Louisville Streed Rod Meet WOW!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 08-02-2008, 09:56 AM

Well I happened to be in Louisville this past week and the National Street Rod Meet was being held. What a treat! I sat outside the hotel Wed. night chewing the fat with street rodders. I wasn't planning on going to the fair grounds but my morning meeting was changed to late afternoon so I decided to pay the fairgrounds a visit. All I can say is WOW!! I was on overload. 12-14000 cars and trucks!! Lots of neat stuff. I visited the Cragar booth...they are changing to direct drill so by Nov. or Dec. the wheels will be direct bolt and not unilug fo our trucks. I looked for a 67-72 Street Rod shirt with no luck. I asked one vendor if they had any 67-72 truck shirts and they said no. The answer they gave was, "these trucks are not very popular yet" Interesting? But to be fair the street rod years ends in 1948. Found a great place in Piqua Ohio for doing ceramic coatings for headers. About $150 and if you have rusted chrome headers than about $200. I think 396BB told me about this place. I found to my surprise 3 bar spinners for my ralleys for $25. I saw one very nice 72 C10 SWB in the conference hall. Well thats enough. Just a great experience as this was my first Major Street Rod meet that I attended. What an experience. I made reservations for next year cause I just know that I have sales meetings scheduled that week.

**LockDoc** · 08-02-2008, 11:59 AM

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My cousin from here in town has been going to that meet every year for a lot of years. He has a Model "A" coupe and tows a pop-up camper, he says it is his favorite show.

LockDoc

**steelhorse** · 08-02-2008, 12:24 PM

What no pics,wheres the love

**70cst** · 08-02-2008, 12:31 PM

Oopps! I promise next year that I will get pics. Problem is I would want to take pics of all the cars. That's going to be a lot of pictures.

70cstjr · 08-02-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by steelhorse

What no pics,wheres the love

if he knew how to use the camera he would lol..sorry dad i had too lol

Big J · 08-02-2008, 02:18 PM

For anyone close enough the show doesn't end until tomorrow... Supposed to be bright and sun shiny all weekend....

http://www.gotolouisville.com/

ChevLoRay · 08-02-2008, 08:40 PM

This meet has been on my short list since its inception in '70 or '71. That first year, it was held in Peoria, IL.

Let's see, it's a nine-ten hour drive from home.....run the A/C.....oh, gotta buy gas, too.

49m · 08-02-2008, 08:59 PM

I went there today and got a New windshield for my truck and a chrome oil pan for $125. Saw a 72 that look great in there. Walked all day and didnt even see half of the cars. Saw Warren (Huck) driving in the parking lot in his blazer

Huck · 08-02-2008, 09:11 PM

You all missed the 70 SWB 4x4 with 4600 miles on it for $28,500.

FRCvette · 08-02-2008, 09:31 PM

I was there on Friday.Great show as always but man was it hot.I saw the 72 inside man what a beauty.I also saw the low mile 4x4 in the swap area too.

**70cst** · 08-02-2008, 11:26 PM

w/FRCvette It was very hot Friday. I didn't do much outside walking. I saw most of the stuff inside and then I sat on a chair by the steps outside and let the cars come to me. I made hotel reservations for next year. The 72 swb inside was a ten.

ProStreet83C10 · 08-03-2008, 12:11 AM

you lazy bums....go buy some of them V8 bar stools and ride em around the grounds!!!!

**LockDoc** · 08-03-2008, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

This meet has been on my short list since its inception in '70 or '71. That first year, it was held in Peoria, IL.

Let's see, it's a nine-ten hour drive from home.....run the A/C.....oh, gotta buy gas, too.

It was August 1970. I made it to that one with this car, a 1936 Ford 5 window coupe w/small block Chevy. It had six Stromberg 97's on it. Sorry about the low res picture. The color was actually Peach Pearl.

LockDoc

jkaylor68gmc · 08-03-2008, 01:19 AM

The Nats Rules, I am in my Hotel room and have been coming for years. There are about 10,270 cars exactly by 2:pm saturday. Well it rocks and I am drivig my truck all over the fairgrounnds. I will get some pics up Monday, I have 650 photos

IvelDesigns · 08-03-2008, 04:14 AM

i think i may have just found my "long haul show for the year" for '09.

i'll google it in the morning

Riveted1 · 08-03-2008, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

It was August 1970. I made it to that one with this car, a 1936 Ford 5 window coupe w/small block Chevy. It had six Stromberg 97's on it. Sorry about the low res picture. The color was actually Peach Pearl.

LockDoc

Wow! And to think I was still a gleam in my Father's eye in 1970!

Sounds like a helluva show! Eager for pics....

08-02-2008, 09:56 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,377	Louisville Streed Rod Meet WOW!! Well I happened to be in Louisville this past week and the National Street Rod Meet was being held. What a treat! I sat outside the hotel Wed. night chewing the fat with street rodders. I wasn't planning on going to the fair grounds but my morning meeting was changed to late afternoon so I decided to pay the fairgrounds a visit. All I can say is WOW!! I was on overload. 12-14000 cars and trucks!! Lots of neat stuff. I visited the Cragar booth...they are changing to direct drill so by Nov. or Dec. the wheels will be direct bolt and not unilug fo our trucks. I looked for a 67-72 Street Rod shirt with no luck. I asked one vendor if they had any 67-72 truck shirts and they said no. The answer they gave was, "these trucks are not very popular yet" Interesting? But to be fair the street rod years ends in 1948. Found a great place in Piqua Ohio for doing ceramic coatings for headers. About $150 and if you have rusted chrome headers than about $200. I think 396BB told me about this place. I found to my surprise 3 bar spinners for my ralleys for $25. I saw one very nice 72 C10 SWB in the conference hall. Well thats enough. Just a great experience as this was my first Major Street Rod meet that I attended. What an experience. I made reservations for next year cause I just know that I have sales meetings scheduled that week. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-02-2008, 11:59 AM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,083	Re: Louisville Streed Rod Meet WOW!! - My cousin from here in town has been going to that meet every year for a lot of years. He has a Model "A" coupe and tows a pop-up camper, he says it is his favorite show. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-02-2008, 12:24 PM	#3
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Louisville Streed Rod Meet WOW!! What no pics,wheres the love

08-02-2008, 12:31 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,377	Re: Louisville Streed Rod Meet WOW!! Oopps! I promise next year that I will get pics. Problem is I would want to take pics of all the cars. That's going to be a lot of pictures. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-02-2008, 02:18 PM	#6
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Louisville Streed Rod Meet WOW!! For anyone close enough the show doesn't end until tomorrow... Supposed to be bright and sun shiny all weekend.... http://www.gotolouisville.com/ __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

08-02-2008, 08:40 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Louisville Streed Rod Meet WOW!! This meet has been on my short list since its inception in '70 or '71. That first year, it was held in Peoria, IL. Let's see, it's a nine-ten hour drive from home.....run the A/C.....oh, gotta buy gas, too. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-02-2008, 08:59 PM	#8
49m Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Turners Station,Ky Posts: 842	Re: Louisville Streed Rod Meet WOW!! I went there today and got a New windshield for my truck and a chrome oil pan for $125. Saw a 72 that look great in there. Walked all day and didnt even see half of the cars. Saw Warren (Huck) driving in the parking lot in his blazer __________________ My Rides 1969 Mustang gt coupe 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 1986 Iroc camaro 1986 K10 Short Bed 1987 Iroc Camaro 1990 rs Camaro 1992 350 ss truck 1998 Honda Civic 2005 Ram 2500 Cummins My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=279831

08-02-2008, 09:11 PM	#9
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Louisville Streed Rod Meet WOW!! You all missed the 70 SWB 4x4 with 4600 miles on it for $28,500.

08-02-2008, 09:31 PM	#10
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 694	Re: Louisville Streed Rod Meet WOW!! I was there on Friday.Great show as always but man was it hot.I saw the 72 inside man what a beauty.I also saw the low mile 4x4 in the swap area too.

08-02-2008, 11:26 PM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,377	Re: Louisville Streed Rod Meet WOW!! w/FRCvette It was very hot Friday. I didn't do much outside walking. I saw most of the stuff inside and then I sat on a chair by the steps outside and let the cars come to me. I made hotel reservations for next year. The 72 swb inside was a ten. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-03-2008, 12:11 AM	#12
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: Louisville Streed Rod Meet WOW!! you lazy bums....go buy some of them V8 bar stools and ride em around the grounds!!!! __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79 Last edited by ProStreet83C10; 08-03-2008 at 01:48 AM.

08-03-2008, 01:19 AM	#14
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Louisville Streed Rod Meet WOW!! The Nats Rules, I am in my Hotel room and have been coming for years. There are about 10,270 cars exactly by 2:pm saturday. Well it rocks and I am drivig my truck all over the fairgrounnds. I will get some pics up Monday, I have 650 photos __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

08-03-2008, 04:14 AM	#15
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Louisville Streed Rod Meet WOW!! i think i may have just found my "long haul show for the year" for '09. i'll google it in the morning __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...



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