HotRod Power Tour 2008 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HavinSomeFun · 06-02-2008, 09:55 PM

I am taking the first leg in my 67. Patina paint and all. Anyone else going to any of the events?

ed2552 · 06-02-2008, 10:00 PM

What day does it go through Rochester, MN?

HavinSomeFun · 06-02-2008, 10:06 PM

here is a link to all of it.
http://www.hotrod.com/powetour/index.html

oldspowered · 06-02-2008, 10:23 PM

does it cost to join them?

**Boog** · 06-02-2008, 10:34 PM

Don't forget to take your camera.

oldspowered · 06-02-2008, 10:37 PM

i'll take my other toy
here she is...

HavinSomeFun · 06-02-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by oldspowered

does it cost to join them?

I'm not sure of the cost. I think it is $25 or something like that. I just think it would be cool if my truck makes the magazine photo layout!

*Shane* · 06-02-2008, 10:49 PM

How do they charge you for following along on public roads?

SCOTI · 06-02-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

How do they charge you for following along on public roads?

They don't. If you don't register, you won't be allowed to park in any 'show' related parking.

dieselarmy13 · 06-02-2008, 11:10 PM

Man, oldspowered, I love that H/O! I used to have a cherry '80 Calais with a '71 Rocket 350/350 that I let go for an embarrasing amount just to get it off my parents land to keep them form complaining in the late '90's, when they were worth nothing. I plan on making either Topeka or Lincoln, just to see a bunch of cars I'll never be able to afford.

68 short step · 06-02-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

How do they charge you for following along on public roads?

you just get a parking pass for the "show lot/s" like scoti said...but alot of the time people with out a pass (like me) can park in those lots too..

HoupPhotography · 06-02-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HavinSomeFun

I'm not sure of the cost. I think it is $25 or something like that. I just think it would be cool if my truck makes the magazine photo layout!

Reason number two

shortbed70 · 06-02-2008, 11:42 PM

I want to go check out the topeka part of it.

caminokid · 06-03-2008, 04:04 AM

78,79 or 80 H/O?? Nice ride!

oldspowered · 06-03-2008, 06:18 AM

its a 1979 hurst/olds which they made 2499 of this car is one of 1300 that is black and gold. this car was brought in to my family by my sister. as a total pos and my sister drove it through high school and then blew the engine! she sold it to me so i would have a project at scc milford. i rebuilt the engine and went from there. i did a frame off on the car and lots of nos pieces.i even put a complete floor in this car! every one thought i was nuts doing a frame off. but whos laughing now!! it's worth 16,000.00. i did every thing on the car except the seats. which ron and jan duncan did in cairo, ne.

AllenKarber · 06-03-2008, 07:16 AM

I will be in Little Rock for the opening day on Saturday,and for the Cruisapalooza event on Friday.

Hopefully I will be in my truck,but it's looking grim.

HavinSomeFun · 06-03-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AllenKarber

I will be in Little Rock for the opening day on Saturday,and for the Cruisapalooza event on Friday.

Hopefully I will be in my truck,but it's looking grim.

Whats looking grim? Is your truck in a million pieces?

andrewt2 · 06-03-2008, 08:01 AM

ill be viewing as a spectator at heartland park topeka on monday any board members feel free to get ahold of me if your on the tour and need anything i live less than 10 minutes from heartland park and can lend tools or extra hands or whatever you need. pm me if you want my contact info. thanks!

68GMCCustom · 06-03-2008, 08:49 AM

Was planning on going in my wife's SS (yes, she said she'd ride shotgun!) but now (she couldn't get the time off) it looks like we'll wait a year or two until my trucks completed.

scottrod71 · 06-03-2008, 08:49 AM

I went last year for 5 days and had a blast. Not a wild party scene and totally family friendly. I planned to take the 69 C10 this year but the grandkids are coming that week. Here is a picture of the 71 Buick Centurion I took last year. 1700 miles with the top down listening to the 455 rumble. I should have kept the car........Oh well, I encourage anyone to go.

Scott

p.s. Go to the events an hour or 2 early. We did that on every leg but the first and then set up at the venue entrance and had nearly 4,000 cars parade past us.

Ackattack · 06-03-2008, 10:20 AM

I went on one leg back in 2002 from Lincoln to KC. It was a blast! It's a little far for me to make it this year, but I'm hoping and praying that next year they leave from wisconsin and head towards seattle and I can cruise part of it. What that means is I have a year to get the 68 done.

SCOTI · 06-03-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ackattack

I went on one leg back in 2002 from Lincoln to KC. It was a blast! It's a little far for me to make it this year, but I'm hoping and praying that next year they leave from wisconsin and head towards seattle and I can cruise part of it. What that means is I have a year to get the 68 done.

If it's anything like the rest of us, you'll still wind up doing a last minute thrash.

Ackattack · 06-03-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

If it's anything like the rest of us, you'll still wind up doing a last minute thrash.

Oh I know, I have a long way to go to get it on the road. It's doable, but going take a lot of work and money!

AllenKarber · 06-03-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HavinSomeFun

Whats looking grim? Is your truck in a million pieces?

One of the cylinder heads on my new engine had a crack in it somehow,and it filled the engine with coolant. The rear main leaked too. The head has to be welded,and I don't when that's going to be done. I don't know if I will make it or not.

Kid · 06-03-2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HavinSomeFun

I am taking the first leg in my 67. Patina paint and all. Anyone else going to any of the events?

I'm going to Littel Rock, Springfield, & Topeka, taking my 51 GMC. I just got back at 1:00 AM Monday morning from the Colorado Goodgys show, 1300 miles. (gotta drive em!!)

06-02-2008, 09:55 PM	#1
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	HotRod Power Tour 2008 I am taking the first leg in my 67. Patina paint and all. Anyone else going to any of the events? __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

06-02-2008, 10:00 PM	#2
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: HotRod Power Tour 2008 What day does it go through Rochester, MN? __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

06-02-2008, 10:06 PM	#3
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: HotRod Power Tour 2008 here is a link to all of it. http://www.hotrod.com/powetour/index.html __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

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oldspowered resto body guy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: milford, Nebraska Posts: 128	Re: HotRod Power Tour 2008 does it cost to join them? __________________ http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...DSC_0004-2.jpg trucks are ment to haul!

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Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,452	Re: HotRod Power Tour 2008 Don't forget to take your camera. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-02-2008, 10:37 PM	#6
oldspowered resto body guy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: milford, Nebraska Posts: 128	Re: HotRod Power Tour 2008 i'll take my other toy here she is... __________________ http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...DSC_0004-2.jpg trucks are ment to haul! Last edited by oldspowered; 06-02-2008 at 10:38 PM.

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Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: HotRod Power Tour 2008 How do they charge you for following along on public roads?

06-02-2008, 11:10 PM	#10
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: HotRod Power Tour 2008 Man, oldspowered, I love that H/O! I used to have a cherry '80 Calais with a '71 Rocket 350/350 that I let go for an embarrasing amount just to get it off my parents land to keep them form complaining in the late '90's, when they were worth nothing. I plan on making either Topeka or Lincoln, just to see a bunch of cars I'll never be able to afford. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL Last edited by dieselarmy13; 06-02-2008 at 11:10 PM.

06-02-2008, 11:42 PM	#13
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: HotRod Power Tour 2008 I want to go check out the topeka part of it. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

06-03-2008, 04:04 AM	#14
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: HotRod Power Tour 2008 78,79 or 80 H/O?? Nice ride! __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

06-03-2008, 06:18 AM	#15
oldspowered resto body guy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: milford, Nebraska Posts: 128	Re: HotRod Power Tour 2008 its a 1979 hurst/olds which they made 2499 of this car is one of 1300 that is black and gold. this car was brought in to my family by my sister. as a total pos and my sister drove it through high school and then blew the engine! she sold it to me so i would have a project at scc milford. i rebuilt the engine and went from there. i did a frame off on the car and lots of nos pieces.i even put a complete floor in this car! every one thought i was nuts doing a frame off. but whos laughing now!! it's worth 16,000.00. i did every thing on the car except the seats. which ron and jan duncan did in cairo, ne. __________________ http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...DSC_0004-2.jpg trucks are ment to haul!

06-03-2008, 07:16 AM	#16
AllenKarber Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arkadelphia,Arkansas Posts: 199	Re: HotRod Power Tour 2008 I will be in Little Rock for the opening day on Saturday,and for the Cruisapalooza event on Friday. Hopefully I will be in my truck,but it's looking grim.

06-03-2008, 08:01 AM	#18
andrewt2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Carbondale, Kansas Posts: 547	Re: HotRod Power Tour 2008 ill be viewing as a spectator at heartland park topeka on monday any board members feel free to get ahold of me if your on the tour and need anything i live less than 10 minutes from heartland park and can lend tools or extra hands or whatever you need. pm me if you want my contact info. thanks!

06-03-2008, 08:49 AM	#19
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: HotRod Power Tour 2008 Was planning on going in my wife's SS (yes, she said she'd ride shotgun!) but now (she couldn't get the time off) it looks like we'll wait a year or two until my trucks completed. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

06-03-2008, 08:49 AM	#20
scottrod71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 117	Re: HotRod Power Tour 2008 I went last year for 5 days and had a blast. Not a wild party scene and totally family friendly. I planned to take the 69 C10 this year but the grandkids are coming that week. Here is a picture of the 71 Buick Centurion I took last year. 1700 miles with the top down listening to the 455 rumble. I should have kept the car........Oh well, I encourage anyone to go. Scott p.s. Go to the events an hour or 2 early. We did that on every leg but the first and then set up at the venue entrance and had nearly 4,000 cars parade past us. Attached Images



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Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: HotRod Power Tour 2008 I went on one leg back in 2002 from Lincoln to KC. It was a blast! It's a little far for me to make it this year, but I'm hoping and praying that next year they leave from wisconsin and head towards seattle and I can cruise part of it. What that means is I have a year to get the 68 done. __________________ 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

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