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

Transparent Cherry Pie.... mmm yes! I hope you get that poor old Phaeton on the road.. would be nice to see it in Iowa. Either way will be good to see you out there!

 

Ok, got a question for you guys; I'm an amatuer artist and drew this old stock car scene on a white pine board (cleared with 2 coats satin varnish)and framed it with red cedar;....it's about 24" x 10"....this one's titled "trouble in turn three"
I'm thinking of donating it to auction off at the Torquefest,...do you think it'd sell,...or if anyone would bid on it? (I don't wanna look like an idiot at the show and no-one bid on it.)
honest opinions please...

 

Amateur? Shoot it looks killer to me!!

 

Very cool!

 

That is a very nice job on the artwork, I'll bid on it.

 

I'd bid on it too Sam! Looks cool.

 

...no close-ups on that one but here's a close-up shot of another "board"

 

Are you kidding man that's Kool !I can't even draw a straight stick figure man ill bid on it!

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very nice Sam. You won't look like an idiot

But Hotrodeo might!

 

Sam, you are no amatuer! These boards are awesome that you have been drawing lately. I think you will be amazed at how many bids your artwork will bring!

 

...I still mite Bob, but maybe not for the artwork!

 

I agree Sam, I'd bid on that in a heartbeat.

Bring it on.

BB

 

Is there a HAMB Meet & Greet planned? I did not see it posted but I am old and half blind and I may have missed it. If there isn't one planned yet, what time and where should it be at on the fairgrounds?

 

Meet & Greet breakfast at Sunshine Family Restaurant on Friday morning. Meet time 7:30-8:00.

 

this only it looks a lot nicer

 

How about one at the fairgrounds during the day on Saturday? By 7:30 AM I'll already be at the fairgrounds working.

 

Sam those are awsome, I'd like to have one too.

 

OK, I'm game.

 

To late bob you got that title

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I go news for you, your no amatuer that is killer !!

 

...thanks guys for your comments on the wood-art, I mite bring a couple of em to auction off for this great cause.

 

Sam - we would love to have that be a part of the auction! Everyone should know that Sam actually did a piece for me a while back of my car and it is on my desk where I edit all the video for the Vintage Torque DVDs. His stuff is not amateur....
It's just that he doesnt charge for his cool art.........
Thanks for all your help Sam - and for anyone that doesnt know - he also rounds up the swap meet with all the other Tin Butchers that come out.
There is no way this event just happens.
It takes people like Sam, Steve, Mitch Huffington from Tin Militia, Brandon from The Bombers, Scott from Romin Chariots and a whole lot more to make this thing run smooth.
We hope that everyone will give us some slack as we deal with this new location AND the influx of new rides and spectators. Will we outgrow Dubuque this first year? Never know..... It sure seems like we have a LOT of positive response in the tri state area as well as the hot rodders coming from all over. This is a good thing, but we may need some patience from the hot rod family while trying to iron out details that may have to happen on the fly while we are at the show.
We are already in talks with Dubuque about getting some remote parking for spectators and this will give us more room for hot rod parking if we need it in 2014.
Know that we are committed to bringing everyone a weekend to remember for the entire year.....
Thanks for supporting the show and seeya in Jefferson WI at the swap meet!

 

I am headed to Mexico tomorrow for a week long vacation on the beach. I get back on the 2nd and will be driving to Dubuque on the 3rd. With all this hype, I think I am more excited for Torque Fest than Mexico.

See you there! I'll be the one with the sunburn

 

Is anyone heading to Torque Fest from the Rochester, NY/ Watkins Glen/ Williamsport, PA area? I need to organize a relay.

 

Hotroded?
we have one pre registered car from Pittsburgh PA as well

 

I already talked to Ed, but Hornell, NY is too far out of his way, but is right off I-86, which is on the way for someone traveling from central NY

 

John...thanks for the kudos on my artwork;, been thinkin about donatin to the auction for a couple of years; I'm excited now to see how much my scribbles can help out your cause. I've met and talked with your 2 daughters and they are nice kids, anything we can do to help yours and others is a good thing.
I do have to mention that for some friends and special people I run across; I do art pieces for them at no charge, I do sell my stuff to others tho....here's a shot of the one I did for John of his Ford coupe...(the flash made some of the black turn blue)


Thanks for the comments on your volunteers also; the Tin Butchers enjoy being a part of your events, it's a great feeling helping out; more people should try it.
Since we are down to the wire on this year's T-fest; I'm really gettin stoked.
I do believe you will pack the place!...and the weather looks like it mite finally warm up to comfortable temps.
Can't wait!

 

Hope to see/talk to all you guys!

 

cant wait , at this time next week i'll be hitting the road for dubuque in my roadster followed by a 64 galaxie wag towing a 13 ft scamp camper , cant wait to hit the show w my fellow rod tosser car club members

 

Yeah it wont be here soon enough! Does anyone know if they are having Gary's graffiti night over the river after the open header parade?