio coming out. WOW.
We appreciate the support guys.
Overall the weekend went really well and now we are just waiting for the big thaw!

 

It helped that I was there promoting the show also.
Those guys were like there he is rite there on the video!

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Ed - I am surprised you dont take over the entire video - in fact - I think I should give you a camera this year, and just have you go out and film for an hour - we will call it ED TV

 

Wow might have to take you up on that john hahaha you really don't want me video taping it will be all about women maybe that would be cool!

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Camping reservations are officially open - if you intend to camp - reservations are a good way to GUARANTEE you get a spot......
last year was full.
Even though we have more room this year at the new grounds, based on the pre registration and the proximity of those that are coming from far away, camping reservations may be a good thing to have.
We do not have anything to do with the camping - it is all the fairgrounds.
Please call them direct at :
563-588-1406

 

Dam even the dogs know trailers are for boats!
Hahaha cant wait til may for my vacation too!

 

Sure not trailer trash are ya Ed? Have you figured out how to haul two bikes yet? See you in May

 

I think so my friend tom is trying to take vacation he will carry one and i will have the other
Will see