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John Gilbert · 01-07-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

Not sure how old of trucks you cover, but here in Southern Indiana we have the Frog Follies. Its a pre-49 show but gets quite a few really nice trucks. Show usually brings in about 4000 street rods from all over. Actually last year at the show was the determining factor to be getting back into trucks.

Thanks for the heads up. Classic Trucks covers down to 1940, but as you know WWII took a big bite out of what was built during that decade. Has Street Rodder or Rod & Custom ever covered that show?

Glad to hear you're back into trucks, life is better that way huh!

**LockDoc** · 01-07-2014, 01:49 PM

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Hi John,

I just talked to Gaileen about the KCMO All Truck Nationals and she confirmed that the dates for the show are September 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2014. It would be great to see you there... I will PM you Gaileens phone number.

LockDoc

John Gilbert · 01-07-2014, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Hi John,

I just talked to Gaileen about the KCMO All Truck Nationals and she confirmed that the dates for the show are September 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2014. It would be great to see you there... I will PM you Gaileens phone number.

LockDoc

Perfect, thank you very much.

**LockDoc** · 01-07-2014, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by John Gilbert

Perfect, thank you very much.

No problem John. You might remember this picture with some of the truck board members..

LockDoc

american revolution · 01-08-2014, 02:47 PM

Dino's "Git Down" looks like a good get together.

68 Longbed Dan · 01-07-2014, 01:28 PM

Being a So Cal Guy I am sure you hit the Roadster show in Pamona, they had a GREAT selection of trucks the last couple years!

John Gilbert · 01-07-2014, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 Longbed Dan

Being a So Cal Guy I am sure you hit the Roadster show in Pamona, they had a GREAT selection of trucks the last couple years!

Yep, i'll be at the GNRS i'm driving my 27T hot rod into the outdoor show on Saturday.

Thanks,

brad_man_72 · 01-07-2014, 04:02 PM

The weekend before the midwest all truck nationals is greaserama, there's plenty of old school hotrod trucks that show up for it. Spend the week around kc do some shop tours/articles on brothers/lmc/peteandjakes/I'm sure I'm forgetting others. Then stick around for the all truck nats, Saturday evening there's a huge local cruise in that can bring 1000 cars in the mall on the other side of town. Cruise old rt 66 there or home.

Kill a few birds in one trip. All of us would sure enjoy seeing you again.

John Gilbert · 01-08-2014, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by brad_man_72

The weekend before the midwest all truck nationals is greaserama, there's plenty of old school hotrod trucks that show up for it. Spend the week around kc do some shop tours/articles on brothers/lmc/peteandjakes/I'm sure I'm forgetting others. Then stick around for the all truck nats, Saturday evening there's a huge local cruise in that can bring 1000 cars in the mall on the other side of town. Cruise old rt 66 there or home.

Kill a few birds in one trip. All of us would sure enjoy seeing you again.

Brad,

It'd be nice to get there early, we'll see. See what you started by letting me follow you in my rented Impala from Sonic to the show grounds?

Thanks,

John

darkhorse970 · 01-08-2014, 06:35 AM

John, if you're looking for a trip down South, I'd say to check out Cruising the Coast, 10/6-10/13/2014. It stretches out along about 40 miles of the Mississippi Gulf Coast at different venues. There were over 7000 registered vehicles last year. We always have a great group of trucks down there (many from this forum) and there are plenty of nice areas for photo shoots.

http://www.cruisinthecoast.com

Andy4639 · 01-08-2014, 08:04 AM

Run to sun in Mrytle beach and the GMC Chevy in Maggey Valley NC. The Charlotte show The 2014 Power tour in June at any of their shows all week long even could do a ride along like Hot rod mag does. Hint,Hint!

John Gilbert · 01-08-2014, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Run to sun in Mrytle beach and the GMC Chevy in Maggey Valley NC. The Charlotte show The 2014 Power tour in June at any of their shows all week long even could do a ride along like Hot rod mag does. Hint,Hint!

What's the GMC / Chevy in Maggey Valley? If we had Hot Rod magazine's budget, CT could do it.

Thanks,

John

Andy4639 · 01-08-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by John Gilbert

What's the GMC / Chevy in Maggey Valley? If we had Hot Rod magazine's budget, CT could do it.

Thanks,

John

It was the first week of May.

John Gilbert · 01-08-2014, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse970

John, if you're looking for a trip down South, I'd say to check out Cruising the Coast, 10/6-10/13/2014. It stretches out along about 40 miles of the Mississippi Gulf Coast at different venues. There were over 7000 registered vehicles last year. We always have a great group of trucks down there (many from this forum) and there are plenty of nice areas for photo shoots.

http://www.cruisinthecoast.com

Keith,

I've known of this event for some time, and sure would like to make it one day. I'd heard of it a lot when I was editing Tailgate and covering in Greenville, MS.

Thanks,

John

big d's red67 · 01-08-2014, 10:02 AM

How about the NSRA show in Oklahoma City in April? It's always a good show. We love our trucks in Oklahoma.

original-71 · 01-08-2014, 10:11 AM

Lonestar Throwdown Conroe Tx Feb 21-23rd.

**N2TRUX** · 01-08-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by original-71

Lonestar Throwdown Conroe Tx Feb 21-23rd.

John you should consider this as an option since its early enough in the season. You can get the scoop on the other photo journalists since this will be the debut show for several new builds. N2billet will have "Tiffany" out for its maiden voyage along with trucks from noted shops such as Reyna brothers, Rheas Chevy, and Drops-R-us. Check my page on InstaGram for last years coverage.

John Gilbert · 01-08-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

John you should consider this as an option since its early enough in the season. You can get the scoop on the other photo journalists since this will be the debut show for several new builds. N2billet will have "Tiffany" out for its maiden voyage along with trucks from noted shops such as Reyna brothers, Rheas Chevy, and Drops-R-us. Check my page on InstaGram for last years coverage.

Its coming up too fast for me this year. I hate to miss getting the scoop on those trucks. Maybe Riz can have a freelancer in TX handle it for us. I'll check out your IG page. You're a friend of Chuck Gober, right?

Thanks!

John Gilbert · 01-08-2014, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by big d's red67

How about the NSRA show in Oklahoma City in April? It's always a good show. We love our trucks in Oklahoma.

That one might be on our list this year. I haven't heard from Riz yet.

I know Oklahoma loves their trucks, I've driven my old trucks through that state since they weren't old trucks. The Turner, Walker, and the backroads.

Rochlow · 01-08-2014, 10:42 AM

Syracuse nationals, Goodguys-springfield,MA and Carlisle all truck. However, I've always thought the magazines never give the northeast very much love.

John Gilbert · 01-08-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochlow

Syracuse nationals, Goodguys-springfield,MA and Carlisle all truck. However, I've always thought the magazines never give the northeast very much love.

Ah, you shouldn't think that, I always gave Relaxed Atmosphere coverage when I was at Tailgate, and my Classic Trucks print coverage for the Syracuse Nats is archived on our website. I haven't been to MA though.

Thanks,

John

DGulliver · 01-08-2014, 10:48 AM

Pigeon Forge, TN's "Shades Of The Past" and "The Fall Grand Run" are just a week apart each fall and are seriously chock full of C10's from all over the southeast.

**N2TRUX** · 01-08-2014, 12:11 PM

John- I'm not sure who Chuck is. Scroll to the bottom of my I/G page and you will see pics from 12 and 13. Also follow #lonestarthrowdown for pics of builds. Its going to be huge, but most importantly to you is there are a LOT of classic trucks there along with the late models. Streettrucks is there and I believe Truckin was too.

John Gilbert · 01-08-2014, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

John- I'm not sure who Chuck is. Scroll to the bottom of my I/G page and you will see pics from 12 and 13. Also follow #lonestarthrowdown for pics of builds. Its going to be huge, but most importantly to you is there are a LOT of classic trucks there along with the late models. Streettrucks is there and I believe Truckin was too.

I've probably got it screwed up. Chuck is friend of mine with a red '73 Squarebody I shot for the cover of CCT. I know he has a Texas connection.

Thanks again!

John Gilbert · 01-08-2014, 12:19 PM

Thanks for the all of the great input you guys, I really appreciate it. I'm gone for the day gotta go to the office and crank out a truck feature.

John

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LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,895	Re: Best truck show for Classic Trucks mag to cover? - Hi John, I just talked to Gaileen about the KCMO All Truck Nationals and she confirmed that the dates for the show are September 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2014. It would be great to see you there... I will PM you Gaileens phone number. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

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american revolution Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: san francisco Posts: 446	Re: Best truck show for Classic Trucks mag to cover? Dino's "Git Down" looks like a good get together.

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68 Longbed Dan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: California Posts: 75	Re: Best truck show for Classic Trucks mag to cover? Being a So Cal Guy I am sure you hit the Roadster show in Pamona, they had a GREAT selection of trucks the last couple years! __________________ Dan 1968 Longbed Stepside C10

01-07-2014, 04:02 PM	#8
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Best truck show for Classic Trucks mag to cover? The weekend before the midwest all truck nationals is greaserama, there's plenty of old school hotrod trucks that show up for it. Spend the week around kc do some shop tours/articles on brothers/lmc/peteandjakes/I'm sure I'm forgetting others. Then stick around for the all truck nats, Saturday evening there's a huge local cruise in that can bring 1000 cars in the mall on the other side of town. Cruise old rt 66 there or home. Kill a few birds in one trip. All of us would sure enjoy seeing you again. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

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darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: Best truck show for Classic Trucks mag to cover? John, if you're looking for a trip down South, I'd say to check out Cruising the Coast, 10/6-10/13/2014. It stretches out along about 40 miles of the Mississippi Gulf Coast at different venues. There were over 7000 registered vehicles last year. We always have a great group of trucks down there (many from this forum) and there are plenty of nice areas for photo shoots. http://www.cruisinthecoast.com __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

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Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Best truck show for Classic Trucks mag to cover? Run to sun in Mrytle beach and the GMC Chevy in Maggey Valley NC. The Charlotte show The 2014 Power tour in June at any of their shows all week long even could do a ride along like Hot rod mag does. Hint,Hint! __________________ 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.

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big d's red67 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Broken Arrow Okla. Posts: 510	Re: Best truck show for Classic Trucks mag to cover? How about the NSRA show in Oklahoma City in April? It's always a good show. We love our trucks in Oklahoma. __________________ 1967 swb 454 cid 700R4 trans SOLD 2006 Chevy Trailblazer SS 2013 Camaro RS convertible the wife's Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573248

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original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: Best truck show for Classic Trucks mag to cover? Lonestar Throwdown Conroe Tx Feb 21-23rd. __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

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Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Best truck show for Classic Trucks mag to cover? Syracuse nationals, Goodguys-springfield,MA and Carlisle all truck. However, I've always thought the magazines never give the northeast very much love. __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

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DGulliver Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern TN Posts: 227	Re: Best truck show for Classic Trucks mag to cover? Pigeon Forge, TN's "Shades Of The Past" and "The Fall Grand Run" are just a week apart each fall and are seriously chock full of C10's from all over the southeast. __________________ '72 Chevrolet Step Side 350/TH350, '63 C10 Step V8 '74 Trans Am 400, '80 Trans Am Indy Pace Car Mercedes AMG S55, SLK230 Kompressor, GL450 '96 Dodge Indy Ram Official Indy Truck '99 Porsche 911 Carrera

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N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Best truck show for Classic Trucks mag to cover? John- I'm not sure who Chuck is. Scroll to the bottom of my I/G page and you will see pics from 12 and 13. Also follow #lonestarthrowdown for pics of builds. Its going to be huge, but most importantly to you is there are a LOT of classic trucks there along with the late models. Streettrucks is there and I believe Truckin was too. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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John Gilbert Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Placentia, California Posts: 567	Re: Best truck show for Classic Trucks mag to cover? Thanks for the all of the great input you guys, I really appreciate it. I'm gone for the day gotta go to the office and crank out a truck feature. John



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