Thread: Nsra 2010

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I think if every car lover on here were to fill out a "likes" and "dislikes" form no two forms would be exactly the same. We all have our preferences and also things that we don't give a d*** about. Some like only steel cars, others love glass ones, some think a sbc in any car is overdone, others love em, some think only steel that came from Henry's factory is worthy, others wouldn't fight old rust and like ones from people like Brookville, etc., etc., etc. But that is just human nature and extends into every area of our lives.

Last night at the shop I was thinking about this thread and remembered an old cartoon in one of the hot rod magazines. A guy gets a bone stock model T and wants to join an antique model T restorers club. However, the purists there start mocking his car because the thread count on the radiator cap is not exactly what it should be. Long story short, he cuts it up, builds a hot rod out of it, and enjoys his ride with no one caring if it was perfect or not. Maybe we are being as closed minded as the model T guys when we debate what cars should be admitted to any event. After all, it is only a show and will be over in a day or so.

Don

"The ill will towards the NSRA is because of THEIR actions". I don't understand who THEIR refers to. This situation makes me look back at Indy car racing when the IRL split up. Everyone knows how that ended. Everyone lost! Track and car owners, drivers, fans, everyone! Here we go again.

All right guys, I just got in from the nats. went for 4 days living local. I was one of those who did not like what NSRA did and after thursday it looked like they had screwed up big time. But friday the crowd got bigger and saturday even bigger. They said 10108 cars and it was not that bad, Yeah I said ITS NOT THAT BAD. It looked like a big Goodguys show. It was a pretty good mix of cars, still most pre 48. If you stayed home I am sorry to tell you that you missed a good show.

Originally Posted by WKENDS

All right guys, I just got in from the nats. went for 4 days living local. I was one of those who did not like what NSRA did and after thursday it looked like they had screwed up big time. But friday the crowd got bigger and saturday even bigger. They said 10108 cars and it was not that bad, Yeah I said ITS NOT THAT BAD. It looked like a big Goodguys show. It was a pretty good mix of cars, still most pre 48. If you stayed home I am sorry to tell you that you missed a good show.

Knowing you were wrong about the switch is one thing, but admitting it was a great show is indeed comendable!!!!

As much work and expense goes into a car show, I would hate to wish a poor event on anyone!! BTW, where's the pics????? We love pics!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

Last night at the shop I was thinking about this thread and remembered an old cartoon in one of the hot rod magazines. A guy gets a bone stock model T and wants to join an antique model T restorers club. However, the purists there start mocking his car because the thread count on the radiator cap is not exactly what it should be. Long story short, he cuts it up, builds a hot rod out of it, and enjoys his ride with no one caring if it was perfect or not. Maybe we are being as closed minded as the model T guys

Don

Dont mess with the Model T purist guys. They can be vicious, and when they are, they make all of us look like puppies. Potentially badly mauled puppies

I went on a model T site and mentioned my blown BBC bucket, and Im sure they personally rolled Henry over in his grave just for effect.

I didnt last there too long

Originally Posted by Hot Rod Todd

Dont mess with the Model T purist guys. They can be vicious, and when they are, they make all of us look like puppies. Potentially badly mauled puppies

I went on a model T site and mentioned my blown BBC bucket, and Im sure they personally rolled Henry over in his grave just for effect.

I didnt last there too long

Todd,you better go back on there and tell them you loved the whipping sooo much,,,that you went out and bought a T coupe...a glass one,,and wonder if they can give you another dose of meanness...

Robin,

Even Noddy saw the link & laughed at my expense. Cowardly coot didnt own up to having a bucket also.

They didnt even back off when I told them there wasnt a single piece of model t on it. They still wanted me out the door.

Originally Posted by Hot Rod Todd

Robin,

Even Noddy saw the link & laughed at my expense. Cowardly coot didnt own up to having a bucket also.

They didnt even back off when I told them there wasnt a single piece of model t on it. They still wanted me out the door.

ooohh,tsk tsk...You wouldnt get that from us NSRA people...Cheeky Noddy...Should get these dudes on here to hunt him down while hes still in town...Hey guys,,Noddy is driving around in a 60s T bird with a Beach hop decal across the top of the wind shield..Can be found at Hot August Nights,or whatever else is happening at the moment.. Give him a warm beer on me ...

hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Originally Posted by lamin8r

ooohh,tsk tsk...You wouldnt get that from us NSRA people...Cheeky Noddy...Should get these dudes on here to hunt him down while hes still in town...Hey guys,,Noddy is driving around in a 60s T bird with a Beach hop decal across the top of the wind shield..Can be found at Hot August Nights,or whatever else is happening at the moment.. Give him a warm beer on me ...

Language barrier moment... "Cheeky Noddy" ???? "Beach Hop"???? Must be the queens english again.

I work for a vendor that was there and we were also at 3 other events around the coutry.
We were told there were over 10,000 cars there but under 11,000
So it was down a bit but I can also tell you the 3 other evets we were at in Carlisle, Reno and Orange County were down as well. Some I am sure stayed home due to the 30 year rule but the economy is driving this more so then anything.
Also the number of vendors are down all over for the sam ereason...many vendors just are not around any longer and if so many no longer have trucks/crews on the road.
Much cheaper to touch your customers via email and snail mail.
So I guess we can start an officail 2011 Nats thread now that this one is over

Originally Posted by 34_40

Language barrier moment... "Cheeky Noddy" ???? "Beach Hop"???? Must be the queens english again.

Queens english??we could do it in kiwi english...Noddy Watts is a brilliant guy,,but a bit of a character too,he,along with a lot of FUNLOVING kiwis,like to make their friends squirm a little...but not maliciously,,
Noddy and a large bunch of helpers put on the Beach Hop in a small coastal town each year,we have just had the tenth,a few months ago..ALL proceeds go to charity,and it gets plowed straight back into their community..Noddy spends all his time organizing,and gets the job of finding the give away cars from overseas...OOps,I have done it again..Sorry for the hijack.

Thanks for explaining that for me! So what does that look like in kiwi ??

Originally Posted by deuce4papa

"The ill will towards the NSRA is because of THEIR actions". I don't understand who THEIR refers to. This situation makes me look back at Indy car racing when the IRL split up. Everyone knows how that ended. Everyone lost! Track and car owners, drivers, fans, everyone! Here we go again.

OH, And I just read it in Street Rodder, there is no less than 2 ASRA, American Street Rod Assn. starting up. One of them shows 125 members now and they are both pre 49 only.

Originally Posted by 34_40

Thanks for explaining that for me! So what does that look like in kiwi ??

A few too many expletives...cant say that on here...possibly similar to the Aussie equivalent...