I'm up for a road trip! Let me know when the 2nd annual show is and I'll
meet you there.
John "Rock" Rockefeller
1949 3100 "Eeyore"
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Bobst <mailman@netins.net>
To: Gene Merritt <merrittgene@uswest.net>; oletrucks
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2000 7:24 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] truck show
> I'd like to offer a quick review of the 1st annual Midwest All Truck
> Nationals for those of you that couldn't make it to KC this past weekend.
> From the moment we arrived at the hotel we were warmly welcomed. The desk
> clerk directed us to a hospitality suite for preregistration and
> socializing (can you say "free beer"?) hosted by the Genuine Chevy/GMC
Club
> of KC. We were greeted with smiles and friendly conversation that
continued
> throughout the duration of the weekend.
> Saturday morning trucks began pouring in around 8 am. By about noon
> there were approximatly 80 trucks registered (plus about 15 trucks which
> belonged to the members of the host club). Everything from 1940's to
> 1990's, stock to custom, pro street to 4 wheel drive, mini trucks to
semi's
> was represented. Heck, they even had some quality F*rds entered in the
> show. A few of us had "works in progress", but for the most part the
trucks
> were high quality restorations or customs. Participants came from as far
> away as Colorado and Pennsylvania.
> A row of vendors was set up which included reps from Jim Carter's and
> Chevy Duty.
> Of course they had the mandatory door prizes and games through out the
> day on Saturday. They had a DJ who worked his butt off trying to make
sure
> everyone was having a good time, even though the weather was cold, cloudy
> and windy. (the only complaints I heard all weekend were weather related)
> Sunday brought more friendly conversation (I enjoyed meeting many of the
ole
> truckers, including Eric Brown from this list) and the awards
presentations,
> more door prizes(including the "good stuff"), and raffle drawings. Even
as
> we pulled out to go home, our hosts were lined up to say good bye.
> I was pleased with the turn out and quality of trucks for a first time
> event, but more importantly I was impressed with the group that was in
> charge of the show. The hospitality we received and the enthusiasm and
> organization of our hosts set this show apart. Add to that the fact that
> ALL the proceeds from the show will go to Toys for Tots, and not the club,
> only confirms that these are genuine truck lovers and not your typical
> promoters. I would like to extend a special thanks to Kelly Mitchell, the
> show chairman and Gaileen Jackson, the club president, for their efforts.
> It was announced that the contract has been signed with the KC Airport
> Marriot to host the show next year also, same weekend. I would strongly
> encourage anybody that is interested in this type of event to make plans
to
> attend next year. And pray for warmer weather!!
>
> Steve Bobst
> "Rough Draft" (56 3100)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gene Merritt <merrittgene@uswest.net>
> To: Steve Bobst <mailman@netins.net>
> Date: Saturday, October 07, 2000 12:36 AM
> Subject: RE: [oletrucks] truck show
>
>
> >I know you need that heater based on the weather this week.
> >
> >Please let the group know what you thought of the rally. I might like to
> go
> >next year if the turn-out is good.
> >
> >Gene Merritt
> >Ames
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
> >[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Steve Bobst
> >Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 7:04 AM
> >To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> >Subject: Re: [oletrucks] truck show
> >
> >
> >I'll be heading down to K.C. later this afternoon (as soon as I get my
> >heater installed in the ole truck) from the Des Moines area in my
primered
> >56. Hope to see you all there.
> >
> >Steve Bobst
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: THE BROWNS <armory@swbell.net>
> >To: Brian Stephens <intubated@earthlink.net>; oletrucks@autox.team.net
> ><oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> >Date: Thursday, October 05, 2000 8:56 PM
> >Subject: Re: [oletrucks] truck show
> >
> >
> >>I dont know how it is goig to be, but I am coming from St Louis. Sounds
> >>promising with some of the backers(chevyduty, carters,etc). If anyone
> else
> >>is going, I have the unfinished 2 tone teal '51 (MO plate 51 CHVY).
Maybe
> >I
> >>can meet some of you in person.
> >>Eric Brown
> >>1951 Chevrolet 3100 "Christine"
> >>
>
>
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