Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ackattack · 01-12-2016, 02:17 PM

I just saw this, not sure if its been posted yet but here are the dates:

June 11 – Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Louisiana
June 12 – Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, Texas
June 13 – Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas
June 14 – LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
June 15 – Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
June 16 – Kansas Pavilion in Wichita, Kansas
June 17 – Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kansas

I don't know for sure how far / what parts I'll go on, but for sure I'll be in Wichita, as this is about 2 miles from my house! Most likely I'll be in Wichita and KC, and might see about OKC. I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it other spots.

Wasted Income · 01-12-2016, 03:02 PM

Sad it's not coming anywhere nearby to me this year. Had a lot of fun last year...my 5th PowerTour...got to hang out at the hotel and cruise along with Tom Bailey (of Drag Week fame...in his gold Z28).

A few pics from the HotRod Blog. They got some pics of my Blazer and K/10.

Ackattack · 01-12-2016, 03:23 PM

I went back in 2002: from Lincoln NE to KC. Got a little 1x1 photo in the magazine

Bagd72Chevy · 01-12-2016, 04:04 PM

Im in. Went last year, and its starts in my hometown.

Andy4639 · 01-12-2016, 04:28 PM

I did the 2013, and 20 year anniversary 2014 long haul. Missed 2015 but signed up for this years and going the long haul again I hope.

New_70'C10 · 01-12-2016, 05:30 PM

That's awesome. I'll definitely have to catch them in OKC as I've never had the opportunity to make it to a stop before.

Andy4639 · 01-12-2016, 06:28 PM

If you have never done the tour you don't know what your missing!
There is no other show like it in the world!

boost addict · 01-12-2016, 07:40 PM

I'll be there. Did it in 2012, 2013, and 2015.

Trying to get my twin turbo 67 Continental finished. My C10 is nowhere near ready.

jmking9 · 01-12-2016, 08:24 PM

I started a thread about this in the Midwest region forum, but no one ever looks in there. I'm for sure doing from Dallas to KC. I have my rooms booked already. It's something I have always wanted to do. I cant wait!

CST10 · 01-12-2016, 09:42 PM

I plan on going, it starts in my home town......Gonzales, La

jmking9 · 01-13-2016, 11:54 AM

From other forums, I'm hearing that the Dallas/Fort Worth stop is at Traders Village in Grand Prairie. I made reservations near there just in case. Has anyone heard anything different.

JWall · 01-13-2016, 03:22 PM

Me & a few other buddies with trucks will be at the OKC stop for sure.

Don't know that we will be on the road with the tour but we will at least be there at the stop.

Bagd72Chevy · 01-13-2016, 03:25 PM

This is my 67

right now. No excuses for not making it,

Ackattack · 01-13-2016, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bagd72Chevy

This is my 67

right now. No excuses for not making it,

I joked that I should finish my chevelle in time for it.....I guess I have to start on it to finish it

New_70'C10 · 01-13-2016, 05:11 PM

That's the attitude bag'd. I'm sure with many all niters you'll be there.

68shortwide · 01-14-2016, 01:23 AM

I told myself I'd go this year since I actually have something cool to do it in, well I'm a lot further behind that i thought i'd be and i don't have the money to finish it and do the tour both, so here's to next year!

Bagd72Chevy · 01-14-2016, 10:43 AM

My 67 will go together quick. I bought the truck and LS swapped it in 2 weeks to go on Power Tour last year. Burned up the 4L60 just South of St. Louis unfortunately. So while it was apart I figured Id remove the cab and clean it up good.

RootBeerFXS · 01-14-2016, 10:25 PM

I"ll be going this year. 4d paint job and all. I went in 2013 and I am sure the view will not be as good as the Smokies but I'm definitely making the long haul.

Andy4639 · 01-26-2016, 04:04 PM

I know Jesse form here and I are planning to go so if any one else is going maybe we can all hook up one day at least a do that day's route together are even the whole week.
PS if anybody needs a room mate are mates me and Jesse are looking. This is for the whole week worth.

**LEEVON** · 01-26-2016, 04:37 PM

I am planning to go, but unless my '50 pickup is 100% done and the bugs are shook out I'll be taking my 2015 Challenger Scat Pack...not a bad compromise...

My Dad will bring his '62 Nova I think. We are talking about long-hauling and booking rooms soon. This will be my first HRPT. Any tips?

Andy4639 · 01-28-2016, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEEVON

I am planning to go, but unless my '50 pickup is 100% done and the bugs are shook out I'll be taking my 2015 Challenger Scat Pack...not a bad compromise...

My Dad will bring his '62 Nova I think. We are talking about long-hauling and booking rooms soon. This will be my first HRPT. Any tips?

Make the most of it. The week will fly by!
Make some road buddies and ride in a pack. Have plenty of water.

**LEEVON** · 06-20-2016, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEEVON

I am planning to go, but unless my '50 pickup is 100% done and the bugs are shook out I'll be taking my 2015 Challenger Scat Pack...not a bad compromise...

My Dad will bring his '62 Nova I think. We are talking about long-hauling and booking rooms soon. This will be my first HRPT. Any tips?

Update: Had a baby last week instead! Next year! Maybe by then some of these trucks will get actual wheels that look half way decent...seriously, what's up with some of the crap wheels!? Am I getting old and picky?

**Vic1947** · 06-21-2016, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEEVON

Update:...seriously, what's up with some of the crap wheels!? Am I getting old and picky?

I've been trying to decide on a wheel and tire combo for quite awhile now. You can spend a little on swap meet finds or major bucks from big names like Foose, Coddington and Billet Specialties. I'm having a hard time finding something cool and unique that doesn't break the bank. But as you go down the price ladder, you start to see the economy versions on every Tom, Dick and Harry's vehicle. I also have a '15 Challenger and put Cragar Modern Muscle S/S wheels on it because they were reasonably priced. First car show we went to, there were two other Challengers there, both with the exact same wheels.

So I'll go out on a limb here and say that air suspension and LS conversions have replaced wheels as the first order of business for a lot of today's builders. When the cheapest set of decent custom wheels you can find still cost over a grand, a lot of guys end up "settling" (like that TV ad).

Andy4639 · 06-21-2016, 08:26 PM

Some more. You will see anything on the tour!
Our second day on the road and this rig pulled into the same spot to eat.

At our motel one night this station wagon pulled in. Man I loved the color they had already done 2800 miles from Canada!

67ChevyRedneck · 03-07-2016, 12:43 AM

I'll be going for the 3rd year in a row (2nd long haul). I'll be taking my car though, the truck needs too much and the car has proven itself (made the +/-3,500 mile round trip last year.)

01-12-2016, 02:17 PM	#1
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 I just saw this, not sure if its been posted yet but here are the dates: June 11 – Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Louisiana June 12 – Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, Texas June 13 – Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas June 14 – LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas June 15 – Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma June 16 – Kansas Pavilion in Wichita, Kansas June 17 – Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kansas I don't know for sure how far / what parts I'll go on, but for sure I'll be in Wichita, as this is about 2 miles from my house! Most likely I'll be in Wichita and KC, and might see about OKC. I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it other spots. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

01-12-2016, 03:02 PM	#2
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 Sad it's not coming anywhere nearby to me this year. Had a lot of fun last year...my 5th PowerTour...got to hang out at the hotel and cruise along with Tom Bailey (of Drag Week fame...in his gold Z28). A few pics from the HotRod Blog. They got some pics of my Blazer and K/10. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

01-12-2016, 03:23 PM	#3
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 I went back in 2002: from Lincoln NE to KC. Got a little 1x1 photo in the magazine __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

01-12-2016, 04:04 PM	#4
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 417	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 Im in. Went last year, and its starts in my hometown. __________________ ///Ryan 1972 Chevy C-10-Bagged, Blown LT1, 700r4, Suicide Doors 1967 GMC- SC & Cam'd 4.8, built 4l80, 3200 stall, posi, 4.10 1967 Chevy LWB- 454 and patina 1971 Blazer - Rusty 1968 Crewcab project

01-12-2016, 04:28 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 I did the 2013, and 20 year anniversary 2014 long haul. Missed 2015 but signed up for this years and going the long haul again I hope. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-12-2016, 05:30 PM	#6
New_70'C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 146	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 That's awesome. I'll definitely have to catch them in OKC as I've never had the opportunity to make it to a stop before. __________________ 1970 SWB CST; 307ci, 200-4R, (Slow Motion)

01-12-2016, 06:28 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 If you have never done the tour you don't know what your missing! There is no other show like it in the world! Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-12-2016, 07:40 PM	#8
boost addict Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Midland Tx Posts: 9	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 I'll be there. Did it in 2012, 2013, and 2015. Trying to get my twin turbo 67 Continental finished. My C10 is nowhere near ready. __________________ 1972 Chevy SWB 2017 Viper ACR 2013 GT500 1967 Lincoln TT 1991 Syclone And too many more...

01-12-2016, 08:24 PM	#9
jmking9 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Riverton KS Posts: 832	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 I started a thread about this in the Midwest region forum, but no one ever looks in there. I'm for sure doing from Dallas to KC. I have my rooms booked already. It's something I have always wanted to do. I cant wait! __________________ 1970 SWB Build

01-12-2016, 09:42 PM	#10
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 I plan on going, it starts in my home town......Gonzales, La __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

01-13-2016, 11:54 AM	#11
jmking9 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Riverton KS Posts: 832	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 From other forums, I'm hearing that the Dallas/Fort Worth stop is at Traders Village in Grand Prairie. I made reservations near there just in case. Has anyone heard anything different. __________________ 1970 SWB Build

01-13-2016, 03:22 PM	#12
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 Me & a few other buddies with trucks will be at the OKC stop for sure. Don't know that we will be on the road with the tour but we will at least be there at the stop. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

01-13-2016, 03:25 PM	#13
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 417	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 This is my 67 right now. No excuses for not making it, __________________ ///Ryan 1972 Chevy C-10-Bagged, Blown LT1, 700r4, Suicide Doors 1967 GMC- SC & Cam'd 4.8, built 4l80, 3200 stall, posi, 4.10 1967 Chevy LWB- 454 and patina 1971 Blazer - Rusty 1968 Crewcab project

01-13-2016, 05:11 PM	#15
New_70'C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 146	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 That's the attitude bag'd. I'm sure with many all niters you'll be there. __________________ 1970 SWB CST; 307ci, 200-4R, (Slow Motion)

01-14-2016, 01:23 AM	#16
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 I told myself I'd go this year since I actually have something cool to do it in, well I'm a lot further behind that i thought i'd be and i don't have the money to finish it and do the tour both, so here's to next year! __________________ Jack 1968 swb on air



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01-14-2016, 10:43 AM	#17
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 417	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 My 67 will go together quick. I bought the truck and LS swapped it in 2 weeks to go on Power Tour last year. Burned up the 4L60 just South of St. Louis unfortunately. So while it was apart I figured Id remove the cab and clean it up good. __________________ ///Ryan 1972 Chevy C-10-Bagged, Blown LT1, 700r4, Suicide Doors 1967 GMC- SC & Cam'd 4.8, built 4l80, 3200 stall, posi, 4.10 1967 Chevy LWB- 454 and patina 1971 Blazer - Rusty 1968 Crewcab project

01-14-2016, 10:25 PM	#18
RootBeerFXS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: the colony Posts: 102	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 I"ll be going this year. 4d paint job and all. I went in 2013 and I am sure the view will not be as good as the Smokies but I'm definitely making the long haul.

01-26-2016, 04:04 PM	#19
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 I know Jesse form here and I are planning to go so if any one else is going maybe we can all hook up one day at least a do that day's route together are even the whole week. PS if anybody needs a room mate are mates me and Jesse are looking. This is for the whole week worth. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-26-2016, 04:37 PM	#20
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,897	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 I am planning to go, but unless my '50 pickup is 100% done and the bugs are shook out I'll be taking my 2015 Challenger Scat Pack...not a bad compromise... My Dad will bring his '62 Nova I think. We are talking about long-hauling and booking rooms soon. This will be my first HRPT. Any tips? __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

06-21-2016, 08:26 PM	#24
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 Some more. You will see anything on the tour! Our second day on the road and this rig pulled into the same spot to eat. At our motel one night this station wagon pulled in. Man I loved the color they had already done 2800 miles from Canada! Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-07-2016, 12:43 AM	#25
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Hot Rod Power Tour 2016 I'll be going for the 3rd year in a row (2nd long haul). I'll be taking my car though, the truck needs too much and the car has proven itself (made the +/-3,500 mile round trip last year.) Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

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