Event Coverage Interest in a New Jersey Indoor Autorama Type Show?

Ok, I got a private message from a fella here on the forum who told me his club has already started the process with a local armory here in Jersey to set up a invitational rod and kustom show, and he is waiting to hear back from them..I certainly don't want to step on anyones toes here..I offered up my help to him and told him I'm not interested in being the "guy" who needs to run this, rather, I'm just interested in seeing it happen, and I'd do whatever he asked of me to help make this thing a reality..I'm still waiting to hear back, so I'm in a holding pattern right now...

Stay tuned, hopefully...

 

Keep us posted. I'll be in for next year.

 

Im down, my truck isnt show quality but I would attend!

 

I'm in also.

 

That'd be cool! Outside parking is a good idea. I'd try and bring my Merc but not park too close to a dumpster, the sanitation company might get confused!

 

Well guys, " the cat is out of the bag" a little early. There is a newly formed loosely knit "club" that is a mix of "Young guns" and "old salts" that held a meeting a week or two ago. The topic of a show of this type came up, and the older guys immediately harked back to the Autorama, that was annually held at the Teaneck Armory, where they also held Indoor Midget racing BTW. This was "The Show" back in the day, with only the "creme de le creme" so to speak invited to be on the show floor. So the thought process discussed was to attempt to recreate this, but in the Winter of 2012/2013, so as to not conflict with established outdoor shows, and to provide something on the East Coast that would rival the GNRS, and Detroit Autorama, but on a smaller scale. There are enough truly great cars, up and down the region that a committee would be set up to extend invitations, to the best, keeping in mind what you all would like to marvel at. Preliminary contact has been made, and when we know more, we'll make you aware ASAP. Whaddayathink? Please look at the Ad that Slim posted, and be mindful of the wording, indicating that all these years later this was the area "show of shows." Maybe further discussion at Toys for Tots this Sunday, your thoughts?

 

Think Angel hair, mirrors, stanchions, chrome lug wrenches, painted accessories, i.e. gas, oil, water cans, display boards, etc. A hark back in time to the 50-60's!

 

sweet!!!!!

 

Bob I'm definatly in, I'll give you a hand with what ever you need you know that home boy. If your christmas tree is falling I'll be there.

 

I thought that an update was appropriate, on this. We began to try to get the Teaneck Armory, but the entire floor, is now covered by "Field Turf", and used by an indoor Soccer Club. The cost to take up the Turf is prohibitive, so at the suggestion of an NG employee there, he thought we should contact the main NG office, in Trenton for help. We've done that, and they suggested the Morristown Armory, so we began the process with them. Got a quote the other day, very expensive! I know what the Jalopyrama, in Md. costs, for Mike, and I was very surprised that NJ was not as kind to us. Please let us know your thoughts, or if anyone has a "in" at a venue. Best, Big John

 

The NJ Street Rod club here used to do one in the Westfield Armory, every year. I don't know if they still rent it out, but the rodders haven't done one there in 10-12 years. Not a big place, so maybe it's less expensive?

 

Hey mark, I've been in talks with Vic Collins regarding this for a while now, and Westfield is one that we're looking into...stay tuned, this is far from dead...

 

I'm sure you could get Lou Cal to drag out a Kustom or two..... Hell, I would probably fly in from Colorado for that! Hope you guys can pull it off!

 

Sound awesome buddy! Wish I was closer! You should get in touch with the professor from HRHD I'm sure he's in also!
Be good my friend
Klaus

 

The elephant in the room is always, are the finances in place to promote and provide the security that these venues may require? Lots of hoops to jump through and each one takes cash. Posting bonds, Dealing with unions, vendor questions, advertising, funds, personnel.

 

Sounds great!! Def be interested

 

Sounds like a good idea Bob. My shop is willing to help out with sponsoring the event if your interested, let me know.

 

I drive from NC for something thats good, the east coast needs more big events!

 

East Coast Bump!

 

I'm live in Westfield, grew up here in fact, the Armory is a good spot but parking can be tough. The other option is the south side train station the Chamber of Commerce organizes a lot of events in town especially at the train station.

PM me if you me to help out.

 

I'm all up for this. I'd love to be included in your list of possible invites. PM me when your ready for pics.

 

Me too. I have a restored gasser that raced at the Jersey tracks alot in the 60's. I'd be interested as long as it doesn't conflict with our racing schedule.

 

Just an FYI, for all, in looking into this with the National Guard in Trenton, we got a firm quote for Morristown Armory, for $8400, with a Fri. A.M. load in, and Sun. Aft. load out, show Fri. Night, Sat., and Sun. til 3P.M.That was just for the building and the "Attendent" have to factor in Insurance, Promotion, etc. Still would like this to fly, in the way described as a "Best of the Best" type deal, but the financial nut is burdensome, even with multiple people sharing "the load". Your thoughts?

 

id bi interested in bringing my 32,

i just got from my uncle (the builder of the car in 1953) an old 1957 custom rodder magazine covering the "draggin highwaymen motorama" that his and my dads car club put on and its got my 32 in it, it was real cool to see some old coverage of it

 

Bobby, great idea! I'm sure you know the aggravation involved, alot of fences to climb ,you can not do it alone even though you are getting good feed back. you can on me and friends to participate. Good Luck and keep me posted

 

Any updates?