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Painter D · 01-17-2010, 10:18 PM

MODS feel free to move if necessary, just thought it would get more exposure to the lowered truck crowd if posted here.

So as the the title states ,is there many shows within driving range (10 hrs.) of TX coming up? Hot rod, custom truck, whatever? Since my truck is good enough to call finished I'm planning on hitting some shows up this year and I'm just curious what shows are good and worth going to. The only shows I'm for sure going to are "TEX MEX" in March (Never been) ,and Good guys in October (been before), and maybe a few other shows here and there.

Anybody else going to any "QUALITY" shows? Where?

Spray-Bomb · 01-17-2010, 11:08 PM

Check the link in my sig to the Texas CGITC & there is a thread about upcoming shows

ShowSS12 · 01-18-2010, 10:00 AM

car show season in texas pretty much starts off in march

**kev2809** · 01-18-2010, 11:22 AM

^^^ right. tex mex is the first one i think. then i know showdown comes in june usually...to houston. and heatwave in july (in austin)

nastyc10 · 01-18-2010, 02:54 PM

Tex-mex in march, san antonio heatwave in april, gator drag in conroe beginning of may, showdown in houston in june, heatwave austin in july.

copperchevy · 01-18-2010, 03:38 PM

Gator Drag has been cancelled for this year. Heard about it on other forums.

Spray-Bomb · 01-18-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by copperchevy

Gator Drag has been cancelled for this year. Heard about it on other forums.

That sucks, I missed it last year

**N2TRUX** · 01-18-2010, 11:11 PM

Here's a few that I heard about last weekend while attending Luckys Rod Run in College Station.

Bluebonnet Street Rod 19th annual
June 11-13 in College Station

Classic Car Stampede 7th Annual
March 6th in Belleville

Painter D · 01-18-2010, 11:33 PM

Thanks for the info guys.

BTW I'm trying to avoid the "minitruck" shows.

Burb · 01-28-2010, 07:29 PM

Just got word today "Super Chevy Show" is coming back to the Houston area after 5 years. Baytown to be exact.

It won't be till the weekend of Sept 10th but at least their back ...

and tho my burban is still in the W.I.P. mode ... it will be what I'm driven there hot roddin primer and all.

mbgmike · 01-28-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Burb

Just got word today "Super Chevy Show" is coming back to the Houston area after 5 years. Baytown to be exact.

It won't be till the weekend of Sept 10th but at least their back ...

and tho my burban is still in the W.I.P. mode ... it will be what I'm driven there hot roddin primer and all.

We won't be their, they charge vendors too much money

**kev2809** · 01-28-2010, 07:38 PM

any links? ive never heard of that one..but i really was all into shows then either lol

Burb · 01-28-2010, 07:51 PM

http://www.houstonraceway.com/index.php?id=541

They kept Dallas on the list back when they removed the Houston Area back in 2005 but that cut people from LA. FL. MS. and AL. from makin a show of it.

And if they go back to their old standard ... it will be a "Show and Go" weekend ... allowing cars and trucks to run the 1/4 mile.

Burb · 01-28-2010, 07:54 PM

and of course the show's site www.SuperChevyShow.com

It is Chevy Heaven ... the parking lot even becomes a Show Pit just from what everone drives to the show.

Beats the hell out of Autorama ... and great product and vendor support.

**lolife99** · 01-28-2010, 09:11 PM

Last time I went to one, here in Missouri,... it was $27 per person (to walk in,... no vehicle) for a 1 day pass.
Not many vendors either.
I won't be back.

mbgmike · 01-28-2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Last time I went to one, here in Missouri,... it was $27 per person (to walk in,... no vehicle) for a 1 day pass.
Not many vendors either.
I won't be back.

They wanted to charge us $1200 to set up in Baytown. Too rich for our company

crawdadfox · 01-28-2010, 09:29 PM

Seems like good truck shows....(No train horns blasting!!) are just about a thing of the past.

**N2TRUX** · 01-28-2010, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crawdadfox

Seems like good truck shows....(No train horns blasting!!) are just about a thing of the past.

The only way to avoid that is avoid the shows that attracts that type of truck owner.

Goodguys is an awesome show, but the 72 cut off date kills it for some of us. The good news is NSRA has adopted a rolling 25 cut off date. That means we can get in to the NSRA events this year. NSRA events calender- LINK

I plan to support the progressive mentality by attending the Southwest Street Rod Nationals in Oklahoma City.

Anyone want to join me?

April 9 - 11, 2010
State Fair Park
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

SCOTI · 01-29-2010, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

The only way to avoid that is avoid the shows that attracts that type of truck owner.

Goodguys is an awesome show, but the 72 cut off date kills it for some of us. The good news is NSRA has adopted a rolling 25 cut off date. That means we can get in to the NSRA events this year. NSRA events calender- LINK

I plan to support the progressive mentality by attending the Southwest Street Rod Nationals in Oklahoma City.

Anyone want to join me?

April 9 - 11, 2010
State Fair Park
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Im in!

wickid demon · 01-29-2010, 02:26 AM

I Will be there but not in my truck hopefully next year with both of my mistresses. I went to NSRA nationals in Kentucky for the last 4 years, It is a great show. Lots of the NSRA veterans are not happy about the new rule but if it got past then there must be more for than against it.

dv8customs · 01-29-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by crawdadfox

Seems like good truck shows....(No train horns blasting!!) are just about a thing of the past.

Really? I haven't heard anyone blasting there horns at a show for a couple years now.

ShowSS12 · 01-29-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dv8customs

Really? I haven't heard anyone blasting there horns at a show for a couple years now.

go to a more ghetto show like los magnificos those idiot still do that ish...

LMDGUY · 01-29-2010, 01:37 PM

Im making the trip from Phx to Somerville for TEXMEX again this year. nothing like a show with 1500 cars/trucks. But it is a more "minitrucker" show.

Will also be goin to Boarder Bash 2010 in McCallen Sept 3rd 4th 5th

Heater63 · 02-04-2010, 10:49 PM

The Ft. Worth Rod and Custom is in just a few weeks, first weekend of March.
Yes, it's mainly cars, but there are some trucks, and,

it goes on for 3 days, and it's INDOORS

.

see: http://texasshowcar.com/

I will have my Camaro entered as part of the N. Tex Camaros club.

-Tad

Dynomutt · 02-04-2010, 11:34 PM

Autorama at Dallas Market Hall Feb 19-21. Have no idea what it's like anymore, haven't been in many years.

01-17-2010, 10:18 PM	#1
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Custom truck shows (TX region?) MODS feel free to move if necessary, just thought it would get more exposure to the lowered truck crowd if posted here. So as the the title states ,is there many shows within driving range (10 hrs.) of TX coming up? Hot rod, custom truck, whatever? Since my truck is good enough to call finished I'm planning on hitting some shows up this year and I'm just curious what shows are good and worth going to. The only shows I'm for sure going to are "TEX MEX" in March (Never been) ,and Good guys in October (been before), and maybe a few other shows here and there. Anybody else going to any "QUALITY" shows? Where? __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5 Last edited by Painter D; 01-17-2010 at 11:21 PM.

01-17-2010, 11:08 PM	#2
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Custom truck shows (TX region?) Check the link in my sig to the Texas CGITC & there is a thread about upcoming shows __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

01-18-2010, 10:00 AM	#3
ShowSS12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sugarland,Tejas Posts: 356	Re: Custom truck shows (TX region?) car show season in texas pretty much starts off in march __________________ Adam M STX Designs Motorcycles \| Choppers \| Hotrods

01-18-2010, 11:22 AM	#4
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,180	Re: Custom truck shows (TX region?) ^^^ right. tex mex is the first one i think. then i know showdown comes in june usually...to houston. and heatwave in july (in austin) __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

01-18-2010, 02:54 PM	#5
nastyc10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 516	Re: Custom truck shows (TX region?) Tex-mex in march, san antonio heatwave in april, gator drag in conroe beginning of may, showdown in houston in june, heatwave austin in july.

01-18-2010, 03:38 PM	#6
copperchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 220	Re: Custom truck shows (TX region?) Gator Drag has been cancelled for this year. Heard about it on other forums. __________________ Mexican

01-18-2010, 11:11 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Custom truck shows (TX region?) Here's a few that I heard about last weekend while attending Luckys Rod Run in College Station. Bluebonnet Street Rod 19th annual June 11-13 in College Station Classic Car Stampede 7th Annual March 6th in Belleville __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-18-2010, 11:33 PM	#9
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Custom truck shows (TX region?) Thanks for the info guys. BTW I'm trying to avoid the "minitruck" shows. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

01-28-2010, 07:29 PM	#10
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: Custom truck shows (TX region?) Just got word today "Super Chevy Show" is coming back to the Houston area after 5 years. Baytown to be exact. It won't be till the weekend of Sept 10th but at least their back ... and tho my burban is still in the W.I.P. mode ... it will be what I'm driven there hot roddin primer and all. __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

01-28-2010, 07:38 PM	#12
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,180	Re: Custom truck shows (TX region?) any links? ive never heard of that one..but i really was all into shows then either lol __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

01-28-2010, 07:51 PM	#13
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: Custom truck shows (TX region?) http://www.houstonraceway.com/index.php?id=541 They kept Dallas on the list back when they removed the Houston Area back in 2005 but that cut people from LA. FL. MS. and AL. from makin a show of it. And if they go back to their old standard ... it will be a "Show and Go" weekend ... allowing cars and trucks to run the 1/4 mile. __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

01-28-2010, 07:54 PM	#14
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: Custom truck shows (TX region?) and of course the show's site www.SuperChevyShow.com It is Chevy Heaven ... the parking lot even becomes a Show Pit just from what everone drives to the show. Beats the hell out of Autorama ... and great product and vendor support. __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

01-28-2010, 09:11 PM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Custom truck shows (TX region?) Last time I went to one, here in Missouri,... it was $27 per person (to walk in,... no vehicle) for a 1 day pass. Not many vendors either. I won't be back.

01-28-2010, 09:29 PM	#17
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Custom truck shows (TX region?) Seems like good truck shows....(No train horns blasting!!) are just about a thing of the past. __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

01-29-2010, 02:26 AM	#20
wickid demon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: humble tx. Posts: 130	Re: Custom truck shows (TX region?) I Will be there but not in my truck hopefully next year with both of my mistresses. I went to NSRA nationals in Kentucky for the last 4 years, It is a great show. Lots of the NSRA veterans are not happy about the new rule but if it got past then there must be more for than against it.



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01-29-2010, 01:37 PM	#23
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: Custom truck shows (TX region?) Im making the trip from Phx to Somerville for TEXMEX again this year. nothing like a show with 1500 cars/trucks. But it is a more "minitrucker" show. Will also be goin to Boarder Bash 2010 in McCallen Sept 3rd 4th 5th __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

02-04-2010, 10:49 PM	#24
Heater63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N Texas Posts: 580	Re: Custom truck shows (TX region?) The Ft. Worth Rod and Custom is in just a few weeks, first weekend of March. Yes, it's mainly cars, but there are some trucks, and, it goes on for 3 days, and it's INDOORS . see: http://texasshowcar.com/ I will have my Camaro entered as part of the N. Tex Camaros club. -Tad __________________ 292 + TKO500

02-04-2010, 11:34 PM	#25
Dynomutt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Texas Posts: 440	Re: Custom truck shows (TX region?) Autorama at Dallas Market Hall Feb 19-21. Have no idea what it's like anymore, haven't been in many years. __________________ MARQ Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446194

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